Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A3Samsung Galaxy A3Global · 1.5GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy A5Samsung Galaxy A5Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM
Samsung Galaxy S5 MiniSamsung Galaxy S5 MiniGlobal · 1.5GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia Z1 CompactGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy A3
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy A5
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.6Camera --Camera 4.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.4 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.0
29 reviews
7.3
27 reviews
6.4
27 reviews
8.6
47 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy A3 Samsung Galaxy A3
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy A5 prices Samsung Galaxy A5
Global · 2GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 		Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini price compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Global · 1.5GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z1 Compact price compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.5" 5" 4.5" 4.3"
Resolution LowRes HD HD HD
Usable surface 65% useful 71% useful 65% useful 62% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.5 mm
130.1 mm
6.9 mm 		69.7 mm
139.3 mm
6.7 mm 		64.8 mm
131.1 mm
9.0 mm 		64.9 mm
127.0 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 110 g 123 g 120 g 137 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		Exynos 3470
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 1.5 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 1.5 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 20.096
v? 		20.878
v? 		18.405
v? 		33.468
v?
Battery 1900 mAh 2300 mAh 2100 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung Samsung Sony
Aliases SM-A300F, SM-A300F/DS, SM-A300FU SM-A500F SM-G800H, SM-G800F, Atlantic --

Release Date
Release date October 2014,
9 years ago 		October 2014,
9 years ago 		June 2014,
9 years ago 		January 2014,
10 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Size
65.5 mm • 130.1 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.7 mm • 139.3 mm • 6.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
64.8 mm • 131.1 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
64.9 mm • 127.0 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 110 g 123 g 120 g 137 g
Usable surface 65 % 71 % 65 % 62 %
Materials Metal Metal - -
Resistance - - IP67 IP58
IP55
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Silver

Pink
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Silver

Pink
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.5" 5" 4.5" 4.3"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
540 x 960 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 245 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 326 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5
7.3
7.8
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.7
8.2
7.2
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.2
8.4
8.2
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
7.7
6.6
7.8
Number of reviews
29 reviews
27 reviews
27 reviews
47 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 Samsung Exynos 3 3470 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.2GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.4 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 306 ARM Mali-400 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 1.5 GB 2 GB 1.5 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
20.096
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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20.878
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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18.405
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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33.468
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.8
7.0
6.9
6.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.9
7.4
6.1
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.8
6.3
4.9
8.6
Number of reviews
29 reviews
27 reviews
27 reviews
47 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 8 Mpx 20.7 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Samsung Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.4 ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- 64 - 3200
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm -- 1.18 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06" -- --

Features
Flash LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 2.1 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.2
8.3
7.6
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
5.3
6.4
5.4
6.7
Quality of selfies
6.4
7.8
6.0
6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.1
7.6
7.6
7.2
Number of reviews
29 reviews
27 reviews
27 reviews
47 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.390 W/Kg on head
0.554 W/Kg on body 		0.230 W/Kg on head
0.403 W/Kg on body 		0.968 W/Kg on head
0.556 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.462 W/Kg on head
1.153 W/Kg on body 		0.648 W/Kg on head
0.478 W/Kg on body 		0.630 W/Kg on head
0.820 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.4
8.2
7.8
8.7
Quality of the GPS
6.8
7.9
6.2
8.6
And the WiFi?
7.4
8.0
7.7
8.6
Number of reviews
29 reviews
27 reviews
27 reviews
47 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
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2300 mAh
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2100 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 19%
    Less than half day
  • 48%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
29 reviews
27 reviews
27 reviews
47 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 52%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 52%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 44%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 34%
    Never
  • 34%
    Once a year
  • 28%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 16%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
  • 35%
    Never
  • 35%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
29 reviews
27 reviews
27 reviews
47 reviews
Prices
From $ 219 --
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From $ 133 --
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