Samsung Galaxy A01 Core vs ZTE Blade A3 (2020)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core and the ZTE Blade A3 (2020), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Our rating | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.3 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 150 g | 160 g |
| Released | Jul 2020 | Mar 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A01 Core is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). ZTE Blade A3 (2020) is ahead on storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A01 Core and ZTE Blade A3 (2020) are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 71.3 cm² (~74.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.45 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) | 720 x 1440 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 ratio |
| PPI | — | ~295 ppi density |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (Go edition), One UI Core | Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm) | Spreadtrum SC9832E |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 | Mali-T820 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 128GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, AF | 8 MP, f/2.4 |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, Digital zoom, Autofocus, Touch focus, Panorama, HDR, Face detection |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Unspecified |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP, f/2.8 |
| Video | Yes | Unspecified |
| Features | — | Screen flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Charging | 5W wired | 5W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 141.7 x 67.5 x 8.6 mm (5.58 x 2.66 x 0.34 in) | 146.1 x 70.9 x 9.5 mm (5.75 x 2.79 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | 160 g (5.64 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Plastic body |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A01 Core | ZTE Blade A3 (2020) |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 21 | 2020, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 06 | Available. Released 2020, March |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A01 Core or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core versus 2,600 mAh for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A01 Core or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core — 150 g for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core versus 160 g for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A01 Core or ZTE Blade A3 (2020)?
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core — Jul 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core versus Mar 2020 for the ZTE Blade A3 (2020).
Is the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core or the ZTE Blade A3 (2020) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core 4/10 and the ZTE Blade A3 (2020) 4/10.
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