Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Feel
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy Feel, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Price | $6,508 | $345 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,350 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 138 g | 149 g |
| Released | Jan 2017 | May 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Feel is ahead on battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Feel is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| PPI | — | ~312 PPI |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Samsung Exynos 7870 |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | 1.6 GHz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 700 MHz |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB | — |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - up to 256GB | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSD, expandable up to 256GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | 16 MP |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Autofocus, LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Not specified |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Quick charging feature |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Dimensions | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in) | 138 x 67 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | 149 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass back, metal edges |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | Water and dust resistant (IPX5/8, IP6X rated) |
| Colors | — | White, Black, Pink (Opal Pink, Moon White, Indigo Black) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | v4.2 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | No FM Radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | Micro USB |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy Feel |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, January | May 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released June 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy Feel?
Samsung Galaxy Feel — 2,350 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Feel.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy Feel?
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) — 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 149 g for the Samsung Galaxy Feel.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Samsung Galaxy Feel?
Samsung Galaxy Feel — Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus May 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy Feel.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or the Samsung Galaxy Feel rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Feel 6/10.
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