Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Sony Xperia X Compact

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and the Sony Xperia X Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

From $6,508
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Sony Xperia X Compact smartphone

Sony Xperia X Compact

From $4,739
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
Price$6,508$4,739
Our rating6/106/10
Battery2,350 mAh2,700 mAh
RAM (max)—3 GB
Storage (max)256 GB32 GB
Screen size4.7 in4.6 in
Main camera13 MP23 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)138 g135 g
ReleasedJan 2017Sep 2016
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is ahead on storage (max), screen size. Sony Xperia X Compact is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia X Compact is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
TypeSuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Size4.7 inches4.6 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
ChipsetExynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPUOcta-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPUMali-T830 MP1Adreno 510

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
Internal16GB32GB 3GB RAM
RAM2GB—
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - up to 256GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Type—eMMC

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
Single13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
Single8 MP, f/1.95 MP, f/2.0
Video1080p@30fps1080p

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
TypeLi-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging—Quick Charge compatible

Body

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
Dimensions135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in)129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight138 g (4.87 oz)135 g (4.76 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM
ProtectionIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)—

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Sony Xperia X Compact
Announced2017, JanuarySeptember 2016
StatusDiscontinuedReleased September 2016

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Sony Xperia X Compact?

Sony Xperia X Compact — 2,350 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 2,700 mAh for the Sony Xperia X Compact.

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Sony Xperia X Compact?

Sony Xperia X Compact — 138 g for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus 135 g for the Sony Xperia X Compact.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or Sony Xperia X Compact?

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) — Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) versus Sep 2016 for the Sony Xperia X Compact.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) or the Sony Xperia X Compact rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) 6/10 and the Sony Xperia X Compact 6/10.

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