In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A310F | SM-A528B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 134.5 mm | 159.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Width | 65.2 mm | 75.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Depth | 7.3 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Weight | 132 g | 189 g | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Body Colour | Pink/gold | Black | White | Gold | Awesome black | Awesome mint | Awesome white | Awesome violet | |
Body Material | Metal | - | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP67 | |
Repairability Index | - | 8.2 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 0.492 W/kg (body), 0.621 W/kg (head) | 2.94 W/kg (limb), 0.878 W/kg (head), 0.842 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 312 ppi | - | |
Max Brightness | - | 800 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield, Super Smooth | |
Display Features | - | Infinity O display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
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Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2.4 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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RAM | 1.5 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
User Memory | 10.7 GB | 101.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Camera Modes | Panoramic pictures | Fun mode, portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Bokeh effect |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | 840 minutes | 1920 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 840 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Playback (Music): up to 58 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Playback (audio): up to 124 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1920 min |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | - | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Proximity Sensing, dual stereo speakers |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP67, SGS | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1 m |