In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL). 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 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A320F | ZE554KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 135.4 mm | 155.36 mm | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Width | 66.2 mm | 75.24 mm | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Weight | 138 g | 165 g | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Body Colour | Sand gold | Blue mist | Blue-mist | Gold-sand | Black-sky | Peach-cloud | Midnight black | Moonlight white | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.38 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | 1.48 W/kg (body), 1.42 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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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 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | Super IPS+ | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.5" | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Max Brightness | - | 600 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care, Splendid technology | |
| Display Features | Always-on display | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass), smudge-resistant oleophobic coating |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 508 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| User Memory | 9.7 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX362 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, Beauty mode, Auto mode, super resolution mode, GIF animation function, portrait mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, RAW image capture, Subject-Tracking Auto-Focus, PixelMaster 4.0 camera, 4-axis optical image stabilisation, 9 filters, Instant cameras switching, Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | Collage | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Beauty mode, Auto mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function, portrait mode, Smart beautification, Livestream beautification | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | PixelMaster camera, ASUS SelfieMaster technology, 9 filters |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 3300 mAh | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | ASUS Boost Master | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | - | 552 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1800 minutes | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1020 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (Music): up to 41 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 55 hrs |
Standby (4G): up to 552 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1800 min Playback (video): up to 16 hrs Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 7.0 Nougat | |
| User Interface | - | ASUS ZenUI 4.0 | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ | |
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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 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1800, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC, MP43, 3G2, WMV8, VP8, VP9, H.265 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | DTS-HD Premium Sound, Hi-Res audio, DTS Headphone:X |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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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, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, colour correction sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | Wi-Fi Miracast, Dual noise reduction microphones, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), NXP Smart AMP technology, ASUS Noise Reduction technology, Nano Molding Technology (NMT) |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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