In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Honor Magic. 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) | Honor Magic |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A320F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 135.4 mm | 146.1 mm | Honor Magic has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Width | 66.2 mm | 69.9 mm | Honor Magic has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm | Honor Magic is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Weight | 138 g | 145 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 | Porcelain 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) | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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 (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.09" | Honor Magic has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Honor Magic has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Display Format | HD | QHD | |
Pixel Density | - | 577 ppi | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | Always-on display | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Hisilicon Kirin 950 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Honor Magic has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Mali T880 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | Honor Magic has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | Honor Magic 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 | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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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 Honor Magic. |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, Pro mode | |
Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 3968 x 2976 | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p), Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 |
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/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 2900 mAh | Honor Magic has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Talk Time | 1020 minutes | - | |
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 |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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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 6.0 (Marshmallow) | |
User Interface | - | Magic Live UI | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | - | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | - | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | - | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
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) | Honor Magic |
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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 Sound support |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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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 | Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, distance sensor, gravity sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | Active noise-cancellation, Huawei Magic Power |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Honor Magic |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |