In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and HTC U11. 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) | HTC U11 |
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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 | 153.9 mm | HTC U11 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Width | 66.2 mm | 75.9 mm | HTC U11 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm | Both phones are the same depth. |
Weight | 138 g | 169 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 | Ice white | Sapphire blue | Brilliant black | Amazing silver | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 1.38 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.45 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 | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | Super LCD 5 | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.5" | HTC U11 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | HTC U11 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Display Format | HD | QHD | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Features | Always-on display | 3D curved glass, Display colour personalisation, HTC Edge Sense | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2.45 GHz | HTC U11 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 | HTC U11 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | HTC U11 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | HTC U11 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) | HTC U11 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better camera resolution than HTC U11. |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.7 | HTC U11 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | HTC U11 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | 10 sec | |
Special Effects | - | HDR Boost | |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, RAW mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | HTC U11 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Sapphire crystal lens cover, HTC Zoe, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Video Pic, HTC UltraPixel Camera 2, 32s manual exposure, RAW image capture, UltraSpeed Autofocus |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | HTC U11 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | BSI | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Live make-up | |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Tap to focus, selfie panorama, Auto selfie (smile selfie, still selfie) | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | HTC UltraPixel Camera, Voice selfie, Self timer up to 10 seconds |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 3000 mAh | HTC U11 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | HTC U11 has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | - | 336 hours | |
Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1470 minutes | HTC U11 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 |
Talk (3G/4G): up to 1470 min Standby (3G/4G): up to 336 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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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 7.1 Nougat | |
User Interface | - | HTC Sense | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | HTC Sense Companion | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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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 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, 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 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, 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 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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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 | WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A, MID | |
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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 | MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, TS, WebM | |
Sound Enhancements | - | HTC BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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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, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, edge sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | AirPlay wireless streaming, sharing media via DLNA, Wi-Fi Miracast, Noise Cancellation Technology, Flip to Mute function, Power Saving Mode, Wi-Fi Calling, Pocket mode, Hi-Res Audio, Motion Launch, Android Sensor Hub, HTC Connect, Extreme power saving mode, Hi-Res audio stereo recording, HTC Usonic, 4 mics 3D Audio recording, Quiet ring on pick up |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | HTC U11 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Cleaning cloth, SIM card removal tool, HTC USonic Earphones, HTC Rapid Charger 3.0, HTC U11 Clear Case, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | IP67 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1 m |