In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Nokia 9 Pureview. 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) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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 | 155 mm | Nokia 9 Pureview has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Width | 66.2 mm | 75 mm | Nokia 9 Pureview has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Weight | 138 g | 171 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 | Blue/silver | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP67 | |
SAR Value | 1.38 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | 0.86 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | |
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 | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | PureDisplay | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 6" | Nokia 9 Pureview has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | - | |
Display Format | HD | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | Nokia 9 Pureview has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
Display Features | Always-on display | 2.5D Glass, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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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 | Nokia 9 Pureview has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Nokia 9 Pureview has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Nokia 9 Pureview 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 | microSD |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 5 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better camera resolution than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
Sensor Type | CMOS | RGB | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | Nokia 9 Pureview has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Pixel Size | - | 1.25 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | - | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Carl Zeiss optic, HDR10 video recording |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | RGB | |
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Autofocus | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Carl Zeiss optic |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Monochrome, Carl Zeiss optic |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (4th Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Monochrome | |
Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | Carl Zeiss optic |
FIFTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (5th Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (5th Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (5th Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Functions (5th Camera) | - | Monochrome |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Nokia 9 Pureview has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX476 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 3320 mAh | Nokia 9 Pureview has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Nokia 9 Pureview has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Nokia 9 Pureview can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | PMA, Qi | |
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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CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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 9.0 Pie | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
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 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 14, 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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700 PS, 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, ANT+ | |
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) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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 | Apt-X | |
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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 | - | Nokia OZO surround sound capture, Qualcomm aptX audio |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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, barometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, haptics sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | Face Unlock, Smart AMP technology, Three microphones with Nokia spatial audio |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Data cable, headset, USB-C charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | IP67 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |