In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Xiaomi MI Mix 3. 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) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A320F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch slider | |
Height | 135.4 mm | 157.89 mm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Width | 66.2 mm | 74.69 mm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.46 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Weight | 138 g | 218 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 | Sapphire blue | Jade green | |
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) | 1.568 W/kg (body), 1.448 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 | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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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" | 6.39" | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 403 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Max Brightness | - | 600 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 60000:1 | |
HDR | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunlight mode | |
Display Features | Always-on display | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 AIE | |
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Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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RAM | 2 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 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) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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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 Xiaomi MI Mix 3. |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, AI Beautify, Nightscape capture mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
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, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), AI scene and object detection, AI Dual camera, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI Super Resolution, AI special effects |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Samsung S5K3M3+ |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | Magic mirror | |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Bokeh Mode, AI makeup | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has face detection. |
Camera Features (Front) | - | AI portrait mode, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI real-time video background blurring, AI eye light |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (2nd Front) | - | OC0A10 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 3200 mAh | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | 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) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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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) | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 9, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 1700, 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 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
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 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
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) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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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, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), 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 | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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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, digital compass, gyro sensor, vibration sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 jack audio cable, Xiaomi wireless charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |