In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and ZTE Axon M. 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) | ZTE Axon M |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A320F | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch - dual screen | |
| Height | 135.4 mm | 150.8 mm | ZTE Axon M has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Width | 66.2 mm | 71.6 mm | ZTE Axon M has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 12.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Weight | 138 g | 230 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 | Carbon black | |
| 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) | 1.2 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | |
| 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 | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.2" | ZTE Axon M has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ZTE Axon M has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | - | 426 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | Always-on display | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | - | LCD display - colour | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | - | 5.2" | |
| Second Display Resolution | - | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8996 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2.15 GHz | ZTE Axon M has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | Quad-core | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has higher processor core quantity than ZTE Axon M. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | ZTE Axon M has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | ZTE Axon M has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | ZTE Axon M 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 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 0 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | - | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Camera Modes | Food mode | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | ZTE Axon M has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Rear camera mode |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 3180 mAh | ZTE Axon M has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | ZTE Axon M has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | - | 290 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1722 minutes | ZTE Axon M 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: up to 1722 min Standby: up to 290 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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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 7.1.2 (Nougat) | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced | |
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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 | - | |
| 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 | Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 12, Band 29, Band 30, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700a, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n | |
| 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) | ZTE Axon M |
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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 | - | Dolby Atmos sound technology | |
| Audio Processor | - | AKM 4962 |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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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 | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air) |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ZTE Axon M |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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