In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA X Compact and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). 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 | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | F5321 | SM-A320F | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 129 mm | 135.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has greater height than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Width | 65 mm | 66.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has greater width than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Depth | 9.5 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is narrower than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Weight | 135 g | 138 g | Sony XPERIA X Compact is lighter than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Body Colour | White | Blue mist | Universe black | Sand gold | Blue mist | Blue-mist | Gold-sand | Black-sky | Peach-cloud | |
Body Material | - | Metal, glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.25 W/kg (body), 1.08 W/kg (head) | 1.38 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
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 | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | HD Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.6" | 4.7" | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | HD | HD | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | Always-on display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | - | |
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Processor Number | MSM8956 | - | |
Clock Speed | - | 1.6 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA X Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB | Sony XPERIA X Compact has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Sony XPERIA X Compact has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
User Memory | 20 GB | 9.7 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA X Compact has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Night Scene | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Timeshift video, Style Portrait | Food mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA X Compact has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Triple sensing technology, Stereo Audio Recording, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus | Quick Launch |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | G lens | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 2350 mAh | Sony XPERIA X Compact has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Standby Time | 750 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 846 minutes | 1020 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 660 min Standby (GSM): up to 710 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 846 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 750 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 670 hrs Playback (Music): up to 65 hrs Playback (video): up to 10.8 hrs |
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 |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 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 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, HOGP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
Messaging Services | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, ALAC, OPUS | 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, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, VP8, 3GP2, H.265 | 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 | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Read Mode, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |