In depth comparison and review of Honor 8 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 | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A320F | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 145.5 mm | 135.4 mm | Honor 8 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Width | 71 mm | 66.2 mm | Honor 8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Depth | 7.45 mm | 7.9 mm | Honor 8 is narrower than Honor 8. |
Weight | 153 g | 138 g | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is lighter than Honor 8. |
Body Colour | Midnight black | Pearl white | Sapphire blue | 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 | 1.69 W/kg (body), 1.5 W/kg (head) | 1.38 W/kg (body), 0.349 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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 | Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots) | Single-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | LTPS TFT | HD Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 4.7" | Honor 8 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Honor 8 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
Pixel Density | 423 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | 1500:1 | - | |
Display Features | - | Always-on display |
PROCESSOR | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Hisilicon Kirin 950 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz | Honor 8 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 | - | Honor 8 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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RAM | 4 GB | 2 GB | Honor 8 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Honor 8 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
User Memory | 24 GB | 9.7 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
CAMERA | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better camera resolution than Honor 8. |
Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better lens aperture than Honor 8. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | HDR | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama | Food mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Honor 8 has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
Still Image Resolutions | 3968 x 2976 | - | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover | Quick Launch |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Dual shooting mode | - |
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FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Honor 8. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
Light Source (Front) | LED flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 2350 mAh | Honor 8 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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Talk Time | 2550 minutes | 1020 minutes | Honor 8 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 255 min | 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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Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Honor 8 | 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 (Marshmallow) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
User Interface | HUAWEI Emotion UI 4.1 | - | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-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 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | 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 | A2DP | 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 | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MID | 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 | RMVB, RM, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, H.264, H.263, VP8, 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 | DTS Sound support, Integrated Sound Chamber | - |
FEATURES | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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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, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Dual noise reduction microphones, Smart Control 4.0 | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX |
OTHERS | Honor 8 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m | |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% | - |