In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). 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) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A320F | ZE553KL | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 135.4 mm | 154.3 mm | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Width | 66.2 mm | 77 mm | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.99 mm | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Weight | 138 g | 170 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 | Navy black | |
| Body Material | Metal, glass | Metal | |
| 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) | - | |
| 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 | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | Full HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.5" | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Bluelight Filter for Eye Care | |
| Display Features | Always-on display | 2.5D Glass | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8953 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) 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 | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 64 GB | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) 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 2 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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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 ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.55" | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX362 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.7 | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | 4 Stop OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 25 mm | |
| Special Effects | - | Depth of field | |
| HDR Mode | - | HDR Pro | |
| Camera Modes | Food mode | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, manual mode, super resolution mode, All Smiles mode, Mini mode, Children mode, Beautification mode, GIF animation function | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | GIF animation function, QR-code scanner, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, MiniMovie, Time Rewind, PixelMaster 3.0 camera, 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), RAW image capture, ASUS SuperPixel technology, Corning Gorilla Glass (protective lens glass), Subject-Tracking Auto-Focus, ASUS TriTech+ technology |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel |
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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 | 13 Megapixel | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.06" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX214 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | HDR Pro | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, night mode, Auto mode, low-light shots, selfie panorama, Beautification mode, GIF animation function | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | ASUS SuperPixel technology |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2350 mAh | 5000 mAh | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017). |
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| 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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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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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 7.1.1 Nougat | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, 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 | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 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 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 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 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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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 | - | DTS Headphone:X 7.1, ASUS SonicMaster technology |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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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, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, colour correction sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | S-Voice, Samsung KNOX | Dual microphones, Hi-Res Audio, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), power bank function, NXP Smart AMP technology, ASUS Noise Reduction technology |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | ASUS ZenFone Zoom S (ZE553KL) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic, OTG cable (Type C to A 2.0), USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68 | - | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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