Coolpad Mega vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017): specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Mega:

LCD

Galaxy A3 (2017):

OLED
Weight

Galaxy A3 (2017): 5 g lighter

Mega:

143 g

Galaxy A3 (2017):

138 g
Width

Galaxy A3 (2017): 10.6 mm narrower

Mega:

76.8 mm

Galaxy A3 (2017):

66.2 mm
Screen diagonal

Galaxy A3 (2017): 0.8 in smaller diagonal

Mega:

5.5 in

Galaxy A3 (2017):

4.7 in
Memory variants

At 16 GB storage

Mega:

3 GB RAM

Galaxy A3 (2017):

2 GB RAM
Chipset

Mega:

Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)

Galaxy A3 (2017):

Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Mega

Height:

153 mm +17.6 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Width:

76.8 mm +10.6 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Depth:

7.9 mm
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Height:

135.4 mm
Width:

66.2 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Mega

143 g

+5 g versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

138 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. Mega

Mega: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
16 GB Recorded for all phones	3 GB RAM	2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Mega

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Mega

2500 mAh

+150 mAh versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

2350 mAh

Specifications

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1. Mega2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)	153 Х 76.8 Х 7.9 mm	135.4 Х 66.2 Х 7.9 mm
Weight	143 g	138 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inch	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 3 GB RAM	16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2500 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2350 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6 (Marshmallow); Cool UI 8	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)	Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	109.5 cm2	60.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	93.2%	67.9%
PPI /points per inch/	233 PPI	312 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF f/2.2	13 MP 27mm (wide) AF f/1.9
Functions	LED flash	LED flash panorama
Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.2	8 MP f/1.9 24mm (wide)

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T720MP2	Mali-T830 MP1
Antutu 7 score *	36852	45152
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	705
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	3430
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	Unknown	2283
GeekBench 4 Battery *	Unknown	2530

General specs

General specs — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Release date	2016 August	2017 January
Colors	Gold White Black	Black Sky Gold Sand Blue Mist Peach Cloud
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	80 EUR	220 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 55 h
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4) aluminum frame

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 3(1800) 40(2300)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 40(2300)
Speed	HSPA LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
Others	Unknown	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Mega, Galaxy A3 (2017).
Specification	Mega	Galaxy A3 (2017)
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity	Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - ANT+ - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Versions: A320FL (Europe); A320F (UAE TUR); A320F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A320Y/DS (LATAM IDN THA); A320Y (NZL MEX). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots

Coolpad Mega vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Coolpad Mega

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Key differences

Display technology

Weight

Width

Screen diagonal

Memory variants

Chipset

Physical size

1. Mega

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Weight

1. Mega

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Screen size

1. Mega

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Mega

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. Mega

2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Specifications

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