Plum Trigger Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Weight

    Trigger Plus: 18 g lighter

    Trigger Plus:
    120 g
    Galaxy A3 (2017):
    138 g
  • Width

    Trigger Plus: 3.8 mm narrower

    Trigger Plus:
    62.4 mm
    Galaxy A3 (2017):
    66.2 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Trigger Plus: 1.2 in smaller diagonal

    Trigger Plus:
    3.5 in
    Galaxy A3 (2017):
    4.7 in
  • Chipset

    Trigger Plus:
    Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
    Galaxy A3 (2017):
    Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
  • Depth

    Galaxy A3 (2017): 3.6 mm thinner

    Trigger Plus:
    11.5 mm
    Galaxy A3 (2017):
    7.9 mm
  • Height

    Trigger Plus: 17.4 mm shorter

    Trigger Plus:
    118 mm
    Galaxy A3 (2017):
    135.4 mm

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. 1. Trigger Plus

    Height:
    118 mm
    Width:
    62.4 mm
    Depth:
    11.5 mm +3.6 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
  2. 2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

    Height:
    135.4 mm +17.4 mm versus Trigger Plus
    Width:
    66.2 mm +3.8 mm versus Trigger Plus
    Depth:
    7.9 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Trigger Plus

    120 g

  2. 2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

    138 g

    +18 g versus Trigger Plus

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.

  1. 1. Trigger Plus

    Screen diagonal:
    3.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    3:2
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    36.5 cm²
  2. 2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

    Screen diagonal:
    4.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    60.9 cm²

Galaxy A3 (2017) has approximately 66.9% more rectangular screen area than Trigger Plus.

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 Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017), compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Trigger Plus: Original memory entry

2 GB · 256 MB 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. Trigger Plus

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB

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. 1. Trigger Plus

    1100 mAh

  2. 2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

    2350 mAh

    +1250 mAh versus Trigger Plus

Specifications

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1. Trigger Plus2. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 118 Х 62.4 Х 11.5 mm
  • 135.4 Х 66.2 Х 7.9 mm
Weight
  • 120 g
  • 138 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • Super AMOLED
Screen size
  • 3.5" inch
  • 4.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 320 x 480 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 2 GB
  • 256 MB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 2350 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
  • Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
Touchscreen
  • touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 256K
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 36.5 cm2
  • 60.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 3:2 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 49.5%
  • 67.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 165 PPI
  • 312 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • 27mm (wide)
  • AF
  • f/1.9
Functions
  • Face detection
  • LED flash
  • panorama
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 1.3 MP
  • 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 Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-400
  • Mali-T830 MP1
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 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 Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
Release date
  • 2014
  • May
  • 2017
  • January
Colors
  • Black
  • White
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Black Sky
  • Gold Sand
  • Blue Mist
  • Peach Cloud
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. Unknown
  • 220 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 650 h (2G) / Up to 540 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 11 h (3G)
  • 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 Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 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 21.1/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 12
  • Yes
Edge
  • Class 12
  • 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
  • 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 Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Always-on display
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Trigger Plus, Galaxy A3 (2017).
SpecificationTrigger PlusGalaxy A3 (2017)
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity - Also known as Plum Z305
  • 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