Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Siemens SX45: 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.

Weight

Galaxy A3 (2017): 192 g lighter

Galaxy A3 (2017):

138 g

SX45:

330 g
Width

Galaxy A3 (2017): 20.8 mm narrower

Galaxy A3 (2017):

66.2 mm

SX45:

87 mm
Depth

Galaxy A3 (2017): 18.1 mm thinner

Galaxy A3 (2017):

7.9 mm

SX45:

26 mm
Release year

Galaxy A3 (2017):

2017

SX45:

2001

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. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Height:

135.4 mm
Width:

66.2 mm
Depth:

7.9 mm
2. SX45

Height:

134 mm
Width:

87 mm +20.8 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Depth:

26 mm +18.1 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)

Weight

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

1. Galaxy A3 (2017)

138 g
2. SX45

330 g

+192 g versus Galaxy A3 (2017)

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. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²
2. SX45

SX45: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

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 Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

SX45: Original memory entry

32 MB

Practical features

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

1. 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

2. SX45

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: No
Memory card support:: No

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. Galaxy A3 (2017)

2350 mAh

+800 mAh versus SX45
2. SX45

1550 mAh

Specifications

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1. Galaxy A3 (2017)2. SX45

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
Dimensions (HxWxD)	135.4 Х 66.2 Х 7.9 mm	134 Х 87 Х 26 mm
Weight	138 g	330 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	TFT
Screen size	4.7" inch	0" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	240 x 320 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	32 MB
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2350 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	1550 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)	Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 for PocketPC
Chipset	Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)	Unknown
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	No

Display

Display — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	resistive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	65K
Screen area	60.9 cm2	Unknown
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	67.9%	Unknown
PPI /points per inch/	312 PPI	0 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	0 MP,
Camera specs	13 MP 27mm (wide) AF f/1.9	Unknown
Functions	LED flash panorama	Unknown
Video	1080p@30fps	Unknown
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	0 MP,
Specifications	8 MP f/1.9 24mm (wide)	Unknown

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53	64-bit NEC VR4122 150 MHz
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T830 MP1	Unknown
Antutu 7 score *	45152	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	705	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	3430	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	2283	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Battery *	2530	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
Release date	2017 January	2001
Colors	Black Sky Gold Sand Blue Mist Peach Cloud	Unknown
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	220 EUR	Unknown
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 55 h	Stand by time- Up to 150 h Talking time- Up to 2 h
Body build	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4) aluminum frame	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Mini-SIM
Network	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)	Unknown
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps	Unknown
GPRS	Yes	No
Edge	Yes	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	No
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	No
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	Unknown
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	No
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	57.6 mm x 76.8 mm -0.24 mm pixel pitch

Other features

Other features — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), SX45.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	SX45
Dop	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	Infrared port - Full PocketPC functionality -Media player (MP3) - PDA + mobile phone

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Siemens SX45