Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Vertu Aster: 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): 55 g lighter

Galaxy A3 (2017):

138 g

Aster:

193 g
Width

Galaxy A3 (2017): 2.8 mm narrower

Galaxy A3 (2017):

66.2 mm

Aster:

69 mm
Chipset

Galaxy A3 (2017):

Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)

Aster:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Depth

Galaxy A3 (2017): 3.3 mm thinner

Galaxy A3 (2017):

7.9 mm

Aster:

11.2 mm
Height

Galaxy A3 (2017): 8 mm shorter

Galaxy A3 (2017):

135.4 mm

Aster:

143.4 mm
Release year

Galaxy A3 (2017):

2017

Aster:

2014

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. Aster

Height:

143.4 mm +8 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Width:

69 mm +2.8 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)
Depth:

11.2 mm +3.3 mm versus Galaxy A3 (2017)

Weight

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

1. Galaxy A3 (2017)

138 g
2. Aster

193 g

+55 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.

1. Galaxy A3 (2017)

Screen diagonal:

4.7 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

60.9 cm²
2. Aster

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 Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Not recorded
64 GB	Not recorded	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. 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. Aster

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
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

+75 mAh versus Aster
2. Aster

2275 mAh

Specifications

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1. Galaxy A3 (2017)2. Aster

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
Dimensions (HxWxD)	135.4 Х 66.2 Х 7.9 mm	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	138 g	193 g
Technology	Super AMOLED	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	4.7" inch	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16 GB 2 GB RAM	64 GB 2 GB RAM
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	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset	Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	60.9 cm2	59.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	67.9%	60.5%
PPI /points per inch/	312 PPI	473 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	13 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP 27mm (wide) AF f/1.9	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF
Functions	LED flash panorama	Dual-LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	2.1 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/1.9 24mm (wide)	2.1 MP

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
Processor CPU	Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-T830 MP1	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	45152	37242
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	705	509
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	3430	887
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	2283	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Battery *	2530	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
Release date	2017 January	2014 October
Colors	Black Sky Gold Sand Blue Mist Peach Cloud	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	220 EUR	5440 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G) Music play - Up to 55 h	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)
Body build	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4) aluminum frame	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-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)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	4.0 A2DP aptX LE
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), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	Always-on display Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Galaxy A3 (2017), Aster.
Specification	Galaxy A3 (2017)	Aster
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	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Vertu Aster

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Vertu Aster