Samsung Galaxy A
Samsung Galaxy A

The Samsung Galaxy A was announced in 2010, April. Released 2010, May With 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~54.5% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by TI OMAP 3430 and running Android 2.1 (Eclair), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p video, while the Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 2100
  • Speed: HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2010, April. Released 2010, May
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 119.5 x 59.8 x 12.5 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)
  • Weight: 128 g (4.52 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~54.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

  • OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair)
  • Chipset: TI OMAP 3430
  • CPU: 720 MHz Cortex-A8
  • GPU: PowerVR SGX530

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
  • Internal: 1GB 384MB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 5 MP, AF
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p

Selfie camera

  • Single: VGA videocall camera
  • Video:

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • Radio: No
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Browser: HTML
  • Note: DMB TV, MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player, Document viewer

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 560 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 13 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)

Misc

  • Colors: Deep Black, Cream White
  • SAR EU: 0.48 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 100 EUR