Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) was announced in 2017, January. Released 2017, January With 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio) Super AMOLED, Powered by Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) and running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2017, January. Released 2017, January
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (5.33 x 2.61 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 138 g (4.87 oz)
  • Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
  • SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Note: Always-on display

Platform

  • OS: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Chipset: Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T830 MP1

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
  • Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.1

Main Camera

  • Single: 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Note: ANT+, Samsung Pay

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable
  • Talk time: Up to 17 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 55 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
  • Models: SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL
  • SAR EU: 0.35 W/kg (head)     1.38 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 220 EUR