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Released

Jan 08, 2016

Display

4.7 inches
1280 x 720 pixels

Camera

13 MP (Single camera)
5 MP front

Hardware

Samsung Exynos 7 Quad
1.5GB RAM

Storage

16GB, microSDXC

Battery

2300 mAh

OS

Android 7.0 Nougat

Description

The compact Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) sports a 4.7" HD display (up from a 4.5" one), and runs on a quad-core SoC under the hood, clocked at 1.5 GHz, and paired with 1.5 GB of RAM. The camera is now 13 MP camera, compared to 8 MP in the first A3, while the 5MP snapper at the front stays the same. The battery pack has been given a boost here as well, though, to 2300 mAh from 1900 mAh.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-A310F

Pros

Small dimensions (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 inches)

I want it 8 users

I have it 3 users

I had it 3 users

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	4.7 inches
Resolution:	1280 x 720 pixels, 312 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	69.30 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Features:	Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578
Processor:	Quad-core, 1500 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali-T720 MP2
RAM:	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage:	16GB, available to use: 10.7 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 128 GB
OS:	Android (7.0 Nougat, 5.1 Lollipop) Screenshots
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	2300 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	13 MP (Autofocus)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.9
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Video calling, Video sharing
Front:	5 MP

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 inches (134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm)
Weight:	4.66 oz (132.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Features:	Touch sensitive control keys
Keys:	Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Black, Gold, Pink, White

Cellular
4G (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
4G (TDD):	Bands 40(2300)
3G:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Radio:	FM

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.1
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g, n; Wi-Fi Direct
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other:	NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Availability
	Dec 02, 2015
Officially announced:	Yes

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Review

tmd63

UI issues of dropping icons

Edited: Aug 31, 2016, 3:32 AM

Phone owned for less than a month

I had a brand new A3 2016 from EE but had to return it within 14 days because the main screen would loose app icons just after the phone was restarted. I was given a replacement of the same model and this developed the same issues. The phone battery was reasonable compared to other phones I have. The screen was clear when it was used in the daytime, but when the screen dimmed at night, the contrast became poor. More grey than black, it did not dim the display well. I could not find a fingerprint scanner. Some apps were still slow loading. The construction appear good and strong, not to large but large enough. The display automatic brightness does not work correctly as it changes to a poor grey at night.

A14997

One of My favorite mobile

Posted: Jun 07, 2016, 8:51 AM

Phone owned for less than 3 months

One of the better phones out there in this price range and with awesome everyday use and GREAT battery life. Camera is great. Display is awesome. UI speed and over all experience is great.
Definitely my favorite mobile of 2016 in this price range!

bbfl33

Probably the best mid-range phone

Edited: May 06, 2016, 12:54 PM

Phone owned for less than a month

I have used this phone for a about a month and I should say that it performs very good, Samsung have optimized it better than their previous mid-range phones. It doesn't lag at all. The camera is OK, the photos are a little bit bright sometimes but the quality is great. The design is more beautiful than the S series. It feels even more premium than the high-end smartphones on the market right now. It is perfect for everyday usage!

Wish it was 2GB of RAM.

Overall it is great mid-range phone probably the best right now.