Samsung Galaxy A3

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Key Specifications See full specifications

OS	Android v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Shades	Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh
Rear Camera	8 MP
Front Camera	5 MP
Primary Rear Camera	8.0 MP, 3264x2448 Pixels, Digital Zoom, Auto-focus, LED Flash
Display Size	4.5 inch
RAM	1 GB / 1.5 GB
Internal Storage	16 GB
Processor	1.2 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53

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Quick Facts & Price
Announced	Sep, 2014
Form Factor	Bar
OS	Android v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Languages	English
Box Content	Handset, Charger, Headset, Battery, USB cable, Warranty card, User manual
Note	Available as: Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300F with 1 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM
Shades	Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Processor & Sound
Processor	1.2 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
Graphics Processor	Adreno 306
Cameras
Auto Focus
Camera Flash	LED
Rear Camera	8 MP
Digital Zoom
Camera Resolution	3264x2448 pixels
Front Camera	5 MP
Resolution (Front)	2592x1944 pixels
GeoTagging
Face Detection
Touch Focus
Video Resolution	1080p @ 30fps
Primary Rear Camera	8.0 MP, 3264x2448 Pixels, Digital Zoom, Auto-focus, LED Flash
Camera Features	Panorama
Display
Display Colours	16 Million
Multi-Touch
Display Resolution (H)	540 pixels
Display Resolution (V)	960 pixels
Display Size	4.5 inch
Touchscreen
Pixels Per Inch Density	245 ppi
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Display Features	Capacitive touchscreen
Display Type	Super AMOLED

RAM & Storage
RAM	1 GB / 1.5 GB
Internal Storage	16 GB
Call Log
Memory Card	MicroSD, Up to 64 GB
Dimensions & Weight
Height	130.1 mm
Thickness	6.9 mm
Width	65.5 mm
Weight	110.3 gms
Battery Size & Backup
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh
Internet & Connectivity
A-GPS
Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Browser	HTML5
GPS	With GLONASS and Beidou
Handsfree
USB	microUSB v2.0
ANT+ Support
NFC	Yes (LTE model only)
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GPRS
EDGE
Networks	2G + 3G + 4G
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Data Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
4G Network	LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz
Features
Alarm Clock
Calendar
Clock
Organiser
Noise Cancellation	With dedicated mic
Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Office Applications	Document viewer
Voice Memo
Voice Dialing
Entertainment
3.5mm Jack/Port
Radio
Image/Video Editor
Image Viewer
Music Player
Video Player
Video Recording
Voice Recording
Games
Ringtones
Vibration
Ringtones	MP3, WAV
Messaging
Predictive Text Input
T9 Dictionary
Social Networking	Facebook, Twitter
Messaging	SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Sensors
Accelerometer Sensor
Compass
Proximity Sensor

Samsung Galaxy A3 Review

01 Nov, 14 05:30 PM

Overview

Double The SIM, Double The Fun

By Natasha

Design

Samsung has announced the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 smartphones in the month of October, 2014. The device comes in a pack with a charger, headset, USB cable, user manual and a warranty card. Let's check out the specifications of this smartphone in detail.

Design and Display

As far as designing is concerned, the Galaxy A3 looks much similar to other Samsung smartphones. It has got a height of 130.1 mm, width of 65.5 mm and a thickness of 6.9 mm as its dimension figures along with a weight of 110.3 grams. The smartphone flaunts a Super AMOLED display of 4.5-inches which provides a resolution of 540x960 pixels and a 245 ppi pixel density. The phone has the ability to display 16 million colors and is multi-touch in function.

Hardware and Software

Powering the device is a Quad-core 1.2 GHz processor with Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chip-set and Adreno 306 GPU to ensure a snappy performance. It has a RAM of 1 GB and an internal memory of 16 GB which can be expanded to another 64 GB with the help of a micro SD card. The Galaxy A3 is based on the Android v4.4.4 KitKat operating system which has enough power to handle the apps which are thrown on its way.

Telephony and Messaging

The Smasung Galaxy A3 works well with 2G (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz), 3G (HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz) and 4G (LTE 700 MHz) network frequencies. The user can store a huge number of contacts to its phonebook memory. For messaging and emailing, the phone has SMS, MMS, email, push mail and IM like facilities.

Camera

The Galaxy A3 boasts an excellent 8 MP rear shooter which has the ability to capture 3264x2448 pixels resolution pictures. The camera features include a LED flash, auto-focus, panorama, Geo-tagging, touch-focus and face detection. It delivers stunning shots in day as well as low light conditions. The front-facing camera has a good 5 MP count which takes brilliant selfies and enables the user to video conferencing.

Multimedia

The audio player of Galaxy A3 offers a clear, crisp sound whether you use a pair of earphones or a loudspeaker. One can record and play full HD videos on the device. It comes pre-loaded with various apps for the users comfort. The motion gaming, video streaming and 3D games offers enjoyable experience.

Connectivity and Battery

There are stacks of connectivity features as well that includes GPS, A-GPS with GLONASS, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, micro USB v2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality. The Samsung Galaxy A3 is equipped with a non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery which offers a better usage.

Shades

The Samsung Galaxy A3 is available in exciting shades which are Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue and Champagne Gold.