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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)
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Full Specifications
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~65.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) for some models |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM (SM-A300F, A300H) or 16GB 1.5GB RAM (SM-A300FU) |
Main Camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 60 h |
Body
| Dimensions | 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in) |
| Weight | 110.3 g (3.89 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (LTE model only) |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Announced | October 2014 |
| Released | December 2014 |
| Status | Discontinued |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Premium build quality with aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 4
- Compact and lightweight, easy for one-handed use
- Vibrant Super AMOLED display
- Storage expandable via microSD card
- Good selfie camera for its release era
Cons
- Low display resolution (qHD)
- Limited RAM (1GB/1.5GB) impacts multitasking
- Non-removable battery
- Severely outdated Android version and security updates
- Modest processor performance by current standards
In The Box & Warranty
- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) handset
- AC adapter
- USB cable
- White earpieces
- User manuals
Warranty information would have been provided at the time of purchase and is no longer applicable for new devices.
Questions & Answers
When was the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) released?
The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) was officially released in December 2014, after being announced in October 2014.
What operating system does the Galaxy A3 (2015) run?
It originally launched with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) and was upgradable to Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) for certain models.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) have expandable storage?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) features a dedicated microSDXC card slot, allowing for storage expansion up to 64 GB.
What are the camera specifications of the Galaxy A3 (2015)?
It comes with an 8 MP main camera with LED flash and a 5 MP front-facing camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
Is the battery of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) removable?
No, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) has a non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery.
What kind of display does the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) have?
It features a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.