Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.86 (14 reviews)

Added: 12.03.15 | Updated: 06.17.20

Model: Galaxy A3 (2016)
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.86 out of 5 (14 votes)
Price: 170 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2015
Dimensions: 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 132 g
Chipset: Exynos 7578
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Screen: Super AMOLED 4.7 inches
Battery: 2300 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Other names	Versions: A310F (Europe); A310F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A310M (LATAM); A310M (LATAM, Brazil); A310Y (Australia, New Zealand). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Launch date	2015, December

Price

First price	170 EUR

Design

Height	5.3 in (134.5 mm)
Width	2.57 in ( 65.2 mm)
Depth	0.29 in ( 7.3 mm)
Weight	4.66 oz (132 grams)
Build materials	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water resistant
Colors	Black, White, Gold, Pink
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Size	4.7 in
Screen Area	60.9 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1280 px
Points per inch	312 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	69.4%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Exynos 7578 or Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	- Mali-T720MP2 -Adreno 306

Memory

Internal Memory	16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-13 MP, AF, f/1.9
Features	LED flash, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, f/1.9

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.49 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
SAR	1.31 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	2300 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Video playback - Up to 14 h (3G) Audio playback - Up to 58 h
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others	-ANT+

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) scores 34125 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Exynos 7578 chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	34125 (Position 1069 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
1063. Panasonic Eluga I4	34172
1064. Asus PadFone Infinity 2	34168
1065. Oppo A53 2015	34155
1066. Panasonic Eluga A3 Pro	34152
1067. Motorola Moto E4 Plus	34152
1068. Lenovo Vibe K5	34152
1069. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)	34125
1070. Gionee X1s	33892
1071. BLU Grand M2 (2018)	33872
1072. Wiko Sunny3 Plus	33850
1073. verykool s6005X Cyprus Pro	33785
1074. Yezz Andy 5E5	33782
1075. Xiaomi Redmi 3	33714

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	102 (Position 1831 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	358 (Position 1808 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	613 (Position 659 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	1827 (Position 662 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1124

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1825. Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo	105
1826. Huawei P8 Lite	105
1827. Motorola Moto G6 Play	104
1828. Motorola Moto G5	104
1829. Samsung Galaxy C5	103
1830. Huawei P8lite ALE-L04	103
1831. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)	102
1832. Tecno Pop 5c	101
1833. Nokia 3	101
1834. LG Stylus 3	101
1835. itel A60	100
1836. Samsung Galaxy A01 Core	100
1837. Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge	100

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1802. Zoji Z7	367
1803. UMIDIGI C Note	367
1804. Motorola Moto G6 Play	367
1805. VKworld Mix Plus	363
1806. Huawei P9 lite mini	363
1807. LG K10 (2017)	363
1808. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)	358
1809. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)	356
1810. Motorola Moto X Play Dual SIM	354
1811. Motorola Moto X Play	354
1812. VKworld T1 Plus	350
1813. BQ Aquaris M5	350
1814. VKworld Mix	345

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
653. Xolo Black 1X	617
654. Xiaomi Mi 4i	617
655. Meizu M5s	616
656. Samsung Galaxy J7 Max	615
657. Samsung Galaxy J Max	615
658. Lenovo Vibe P1	614
659. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)	613
660. Archos Diamond S	612
661. Panasonic Eluga Ray 550	609
662. Gionee F103 Pro	607
663. ZTE Blade A7	607
664. ZTE Blade V7	607
665. HTC One M8s	607

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
656. BLU Vivo XL3 Plus	1844
657. Meizu M8c	1835
658. Motorola Moto E5 Plus	1835
659. Motorola Moto E5	1834
660. vivo Y55s	1831
661. Sony Xperia L1	1828
662. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)	1827
663. Motorola Moto E5 Play Go	1821
664. Motorola Moto E5 Play	1821
665. Lenovo Vibe P1	1819
666. Huawei P9 lite mini	1817
667. Panasonic Eluga I7	1816
668. Archos Sense 55s	1808

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), model number SM-A310, is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics, released in December 2015. As part of the Galaxy A series, it presents a sleek design with a front and back glass construction, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and framed with aluminum for added durability. This model weighs 132 grams and offers a comfortable grip, thanks to its dimensions of 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm.

It is powered by an Exynos 7578 chipset for the European version or a Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 for other markets, both built on a 28nm process. It features a Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, paired with either the Mali-T720MP2 or Adreno 306 GPU, depending on the chipset. The device includes 16 GB of internal storage and 1.5 GB of RAM, with support for a microSD card of up to 256 GB that can be inserted into the second SIM slot for the dual-SIM model.

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) supports a variety of networks, encompassing GSM, HSPA, and LTE technologies. Its connectivity features include Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, NFC, and a microUSB 2.0 port. As for satellite navigation, it contains A-GPS and GLONASS systems for accurate location tracking.

Camera capabilities include a 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera with an f/1.9 aperture and LED flash, capable of capturing 1080p videos at 30 frames per second, as well as a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with the same aperture for selfies. The battery is a non-removable 2300 mAh Li-Ion cell, which can provide up to 14 hours of talk time on a 3G network or up to 58 hours of music playback.

For audio, it includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack and active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic. The Galaxy A3 (2016) is equipped with sensors such as an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass. It supports ANT+ for connecting to fitness and health devices and FM radio for terrestrial audio entertainment. The handset is offered in various colors including Black, White, Gold, and Pink.

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has an AnTuTu benchmark score of 34125, showcasing its performance level. It was priced at 170 EUR at launch. For those interested in safety standards, the SAR values are 1.31 W/kg (head) and 1.27 W/kg (body), with reduced values of 0.49 W/kg (head) and 0.62 W/kg (body) according to EU standards.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) was officially announced and released on December, 2015. It is available in Black, White, Gold, Pink.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Price

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) starts at 170 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
16 GB	170 EUR
1.5 GB RAM	170 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 170 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) come out?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) was released on December, 2015.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) ?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has dimensions of Height: 134.5 mm Width: 65.2 mm Thickness: 7.3 mm and weighs approximately 132 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.7 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 312 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7578 with processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, AF, f/1.9 and features like LED flash, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/1.9 and features like

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) come in?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is available in the following colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) scores 34125 points in AnTuTu 7.