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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

Discover all the technical specs of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) - from its camera and display to performance and battery life.
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Specs, review, opinions, comparisons
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is a 2017 smartphone. It measures 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm and weighs 138 g. It has a Super AMOLED display measuring 4.7" inches. The resolution is 720 x 1280 and 312 ppi pixel density.

There is Single front camera with 8 MP. The main camera is Single with 13 MP.

It runs on Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM memory. The battery is 2350 mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) specs

General specs

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Release date

2017, January

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)

Body build

Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame

Colors

Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud

Battery

2350 mAh,  Non-removable Li-Ion

Battery life

Talking time- Up to 17 h (3G)
Music play - Up to 55 h

Approximate price220 EUR

Screen

Technology

Super AMOLED

Touchscreen

capacitive touchscreen

Display colors

16M

Screen size

4.7" inc

Screen area

60.9 cm2

Screen format

16:9 (height:width)

Screen to body ratio

67.9%

Screen resolution

720 x 1280 px

PPI /points per inch/

312 PPI

Screen protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Other - Always-on display

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main

13 MP, Single

Camera specs

-13 MP, 27mm (wide), AF, f/1.9

Functions

LED flash, panorama

Video 1080p@30fps
Front (selfie) camera

8 MP, Single

Specifications

8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)

Performance

Operating system OS

Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Chipset

Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)

Other models with the same chipset include: Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt, Samsung Galaxy A2 Core, Samsung Galaxy M10, Samsung Galaxy On6, Samsung Galaxy J6, Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018), Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2, Samsung Galaxy J7 V, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Processor CPU

- Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-T830 MP1

External memory

microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

Internal memory

16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 7 Score 45152 (Rank 775 of 2128)
GeekBench 5 Single Core 127 (Rank 1482 of 1646)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core 573 (Rank 1382 of 1637)
GeekBench 4 Single Core 705 (Rank 509 of 999)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core 3430 (Rank 347 of 997)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript2283
GeekBench 4 Battery2530

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS Yes
Edge Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation

SAR EU - 0.35 W/kg (head)     1.38 W/kg (body)    

Music and Audio

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

Other features

- Sensors - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- ANT+
- Samsung Pay
-IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
- Versions: A320FL (Europe); A320F (UAE, TUR); A320F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A320Y/DS (LATAM, IDN, THA); A320Y (NZL, MEX). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on publicly available information and official specifications from Samsung. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should be aware that specifications are subject to change and updates from Samsung may not be reflected.

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Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The base approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) was around 220 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.
The official release date is 2017, January.
The weight of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is 138 g.
The screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is 4.7" inches.
The size of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm (HxWxD).

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