Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 4.31 (13 reviews)

Added: 01.03.17 | Updated: 06.17.20

Model: Galaxy A3 (2017)
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 4.31 out of 5 (13 votes)
Price: 220 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2017
Dimensions: 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 138 g
Chipset: Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Screen: Super AMOLED 4.7 inches
Battery: 2350 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 13MP
Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Common

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Other names	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
Launch date	2017, January

Price

First price	220 EUR

Design

Height	5.33 in (135.4 mm)
Width	2.61 in ( 66.2 mm)
Depth	0.31 in ( 7.9 mm)
Weight	4.87 oz (138 grams)
Build materials	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water resistant	Samsung Pay IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Colors	Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud
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)	67.9%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Additional Features	-Always-on display
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	- Mali-T830 MP1

Memory

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

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-13 MP, 27mm (wide), AF, f/1.9
Features	LED flash, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide)

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), 2(1900), 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-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.35 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Battery

Capacity	2350 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Video playback - Up to 17 h (3G) Audio playback - Up to 55 h
Charging	-

Audio

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

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others	-ANT+

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) scores 45152 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	45152 (Position 775 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
769. Lenovo Vibe S1	46123
770. Panasonic Eluga Ray Max	45702
771. Swipe Elite Max	45610
772. Gionee S6s	45328
773. Vodafone Smart N10	45320
774. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra	45172
775. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)	45152
776. Ulefone Armor X	45136
777. Archos Diamond Gamma	45132
778. Meizu M5s	45128
779. Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus	45126
780. LG X power 2	45126
781. Lenovo K5 play	45123

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	127 (Position 1717 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	573 (Position 1605 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	705 (Position 534 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	3430 (Position 371 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	2283
GeekBench 4 Battery	2530

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1711. Samsung Galaxy J7 Max	129
1712. itel S18 Pro	128
1713. itel P40	128
1714. Xiaomi Redmi 8A	128
1715. HTC One A9	128
1716. OnePlus One	128
1717. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)	127
1718. Nokia C21	126
1719. Ulefone Armor X8i	126
1720. Uhappy UP350	126
1721. Realme Narzo 50i	125
1722. Motorola Moto E7i Power	125
1723. Xiaomi Redmi 4 (4X)	125

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1599. Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus	580
1600. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro	580
1601. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact	579
1602. UMi Max	575
1603. Xiaomi Redmi 4X	574
1604. HTC One M9	574
1605. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)	573
1606. Apple iPhone 6 Plus	570
1607. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus	568
1608. Uhans K5000	564
1609. Apple iPhone 6	563
1610. Lava Blaze	561
1611. vivo Y02A	548

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
528. QMobile Noir A1	717
529. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)	713
530. Sony Xperia E4g	712
531. Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro	711
532. Cat S60	709
533. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo	709
534. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)	705
535. Samsung Galaxy J8	703
536. Meizu U20	703
537. HTC One Dual Sim	703
538. YU Yunicorn	702
539. HTC Desire 828 dual sim	701
540. QMobile J7 Pro	700

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
365. ZTE nubia Z11 Max	3472
366. LG G Flex2	3472
367. BLU Vivo XL4	3463
368. Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro	3462
369. Lenovo K8 Plus	3435
370. BLU Vivo XI	3431
371. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)	3430
372. alcatel Idol 5s	3421
373. Oppo R9s	3416
374. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X	3415
375. Sony Xperia X Compact	3404
376. Motorola Moto X Force	3375
377. Xiaomi Redmi 6	3374

Compared to its rivals: the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW scores 761128 points in AnTuTu .

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

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) was officially announced and released on January, 2017. It is available in Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Price

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) starts at 220 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
16 GB	220 EUR
2 GB RAM	220 EUR

A 4GB version of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is not officially available — 2GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 220 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) come out?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) was released on January, 2017.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) ?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has dimensions of Height: 135.4 mm Width: 66.2 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 138 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)?

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 (2017) have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) with processor Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 13 MP, 27mm (wide), AF, f/1.9 and features like LED flash, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) and features like

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) come in?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is available in the following colors: Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) scores 45152 points in AnTuTu 7.