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.

Added by Richard Taylor on 01.03.17 | Last update 06.17.20

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

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General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

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 price	220 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 RenderScript	2283
GeekBench 4 Battery	2530

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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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 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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