Samsung Galaxy A3

Added: 11.03.14 | Updated: 05.23.21
  • Model: Galaxy A3
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.34 out of 5 (32 votes)
  • Price: 190 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2014
  • Dimensions: 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm
  • Weight: 110.3 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 16 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 4.5 inches
  • Battery: 1900 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 8MP
  • Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Samsung Galaxy A3 specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A3 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A3

Other names

Versions: A300F with 1 GB RAM; A300FU with 1.5 GB RAM

Launch date

2014, October

Samsung Galaxy A3 PricePrice

First price

190 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A3 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.12 in (130.1 mm)

Width

2.58 in ( 65.5 mm)

Depth

0.27 in ( 6.9 mm)

Weight

3.89 oz (110.3 grams)

Build materials

Aluminum frame, plastic back

Water resistant

Colors

Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold

Case

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Samsung Galaxy A3 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

4.5 in

Screen Area

55.8 cm2

Resolution

540 x 960 px

Points per inch

245 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

65.5%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy A3 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)

CPU

- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

- Adreno 306

Samsung Galaxy A3 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16 GB, 1/1.5 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy A3 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy A3 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF

Features

LED flash, panorama

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A3 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)

Samsung Galaxy A3 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A300F, A300FU, A300G, A300HQ, A300M, A300YZ
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800) - A300F, A300FU 
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300) - A300G 
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 17(700) - A300M 
LTE band 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700) - A300YZ
SIM Card Nano-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.24 W/kg (head)     0.30 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy A3 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes (LTE model only)
USB microUSB 2.0

Samsung Galaxy A3 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

1900 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 12 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 60 h

Charging

-

Samsung Galaxy A3 sound and multimediaAudio

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

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy A3 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score20398 (Position 1519 out of 2128)

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Samsung Galaxy A3 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core82 (Position 1853 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core280 (Position 1840 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core490 (Position 808 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core1115 (Position 917 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript811

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

Description of the Samsung Galaxy A3 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy A3 is a smartphone that was released in October 2014. This model comes with a Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 chipset, featuring a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and an Adreno 306 GPU. The device offers two RAM variants; 1 GB in the A300F model and 1.5 GB in the A300FU model. It sports a built-in storage capacity of 16 GB, expandable via a dedicated microSD slot up to 64 GB.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A3 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A3 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 190 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A3 come out?

Samsung Galaxy A3 mobile was launched on in these colors: Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A3 ?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 has dimensions of Height: 130.1 mm Width: 65.5 mm Thickness: 6.9 mm and weighs approximately 110.3 grams.

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

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 540 x 960 px at a pixel density of 245 ppi.

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

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53. Samsung Galaxy A3 is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 1/1.5 GB RAM.

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

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF and features like LED flash, panorama

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

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) and features like