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| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $220.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2017, January. Released 2017, January |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | 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) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | |
| SIM |
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
|
| Features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~67.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | |
| Features | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features |
ANT+ Samsung Pay |
|
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2350 mAh, non-removable |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 55 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud |
| Models | SM-A320F, SM-A320Y, SM-A320FL | |
| SAR EU | 0.35 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 220 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance | GFXBench: 3.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.688 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -94.7dB / Crosstalk -92.3dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 93h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Advantages
- High-contrast AMOLED screen with punchy saturation and smooth motion
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 4.7 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2350mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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