Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Price

At the time of it's release in 2017, January, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) was about 220 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What type of processor does the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) have?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has an octa-core processor

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) device?

A Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) device can be reset or factory restored to its initial settings in case it is experiencing issues or needs to be sold or given away. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) device: 1. Using the physical buttons: Turn off the device, press and hold the power button and home button together until the Samsung logo appears. Then press and hold the volume up button until the "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" option appears. Use the volume buttons to select "Yes - Delete all user data" and then press the power button to confirm. Wait for the device to reset. 2. Using the Smart Switch app: Open the Samsung Smart Switch app on the device you want to transfer your data from, and then connect your Galaxy A3 (2017) device to the app. Select "Backup" and then "Backup to computer." On the computer, select "Restore" and then connect your Galaxy A3 (2017) device to the computer. Select "Backup files" and then follow the instructions to restore the backup file to the device. 3. Using the Samsung Kies software: Connected your Galaxy A3 (2017) device to the computer using a USB cable, and then open Samsung Kies on the computer. Select "Backup and Restore" and then "Backup the phone." Select "Backup" and then choose the items you want to back up. Disconnect the device from the computer, restart it and then go to "Settings" > "Backup and Restore" > "Restore from PC." Select the backup file and then follow the instructions to restore the device. It's important to note that these methods will erase all data on the device and restore it to its initial settings. Therefore, make sure to back up any important data before proceeding with the factory reset process.

What type of display does the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) have?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has a 4.7 inch Super AMOLED display

What type of operating system does the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) use?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) runs on the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

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: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
: IP68 dust/water resistant (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
: Always-on display

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
: 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
: 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

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 life: Endurance rating 93h

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