Samsung Galaxy A3

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The Samsung Galaxy A3 is a single-SIM smartphone with a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display, an octa-core processor, and a 13-megapixel rear camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 16GB of internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy A3 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, December, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy A3 was about 190 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy A3?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 has a battery capacity of 2300 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy A3 device?

When experiencing issues with a Samsung Galaxy A3 device, there may be various reasons why it needs to be reset, including software glitches, viruses, or other technical problems. Here are the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A3 device: 1. Using the Home button and Power button simultaneously: 1. Turn off the device. 2. Press and hold the Home button and Power button simultaneously. 3. Keep pressing and holding these buttons until the Samsung logo appears on the screen. 4. Release the Power button but continue to press the Home button. 5. When the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option appears, release the Home button and select it with the Volume down button. 6. Scroll down and select "Yes" to proceed with the reset. 7. Wait for the reset process to complete and the device to restart automatically. 2. Using the recovery menu: 1. Turn off the device. 2. Press and hold the Power button and Volume up button simultaneously until the recovery menu appears. 3. Scroll down and select "Wipe data/factory data reset". 4. Scroll down again and select "Yes" to proceed with the reset. 5. Wait for the reset process to complete and the device to restart automatically. 3. Using the recovery menu through a computer: 1. Install the Samsung Smart Switch software on your computer. 2. Connect your Galaxy A3 device to your computer using a USB cable. 3. Open the Samsung Smart Switch software and select "Backup/Restore". 4. Select "Backup". 5. Follow the prompts to complete the backup process. 6. Disconnect the device from the computer and turn it off. 7. Press and hold the Power button and Volume up button simultaneously until the recovery menu appears. 8. Scroll down and select "Restore from external storage". 9. Select the backup file you created on your computer and follow the prompts to restore the device. 10. Wait for the restore process to complete and the device to restart automatically. These are the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy A3 device. It is important to note that all data stored on the device will be erased during the reset process, so be sure to backup any important data before proceeding.

How much RAM does the Samsung Galaxy A3 have?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 has 1 GB of RAM

What is the screen size of the Samsung Galaxy A3?

The Samsung Galaxy A3 has a 4.5 inch screen


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - A300F, A300FU, A300G, A300HQ, A300M, A300YZ
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - A300F, A300FU
3, 7, 8, 28 - A300YZ
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2014, October. Released 2014, December
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in)
Weight110.3 g (3.88 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED
Size4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~65.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Video1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCYes (LTE model only)
RadioFM radio, recording
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
ANT+

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Talk timeUp to 12 h (3G)
Music playUp to 60 h

Misc

ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
ModelsSM-A300F, SM-A300FU, SM-A300G, SM-A300HQ, SM-A300M, SM-A300XU, SM-A300XZ, SM-A300Y, SM-A300YZ, SM-A300H
SAR EU0.24 W/kg (head) ย  ย  0.30 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 190 EUR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark X: 1895
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 76dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 65h

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