Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)
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Samsung Galaxy A3 in black
Brand Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
Series Galaxy A series
First releasedOctober 2014
Availability by regionDecember 2014
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Successor Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Related Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)
Compatible networks 2G
3G+ (UMTS/HSPA+)
4G (LTE)
Dimensions130.1 mm (5.12 in) H
65.5 mm (2.58 in) W
6.9 mm (0.27 in)
Weight110.3 grams (3.89 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 4.4.4 "KitKat"
Current: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPU 1.2 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU
GPU Adreno 306
Memory1 GB RAM (SM-A300F and A300H)
1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
Storage16 GB
Removable storage up to 64 GB
Battery1900 mAh (non-removable)
Rear camera8MP
Front camera 5MP
Display4.5' qHD 540x960 Super AMOLED
ConnectivityWLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP, USB: microUSB v2.0
ModelSM-A300x
(Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
References [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A3 2015 Edition is an Android aluminum smartphone manufactured by Samsung. It was introduced in October 2014, along with the larger and related Samsung Galaxy A5. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is a successor to Samsung Galaxy A3.

Contents

Samsung Galaxy A3 model SM-A300FU currently run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, however all other models can only be upgraded to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.

Specifications

Models

The phone was introduced in a sequence of models, with different features:

ModelNetworkRAMSIMAndroid versionInformation
SM-A300H3G+ HSPA+1 GB Single Android 4.4.4 KitKat Weaker communication abilities of 3G+ HSPA+ (42 Mbit/s)
SM-A300H/DS3G+ HSPA+ Duos1 GB Dual Android 4.4.4 KitKat Weaker communication abilities of 3G+ HSPA+ (42 Mbit/s)
SM-A300M/DS4G-LTE Duos1 GB Dual Android 4.4.4 KitKat Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s)
SM-A300F4G-LTE1 GB Dual Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s)
SM-A300FU4G-LTE1.5 GB Single Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s) - available only in Europe and South Africa

So, the most significant differences are between the models A300H/DS, compared to A300FU. [6]

See also

References

  1. "Samsung Galaxy A3 and A3 Duos review: A-ddictive". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  2. "Samsung Galaxy A3 Review". Android Authority. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  3. "Samsung Galaxy A3 review". Wired UK. ISSN   1357-0978 . Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  4. Martin, Jim. "The Galaxy A3 is a cheap alternative to Samsung's flagship phones, but not cheap enough". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  5. "Samsung Galaxy A3 Review". www.fonearena.com. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. comparison of models A300H/DS vs. A300FU, phonemore.com