Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)

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.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)
Samsung Galaxy A3 in black
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
SeriesGalaxy A series
First releasedOctober 2014
Availability by regionDecember 2014
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Alpha
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)
Compatible networks2G
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 systemOriginal: Android 4.4.4 "KitKat"
Current: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPU1.2 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU
GPUAdreno 306
Memory1 GB RAM (SM-A300F)
1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
Storage16 GB
Removable storageup to 64 GB
Battery1900 mAh (non-removable)
Rear camera8MP
Front camera5MP
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]

Both Samsung Galaxy A3 models SM-A300F and SM-A300FU currently run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, however all other models can only be upgraded to Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Specifications

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  • Rear Camera: 8 MP
  • Front Camera: 5 MP
  • System-on Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (Quad-core 1.2 GHz, ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit CPU)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 306
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM (A300F), 1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • Battery: 1900 mAh (non-removable)
  • Size: 4.5 in
  • Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 245 ppi
  • Operating System:Android 4.4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
  • Weight: 110 g
  • Dimensions: 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm
  • Super AMOLED Display
  • Gorilla Glass 4

Models

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

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

Galaxy A Series
Model Ident Present Codename Release Date
Galaxy A3 2015 2015 2014 Android 5.1 November 2014
Galaxy A3 2016 2016 2015 Android 6.0.1 November 2015
Galaxy A3 2017 2017 2016 Android 7.1 November 2016
Galaxy A8 2018 2018 2017 Android 8.1 November 2017
Galaxy A6S 2019 2018 Android 9 November 2018
Galaxy A90 5G 2020 2019 Android 10 November 2019
Galaxy A42 5G 2021 2020 Android 11 November 2020
Galaxy A03 Core 2022 2021 Android 12 November 2021
Galaxy A04 Core 2023 2022 Android 13 November 2022

References

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  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
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