Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4035)57.3
Performance(#10934)54.3
Camera(#4627)42.4
Display(#1870)79.5
Battery(#11302)43.5
Build(#787)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm and weighing 132 grams.
- It has a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 312 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Exynos 7578 chipset, paired with 1.5GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2300 mAh, offering standard longevity without fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) with an upgrade path to 7.0 (Nougat), the software experience is relatively smooth, though somewhat dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature water resistance and has no stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy A3 (2016) is a compact smartphone with a solid build and decent performance for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionVersions: A310F (Europe); A310F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A310M (LATAM); A310M (LATAM, Brazil); A310Y (Australia, New Zealand). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size4.7"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetExynos 7578Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2Adreno 306
Memory16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 in)
Weight132 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes