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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)#3636

Released: 2015

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)

Overall Score

39.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3636)39.5
Performance(#4923)53.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#5788)20.8
Build(#191)92.9
Connectivity(#3290)55.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

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
ColorsBlack, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable✗
SAR1.31 W/kg (head)     1.27 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass