Overall Score
56.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#4858)56.2
Performance(#8528)54.3
Camera(#5719)42.1
Display(#2125)79.0
Battery(#7343)43.5
Build(#5864)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A3 Duos features a compact design with dimensions of 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm and a lightweight build at 110.3g.
- Its 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing decent color reproduction and viewing angles.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, coupled with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks and light multitasking.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 1900mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0.2 Lollipop, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- Notable features include a headphone jack and a variety of color options like Pearl White and Midnight Black.
- Overall, the Galaxy A3 Duos is a functional smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionVersions: A300F/DS, A300G/DS, A300H/DS (3G only, no LTE), A300M/DS
Display
Size4.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard), AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide)
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1900 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1900 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.27 in)
Weight110.3 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes