Overall Score
56.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4811)56.3
Performance(#8521)54.3
Camera(#5717)42.1
Display(#1508)79.5
Battery(#7327)43.5
Build(#5849)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Z3
Short Review
- The Samsung Z3 features a compact design with dimensions of 141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 137g, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Its 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Spreadtrum SC7730 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, which is suitable for basic tasks but may struggle with demanding applications.
- The rear camera has an 8 MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The 2600mAh battery supports standard charging and lacks wireless charging capabilities, which may limit convenience.
- Running on Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4, the software experience is distinct from Android, offering a unique interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is available in black, silver, and gold colors, providing some aesthetic choices.
- There is no water resistance, and the build materials are unspecified.
- Overall, the Samsung Z3 is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionVersions: Z300H/DD (India)
Display
Size5"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetSpreadtrum SC7730
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight137 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Silver, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemTizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
OS VersionTizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes