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Samsung Z3#5199

Released: 2015

Samsung Z3

Overall Score

28.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5199)28.8
Performance(#7584)35.0
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#1677)80.4
Battery(#5296)22.4
Build(#2987)16.8
Connectivity(#5949)36.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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
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, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2600 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight137 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Silver, Gold
Foldable
SAR0.70 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemTizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity