Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)

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This article is about 2015 smartphone. For 2016 model, see Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). For 2017 model, see Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017).
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)
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Samsung Galaxy A3 in black
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelSM-A300x
(Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
Compatible networks2G
3G+ (UMTS/HSPA+)
4G (LTE)
First releasedOctober 2014
Availability by regionDecember 2014
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Alpha
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
Dimensions130.1 mm (5.12 in) H
65.5 mm (2.58 in) W
6.9 mm (0.27 in)
Mass110.3 grams (3.89 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 4.4.4 "KitKat"
Current: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"
System on chipQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPU1.2 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU
GPUAdreno 306
Memory1 GB RAM (SM-A300F)
1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
Storage16 GB
Removable storageup to 64 GB
Battery1900 mAh (non-removable)
Display4.5' qHD 540x960 Super AMOLED
Rear camera8MP
Front camera5MP
ConnectivityWLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP, USB: microUSB v2.0

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) is an Android aluminum smartphone manufactured by Samsung. It was introduced in October 2014, along with the larger and related Samsung Galaxy A5. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is a successor to Samsung Galaxy A3.

Both Samsung Galaxy A3 models SM-A300F and SM-A300FU currently run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Specifications[]

  • Rear Camera: 8 MP
  • Front Camera: 5 MP
  • System-on Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (Quad-core 1.2 GHz, ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit CPU)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 306
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM (A300F), 1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • Battery: 1900 mAh (non-removable)
  • Size: 4.5 in
  • Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 245 ppi
  • Operating System: Android 4.4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
  • Weight: 110 g
  • Dimensions: 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm
  • Super AMOLED Display
  • Gorilla Glass 4

Models[]

The phone was introduced in a sequence of models, with different features:

Model Network RAM SIM Android version Information
SM-A300H 3G+ HSPA+ 1 GB Single Android 4.4.4 KitKat Weaker communication abilities of 3G+ HSPA+ (42 Mbit/s)
SM-A300H/DS 3G+ HSPA+ Duos 1 GB Dual Android 4.4.4 KitKat Weaker communication abilities of 3G+ HSPA+ (42 Mbit/s)
SM-A300M/DS 4G-LTE Duos 1 GB Dual Android 4.4.4 KitKat Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s)
SM-A300F 4G-LTE 1 GB Dual Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s)
SM-A300FU 4G-LTE 1.5 GB Single Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s) - available only in Europe and South Africa

So, the most significant differences are between the models A300H/DS, compared to A300FU.[1]

See also[]

  • Samsung Galaxy Alpha
  • Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
  • Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)
  • Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)
  • Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
  • Samsung Galaxy A8
  • Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)

References[]

  1. ^ comparison of models A300H/DS vs. A300FU, phonemore.com

External links[]

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