Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganSame Galaxy DNA, different attitude
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelSM-A320x
(Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
Compatible networks2G, 3G (UMTS/HSPA), 4G (LTE)
First releasedJanuary 2, 2017; 5 years ago (2017-01-02)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A6 / A6+ (2018)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions135.4 × 66.2 × 7.9 mm
Mass138g[1]
Operating system
  • Original: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" (with Grace UX)
  • First major update: Android 7.0 "Nougat" with Samsung Experience 8.1
  • Current: Android 8.0 "Oreo" with Samsung Experience 9.0
System on chipSamsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPUOcta-Core 1.6 GHz
GPUMali-T830 MP1[2]
Memory2 GB RAM
Storage16 GB
Removable storageup to 256 GB
Battery2350mAh (non-removable)[3]
Data inputs
List
  • Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen
  • Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
  • 3 push buttons
  • aGPS
  • GLONASS
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Digital compass
Display4.7" (120mm) Super AMOLED HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1280x720 pixel[4]
Rear camera12.8 MP
Front camera8 MP
Connectivity802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot;
Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR;
USB-C v1.0 reversible connector

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was announced on January 2, 2017 along with Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). This move marks Samsung's first product launch since the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 back on October 2016.[5]

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and Grace UX user interface right out-of-the-box. The smartphone features an Exynos 7870 SoC consisting an octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T830 GPU and backed by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable to 256 GB via the MicroSD slot which can also be used for a second Nano-SIM.[6] The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor and its battery is rated at 2350mAh. Its extra features similar to the features found in Samsung's 2016 flagships include IP68 water resistance, Always On Display, and 3D glass backing with Gorilla Glass 4. A new "Always On Display" functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on-screen when the device is in standby.[7] It also features an FM radio.

This handset is currently the last in the A3 series, and also the last Samsung handset to feature a screen smaller than 5".

Availability[]

Following the unveiling, Samsung announced that they would sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Just like its predecessors, the Galaxy A3 (2017) was not made available in the United States, China, Malaysia and India.[8]

Variants[]

Model Processor SIM Region
SM-A320FL Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Single Europe
SM-A320F Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Single Asia, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine
SM-A320F/DS Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Dual Asia, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine
SM-A320Y Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Single Mexico, New Zealand
SM-A320Y/DS Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Dual Latin America, Indonesia, Thailand

References[]

  1. ^ "Galaxy A3". SAMSUNG. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Processor: Specs, Features". SAMSUNG. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A3 Product Specification". SAMSUNG. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) - Corning Gorilla Glass". Corning Incorporated. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  5. ^ Larson, Selena (2 January 2017). "Samsung unveils first smartphones since Note 7 debacle". CNN. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Full Phone Specifications".
  7. ^ "Samsung Introduces Stylish, Powerful and Practical Galaxy A (2017) with Enhanced Camera".
  8. ^ "Shipment goals for new Samsung Galaxy A and J series revealed". PhoneArena. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
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