Battery
| Continuous audio playback time (display off) |
55 h |
| Browsing time (3G) |
12 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
17 h |
| Browsing time (4G) |
16 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
17 h |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
17 h |
| Continuous audio playback time |
41 h |
Messaging
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
Camera
| Video recording modes |
1080p |
| Video capture resolution (max) |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution |
4128 x 3096 pixels |
| Self-timer |
Y |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Second rear camera aperture number |
1.9 |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
13 MP |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
8 MP |
| Front camera aperture number |
1.9 |
| Rear camera type |
Single camera |
| Rear camera aperture number |
1.9 |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Night mode |
Y |
| Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Digital zoom |
4 x |
Networking
| 2G bands (primary SIM) |
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| 4G bands supported |
800, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2300, 2600 MHz |
| SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
| 2G bands (secondary SIM) |
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct |
Y |
| Bluetooth version |
4.2 |
| 3G standards |
HSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, UMTS, WCDMA |
| 2G standards |
EDGE, GPRS |
| 3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 3G |
Y |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 4G |
Y |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| Wi-Fi standards |
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Bluetooth profiles |
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP |
| 4G standard |
LTE |
Performance
| Microphone mute |
Y |
| Personalization |
Themes, Wallpaper |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
| Themes |
Wallpapers |
| Video call |
Y |
Processor
| Processor lithography |
14 nm |
| 64-bit computing |
Y |
| Processor cores |
8 |
| Processor frequency |
1.6 GHz |
| Processor architecture |
ARM Cortex-A53 |
Ports & interfaces
| Headphone connectivity |
3.5 mm |
| ANT+ enabled |
Y |
| USB port |
Y |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-C |
| USB version |
2.0 |
Navigation
| GLONASS |
Y |
| Barometer |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
Technical details
| Google applications |
Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Google Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube |
| Waterproof |
Y |
Ergonomics
| Gyroscope |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Accelerometer |
Y |
Storage
| User memory |
9.7 GB |
| Compatible memory cards |
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC |
| Internal storage capacity |
16 GB |
| Maximum memory card size |
256 GB |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Display
| Screen shape |
Flat screen |
| Second display |
N |
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Multimedia
| Image formats supported |
BMP, GIF, JPEG XR, PNG, WBMP, WEBP |
Software
| Operating system version |
6.0.16 Marshmallow |
Certificates
| Head SAR (EU) |
0.349 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) |
1.38 W/kg |
Design
| Form factor |
Bar |
| Brand colour |
Black Sky |
Additionally
| Internal RAM type |
LPDDR3 |
| Built-in sensors |
Geomagnetic, Hall, RGB Light |
| Internal RAM |
2 GB |
| Graphics |
Mali T830 |
| Battery performance |
2350 mAh |
11.938 cm (4.7 ") (1280 x 720, Super AMOLED), Samsung Exynos 7870, 2GB (LPDDR3), 16GB (ROM), Mali T830, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 13 / 8 MPix, Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, 4G (LTE), 1 x USB 2.0 (Type C), 138 g
Simply elegant
Elegance in its purest form. Crafted with minimalism in mind for maximum enjoyment its highly resistant rear 3D Glass and optimal 4.7” display fuse together flawlessly to provide a remarkably seamless design.
Uniform all around
Design that is a delight to hold. Sitting perfectly level with the rear casing the absence of any camera protrusion allows for uniformaly smooth and symmetrical design from all angles.
Coloured by nature
Set trends rather than follow them. All four available muted colour tones are named after
natural elements to appeal more to the senses and blend harmoniously with its overall design.
Bring images to life
Life looks great through the Galaxy A3 (2017). Fitted with a highly capable 13 MP rear camera
you can capture the world around you as it was meant to be seen.
Expand your creativity
Enjoy greater creative control to make your visual storytelling much more brilliant.
Optimise portraits or spice up colour tones with a set of preset camera filters to enhance your favourite photos.
Capture clearer memories
Sharpen up your selfies. With its optimal 8 MP front camera the Galaxy A3 (2017) captures
you in richer detail and outstanding colours so you always look great in every pose.
Safeguarded for the unexpected
Reliable protection so you can keep up with life wherever it takes you. Equipped with IP68 to withstand the elements it shields out everything from liquids to dust in most situations.
IP68
Can be immersed in 1.5 meters of water for up to 30mins.
Powerfully efficient
Just the boost of power you need. The Galaxy A3 (2017) features significantly longer battery life so you get the most from your device even with heavy usage.
Pack more in
Seamless balance, signature performance. With up to 256 GB of expandable storage you can store even more of your favourite multimedia while enhanced dual SIM performance provides greater flexibility when travelling.
View in an instant
Get the essentials without even waking up your phone so you preserve time and power.
With Always On Display your clock and calendar are always in sight for whenever you need them.
Safe and sound
Secure Folder keeps selected apps and sensitive data locked down and separate from the regular contents on your device. It also saves you from having to log in every time with one time authentication.
All within reach
Peace of mind you can count on. Back up, upgrade and sync your data across all your Galaxy devices so everything is right where you need it. Even better, every Samsung Cloud account comes with 15 GB of storage.
Works both ways
Thanks to its reversible plug orientation USB Type-C cable goes to work whichever way you plug it in to your device. This means you can enjoy hassle-free charging without worrying which side is up.
More to choose from
Dress up and modify your device for whatever suits your needs. From sturdy and stylish cases to durable screen protectors Galaxy A3 (2017) comes with a wide array of efficient accessories to choose from.
Simplify your spending
The easier way to pay. With various payment options, including NFC and MST,
Samsung Pay allows you to make purchases swiftly and securely whenever you’re on the go.
