Battery
Continuous audio playback time (display off) |
55 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 |
Navigation
Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
GLONASS |
Y |
Barometer |
Y |
Position location |
Y |
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
GPS (satellite) |
Y |
Messaging
Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
Chat |
Y |
E-mail |
Y |
Camera
Video recording modes |
1080p |
Video capture resolution (max) |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
Smile detection |
Y |
Built-in flash |
Y |
Geotagging |
Y |
Self-timer |
Y |
Flash type |
LED |
Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
13 MP |
Front camera |
Y |
Front camera resolution (numeric) |
8 MP |
Rear camera type |
Single camera |
Zoom capability |
Y |
Auto focus |
Y |
Night mode |
Y |
Maximum frame rate |
30 fps |
Video recording |
Y |
Networking
2G bands (primary SIM) |
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
4G bands supported |
800, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600 MHz |
SIM card type |
NanoSIM |
Wi-Fi Direct |
Y |
Bluetooth version |
4.2 |
Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
3G standards |
UMTS |
2G standards |
GSM |
3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
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 |
Call management
Caller ID |
Y |
Call waiting |
Y |
Vibrating alert |
Y |
Speed dialing |
Y |
Conference call |
Y |
Call hold |
Y |
Call divert |
Y |
Call timer |
Y |
Speakerphone |
Y |
Performance
Microphone mute |
Y |
Support for contact groups |
Y |
Personalization |
Icons, Menu, Shortcuts |
Flight mode |
Y |
Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
Themes |
Wallpapers |
Video call |
Y |
Multimedia
Video compression formats |
H.263, H.264, H.265 |
Voice codecs |
AMR-NB, AMR-WB |
Storage
USB mass storage |
Y |
User memory |
9.7 GB |
Compatible memory cards |
MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Internal storage capacity |
16 GB |
Maximum memory card size |
256 GB |
Ports & interfaces
Headphone connectivity |
3.5 mm |
USB port |
Y |
USB connector type |
USB Type-C |
Ergonomics
Proximity sensor |
Y |
Ambient light sensor |
Y |
Accelerometer |
Y |
Display
Orientation sensor |
Y |
Screen shape |
Flat screen |
Second display |
N |
Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Processor
Processor cores |
8 |
Processor frequency |
1.6 GHz |
Software
Operating system version |
6.0.16 |
Additionally
Internal RAM |
2 GB |
Battery performance |
2350 mAh |
11.938 cm (4.7 ") HD Super AMOLED, GSM/HSPA/LTE, 1.6 GHz Octa Core, 2GB RAM, 16GB, Micro SD, 13MP + 8MP, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Android
Simply elegant
Elegance in its purest form. Crafted with minimalism in mind, its highly resistant rear 3D Glass and optimal 4.7” display fuse together flawlessly to provide a seamless design.
Uniform all around
Design that is a delight to hold. Sitting flush with the 3D curved back, the absence of any camera protrusion allows for a smooth and symmetrical design from all angles.
Coloured by nature
Set trends rather than follow them. All available colours are inspired by
natural elements to allow you to tailor your device to suit your lifestyle.
Bring images to life
Life looks great through the Galaxy A3. Fitted with an improved 13MP 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 instant camera filters to enhance your favourite photos.
Capture clearer memories
Sharpen up your selfies. With its 8MP front camera and the floating camera button, snapping a selfie on the Galaxy A3 captures you in richer detail and more 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
Powerfully efficient
Just the boost of power you need. The Galaxy A3 features a 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 256GB of expandable storage you can store even more of your precious memories and music.
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 content 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 15GB of storage.
Works both ways
Thanks to its reversible plug, a 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.