Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.5", 960 x 540
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
1.5 GB
Battery
1900 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-A300FU
Form Factor Touch
Height 130.1 mm Worse than 54 % of phones rated.
Width 65.5 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Depth 6.9 mm Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Weight 110 g Better than 75 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Platinum silver | Midnight black | Champagne gold | Pearl white
Body Material Aluminium
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.55 W/kg (body), 0.39 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) has a height of 130.1 mm, a width of 65.5 mm and a thickness of 6.9 mm. The weight of the phone is 110 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.5" Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 960 x 540 pixels Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4.5" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) is 960 x 540 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Clock Speed 1.2 GHz Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.

The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) reaches the frequency of 1.2 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
RAM 1.5 GB Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
User Memory 11.27 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 16 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) is 1.5 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, selfie mode
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) GIF animation function, Rear-Cam Selfie
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 8 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 5 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1900 mAh Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 720 minutes Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Continuous browsing (WCDMA): up to 8 hrs
Playback (video): up to 11 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs
Continuous browsing (LTE): up to 8 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 720 min
Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) is 1900 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) is provided with a talk time about 720 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.4 (KitKat)
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB) supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 4.4 (KitKat).

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, hall sensor, RGB sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features S Beam, Air View
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy A3 (RAM 1.5 GB)
Included Accessories Power adapter

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