Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), also known as the Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 Edition, is an Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics. It was unveiled on 2 December 2015 alongside the Galaxy A5 (2016), Galaxy A7 (2016), and Galaxy A9 (2016) models.
Hardware
The Galaxy A3 released in 2016 is powered by the Exynos 7580 chipset, which consists of two clusters of four cores each; however, Samsung restricted one cluster for reasons not publicly disclosed. This model shares the same CPU configuration as the Galaxy A5 (2016). In certain regions, it is alternatively equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. Both variants utilize quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPUs paired with a Mali-T720MP2 graphics processor. The device contains 1.5 GB of RAM and offers 16 GB of built-in storage, expandable via MicroSD cards up to 128 GB. The MicroSD slot doubles as a SIM card tray, enabling the Galaxy A3 (2016) to operate in Dual SIM mode.
In the Japanese market, this model is marketed exclusively as the Samsung Galaxy Feel. This version features enhanced specifications including 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, and support for MicroSD cards up to 256 GB. It is equipped with an Samsung Exynos 7870 processor and runs Android 7.0 Nougat with Samsung Experience UI. Additionally, it boasts an IP68 certification for resistance against water and dust exposure.
Design
The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) features a chassis composed of aluminium and glass. Compared to its predecessor, the original Galaxy A3, the A3 (2016) boasts a larger display measuring 4.7-inch (120 mm), whereas the earlier model had a 4.5-inch (110 mm) screen. Both the front and rear surfaces of the A3 (2016) are safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Availability
Initially launched in China on 15 December 2015, the Galaxy A3 (2016) became available in additional markets during the first quarter of 2016. By April 2016, this smartphone was offered across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. However, it was not released in North America or India, where only the Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) models were accessible.
Variants
| Model | Processor | SIM | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM-A310F | Samsung Exynos 7580 | Single SIM | Europe |
| SM-A310F/DS | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Dual SIM | Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia |
| SM-A310Y | Samsung Exynos 7580 | Single SIM | Australia, New Zealand |
| SM-A310M | Samsung Exynos 7580 | Single SIM | Brazil, Latin America |
| SM-A3100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | Single SIM | China, Hong Kong |
| SC-04J (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Feel) | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Single SIM | Japan |
See also
Other Samsung Galaxy devices related to this model include:
| • | Galaxy A3 (2015) | ||
| • | Galaxy A5 (2015) | Galaxy A5 (2016) | |
| • | Galaxy A7 (2015) | Galaxy A7 (2016) | |
| • | Galaxy A8 | ||
| style="padding-right:4px;" | Galaxy A9 (2016) Galaxy A9 Pro |