• 4.7" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 1.5GB
    Snapdragon 410Exynos 7578 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 13-MP, f/1.9 1 Rear Camera
  • 2300 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phone has a 4.7-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2300 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 410Exynos 7578 with 1.5 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy A3 (2016) (Launched 2015-12-01)
Display4.7" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 13-MP f/1.9 (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 410Exynos 7578 SoC
  • 1.5GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (256GB max.)
Battery2300 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 132g (4.7oz), 134.5x65.2x7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 inches)
Price (Market)$595
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)4.7"
Display/Body Ratio69.4%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)312 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel13-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2300 mAh
Talk Time14 hours
Music Playback Time58 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 410Exynos 7578
Processor ModelMSM8916
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.5 GHz
RAM Options1.5GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size256GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.1.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR EU Head0.49 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.62 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Galaxy A3 (2016) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy A3 (2016) was retailing at around $595 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy A3 (2016) is not water-proof as we do not have an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy A3 (2016) does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Asian markets. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy A3 (2016) 1280x720 resolution is not 4K.
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No, Galaxy A3 (2016) does not support Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy A3 (2016) does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy A3 (2016) is a 4G-LTE handset that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy A3 (2016) is not a 5G device.
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No, the Galaxy A3 (2016) is not a USB-C device.
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No, the Galaxy A3 (2016)'s battery cannot be removed.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
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Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
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