Brand | Samsung Galaxy |
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Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Slogan | Same Galaxy DNA, different attitude |
Series | Galaxy A series |
Model | SM-A320x (Last letter varies by carrier & international models) |
Compatible networks | 2G, 3G (UMTS/HSPA), 4G (LTE) |
First released | January 2, 2017 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) |
Related |
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Samsung Galaxy Note7 Samsung Galaxy S7 |
Type | Touchscreen smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9 mm |
Weight | 135g |
Operating system |
Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" Upgrade to Android 7.0 "Nougat" |
System on chip | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 |
CPU | Octa-Core 1.6 GHz |
GPU | Mali-T830 |
Memory | 2 GB RAM |
Storage | 16 GB |
Removable storage | up to 256 GB |
Battery | 2350mAh (non-removable) with fast-charging |
Data inputs |
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Display | 4.7" Super AMOLED HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 1280x720 pixel |
Rear camera | 13 MP |
Front camera | 8 MP |
Connectivity |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot; Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, EDR; USB Type-C v1.0 reversible connector |
Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"
The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was announced on January 2, 2017, along with Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017). This move marks Samsung's first product launch since the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 back on October 2016.
The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow right out-of-the-box and runs on Grace UX interface. The smartphone features an Exynos 7870 SoC consisting of 8 ARM Cortex-A53 backed by the Mali-T830 GPU and sports 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal storage, expandable to 256 GB via a MicroSD slot which can also be used for a second Nano-SIM. The device retains a non-removable battery like its predecessor, rated at 2350mAh with fast-charging capabilities. It's extra features similar to Samsung's 2016 flagships include IP68 water resistance, Always-on Display and 3D glass backing with Gorilla Glass 4. A new "Always On display" functionality displays a clock, calendar, and notifications on-screen when the device is in standby.
Following the unveiling, Samsung announced that they will sell up to 20 million smartphones, targeting Western and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy A3 (2017) will not be coming to the United States.