Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)
Samsung Galaxy A3 in black
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
Series
Galaxy A
FamilySamsung Galaxy
First released
December 2014 (2014-12)
Availability by region
December 2014 (2014-12)
Discontinued2015 (2015)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Alpha
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015)
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2015)
2G / 3G+ (UMTS/HSPA+) / 4G (LTE)
Slate
Dimensions130.1 mm (5.12 in) H
65.5 mm (2.58 in) W
6.9 mm (0.27 in)
Weight110.3 g (3.89 oz)
Original: Android 4.4.4 "KitKat" with TouchWiz Nature UX 3.5
Current: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" with TouchWiz Nature UX 4.5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916/MSM8216 *regional models only*
CPU1.2 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU
GPUAdreno 306
Memory1 GB RAM (SM-A300F and A300H)
1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
Storage16 GB
up to 64 GB
Battery1900 mAh (non-removable)
Rear camera8MP
Front camera5MP
Display4.5' qHD 540x960 Super AMOLED
ConnectivityWLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP, USB: microUSB v2.0
ModelSM-A300x
(Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
References[1][2][3][4][5]

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A3 2015 Edition is a low-range Android-based aluminum smartphone manufactured, developed and designed by Samsung Electronics. It was introduced in October 2014, alongside the larger mid-range Samsung Galaxy A5. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is a successor to Samsung Galaxy A3.

Samsung Galaxy A3 model SM-A300FU currently run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, however all other models can only be upgraded to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.

Specifications

  • Rear Camera: 8 MP
  • Front Camera: 5 MP
  • System-on Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (Quad-core 1.2 GHz, ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit CPU)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 306
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM (A300F), 1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • Battery: 1900 mAh (non-removable)
  • Size: 4.5 in
  • Resolution: 540 x 960 pixels (qHD), 245 ppi
  • Operating System: Android 4.4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
  • Weight: 110 g
  • Dimensions: 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm
  • Super AMOLED Display
  • Gorilla Glass 4

Models

The phone was introduced in a sequence of models, with different features:

Model Network RAM SIM Android version Information
SM-A300H 3G+ HSPA+ 1 GB Single Android 4.4.4 KitKat Weaker communication abilities of 3G+ HSPA+ (42 Mbit/s)
SM-A300H/DS 3G+ HSPA+ Duos 1 GB Dual Android 4.4.4 KitKat Weaker communication abilities of 3G+ HSPA+ (42 Mbit/s)
SM-A300M/DS 4G-LTE Duos 1 GB Dual Android 4.4.4 KitKat Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s)
SM-A300F 4G-LTE 1 GB Dual Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s)
SM-A300FU 4G-LTE 1.5 GB Single Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Newer communication abilities of 4G LTE (150 Mbit/s) - available only in Europe and South Africa

So, the most significant differences are between the models A300H/DS, compared to A300FU.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A3 and A3 Duos review: A-ddictive". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A3 Review". Android Authority. 2 February 2015. Archived from the original on 13 August 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A3 review". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  4. ↑ Martin, Jim. "The Galaxy A3 is a cheap alternative to Samsung's flagship phones, but not cheap enough". Tech Advisor. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "Samsung Galaxy A3 Review". www.fonearena.com. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. ↑ comparison of models A300H/DS vs. A300FU Archived 17 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine, phonemore.com

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