Samsung galaxy a3

Users have been asking the Korean brand Samsung for a terminal with a metallic body for some time and, after some attempt, they have created their own Galaxy family with this much-demanded feature. Among them is the Samsung Galaxy A3, a terminal with a 4.5-inch screen and qHD resolution to enjoy high-quality content. All this with the consistency of a single body made of metal, the power of four cores, a front camera specially designed to take high-resolution selfies with its 5 megapixel sensor and an availability invarious colors to match the stylistic needs of young users, for whom this model is intended.

A powerful, eye-catching terminal with great consistency thanks to its design and manufacture, but it also comes prepared for the high-speed connectivity of the moment, supporting LTE (4G) networks. We discuss it in detail below.

Design and display

There is a lot to talk about this Samsung Galaxy A3 in terms of design. And it is that his style is his main characteristic and letter of introduction. Something that has inherited from the predecessor Galaxy Alpha, Samsung's first attempt to satisfy those users who demanded a resistant, colorful and robust material for their terminal. Thus, this Galaxy A3 has a unique metallic chassis, much more resistant than the plastic that this brand has us used to. But robustness does not conflict with good design, finding a colorful terminal, with the classic lines of this company, although with more marked edgeson the sides compared to other terminals such as the Galaxy S5, and rounded corners. It is striking how fine this device, reaching only 6.9 millimeters thick, in dimensions of 130.1 x 65.5 mm and a weight of only 110.3 grams despite the material with which it is built.

Another point in favor of the design is, without a doubt, the availability in different colors with which it reaches the stores. Thus, it is possible to choose between Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue and Champagne Gold. Fresh colors so that the user can acquire the terminal that best suits their tastes or style.

As for the screen of this Samsung Galaxy A3 terminal, it should be noted that it mounts a 4.5 inch diagonal panel. Large enough to enjoy videos and games comfortably, without losing the possibility of using the terminal with one hand. Perhaps somewhat below the sizes that are currently being seen in the market, which are at 5 inches or even above. The good thing about this screen is that it has the technology Super AMOLED from Samsung, well known for getting very deep blacks that further enhance the brightness and other colors, achieving even greater sense of quality. All this taking into account that this screen reaches aQHD resolution, displaying images at 960 x 540 pixels, and with a concentration of 245 ppi, which is not bad for a midrange terminal, but it moves away from the standards seen lately for the flagships.

Camera and multimedia

In the photographic section this Samsung Galaxy A3 also has its relevant points. Not so well in its main or rear camera that mounts a sensor 8 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash capable of getting images at very high resolutions, surpassing even the quality that can display and video quality Full HD (1080p) at 30 fps. Data that suppose having a good objective, but that is not surprising compared to the rest of the terminals in this range.

Where it does stand out is in its front camera. A clear bet by Samsung for the famous selfies and the young public. And this photograph format looks especially well through the sensor 5MP. All this accompanied by software or tools to get all kinds of quality images, in not too favorable light conditions and with the opportunity to create the famous Internet GIF files from a series of photos or short videos.

In terms of multimedia capabilities, this Galaxy A3 comes prepared for the playback of most current music standards on the market (MP3, AAC / AAC + / eAAC +, AMR-NB / WB, FLAC, Vorbis (OGG), WAV), at Same as for videos (H.263, H.264 (AVC), MPEG4, VP8, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8).

Power and memory

Despite being a mid-range terminal, Samsung has not wanted to set aside technical specifications powerful enough for this Galaxy A3 terminal to move all kinds of applications and tools. And it is that it has a quad - core ARM Cortex-A53 processor capable of moving at a clock speed of 1.2 Ghz. Again, mid-range data but useful enough for any current tool and use. The 1 GB RAM memory that accompanies it does not stand out so much, which will not allow to keep many applications open in the background without noticing how the fluidity and general operation of the terminal suffers.

To accompany this brain in charge of processing the data, another Qualcomm Adreno 306 graphics processor or GPU has been included to move games, photography applications and other graphic tools with relative ease.

As for the storage capacity of this device, it must be said that it comes with an internal memory of 16 GB. A size that, in practice, is somewhat smaller due to the applications and operating system that are installed on it. However, it should not be a problem for the user to have a MicroSD card slot capable of expanding this space another 64 GB.

Operating system and applications

The operating system that comes standard on this Samsung Galaxy A3 is the latest version made public by Google. Specifically, it is Android 4.4, also known as KitKat. A version that allows fast and smooth operation even on terminals with the tightest specifications. It also has useful tools for lock screen, a good level of security and, of course, comes accompanied by applications of Google most useful and popular. Tools like your maps, YouTube videos, your Hangouts messaging service, the Chrome Internet browser, the Google Drive cloud storage space and a long etcetera more to cover any user need.

Do not forget that, in addition, Samsung has its own application store called Galaxy Apps. Tools that, in many cases, are exclusive applications and games, being able to find all kinds of content to buy or even download for free.

Connectivity and autonomy

The Samsung Galaxy A3 has been designed for young audiences. People who are always connected and more than willing to link their terminal with all kinds of peripherals. Something that they have taken into account when developing this terminal. Proof of this is that there is a version capable of connecting to LTE Internet lines, reaching high speed 4G (Cat4). How could it be otherwise, it also has the possibility of connecting to 2G and 3G networks, as well as wireless connections via WiFi.

Besides, this terminal arrives ready to be geolocated at any time and place thanks to its GPS antenna capable of locating a-GPS satellites and the GLONASS system. Along with this, it has Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity to connect to wearable or clothing devices, or other tools such as hands-free or headphones. It closes the connectivity circle with its MicroUSB port, the 3.5 jack headphone input, its NFC connectivity and its MicroSD memory card slot.

As for the autonomy of this terminal, it must be said that charges a battery of 1,900 mAh. A fairly small size compared to other models. A battery that is not removable and that, due to the small screen, may allow the terminal to be kept operational for almost 24 hours. However, Samsung has not offered specific data in this regard. In its favor, it must be said that the Ultra Battery Saving Mode is included, capable of giving a small percentage of battery for a good number of hours by limiting the connections and possibilities of the terminal, although keeping calls and messages always active.

Availability and price

The arrival date in stores of this Samsung Galaxy A3 with a metallic body is scheduled for the month of November. It will do it in white, black, silver, pink, blue and gold, being able to choose the one that best suits the user's style. What is not yet known is its price, which will be revealed shortly.

Brand	Samsung
Model	Galaxy A3

screen

Size	4.5 inch
Resolution	qHD 960 x 540 pixels
Density	245 dpi
Technology	Super AMOLED Adaptive display
Protection	Resistant glass

Design

Dimensions	130.10 x 65.50 x 6.90 mm
Weight	110.30 grams
Colors	Navy / White / Champagne / Pink / Sky Blue / Silver
Waterproof	Not

Camera

Resolution	8 megapixels
Flash	Yes, LED type
Video	FullHD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels at 30 fps
Features	Face & Smile Detector Geo-tagging Image Editor Rear Camera Selfie Filters Animated GIF Beauty Face
Front camera	5 megapixels

Multimedia

Formats	Video: H.263, H.264 (AVC), MPEG4, VP8, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8 Audio: MP3, AAC / AAC + / eAAC +, AMR-NB / WB, FLAC, Vorbis (OGG), WAV
Radio	Internet radio
Sound	Headphone & Speaker
Features	-

software

Operating system

Android 4.4 KitKat with TouchWiz

Extra applications

Apps from Google (Chrome, Google Drive, Hangouts, Maps, etc.)

Mode Power Saver ULTRA

Different themes

Private mode

Multiscreen

Power

CPU processor	1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Graphics processor (GPU)	-
RAM	1 GB

Memory

Internal memory	16 GB
Extension	Yes, with MicroSD card up to 64 GB

Connections

Mobile Network	4G: LTE Cat4 (150 / 50Mbps) 3G: HSPA + 42.2 / 5.76Mbps)
Wifi	WiFi 802.11 b / g / n
GPS location	a-GPS / GLONASS
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
DLNA	Not
NFC	Yes
Connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio	3.5 mm minijack
Bands	-
Others	Allows you to create WiFi zone ANT +

Autonomy

Removable	Not
Capacity	1,900 mAh
Standby duration	-
Duration in use	-

+ info

Release date	November 2014
Manufacturer's website	Samsung