Samsung Galaxy A3 2017

Introduction:
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is a dual SIM device that was launched in February 2017. Huge expandable storage and very good cameras are its major highlights.

Display and Design:
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) comes with 4.7 inch AMOLED touchscreen display, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 screen protector both at the front and back, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution and 312.47PPI pixel density. It is available in 4 colours including White, Gold, Pink and Black. It comes with a capacitive screen with multi touch facility.

Hardware and Features:
This dual SIM device is loaded with 1.5GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos processor, 2GB RAM, Mali-T830 MP2 graphics and Android 6.0 Marshmallow Operating System. Proximity sensor, accelerometer and compass are in-built. FM radio and GPS are available. It supports MP3, eAAC+, WAV, Flac, Xvid, MP4, H.264 music video formats.

Camera and Storage:
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is built with a 12MP rear camera with 4000 x 3000 pixels resolution and 1.8f aperture and 8MP front camera with 1.8f aperture. Camera features include face detection, autofocus, LED flash, touch to focus, ISO control, exposure compensation, geotagging, HDR and panorama. It provides the facility of video recording at 1080p. It has an internal storage of 16GB that can be expanded up to 256GB with a micro SD card.

Battery and Connectivity:
This dual SIM device is loaded with 2500mAh Li-ion non-removable battery. Users can enjoy connectivity through 4G LTE (India Compatible), 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS with A-GPS, NFC and micro-USB 2.0. It takes in 1 regular and 1 Nano SIM card.

Competition:
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) faces competition from Lenovo K5 Note, Moto G4 Plus and Vivo V3. Lenovo K5 Note, Moto G4 Plus and Vivo V3 have a bigger screen, better camera and higher battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Samsung Galaxy A3 2017:

Does it support OTG?

Ans: Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 supports OTG.

Is the battery removable?

Ans: No, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 comes with a non-removable battery.

Does it support Reliance Jio Network?

Ans: Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 supports Reliance Jio Network.

Will this get further software updates of Android?

Ans: It comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and will receive the Nougat update soon.

Does the phone have a Hybrid SIM slot?

Ans: Yes, it has a Hybrid SIM slot.

Does it feature a fingerprint sensor?

Ans: Yes, it does feature a front-mounted fingerprint sensor.

What type or charging connector do I need?

Ans: You’ll need a USB Type-C charging connector for this phone which will come inside the box itself.