Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)

This article is about the 2015 model. For the 2016 model, see Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). For the 2017 model, see Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017).
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015)
Samsung Galaxy A3 in black
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelSM-A300x
(Last letter varies by carrier & international models)
Compatible networks2G
3G+ (UMTS/HSPA+)
4G (LTE)
First releasedOctober 2014
Availability by regionDecember 2014
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy Alpha
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015)
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
Dimensions130.1 mm (5.12 in) H
65.5 mm (2.58 in) W
6.9 mm (0.27 in)
Weight110.3 grams (3.89 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 4.4.4 "KitKat"
Current: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow"
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPU1.2 GHz quad-core 64-bit CPU
GPUAdreno 306
Memory1 GB RAM (SM-A300F)
1.5 GB RAM (SM-A300FU)
Storage16 GB
Removable storageup to 64 GB
Battery1900 mAh (non-removable)
Display4.5' qHD 540x960 Super AMOLED
Rear camera8MP
Front camera5MP
ConnectivityWLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP, USB: microUSB v2.0
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The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) or Samsung Galaxy A3 2015 Edition is an Android aluminum smartphone manufactured by Samsung. It was introduced in October 2014, along with the larger and related Samsung Galaxy A5. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is a successor to Samsung Galaxy A3.

Both Samsung Galaxy A3 models SM-A300F and SM-A300FU currently run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, however all other models can only be upgraded to Android 5.1 Lollipop.

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