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Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB Photos, Specs, and Reviews

Created date: 2018-09-30 23:32:09, Updated date: 2020-04-16 19:30:58

We've conducted a detailed review of the Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

The camera function of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB"'s battery capacity is 2300.0mAh, a standard level for these types of phones. Compared to other smartphones, the "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" has a standard battery life. It should not be a problem for normal use. However, if you spend a lot of time online or playing games, you may find the battery life a bit dissatisfying.

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB 's size

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" is 65.2mm wide, 134.5mm tall, and 7.3mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB", it weighs about 132.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

Both the size and weight of the "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB 's screen

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" has a 4.7inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The screen of the "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" is very clear, so you'll likely have no complaints on that front. However, you should be cautious about viewing things in 4k definition.

The CPU performance of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

The processing power of the "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" is comparatively low at 1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores). You'll most likely notice its lack of power when running games or playing videos. However, you shouldn't have any problems making calls, browsing the internet or using apps like Twitter or Instagram.

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" has 1.5GB of RAM, so you shouldn't have any problems using apps that aren't resource intensive. However, when watching videos or playing games for a long time the amount of RAM may feel insufficient, and their could be instability, so you need to be careful.

My impression of the overall operation speed of the "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" is at about the mid- to low-end of smartphones. If you use it normally, you likely won't run into any problems, but at times you will notice what it lacks.

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB 's storage capacity

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

Overall assessment of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

The "Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

The merits of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

  • Its design makes it very to carry around and hold with one hand.
  • It feels comparably light.

The demerits of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

  • The CPU is quite weak, which means some apps can run a bit slowly.

Specifications of Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB

Galaxy A3 (2016) 16GB
ImageGalaxy A3 (2016) 16GB
MakerSamsung
Release date2015-12
ColorBlack/White/Gold/Pink
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)65.2mm x 134.5mm x 7.3mm
Weight132.0g
Display size4.7inch
Display typeSuper AMOLED
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density312ppi
Battery capacity2300.0mAh
ChipsetExynos 7578,Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
CPU specs1.5GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.5GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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