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Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB - Features and reviews

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:54:46, Updated date: 2020-04-16 15:34:47

Detailed review of Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB's features

What are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB? We conducted a deep-dive review into what makes this phone great. We did a thorough analysis into the often compared aspects of the device!

Summary of Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB performance and functions

The size and weight of the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB

The body of the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" is 65.5mm wide, 130.1mm long, and 6.9mm thick. Also, the screen size is 4.5inch, and it weighs 110.3g. The size is slightly smaller than normal smartphones, making it relatively easy to use with one hand. The drawback is that the screen is small and a bit hard to see, but overall the device has achieved a good balance. It's good for people who want to comfortably use their smartphone with one hand. It's a fairly light smartphone so even with extended use it won't take a toll on your hands.

Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Alpha 32GB
Galaxy Alpha (S801) 32GB
Samsung Galaxy A3 16GBSamsung Galaxy Alpha 32GBGalaxy Alpha (S801) 32GB
ColorPearl White/Midnight Black/Platinum Silver/Soft Pink/Light Blue/Champagne GoldCharcoal Black/Sleek Silver/Dazzling White/Frosted Gold/Scuba BlueCharcoal Black/Sleek Silver/Dazzling White/Frosted Gold/Scuba Blue
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)65.5mm x 130.1mm x 6.9mm65.5mm x 132.4mm x 6.7mm65.5mm x 132.4mm x 6.7mm
Weight110.3g115.0g115.0g
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Display of the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" has a Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 540 x 960. The screen clarity is the same as a standard smartphone. It is perfectly satisfactory. If you look closely at the screen and have good eyesight, you can see some dots on the screen.

Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Alpha 32GB
Galaxy Alpha (S801) 32GB
Samsung Galaxy A3 16GBSamsung Galaxy Alpha 32GBGalaxy Alpha (S801) 32GB
Display size4.5inch4.7inch4.7inch
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen resolution (width x height)540 x 960720 x 1280720 x 1280
Pixel density244ppi312ppi312ppi
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The battery life of the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" has a battery capacity of 1900.0mAh. It has pretty much the same battery capacity as a standard smartphone.

The processing capability of the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" uses the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 CPU with 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 1.5GB. It has low spec processing power and its performance is lower than typical smartphones. Also, memory space is slightly smaller than average smartphones. There are many times when storage space feels insufficient. Ultimately, it's just barely enough to get by.

Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Alpha 32GB
Galaxy Alpha (S801) 32GB
Samsung Galaxy A3 16GBSamsung Galaxy Alpha 32GBGalaxy Alpha (S801) 32GB
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410Exynos 5430 OctaQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)1.8GHz+1.3GHz×8(8.0-cores)2.5GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.5GB2.0GB2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB32.0GB32.0GB
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The camera of the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" has a back camera with 8.0MP. The front camera has 5.0MP. The rear camera performance is about the same as a typical smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos. The front camera performance is also roughly the same as a standard smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.

Review of the product design of the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB

Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets

When deciding whether to buy an Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB around and put it away.

Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" is a size that can easily be held in one hand. Even when holding it along with other things such as a wallet, its size makes it difficult to drop accidentally.

Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket

It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.

Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.

Ease of getting it in and out of your bag

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.

Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling

It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.

Ease of grasping the phone in one hand

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.

The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand

Since the body of the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" is lightweight, your hands will hardly ever feel sore or tired even after using the phone for a long time. Also, since it is a light and compact phone, it will still be easy to hold even when using a case.

Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand

Even when used with one hand, the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" has a size which allows buttons on the edges of the display to be operated. However, people with small hands may lose their grip if they try to press the buttons at the edges.

The size of the buttons on the App

Overall, the operating buttons on the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" feel small. This makes it easy to mistap, but usually this won't be a problem once you get used to it. The operating buttons in games are generally small so you may feel like it is hard to control when you're playing.

Ease of typing in letters using the flick function

You can type easily on the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" even with a tight grip. Even when typing at high speeds you can type freely without having to loosen your grip.

Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion

If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use

For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.

The size of the letters and the ease of operation

In general, the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" displays characters and pictures in sizes that are easy to see. While some characters may look small depending on the app, they are not really difficult to see. Therefore, it can be said to be more than adequate for uses such as searching the Internet and messaging.

Ease of reading sentences

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" displays fonts relatively nicely, and even small characters can be displayed nicely. While people with good eyes can see the jagged outlines of characters when they look at the display up close, this does not make the characters difficult to see. It can be said to be a display that is adequately suitable for reading text.

The beauty of the overal screen

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.

Ease of writing sentences

When typing a sentence with the "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" the keyboard obscures the screen to some extent. While I do feel like there isn't enough work space to allow for long sentences, for short sentences it isn't really an issue.

Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?

The "Samsung Galaxy A3 16GB" has performance that allows it to be used comfortably for phone calls, emails, and chat. It is rare but sometimes there is lag. Still, this almost never occurs, so it can be said to be suitable for normal use.

Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?

The performance felt lacking when using the internet and SNS. Sometimes the apps felt like they were running slowly. If I kept using it when that happened apps would close suddenly or stop completely.

Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?

There isn't any sense of inadequate performance even when several apps are used at the same time and there is frequent switching between apps. In rare cases, it may feel slow and the display may lag, but I don't think one will feel stressed during practical use.

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General rating: 47.9/100

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