The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is one of the coolest budget smartphone that has recently launched.
The Galaxy A3 (2016) is an upgrade of the Galaxy A3 (2015) and it features some significant improvements that easily makes it one of the best mid-range smartphone on the market.
That said, here is what the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has to offer.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Specifications
Display
Display Size: 4.7-inch
Display Type: Super AMOLED
Screen Resolution: 1280×720 Pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 312 ppi
Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 4
You get a 4.7-inch Super Amoled display with Galaxy A3 (2016). The display profile is a 0.2-inch upgrade from that of the Galaxy A3 (2015).
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You also get a 1280×720 Pixels HD resolution, an upgrade from the 540 x 960 pixels found on its predecessor.
Design
Dimensions: 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 132 g
The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is gorgeous and boasts of a metal and glass construction, the signature look for devices from the Galaxy A line.
Performance
Operating System: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
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CPU: 1.5 GHz Quad Core
RAM: 1.5 GB
Internal Memory: 16 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 128GB
The Samsung Galaxy A3 has almost identical performance profile with that of its predecessor. You now get a slightly powerful processor and Android 5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box.
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Camera
Rear Camera: 13 MP
Secondary Camera: 5 MP
LED Flash: Yes
You get a 13 MP camera for general photography and a 5 MP snapper for your selfies with the Galaxy A3 (2016).
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: Li-ion 2300mAh
The Samsung Galaxy A3 features a Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery which provides adequate juice to last you throughout the day.
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Extras
Dual SIM
Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
Impressive Design Concept
Powerful Performance Profile
Large Battery Capacity
Cons of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
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Rivals
Rivals of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) include the Microsoft Lumia 540 (Ksh. 18,999) and Huawei P8 Lite (ksh. 34,999).
Price in Kenya
The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) has a suggested reatil price of Ksh. 31,999 in Kenya.
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