What the Critics Are Saying...
- Eric Herrmann, AndroidPITThe new Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is not as big a disappointment as the old A3 (2015) but it’s not as impressive as the Galaxy S5 Mini was, either. The performance is not outstanding, but it is adequate for the price. Its shortcomings are, however, offset to a degree by its strong battery life....
- Jim Martin, Tech AdvisorSamsung’s RRP is £239, but you can buy the Galaxy A3 SIM-free for around £190 if you search around online. If you do want it on contract, there should be no up-front cost. But as we’ve said, it’s possible to get a phone with similar specifications for a lot less, so it&...
- Tomos Ellis, TechRadarA solid mid-range option for those that prioritise one-handed usability, great battery life and premium build quality over big specs.
- Srivatsan, Fone ArenaThe Samsung Galaxy A3 is not on par with the Galaxy A5 in several aspects. Even though the smaller display with slightly less resolution compared to Galaxy A5 and good battery life are acceptable, lack of 4G support and just 1GB of RAM doesn’t make justice to the price tag, even though the sma...
- Sofian Nouira, Digital VersusWe struggled to score the Galaxy A3. On the whole, it's difficult to fault the model. Of course, it has weaknesses, but it makes a pretty decent daily smartphone for anyone looking for a classic handset—particularly if you have little need for multimedia. On top of that, the A3 isn't an unreal...
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- Samsung Galaxy A3 Manual (PDF)
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