Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Specifications

Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/1.9
Price comparison
Average of 38 scores (from 69 reviews)
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
Striking Update. Samsung's latest reincarnation of its hip mid-range Galaxy A3 smartphone not only features an updated glass and metal unibody design but also significant improvements under the hood, for example increased processing power and improved camera performance. Will this be enough to show its competitors who's the boss?
Source: Know Your Mobile
Archive.org versionA really excellent phone with a tremendous amount of bang for your buck. Dominates most every other phone at this price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionSamsung has created another solid mid-range smartphone contender, and this one looks and feels more like its high-end brothers than ever.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionSamsung has created another solid mid-range smartphone contender, and this one looks and feels more like its high-end brothers than ever.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionSamsung has created another solid mid-range smartphone contender, and this one looks and feels more like its high-end brothers than ever.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Recombu
Archive.org versionDespite its standing in the company’s current product lineup, for the most part, Samsung hasn’t skimped on quality with this mid-ranger. Its design and build quality are unquestionably excellent with useful inclusions like water resistance, USB-C and a fingerprint sensor to boot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionSamsung has created another solid mid-range smartphone contender, and this one looks and feels more like its high-end brothers than ever.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Media
Archive.org versionNowadays, finding an Android smartphone with a screen smaller than 5 inches is definitely not an easy task, especially if you insist on good technical specifications. The rich Samsung portfolio, however, includes such feature in Galaxy A3 (2017). It combines the sleek and stylish design of the flagship Galaxy S7 with slightly more compact dimensions, providing a convenient one-hand operation. The downside of the design section, however, is that fingerprints make their way onto the corpus very easily. Additionally, the small body includes a small battery but apparently not bad endurance. Our tests ranked Galaxy A3 (2017) among the models with the best battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionOverall, the A3's improvements for 2017 are pretty significant and make this nice-size, reasonably priced phone even more appealing for those who like the idea of the Galaxy S7 but can't quite stretch their budget that far. Its waterproofing and fingerprint sensor are both convenient and practical, and the good-looking design makes it easy to forget that this phone has a price tag that's half that of many flagship phones.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionHowever, if you’re the kind to shop around, are a big gamer, or tend to read/watch a lot of content on your phone, then it's possible to get more for your money. The obvious alternative is the Lenovo Moto G5 Plus, which has a sharper screen for a lower price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionOverall, the A3's improvements for 2017 are pretty significant and make this nice-size, reasonably priced phone even more appealing for those who like the idea of the Galaxy S7 but can't quite stretch their budget that far. Its waterproofing and fingerprint sensor are both convenient and practical, and the good-looking design makes it easy to forget that this phone has a price tag that's half that of many flagship phones.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Phone Arena
Archive.org versionThe Galaxy A3 (2017) is such an exciting phone: it brings a level of sophistication in design and interface that we have not yet seen on affordable phones. Neither have we seen a phone with water resistance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: GSM Arena
Archive.org versionThat's usually good news, it's a clear sign that the phone fills a specific hole in the market. The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has the potential to become a quiet hit - it won't put the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 out of business, but it will rescue many people from overspending on a flagship they didn't need.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/16/2017
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionSamsung says the Galaxy A3 will retail around the £299 mark. That price point is a tough nut to crack – Wileyfox, Motorola, Honor and others are doing great stuff and arguably offering better value for money than Samsung.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2017
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionIf you’re looking for a smaller version of the Galaxy A range, this should suit you but there are a few areas which feature slightly disappointing spec.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/05/2017
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tech Stage
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2017
Source: Android Mag
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 91%
Source: Teltarif
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 97% display: 70% mobility: 80%
Source: Verivox
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 74% features: 69% ergonomy: 83%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 85% features: 70% display: 98% mobility: 98%
Source: Computerbild - 4/2017

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 98%
Source: Android Pit
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
Source: Android Mag
DE→EN Archive.org versionComparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Allround-PC.com
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/29/2017
Source: n-tv
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/27/2017
Source: PCtipp.ch
DE→EN Archive.org versionComparison, online available, Short, Date: 01/26/2017
Source: A1 Blog
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2017
Source: Tech Stage
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2017
Source: Curved
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 76% display: 82% mobility: 82%
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2017
Source: Curved
DE→EN Archive.org versionComparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/02/2017
Source: Android Pit - 2/2017

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Waterproof and dust avoiding; fast fingerprint sensor; nice display; decent cameras. Negative: Weak hardware; short battery life; slow charge.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/13/2017
Source: Tuexperto
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Long battery life; elegant design; waterproof IP67; compact size. Negative: Low gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2017
Source: HDblog.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: Smartphone e tablet android
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/16/2017
Rating: performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
Source: Leonardo.it Tech
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 77% features: 70% display: 84% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 95%
Source: AndroidWorld.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 60% features: 75% display: 85% mobility: 80%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 63% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 82%
Source: AndroidPit.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: All About Phones
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Computer Totaal
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Les Mobiles
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 86%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% mobility: 90%
Source: Frandroid
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: AndroidPit.fr
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Top for Phone
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Compact size; nice display; good battery life. Negative: Poor cameras; weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2017
Source: Product Test
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 86% mobility: 78%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Waterproof IP68; compact size; great built quality; excellent display; fast charge. Negative: High price; slippery; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/10/2017
Source: Hitech Vesti
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Waterproof; compact size; high autonomy; nice design. Negative: Relatively high price; poor cameras; sim and microSD are on the same slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/09/2017
Source: Product Test
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Beautiful design; excellent display; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2017
Source: CNews.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Compact size; waterproof IP68; good connectivity; support LTE; high autonomy. Negative: Unsupport dual sim; poor cameras; only 16GB Rom.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2017
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Premium design; long battery life; nice display; support waterproof IP68; decent cameras. Negative: Weak hardware; inflexible fingerprint sensor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2017
Source: XT Mobile
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Always on display; waterproof; good price. Negative: Poor cameras; weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2017
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Compact size; waterproof IP68; nice performance; long battery life; premium design. Negative: Poor display; inflexible fingerprint sensor; only 2GB ram.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2017
Source: Tinh Te
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Compact size; metal case; excellent display; decent autonomy; waterproof. Negative: Only 2GB Ram.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2017
Source: Zing
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Impressive design; waterproof IP68; dust avoiding; metal case; decent cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2017
Source: Zing
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Compact size; nice design; metal case; good display; waterproof IP68; quick charge. Negative: Easy getting fingerprints; relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/21/2017
Source: Zing
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Metal case; waterproof IP68; decent hardware; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2017
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good price; support waterproof IP68; compact size; decent hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2017
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Waterproof; flexible fingerprint sensor; fast charge; USB-C; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/19/2017
Source: Tablet.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/20/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Smartphone.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Stylish design; waterproof IP68; excellent display; long battery life; high performance; good cooling system. Negative: Easy getting fingerprints.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2017
Source: Smartphone.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Stylish design; support waterproof; compact size; high autonomy. Negative: Low performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/20/2017
Source: Mere Mobil.dk
DA→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: Mobil.se
SV→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 74%
Source: Android Portal
SK→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Computerblog.ro
→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Compact size; solid workmanship; nice display; fast charge; waterproof. Negative: Relatively high price; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/27/2017
Comment
ARM Mali-T830 MP1: Integrated graphics card for smartphones and tablets with one clusters (MP1) supporting OpenGL ES 3.2.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
7870 Octa: Exynos 7 Soc with eight Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.6 GHz and manufactured in a 14-nm process. Includes the GPU ARM Mali T830-MP1 as well as a dual-channel memory controller (LPDDR3-1866).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
