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Metal-edged mid-range smartphones are becoming more and more common these days, but Samsung got there first. It all began with the Galaxy Alpha , which Samsung then developed in its Galaxy A series. The phone on test here is the 2015 edition of the smalle...
Affordable flagship alternative, Fantastic camera, long-lasting battery life...
Long list of similarly-priced rivals...
Performance could be better, but it's a small complaint when the Galaxy A3 has such a great design, screen, camera and battery life...
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In recent years, Samsung's flagship phones have been undeniably good, but its mid-range and low-end phones have appeared to be something of an afterthought. An uncharitable reading would be that they're riding on the popularity of the flagships. Imitation...
All of which leaves me in a difficult position when it comes to awarding the final score. With the Galaxy A3, Samsung has given us a diminutive smartphone with flagship looks and build quality, a super screen, a capable camera and battery life that goes o...
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We've already reviewed the Galaxy A5 which turned out to be a nicely built mid-range Android phone , but too expensive given the mediocre components inside it. But what about its smaller brother, the Galaxy A3? Here's our full and in-depth Samsung Galaxy...
Samsung Galaxy A3 reviewWe've already reviewed the Galaxy A5 which turned out to be a nicely built mid-range Android phone, but too expensive given the mediocre components inside it. But what about its smaller brother, the Galaxy A3? Here's our full and i...
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Samsung's all about premium materials now, with its flagship Galaxy S6 showing that it really has moved away from plastic.It's not just flagships that benefit either, as even lower end phones are getting a dose of style and at around £200 the Samsung Gala...
Attractive design, Good camera, Expandable storage...
Low res screen, Average processor, Below average battery...
The Samsung Galaxy A3 is a good looking phone with a decent camera, but its screen and processor could be slightly better...
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Everybody is talking about the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge, but these flagship phones don't come cheap. If you aren't bothered about 4K video, fingerprint readers or quad-HD screens then the Galaxy A3 might be right up your street. The Galaxy A3 is...
Water resistant, Looks great, Good battery life for video...
A little expensive, Low-res screen...
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy A3 smartphone If you're a fan of Samsung's more sophisticated design approach, but can't justify spending big on a monthly contract for the Galaxy S6 or the S6 Edge , then the A3 could well be for you. Samsung announced th...
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Following the sleek, high-priced Galaxy Alpha , Samsung offers a brace of similar, but considerably cheaper handsets with the Galaxy A3 and A5. The A3 costs less than half the price, but do the compromises made on the make it still too expensive? Like th...
Stylish and slim design, decent quadcore processor, 5megapixel camera on front, expandable memory...
Screen not HD...
For those charmed by the style and specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, the Galaxy A3 is a mostly successful attempt to give you the best bits on a budget. The screen isn't quite as detailed, the processor isn't quite as powerful, and the main cam...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2016-11-04 04:33:03
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Previously, Samsung have insisted on using plastics to construct their smartphones. While plastic casings do a great job of protecting the innards of a phone, they never had the premium feel of their rivals from HTC, Apple and Sony, which have all been us...
Beautiful aluminium construction, Great front facing Selfie camera...
Relatively low resolution screen, No Android 5 Lollipop (yet)...
I'm a little bit torn by the Galaxy A3. On one hand, the new aluminium unibody is gorgeous and is big step up over the flimsy-feeling plastics that Samsung have used in the past. On the other hand, the relatively low resolution screen is a bit disappointi...
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The Samsung A series, first announced late 2014, has made an appearance at CES in Las Vegas before its UK debut and we were on hand to have a play. Cased in metal, this is a new direction for Samsung and most likely the response to the negativity that su...
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The main thing to note about the Samsung Galaxy A3 is that it's one of the first widespread phones from the South Korean firm that brings an all metal unibody.That fact alone should be enough to make a few of you take a look at this hands on review, given...
Nice sleek lines, Good screen...
Still feels a little odd, CPU might be a little underpowered...
The main thing to note about the Samsung Galaxy A3 is that it's one of the first widespread phones from the South Korean firm that brings an all metal unibody. That fact alone should be enough to make a few of you take a look at this hands on review, give...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-11-04 04:33:03
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The main thing to note about the Samsung Galaxy A3 is that it's one of the first widespread phones from the South Korean firm that brings an all metal unibody.That fact alone should be enough to make a few of you take a look at this hands on review, given...
Nice sleek lines, Good screen...
Still feels a little odd, CPU might be a little underpowered...
The Galaxy A3 will sell pretty well thanks to the loyalty fans have for the brand and the likely lower price point. Some users might which there were a few minor adjustments to improve the phone no end - perhaps that's what will happen with the Samsung G...
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A premium crafted full metal body has been used on the Samsung Galaxy A3 and this is offered in a choice of colours that include Pearl White, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Midnight Black, Champagne Gold and Light Blue.The slimline form, which is only 6.9mm...
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Samsung's Galaxy S8 might be the firm's latest flagship, but this year's Samsung Galaxy A3 proves you don't have to pay top whack for a first-rate Android experience...
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