Samsung Galaxy A3 6 (2016)

Premium design and a mid-range price

The Galaxy A3 is the entry model in Samsung’s mid-range A series, which comprises the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7. Samsung has given the Galaxy A3 a lot of love and attention in its 2016 update - but has it done enough? We review the Samsung Galaxy A3 6 (2016).

Samsung Galaxy A3 2016: Specs

• Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• 1.5GHz Exynos 7578 (Cortex-A53) 64-bit quad-core processor
• Mali T720 GPU
• 1.5GB RAM
• 16GB storage
• microSD up to 128GB
• 4.7in HD (1280x720, 312ppi)) SuperAMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 4
• 13Mp, f/1.9 rear camera with LED flash, captures 1080 video
• 5Mp, f/1.9 front camera
• 4G LTE
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 4.1
• GPS, GLONASS
• NFC
• Micro-USB
• 2300mAh non-removable lithium-ion battery
• 134.5x65.2x7.3mm
• 132g

PRICE WHEN REVIEWED

£269 inc VAT


The all-new Samsung Galaxy A3 for 2016 is a great upgrade over the 2015 model with an excellent design and very good battery life. It’s priced higher than its faster rivals, but Samsung phones tend to rapidly drop in price - exactly how much the price goes down will decide this mid-range Android’s fate.