Samsung Galaxy A3 Core is an entry-level Android smartphone that runs Android 10 (Go Edition). It is the successor to Samsung Galaxy A2 Core which was released in April 2019.
The phone is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset coupled with 1GB of RAM and 16GB storage that is expandable. Typical for a Go edition phone.
The Galaxy A3 Core is built around a 5.3 inch PLS TFT LCD screen with a 1480 x 720 (HD+) resolution. There’s an 8MP camera on the back and a 5MP selfie camera on the front. No notches or anything here – just old-fashioned thick bezels.
This is a dual SIM phone with VoLTE support, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and there’s an FM radio receiver. The battery has 3000mAh capacity.
Samsung Galaxy A3 Core Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28B, 38, 40, 41
- Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch
- Announced: 2020, August
- Status: Exp. Release 2020, August
Design
- Dimensions: 141.7 x 67.3 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 150g
- Build: Glass front, Plastic back
- Colours: Red, Blue, Black
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Display
- Type: PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Size: 5.3 inches, 134.8mm
- Resolution: 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio
Operating System
- Android 10 (Go Edition))
Hardware
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6739
- CPU: 64-bit, 1.5 GHz Quad-core, Cortex-A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8100
- RAM: 1 GB
- Internal Storage: 16 GB
- Memory Card Slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- eMMC 5.1
Cameras
- Main Camera: Single – 8 MP, f/2.2, AF
- Features: LED flash, HDR
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie Camera: Single – 5 MP, f/2.4
- Video: 1080p@30fps
Multimedia
- Radio: FM Radio
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
- GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- USB: microUSB 2.0
Features
- Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 5W
Samsung Galaxy A3 Core Price and Availability
The phone comes in three colors – Red, Blue, Black and has a starting price at $90. In Nigeria, you should be able to get it for around ₦35,000.