Galaxy A: Samsung's Stylish, Full Metal Body Smartphone Optimized for Social Networking

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 03 Nov 2014

The new Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 are Samsung’s new, slim, full metal body smartphones meant for young consumers who want to express themselves in style. You see, the Galaxy A has been optimized for social networking and sports an advanced front-facing camera that's great for easily taking vivid selfies.

“The Galaxy A5 and A3 offer a beautifully crafted full metal unibody, slim design, superior hardware and the best possible social media experience,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “These devices make our advanced Galaxy experience even more accessible to young and trend conscious consumers.”

Samsung Galaxy A5 – Main Features
  • Body & colors – slim, full metal body; available in a variety of colors, including Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue and Champagne Gold.
  • Display, dimensions, weight – 5.0” HD Super AMOLED display; 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7mm; 123g.
  • Processor – 1.2GHz quad-core processor.
  • Memory and storage – 2GB of RAM; 16GB internal memory; micro SD slot up to 64GB.
  • Camera & camera features – 13MP rear camera; 5MP front camera; wide selfie, rear-cam selfie, Beauty Face features.
  • Network and connectivity – 4G and 3G; WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC (LTE version only), GPS.
  • Sensors – accelerometer, proximity, geo-magnetic, RGB ambient light, hall sensor.
  • Battery – 2,300 mAh battery.
  • OS – Android 4.4 KitKat.


Samsung Galaxy A3 – Main Features
  • Body & colors – slim, full metal body; available in a variety of colors, including Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, Soft Pink, Light Blue and Champagne Gold.
  • Display, dimensions, weight – 4.5” HD Super AMOLED display; 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm, 110.3g
  • Processor – 1.2GHz quad-core processor.
  • Memory and storage – 1GB of RAM; 16GB internal memory; micro SD slot up to 64GB.
  • Camera & camera features – 8MP rear camera; 5MP front camera; wide selfie, rear-cam selfie, Beauty Face features.
  • Network and connectivity – 4G and 3G; WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC (LTE version only), GPS.
  • Sensors –accelerometer, proximity, geo-magnetic, RGB ambient light, hall sensor.
  • Battery – 1,900 mAh battery.
  • OS – Android 4.4 KitKat.


Samsung’s Galaxy A5 and A3 will be available in select markets including China starting in November 2014.




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