Samsung Galaxy A3 - Specifications. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) - Specifications Samsung Galaxy A3 Phones

The Galaxy A series can be considered unique not only for Samsung, but in general for the Android smartphone market. Usually, manufacturers try to cram more powerful hardware into smartphones of the middle price category, and their design is done on a leftover principle. In the first generation of Galaxy A devices, everything was exactly the opposite: the appearance turned out to be interesting, but the filling disappointed. Technically weak smartphones made of metal and glass managed to receive a lot of negative reviews from the press, and nevertheless, these devices were popular. This is understandable and even expected: there are not many smartphones with an interesting design for 20-25 thousand rubles; "Mods" who do not want to spend money on a flagship model, there is not much to choose from.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) in pink - official photo. Also for new products will be available in white, black and gold.

Now the Galaxy A family has been updated, and the leitmotif of this "update" has become an improvement in the technical characteristics of devices, since the capabilities of previous gadgets did not even reach the unspoken middle-class standards. The new generation has solved this problem - at least "on paper" Galaxy characteristics A3 and A5 look very good. What are they in practice? We will answer this question after thorough testing of both devices. It is noteworthy that the previous A3 and A5 remain on sale along with the new ones, while the older Galaxy A7 of 2016 ousted its parent from the shelves. We will talk about it in detail another time.

⇡ Specifications

	Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)	Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)	Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
Touch screen	4.7 inches, 1280 × 720 pixels, pixel density 312.5 per inch; Super AMOLED matrix;	5.2 inches, 1920 × 1080 pixels, pixel density 423.6 per inch; Super AMOLED matrix; Capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches	5.5 inches, 1920 × 1080 pixels, pixel density 400.5 per inch; Super AMOLED matrix; Capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches
Safety glass		Corning Gorilla Glass 4 front and back	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 front and back
Air gap	No	No	No
Oleophobic coating	There is	There is	There is
Polarizing filter	There is	There is	There is
CPU	Samsung Exynos 7578: four cores ARM Cortex-A53 (ARMv8-A); frequency 1.5 GHz; technical process 28 nm HKMG; There is also a version with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 *, but it is not officially supplied to Russia.	frequency 1.6 GHz; technical process 28 nm HKMG; support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing.	eight cores ARM Cortex-A53 (ARMv8-A); frequency 1.6 GHz; technical process 28 nm HKMG; support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing. There is also a version with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 *, but it is not officially supplied to Russia.
Graphics controller	ARM Mali-T720MP2, 600 MHz * Qualcomm Adreno 306 @ 450 MHz	ARM Mali-T720MP2, 600 MHz	ARM Mali-T720MP2, 600 MHz * Qualcomm Adreno 405 @ 550 MHz
RAM, GB	1,5	2	3
Flash memory	16 GB + microSD	16 GB + microSD (memory card is installed instead of the second Nano-SIM)	16 GB + microSD (memory card is installed instead of the second Nano-SIM)
Connectors	1 × Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 × Nano-SIM	1 × Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 × 3.5mm headset jack 1 × Nano-SIM 1 × Nano-SIM / microSD (combined)	1 × Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 × 3.5mm headset jack 1 × Nano-SIM 1 × Nano-SIM / microSD (combined)
cellular	2G / 3G / 4G	2G / 3G / 4G One SIM card in Nano-SIM format, the second instead of microSD	2G / 3G / 4G One SIM card in Nano-SIM format, the second instead of microSD
Cellular 2G	GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz	GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Cellular 3G	DC-HSPA (42.2 / 5.76 Mbps) 850/900/1900/2100 MHz	DC-HSPA (42.2 / 5.76 Mbps) 850/900/1900/2100 MHz	DC-HSPA (42.2 / 5.76 Mbps) 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
Cellular 4G	LTE Cat. 4 (150/50 Mbps) 2600/900/800/2300 MHz)	LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbps) band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 (2100/1800/850 / 2600/900/800/2300 MHz)	LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbps) band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 (2100/1800/850 / 2600/900/800/2300 MHz)
Wi-Fi	802.11b / g / n, 2.4GHz + Wi-Fi Direct	802.11a / b / g / n, 2.4 and 5 GHz + Wi-Fi Direct	802.11a / b / g / n, 2.4 and 5 GHz + Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP + LE + EDR	4.1 + A2DP + LE + EDR	4.1 + A2DP + LE + EDR
NFC	There is	There is	There is
Infrared port	No	No	No
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Sensors	Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope,	magnetometer (digital compass)	Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope / pedometer, magnetometer (digital compass)
The fingerprint scanner	No	There is	There is
Main camera	ƒ / 1.9; Autofocus, diode flash	13 MP, back-illuminated sensor, minimum aperture ƒ / 1.9; Autofocus, diode flash	13 MP, back-illuminated sensor, minimum aperture ƒ / 1.9; System optical stabilization; Autofocus, diode flash
Front-camera	ƒ / 1.9; No autofocus, no flash	5 MP, back-illuminated sensor, minimum aperture ƒ / 1.9; No autofocus, no flash	5 MP, back-illuminated sensor, minimum aperture ƒ / 1.9; No autofocus, no flash
Nutrition	Non-removable battery: 8.7 Wh (2300 mAh, 3.8 V)	Non-removable battery: 11.02 Wh (2900 mAh, 3.8 V)	Non-removable battery: 12.54 Wh (3300 mAh, 3.8 V)
Size, mm	134 × 65 Case thickness: 6.9	145 × 71 Case thickness 7.3	151 × 74 Case thickness 7.3
Weight, g	132	155	172
Hull protection	No	No	No
Operating system	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Samsung's own TouchWiz shell	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Samsung's own TouchWiz shell
Average retail price	About 20 thousand rubles	About 25 thousand rubles	About 28 thousand rubles

⇡ Appearance and ergonomics

Of course, Samsung fans will appreciate that the current Galaxy A series smartphones are very similar to the flagship Galaxy S6. This was achieved through the use of similar proportions of the case, a close radius of rounding of the corners and identical color solutions for the flagships and for the middle peasants. Indeed, confusing the 2016 Galaxy A5 and the Galaxy S6 with each other is easy, even from a small distance.

However, most of all new items with the flagship model have in common the use of tempered glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the back panel. The previous generation Galaxy A had a metal back, the new one had a glass one. So, perhaps, more beautiful, and Gorilla Glass 4, as we know from the experience of communicating with other smartphones, is resistant to minor damage and scratches: you can carry devices in one pocket with keys and coins. But you should not drop them - the glass will most likely break after the first fall. This is perhaps the main and only drawback of using glass instead of metal. By the way, the front panel of the devices is also covered with the same glass - with an oleophobic coating and an anti-reflective filter.

The Galaxy A3 and A5 themselves are very similar to each other. The main difference, of course, is the size. The "five" turned out to be larger: its display is half an inch larger, which could not but affect the weight - it weighs 155 grams, while the "treshka" is only 132 grams. Hands, frankly, do not get tired of both smartphones - their mass is acceptable. The younger model turned out to be thinner - 6.9 against 7.3 mm. In general, Samsung Galaxy A3 is compact smartphone convenient to use with one hand; to reach all four corners of the A5 display, the device will have to be shifted in the hand, like most modern Android gadgets.

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	65.5 mm (millimeters) 6.55 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.58 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	130.1 mm (millimeters) 13.01 cm (centimeters) 0.43 ft (feet) 5.12 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	6.9 mm (millimeters) 0.69 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.27 in (inches)
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	110 g (grams) 0.24 lbs (pounds) 3.89 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	58.8 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 3.57 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	White Black Silver Pink Blue Golden
Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body.	Metal Glass

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It has been enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G standard for mobile networks. It is also called UTRA / UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunication Technologies, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA.	TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components on a device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
Technological process Information on technological process on which the chip is made. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The width (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache memory, which can be accessed faster than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also lower power consumption.	4KB + 4KB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and is much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 KB + 16 KB (kilobytes)
L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity to allow caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory.	2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions... There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1200 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications... In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	Qualcomm Adreno 306
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	400 MHz (megahertz)
Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	533 MHz (megahertz)
	SM-A300FU - 1.5 GB RAM

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4.5 in (inches) 114.3 mm (millimeters) 11.43 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.21 in (inches) 56.04 mm (millimeters) 5.6 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.92 in (inches) 99.62 mm (millimeters) 9.96 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	540 x 960 pixels
Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	245 ppi (pixels per inch) 96 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	65.72% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Light-strength Aperture (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of the lens aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically, the f-number is indicated, which corresponds to the largest possible aperture of the aperture.	f / 2.4
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)
Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Scene selection mode Macro mode

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves the speed of communication, coverage, contributes to easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

4.0

Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to enable faster communication, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SAP / SIM / rSAP (SIM Access Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser.

Html HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.

Video file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours.	1900 mAh (milliampere-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. Exists different types lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries are most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery.	Non-removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held close to the ear in the speaking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.39 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.	0.554 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held close to the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.462 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard.	1.153 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	65.2 mm (millimeters) 6.52 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.57 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	134.5 mm (millimeters) 13.45 cm (centimeters) 0.44 ft (feet) 5.3 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	7.3 mm (millimeters) 0.73 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.29 in (inches)
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	132 g (grams) 0.29 lbs (pounds) 4.66 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	64.02 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 3.89 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black Pink Golden White
Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body.	Aluminium alloy Glass

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It has been enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components on a device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation.	Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The width (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1500 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more.	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computation of various applications.	2
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	600 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1.5 GB (gigabytes)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	Super AMOLED
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4.7 in (inches) 119.38 mm (millimeters) 11.94 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.3 in (inches) 58.53 mm (millimeters) 5.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.1 in (inches) 104.05 mm (millimeters) 10.4 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	312 ppi (pixels per inch) 122 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	69.67% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant
	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others.	CMOS BSI (backside illumination)
Light-strength	f / 1.9
Focal length The focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera, equated to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, at which the same angle of view will be achieved. It is calculated by multiplying the real focal length of the mobile device camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35mm full-size sensor and a mobile device sensor.	3.7 mm (millimeters)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution	4128 x 3096 pixels 12.78 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
	30 frames / sec (frames per second)
Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.

Light-strength Aperture (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of the lens aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically, the f-number is indicated, which corresponds to the largest possible aperture of the aperture.	f / 1.9
Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, each of which improves communication speed, coverage, and makes it easier to find and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	4.1
Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to enable faster communication, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SAP / SIM / rSAP (SIM Access Profile) HOGP

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser.

Html HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.

Video file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours.	2300 mAh (milliampere-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries.	Li-polymer
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery.	Non-removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.

Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.	0.621 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.	0.524 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held close to the ear. The maximum value used in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	1.31 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard.	1.27 W / kg (Watts per kilogram)

additional characteristics

Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point out them.

additional characteristics Information about other characteristics of the device.

SM-A310F - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.621 W / kg; body - 0.524 W / kg SM-A310F - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.310 W / kg; body - 1.270 W / kg SM-A310M - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.402 W / kg; body - 0.482 W / kg SM-A310M - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.026 W / kg; body - 1.289 W / kg SM-A310Y - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.621 W / kg; body - 0.524 W / kg SM-A310Y - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.310 W / kg; body - 1.270 W / kg

Budget smartphone with excellent characteristics from the Korean manufacturer Samsung - Samsung Galaxy A3, which was released in 2015 and has been updated twice since then. Thus, now on sale you can find two versions of the A3 model - 2016 and 2017.

A3 2016 (black, white, gold) - 7500r

A3 2015 (black, blue, gold) - 8500r

Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (A310)

The 2016 Samsung Galaxy A310 is no longer made of metal, like its predecessor, but glass. The whole design is softer, smoother and more rounded. The diagonal of the screen has slightly increased and now amounts to 4.7 inches, and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels. The weight of the device has grown to 132g. The built-in memory of the device is 16GB with a slot for a memory card. RAM 1.5GB.

The device is equipped with a quad-core processor of our own production Exynos 7580. The speed on it is significantly better than on the model of last year.

The main camera is 13MP, the front camera is 5MP.

The battery capacity has increased to 2300 mAh. However, this is also enough for a day of operation of the device without recharging.

Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (A320)

The 2017 Samsung Galaxy A320 is slightly larger than last year's model, but the display is still 4.7 inches with the same resolution. The internal memory is still 16GB, but now it is possible to use a 256GB memory card.

The chipset has become an eight-core and faster - Exynos 7870. And the amount of RAM has increased to 2GB.

The front camera has increased to 8 megapixels, and the battery capacity is up to 2350 mAh.

A fingerprint scanner also appeared and new model is dustproof and waterproof.

You can buy Samsung Galaxy A3 in our online store by placing an order through the website basket or by calling us at. Delivery in Moscow is possible on the day of order. Delivery cost within the Moscow Ring Road - 400 rubles. Delivery to the Moscow region is calculated individually. Pickup from a retail store two minutes from the Savelovskaya metro station.

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Specifications

• Android 5.1.1
• Screen 4.7 inches, 1280x720 pixels (312 ppi), SuperAMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, with 2.5D effect
• 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in (10.7 GB available to the user), microSD memory cards up to 128 GB
• 4-core Exynos 7578 processor, frequency up to 1.5 GHz, graphics coprocessor Mali T720 MP2
• Li-Pol battery, 2300 mAh, video playback - up to 14 hours, in 3G or LTE - up to 12 hours, talk time - up to 14 hours;
• Front camera 5 megapixels (f / 1.9), main camera 13 megapixels (f / 1.9)
• NFC (for models with LTE support)
• FM radio
• Two nanoSIM cards, instead of one SIM card, you can install a memory card up to 128 GB
• USB 2.0, BT 4.1, ANT +, 802.11 b / g / n 2.4GHz
• Body colors gold / black / white / rose gold
• Sensors - Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor
• SAR value for Europe - 0.29 W / kg (head), 0.47 W / kg (body)
• Dimensions - 134.5x65.2x7.3 mm, weight - 132 grams

Contents of delivery

• Telephone
• Charger
• A clip for removing the SIM card tray
• Wired stereo headset
• Instructions

Positioning

Samsung's A-series was created for the middle segment, this is the second generation of devices that received the 2016 prefix, that is, we should expect A3 2017, A3 2018 and so on. The first generation became a bestseller in sales, it was chosen not so much for its characteristics as for appearance, body materials and overall build quality, as well as for the brand. Chinese smartphones little-known companies for the same money can offer a larger set of characteristics, but the materials of the case may differ for the worse, the operating time will not be better, and in general it is a lottery. Sales have proven that most of the buyers think like this and are guided by well-known brands in order to get a guarantee, as well as understand what exactly they bought.

The sales of the previous A3 model showed that this device is chosen by people when they need a solution with an average performance, primarily for calls, SMS, social networks, and the size of such a device is very important, they do not want a large screen diagonal, since they do not spend hours on the net, do not play with three-dimensional toys for hours on end. Another wish that was expressed was the working time, so that the phone could hold out for a day or two under heavy load. And in this aspect, the A3 2015 was successful, buyers considered it simple and reliable, hence the maximum sales in its price segment.

Samsung Galaxy A3 2015

Not without complaints, some did not always have enough performance, some of the young A3 users wanted to run races with good graphics, and the speed of the phone made these attempts not the best thing to do. They tried to fix all these points in the updated 2016 model.

In terms of positioning, A3 2016 is also oriented towards young people and children (the first high-quality phone for adult life), those who are not looking for a large diagonal and mainly use the phone for calls, SMS, the Internet and social networks, and without fanaticism and being in them for hours. The fact that this device has the minimum diagonal for the A-series, and it is equal to 4.7 inches and is comparable to the iPhone, also suggests that most consumers take this form factor with a bang, and the size pleases them. This is a very good solution for everyday use by ordinary consumers, those who do not have any transcendental requests. It has several drawbacks that result from use cases, and we will dwell on them in more detail as part of the review.

Design, dimensions, controls

The entire A-series is built from the same materials, the models look the same, even the color schemes are repeated. The only difference is in their sizes, which follow from the diagonal of the screen, while the thickness of the cases is the same for all.

The design of the line is directly borrowed from the flagship of the company - Galaxy S6. Metal case, in which glass covers not only the screen, but also rear panel... The glass has a slight curvature, this is the trendy 2.5D in the last year, the glass itself is Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

Considering that the device is aimed at the widest possible audience, it comes out in four colors at once - gold, black, white, rose-gold.

Each color has a metallic sheen, plays well in the sun. There are handprints on the rear panel, they are clearly visible indoors, those who are sick of it will be unhappy with the phone. Small bevels of the panels are pleasant in the hands, but they do not create a sliding effect on a table or an inclined surface, the device lies well.

Galaxy A3 2015 and A3 2016

The phone measures 134.5x65.2x7.3 mm and weighs 132 grams. It is compact, fits well in the hand, and the only negative point may be that some people find it slippery. As a rule, this is an absentee judgment, since the device does not slip even in wet hands. But it is possible that someone's personality is such that the apparatus slips. I have never seen such a thing.

On the top and bottom there is a microphone, there is a noise cancellation system that works well in noisy conditions.

Two separate volume keys are on the left side, the on / off button is on the right. There is also a slot for two SIM-cards (nano), instead of one of them you can install a memory card.

On the rear panel you can see a 13-megapixel camera, it protrudes above the body, which does not interfere with your life. Nearby is a LED flash. At the bottom there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a speaker hole.

You will see the proximity and light sensor above the screen, but below it there is a physical key, on the sides there are two touchscreens. They have blue backlighting. Unfortunately, this model lacks a fingerprint sensor, the A5 and A7 have this sensor. For those who are used to password-protecting their device, this will be a certain inconvenience. You get used to the sensor quickly and then you can no longer use the devices without it, it becomes inconvenient. If you did not have such a phone and you are used to entering numbers in the old fashioned way, or graphic key, then you will not feel the problem. For example, my daughter has been using A3 2015 for almost a year, the updated model has become convenient for her, no complaints or problems. But it was very difficult for me without a sensor.

Another point is the absence of an LED indicator of events, it is simply not there. It's a trifle, but I would like to see such a sensor, it can come in handy in different situations.

Display

The technical characteristics of the screen are as follows: 4.7 inches, 1280x720 pixels (312 ppi), SuperAMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, with 2.5D effect. In its class, it is one of best screens, even if it does not have the highest resolution, but with such a diagonal it is enough for the eyes. It is very interesting to hear complaints that people lack the resolution of such a screen and it seems small to them. This is something psychological, since the Retina screen on the iPhone 6s with the same diagonal has a comparable resolution - 1334x750 pixels. At the same time, the quality of the screen in A3 2016 is better in many aspects, the picture is livelier and brighter.

In A3 2016, it is almost impossible to find fault with the screen, it is of very high quality and in all scenarios of use shows Good work, whether it's reading texts or working in the bright sun. Traditionally, you can set different color display options in the settings (Adaptive screen, AMOLED movie, AMOLED photo, main). Those who prefer muted, natural colors can get them. Those who want a brighter picture are also able to choose it. This is a matter of your choice, not a manufacturer's constraints.

Automatic brightness control works correctly, I use it all the time and have no problems. Of the advantages of using it, I note that on the street in this mode the screen becomes readable, in manual mode the backlight brightness is limited to lower values.

The A3 display is one of the best on the market and has no direct competitors in its class. For the price of A3 2016, you can't get anything like this from other companies.

Battery

In this device, the battery capacity is 2300 mAh (Li-Pol). During the test, we always look at how long a video device can play (AVI, FullHD, MX Player, maximum brightness), A3 2016 works up to 13.5 hours. And this result is quite comparable with what we got for the 2016 A5, they behave the same, despite the different screen diagonal and battery capacity.

My daughter charges the previous A3 device about once every two days, she gets about 3.5 hours of screen work, a minimum of voice calls, but active communication on the network, watching cartoons. And this is a good result.

For her, A3 2016 was able to provide three days of work instead of two. That is, the profile itself has not changed, but the device began to work longer. And this is typical for the entire A-series of 2016, its operating time in different scenarios has increased, and this is very noticeable.

There is also a power saving mode, when the backlight of the screen, the frequency of the processor are limited, in this mode many will not experience problems with the operation of the device, but the operating time will increase by at least 20 percent. In the maximum power saving mode, everything turns gray on the screen, and the device can provide hours of operation even with a small charge.

This device may well work for 2-3 days for those users who are his target audience... An interesting model that works for a long time.

Memory, RAM, performance

The characteristics of the chipset are as follows - 4-core Exynos 7578 processor, frequency up to 1.5 GHz, graphics coprocessor Mali T720 MP2. In synthetic tests, this processor performed well, but as expected, there are no records. A definite gain in comparison with the previous A3, in which there was a Snapdragon 410 and it was noticeably weaker in all tasks, including games.

The built-in memory in the device is 16 GB (10.7 GB is available to the user), but there is also support for memory cards up to 128 GB.

The RAM is 1.5 GB, which is enough for all typical tasks. I would like to get more memory, but this would increase the cost of the phone. Therefore, the memory was limited, but for such a diagonal and resolution, the memory is enough for the eyes. Also, the stake was made on the fact that a typical user of such a model does not run dozens of heavy applications. But even if he does this, they are unloaded from memory, and no problems arise.

Subjectively A3 c standard interface works a little faster than the A5 and A7. But in third-party programs older models are noticeably faster. This is due to different chipsets and hardware optimization for different tasks, customization for different scenarios of using the phone.

Communication capabilities

Everything is pretty typical, USB version 2, there is support for NFC, Ant +, 802.11 b / g / n only in the 2.4 GHz band (older models work in dual bands), BT 4.1, the built-in LTE modem supports LTE Cat.4.

Camera

All cameras in the 2016 lineup for the A-series are the same, which is not bad, as it provides the same image quality, no matter which camera you choose.

The front camera does not have autofocus, but has a resolution of 5 megapixels, which is not bad, it is light-sensitive (f / 1.9).

The main camera is 13-megapixel, it is similar in characteristics to the cameras that were in the flagships of last year, gives good quality pictures, as you can see for yourself. The main improvement over the previous season is that the shots are pretty good in the dark. A number of modes that are on flagships are missing, there is no HDR mode for full resolution (only for 8 megapixels). But in general, the camera has grown a lot compared to the previous generation and will satisfy even the most discerning user.

Software

The model went on sale on Android 5.1.1, but at the end of spring it will receive an update to Android 6. Inside we see a light version of TouchWiz, the same was on the Samsung S6, most of the menus and settings are the same. You can watch a detailed video that describes all the nuances of this shell.

Applications such as S Health, child mode and others, even if they are not preinstalled.

When using KNOX, you can install any program in two copies, for example, install two messenger whatsapp and use them for each SIM card (two numbers, two messengers). You can even correspond with yourself. Exactly the same trick can be done with any software, no phone allows you to simultaneously work with two messengers on one device with different numbers, this is a unique feature from Samsung.

Impressions

The call quality is excellent, the ringtone volume is above average, you can hear it from your clothes or bag. The vibration alert is average in strength. The noise cancellation system works well, and there are no complaints about it either.

If the 2016 Galaxy A5 could be compared in price with the old, but actively selling iPhone 5s, and the models look the same in terms of the image component, then its little brother should be compared with other devices. I doubt that it can be compared with the same iPhone, the question is not in the screen (it is just different), but in the perception of models in this price group. It is a balanced solution for the mass consumer from large company which has the expected guaranteed quality, no surprises.

For those who want to compare the A3 2015 and 2016, I suggest watching our video, even with a noticeable difference in cost and a completely different aesthetics of these devices, I recommend looking at the A3 2016, it is a fundamentally different level in terms of performance and perception of the model.

To close the question of how the 2016 A-series models differ, we have a separate video where I compare them and point out the differences between the devices.

There are many new and old models on the market in this price segment. It makes no sense to compare this device with everyone else, I will try to show only the most significant models that fall under the target group that considers such smartphones. Perhaps I'll start with the Sony Z1 Compact, this is a rather old and well-known smartphone with a 4.3-inch screen diagonal (the resolution is the same, but IPS matrix). To my subjective taste, the screen loses, and much, but this can be said about almost any model in this class compared to A3 2016. Of the advantages - the former flagship of Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipsets, 2 GB of RAM, 21-megapixel camera, quality which is comparable and the gain is only due to the permission. The front camera is terrible, its resolution is 2 megapixels. You can look in the direction of the Z3 Compact, it falls into our category in terms of size, but the price is noticeably higher, it falls into the A5 level.

This device cannot be found on a wide sale, but if you search, you can find it at a comparable or even lower price. Of the minuses - old Android version, the need to find a third-party assembly. But in general, a very interesting solution, plus there is protection against water (it may disappear over time, this is a sore spot for Sony).

You can look at side of Huawei P8 Lite, but the aesthetics of the device is completely different, it is made of plastic, and it feels too much. The screen is also worse, IPS, 5 inches diagonal, but 2 GB of RAM, an 8-core processor, but a small battery, which also shows the worst result in real life.

At a cost in the range of 19-21 thousand rubles, depending on trading network this device turned out to be very successful. The recommended retail price is 21 thousand rubles, everything that is lower can already be considered a pleasant discount. The first weeks of sales showed that the device is in high demand, just like the previous model a year ago. I really like the entire A-series, but this particular model lacks only one thing - a fingerprint sensor, then it would not have been worth the price. Compact, made of good materials, with good time work. But there can be no perfect phone, and so here. For its audience, this is an excellent device without any discounts and assumptions. It is worth paying close attention to.