Samsung Galaxy A3 Core: Bluetooth Codes, Wireless Charging, IR Blaster

Samsung A3 Core is an entry-level Android smartphone running Android 10 (Go Edition). It is the successor to Samsung Galaxy A2 Core which was released in April 2019. PS: it is not the same as Samsung Galaxy A03 Core.

Welcome to our complete guide to the Samsung Galaxy A3 Core. On this page, we cover everything you need to know about this smartphone, including its specifications, price, release date, and more.

Samsung A3 Core in brief:

• OS: Android 10.
• Release Date: August 2020.
• Network Type: 2G/3G/4G
• Display: 5.3-inch, 720×1480 pixels resolution
• Processor: MediaTek MT6739
• Selfie Camera: 5 MP
• Rear camera: 8 MP
• RAM: 1 GB
• ROM: 16 GB
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• Review

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core Specs

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 8(900) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
• 5G mobile network bands: No.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 10 (Go Edition)

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 141.7 x 67.3 x 8.6 mm
• Weight: 150g
• Display: 5.3 inches, 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Red. Blue. Black.
• Physical Build: Plastic

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type: 64-bit, 1.5 GHz Quad-core, Cortex-A53
• Processor Name: MediaTek MT6739
• Graphics Processor: PowerVR GE8100
• RAM: 1 GB
• Internal Storage: 16 GB
• External Storage: microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Camera: 8 MP camera, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front-facing Camera: 5 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: No.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: No.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• USB: microUSB v2.0.
• NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 3000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 5W standard charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: SM-A013GZKDXFE.

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core Release Details 

• Announced: August 2020
• Release Date: August 2020
• Country Availability: United States. Nigeria. Canada. United Kingdom. Australia. Ghana. Kenya. South Africa. Senegal. Tanzania. Cote D’Ivoire. India. Pakistan. Indonesia.

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core

• Price: $90.
• Samsung A3 Core Price In Nigeria: ₦33,000.
• Price in Kenya: Ksh. 8,999
• Price in Ghana: 325 Cedis
• Samsung A3 Core Price in South Africa: Rands 1 399,00
• Price in Tanzania: TZS 195,000
• Price in Uganda: UGX. 264,000
• Price in Indonesia: IDR 916,500
• Price in Pakistan: Rs17, 500

Questions and Answers about Samsung A3 Core

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about this budget Android smartphone.

Does Samsung A3 Core have a fingerprint scanner?

The Samsung A3 Core does not have a fingerprint reader.

Does Samsung A3 Core have Gorilla Glass?

No; the Samsung A3 Core does not have Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.

Does Samsung A3 Core have quick charging?

No; the Samsung A3 Core does not have quick charging technology. 

Will the Galaxy A3 Core work in the USA?

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core has limited network support across various US carriers and telecom operators that run GSM-based networks. What this means that some bands are supported, while others are not. You will have to make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core Hands-on Video

Samsung A3 Core Alternatives and Competitors

If you would like to explore other smartphone brands, you can get the itel A36, with similar specs, for a little less.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict for Samsung A3 Core

The Galaxy A3 Core is an entry-level Android phone and one of the most affordable 4G phones around. If you want 4G LTE at a pocket-friendly price, and can live without a fingerprint reader, you should consider this phone.

Read our Samsung Galaxy A3 Core unboxing and hands-on and our full Samsung Galaxy A3 Core review.

Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation that we make based on our evaluation of the specs of the device. It is a general guide designed to help you understand how much value a smartphone offers for its price. It is not a stamp of quality assessment or an endorsement of the device or of the manufacturers. Be sure to ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device, as MobilityArena may not be held responsible for your buying decisions.

Phone Review Rating

The Galaxy A3 Core is a decent entry-level Android smartphone with 4G LTE. It lacks a fingerprint scanner, something that you will find on many competing devices at similar price points. Those competing devices mostly lack 4G, though.

It is well-built too, and for $90 or ₦33,000, it isn’t a bad choice. You can read our unboxing and hands-on, as well as our full Samsung Galaxy A3 Core review.

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core Alternatives

There are a number of available options in the ₦35,000 price range. TECNO POP 4 is one of them. It offers double the RAM and storage of the Core A3, and also has a much bigger battery, but lacks 4G LTE.

itel S15 Pro also has double the Samsung A3 Core’s RAM and ROM, has 4G LTE, but runs a slightly older software.

There is also Infinix Smart 4 16GB + 1GB, matching the memory specs of the Samsung, a slightly bigger battery, along with 4G LTE.

The Galaxy A3 Core’s predecessors, Samsung Galaxy A01 Core and Samsung Galaxy A2 Core, are also still on sale for a little less. The A2 Core has the same memory specs as the A3 Core, but a slightly smaller display. It is a 4G LTE device too.

For a little more, and for better performance and features, including a bigger 6.5″ display, a Snapdragon 450 chipset, 13MP triple camera, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM, and a heftier 5000mAh battery, you should look at Samsung Galaxy A02s.  Other Samsung phones that offer more include: Samsung Galaxy A02, and Samsung Galaxy M02.

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