SAMSUNG GALAXY A SERIES NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY IN THE UK
New Galaxy A3 and A5 smartphones combine a stylish design with a host of innovative features to make life easier
London UK – Friday 3rd January, 2017 – Samsung Electronics today announced that the Galaxy A series, the company’s latest mid-range smartphones, are now available to purchase in the UK. Available in two variants, the new A3 and A5 devices combine style with an enhanced camera and other innovative features to make consumers’ everyday lives more convenient.
The Galaxy A Series feature enhanced front and rear cameras to enable users to capture moments in brilliant clarity on the go. The advanced camera technology now offers super-accurate autofocus, resulting in vibrant and clear photos; even ones that are captured in low-light conditions. Offering a stylish design as well as the latest technology, the Galaxy A3 and A5 devices feature a metal frame and 3D glass back that draws on Samsung’s premium design heritage.
Perfect for staying connected on the go, the Galaxy A series offers a long lasting battery life and Fast Charging*, enabling users to get their device back to full power faster than ever before. What’s more, for the first time, the Galaxy A series offers IP68 water and dust resistance, allowing it to withstand elements including rain, sweat, sand and dust so that users can take it with them almost anywhere.
UK consumers can buy the new Galaxy A3 & A5 through Samsung’s online store (priced £369 for A5, and £279 for A3), as well as selected carrier and retail partners. The A Series models are available to buy in four colours including Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist and Peach Cloud.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/uk
*Fast Charging on A5 only
Samsung Galaxy A5 Product Specifications:
| Galaxy A5 |
Network | LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators |
Display | 5.2” FHD Super AMOLED |
AP | 1.9GHz Octa Core |
OS | Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow) |
Camera | Rear : 16MP (F1.9), Front : 16MP (F1.9) |
Video | MPEG4, H.265(HEVC), H.264(AVC), H.263, VC-1, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8, VP9 |
Audio | MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+,AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus |
Additional features | MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option * Samsung Pay launches may vary by market-readiness |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC (UICC, eSE) |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner, Barometer |
IP Code | IP68 |
Memory | 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 256GB) |
Dimension | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9mm |
Battery | 3,000mAh, Fast Charging |
Samsung Galaxy A3 Product Specifications:
| Galaxy A3 |
Network | LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators |
Display | 4.7” HD Super AMOLED |
AP | 1.6GHz Octa Core |
OS | Android 6.0.16 (Marshmallow) |
Camera | Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 8MP (F1.9) |
Video | MPEG4, H.265(HEVC), H.264(AVC), H.263, VC-1, MP43, WMV7, WMV8, VP8, VP9 |
Audio | MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+,AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus |
Additional features | MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option * Samsung Pay launches may vary by market-readiness |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® v 4.2, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC (UICC) |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall, Fingerprint Scanner, Barometer |
IP Code | IP68 |
Memory | 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage Micro SD slot (up to 256GB) |
Dimension | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9mm |
Battery | 2,350mAh |
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