Seoul, Korea – October 31, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3, offering a refined, trendy design and the most advanced functions to support social networking. Available in a variety of colors and sizes, both devices empower younger consumers to quickly and easily capture meaningful moments, connect to social media and share their daily lives.
“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.”
The Ultra Slim, Full Metal Design
The Galaxy A5 and A3 are Samsung’s slimmest smartphones to date, featuring refined full metal unibody designs that are 6.7mm and 6.9mm thin, respectively. Both devices will come in a variety of colors, including Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver and Champagne Gold, to accommodate the personal style and preference of diverse users.
5 MP Front Camera for Unmatched Selfies
The Galaxy A5 and A3 offer a superior mobile and social experience to young consumers who want to express their unique style while constantly staying connected. Sporting an advanced 5MP front-facing camera, taking vivid selfies is now easier than ever before. Innovative photo-taking features, such as Wide Selfie, Palm Selfie, Animated GIF, Beauty Face Features, and Rear-cam Selfie, let users capture attractive selfies in high resolution by automatically detecting and focusing on a person’s face. Users are also able to quickly and easily share photos or videos on their favorite social media channels with the device’s fast network speed of LTE Category 4 standard.
Vivid Display and Powerful Processor
The Galaxy A5 and A3 are ideal for young consumers seeking practicality and functionality. Both devices are equipped with an extraordinary Super AMOLED display and Adaptive Display technology to deliver clearer images with deep contrast and better viewing angles for more vivid, colorful content in virtually any environment, even under bright sunlight. The Galaxy A5 and A3 are also outfitted with a Quad Core 1.2 GHz processor for seamless multi-tasking and faster browsing experience. In addition, the Galaxy A5 and A3 include popular features exclusive to Galaxy devices, such as Ultra-Power Saving Mode, Private Mode and Multiscreen, as well as adjustable audio which intelligently adapts and enhances sound output based on the user’s surrounding environment.
*Varies by markets and models
The Galaxy A5 and A3 will be available in select markets including China starting in November 2014.
Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com.
Samsung Galaxy A5 Products Specifications:
| Network | 4G: LTE Cat4 (150/50Mbps) 3G: HSPA+ 42.2/5.76Mbps |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor |
| Display | 5.0” HD Super AMOLED |
| OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
| Camera | Rear: 13MP AF with LED Flash Front: 5.0MP |
| Camera Features | Wide Selfie, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty Face Features |
| Video | H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VP8, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8 |
| Playback : FHD(1920*1080) @ 30fps | |
| Audio | Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, FLAC, Vorbis(OGG), WAV |
| Additional Features | Ultra Power Saving Mode, Changeable Theme (Natural, Classic, Casual, Romantic) *Varies by markets |
| Google Mobile Service | Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth: 4.0(BLE) | |
| ANT+ | |
| NFC (LTE version only) | |
| A-GPS/ GLONASS | |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, RGB ambient light, Hall Sensor |
| Memory | 16GB Internal memory + micro SD slot (up to 64GB) 2GB RAM |
| Dimension | 139.3 x 69.7 x 6.7mm, 123g |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy A3 Products Specifications:
| Network | 4G: LTE Cat4 (150/50Mbps) 3G: HSPA+ 42.2/5.76Mbps |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor |
| Display | 4.5” qHD Super AMOLED |
| OS | Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
| Camera | Rear: 8MP AF with LED Flash Front: 5.0MP |
| Camera Features | Wide Selfie, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty Face Features |
| Video | H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VP8, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8 |
| Playback : FHD(1920*1080) @ 30fps | |
| Audio | Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, FLAC, Vorbis(OGG), WAV |
| Additional Features | Ultra Power Saving Mode, Changeable Theme (Natural, Classic, Casual, Romantic) *Varies by markets |
| Google Mobile Service | Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth: 4.0(BLE) | |
| ANT+ | |
| NFC (LTE version only) | |
| A-GPS/ GLONASS | |
| Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Geo-magnetic, RGB ambient light, Hall Sensor |
| Memory | 16GB Internal memory + micro SD slot (up to 64GB) 2GB RAM |
| Dimension | 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm, 110.3g |
| Battery | 1,900 mAh |
* Features and functions will vary by market.
* All functions, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities are subject to change without notice or obligation.
* User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.
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