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Phones
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A

Smartphone

Display diagonal
3.70 in*
Chipset
TI OMAP 3430*
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
3.70 in*
Display pixel density
252 ppi*
Resolution
480 × 800*
Panel
Display: Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 480 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 800 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    3.70 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    480 px*
    Vertical pixels
    800 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
TI OMAP 3430*
Processor
720 MHz Cortex-A8*

Memory & storage

Storage options
1 GB, 384 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 384 MB RAM / 1 GB storage*
    Memory
    384 MB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Memory options

  • 384 MB*
    Capacity
    384 MB*
  • 0.375 GB*
    Capacity
    0.375 GB*

Storage options

  • 1 GB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Rear*

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,500 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Reported value 3: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.1, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 2.1, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 2.1, A2DP*
Reported value 4: 2.10*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • compass*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
119.5 x 59.8 x 12.5 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)*
Weight
128 g*

Colors

  • Cream White*
  • Deep Black*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 29 fields
Body Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    g*
    original
    128 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
TI OMAP 3430*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
720 MHz Cortex-A8*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    720*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    720 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
PowerVR SGX530*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 28*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Samsung Galaxy A*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Internalmemory
1GB 384MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    384*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    384MB*
    span
    • 4*
    • 9*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
VGA videocall camera*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1500 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Deep Black, Cream White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 100 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
HSDPA 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.384*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    0.384 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
119.5 x 59.8 x 12.5 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    12.5 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.49*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.49 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 42 fields
body weight
128 g (4.52 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    g*
    original
    128 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm (~54.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3.7*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.7 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    39*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    39.0 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    480*
    y
    800*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 800*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 39*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
Galaxy A*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
HTML*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
DMB TV MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Document viewer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Deep Black, Cream White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.384*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    0.384 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 2.1 (Eclair)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
TI OMAP 3430*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
720 MHz Cortex-A8*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    720*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    720 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
PowerVR SGX530*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
1 GB, 384 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    384*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    384 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 100 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display protection
Corning Gorilla Glass*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
VGA videocall camera*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2010, April. Released 2010, May*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.48 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.48*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.48 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1500 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 13 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 560 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
119.5 x 59.8 x 12.5 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    12.5 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.49*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.49 in*
    span
    • 38*
    • 45*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
128* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
Super AMOLED*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels X
480*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
800*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
3.7* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
54.5* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
0.375* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,500* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
133.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Model
Samsung Galaxy A*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2010.0*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Height (mm)
119.5* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
59.8* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
12.5* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 44 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 560 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G)*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 13 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)*
Battery · Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery*
Body · Dimensions
119.5 x 59.8 x 12.5 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, A-GPS*
Comms · Radio
No*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n*
Display · Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass*
Display · Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)*
Display · Size
3.7 inches, 39.0 cm2 (~54.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Browser
HTML*
Features · Features
DMB TV MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player Document viewer*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Launch · Announced
2010, April. Released 2010, May*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash*
Main Camera · Single
5 MP, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p*
Memory · Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included*
Memory · Internal
1GB 384MB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Deep Black, Cream White*
Historical price
About 100 EUR*
Misc · SAR EU
0.48 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 2100*
Network · Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Platform · Chipset
TI OMAP 3430*
Platform · CPU
720 MHz Cortex-A8*
Platform · GPU
PowerVR SGX530*
Platform · OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair)*
Selfie camera · Single
VGA videocall camera*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Deep Black
Deep Black*
Cream White
Cream White*
Display
Display
Diagonal
3.7* in
Horizontal pixels
480* px
Vertical pixels
800* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Memory options
384 MB
Capacity
384.0* MB
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
384 MB RAM / 1 GB
Memory
384.0* MB
Capacity
1.0* GB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*
compass
compass*

* Provisional data