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Samsung Z3

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Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7730*
Processor
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7*
Display diagonal
5 in*
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh*
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,280 px

Display

Display diagonal
5 in*
Display pixel density
294 ppi*
Resolution
720 × 1280*
Panel
Display: Super AMOLED
Horizontal pixels
Display: 720 px
Vertical pixels
Display: 1,280 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    5 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    720 px*
    Vertical pixels
    1,280 px*
    Technology
    Super AMOLED*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7730*
Processor
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7*
Graphics
Mali-400*

CPU core groups

  • Cortex-A7*
    Cores
    4*
    Listed frequency
    1.3 GHz*

Memory & storage

Storage options
8 GB, 1 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1 GB RAM / 8 GB storage*
    Memory
    1 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Memory options

  • 1 GB*
    Capacity
    1 GB*

Storage options

  • 8 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*

Cameras

  • Front selfie*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    5 MP*
    Position
    Front*
    Role
    selfie*
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*
  • Rear camera 1*
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Resolution
    8 MP*
    Position
    Rear*
    Aperture
    2.20 f-number*

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

Power specifications

Battery capacity
2,600 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4*
Reported value 2: 4.0, A2DP, LE*
Reported value 3: 4.0, A2DP, LE*
NFC
No*

Sensors

  • Accelerometer*
  • proximity*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)*
Weight
137 g*

Colors

  • Black*
  • Gold*
  • Silver*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 42 fields
body weight
137 g (4.83 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    137*
    unit
    g*
    original
    137 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
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
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
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm (~69.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    68.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    68.9 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
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 128 GB (uses shared SIM slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    128*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    128 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    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
Z3*
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, Wi-Fi Direct*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
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
MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/AAC/Flac player Photo viewer Document viewer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, Silver, Gold*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform chipset
Spreadtrum SC7730*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-400*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
8 GB, 1 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 10*
    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
8 MP, AF, f/2.2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 110 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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main camera features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc models
SM-Z300H/DD, SM-Z300H*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
5 MP, f/2.2*
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
  • value
    2.2*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.2*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2015, October*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.53 W/kg (head)     0.48 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.53*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.53 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.48*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.48 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.70 W/kg (head)     0.77 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.7*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.70 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.77*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.77 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    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 2600 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,600*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2600 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
battery music play
Up to 55 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Available. Released 2015, October*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 15 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    7.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    7.9 mm*
    span
    • 13*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.31*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.31 in*
    span
    • 35*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 18 fields
Body Weight (g)
137* 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
720*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Pixels Y
1,280*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Size (inches)
5* inches
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Screen to Body Ratio (%)
69.5* %
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
RAM (GB)
1* GB
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Selfie 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
4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
2,600* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
122.10000000000001*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Model
Samsung Z3*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Launch Expected Year
2015.0*
Scope and conditions
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Height (mm)
141.6* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
Width (mm)
70* mm
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Thickness (mm)
7.9* mm
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 47 fields
Battery · Music play
Up to 55 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 15 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable*
Body · Dimensions
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)*
Body · SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Body · Weight
137 g (4.83 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE*
Comms · NFC
No*
Comms · Positioning
GPS, GLONASS*
Comms · Radio
FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct*
Display · Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)*
Display · Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.5% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
Super AMOLED*
Features · Features
MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/AAC/Flac player Photo viewer Document viewer*
Features · Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Launch · Announced
2015, October. Released 2015, October*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR*
Main Camera · Single
8 MP, f/2.2, AF*
Main Camera · Video
720p@30fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)*
Memory · Internal
8GB 1GB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Black, Silver, Gold*
Misc · Models
SM-Z300H/DD, SM-Z300H*
Historical price
About 110 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.53 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2*
Network · 3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Network · Speed
HSPA*
Network · Technology
GSM / HSPA*
Platform · Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7730*
Platform · CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7*
Platform · GPU
Mali-400*
Platform · OS
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4*
Selfie camera · Single
5 MP, f/2.2*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Black
Black*
Silver
Silver*
Gold
Gold*
Display
Display
Diagonal
5.0* in
Horizontal pixels
720* px
Vertical pixels
1,280* px
Technology
Super AMOLED*
Front cameras
Front selfie
Resolution
5.0* MP
Position
Front*
Role
selfie*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Memory options
1 GB
Capacity
1.0* GB
8 GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
1 GB RAM / 8 GB
Memory
1.0* GB
Capacity
8.0* GB
CPU core groups
Cortex-A7
Cores
4*
Listed frequency
1.3* GHz
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
8.0* MP
Position
Rear*
Aperture
2.2* f-number
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer*
proximity
proximity*

* Provisional data