Samsung Galaxy A3 Review: Samsung's A-series smartphones continue what the Galaxy Alpha started by bringing premium metalwork into a Samsung-centric world previously devoid of such luxurious materials. The Galaxy A3 is the baby of the bunch, so does it feel as good as it looks?

Premium metal design; Beautiful screen; Excellent battery life; Lightweight

The Galaxy A3, with its 4.5in screen, is the smaller version of the very similar Galaxy A5. It's a great-looking alternative to the bigger Samsung flagship phones, but should you buy one? Find out in our Samsung Galaxy A3 review.

Overall, the A3's improvements for 2017 are pretty significant and make this nice-size, reasonably priced phone even more appealing for those who like the idea of the Galaxy S7 but can't quite stretch their budget that far. Its waterproofing and fingerprint sensor are both convenient and practical, and the good-looking design makes it easy to forget that this phone has a price tag that's half that of many flagship phones. That said, there are alternatives if you're willing to look to other brands, and you might be surprised to find that you'll get more for your money. We'd recommend checking out the Moto G5 and Nokia's new offerings before you buy the Samsung Galaxy A3 to see whether they appeal to your wallet a bit more.