There is little to no need for an upgrade for those who already own last year's Galaxy A3 (2016) . With its similar build quality, this year's model does have a few advantages, though. First of all the Galaxy A3 (2017) is now IP68 dust- and waterproof.

high-quality workmanship; water and dustproof (IP68; USB Type-C port with USB-OTG; LTE; NFC; 802.11 ac Wi-Fi; very bright well-adjusted AMOLED display; decent camera; decent performance; stays cool; good speaker; very good battery life

smooth and slick back side, only LTE Cat; 4, no Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL, no dual SIM, no optical image stabilization, PWM-flicker

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017 edition) is a compact and slim smartphone with a stunning unibody design. With a decent processor, excellent screen and good camera, only the battery life is below average. The price has now fallen considerably, making it excellent value for money.

Samsung was a prime culprit in the growth of smartphone screen sizes, but back in 2014 it tried something different with the Galaxy Alpha - it offered a high-end phone in a small scale body. We feel that the Galaxy A3 is the Alpha's spiritual successor and we're here to look at the third iteration.

Aside from a few downsides, the Galaxy A3 (2016) managed to put in such a convincing performance last year it easily became a signature mid-range device. Samsung is hoping to repeat the experience, and so is looking again to release a new version of its Galaxy A3.

I did not like this phone because I thought the phone was not a genuine Samsung which I may be wrong about. I also couldn't use my Verizon network on the phone so I sent it back.

The Samsung Galaxy A3 gets the S7's sleek design & waterproofing as well as plenty of updates over its predecessor.

My A3 2016 was great and served perfectly until stolen recently. Brought this model as a replacement and it is even better, with added security features and several more updates that make personal and work life very easy to keep organise.

Samsung Galaxy A3 Smartphone (2017 purchased for my wife to replace her Galaxy S5 Mini. JL price matched Carphone WarehouseInitial indications good, phone is responsive in use, easy to use & build quality improved.

fantastic phone brought this one to replace my old broken phone. The Samsung app for health really good. The size phone fits nicely into my jeans back pocket while I am working as cleaner.

I'm returning this Item bcoz i double ordered it...im 80years old and i don't need 2 mobile. One mobile like this for me is enough. Hope my return will be recieved by the Office of Littlewoods. Thank u!