Make Get-Together Extra Special through GALAXY A5 and GALAXY A3. Samsung’s innovative 120° wide selfie feature on the GALAXY A5 and GALAXY A3 celebrates true togetherness
The technical advances and overall pervasiveness of technology has long been accused of hitting the pause button on human relationships but this couldn’t be farther from the truth thanks to the arrival of Samsung’s hotly anticipated GALAXY A5 and A3. The GALAXY A5 and GALAXY A3 exemplify the perfect union of technology and human connections – showcasing the most advanced functions optimised for a social networking experience centered around the user; packaged in a refined, premium metallic trim.
“As more young people are getting smartphones, social networks apps are booming, feeding in turn the selfie craze that has swept over the world in the past years. The GALAXY A5 and GALAXY A3 jump on the selfie bandwagon and further redefine it with their signature wide selfie feature, which complement the needs of a highly digitally connected and style conscious youth audience,” said Lee Jui Siang, Vice President, Mobile, IT and Digital Imaging, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.
In conjunction with the arrival of the GALAXY A5 and A3, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is also excited to introduce the ‘Bestnya Bersama’ campaign today. The campaign theme certainly speaks to the origins of the GALAXY A5 and A3, we aim to bring Malaysian youth together through the wide selfie feature and music platform.
Present at the launch event were the GALAXY A Series’ A Team comprising of Izzue Islam and Venice Min, and the A-list home grown talents – Najwa Latif, Shawn Lee, Ke Qing, Paperplane Pursuit, Liyana Fizi and An Honest Mistake.
Amazing Variety to Express “You”
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. Stylish and sleek, the GALAXY A5 and A3 are slim enough to slide into your pocket and hold comfortably in the palm. The GALAXY A5 and A3 equipped with refined full metal unibody design, allowing users to stand out from the crowd with the slim and sleek metal finish. Both devices will come in a variety of catchy hues, including Pearl White, Midnight Black, Platinum Silver, and Champagne Gold, to accommodate the personal style and preference of diverse users.
A Must for Avid Shutterbugs
The Samsung GALAXY A5 and A3 have one of the features that avid shutterbugs will adore is the advanced 5MP front-facing camera with the innovative Wide Selfie mode. Now, users are able to capture a group picture without huddling close to one another just to nab the perfect shot. Users are also able to quickly and easily share photos or videos on their favourite social media channels with the device’s fast network speed of LTE Category 4 standard.
Astounding Viewing Experience
Taking its cue from the flagship GALAXY mobile device experience, the GALAXY A Series is 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, colourful content in virtually any environment, even under bright sunlight.
The GALAXY A5 and A3 will be available at the recommended retail price of RM1,199 and RM899 respectively from 9 January onwards at all Samsung Experience Stores and Samsung authorised dealers. On the other hand, the GALAXY A7 will make it to Malaysian shores shortly in February 2015. More information will be disclosed closer to the availability date.
For more detailed device information and on the Bestnya Bersama campaign, please visit http://www.samsung.com/my/ or follow us on Samsung Mobile Malaysia’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia.
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) | |
Private Mode | |
Multi-Screen | |
Quick Connect | |
Google Mobile Services | 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) | |
Private Mode **Varies by markets | |
Google Mobile Services | 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 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)
1GB RAM |
Dimension | 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm, 110.3g |
Battery | 1,900 mAh |
* Features and functions will vary by market.
* All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product 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.