Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) (SM-A310F) — PHN
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Released 2015, December | 132g, 7.3mm thickness | Android 5.1.1, up to 7.0 | 16GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| 4G | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) |
| Dimensions | 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3 mm (5.30 x 2.57 x 0.29 in) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 1.31 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm 2 (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Platform Specifications
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 Adreno 306 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7578 Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) |
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Battery Specifications
| Battery | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) memory Specifications
| Internal | 16GB 1.5GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/1.9, AF |
PHN Region Firmware Info
PHN - NetherlandsA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The PHN code is used in Netherlands by Vodafone NL, Telfort, T-Mobile, KPN, Tele2, with one Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware version known so far.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) PHN Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware for the Netherlands PHN region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) (SM-A310F) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
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PHN Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the PHN CSC on the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)?+
The PHN CSC is used by Vodafone NL, Telfort, T-Mobile, KPN, and Tele2 in Netherlands. Flash the PHN firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware versions are available for the PHN region?+
Currently one known Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) firmware version is available for the PHN (Netherlands) region.
How is the PHN CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. PHN is the code for Netherlands (Vodafone NL, Telfort, T-Mobile, KPN, and Tele2) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.