Samsung launches Galaxy A3 and A5 in China

Samsung has launched two new devices—The Galaxy A5 and A3, featuring all-metal unibody constructions.

The new Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 smartphones being launched in China and will arrive later in the US and the rest of the world.

The Galaxy A5 features a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon (either the 400 or the 410) and 2GB of RAM. There's a 13MP auto-focus primary camera at the rear, while the front-facing unit is a 5MP type. The A5 will come with 16GB of internal storage, while users will be able to expand that with the use of a microSD card.

Glaxy A5 and A3 are the slimmest phones samsung has ever made, measuring in at 6.7mm and 6.9mm respectively. The company is targeting young consumers with its Galaxy A lineup, with an alleged focus on social networking for which both devices come packing some nifty selfie-centric features.

Samsung has pulled features such as its ultra battery saving mode from flagship devices to be included in the Galaxy A series. Users will also have the ability to switch between four themes, a first for a device to come from the Samsung stable.