Samsung Galaxy A series
The Samsung Galaxy A series is a line of entry-level and mid-range Android-based smartphones and tablets (and formerly premium mid-range devices before 2023) manufactured and developed by Samsung Electronics as part of their Galaxy line, succeeding both the Galaxy J series and the Galaxy S "mini" line and slotted below the flagship Galaxy S series. The first models in the series were the first-generation Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5, announced on 31 October 2014, and released in December 2014.