Samsung Galaxy E5 Review - After the release of the Galaxy Series A 3 pieces with weapons Galaxy A3, A5 and A7. Samsung re-introduced the two newest Galaxy, but this time was in series E. Both phones are Galaxy Galaxy E5 and E7. Well, we will review for Galaxy E5 advance.
How the overall performance Galaxy E5. Let's consider the following full review.
Specifications
- GSM / HSPA | Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
- Body dimensions 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm
- 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen resolution of 720p
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat
- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon processor 410, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53, Adreno 306 GPU
- Memory 16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
- 8 MP camera, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, front 5MP
- Battery 2400 mAh
Design
Glance physical appearance Galaxy E5 does look similar to the Galaxy A5, it is only natural because the outline has a similar design concept and use the same screen size of 5 inches Super AMOLED 720p.
The difference is if the Galaxy series A body is made of metal material which makes it look a whole premium, while the Galaxy series E's body is made from polycarbonate plastic material. However, E5 coated bezel with metal-style finish, which makes it look elegant, though not help much in displaying premium impression.
Galaxy E5 pretty solid structure, on the corners of the body has a rounded accent, so steady and comfortable in the hand. Smartphone 7.3 mm dimension 141.6x70.2x looks pretty slim and compact, applying the concept of a unibody design. So it can not open the back cover or even pull out the battery. The control panel and connection port embedded in the side of the body. SIM card tray mechanisms, with the injector system to remove it.
Goto advance Galaxy E5, pinned selfie 5MP camera, earpiece, proximity sensor and light. Unfortunately, there is no LED notification. While at the bottom of the screen there is a home button flanked by two capacitive buttons, multi-tasking at the back button on the right and left. Pinned to the back of the main 8MP camera that looks somewhat prominent, accompanied by a flash and speaker.
In the upper segment plain, while the mic, USB port and a 3.5mm audio port on the bottom inhabit. On the right side volume keys up pinned down. While on the left there is a power button, SIM card slot (Using Nano SIM) and microSD. There are two tray provided Galaxy E5, one for the main SIM card (SIM 1), and second only to the SIM card and microSD slot. Troublesome is when you want to use a second tray. Because apply subtitute mechanism, if insert the SIM card, microSD card automatically came off, and vice versa.
Screen
One of the added value that the Galaxy E5 contained in the display sector. Galaxy E5 is embedded manifold Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 720p. 720p resolution claimed to be more efficient than 1080p battery.
The use of AMOLED screen is the screen on the Galaxy improve E5. Display screen is bright and sharp, good contrast and color saturation is also very good. Viewpoint vision screen of this phone was widespread. In fact, despite being in the sun you can still enjoy the clarity of the screen smartphone, available Outdoor Mode, in order to adjust the display when you are outdoors.
To personalize the display, you can adjust the font size, font type and level of brightness. Additionally, the screen display settings are also quite complete, there are four display modes, namely Adaptive Display, Cinema AMOLED, AMOLED Photo and Basic. So you can adjust according to taste your eyes, do not forget the security features of Samsung, Smart stay also been pinned.
Disadvantages screen Galaxy E5 is the absence of a protective coating such as Corning Gorilla Glass technology. So, those of you who intend to propose Galaxy E5 should be careful in using it, and you should post Tempered Glass Screen Protector.
Interface
Smartphone Android 4.4.4 Kitkat has touched the latest TouchWiz interface, which is more simple in design. For example in the area of the lockscreen, minimalist look, with quick access to your camera and dial pad (emergency). Similarly embedded information such as time and date.
Go to the homescreen, by default you are presented with two pages, which you can add up to a maximum of 7 pages plus page My Magazine or Flipboard located on the far left. On the dock pinned four application shortcuts and menu drawer on the far right that can not be changed placement.
To display the homescreen settings, simply hold on an empty area of the screen homescreen or by pinching the screen. Well, there is a setting to change the wallpaper, add widgets, homescreen settings to change the transition effect and disable My magazine (Flipboard), as well as the option to change the theme.
The main menu displays all the applications that can be personalized to suit the user. You can change the layout of the application, create a folder, Uninstall or Disable application easily and can also hide the application.
Wipe from top to bottom, it will be posted notification panel, zoom made simpler, faster access options embedded only one line without any notification setting mode option with thorough icon. Underneath is the brightness control and Outdoors mode to adjust the brightness of the screen with ease. Do not miss the multi windows, a feature to display two applications side by side on the bottom position, you simply hold the Back button several times to bring a collection of applications. Unfortunately, not all applications support.
To bring up the applications that are opened now do not have to hold the home button, because there is a multi-tasking dedicated button, the function of task manager and kill all. Home button now turning to display Google Now service.
The latest generation of smartphones like Samsung, Galaxy E5 also includes the option 'Easy Mode' with a simple layout and large icons are quite useful and easily understood by new users of smartphones.
Camera
Galaxy E5 embedded 5MP front camera, ideal for users who like to photograph selfie. Because the front camera is equipped with a variety of features and modes of interesting camera to photograph selfie. For example selfie Wide mode, which allows a wider selfie photo with photo angles up to 110 ° in portrait mode and 120 ° in landscape mode. As for the main camera, you can take advantage of Rear-cam selfie mode that automatically detects and focuses on faces. Interestingly, when taking photos selfie, you do not need to press the shutter icon. But it can take advantage of voice, or by moving the palms.
Galaxy E5 carries an 8MP rear camera which has been equipped with autofocus, flash and the latest features and functionality. Galaxy E5 Camera has an interface structure, arrangement and the main features which is not much different with the latest Galaxy series. Both photos and videos have the same interface. Quite easy to use and is supported feature information that is easily understood. The right side of the video recorder icons, photo shutter, camera mode and preview images. While the left side there is a mode to switch to the front camera, flash and camera settings. For camera mode was complete as Auto, Beauty face, Shot & more, Rear-cam selfie, Panorama, Continuous shot, HDR (Rich tone), Night and Animated GIF. To take a photo, you can also use voice control feature. Simply by saying Smile, Cheese, Capture or Shot, as well as for video recording.
Concerning the quality, the camera image results Galaxy E5 quite normal, in abundant light conditions less sharp photo, picture detail and color is noticeably lacking. While in low light conditions is still able to capture detail, although there is noise here and there. Well, if the images are still considered unsatisfactory, you can take advantage of Photo Editor features that previously had to be downloaded first on the Samsung Galaxy Apps. In addition to photos, the camera of this phone supports the ability to record full HD 1080p video. While recording video, you can also take photos.
Multimedia
Content photos and videos posted on the Gallery menu can sort by time and albums. Content can also be filtered by category people. By utilizing the DLNA connectivity you can also see the content or throw the content to devices that support. There are several image processing applications Studio popular functions such as collage app, so you are not required to download third-party applications.
To play music content available default Music app and Google Play Music innate. Default music player Galaxy E5 comes with basic functions that are equipped with various features such as equalizer (either basic or advanced forms), indigenous sound, auto off, play speed, lyric, and smart volume. The sound output through the speakers is quite powerful, but standard.
Not necessarily through the Gallery, Galaxy E5 provide video as a dedicated application. When entry will be presented two Personal tab that contains the videos in phone memory or memory card, and the Devices tab for the content of connected devices via DLNA. Almost all popular video formats can be played here comes with subtitle and complete the setting.
In addition there is an FM radio with interface is quite simple but unique. You can search for radio waves by turning the tuning, or pressing the search button channel. There are also some shortcuts to favorite channels. FM radio in the phone also supports RDS technology and the ability to record radio broadcasts (FM Recording).
Performance
Galaxy E5 comes with qualified hardware support, namely Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 are designed for 32-bit and 64-bit, quad-core Cortex-A53 speed 1.2 GHz, Adreno 306 GPU and pitted 1.5GB RAM to support its performance. RAM is arguably enough responsibility, but it's better than the 1GB. Naturally smartphone middle class and above, in the performance of the real Galaxy E5 is quite powerful, run a variety of features, applications, games and play HD-quality video can be done well and smoothly.
Connectivity
- Dual SIM (Using Nano SIM) 3G Network
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n
- Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP, EDR, LE
- Micro USB
- Micro SD
- 3.5mm audio jack
Benchmark Results
- Antutu: 21 247 points
- Quadrant Standard: 12 255 points
- Nenamark 2: 54.8 fps
- Epic Citadel: 58.5 fps
- Multitouch Tester: 10
- HTML5test.com: 480 out of 555 points
Battery life
Galaxy E5 is equipped with a capacity of 2400 mAh lithium battery. When conducting a review of the hours of 9 am to 9 pm (12 hours), with the use of standard, WiFi connected flight mode, for browsing, downloading the app, play games, watch videos and more, the battery was reduced from 100 percent to 40 percent
Well, while critical and need longer battery life, available Ultra Power Saving modes that can reduce battery consumption by shutting down unneeded functionality, make sure you stay active smartphone when you really need it.
Excess
- Super AMOLED screen
- 64-bit processor
- Selfie 5MP camera
- Thin body
- Dual SIM Dual
Shortage
- Limited screen resolution of 720p
- There is no LED notification
- No NFC
- Not support 4G LTE
- Tray 2 together with the SIM slot MicroSD
Conclusion
Using a metal material in the Galaxy series A, it makes diusungnya prices soaring, while the specification offered fairly bear. So, if you feel the price is too expensive lineup of Galaxy A, although Samsung packaged with premium design. Well, to fill the gap, Samsung presents the lineup Galaxy E, which is made of plastic but equipped with similar specifications, but with a much more affordable price. Although the design is fairly monotonous, but overall the build quality and finish is very good.
This smartphone is really simple, easy to use, and a 5-inch Super AMOLED display 720p that can spoil your eyes, even reliable performance. So choose a design or a more affordable price do you think?
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