Review : Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V

By: Unknown on 10:45 AM

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 V Reviews - Tablets made by Samsung's 7-inch screen offers a resolution of 600x 1024 pixels with a pixel density of 170ppi. In addition, the Galaxy Tab 3V uses an sc Speadtrum 8830 Quad-core 1.3 GHz processor, Mali 400 GPU MP2, with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory that can be added with microSD up to 32GB, Android operating system 4.4.4 KitKat.

But what about the performance and features offered by the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V this? Consider the full review here

Specifications

• GSM / HSDPA
• Body: Dimensions 193.4mm x 116.4mm thickness of 9.7mm weight 310 grams
• Display: 7 inch 600 x 1024 pixels (~ 170 ppi pixel density
• Android OS 4.4.4 KitKat
• Processor: Quad-core sc8830 Speadtrum 1.3 GHz, GPU Mali 400mp2
• Memory: 8GB Internal, external up to 32GB
• Camera: 2MP primary, 2MP front
• Battery Capacity: Non-removable Li-Ion 3600mAh

Design

Samsung Tab 3V has the same design as the Samsung tablet in general, measuring 193.4mm x 116.4mm dimensions with a thickness of 9.7mm which has a weight of 310 grams weight. For material or material body is made of high quality plastic with a matte finish that is patterned like leather material. Samsung offers two color variants for this tablet that is black and white.

On the face of it there is a 7-inch TFT screen resolution of 1024 x 500 pixels with a pixel density of 170 ppi. Then at the top of the screen there is the earpiece grille, silver Samsung logo and a 2MP camera. At the bottom of the screen there is a dock as usual menu, home and multitasking.

On the right side there is a physical button that serves as a volume control and lock / power, on the left side of her, there are two plastic flaps closed slot, SIM card slot for manifold Micro SIM and MicroSD slot for external memory, then at the top there is a USB port and audio jack port, on the bottom side of plain there any slot.

At the back, the back cover is made of plastic with a matte finish that is patterned like leather, then there is a 2MP camera on the top center, speakers and Samsung logo.

Interface

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V is operating system Android 4.4.4 Kitkat, offers two options namely TouchWiz launcher and Kakatu, for Kakatu launcher is used to control when your child is using the tablet, so you do not have to worry anymore to your child if you are using your tablet.

To display the lock screen Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V displays the time and date. For unlocking system by default Samsung using swipe.

On the homescreen pages Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V only offer one page only, but you can add up to 5 pages pages, on page homescreennya are also dock with 3 shortcut icon that displays, home, file folders, and app drawer. In addition, the page also displays the location where you are, and there is also a quick searching widget from Google.

At the main menu or app drawer icon display applications numbered 24 in 1 page icon App drawer, with 4 horizontal x 6 decreased.

Display notification the bar displays a quick line toogles, brigthness silder, and audio sliders, and notification of application, unfortunately its brightness settings can not be adjusted automatically

Text input method  Samsung Galaxy Tab  3V is using the default keyboard itself, and there is also a method of Google called Google Voice Typing.

Camera

To the camera, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V using a 2MP camera on the main or rear camera, rear camera unfortunately this tablet is not equipped with LED flash, so you should not get your hopes get a pretty good picture if taking in low light conditions, the camera behind it has some features that face Beauty, Panorama, continuous pictures, and nightmode.

At the front of the tablet is the same as the 2 MP rear camera, but the features of the front camera is just one feature that beauty face

Unfortunately on this camera when used to record video only able to record VGA quality alone

Other Features

In the multimedia section, the menu Gallery in sorting in the form of an album or multiple folders as the result of a photo camera and the video record made into one folder, the results of your screenshots into one folder. To zoom Gallery itself is simple look.

For music player, Samsung provides default Google Play Music app. There are several categories that are available such as Recent, Artists, Albums, Songs, Playlists, and Genres. Then there are features an equalizer in the form of basic and advanced.

For a video player, Samsung provides Video Player bawaab from Samsung itself, then the absence of a lagging or stuttering when playing movies on this tablet and it can display subtitles on the movie you are playing.

If you want to browse, Samsung only provides the default browser from Google that Google Chrome to search for information or entertainment you want.

Connectivity

• Single Sim 2G and 3G
• WiFi 802.11 b / g / g 2.4 GHz
• A-GPS, GLONASS
• Bluetooth V4.0
• MicroUSB v 2.0

Benchmark Results

• Antutu: 19 183 points
• GPUBench: 11656 points
• Quadrant : 4317 points
• Nenamark 2: 59. 4 fps

Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V uses a battery capacity of 3600 Mah, to use the internet using the 3G connection you can use this tablet for 8 hours, Internet use dengna using a WiFi connection to 9 hours, then you can watch the video at up to 8 hours.

Excess

• An affordable price
• Large battery capacity

Shortage

• There is no LED flash on the camera
• Only VGA quality video recording

Conclusion

Pretty much what you get from the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V with price range of $ 1.8 million, it is the Samsung tablet is targeted for mid-range market, arguably the specification offered feels bear to the size of the tablet.

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Review : Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

By: Unknown on 10:32 AM

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Reviews - Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, this Phablet have the somewhat eccentric design concept for embedded curved screen on the right side. Specifications are embedded processor Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM, 16MP main camera, Android 4.4.4 KitKat and battery capacity of 3000 mAh.

Well, you are curious about the advantages and disadvantages of the Galaxy Note Edge? consider the following full review.

Specifications

• GSM / HSPA / LTE
• Body: Dimensions 151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm, weighs 174 grams, microSIM, Fingerprint sensor and the S Pen stylus
• 5.6-inch Super AMOLED screen resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Curved edge screen
• Android OS 4.4.4KitKat, planned upgrade to 5.0Lollipop
• 805 Snapdragon processor, quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450, Adreno 420 GPU
• Internal 32/64 GB storage, 3 GB of RAM, microSD slot up to 128 GB
• Camera 16 MP, 3456 x 4608 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash and 3.7MP front camera
• Battery Li-Ion 3000 mAh

Design

Broadly speaking, both the specification and design of the main Galaxy Note Edge is a derivative of the Galaxy Note 4. The design is quite sturdy and elegant. It was thanks to the use of a metal frame which surrounds the Galaxy Note Edge. While on the back is made of plastic but does not reduce the impression of elegant, because the surface has a texture like leather accents.

Because jumbo size with corners firm body, feel when holding it feels a bit stiff. However, Note Edge is still relatively comfortable and stable in the hand grip. Perhaps because the body is thin, light and the material is not easy to skid. Back cover can be opened to access the micro SIM card slot, microSD card slot and allows users to replace the battery.

At the top of the screen embedded front camera, proximity sensor, ambient light and LED notification. The bottom of the screen there is a home button flanked by multi-tasking button on the left and right back in. Interestingly, the home button now also has a fingerprint scanner function. While at the back, pinned 16MP main camera, accompanied by LED flash and speaker.

In the top section perch 3.5mm audio port, side by side with the mic and infrared port and power button are somewhat hard to reach because it is situated on top. While the micro USB port, mic and stylus two holes inhabit the bottom. Volume control is perched on the left. Well at the right unique because pinned curved display, curved screen on the outskirts Note Edge.

The question is how to hold Edge Note that the curved screen is not touched by accident? Relax, Samsung offers a hand to ignore the technology denial accidental touch, the song is also curved display it more often show information instead of shortcuts to applications. Overall design is very futuristic Galaxy Note Edge and unique. Samsung can be fairly successfully made Note Edge looks classy, ​​according to the high price.

Screen

The Edge Galaxy Note screen has 5.6 inch landscape with Quad HD Super AMOLED technology, the smaller 0.1 inch of Note 4. However, the screen is on the right side of this adds 160 pixels, the screen resolution Note Edge 2,560 x 1,600 pixels become, more Note 4 high resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, pixel density reaches 524 ppi (pixels per inch).

Carrying the latest display technology, the screen Note Edge does look very impressive, it looks very sharp, bright and pleasing to the eye with the brightness and colors. In fact, you can still enjoy this smartphone screen clarity even in the direct sunlight. Yes, we do not overdo the praise it because that's the reality.

Interface

Edge carrying the Galaxy Note Android 4.4.4 operating system KitKat (soon get Lollipop) with a touch of the latest TouchWiz interface that is optimized with a curved display. Area lockscreen minimalist look, there is quick access to the camera and open the dial pad (emergency) as well as the time and date information. You can secure the phone with fingerprint or fingerprints.

Go to the homescreen, by default you are presented with three pages, which you can add up to a maximum of 7 pages plus page My Magazine or Flipboard located on the far left. You can add application shortcuts or widgets on the homescreen panels as needed.

To display the homescreen settings, simply hold on an empty area of ​​the screen homescreen or by pinching the screen. Then the setting will appear immediately, there is an option to change the wallpaper, add widgets, further homescreen settings to change the transition effect and disable My magazine (Flipboard).

The main menu displays all the applications that you can personalize as you wish. You can change the layout of the application, create a folder, uninstall or disable applications and can also hide the application. Notification bar can be drawn from top to bottom. A wide selection of quick access appears at the top. Underneath there is brightness control, S finder and Quick connect.

Curved Edge Note display in the periphery is not decoration only. Yes, the screen can display notifications and some shortcut certain applications and features, simply wipe to change the information displayed. With the edge of the screen, Note Edge offers a new multitasking experience, because the main screen is fully dedicated to the display content. In fact, in some applications compatible, edge-screen display controls, such as the shutter to control the camera or playback for music and video player.

What is interesting is the variety of other content can also be displayed on a curved screen, such as news, results of sporting events, weather, time and date, access to S Note, social media such as Twitter, even if they are less games and user can download additional widgets store dedicated and go to settings to choose which one to presented content. At night, this curved screen can be used as an alarm clock. So, the user need not hold the phone or getting out of bed, because it can "peek" of the clock from the side.

Performance

On the inside of the Galaxy Note Edge pinned Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 805, with 450 four-speed core 2.7GHz Krait, Adreno 420 GPU which is supported by the capacity of 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage and a battery capacity of 3000mAh.

On paper, the Galaxy Note Edge does have gahar specifications, whether it performs really qualified? Yes, less is more so. Experience Galaxy Note Edge wear quite impressive, the performance is very smooth, movement between applications minimal pause menu, access the application can be done quickly, even though accessing the application simultaneously. Likewise, when playing games or playing video.

Camera

Galaxy Note Edge carrying the lens 16 megapixel camera (3456 x 4608 pixels), accompanied by LED flash, with auto and touch to focus. Embeddable also anti-shock features that OIS (optical image stabilization) of these features remain vibrant image quality is maintained even in conditions of sway. In addition, the Galaxy Note Edge rear camera has an aperture of f / 2.2 for capturing images in low light conditions better. Front camera 3.7 megapixel resolution Note Edge, equipped with a 90 degree lens, which allows taking photos with a wider angle. By default there are two modes of the camera, and a wide selfie selfie.

Camera interface has been adjusted, the camera controls and settings are on the edge of the screen. Behind the camera can take pictures with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 (16MP), 4: 3 (12MP) and 1: 1 (8.9MP). By default Note Edge is equipped with a variety of modes ranging from auto, beauty face, shot & more, rear cam selfie, selective focus, panoramas, virtual tours, HDR and dual camera. If still not, you can still download additional camera mode available in stores. To take pictures in addition to using the virtual keypad, the user can also adjust the volume button as a shutter button and also using voice control.

Galaxy Note Edge is also equipped with a variety of color effects are supported by the preview display. You can also get more effects, such as camera mode by clicking the download button is provided. While to capture moving images, you can record video with a variety of resolutions, such as VGA, HD, Full HD, Quad HD even Ultra HD. You also can shoot photos while doing video capture.

Other Features

Content photos and videos posted on the Gallery menu can sort by time and albums. Content can also be filtered based on the category of events, people, scenery, document, food, pets, vehicles, and flower. By utilizing the DLNA connectivity you can also see the content or throw the content to devices that support. There is a studio image processing application that has a popular functions such as collage, so you are not required to download third-party applications.

To play music content available default Music app and Google Play Music innate. Samsung ready to spoil the user's ear, the music player is equipped with Sound Alive a music feature that has equalizer that can be adapted to the environment as well as the genre of the song playing. Songs stored diperangkat can be categorized by title, artist, album, playlist and also folders. Embedded also Smart Volume automatically adjusts volume levels to the same song. Unfortunately, the FM radio feature absent. Other features such as congenital not miss Note comes with a full function with a variety of features such as, play speed, auto off, lyric, and others. The sound output through the speakers quite powerful although not so special.

Switch to video player, users can watch videos in a variety of popular formats complete with subtitle settings. Features pop up play and live video thumbnails can also find here. You can also see a preview of the video frame by placing a finger over timescroll ongoing.

Samsung still providing their artificial browser other than Chrome, who also attended the default condition. Browser performance made by Samsung is also not inferior to Chrome. The movement of the desktop version of a web page feels smooth, even when you do multitab although the process of change between tabs there is a little pause. Almost all of the standard features of this browser possessed, call it the New tab, Add to Quick Access, Add to shoctcut on the Home screen, Save the webpage, Share by, Find on page, Incognito mode, Desktop / Mobile view, print, and other advanced settings.

Samsung also equip Note Edge with a stylus called the S Pen inserted "sweet" at the bottom of the body. Note Edge offers the experience of the use of S Pen is perfect. Note itself is identical to the active stylus. Well, the latest S Pen has sensitifas doubled to pressure. Including haptic feedback on the screen and the ability to create a sense of 'write or draw on paper' that is more realistic. When tested, it feels a sensation that resembles the conditions written on paper, this makes it feel more natural handwriting. Coretannya accuracy can be fairly high. When you pull out the S Pen from their homes, a shortcut will automatically appear which allows users to run multiple applications supplied seed.

Features Air Command on Galaxy Note S Pen now displays four options. Action Memo, Screen Write, Image Clip and Smart Select. Action Memo and Screen Write still offers the same feature set. Action Memo allows users to write on the screen and give the command to run the application. Screen Write a quick memo application that lets users write any text on the screen and save it when you need to record something.

While Smart Select can be used to save or share items directly on the screen. Kotaki surrounding environment to be used to interact and images will be highlighted. You live store or divide. Image Clip is the latest version of the Scrapbooker, to vote parts of an image or screen for editing. Can recognize different forms of image that is used like the magic wand tool.

Ability Multi windows on the Galaxy Note Edge increased with some additional options. You can access it from recent apps menu to combine multiple windows or hold himself back button several times. In addition, you can also pull the corner of the screen to minimize the application. Multi Window can be used open 5 applications at once. Viewfinder cameras now can be opened in a multi-window mode and can also easily transfer files from one window to another window.

In addition to the S Pen, other features are S Note, the stylus can be a creative medium for writing, drawing, designing. S Note offers additional features such as Photo mode to add photos to the note.

In addition, other features such as, Scrapbook can be used to create photo collages. There is also PEN.U, a social networking style Instagram for Notes users share images that have been made. Smart remote via the built-in IR transmitter, also S Voice which works like Siri on the iPhone. Applications that are not less interesting is the heart rate monitor and S Health to support its sports activities. S Health, you can save the data using the accelerometer to keep track of and GPS to map out a route while jogging or cycling.

Next is the gesture features such as Smart Stay, Smart Scroll, Smart Pause, and so on. With holes infrared, you can also avail Note Edge instead of a remote control electronic devices.

Connectivity

• Single SIM (Micro-SIM) supports 4G LTE Cat6
• NFC
• Infrared
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
• Bluetooth v4.1 A2DP, EDR, LE
• Micro USB
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Samsung Galaxy Note Edge has brought full connectivity, call it 4G LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps. As for other needs as well embedded Bluetooth, Infrared, NFC, Screen Mirroring, Mirror Link and Wi-Fi Direct can be utilized as a means of connectivity mainstay.

Benchmark Results

• Antutu: 47 634 points
• Quadrant Standard: 12 113 points
• Nenamark 2: 59.7 fps
• Epic Citadel: 57.2 fps
• Multitouch Tester: 10
• HTML5test.com: 482 out of 555 points

Battery life

Galaxy Note Edge supported resource capacity of 3000 mAh battery, or about 7% smaller than the battery capacity 3.220mAh Galaxy Note 4. Standards indeed, yet durable enough to wear all day if not excessive to operate. Well, if the battery is low when there is no power source, then just activate Ultra Power Saving Mode feature. This feature saves battery life in the extreme, by changing the screen becomes black and white only. In addition Note also pinned Edge turbo-charging, charging enough within 30 minutes of battery will be charged up to 50 percent.

By utilizing Edge Screen, Samsung claims the power consumption when checking certain content can be minimized because it does not always use the main screen.

Based on our test results, test watch 1080p HD video: Within 1 hour the battery is reduced from 100 percent to 93 percent.

Excess

• Quad HD Super AMOLED screen
• Curved Edge display
• 3 GB RAM
• 32GB of internal storage plus a microSD slot
• 16MP camera, OIS
• S Pen stylus
• Fingerprint scanners
• NFC
• LTE support

Shortage

• Curved display more suitable for right-handed users
• Mono rear speakers
• No increase in resistance to liquids or dust
• Relatively High Price
• No FM Radio
• The casing is still dominated by plastic

Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is a special smartphone that was announced with the Galaxy Note 4. Special for Samsung buried their latest technology. With spec gahar, superior camera, nan futuristic design and a variety of unique features to pamper users. And despite the large size, in fact, quite comfortable to wear Note Edge. Yes, there is no such price, which may be a major obstacle to bring home the Galaxy Note Edge is the price. To ask for her hand, you have to prepare pocket around USD 11 million.

Technically, a great leap conducted Samsung Galaxy Note Screen Edge Edge is on. Yes, Samsung managed to do so, apply a curved screen which is like a concept for us to Galaxy Note Edge.

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Review : Samsung Galaxy E7

By: Unknown on 9:56 PM

Samsung Galaxy E7 Reviews

Samsung Galaxy E7 Reviews - South Korean manufacturing re-create the device to the ranks of the Series E series is divided into two versions of the Galaxy E5 and Galaxy  E7. Then, what is greatness?

Not long ago, we had to review the Samsung Galaxy E5. This time, we will try to review the specifications attached to the body of the Samsung Galaxy E7 smartphone. Samsung provide Galaxy E7 with almost similar specifications to the ranks of the series A, the Samsung Galaxy A3. The main points that differentiate only battery power, dimensions and capacity of RAM.

With such a difference, what will make the Samsung Galaxy E7 superior to the Samsung Galaxy A3? see more reviews.

Specification

• 2G Network GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2
• 3G Network HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100
• Dimensions: 151.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm
• Weight: 141 grams
• Display: Super AMOLED 5.5 "720 x 1280 pixels
• Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
• CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU: Adreno 306
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal Memory: 16 GB
• External Memory: microSD up to 64 GB
• 13 MP camera with LED flash, front camera 5MP
• Type SIMcard: dual nano-SIM
• Battery: 2,950 mAh non-removable

Design

Samsung Galaxy E7 has a sleek design, thin and ergonomic. Materials that wrapped the body Galaxy E7 using polycarbonate material with side-by-side frame wrapped with a layer of metal. unibodi concept, on the back of this smartphone has a design with a rough texture, so if you hold it, the handset does not easily slip out of your hand or degenerate. The first impression of grasping this smartphone, just like grasping Samsung Galaxy A3 but minus full metal layers. With a weight of 141 grams weight of 151.3 x 77.2 dimensional x 7.3 mm, making the smartphone does not fit when placed in a pants pocket.

On the bottom side of the frame, this smartphone design for the slot 3.5 mm audio jack and USB 2.0 ports. Right side, only there are buttons for volume up and down. Then, on the left side of the frame, provided the lock / power, and underneath there is a slot to open up and Nanosim microSIM card with a pin that is provided in the sales package. At the top looks plain.

Back at the rear are made from rough, in this part of the Galaxy E7 provides measures 13 MP primary camera is equipped LED flash on the left. To the right of the camera, there is a size 5.5 handset's loudspeaker. Underneath the logo and the logo of Samsung Duos. At the front above the display, there are speakers in ear, light sensor and proximity sensor. Next to it, there is a 5 MP front camera. Below the screen, there is a home button and back button and multitasking system works must be touched first.

The screen used Samsung Galaxy E7 manifold Super AMOLED, having size 5.5 with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and has a density of 267 ppi color. As a result, the screen is quite clear and sharp as well of course. However, for the protection section, a smartphone with a high price does not give Corning Gorilla Glass, so that makes it vulnerable scratched screen handset.

Interface

Samsung Galaxy E7 has embedded operating system Android 4.4.4 KitKat, which is wrapped with the latest TouchWiz interface. Thus, the user will feel a new experience in using Samsung smartphone. Moreover, the design of the interface Galaxy E7 becomes more simple. Similar to the Galaxy E5, the area lockscreen looks minimalist, with a camera shortcut icon screen side down. You will also be displayed when the lockscreen area.

Switch to the homescreen. The default page on the homescreen only provided two pages, as well as one page Flipboard. However, the page can be maximized as much as seven-page outside Flipboard page. On page homescreen shortcut application is only available with a 4 x 4 columns applications. To set up a page on the homescreen, simply hold the screen briefly on the homescreen area. When you've done that, you will be shown the settings Wallpapers, Widgets, Homescreen settings, and Themes. Additionally, you can add pages and disable Flipboard pages.

At the main menu, the Samsung Galaxy E7 display all applications that position can be adjusted according to your wishes. In addition, the settings in the main menu is just the default settings such as Edit, Create folder, Sort by, Downloaded Apps, Uninstall / disable apps, Hide apps, and Help.

Wiping the screen from top to bottom with then you will see the Notification Center. Just like the Galaxy E5, zoom was made simpler. Fast option is only available one line. However, if you want to see the shortcut icon in this area, you only have to press the upper right corner, and this smartphone will offer. Under the quick selection in a row, there is a light settings and modes Outdoors. Multi window is also available for the Samsung Galaxy E7 features. To bring it up, you just need to hold the Back button for a moment, then multi-window display.

Switch gets typing, Samsung Galaxy E7 only has two default input method. The input method is Google voice typing and Samsung keyboard. Typing on the smartphone comfortable, no lag or stuttering.

Performance

Just like the Galaxy A3, A5, and E5, E7 Samsung Galaxy comes to you with a specification that can be considered sufficiently qualified to menajalankan daily activities with powerful chipset MSM8916 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex A-53, Adreno 306 GPU. The only difference between the Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy  E7 and E5 is RAM. RAM capacity on the Galaxy E7 already fairly well with a capacity of 2 GB. To run a variety of features, applications and play games Full HD quality video can be done well and smoothly.

Camera

The handset measures 5.5 provides measures 13 MP primary camera with CMOS sensor and tela equipped with LED flash. The features contained in this camera, pretty much. These features include Auto, Beauty Face, Shot & More, Rear-cam selfie, Panorama, Continuous Shot, HDR, Night, and Animated Gif. In addition, other features such as Sport shots, and Sound & shot also available but must be downloaded first.

Front of the camera Samsung Galaxy E7 size 5 MP camera implanted. These features are available in front of the camera include selfie, Wide selfie, Continuous Shot, Night, and Animated GIF. Additionally, you can set to feature Beauty face liking. For ease of shooting, this smartphone features the Palm selfie and Tap to take pics.

The video quality on this smartphone, is quite interesting. This camera serves Full HD 1080p @ 30fps. As a result, it is no less with smartphones in the ranks of high-end. However, this quality is available not only for the Galaxy E7, but the Galaxy A3, A5 and E5 had been invested this kind of quality.

Other Features

Samsung Galaxy E7 make data and files such as photos and videos to be posted on the Gallery app. Data and files are sort by album and time. The content contained in this application was also able in fikter by category events and people. By utilizing DLNA connectivity, you also can see more content to your device supports. In addition, there is a photo editing application Studio, which has the function to make collages and others.

To play music, the default Music app and Google Play Music innate. Default music player Galaxy E7 comes with basic functions that will be grouped by Playlists, Tracks, Albums, Artists, Folders, and Devices. Format that can be played on the music player of this handset include: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA.

Switch to video players, although it has been incorporated in the Gallery application, as well as usual equip Samsung Galaxy E7 with video applications. Thus, in this application only displays the file is a video course. In this application, the display can be changed according to your wishes. Like features View as, Sort by, and Auto play next.

This smartphone has been designed to play the video with Subtitles and Liste features via Bluetooth that makes you more comfortable when watching a video file on this handset. Format which can be played in the video include MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WebM.

There is a default web browser of Samsung and Google Chrome as explorers engine cyberspace. Performance when opening the desktop version of a website with quite a lot of content, are still fast and smooth. But, if you use using the number of tabs that much, its performance will be slightly decreased. There are some standard features such as Incognito, Share, Find on page and Desktop View. In addition, there is a default standard settings such as General, Privacy and security, Accesbility, Advanced, Bandwidth management and Labs.

Connectivity

• Dual SIM (Nano SIM)
• Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, IN, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g 2.4 GHz
• ANT +
• USB 2.0
• 3.5mm jack
• For data connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy E7 only provide 3G network. For 3G networks, this smartphone supports download speeds of up to 42.2 Mbps.

Benchmark Results

• Antutu: 21 674 points
• GeekBench3: 478 points single-core, multi-core 1442 points
• Quadran Standard: 12,144 points
• GPU Bench: 14 461 points, 13 328 points normalized screen resolution
• HTML5test.com: 480 out of 555 points

Battery Life

Smartphone made by Samsung is already embedded capacity battery capacity is large enough, the 2,950 mAh. Given the specifications are good enough to run the day-to-day activities, the battery capacity is somewhat more than enough. However, if normal usage degan active data connectivity, the smartphone battery life can not last more than one day.

We test the battery life is to watch full HD 1080p video, in a time of 1 hour 28 minutes, the battery is reduced from 27% to 14%.

Excess

• Features on the camera pretty much
• Specifications are pretty
• Dimensions big screen
• Large battery capacity

Shortage

• Over price
• No Corning Gorilla Glass
• Standard chipset
• Not to 4G LTE

Conclusion

With specifications that have been outlined, the Samsung Galaxy E7 smartphone is good to use everyday needs such as messenger and social media. However, the specification is embedded is not too much different from the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy  E5. Then, the price was somewhat over price.

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Review : Samsung Galaxy E5

By: Unknown on 9:38 PM

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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Review : Samsung Galaxy E7

By: Unknown on 7:53 PM

Review : Samsung Galaxy E7

Samsung Galaxy E7 - The line-up in 2015 on the category of Samsung's mobile phone products is fairly varied. This time Samsung tries to present a product that has the diversity to enhance the user experience. One is a collection of Samsung GALAXY following.

This latest Samsung GALAXY intended for middle-class users, judging from the pricing and specifications are carried. Unlike the Samsung smartphone last year, now the vendor impressed all out, pinning the best specs, no half measures. It is also possible that Samsung's sales remained stable in the onslaught of cheap smartphones from China are now being successful.

This smartphone called Samsung GALAXY E7 that carries the Super AMOLED screen measuring 5.5 inches and is equipped with a quad-core processor 1.2 GHz 64-bit. In addition, it will also include support for 2 GB of RAM, 13 MP camera + 5 MP and a large-capacity battery. Here is the full specification of the GALAXY A7.

Design

Just as GALAXY A series, this smartphone brings the concept unibody with a dimension of 151.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm were fairly thin and compact wide-body though. Clad in a metal framework, the design of this smartphone is quite different from that adopted the GALAXY A series GALAXY Alpha concept, but very similar to the older Samsung products with rounded corners and a rear casing made of solid plastic.

In terms of display, the GALAXY E7 is promising in which a screen of 5.5 inches which has brought supported 720p HD resolution and Super AMOLED technology whose quality is unquestionable.

Hardware

Run on Android OS 4.4.4 KitKat, GALAXY E7 Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon chipset equipped 410 with Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 64-bit. The ability of the processor is fairly well where you can run the application with a very smooth and make more efficient battery consumption compared to 32-bit processor structure.

In addition, the smartphone made by Samsung is equipped 2 GB RAM, Adreno 306 graphics processor, 16 GB of internal storage and a microSD slot.

Camera

GALAXY E7 also carry special camera features. On the back there is a 13 MP camera that is equipped with LED flash, autofocus, HDR and Panorama. While powerful 5 MP front camera which is optimal for use photographed selfie because it has the support of a wide angle lens features and beauty shot.

Connectivity

There are two variants GALAXY E7, which version of the SIM Single and dual SIM. But both are only supports GSM and HSDPA, unlike GALAXY A3 has supported LTE network. In addition, there are also features connectivity and other support, such as Wi-Fi b / g / n, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, accelerometer sensor, proximity and typical applications include GALAXY Samsung and Google Apps , S-Memo, Photo Editor, Flipboard, S-Planner, Play Store, Google Maps, Google Chrome, YouTube, and Hangouts.

Conclusion

Judging from the specification which is embedded into the GALAXY E7, there is a lot of improvement compared to previous Samsung products are sold at the equivalent price range. In addition to the specifications and many distinctive features therein, the GALAXY E7 also has the support of a powerful battery, with a capacity of 2950 mAh. Samsung GALAXY E7 offers three casing color variants, namely Black, White, and Brown.

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Review : Samsung Galaxy A3

By: Unknown on 4:29 PM

Review : Samsung Galaxy A3

Samsung Galaxy A3 - The latest series of the Galaxy, has been present in front of you. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A3 been present adorn the smartphone world with luxurious design.The South Korean company, equip their products with the type of Super AMOLED screen that has been somewhat qualified to be quality. With 410 MSM8916 Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, CPU quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 and Adreno 306 GPU makes this one pretty amazing smartphone in mid-end class. Like what the overall performance of Samsung Galaxy A3? Here we apply a full review for you.

Design

Samsung Galaxy A3 has an innovative design that is sleek, thin and looks very luxurious. Seen from the body is wrapped using full metal coating, making the Samsung Galaxy A3 has a premium impression. With unibodi concept, on the back of the smartphone is designed that uses a metal material but rough. Thus, the handset is not slippery and not easy to slip or slump when you hold it.

The first impression of grasping the Samsung Galaxy A3, was once a premium impression. As it became a young executive who has a high taste, and did not look cheap. With heavy weights 110 grams with dimensions of 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9 mm, quite easy to keep this smartphone into a pants pocket.

On the bottom side of the frame, the Samsung Galaxy A3 provides a slot for a 3.5 mm audio jack and USB 2.0 ports. To the right side of the frame, there is a button up and down to adjust the volume. Turning to the left side of the frame, there is a button to Activate and deactivate the lock and turn off and turn on the smartphone. Under the lock button, there are two slots for dual-simcard and external memory that must be opened using a pin that has been provided in the smartphone sales package.

At the rear, there is a camera that is coupled with LED flash, and loudspeakers. In addition, the Samsung logo with the size as usual placed in the middle part of the back. Then, to the front, there is no front camera located on the right screen. Then next to them, there is a light sensor and light for incoming notification. At the top of this screen as usual there earpiece speaker and the speaker below the Samsung logo. After that, there is a home button to display the smartphone to the homescreen.

Screen and Interface

The screen used Samsung Galaxy A3 manifold Super AMOLED, has a size of 4.5 "with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels QHD and has a density of up to 245 ppi. As a result, the screen looks pretty clear and sharp. However, for the protection part, this smartphone does not provide Corning Gorilla Glass , thus making the screen of Samsung Galaxy A3 vulnerable scratched.

Samsung Galaxy A3 has embedded operating system Android 4.4.4 KitKat, which is wrapped with TouchWiz interface. In the area lockscreen, as always there is time and date information, as well as a major shortcut access the camera. Turning to the homescreen, you will be presented 1 homescreen that can be expanded up to a maximum of 5 pages with each featuring four columns app icons. To set the page, you stay pinching or pressing the screen for about one second. Homescreen this will be the canvas to place and arrange widgets you want. Additionally, you can create folders on the homescreen pages.

On the main menu, this smartphone can display the entire application, either the default application, downloaded applications and applications that are frequently used. Moreover, the handset offers features to hide applications available. In the zoom, you can change the custom version, or in accordance with the alphabet. Not only that, you also can adjust the position of the application on the main menu.

With a screen size of 4.5, of course Samsung Galaxy A3 is a great choice for you who do not like a smartphone with large dimensions. Galaxy A3 has a thin bezel size, wrapped in 4 colors that envelop the body made of this metal. Switch to typing, this handset features a fairly complete text input, there is a swipe function, as well as the vocabulary in the dictionary can be updated from a written message and Contacts applications available. In addition, there are also features like auto capitalization, punctuation auto, auto spacing and so forth.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy A3 sized main camera offers 8 MP CMOS sensor that has been equipped with autofocus and LED flash. These features are embedded in the rear-facing camera is quite a lot, such as Auto, Beauty face, continuous shot, HDR, Night mode, Panorama, Rear-cam selfie, and Create AGIF file. All features in the rear camera is truly extraordinary.

Switch to the front of the camera. Samsung Galaxy A3 front camera equipped with a 5 MP size. These features are found on the front of this camera does not much like the rear camera, but these features really amazing. As Wide selfie, which can perform selfie in a gang but all objects can be seen clearly. Then, there is also the Create AGIF same file as the rear camera. In addition, there are features Palm selfie, which can perform selfie by simply touching the screen one time without having to be detained long in advance.

The quality of the video is equally interesting. This camera presents a full HD 1080p quality with 30fps. The result, not least with a smartphone in the high-end. Sharpness make video recordings of these look fabulous.

Performance

What about the performance of the Samsung Galaxy A3? With the specification screen resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, chipset Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53, GPU Adreno 306. In addition, the smartphone is embedded RAM capacity of 1 GB. Galaxy performance A3 already somewhat qualified to carry out your daily activities. Not only that, the Samsung Galaxy A3 can be devoured all the heavy work without problems, such as playing games and watch full HD movies.

Other

Samsung provide Galaxy A3 with the default application that is quite abundant. Applications include Calculator, Camera, Chrome, Clock, Contacts, Drive, Email, Galaxy Apps, Galaxy Gift, Gallery, Gmail, Google, Google Settings, Google+ Hangouts, Internet, Line, Maps, Memo, Messages, My Files, Phone , Photos, Play Books, Play Games, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Play Newsstand, Play Store, Radio, S Planner, Settings, Video, Voice Recorder, Voice Search, and YouTube.

Samsung Galaxy A3 combines photo galleries and videos into one. You can see the option All which means all files yanag in the Gallery application will be displayed. Then Albums option, which makes this application are composed according albums you have created. Then, there is a third option Location. This option will display the appropriate file location that you have generated.

When you choose one of the photos, you can instantly share to social messenger application and other media. Additionally, you can edit photos with Photo Editor features, but those features must be downloaded first.

For the music player, the default application of the Samsung Galaxy A3 namely Play Music. The dominant color orange and white are attached, make you will feel comfortable when opening the application. The songs are available on the memory, will be grouped by Genres, Artists, Albums, and Songs.Format that can be played on the music player of this smartphone include: MP3, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, M4A, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC , IMY, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, OTA, RTTTL, RTX,.

For a video player, although it has been incorporated in the Gallery application, but Samsung Galaxy A3 equip with video applications. Thus, in this application only displays the file is a video course. In this application, the display can be changed according to your wishes. Like features View as, Sort by, and Auto play next.

When you play one video, then the file can be shared to messenger applications and social media. In addition, there are features Subtitles and Listen via Bluetooth that will make you feel more comfortable when watching a video with this smartphone. Format which can be played in the video include, MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, MKV, WebM.

Connectivity

• Dual SIM (Nano SIM)
• Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, AVRCP, IN, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g 2.4 GHz
• ANT +
• USB 2.0
• 3.5mm jack
• For data connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy A3 has supported GSM network 4G LTE (optional). For 3G networks, this smartphone supports download speeds of up to 42.2 Mbps and 150 Mbps for LTE 4G network.

Battery Life

Smartphone Galaxy A3 been embedded battery with a capacity of 1,900 mAh. It is small enough battery capacity is not it? Given the excellent specifications of this smartphone, so there must be a lot of demand on the battery. The battery life can last no longer than one day under normal use and connectivity data is active.

We test the battery life is to watch full HD 1080p video, in a time of 1 hour 54 minutes, the battery is reduced from 100% to 84%.

Excess

• Premium and luxury design
• Specifications are fairly high
• Features on the camera pretty much
• Affordable prices

Shortage

• Low battery power
• No Corning Gorilla Glass
• RAM capacity is small

Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy A3 is a smartphone that is pretty good at mid-end class. With a fairly high specification and design that impressed the premium and luxury, making this smartphone is amazing. However, with low battery capacity, this handset thirst for power.

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Review : Samsung Galaxy A5

By: Unknown on 4:37 PM

Review : Samsung Galaxy A5

Samsung Galaxy A5 - The presence of a premium smartphone Samsung with materials of metal seems to continue. Starting from Galaxy Alpha which was made of a metal frame. Then followed the Galaxy Note 4. Then there is the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 are entirely of metal. A Galaxy Series arguably, was created as an attempt Samsung in meeting consumer needs for a capable smartphone but with a premium design.

In addition to the special design, the Samsung Galaxy A5 wearing 5-inch Super AMOLED screen resolution of 720p, 410 Snapdragon chipset, support for 4G LTE network, 16GB of internal memory, microSD and 2GB of RAM available in it. 13MP rear camera while the front camera is 5MP. The OS is Android 4.4.4 KitKat with congenital interface TouchWiz latest version.

How is the performance of smartphone battery capacity of 2300 mAh supported as a whole? Does it fit with an elegant physical appearance? Consider the full review below.

Design

The main advantage lies in the Galaxy A5 body material, which now uses a metal material thoroughly. Significantly, the physical appearance of the Galaxy A5 looks very charming. Plus the thickness of only 6.7 mm, thin enough among products made by Samsung at this time.

When viewed at a glance, the shape of the Galaxy A5 impressed box. But actually, the corners of the A5's body possess a slightly rounded accents, making it steady on the handheld and not easily separated. This smartphone has implemented the concept of a unibody design. This means that you can not remove the rear casing or even pull out the battery like Samsung smartphones in general.

In the face of the Galaxy A5, pinned selfie 5MP camera, earpiece, proximity sensor and light. While at the bottom of the screen there is a home button flanked by multi-tasking on the right button and back button on the left. Rear there 13MP main camera that looks somewhat prominent, flash and speaker.

In the ball of the Galaxy A5 plain, but there is information 'Qualcomm 4G' which emphasizes that this smartphone supports 4G LTE network. While at the bottom there is a mic, a USB port and a 3.5mm audio port. 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.

Screen

In addition to the advantage in the body material used, one of the other advantages of the Galaxy A5 is on the screen. Galaxy A5 is embedded manifold Super AMOLED screen. Unfortunately, the screen resolution is only 720p pinned, it reminds me of Samsung's previous flagship that has been aged like the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy SIII, and the Galaxy Nexus. In fact, some of the competitors in the price segment of the Galaxy A5 has many uses 1080p screen.

However, the display screen remains sharp, clear and very good in showing icons or pictures or small sized fonts. For contrast and color saturation is also very good. In fact, you can still enjoy this smartphone screen clarity even in the direct sunlight.

Interface

Samsung Galaxy A5 has brought Android 4.4.4 Kitkat combined with the latest generation TouchWiz interface, which is more simple and elegant design icons.

On the lockscreen area there is an option to open the camera or the dial pad (emergency) directly. There is also information such as time and date.

Go to the homescreen, by default you are presented with two pages, which you can add up to 7 pages plus page My Magazine which is on the far left. My Magazine is an application launcher from Flipboard. If you do not like it you can disable the My Magazine. On the dock loaded with four application shortcuts and menu drawer on the far right side that you can not edit placement.

To display the homescreen settings, you can stand on the homescreen are empty or pinch the screen in homescren area. There are settings to change the wallpaper, add widgets, homescreen settings to change the securities transactions and disable my magazine (Flipboard), as well as the option to change the theme.

While in the main menu will display all applications that can be personalized to suit the user.

Notification bar can be drawn from top to bottom. A wide selection of quick access appears at the top. Underneath there is brightness control, S finder and Quick connect. Not escape multi window and Smart stay that allows the screen remains active while the camera sensor detects your eyes are still staring at the screen is also embedded in the Galaxy A5.

To bring up the applications that were never opened before, now we do not have to hold the home button again, because there is a dedicated button, Samsung also provides functions and kill all task manager application. Home button now switching function, press once will display the Google Now, press twice will display the S Voice.

To display multiple windows with the position of the two applications side by side on the bottom, you can hold the Back button several times to bring up the collection of applications. However, not all applications can use multiple windows.

Camera

Problem camera, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy A5 suitable for users who like to selfie. Claimed 5MP front camera capable of capturing images with a good and wide angle and features a choice of effects and interesting camera mode to photograph selfie. As for the rear camera, the Samsung entrust 13 MP sensor that has been equipped with autofocus and flash, and supported a variety of the latest features and functionality.

By default, this smartphone camera aspect ratio is 16: 9 which means capable of shooting a widescreen image. The camera interface Galaxy A5, somewhat similar to the new flagship of Samsung. 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 artifacts left side mode to switch to the front camera, flash and camera settings. For the camera mode, there are options such as Auto, Shot & more, Rear-cam selfie, Panorama, Continuous shot, HDR (Rich tone), Night and Animated GIF. Well, if not satisfied you can also download additional camera modes that have been provided by Samsung.

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 of photos, of course, can not be doubted. Results camera photo Galaxy A5 in abundant light conditions quite sharp, with detailed images and good color. In low light conditions was able to capture fine detail, although there is noise here and there.

While to capture moving images, you can record video with VGA resolution, and full 1080p HD. You also can shoot photos while doing video capture.

Performance

Samsung provide Galaxy A5 Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon SoC 410 is designed for 32-bit and 64-bit processor with quad-core Cortex-A53 speed 1.2 GHz. To support the use 2GB of RAM performance combined with Adreno GPU graphics processing 306. On paper, this A5 Galaxy specification is not so special but it is real Galaxy A5's performance is quite powerful.

Naturally smartphone middle and upper class, who owned the hardware specs Galaxy A5 can be used to execute a variety of features, applications, games and play HD-quality video with good and smooth.

Multimedia

Content photos and videos posted on the Gallery menu can sort by time and albums. Not only that, the content can also be filtered based on many categories such as events and people. By utilizing the DLNA connectivity you can also see the content or throw the content to devices that support.

To play music content available default Music app and Google Play Music innate. Default music player Galaxy A5 comes with basic functions that are equipped with various features such as equalizer (either basic or advanced forms), indigenous sound, play speed, auto off, lyric, and smart volume. The sound output through the speakers is quite powerful, but standard.

Not necessarily through the Gallery, Galaxy A5 providing video as a dedicated application. When entry will be presented two Personal tab that contains the videos in the phone memory, memory card, and the tab for the content of the devices that are connected via DLNA. Almost all popular video formats can be played here comes with subtitle and complete the setting.

Connectivity

• Single SIM (Nano-SIM) supports 4G LTE
• NFC
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n
• Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP, EDR, LE
• Micro USB
• Micro SD
• 3.5mm audio jack

Battery life

Disadvantages Galaxy A5 exist on the source of power, the smartphone is only equipped with a lithium battery with a capacity of 2300, is larger than the Galaxy Alpha that only 1860 mAh and 1900 mAh A3 Galaxy, but still relatively small. Even though there are features Ultra Power Saving Mode, it still Galaxy A5 battery performance is not optimal.

Based on the test results, the test watch 1080p HD video: Within 2 hours of battery is reduced from 80 percent to 60 percent

Excess

• Compact body and wah
• Super AMOLED screen
• 64-bit processor
• Selfie 5MP camera
• Support 4G LTE network

Shortage

• Limited screen resolution of 720p
• Normal specifications
• Price classified over price
• There is no LED notification

Conclusion

Samsung is not what it used to be, that's the right phrase see South Korean mobile phone manufacturer is no longer entirely of plastic, the Galaxy A5 is one of the proofs. This device has been used metal materials for the whole body, although the design has not changed much. Overall the build quality and finish featuring an elegant and classy impression.

Playing in the middle class, the Galaxy A5 priced in fact not cheap, Samsung offered in the range of 5 million. But for consumers who are interested, to be honest this smartphone really simple, easy to use, innovative design offers luxury and 5-inch Super AMOLED display 720p stunning, 64-bit specification smartphone is indeed normal, but the performance is still reliable. 4G LTE network has also been supported.

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