About which its advantages are described in sufficient detail, it can be safely attributed to fashion gadgets. If its ancestor A3 was intended primarily for calls, then this device is designed for full-fledged work in all respects. It is useful not only for ordinary conversations, but also for performing operations on the Internet.

The body of the unit is completely metal. This is the main distinguishing feature of the A5. There are other features in its configuration, but they do not distinguish it from analogues as brightly as its external design.

Meet in the body

By design, the Samsung Galaxy A5 phone, the reviews of which are quite warm, does not fundamentally differ from other representatives of the series. When the manufacturer tried to create the highest quality case, the percentage of defects was very high. It is natural that the level of assembly and the quality of materials do not cause any complaints from users.

The frame, made of metal, frames the gadget by analogy with Alpha "or" Note 4 ". Its edges shine in the rays of light no worse than in these phones. The back panel is made of the same material. Despite this, it has a non-metallic color , and tone-on-tone matches the body.

It has several holes for antennas. But they are not striking due to the dense, uniform color. The owners of the phone claim that thanks to this technique, the designers managed to achieve a holistic, concise appearance of the gadget, which cannot but please people with good taste.

The smartphone about the design of which is full of admiration of buyers, is presented in different color variations. First of all, white, black, blue, pink and golden units went on sale. This range is no different from that of the A3 models. There is a high probability that the manufacturer will expand it and complement it with fresh, creative shades. Although this set is already in great demand among buyers.

Strength test

White models are cast with mother-of-pearl. They are not matte and play beautifully with Some owners carry out tests for damage resistance of the Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone case. The reviews of these people indicate that even if you specifically scratch its surface, the scratches that appear will be barely noticeable and will not be evident.

Some buyers may initially think that the frame of the phone is actually plastic, covered with foil for shine. In the 3.5 mm jack, they also saw the same material. But in fact, it is real metal a few millimeters thick, like its back. It differs in the special durability and massiveness.

The device can withstand falls without injury. If desired, any device can be bent, regardless of what material it is made of. To do this with the Samsung A5 model, the reviews convince you that you will have to try a lot.

How is everything arranged?

The layout of the controls is traditional. The volume button is located on the left side, and on / off on the right. On the same side - connectors for nano-SIM and memory cards. The Samsung Galaxy A5 Duos model is designed for 2 memory cards. Reviews of its owners confirm: both SIM cards cannot work simultaneously with a card reader, which causes a lot of complaints.

At the ends there are 2 microphones, at the bottom there is a USB port and a 3.5 mm jack for headphones or a headset. Above the screen are also light and proximity sensors. Below it are 2 touch and 1 mechanical buttons.

The display is the "mirror of the soul" of the smartphone

If the A3 model was equipped with a 4.5-inch display with qHD resolution, then the Samsung A5 phone is equipped with a 5-inch SuperAMOLED screen with HD capability. Users claim that these features of the gadget make the image more contrasting compared to its predecessors. And thanks to a number of special settings, you can set the desired level of gamma and other display parameters.

When using automatic backlight adjustment, it is not bright enough and even dim. By operating in this mode, less battery is used, which therefore lasts longer.

How resilient is he?

A 2300 mAh Li-Ion battery is built into the body of the device. She does not belong to the most powerful. The video on the phone can play continuously for about 12.5 hours. This is a higher figure than other Samsung models. A5, whose characteristics do not differ too much from analogues, stands out against their background, at least due to a more powerful battery.

With a quiet mode of operation, the gadget can live without charging for about 2 days. At the same time, you can talk for an hour, send two dozen SMS and listen to music for quite a long time. If the load is higher, the smartphone will last a day without recharge. For comparison: C5 sits down at lunchtime. Phone "Samsung A5" is gaining 100 percent charge in less than 2 hours.

Memory, chipset and performance

In most markets, you can find a model that supports LTE. It has a maximum price and is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 - MSM8916 chipset with 4 cores and a frequency of 1.2 GHz. It's one of the best mid-priced phones out there with great performance. RAM is measured in two gigabytes, and built-in - 16 (about 12 of them are available). Memory cards can expand this figure to 64, which is enough for most users of the Samsung A5 phone. Owner reviews are filled with positive comments about this.

A distinctive feature of the A series gadgets is that it is impossible to use 2 SIM cards and a MicroSD card at the same time. Therefore, the owner of the device has to decide what is more important for him.

During synthetic tests, the chipset does not show the best results. But this does not affect performance, and the Samsung A5, whose characteristics completely satisfy users, works quickly and efficiently. Also, thanks to him, it is possible to achieve a longer charging time than previous models.

The smartphone also features standard communication features: USB, NFC, Ant+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and a built-in LTE modem with support for LTE Advanced Cat.4.

What to photograph?

The front lens is not equipped with autofocus. But it has a resolution of 5 megapixels and does not cause any particular complaints from users. The main camera is 13 megapixels. The best models of last year were equipped with such an "eye". With it, you can create pictures of pretty good quality. But in the dark, this camera, like on previous models, does not show high results.

Software is the brain of the gadget

The device is equipped with the latest version of Android 4.4.4 and TouchWiz shell. The latter also belongs to the novelties of its series and is used on the top Samsung models. Galaxy A5, reviews of which can give a complete picture of its features, is equipped with a built-in FM radio. Many smartphone owners perceive it as a nice addition to the standard equipment. Although most of them, as they say, are neither cold nor hot from the presence of a radio, since they prefer to listen to their own music loaded on a memory card.

If the A3 had only 1 GB of RAM, which significantly narrowed the range of possibilities, then on the Samsung A5 model (user reviews confirm this fact), this drawback has been corrected. From the App Store, you can safely download all kinds of useful applications to the unit. These include, for example, S Health, "children's" mode, and others that are not installed by default. If in the previous trim levels some important icons were missing in the menu, then in the A5 they are presented in full required volume.

Impression

The call on this phone sounds loud and clear. Speech is transmitted clearly, without interruption in the operation of the speakers. The volume of the conversation is not satisfactory. The microphones are conveniently placed and guarantee that the interlocutor will hear what is said, even if you are walking along a noisy street.

The radio part has a high level of sensitivity, no worse than that of Galaxy C4 and C5, based on Qualcomm chipsets. Attempts to measure the level of radiotact can hardly be called productive, because it does not work on marketing samples and prototypes.

The cost of Galaxy A5 in Russia is about 420 US dollars, which is quite a lot for a device with such characteristics. A smartphone can hardly be called a leader in terms of technical capabilities, but the manufacturer lures buyers by attracting them with something else. He focuses on the design, in particular on the metal body.

This model will suit people who do not like plastic and are ready to overpay for a high-quality framing of the device, despite its unremarkable specifications. In addition to the appearance, this gadget has no fundamental differences from its predecessors of last season. And they, in turn, continue to enjoy consistently high demand from buyers to this day.

To date, the phone from Samsung, which was called the Galaxy A7, is considered one of the best smartphones on the market for such technology. However, due to the high cost, generally corresponding to the quality of the device, the device is not very popular with buyers. It is because of this that the company decided to transfer a large number of functions and design components to another phone of the same line. Let's talk about it in this article. Its name is "Samsung Galaxy A5". It was released in 2017, but already sold out among consumers in quite a large number. Perhaps the fact is that the gadget has taken its place in the middle price category. In order to compile a complete description of the device, we will be based on customer reviews.

General inspection

The Samsung A5 phone in such a short time was able to establish itself as a fairly powerful device for its price category. The operating system that is used is "Android 6.0", in other words, "Marshmallow". Moreover, the interface and the menu of the phone look quite interesting and fresh. This is because the manufacturer has installed its own shell. The gadget works as fast as possible due to the presence of 3 GB of RAM and an 8-core processor.

The screen received a diameter of 5 inches, resolution - 1080 × 1920 pixels. Consumers are completely satisfied with such characteristics. What else can the display boast? It will not fade in direct sunlight. Outdoor visibility is excellent in all weather conditions.

Smartphone "Samsung Galaxy A5" received a wireless Internet module, operates with frequencies of 2.4 and 5 GHz. The manufacturer has built in a fingerprint scanner that functions perfectly.

Even with such excellent characteristics, consumers still caused some nuances of a negative reaction. In Russia, the average cost of the device is 28 thousand rubles. It is much more expensive than all of its competitors. But of course, the quality of the latter is significantly inferior.

The Samsung A5 phone has received distinctive characteristics. What is this about? About the presence of glass that covers the case, as well as the use of protective technology. The latter makes the smartphone resistant to dust and water. Also, the device received a unique design, which fully claims to be premium. The manufacturer also took care of fast charging. The 3,000 mAh battery only takes about 1 hour to charge.

Pros and cons according to consumers

Consumers immediately after the purchase began to look for disadvantages and advantages. Consider first the positive characteristics of the phone.

• The screen is large and perfectly fits the size of the case.
• There is a separate port for a memory card.
• The case is protected from water and dust.
• The design is incredibly good.
• Charging is the fastest.

And what are the disadvantages found by the owners? It’s worth noting right away that they don’t hit hard on the reputation of the Samsung A5 phone. A more detailed review is presented below, while briefly reviewing the shortcomings.

• Due to the ratio of the dollar to the ruble, the cost is slightly overpriced. Although for an American buyer, it is ideal.
• Some consumers note the disadvantages of using the Marshmallow operating system.
• Due to the presence of glass on the case, the device seems rather fragile, but no one has yet ventured to test its strength.

Specifications

The phone went on sale in mid-January 2017. Around the same time, a case for the Samsung A5 also began to be sold. The average cost of the gadget, which has already been mentioned above, is 28 thousand rubles. Available body colors: blue, gold and black. The form factor is already clear: a smartphone. Gadget dimensions: length - 14.6 cm, width - 7.1 cm, thickness - 0.7 cm. Total weight of the phone - 160 gr. Of the available touch functions, the following can be noted: barometer, accelerometer, fingerprint scanner, compass, light, proximity, hall sensors. There are also conventional mechanical buttons: power keys, volume control. You can protect your device with a PIN, password, pattern, or fingerprint.

These are the characteristics of the Samsung A5 phone. What is missing is a more detailed description of each of the elements.

• CPU. The Exynos 7880 chipset was used. The processor received 8 cores for operation. The clock frequency falls short of 2 GHz, limited to 1.9 GHz. Perhaps this “conquered” consumers with the Samsung A5 phone.
• Memory. The internal memory is 32GB and the RAM is 3GB. The phone works with microSD. Its maximum capacity can reach 256 GB.
• Display. Supports multitouch. Diagonal - 5.2 inches. The color rendition is standard - 16.7 million. The Samsung A5 smartphone did not particularly distinguish itself with these characteristics.
• Camera. The main and front received a resolution of 16 megapixels. There is a flash that makes it easier to shoot in dark places. If possible, geotags are allowed. Video recording function is provided. Using the wireless module, it is allowed to connect to TVs. Panorama shooting function is available.
• Battery. Capacity - 3 thousand mAh. It is possible to quickly charge the phone, while the wireless process is not. In standby mode, it can last up to 320 hours. When talking - no more than 12 hours. With continuous music playback - up to 30 hours, and video - up to 8 hours.

Separately, it is worth considering the equipment. The phone is sold with a special coupon from the service, instructions for the user, headphones, charger and rechargeable battery.

Feedback on the display and design

Most consumers call the thickness of the Samsung A5 device, the characteristics of which already make you think about buying it, normal. By today's standards, it is impossible to declare it too small, but it is optimal. Pleased with the weight of the device. Moreover, due to the use of protective technology, it was quite expected that the dimensions would become somewhat large. Consumers called the presence of a speakerphone on the right side part a coup. An additional improvement is that the camera does not protrude from the body. Consumers liked it quite a lot. After all, when the device is on the table, it does not swing.

Buyers noted a good screen. It is possible to bring any applications to the active display in order to have quick access to them. A lot of the reviews have focused on how amazing the screen-to-body ratio is. The phone is easy to hold and manage.

Processor and memory reviews

When it comes to the processor and memory, fans of the game immediately come to life. I must say that the phone works fine with quite capacious programs, even if we are talking about 3D graphics. So gamers should also pay attention to the Samsung A5.

RAM reviews are also good. Users note that due to the built-in shell, which consumes few resources, the phone does not slow down and works as quickly as possible. Some were upset that out of all 32 GB, only 23 GB is available to the user. But the memory is easy to increase with external media.

Camera Reviews

We continue the review of "Samsung A5". Reviews about the camera are only good. Consumers note some difference between the pictures of the front matrix and the main one. The first is deprived of autofocus and flash, but the photos are still of high quality. Everyone admits that this option is considered almost the best.

I was also pleased with the ability to shoot video at 30 frames per second. The material is obtained in Full HD quality, which cannot but deserve laudatory reviews.

Communication Feedback

Some Samsung A5 owners (reviews are 95% positive) were skeptical that the manufacturer made two ports for nano-type SIM cards. Two radio modules work at once, so both numbers are always active. The phone supports interaction with 4G networks, the transmission speed also impressed many. The device has a built-in bluetooth module that works flawlessly.

What impressed the customers the most? A special port is built into the phone, which allows you to connect a charger, synchronize with a computer, and also work with a mouse and keyboard.

The fingerprint sensor is equipped in the Home button. Buyers were divided in opinion: some liked this decision, while others did not. It works on touch technology, so there is no need to “wake up” the phone once again.

When preparing an article about the competitors of the Samsung Galaxy A5, the Five-Inches editors faced a difficult task. We set a goal to choose the real competitors of the Galaxy A5 - smartphones that cost the same or less, have advantages, but are not without disadvantages. It is silly to compare A5 with flagships or state employees, we are interested in gadgets that are in the same price category!

The final list of Samsung Galaxy A5 competitors included seven models. Eight more models are worthy of mention, although it is difficult to call them direct competitors of the new product from Samsung - either the characteristics or the price are very different.

And one more note. We decided not to divide phones into "Chinese" and "non-Chinese". China produces quite decent smartphones, and paint, as practice shows, can even cover the iPhone. So let's go!

Competitor Samsung Galaxy A5 - Meizu Pro 6 - is built on a 10-core MediaTek Helio X25 chipset, which works in conjunction with a Mali-T880 MP4 graphics adapter. We immediately write down the characteristics of iron in a plus, but the battery capacity is in a minus. The Meizu Pro 6 battery is only 2560 mAh, and this negatively affects autonomy.

Advantages over Galaxy A5

1. Powerful 10-core processor.
2. Better graphics adapter.
3. 4 gigabytes of RAM.
4. There is a version with 64 GB of internal memory.
5. The resolution of the main camera is 21 megapixels.
6. The 32 GB version is significantly cheaper.

Basemark OS 2.0

AnTuTu 6

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)

Meizu Pro 6 Disadvantages:

1. There is no protection against dust and water, while the Galaxy A5 has an IP68 rating.
2. The front camera is only 5 megapixels (16 megapixels - in the Galaxy A5).
3. Smaller main camera aperture (f/2.2).
4. Below indicators of autonomy - a rather weak battery affects. The numbers are in the table.
5. Samsung A-series smartphones have an Always-On-Display function.
6. There is no microSD expansion slot.
7. According to user reviews, it sometimes slows down, and the color rendition leaves much to be desired.

Galaxy A5 2017: battery life rating compared to Meizu Pro 6

	Galaxy A5 2017	Meizu Pro 6
Autonomy rating	95 hours	57 hours
Web surfing	14:31	07:36
Video playback	16:02	09:57

One of the two big-screen Galaxy A5 competitors on our list. Meizu Pro 6 Plus is built on an 8-core Samsung Exynos 8890 chipset paired with a Mali-T880 MP10 graphics adapter (ten GPU cores). Add to that a 5.7-inch QHD Super Amoled display, spice it up with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and you've got a good smartphone to mention.

Benefits of Meizu Pro 6 Plus vs Galaxy A5

1. Top eight-core Samsung processor.
2. Very cool graphics card.
3. 4 GB of RAM is better than 3 GB in "A-fifth".
4. 64 GB of internal memory.

Basemark OS 2.0

AnTuTu 6

GeekBench 4 (multi-core)

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (1080p offscreen)

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)

Disadvantages of Meizu Pro 6 Plus:

1. No protection against dust and water.
2. The main camera is 12 MP.
3. There is no microSD expansion slot.
4. The price is comparable, and in some stores even higher.

Galaxy A5 2017: battery life rating compared to Meizu Pro 6 Plus

	Galaxy A5 2017	Meizu Pro 6
Autonomy rating	95 hours	96 hours
Web surfing	14:31	15:51
Video playback	16:02	14:42

The main advantage of this Galaxy A5 2017 competitor is speed. In benchmarks, the Huawei P9 is noticeably ahead of its rival, but in the autonomy rating, the A5 leaves the P9 far behind. Otherwise, the phones are similar - the same screen size (only the P9 has an IPS matrix), the same resolution, there is a 256 GB expansion slot, the base Huawei P9 is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory.

Advantages of Huawei P9:

1. Powerful Kirin 955 octa-core processor with Mali-T880 graphics.
2. There is a version with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of memory.
3. Dual main camera module with Leica optics and Sony sensor. According to user reviews - the camera is excellent.
4. Good sound.

Basemark OS 2.0

AnTuTu 6

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (1080p offscreen)

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)

Disadvantages of Huawei P9:

1. No IP68 protection.
2. IPS screen.
3. The front camera is only 5 megapixels.
4. There is no Always-On-Display feature.
5. Loses in the autonomy rating.
6. More expensive than the Galaxy A5.

Galaxy A5 2017: battery life rating compared to Huawei P9

	Galaxy A5 2017	Huawei P9
Autonomy rating	95 hours	75 hours
Web surfing	14:31	09:15
Video playback	16:02	08:46

It's the turn of the Samsung Galaxy A5 competitors based on the top Snapdragon 820 and 821 chipsets. The first on this list is Xiaomi Mi5s, which is cheaper and significantly outperforms its competitor in terms of performance. The autonomy indicators are also in order, although in this Xiaomi Mi5s is inferior to the new Samsung.

Advantages of Xiaomi Mi5s:

1. The top processor of 2016 is a 4-core Snapdragon 821 with Adreno 530 graphics.
2. Head and shoulders above the competitor in terms of performance.
3. 64 GB of internal memory.
4. Cheaper.

Basemark OS 2.0

AnTuTu 6

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (1080p offscreen)

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)

Disadvantages of Xiaomi Mi5s:

1. No IP68 protection.
2. IPS screen.
3. The main camera is 12 MP.
4. Front camera 4 MP.
5. There is no Always-On-Display feature.
6. Slightly inferior in the autonomy rating.

Xiaomi Mi5 Pro is built on the Snapdragon 820 chipset, and this immediately gives it an advantage in popular benchmarks. The main camera is not inferior to the A5 module, the screen diagonal is slightly smaller (5.15 inches), the resolution is still the same Full HD.

It should be noted that Xiaomi Mi5 is available in several versions. The Standard variant is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, which completely repeats the characteristics of the Galaxy A5. Xiaomi Mi5 Pro offers 4 GB of RAM in combination with 128 GB of internal memory, which compares favorably with the competitor.

Advantages of Xiaomi Mi5 Pro:

1. Quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 graphics.
2. Giant advantage in terms of performance.
3. 4 GB of RAM.
4. 64 GB of internal memory.
5. The version with 32 GB of internal memory (Standard) is much cheaper.

Basemark OS 2.0

AnTuTu 6

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (1080p offscreen)

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)

Disadvantages of Xiaomi Mi5 Pro:

1. No IP68 protection.
2. IPS screen.
3. Front camera 4 MP.
4. There is no Always-On-Display feature.

The second competitor of the Galaxy A5 2017 with a screen size of 5.7 inches and Quad HD resolution. It is presented in several versions, so you can choose from 4 or 6 GB of RAM and from 32 to 128 GB of internal memory. The main camera is good with a resolution of 21 megapixels, but the front camera is weaker - 8 megapixels and f / 2.2 aperture. As for autonomy, LeEco Le Max 2 is inferior to Galaxy A5 in all respects.

Benefits of LeEco Le Max 2

1. Snapdragon 820 with Adreno 530 graphics.
2. Front camera 21 MP.
3. Up to 6 GB of RAM.
4. Up to 128 GB of internal memory.
5. The 3/32 GB version is much cheaper.

Basemark OS 2.0

AnTuTu 6

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (1080p offscreen)

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)

Disadvantages of LeEco Le Max 2

1. No IP68 protection.
2. There is no microSD slot.
3. IPS screen.
4. Front camera 8 MP.
5. There is no Always-On-Display feature.
6. Despite the 3100 mAh battery, it is very inferior in autonomy.

I I chose between Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 for a long time, but confidently opted for the latest model due to the undoubted advantages of the A5 smartphone. So, let's start the analysis of the characteristics and comparative analysis!

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˙·٠ ●๑۩ Frame:

With solid, refined design, build quality is good, the aluminum case does not walk, gives the impression of a reliable construction. Aesthetically, the Samsung Galaxy A5 is more attractive than the Samsung Galaxy A3 and Samsung Galaxy S5. The Samsung Galaxy A5 has shock-resistant glass: I saw a foreign video where they throw a sledgehammer from a height of 20 cm and at least henna glass on the screen. For this special thanks to the manufacturer. In the place where aluminum is soldered to glass, the metal case seems to be very rigid, because the glass is, as it were, pressed into the metal frame, plus the metal itself is cold, unlike plastic. I miss the streamlining of the edges of the screen, they seem rough to me and scratch my fingers a little.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Description of the location of buttons, inputs / outputs:

H and on the back side is the main camera, a ringing speaker and an LED flash. On the right side is the lock button. On the left side is the volume control. The buttons are large and moderately hard. On the bottom edge of the usb input for the headset.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Screen:

AT The Samsung Galaxy A5 has a 5” HD screen, which is 0.5 inches larger than its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy A3, although the layout of the buttons and inputs is identical on both models. There are two microphones in the A5 - at the end at the top, at the end at the bottom - they look like two tiny holes in the case. Compared to the A3 model, the A5 model is much thinner, looks more feminine and, of course, attractive. I was also bribed by the fact that it has a completely metal body - there are no plastic inserts on the sides or on the back painted surface. And this is important when small children grow up in the house - after all, the toy is not cheap. I will also say that scratching the case is very difficult, only if you take sandpaper and purposefully spoil it. I have a Samsung Galaxy without a case yet, so the smartphone has already passed some tests. The screen has good anti-reflective properties, so you can easily work with your phone on a sunny day. In general, I really like the screen - typical Samsung brightness, rich colors, natural colors, optimal contrast.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Battery:

P I was also pleased with a more capacious battery, it is 400 mAh more than that of the Samsung Galaxy A3. My A5 phone holds a charge of 10 hours in game or talk mode for a week in standby mode, most likely it would have survived easily. But I didn’t test it like that, I charge it every 2-3 days, sometimes every day, which I think is very, not bad, given the size and the very bright maximum screen backlight. The flash photography mode discharges it the most - it is very powerful. The smartphone can be charged from the network and from the computer via a usb cable.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Power and Performance:

AT Samsung Galaxy A5 2 GB of RAM (A3 has only 1 GB), it is very noticeable, all operations, processes are carried out at the speed of sound, sometimes even the eye does not have time to catch the picture change - it works so fast. It has 4 processors with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, which give high performance and speed.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Speaker:

E There is one speaker on the front panel, embedded in glass with a fine mesh. At maximum volume, the sound is not distorted, the smartphone sounds very pleasant.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Cameras:

F the front camera in the Samsung Galaxy A5 is only 5 megapixels - for Skype conversations and selfie shots, it’s not bad, good photos. The main camera is 13 megapixels - like modern digital cameras, there is an LED flash - it is also a paved flashlight if you download the application on Google Play. The camera is made of sapphire glass - it does not break or scratch. Autofocus is in both cameras, there is no flash in the front. The main camera is suitable for everyday shots, but I would not recommend the camera for artistic photography. There is a beauty mode - you can quickly remove minor imperfections on the skin, as well as enlarge the eyes, reduce the nose up to caricatures. The cameras also shoot video, the maximum resolution of the main camera is 4128x3069 px photo, video 1080 p - which is not bad at all.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Sim cards:

S amsung Galaxy A3 supports two SIM cards at once, this is a DUOS smartphone: a standard regular SIM card and a micro SD card. I don’t know about anyone, but I don’t like that in order to remove or replace a SIM card in the case, you need to put a thin hairpin or needle, sorry, but I don’t always have a sewing kit with me. Sometimes I just want to say: “The demons walled it up!”))) There was an original key, but the child attached legs to it.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Radio:

E There is one radio module, but the radio will only work with headphones - they act as an antenna. The headphone input is standard 3.5.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Memory:

AT built-in memory is only 16 GB. Of these, 4 GB are occupied by the needs of the system. I understand that it is not fashionable to do more now, but I would like more. Well, not enough for me, not enough!

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Network:

With smartphone Samsung Galaxy A5 works in 2G and 3G networks. You can receive a call to the second SIM card when the first SIM card is busy. In the settings, you can easily assign one of the sim cards as the main one. When calling, you can change the SIM card.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Platform:

With Samsung Galaxy A5 smartphone runs on Android 4.4.4. It has a proprietary interface and is stuffed with Google products.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Top menu overview:

E If you turn on the Samsung Galaxy A5 and swipe down from the top, you will be taken to the quick launch menu for many customizable applications. Again, in the Samsung Galaxy A3 there are only settings.

So what can be done there?

W i-Fi, geodata, sound, screen rotation, bluetooth, mobile. data, dir. max power, multiple windows, mobile hotspot, screen mirroring, NFS, sync, smart standby, power saving, blocking mode..

To In addition, you can select the backlight level of the screen and, if the device is running low, reduce it, thereby extending the life of the battery. There is also infa about two SIM cards, I have Beeline and MTS and they coexist well.

H Below are notifications and my entries with the ability to add a note to the entry.

To In addition, there is a "Settings" button at the top:

Quick Options: Data usage, sound, screen and wallpaper, lock screen, notification bar. They are customizable - you can remove something, add something: oh, there are a lot of them. Here settings themes:

• - connections (example: Wi-fi, Bluetooth, modem, other networks);
• - device (sound, brightness, font, control panel, etc.);
• - my settings (backup and reset, accounts, modes, etc.);
• - system (language, date, time, accessories, memory, help, etc.);
• - applications (application manager, standard applications, application settings, etc.).

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Characteristics from the manufacturer:

General characteristics

smartphone

Operating system

Type of shell

classical

Housing material

Control

mechanical/touch buttons

SIM card type

Number of SIM cards

Multi-SIM mode

alternating

Dimensions (WxHxD)

69.7x139.3x6.7 mm

Screen type

color HD Super AMOLED, touch

Touch screen type

multi-touch, capacitive

Diagonal

Image size

Number of pixels per inch (PPI)

Automatic screen rotation

Melody type

polyphonic, MP3 ringtones

Vibrating alert

Multimedia features

Camera

13 megapixels, LED flash

Camera features

autofocus

Video recording

Front-camera

yes, 5 million pixels.

Video playback

H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VP8, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8

MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, FM radio

Voice recorder

Headphone jack

Video output

Standard

GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, LTE, LTE Advanced Cat. 4

Support for LTE bands

2100, 1800, 850, 2600, 900, 800 MHz

Access to the Internet

WAP, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

Interfaces

Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, ANT+, NFC

satellite navigation

GPS/GLONASS

A-GPS system

Protocol support

Memory and processor

CPU

Number of processor cores

video processor

Built-in memory

RAM

Memory card support

microSD (TransFlash), up to 64 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card)

Messages

Additional SMS functions

text entry with dictionary

Battery capacity

Other features

illumination, proximity, compass

Notebook and organizer

Book search

Exchange between SIM card and internal memory

Organizer

alarm clock, calculator, task planner

Additional Information

Peculiarities

the phone can be used either with one SIM card + memory card, or with two SIM cards, but without memory cards

Announcement date

˙·٠ ●๑۩ What is Samsung Galaxy A5 for me?

With it, I can:

✔- phone - call, record / edit contacts;

✔- messages - send SMS and MMS;

✔- e-mail - follow the mail, send letters;

✔- camera - I can take a photo, talk on skype;

✔- gallery - I can upload and store many photos;

✔- Internet - quick access to mobile Internet;

✔- multiple windows mode - multiple desktops is a very useful thing;

✔- search bar - I can immediately search using Google from the desktop;

✔- S-Vois - allows me to control my Samsung with simple voice commands;

✔- S Finder - I can find what I need in my smartphone in seconds;

✔- Screen Mirroring - with this application you can connect to other devices via a wireless network (Smart TV, connect with a key, connect with NFC) - have not tried it yet.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Keyboard:

AT Samsung Galaxy A5 is extremely small, but despite this, key clicks are recognized quickly and without errors even by male fingers. At the same time, after each pressing of a letter, a very strong vibration is felt in the region of the back surface of the smartphone, and the letters, as if in separate mini-windows, pop up from under the finger and show what you just pressed. It will be difficult for people with poor eyesight to type something for a long time, and for people with good eyesight, you can safely take a ticket to the optometrist in advance. (This is me complaining again, getting used to a large full-fledged clave on a computer).

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Interface:

H and the main page - the main desktop, shows me at the top large time, date, temperature, geolocation, update date. Further in the center is a large white bar for entering a query for a Google search? Including a microphone button, so that, like in an advertisement about a mine surveyor, you can enter with your voice.

H Below are applications, I have a camera, music, play market, google package (gmail, google+, play games, youtube, play books, etc.). In addition to the main desktop, there are three more pages with icons for other applications. One of the pages is a briefing, which shows the news (works with Internet access).

H To view the entire list of applications - you need to click on the icon in the lower right corner: my list is not big yet, only 3.5 pages.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ A little about applications:

B fishing rod has a very impressive list of preset ringtones, but you can add any other mp3 song. The interval between calls is 1,3,5,10,15,30 minutes. You can even set the mode when the melody will sound quietly shortly before the appointed time, then grow. Sometimes I use it when I need to get up early in the clinic, but I don’t want to wake the child.

To calculator simple, sines and cosines, even percentages are not here, it upset me.

AT contacts- you can add a photo, assign membership to a group, standardly a complete set.

P when typing messages to the right of the text there will be icons of two sim cards, so that I decide which one to send. The window for the text is very small, the keyboard is standardly small, when the Samsung is turned over it does not turn over. But there are no smileys - this is a plus. And you can dial with your voice - also a fat plus. In general, these gadgets are made for midgets or children; it is difficult to fully work with text on such devices. In the message set window, 4 lines are visible, which is not a little. You can attach a photo, video, record video, sound, record sound, note, s pkanner, map contacts to the message.

To In addition, you will have access to: GPS navigator, photo / video studio, collages, post-effect.

❀ flashlight - flashlight;

❀ viber- for talking;

❀ trix scanner - reads barcodes;

❀ yandex.metro - if you live in a city with a metro;

❀ yandex.navigator - if you drive a car or travel;

❀ automatic call recorder - call recording;

❀ clean master - cleans the registry, speeds up work;

❀ install the games yourself.

Let's talk about what's missing:

And there is a stripped-down version of the user interface that they talk about, but this does not bother me a single gram: according to my feelings, the number of modes and programs is optimal, there is no feeling of congestion. So, there are no such flagship features:

The average price is 24,000 rubles (UAH 7,500 is cheaper in Ukraine). What kind of washing machine to choose? The best machine for 8 kg for a family of three. will be interesting and useful to you.

˙·٠ ●๑۩ Conclusion:

P Oh good, I give it a five-minus rating. In general, a worthy competitor to Apple. I consider Samsung A5 to be the best of the Galaxy family, I advise everyone, of course. Once you hold it in your hands, you will never be able to refuse it: Samsung Galaxy A5 is a fairy tale, a dream! ツ

Users are faced with a problem when they cannot choose a smartphone from two seemingly similar ones. These devices include two flagships from leading mobile technology companies, the iPhone 6 vs Samsung A5. Which of them has the most advanced features, who has a better camera, a better display? Which of these devices to choose and what is the difference between them? We will try to answer these and other questions further.

Brand

If we compare the brands Apple and Samsung, then the first one is several times more expensive and prestigious. In addition, this company is an innovator. It was Apple who at one time gave impetus to the development of personal computers, and then smartphones with a touch screen.

Often, what Jobs brings to the industry becomes the standard for everyone else, or at least most manufacturers. For example, the refusal to use a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which at first glance seems like a stupid decision, but at the same time, most manufacturers of equipment have done the same in relation to their devices.

But as far as fame is concerned, the Samsung brand has no equal in this. This is primarily due to the fact that the company, in addition to mobile devices, also specializes in household appliances, and makes it quite high quality.

Battery

It’s worth starting to compare these gadgets with their battery volumes, since the duration of work is one of the main criteria when choosing. For the iPhone 6 and Samsung A5, these figures are quite different, and far from in favor of the first, 1715 mAh versus 3000 mAh, respectively.

Impressive difference, more than 40%. In practice, these differences are clearly manifested. If the battery charge of the Samsung A5 lasts until the end of the day with fairly active use, then the gadget from Cupertino with great difficulty “survives” until lunch. Therefore, if you make a choice in favor of an Apple smartphone, you will have to carry a charging cord and Power Bank with you everywhere.

Screen

The smartphone from Samsung is equipped with a 5.2-inch capacitive Super AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels and a density of 424.

The iPhone 6 has a slightly outdated Retina screen, which has a diagonal of 4.7 inches with a resolution of 750 × 1334 pixels and a density of 326.

A comparison of display sizes showed that the iPhone is inferior to the competitor due to slightly outdated technologies used in its design. But this does not make it less quality, so you should not focus on this when choosing.

Specifications

Good technical characteristics are one of the most important criteria when choosing a device, since performance depends on them. In terms of hardware, these phones are roughly equal.

iPhone Processor: Dual-core 64-bit Apple A8, 1.4 GHz. RAM is only 1 GB. Today, these are very modest characteristics, but given that this is a gadget on the IOS operating system, they are offset by a high level of software optimization.

Samsung is equipped with a single-core processor with a clock speed of 1.6 GHz and 2 GB of RAM.

As a result, we get approximately the same computing power indicators, so it will not be possible to single out a leader here.

Built-in memory and SD card

Apple has provided a choice of three versions of the iPhone 6, with 16GB, 64GB and 128GB of internal memory, while the Galaxy A5 can only be purchased with 16GB. But this lack of Galaxy is compensated by the possibility of expanding the memory using microSD cards. By the way, the competitor does not have this function.

Camera

When comparing cameras, it is difficult to single out a clear leader. Although the A5 has a 13-megapixel camera that takes better pictures than the 8-megapixel iPhone, the second shoots video much better.

Apple's smartphone supports shooting in two modes: normal in 1080p at 60 frames per second and slow motion in HD quality at 240 frames per second. The Galaxy A5 only shoots in 1080p at 30 frames per second.

The disadvantages of the A5 also include optical stabilization, which is present on the iPhone. The absence of this technology affects the quality of photographs: in automatic mode, “noise” appears, loss of detail, and very often a blurry picture is obtained.

The front camera is definitely better on the Samsung A5, as it has a 5-megapixel camera, while the iPhone only has a 1.2-megapixel one. Therefore, if you are a selfie lover, then Galaxy is your option.

Features of these smartphones

The Samsung device has Android Lollipop operating system, and the iPhone has IOS 9. Both of these operating systems meet modern quality standards and support all programs currently available. You should pay attention to the type of operating system only if one of them has an exclusive application that you absolutely need. In other cases, there is practically no difference between them.

A5 comes in five colors: black, gold, blue, blue and pink. And for those who decide to purchase a gadget from the company of Steve Jobs, there will be a choice of gold, silver and gray body colors.

It is worth noting that the Galaxy has a diligent approach to reliability. It is IP68 waterproof and dustproof. It can lie under water at a depth of one and a half meters for more than half an hour and not receive any damage.

Both gadgets are equipped with mechanical Home keys with built-in fingerprint scanners.

Conclusion

It is rather difficult to objectively compare these smartphones, decide which one is better and why. Each of them outperforms the competitor in some ways, and concedes in some ways. First of all, it is important to understand what exactly you need from a mobile gadget.

If the camera is important to you, then you should pay attention to the iPhone 6, as it has several video modes and optical stabilization.

If battery life is important, then of course the Galaxy is your choice, as its battery capacity is 40% larger than that of the competitor. And if suddenly you need some kind of exclusive iOS application, like Photoshop Fix, then you should still pay attention to the phone from Cupertino.

There are a lot of similar nuances, so if you suddenly missed something, you can always re-read the text above and make a final decision. There is no point in waiting for one of these devices to become cheaper, since each of them is now being sold for sane money.

This review of the iPhone 6 and Samsung A5 can be completed. I hope our advice helped you and the decision what to choose was made without a doubt! See you on the pages of the site.

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