Then the devices left us with a good impression, but not without an unpleasant aftertaste: either the screen was too bad, or the speaker did not work well. Of course, there is no direct continuity between the previous “three hundredths” and the one that came to us in 2015, but the SM-B350E clearly has everything that those models lacked.
Video review of Samsung SM-B350E
As always before detailed description device, we suggest you see it in the video:
Design
The design of the device looks relatively fresh, at least for Samsung. For many years now Korean manufacturer offers us devices with rounded corners and soft edges. Samsung B350E turned out to be rougher. All corners are almost straight, although still slightly rounded. Other manufacturers make similar “square” devices, but this approach is atypical for Samsung.
This design gives the phone the impression of a rationally designed and functional device.
The front panel is visually divided. The numeric keypad has soft rubber buttons and a matte background. The display, joystick and function buttons are placed on a glossy surface that protects the display.
The back cover has a nice corrugation.
There is a glossy edging along the edges.
Generally appearance The phone is neat, albeit obviously inexpensive. Well-chosen materials improve the impression of the device. It's really nice to hold it in your hand and press the buttons.
Connectors and controls
On the front panel there is numeric keypad and a speaker above the screen
As mentioned, the buttons are made of “rubber” plastic. They are soft. They press well. Unfortunately, clicks are not always clearly recorded, since the distance between the buttons is small, and they are very crowded at the bottom of the case. The distance from the edges is also small. This decision was clearly dictated by the desire to enlarge the display. The joystick and function keys are made of the same material, but are located more freely on the front panel. It is more convenient to work with them.
The backlighting of the buttons is uniform, it is clearly visible not only in the dark, but also in the light.
On the right side there is a USB connector.
There is nothing on the left.
At the top end we find a flashlight LED, as well as a headphone jack.
At the bottom end you can see a microphone hole, as well as a recess in the back cover, with which you can pick it up and open the device.
There is a camera lens on the back of the phone.
The cover is easy to remove. Below it is the battery compartment and a slot for microSD memory cards. Thus, the card can be replaced without touching the battery.
To install SIM cards, you will have to remove the battery. No ingenuity or sleight of hand is required to install them. Cards fit freely into the slots. If you suddenly have difficulties with this, our short video will help you resolve the issue:
In general, the device is quite convenient.
Screen
The screen of the device is quite good. Its diagonal is 2.4 inches. The display resolution is 240x320 pixels, which is quite good for this class of devices and for such a diagonal. The picture on it, of course, is not HD, but it’s nice to look at. The graininess is almost invisible. Gradients and other effects also look decent.
We don’t know how much such a screen increases the cost of the device, but it’s better, of course, when even simple phones They install just such displays, and not “greetings from the last century” with a resolution of 128x128.
On the display you can look at photos and videos, and you can read on it, and surf the Internet.
The only serious drawback is that the screen still fades a lot in bright sunlight.
Camera
Samsung B350E is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera. It allows you to take 1600x1200 photos and shoot 320x240 videos.
The camera has a good set of settings. Fast controls are also fairly typical. Left and right on the joystick – zoom control (2x), up and down – exposure correction.
Right function key Calls up the image viewer. By the way, they look good on the screen.
The left key opens options. You can select the camera mode: photo or video.
In photo mode, you can choose the size of the image, supports continuous shooting, applies effects, adjusts white balance and even the exposure metering method, which is generally a rare option for this type of device.
In video mode, the settings are almost the same. The size of the video can be determined by changing the resolution, and you can also set a duration limit, for example, for MMS.
As already mentioned, photos look pretty good on a phone screen. On the computer it is already noticeable that the camera clearly has problems with focusing when shooting at close range.
In good weather, when shooting a general shot, you can get a very good photo.
As they say, “no comments” - the video is not the best.
Characteristics
Samsung SM-B350E, also known as Samsung Metro, is distinguished by the fact that it was released in 2015. This is a kind of update for popular model SM-B312E, and its replacement. The phone has more and better screen, more powerful battery, has built-in memory, it is thinner and at the same time has a larger battery.
The phone supports second generation networks. One of the obvious improvements is the presence of built-in memory - 32 MB. Also good in the background budget phones looks like a 2 megapixel camera.
An enlarged display with good resolution is clearly one of the phone's strengths.
The battery capacity is greater than that of its very simple brother from 2014, but our new gadget should also consume more, at least due to the screen.
Menu
Samsung B350E strives with all its might to be a “smart” phone.
The device has three operating screens with various “quick buttons”.
The creators of the phone decided to “pack” it as much as possible with useful and not so useful programs using Java, and also create a “smart” impression by placing shortcuts in the menu. It has four screens. True, only three of them are complete. In total, on the first level you can count 30 icon points. The position of icons in the menu can be adjusted by selecting the icon and pressing the right function key.
Let's look at Settings first. In Settings you can find SIM card management. The user selects which card will be used by default and also configures its display on the screen. The usual settings are also present: profile selection, display (wallpaper, themes, brightness, backlight, effect when scrolling through “work screens”), time and date, phone (airplane mode, language, hot keys).
There are call settings, traffic statistics, the ability to make backups, security, including password protection of the phone.
Select the connection mode to the PC: as a flash drive or via Samsung Kies.
Finally, you can configure mobile network, manage memory and enable power saving mode. The manufacturer promises that time battery life will increase up to 10% depending on your phone settings.
On the first screen we also find Phone: you can quickly select which SIM card to use and view the call history for each network.
Messages are organized similarly.
In Contacts (the icon is very similar to Odnoklassniki) you can create contacts, group them and select “favorites”. Each contact allows you to record two phone numbers, an e-mail, assign a personal call and set a photo.
Music - you can listen to albums, groups, playlists, individual songs. The settings include an equalizer, effects, the ability to customize menus and music visualization. The sound quality in the headphones is acceptable.
The calendar allows you to create events, appointment reminders, and birthdays. In general, it’s an ordinary and fairly simple organizer.
There is also a browser on the first screen Opera Mini, File manager and Camera.
"Samsung G350E", the characteristics of which are presented in the article, is budget option smartphone from a Korean company. What is most important for such a device? Of course, the Samsung G350E cannot boast of the features found in flagship models. But the price and reliability of the device attract the attention of buyers. In addition, the Samsung G350E Galaxy Advance received the label of a famous brand.
Contents of delivery
The equipment of the smartphone is very meager. Here you will not see expensive headphones and additional protective films, that's what the budget Samsung G350E is all about. The characteristics of the phone correspond to the quality of the provided charger and headphones. The manufacturer clearly saved money on all this. There is no point in dwelling on the configuration, so let's move on to the next section.
Smartphone design
External Samsung view The G350E Galaxy Star Advance is nothing special. A fairly ordinary type of case with rounded edges. The material from which it is made is plastic. It is available on the market in two colors: white and black.
A frame is mounted around the body, slightly protruding above the surface. This does not interfere with using the smartphone, but rather the opposite - it prevents objects from accidentally coming into contact with the display. In addition, the frame gives the phone expressiveness.
Above the display there is a speaker, and just below there is a brand marking. or there is no light here. The Samsung G350E phone only received an accelerometer.
In order to avoid accidental clicks during a conversation, the developers came up with an unusual method. When you answer a call, the display turns off and locks. In order to end the call, you will have to press the unlock button, then tap the lock on the screen and only after all these manipulations stop the conversation. Not very convenient, right? Samsung knows how to both surprise and disappoint.
The lower part of the front side is occupied by control buttons. “Home” is made in the form of a mechanical key. "Recently closed applications" and "Back" are touch sensitive. They are not backlit, so you have to get used to their location so as not to poke all over the display in the dark.
The back cover is made in a ribbed version. At the top there is a multimedia speaker, camera eye and flash. The cover of the Star G350E model is removable. Under it there is a battery and slots for two Micro SIMs.
On the top of the smartphone there is a 3.5 input for headphones. At the bottom is a Micro USB port. On the right is the power key. On the left is the volume button. The keys do not play and have easy movement.
The front part is covered with glass. However, here it is not, so the screen gets dirty quickly. This problem occurs on most budget devices. The case for the Samsung G350E is the best choice.
The dimensions of the smartphone are small. It will fit comfortably in almost any palm.
Display
The screen diagonal is 4.3 inches. Display completed TFT technology, so you shouldn’t expect a juicy picture. At the right viewing angle everything is quite good, but with a slight shift the picture fades.
Due to the cheap matrix, the Samsung G350E display glares. Colors sometimes change their shade. As expected, fading occurs in the sun. It is not easy to see anything on the screen. Partially saves the situation maximum level backlight, but sometimes this is not enough.
"Samsung G350E": characteristics and functionality
As already mentioned in the introduction, you should not expect fast work And latest features. Main characteristics:
- Cortex-A7 processor operates at 1.2 GHz;
- Mali-400 MP serves as the video chip;
- 512 MB random access memory(only about 188 MB available);
- built-in memory 4 GB;
- installation of memory cards up to 32 GB;
- no GPS;
- camera 3 MP;
- Android 4.4.
Now let's go through the characteristics in more detail.
Since this is a budget model, there is no NFC chip. But it's not that scary. The developer did not install a 3G module and a GPS receiver in the device, and this can already be called a significant disadvantage. Even cheaper devices today have 3G support. By buying a Samsung G350E, whose characteristics are not ideal anyway, the user voluntarily goes back to the 2000s. Wi-Fi can correct this situation. Perhaps for some users EDGE will be enough for surfing the Internet.
The smartphone received Android 4.4, which is already outdated. You can often notice freezes. The flipping animation jitters almost everywhere. Programs do not launch immediately - the user will have to wait until the smartphone “thinks it over”. Highly not recommended this model for those who are already familiar with flagship devices. To get acquainted with Android capabilities will do.
Games
The performance of the Samsung G350E does not shine. Simple toys will work, but you shouldn’t count on comfortable fps in more demanding ones. 3D games run, albeit at low frame rates (10-15). You understand, over the apparatus and your own psyche. You can pass the time on a trip, but you won’t be able to have fun with the latest releases.
Camera
The device has only one camera. Resolution - 2048 x 1536 pixels, which is 3 megapixels. The main disadvantage is that there is no autofocus. There is no point in taking photographs of any documents - you are unlikely to make out anything. The camera in the Samsung G359E can be called a pleasant addition rather than a full-fledged subject for shooting.
When the lighting is optimal, you can take photographs. Photos of surrounding objects turn out tolerable, even without noticeable color changes. In the camera settings you can find enough useful features: panoramas, filters, shooting at night and so on.
The smartphone can also shoot video. It turns out in a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. In general, the videos are quite good, considering the budget of the device.
Features of Duos
As already mentioned, the Samsung G350E has the ability to install two SIM cards. There is an item in the smartphone settings that allows you to manage them. Here you can set up melodies for each of them, as well as set priorities.
The device has only one radio module. It follows from this that when talking through one of the SIM cards, the other does not function. Again, this is due to the low price of the model.
Battery
The device's battery is removable and has a capacity of 1800 mAh. This result is similar to many similar devices. The manufacturer indicates that this is enough to listen to music for 32 hours or surf for 9 hours (via Wi-Fi).
In fact, the smartphone lasts for 3 days with minimal use. If you actively drive the device, it won’t work even for a day. The battery life is similar to that of more expensive devices. But do not forget that they have more demanding hardware and high-quality displays, and the G350E cannot boast of this.
Multimedia capabilities
The mobile phone speakers are loud. You can hear the call from a great distance. Sound through headphones good level. Not inferior even to flagship models. Therefore, a smartphone is not bad as a player. The device easily handles many video and audio formats. However, to run some of them, you will have to download a third-party application.
The G350E also supports FM radio. However, you will need a headset for it to work. Standard functionality allows you to search and sort frequencies for yourself.
Conclusion
In general, the Samsung Galaxy Star G350E acts as a cheap smartphone for novice users. And so it is. Beginners learning the features of an installed operating system are unlikely to first need high-speed Internet and powerful hardware. First, they should get used to such devices and understand whether they need them.
It is impossible to explain otherwise the absence of such an important function today as 3G. Why did the company decide to save on a module that is present today even in the cheapest phones? According to user reviews, it is the lack of main reason refusal to purchase the model.
Another disadvantage is the low operating speed. The smartphone works very thoughtfully by today's standards. The autonomy, which should be higher, is also not impressive.
You can buy the model for an amount not exceeding 6,000 rubles. And still, this is too much for a device with similar technical features and meager functionality. On store shelves you can also find cheaper devices with best characteristics. However, it is worth remembering that the buyer pays part of the amount for a brand that promises reliability and quality. Whether it's worth overpaying is up to you to decide.
General characteristics
Type
Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to choose a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.
smartphone operating system Android OS version at the start of sales Android 4.4 Case type classic Housing material plastic Control mechanical/touch buttons Number of SIM cards 2 SIM card type
Modern smartphones can use not only regular SIM cards, but also their more compact versions micro SIM and nano SIM. An eSIM is a SIM card integrated into the phone. It takes up virtually no space and does not require a separate tray for installation. eSIM is not yet supported in Russia. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
micro SIM Weight 130 g Dimensions (WxHxD) 65x129x10 mmScreen
Screen type color TFT, touch Type touch screen multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal 4.3 inches. Image Size 800x480 Pixels per inch (PPI) 217 Aspect Ratio 5:3 Automatic screen rotation There isMultimedia capabilities
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 3 MP Rear flash Recording videos There is Max. video resolution 640x480 Audio MP3, FM radio Headphone jack 3.5 mmConnection
GSM 900/1800/1900 standard Interfaces
Almost everything modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are a little less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the Internet. USB is used to connect your phone to a computer. Bluetooth is also found in many phones. It is used to connect wireless headphones, for connecting your phone to wireless speakers, as well as for transferring files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as universal remote control remote control. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USBMemory and processor
CPU
IN modern phones and smartphones are commonly used special processors- SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), which, in addition to the processor itself, houses the graphics core, memory controller, input/output device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and performance of the device.
Hello to everyone who stopped by, everyone reading or looking for something new!
Welcome to visit me!
My review about the Samsung SM G350E Galaxy Star phone.
I know how difficult it is sometimes to navigate when choosing a smartphone model for yourself or your family - there are so many options now!
And with the modern rhythm of life, one phone is not enough.
Well, first things first.
So, SAMSUNG SM-G350E Galaxy Star Advance - what kind of technological miracle is this?
Yes, it’s not one of the new cool models, but it’s quite budget-friendly, small and with a sufficient variety of fffsy vfffstuff. In addition, it has already been well-tested by time and has proven from experience that it is quite durable and even completely! The phone worked and works without glitches and failures (pah-pah). And for me this is the most important indicator of quality! In all this time I have only changed the charging socket once.
Appearance and design of the device:
Design:
All series are almost the same, it is classic for these models: elegant, externally sophisticated and simple.
Case material: plastic.
On one side of the case there is a volume button and a power button. Big fat plus! – metal frames -
when dropped on its side, the phone does not break (although the crooked handles have been dropped more than once)) or because of carelessness - but the fact is that not a single scratch was left!)
Color: I chose white.
Charger Chinese, without adapter,
but the connector is classic for everyone Samsung models And Prestigio
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Specifications:
Diagonal (inch): 4.3
Resolution (pix): 800x480
Camera (MP): 3
Number of cores: 1
RAM (MB): 512
1) Easy to use (even an elderly person can handle it)
2) Display – large display(for its price); and very bright.
3) The sound is clear, clean, wonderful volume of external speakers.
4) The camera quality is not bad:
5) Android 4.4, many applications supported (not impressive, but many other models with the same price do not have 4.4) 6)
6) Free antivirus! Kaspersky for 3 months (B Samsung app apps)
1) There is no 3G Internet, only 2G (in principle, it was enough for me - on Viber, WhatsApp, etc., but if you are going to use mobile internet, as a constant, I won’t lie, it loads slowly
2) selfie ((here too, alas, a bummer, sir.
My verdict:
Its advantages are good, fairly extensive internal functionality.
Not bad quality overall.
The camera quality is excellent.
Excellent long lasting battery. Even with very active use of the battery, it lasts up to 2 days!
In general, there are more pros and cons for this model than cons!
In principle, I don’t need anything more.
This model, in this price segment, (and I also bought it during the New Year’s promotion in the Dubai Mall in 2015 - I bought 2 pieces at once) is simply an ideal price-quality ratio! It is unlikely that for such a price you can find something better. Therefore, despite the disadvantages (and for me they are not so important, they are insignificant), I raise my finger up.
And you decide for yourself. Who is looking for what?
Thank you for your attention! I hope this information was useful.
Comparison information.
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Android This is Google's operating system, also sometimes called Droid.
Right after the introduction of smartphones and tablets in the market, Android gained immense popularity due to its beautiful appearance and efficient work.
The main advantage of Android compared to other operating systems is its almost completely open architecture and deep integration with Google services. There are already enough a large number of software for this OS, so that almost any user does not feel left out, while the software market is developing quite dynamically.
Apple (iOS) This is Apple's operating system used in the iPhone. iPod touch and iPad.
iOS was revealed on June 29, 2007, when the first iPhone appeared.
BlackBerry This is the operating system of Research in Motion (RIM).
Windows Phone and Windows Mobile is Microsoft's latest mobile operating system.
Main Windows benefits Mobile - interface familiar to desktop PCs, good implementation of multitasking, support for devices with high resolution screen, a wide variety of smartphone models, an abundance of software for every taste and for any task. Today's filling of the Windows Mobile communicators market allows the user to find decent models in almost any price range.
Bada (bada means ocean in Korean) is new platform for smartphones, which allows developers to create rich applications that enhance the user experience when working with mobile devices.
Bada operating system for Samsung phones includes a new UI framework for a new generation of user interface touch phones Samsung Touch. The UI framework makes using the phone simple and relaxed, without compromising its functionality. It is a revolutionary innovation that significantly enhances the conventional user interface of touch phones.