Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 70.3 mm (millimeters) 7.03 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.77 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 141.8 mm (millimeters) 14.18 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.58 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.3 mm (millimeters) 0.73 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.29 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 120 g (grams) 0.26 lbs 4.23 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 72.77 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.42 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Brown |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity that allows caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1.5 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 69.36% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP ( Advanced Audio distribution profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2400 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 16 h (hours) 960 min (minutes) 0.7 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device near the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.39 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.289 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.87 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
Samsung Galaxy E5– the standard of the middle class of the modern model range of Samsung. This model has gained popularity among users for several reasons: the first is its stylish design and monolithic construction, the second is its fairly powerful hardware, and the third is its attractive price, taking into account the first two reasons.
Design
When creating the Galaxy E line and the Galaxy E5 smartphone in particular, the Koreans took an unusual step - they decided to make a mid-range smartphone that would look not only attractive, but also more expensive.
The plastic case is very similar to the metal one and visually it’s really hard to say otherwise. At the same time, the body is solid, which allows you to feel the solidity and integrity of the structure - no backlash or creaks.
The case is a little slippery, but the phone fits like a glove in your hand. The dimensions of the Galaxy E5 are 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 with a weight of 140 grams - optimal dimensions.
Display
You will be more than satisfied with the quality of the 5-inch display, because it is Super AMOLED display and if previously this type of matrix was used in the company’s expensive models, now the middle class can boast of picture quality, its richness and saturation, as well as maximum viewing angles.
The screen resolution is HD (1280 by 720 pixels), and the pixel density is 294ppi - optimal parameters for a display of this size.
Characteristics
Since the smartphone is one of the new products of 2015, its hardware, although not top-end, is the newest in its class. The Galaxy E5 uses a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 4 cores with an operating frequency of 1.2 GHz and an Adreno 306 video chip, which are complemented by 1.5 GB of RAM.
This hardware provides sufficient performance both in applications and games, the interface works smoothly and the smartphone quickly responds to your actions. Volume internal memory is 16 GB and if this seems insufficient to you, then you can always transfer the content to a microSD memory card (flash drives up to 64 GB are supported).
The battery in the Galaxy E5 cannot be called the largest - 2500 mAh, which is slightly less than that of the older model of the Galaxy E7 series, but the phone shows excellent battery life.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy E5 has an 8-megapixel sensor - a well-known camera that allows you to take pictures good quality.
If you love selfies, then you will definitely like the Galaxy E5, because it uses front-camera at 5 Megapixels. Portrait photos will delight you high quality and maximum details.
Out of the box, the device runs on Android v4.4.4 (KitKat) and it is difficult to say whether there will be an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. But here you can download:
Video: Galaxy review E5
Video: Galaxy E5 in games
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Today we will begin to get acquainted with the new line of mid-level devices from Samsung. The Galaxy E line was presented at CES 2015 and this moment includes two smartphones: Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7. The main differences between them are the display diagonals - 5 and 5.5 inches, respectively. Galaxy E is positioned as a budget solution in relation to the A line and differs primarily in a slightly different appearance ohm and body materials. Read about this and other differences in today's review.
Design and usability
The appearance of the Samsung Galaxy E5 is unlikely to be a revelation, but nevertheless it does not make it any worse. You can’t call it original, and there is no doubt that this is a product from Samsung, even if there were no markings on the case. Here we can see some elements used in the Galaxy S5, certain features of the Galaxy Alpha, and the rear panel is completely identical to that of the Galaxy A5.
The device looks expensive, not least thanks to Samsung’s love for glossy body parts, and it doesn’t feel cheap either in appearance or in the hand, but more on ergonomics later. The white version of the smartphone was tested; brown and dark blue versions will also be available for sale.
The front panel has a pattern of small stripes with glitter, which adds some elegance to the Galaxy E5. Above the display is a traditional set of earpieces, a proximity sensor, and a camera lens, which is traditional for many of the company’s devices. There is no light sensor or missed events indicator. Below the display there is a mechanical Home button protruding above the surface of the case and a pair of touch keys.
The set of connectors and the location of controls on the side faces are familiar from the latest Samsung models. On the right side there is a lock key, on the left there is a paired volume key, the bottom edge houses a micro-USB interface connector, a 3.5 mm audio jack and a microphone. The top edge is empty except for the second microphone hole. By the way, the sides are slightly raised above the level of the glass, which on the one hand will protect the display when placed on the table with the screen down, and on the other hand it is a prime candidate for loss of presentation.
When looking at the back surface, it seems that this is a Galaxy A5 and they are truly identical. On the sides of the camera lens protruding beyond the body are a loudspeaker and an LED flash. The chrome design of the camera is a nice touch to complement the appearance. The beautiful bronze tint in the light also adds similarities to the A5.
The dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy E5 are 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3, which is quite acceptable for a 5-inch smartphone. The rather small thickness is emphasized by the smoothed sides, and thanks to the not as sharp corners as in the A-series, holding the smartphone is somewhat more pleasant. The only drawback is that the case is quite slippery, you should be careful at first, as it’s easy to let go of the smartphone. Another nuance that you pay attention to is that the keys are quite tight, they have a distinct stroke and click and require noticeable force to press, which eliminates accidental pressing. Unlike the Galaxy A line, representatives of the E-series are made entirely of plastic, while the body is non-separable, and the build quality is excellent, not a single part of the smartphone makes unnecessary sounds and perfectly resists twisting.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy E5 has a 5-inch Super AMOLED matrix with a resolution of 1280x720. The dot density is 294 ppi. The minimum brightness is 9.6 cd/m², and the maximum is 366. At the same time, it is possible to increase the maximum brightness of the display to 443 cd/m², which in fact gives a very slight advantage on a sunny day, but in general the information remains readable. At the same time, there is no possibility of automatic brightness adjustment. The protective glass received a very good oleophobic coating.
The color rendition was very pleasing for a matrix of this type. White color looks truly white, not gray, and regardless of the screen mode set, bright shades do not look aggressive or unnatural. We can say that in this indicator the display is almost close to IPS matrices and is quite good for viewing photos.
Hardware platform and shell
The smartphone is built on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 system-on-chip that includes four Cortex-A53 cores with support for 64-bit computing. The video core is Adreno 306. The overall performance level is almost the same as that in the Galaxy A5, adjusted for 1.5 GB of RAM, however, given that the press sample was tested, the final benchmark results may differ slightly. After downloading, almost 1 GB is available to the user.
The device has 16 GB of built-in memory, which can be expanded using microSD memory cards. True, in this case you will have to sacrifice the ability to install a second SIM card. The already familiar scheme is used, when the first slot supports the installation of a Nano-SIM, and the second either a memory card or a second Nano-SIM.
The smartphone works under Android control KitKat 4.4.4. I was frankly pleased and even surprised by the smoothness of the interface of the proprietary TouchWiz shell. If we ignore the analysis of benchmark results, the device will appeal to lovers of smooth interfaces; programs are launched instantly, and the only bottleneck may be the 1.5 GB of RAM in particularly heavy applications. There are also no complaints about the stability of work.
Gaming performance is at a sufficient level, but no more. A synthetic omnivorous test of the built-in player showed a satisfactory level of support for well-known codecs. The sound in the headphones is high-quality and loud, which will be enough for most.
Comments to Wi-Fi work and Bluetooth did not appear in the test sample. But the quality of communication left much to be desired, despite maximum level signal, interlocutors complained of interference and speech distortion, where other devices worked flawlessly. Perhaps this point will be further refined. The volume and quality of both speakers are at high level. The power of the vibration motor will also be enough not to miss a call.
Galaxy E5 is equipped with a non-removable battery with a capacity of 2400 mAh. Under medium-moderate load, mail synchronization disabled and social networks and a minimum of games, the smartphone will last about two days. However, with more active use - 30 minutes of calls, 15 minutes of games and several hours of music, the smartphone allows you to count on a full day. The situation is not bad with reading mode and watching videos.
| Device | Music | Reading | Navigation | Watch HD video | Watching HD videos from YouTube | Antutu Tester (points) | 7844 |
| GFX Bench (minutes) | 320 | ||||||
| GFX Bench (points) | PCMark | Geekbench 3 (Time) | Geekbench 3 (scores) | 2765 |
In mode reading all wireless communications are disabled, including data transfer to mobile network, and the display brightness is set to 200 cd/m². When listening music automatic data synchronization and data transfer worked. The sound volume in the headphones is at 12 out of 15 possible levels. All music files are in MP3 format, bitrate 320 Kbps.Navigation includes route planning in Google app Navigation. The brightness is set to 200 cd/m², all data communication modules are disabled. During playback video Data transmission on the mobile network is active, the display brightness is set to 200 cd/m², the sound volume in the headphones is at level 12 out of a possible 15. Video file format is MKV, resolution 1024x432 pixels, frame rate 24. Playing video from Youtube was accompanied not only by working on a Wi-Fi network, but also by active data transfer. The display brightness is set to 200 cd/m², the sound volume in the headphones is set to 12 out of 15 possible levels.
*– data were obtained under similar conditions, but with brightness set to 50% of possible
You can get acquainted with the testing methodology in material.
Cameras
Galaxy E5 is equipped with two cameras, the main one takes pictures with a maximum resolution of 8 MP, and the front one - 5. Both modules allow you to record FullHD video. The quality of images taken by both cameras is quite average; good images are obtained only in sunny weather, although, in fairness, it is worth noting that even in the absence of natural light you can get satisfactory images. For selfie lovers, the front camera can be described as entry level. The camera interface is almost completely similar to that in .
Examples of photos taken with the main camera:
An example of shooting FullHD video:
Example photo taken with the front camera:
Results
On the one hand, users receive a somewhat simplified version of the Galaxy A5, and on the other, the E5 is a pretty good trump card for Samsung at the lower price level of the mid-segment. Of course, there were some compromises, such as, for example, the absence of a light sensor or the use of a second SIM card or memory card.
Liked:
Appearance
Display
Speed and smoothness of operation
Did not like:
— Slippery body
— Lack of automatic brightness adjustment
Back at the end of 2014, Samsung started thinking about significantly reducing its smartphone portfolio. The first step was the release of a new line of premium phones with the “A” prefix, such as the Galaxy A5 and A7.
The next point in Samsung’s plan was the release of a budget line of smartphones that began with the letter “J,” and their first and so far only sign was the Galaxy J1. WITH detailed review You can view the latter by following the link.
Of course, the big gap between budget and premium smartphones has to be closed somehow, and this is where the line of... mid-rangers, or phones with average technical characteristics compared to the A and J series, whose names contain the letter "E", comes into the arena. The first-born of this line were the E5 and E7 models, the difference between which lies solely in the plane of the screen diagonal. Therefore, the Galaxy E5 is equipped with a 5-inch display, while the Galaxy E7 has grown to 5.5 inches. Today, we will take a closer look at the smaller of the two brothers - the Samsung Galaxy E5.
At first glance, this device is a typical Samsung product. Nothing special. A white/black panel around the screen on the front, glossy gray metal-look plastic on the sides, and the manufacturer's logo immediately under the stylish speaker grille.
The entire front part is covered protective glass which showed excellent results after two weeks of testing. Immediately below the screen there was a place for Samsung’s proprietary physical “Home” button, as well as two touch “Back” and “Settings”. The side edge, and the one that looks like metal, protrudes slightly above the screen, thereby creating a protective rim.
The back panel is here, one on one, like in the Samsung Galaxy A5. It has a white color. By the way, they can also be black or brown. The cover on the lid is unusual, something special. The thing is, the back cover has a velvety surface, although it doesn’t qualify as a “soft-touch”, because it’s too hard for that. The most important thing is that it is not easily soiled.
The side faces are equipped as follows: right - power button (clear movement, easy to feel blindly), two slots, one for Sim cards nano standard, the other for the second SIM card or micro SD memory card; the bottom has a place (exactly like in the Galaxy Alpha), as well as a micro USB charging and synchronization connector, a microphone slot and a 3.5 mm audio jack; left — volume rocker button; Top additional microphone for noise reduction.
On the front there is a proprietary 5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280x720. The dot density is 294 ppi .. Recently, AMOLED panels have not been the exclusive prerogative of Samsung flagships, now you can find them on Galaxy tablets Tab S, as well as on mid-range devices such as the Samsung Galaxy E5. Of course, the latter are not equipped with the most advanced screens of this technology, but nevertheless they can pamper their owner with incredibly rich and rich colors.
Unfortunately, the manufacturer forgot to equip this smart sensor with automatic brightness adjustment, since at least changing it manually is nowhere easier. For manual change brightness, you just need to swipe your finger from top to bottom, and in the status bar itself that opens, adjust the brightness.
The maximum brightness is enough for comfortable work on a sunny day, but fortunately there is a separate “Outdoor” mode, which, when activated, you will see a significant increase in brightness and color saturation. Activating this mode in complete darkness is fraught with loss of vision. The protective glass received a fairly good oleophobic coating. And of course, the screen accepts 10 simultaneous touches.
Telephony and sound in Samsung Galaxy E5
In the smart, the second slot is optional, that is, if desired, it can change its role. If you are a photography fan or a music lover, then you can use the second slot for a microSD memory card, while for those who like to chat or save on calls to other operators, you can adapt the same second slot for a second nano SIM card.
The multimedia speaker is located on the rear panel. He is alone here, but he calls out “as it should.” The sound is clear and loud. Thanks to a camera whose lens protrudes above rear panel, the speaker is difficult to mute. The vibration alert is powerful.
The device is equipped with two cameras with a resolution of 5 megapixels and 8 megapixels. The first one copes well with tasks such as video communication and selfies. The quality of images from the front camera corresponds to average status. The main camera has autofocus and LED flash. In good lighting, photos and videos turn out to be of good quality, but in a poorly lit room, noise appears and the detail of the objects you are shooting drops somewhat.
The Galaxy E5 runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS with the proprietary TouchWiz shell, but an update to Android Lollipop has already been promised by the manufacturer. Let's talk a little about the shell itself.
The desktop is familiar to Samsung devices, with a bright colorful background. To the left of the main “table” is the Flipboard news feed. Samsung has been using this format since the Galaxy S5. If you suddenly don't like this option, you can turn off the ribbon and return to the classic version when you have several desktops. By the way, it is possible to set the effect of flipping them. Only recently it became known that the Samsung proprietary shell can be completely changed thanks to the themes available in TouchWiz. They turned out to be well designed - not only the background changes, but also their own beautiful icons for each of them.
The smartphone is built on the Snapdragon 410 chip and includes four Cortex-A53 cores with support for 64-bit computing. It is paired with the Adreno 306 video core. The level of performance is almost similar to that in the Galaxy A5 with the only adjustment being 1.5 GB of RAM. You'll also get 16GB of internal space, of which only about 11.5GB will be available to you in practice. True, the manufacturer took care of those “who never have enough” and predicted the possibility of installing a memory card, although then you will have to sacrifice a second SIM card. The power of the smartphone is sufficient to carry out everyday tasks, smooth operation of the interface, as well as games. It happened that there were freezes in toys. But this happened very rarely, less often than Cristiano Ronaldo changes his hairstyle.
Independent experts showed the following results:
- AnTuTu - 21338 points;
- Quadrant - 12182 points;
- NenaMark 2 and Vellamo Metal/Multicore - 54.2 and 968/1,169 points;
- SpeedTest Download/Upload - 24.58/47.16 Mb/s.
Autonomy of the Samsung Galaxy E5 smartphone
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to call the Samsung Galaxy E5 a long-liver. The phone has a fairly capacious battery with a capacity of 2400 mAh, which is enough for a day with active use. The biggest energy hog here is the 5-inch screen. By our active use of the phone we mean: synchronization with two Google accounts, correspondence via SMS and several conversations on the phone (all together no more than 1.5 hours), browsing on the Internet (after all, you had to find out where the 105 liter tank of the Bugatti Veyron at a speed of 407 km/h is emptied in just 12 minutes ), also about 1.5 hours, and constant communication on social networks.
Broods
Typical of Samsung gadgets, the Galaxy E5 is a well-built phone with an excellent display and a hefty price tag. Another disadvantage of this smart phone is the lack of an automatic brightness control sensor (as well as a gyroscope and compass). But to pros of Galaxy E5 is worth mentioning good sound, thin body, good performance, good autonomy (not cosmic, but not bad), strange rear panel material.
Advantages of Samsung Galaxy E5:
- Slim body;
- Stylish design (strongly reminiscent of Samsung Galaxy A5);
- Loud and high-quality sound;
- Average camera quality in terms of image quality (only in good lighting conditions);
- Good performance (smooth interface).
Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy E5:
- Inflated price tag;
- Optional second slot (or second SIM card, or memory card);
- Lack of automatic brightness adjustment sensor;
- Inflated price tag (how much can you pay for a brand?).
Specifications Samsung Galaxy E5
Dimensions and weight: 70.2 x 141.6 x 7.3 mm, 140 g;
Screen: 5-inch, super Amoled, 1280 x 720, that is, HD, 294 ppi;
Processor: 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 operating at a maximum clock frequency of 1.2 GHz, paired with Adreno 306;
Memory: 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory, microSD memory card slot (optional with a second SIM card);
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, with A-GPS support;
Operating system: Android 4.4.4 KitKat, TouchWiz;
Camera: main 8 MP with autofocus and flash, front 5 MP;
Interfaces: Micro USB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack, nano SIM card;
Power: 2400 mAh battery;
Appearance: February 2015.
At the beginning of 2015, Samsung announced unification and uniformity in the naming of all its smartphones. Thus, in addition to the line of flagship Galaxy S devices, the following appeared: Galaxy A - models in a thin metal case with rich functionality, Galaxy E - middle-class devices with productive hardware, and Galaxy J - ultra-budget smartphones with minimal technical characteristics. Representatives of the Galaxy S and Galaxy A lines have already been tested. It's time to get acquainted with the Samsung Galaxy E5 - the first device in the E series.
Over the last couple years Samsung I got so caught up in competing with Apple to create “the best high-tech smartphone in the world” that I completely forgot that there was a middle class. At the end of 2014, the Koreans decided to relaunch the line of devices in the mid-price segment. The main emphasis was placed on the speed of the user interface, battery life and a high-quality screen. The first smartphone of the updated middle class was the Samsung Galaxy E5. Essentially this is the same, but in a plastic case, with worst camera, a slightly smaller amount of RAM, loss of several functions in the form of automatic adjustment of screen brightness, etc. By the way, the price of the new item is 6,000 lower than the metal one.
The model is equipped modern processor, supporting 64-bit computing, 1.5 GB of RAM and an 8 megapixel camera. The display here is of adequate size - 5 inches. First impressions were purely positive. But it’s worth sorting everything out in order.
Technical parameters of Samsung Galaxy E5
id="sub0">- Network: EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE, Dual-SIM (one of the SIM card slots is combined with microSD)
- Operating system: Android 4.4.4 (Kitkat), TouchWiz interface
- Processor: 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, 4 Cortex-A53 cores (1.2 GHz), Adreno 306 graphics
- Memory: 16 GB, microSD slot, 1.5 GB RAM
- Display: Super AMOLED 5", resolution 720x1280, 294 ppi
- Camera: main 8 megapixel, autofocus, flash, video recording in FullHD, front camera 5 megapixel
- Communications: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.0, USB 2.0, FM radio, A-GPS / GLONASS
- Battery: non-removable, 2400 mAh
- Sensors: accelerometer, gesture sensor, digital compass, magnetic sensor
- Additional features: change custom themes, private mode, “2 active windows” mode, quick connection function
- Dimensions, weight: 141.8 x 70.3 x 7.3 mm, 120 g
Dimensions. Contents of delivery
id="sub1">Samsung Galaxy E5 comes in a light green cardboard box. There is a large letter “E” on the front of the package. There is no image of the gadget itself. It looks quite stylish and organic.
Inside the box is the device itself. In total, there are three body color options on sale: black, white and brown. I had the black version at my disposal.
From the first moments you notice the thinness of the Galaxy E5's body. It is not much larger than metal. The dimensions of the device are 141.8 x 70.3 x 7.3 mm, weight - 120 grams. The device fits well in the hand. You can carry the device in the pockets of tight clothes without any problems. There are no inconveniences. But it’s not very easy to operate a smartphone with one hand. It is impossible to reach the corners of the display with the thumb of one hand. You will have to use your second hand and intercept the device.
The scope of delivery includes:
- Samsung SM-E500H/DS phone
- Adapter charger USB
- Cable for synchronization with computer
- Stereo headset with miniJack 3.5 mm
- Set of earplugs of different sizes
- SIM card slot clip/ microSD cards
- Instructions, warranty card
Design and appearance
id="sub2">Samsung Galaxy E5 has a typical smartphone Samsung external view. The device has a plastic body and plastic edging on the sides. Some, due to inexperience, mistake it for metal. The edging is very ordinary, it looks good at first, but will get scratched over time. The back side is matte, very reminiscent of that in the once hit Samsung models Galaxy S Duos.
From the front side, the device is indistinguishable from the latter - only the ends are more compact, and the screen is 0.2 inches larger. Well, the patterns on the plastic in the form of horizontal stripes are more reminiscent of those in . In general, here you can see a mix of decorative ideas from past Korean flagships.
The front of the smartphone is covered with protective glass. At the top there is an earpiece, a front 5 MP camera, an accelerometer, a motion sensor, and the manufacturer's logo. Below the 5-inch screen are the control keys. There are three of them: the application manager running in the background, the home and back button.
The volume key is located on the left side, the power key and SIM card slots are on the right (nano-SIM type, like in the iPhone). Interestingly, in addition to a SIM card, you can insert a microSD memory card into the top slot. The microphone, microUSB connector and 3.5 mm audio jack can be seen at the bottom. An additional microphone is also located on the upper end of the device.
On the back you can see an 8 megapixel camera lens with autofocus and LED flash. The lens protrudes 2-3 mm relative to the plane of the smartphone itself. On the right is a speaker for external calls and audio playback. I would rate the sound a four. Even at an average level, you can clearly hear the call, even if the phone is in your clothes. But in terms of sound quality it is not, of course.
The lithium-ion battery is located inside the case. It is not removable.
During the test I did not find any external defects. The impressions are extremely positive. The smartphone is assembled at the company's plant in China.
Screen. Graphics capabilities
id="sub3">Diagonal Samsung screen Galaxy E5 - 5 inches. It uses a SuperAMOLED display with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels and a density of 294 ppi. The indicators coincide one-to-one with. The screen has a crystal clear image, traditionally large viewing angles and a small frame. The black color is very deep. All this has a positive effect on the perception of the device as a whole.
Unfortunately, there is no automatic brightness adjustment option here. However, Samsung got out of the situation gracefully - they added an “outdoor” screen mode to the notification panel. It automatically increases the brightness to maximum. This completely solves the problem of bright sun, but does not eliminate the need to manually adjust something when lighting conditions change.
The display is protected by durable glass with an oleophobic coating. Working with gloves is not supported.
Menu. Interface and navigation
id="sub4">Samsung Galaxy E5 runs under operating system Android systems 4.4 with TouchWiz shell. The software can be updated over the air.
The Galaxy E5 has a multi-window mode, where you can place two windows on one screen at once, for example, a browser or web browser, as well as a photo gallery below it. However, I note that the 5-inch screen is small for simultaneous work with several applications in this form. It works much more convincingly on tablets.
The Galaxy E5 has a feature accelerated loading content. Its essence is as follows: the system begins to download large files on two networks at once - via Wi-Fi and LTE, having previously split them into several packages.
"Intelligent Wait" function. If activated, the device will not go into sleep mode as long as the user is looking at it. The front camera is used for facial recognition. The manufacturer honestly warns that “Intelligent Waiting” may not work in the dark. However, under normal conditions the function also does not always work correctly. It seems that an eye icon appears on the notification panel (that is, the camera recognizes that the screen is currently being looked at), but sometimes the display backlight still turns off after a specified period of time.
The function, which in the Russian version of the firmware was called “Attach to ear,” turned out to be very useful and, most importantly, well implemented. Its essence is as follows: if someone’s contact or message is open on the display, then you can call the subscriber by simply raising the smartphone to your ear, without even touching the screen.
The ability to mute an incoming call by turning the phone face down can hardly be called new. More interesting is the notification function for missed calls and messages. To do this, you need to take the smartphone in your hand, in response it will vibrate and give a signal through the light indicator if the user missed a call or SMS.
Telephone features
id="sub5">First of all, these include “Phone”, “Contacts”, “Messages”. They are all located at the bottom of the Galaxy E5's home screen.
The People app stores detailed information O telephone numbers and subscribers. A specific record can have two dozen fields, be it last name, first name, patronymic, mobile number, home phone, address Email, date of birth or personal ID, Skype, etc. The search in contacts occurs immediately across all fields of the client, that is, you can dial the number, first name, last name, etc. Each subscriber’s profile can now be linked to his social media accounts.
During incoming call The screen displays the photo and number of the subscriber from the phone book.
Text and multimedia messages are grouped by subscriber. Pressing specific contact You can view the history of correspondence with this person.
Multimedia capabilities
id="sub6">The “Music” item is a music audio player. You can view and listen to audio tracks. The following file formats are supported: MP3, AMR, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+. There is support for OMA DRM. There is sorting by artists, albums, genres, composers.
The standard headset is included in the package. Thanks to the 3.5 mm jack, you can choose any headphones.
The “Video” item displays videos made both by the device’s camera and downloaded from the Internet.
Camera. Photo and video capabilities
id="sub7">Galaxy E5 has an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. The camera interface is made in the traditional Samsung style. There are many settings and preset modes, including self-portrait, panorama, night, continuous shooting, HDR and GIF creation.
For example, “Two-way shooting” allows you to take photos using both cameras at the same time. As for the other settings, automatic contrast allows you to achieve good quality pictures on a bright sunny day. IN manual mode ISO settings available in 50, 100, 200, 400, 800. The following shooting modes are available: single shot, smile detection, continuous, panorama, vintage, portrait, landscape, night mode, sports, indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dawn , autumn colors, fireworks, text, twilight, against the light.
Meanwhile, the E5's photo quality is poor. On a sunny day it highlights areas of the photo, on a cloudy day it blurs everything, in macro photography it is weak, on large spaces lathers. But if the conditions are favorable, it takes quite decent shots. In general, it behaves the same as any other camera in inexpensive smartphone. It doesn't shoot very quickly, especially in HDR mode. Any smartphone for this money will show similar results.
The phone supports video recording in mpeg4 format for maximum resolution, and in the settings you can specify whether the video will be recorded with or without sound. All settings are comparable to those for photographs, but the video resolutions are different, plus effects are supported. The camera can shoot videos with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, there are also 1280x720, 720x480 pixels (30 frames), or a resolution of 640x480 pixels (30 frames). Two additional resolutions - 320x240 and 176x144 pixels.
The recorded video also lacks stars from the sky. It looks good on the phone screen, but numerous “bloopers” pop up on the computer.
Memory and speed
id="sub8">Samsung Galaxy E5 is based on a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with clock frequency 1.2 GHz. It is made using 28 nm technology. Adreno 306 graphics are used. There is 1.5 GB of RAM. The hardware here, with the exception of RAM, is the same as that found in the Galaxy A5.
The smartphone works quickly, however, if you fill its memory with a variety of content (photos, videos, applications, etc.), TouchWiz will traditionally begin to lag in some scenarios. This is especially true for browser operation. However, this is not a hardware problem, but a software issue. As for heating, it is at an acceptable level and is not noticeable in most tasks.
The Galaxy E5 has 16 GB of memory (12 GB available to the user), supports microSD media up to 128 GB.
To summarize, I can say that the characteristics fully correspond to the positioning. The smartphone is a typical average one. It is more than comfortable to use.
Communication capabilities
id="sub9">In addition to the standard connection to a computer via microUSB, the Galaxy E5 has Bluetooth support 4.0. Bluetooth provides wireless connection peripheral devices: For example, A2DP/AVRCP stereo headsets. When connected via USB, the device is recharged.
When connected to a USB port, there are several connection options: Media, “Charge only”, MTP. In MTP mode, the device is picked up perfectly without additional drivers, you can copy the necessary data. NFC support is present.
"Five" works great in Wi-Fi networks a/b/g/ standards and can distribute Wi-Fi. The smartphone works without problems in networks mobile communications GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100. Samsung Galaxy E5 also works in 4G networks. The reception quality is excellent.
The device has two slots for SIM cards. Both of them are nanoSIM. In addition, one of the slots can be used for microSD memory cards. Use two SIM cards at the same time and external memory it is forbidden.
Duration of work
id="sub10">From lithium ion battery With a capacity of 2400 mAh, the smartphone lasts about 1.5-2 days under average load. In the extreme case (3 hours of talking on the phone, listening to music on the player, 2 hours, accessing the Internet via wi-fi/4G), the battery will last for 16-18 hours. With less intensive use, you can achieve two days of work or more. For example, 720p video (mkv) with all communications using the E5 hardware codec plays for about 12 hours, which is very worthy. This is a consequence of the use of a SuperAMOLED screen, as well as software and chipset optimization.