Today the best Samsung smartphones are very popular. Indeed, this brand is rightfully considered the leading one in the market.
In many countries, it is Samsung that takes the first place in smartphone sales.
Only the best representatives of the Chinese market (Meizu, Xiaomi, etc.) or the iPhone can compete with the products of this company.
Although the second in functionality and other features are often much inferior to Samsung products.
Therefore, it would be useful to consider the characteristics of the best representatives of a given firm.
This very famous smartphone (edge) is recognized as the second most powerful smartphone in the world! Better only Xiaomi Mi5. This already says a lot.
His older brother Samsung Galaxy S7 is also very powerful today, but it is not among the top ten.
If we take other characteristics, then edge can rightfully be called the best smartphone in the world at the moment.
Aluminum body, proprietary SuperAMOLED with 576 ppi screen, which is many times better than any IPS, even with a large number of ppi, Snapdragon processor 820th (most powerful in 2016) in edge and Exynos 8890 in regular - what else do you need to be happy?
Other features of Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 EDGE are:
- battery 3000 mAh;
- 32 or 64 built-in memory;
- a 12MP main camera capable of shooting 4K video and a 5MP camera on the front of the phone;
- protection against water and damage of the IP68 standard;
- processor (8 cores at 1.8 GHz each);
- 4 GB random access memory;
- price - $ 700.
Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE
This smartphone closes the top ten most powerful smartphones at the moment. At the same time, it costs as much as $ 100-150 less.
But the characteristics of the S6 and S6 EDGE are slightly lower. So here is just an AMOLED screen with 576 ppi, 3 GB of RAM and the same 32 GB of its own memory, but a 3600 mAh battery.
There is no memory card slot. But compared to other smartphones, not the giant S7 EDGE, it looks like a very cool option.
Other features of these models are:
- 8 cores in the processor - at 2.1 GHz and at 1.5 GHz (4 pieces each);
- branded Samsung processor Exynos 7420;
- main camera 16 megapixels;
- maximum video resolution 3840 × 2160.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
She also has two versions - one with built-in 32 GB for $ 480 and with 64 GB for 520 US currency units.
This is one of the most large smartphones in the line - its diagonal is 5.7 inches. Its camera, in theory, is better than that of the aforementioned smartphones, at 16 megapixels.
In practice, however, this is not entirely true. The S7 EDGE camera, although 12 megapixels, shoots much better.
However, in comparison with the cameras of the same Xiaomi or Meizu, our Note 5 looks like an absolute leader.
Other features of this model are as follows:
- battery 3000 mAh;
- RAM - 4 GB;
- no memory card slot;
- screen - AMOLED with 515 ppi;
- camera on the front side of the phone at 5 megapixels;
- graphics processor Mali-T760 MP8;
- 8-core main processor.
Samsung Galaxy A9
This pleasure costs about $ 480. It has a 6-inch screen, a 16 megapixel camera, and a 5000 mAh battery!
Own memory here is 32 GB and there is a slot for memory cards. AMOLED screen at 367 ppi.
Do not think that the user will be too upset due to the fact that the above smartphones have a screen of 500 or more ppi - the difference is not particularly noticeable, if you do not look too closely.
The camera on the front of the phone is here at a whopping 8 megapixels. Therefore, we can say that the Samsung Galaxy A9 is ideal for those who like to take selfies.
Other features of this model are as follows:
- Snapdragon 652 processor;
- out of 32 GB of own memory, the user can use only 23.4 GB.
Samsung Galaxy A8
The predecessor of the previous model. It was released on September 1, 2015 and was then named the thinnest smartphone.
The diagonal of the screen is like that of other Samsung flagships, including Galaxy Note 5 by 5.7 inches. The main camera has at its disposal a whopping 16 megapixels. B
The battery here is 3050 mAh, slightly larger than most of the above models. But here is a SuperAMOLED screen.
The processor is slightly older than that of the A9, Snapdragon 615th.
Other features of the Galaxy A8 are as follows:
- 1.5 GHz processor;
- price - $ 400 (at the beginning it cost 550).
Samsung Galaxy A7
Costs this model already 360 dollars. It has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery, but slightly smaller screen size.
The camera here is 13 megapixel, but thanks to various "chips" from Samsung, it works no worse than smartphones with 16 megapixel cameras.
WITH How many memory here is 16 GB (operational - 3 GB), it is possible to expand up to 128 GB. The processor also has 8 cores - each core is 1.6 GHz.
In general, quite a good representative of its class, which may be worse in power than chinese smartphones for the same price, but much more convenient to use, more durable and has a better camera.
It also has the following features:
- there is a slot for a second SIM-card, into which you can also insert microSD;
- proprietary AMOLED screen.
Samsung Galaxy A5
This handsome man can be bought for exactly $ 300.
It differs from the A7 model only by a smaller screen (5.2 inches), a smaller battery (2900 mAh) and some other small details.
The logic here is quite clear - why such big battery if here smaller screen, which, accordingly, requires fewer resources for maintenance?
Otherwise, this is, in fact, the same A7 - AMOLED screen, the same 16 GB of its own memory and other similar moments. But 2 GB of RAM.
Its other features are:
- there is metal in the case;
- Android OS 5.1.
Reading another note on the release of a new Samsung smartphone, the companies simplify the lineup Galaxy seems like a joke. Not very good. It is difficult to understand the current devices of the Korean electronics giant, but it is possible. Warning: iPhone users may be confused by this article.
Note
A family of phablets equipped with the proprietary S Pen stylus. By choosing, users get a device with top-end technical characteristics at least among Galaxy, and software that takes advantage of a large display - for example, to work with two applications on the same screen. The presentation of new representatives of the line takes place every year at the IFA in Berlin.
S
Smartphones in the portfolio of the Korean manufacturer, but more compact in comparison with the Note. The S in the name stands for Super Smart. Samsung will announce the Galaxy S flagships in the first half of the year, and since 2014 the presentations have been held at the MWC in Barcelona.
A
Its name is a trio, and in the future - a quartet, Galaxy A received from the pioneer with a metal frame Alpha. Each of the smartphones is clad in a graceful all-metal shell, covered with a layer of paint. These are fashion devices with average characteristics. The number in the title allows you to navigate the size of the display and judge the technical equipment. - the most affordable and compact gadget, due to the savings on components. it is ahead of its counterparts in performance and surpasses in size. And only in case the diagonal of the screen matches the name.
E
His appearance Galaxy E is very similar to the A family, however, these are devices of a lower class, and their cases are made of plastic. The rule from the previous section will help you not to get lost in numbers: more is better. And literally more: for the sake of an improved camera and additional 0.5 GB of RAM, you will have to get used to a "shovel" with a 5.5-inch screen.
J
Low cost devices with characteristics entry level... The J1 branch should be split, which, according to SamMobile, in the future will consist of several cheap devices - Samsung is working on J1 Ace, Pop and J2, and J5 and J7 have almost identical filling as the E models, but differ in the presence of a flash near the front cameras.
Z
Although the Z smartphone is not a Galaxy and is not officially presented in the Russian Federation, it is worth mentioning. Under the last letter of the English alphabet Samsung releases smartphones on the operating system
According to the results of analytical studies, Samsung's profit in the second quarter of 2016 increased by 13%, which in monetary terms is $ 6.8 billion. This is an order of magnitude higher than last year. What did the Korean manufacturers "hook" with this year?
Observers and analysts will say at once that it's all about the new Samsung Galaxy S7, which, despite the price, immediately became a sales star. Obviously, many consumers were bribed not only by good hardware, elegant design but also water proof. But is it that simple? It seems to us that the big cash growth is due to the fact that the company decided to update its Samsung Galaxy J and Samsung Galaxy A line of smartphones, which in 2015 became really top-end. The secret of success is quite simple: for relatively little money, the Korean manufacturer offers a smartphone with good characteristics and design, akin to image-class models - this is how the company designated the appearance of phones with the J and A postscripts. But what happened in practice? The ratio of characteristics and prices is far from proportional and the Ukrainian consumer has to pay a big sum for these models of “dialers”. In order not to be unfounded, let's compare Samsung smartphones Galaxy A and J "from small to large" and consider the offered quality in more detail.
Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2016)
So, guided by the logic of the alphabet, let's start with the Samsung Galaxy A line: A3, A5, A7 2016. Immediately, we note that these smartphones belong (according to the manufacturers themselves) to the average price segment, however, for domestic consumers, this factor will not be perceptible when buying. The buyer will have to pay for a novelty from 8 to 12,000 UAH, depending on the marking. So, the cost of Samsung Galaxy A3 for July 2016 costs an average of 7999 UAH, its older “brother” A5 - 9999, and Samsung Galaxy A7 - as much as 11 999 UAH. Agree that this is a considerable amount. At the same time, the A3 and A5 models have the same performance, but different amounts of RAM. Marketing move? Perhaps because the memory indicator has little effect on the operation of the gadget, especially in the case of Korean-made devices. On the Samsung Galaxy A3 with 1.5 GB of RAM, the user has enough space for location required applications and other information, as for the built-in memory, out of the proposed 16 GB, only 10 GB will be available, although this amount is not critical either. The same can be said about the processor in 8 Cortex A53 cores with a frequency of 1.6 GHz. It works flawlessly, but gambling addicts will be unhappy. Not all games are good for their quality.
In this regard, the question may arise: is it worth overpaying money? We will immediately answer that those who are looking for an image gadget with all the "chips" will have to pay, especially in the case of Samsung models Galaxy A5 and A7. They are equipped with a fingerprint scanner and boast a larger screen size compared to the Samsung Galaxy A3. The battery capacity will also make you think. In the older model, it is 3300 mAh, which means that you, as an active user, can get a good smartphone autonomy for a day, or even two. So, using the Samsung Galaxy A7 smartphone "at full" from 8 am, at about 2 pm, we noticed that the battery charge is 92%, that is, we can say with confidence that you will not have to charge this device several times a day, which for today's user is rare. By the way, if we compare the Samsung Galaxy A7 with the flagship Samsung Galaxy S6, then the latter is clearly inferior in terms of autonomy. The charge of the "galactic six" is enough for a full daylight hours, while the A7, and the entire line of smartphones, can work for 2 days, and if you moderate your ardor, then for three. It's not a pity to pay for such an indicator. He's really important.
As for the design and the screen, then this is debatable. Yes, the line of smartphones Samsung Galaxy A is very similar to the top-end Samsung Galaxy S6, it also uses metal and glass, and the screen is covered with Gorilla Glass 4 - everything is exquisite and beautiful. But in practice, the body of smartphones is very slippery, especially if we talk about a model with a screen diagonal of 5.5 "(we'll talk about the screen later). It is not always possible to grip the body of the device tightly, therefore, to avoid falls, be sure to buy a case for the Samsung Galaxy A5, A3 and A7. It will precisely protect the device from adverse external factors and completely eliminate the sliding of the candy bar.
If we talk about the screen of the devices, then it is flawless, but in comparison with Samsung phones Galaxy "J" series, almost does not justify itself. Yes, the A-line has a Super-AMOLED display with Full resolution HD (the diagonal in the A3, A5 and A7 models is 4.7, 5.2 and 5.5 inches, respectively), but in the Samsung Galaxy J3, J5 and J7 smartphones, the indicators are no worse, or rather completely coincide.
Samsung Galaxy J3, J5, J7 (2016)
This is precisely the highlight of this line. At its cost (the price of J3 J5 and J7 is 4400.6000 and 7000 UAH) Samsung Galaxy J, regardless of the numbering, received the same SuperAMOLED screen as in the "A" series, which shows us a clear picture with natural colors without green and gray shades. Everything is quite balanced and bright. If the brightness is not enough for you, then just like in the case of the Samsung Galaxy A smartphones, in "J" you can use the adaptive or "Outdoor" mode, which will allow the user to increase the brightness for 15 minutes. True, the models do not have a light sensor, so all settings will have to be done manually, but this moment is not critical. Users say that Samsung display The Galaxy J3 is a little grainy, but over time, this flaw becomes less noticeable. Much more important is the emergency message function, economy mode (when you turn on the Samsung Galaxy J, it turns into a device with a black and white screen and limited capabilities), availability good cameras at 13 and 8 megapixels (Samsung Galaxy J3, however, let down a little), support for 4G networks, the presence of two SIM cards and other additions. They can be found in A series smartphones.
The autonomy of the devices did not disappoint either. In Samsung Galaxy J3, J5 and J7, respectively, it is 2600, 3100 and 3300 mAh. It is noteworthy that the indicator of the younger model is comparable to the Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone. "Medium" Samsung Galaxy J5 pleases with a performance of one and a half days. It is enough for 10 hours of video, 5 hours of games, but the smartphone will be charged for at least two hours, so you can be ready to buy additional accessories and not only to maintain a charge. Since its smartphone body is made of plastic (we do not take into account the metal edging), the phone can be damaged if dropped, and if you take into account the protruding camera above the surface of the device, then the backlash in its area after an unsuccessful fall is guaranteed to you. Therefore, we still advise you to get a case to guarantee protection.
The protruding camera is one of the disadvantages of these models. They also disappointed with quiet speakers, a small amount of internal memory and a weak processor on the Samsung Galaxy J3, as a result of which not all games can be called high-quality. But the functionality of smartphones as a whole pleases. It is enough to satisfy all the needs of a modern user, who certainly will not feel disadvantaged against the background of expensive flagships. Samsung Galaxy J turned out to be comfortable, efficient and, in comparison with Samsung Galaxy A, inexpensive. As a result, in 2016 we received two interesting lines from Samsung, which are almost identical in characteristics.
Thus, it turns out that there is no particular difference in functionality between these lines of smartphones. Of course, if you need a fashion item, then it is better to buy a Samsung Galaxy "A" series. Here, the design is more attractive and the processor is a little faster. Those who care about the number of cores can also buy this smartphone. For the rest, it is quite possible to rely on the budget mobile phone Samsung Galaxy J and save a considerable amount of money. In terms of autonomy, screen characteristics, pleasant and convenient interface, it is not inferior to its "brother" with the "A" postscript, but in terms of updated version Android 6.0 OS even wins. But if you doubt the quality of last year's models, then the Samsung Galaxy A and J 2016 smartphones are really better than their predecessors, and their upgrade is worth the money.
Finally, I would like to hope that Samsung will soon revise its policy regarding prices and product competitiveness in the market. This did not happen with Line A last year. In 2016, history repeats itself. For the same money that is required for these devices, you can really buy good model phones like the LG Nexus 5X, not to mention the Chinese devices Xiaomi, Alcatel and other mobile phones.
Samsung traditionally produces exactly three A-series devices, very similar in design and philosophy, but with different display diagonal and slightly different characteristics. Koreans did not change themselves in 2017 either. We took the whole family for testing at once: A3 with a 4.7-inch display and a 13-megapixel camera, A5 with a 5.2-inch screen and a 16-megapixel camera and A7 with the same photo module, but already with a 5.7-inch display ... A5 and A7 are built on the Exynos 7880 platform (eight cores with a peak frequency of 1.9 GHz) and carry 3 GB of RAM on board. A3 received the same processor, but clocked at 1.6 GHz, and two gigabytes of RAM.
Actually, the scheme is the same as last year: the Galaxy S of the latest generation was taken as the main source of inspiration, but its wings-characteristics are slightly clipped (the platform is simpler, the screen is at most Full HD resolution, camera of the year before last). At the same time, the main chips are in place: Gorilla Glass on both sides (and the version is not specified this time - it is highly likely that the Koreans have abandoned the fifth), and protection against water and dust according to the IP68 standard, and a slot for a memory card. And the mini-jack is still there. The devices are “packed” at the flagship level, they look great, behind the back there is a full-fledged A-brand, but at the same time they fall into the price range from 23 to 33 thousand rubles. Potential hits?
⇡ Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) | Sony Xperia X | ||
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| Display | 5.7 inches, AMOLED, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 386 ppi, capacitive multitouch | 5.2 inches, AMOLED, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 424 ppi, capacitive multitouch | 4.7 inches, AMOLED, 1280 × 720 pixels, 312 ppi, capacitive multitouch | 5 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 441 ppi, capacitive multitouch | 5.2 inches, IPS, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 424 ppi, capacitive multitouch |
| Protective glass | Corning Gorilla Glass (version not specified), both sides | Corning Gorilla Glass (version not specified), both sides | yes, manufacturer unknown | no information | |
| CPU | Exynos 7880 Octa (eight cores ARM Cortex-A53, frequency 1.9 GHz) | Exynos 7870 Octa (eight cores ARM Cortex-A53, frequency 1.6 GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 (two ARM Cortex-A72 cores @ 1.8 GHz + four ARM Cortex-A53 cores @ 1.4 GHz) | HiSilicon Kirin 950 (four ARM Cortex-A72, 2.3 GHz; four ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8 GHz) | |
| Graphic controller | Mali-T830 MP, 600 MHz | Mali-T830 MP, 600 MHz | Mali-T830 MP, 600 MHz | Adreno 510, 550 MHz | Mali-T880 MP4, 900 MHz |
| Operational memory | 3 GB | 3 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Flash memory | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32/64 GB | 32/64 GB |
| Support kart memory | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Connectors | USB Type-C, mini-jack 3.5 mm | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm mini-jack | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm mini-jack | microUSB, mini-jack 3.5 mm | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm mini-jack |
| SIM card | two nano-SIM | two nano-SIM | two nano-SIM | one nano-SIM / two nano-SIM | one nano-SIM / two nano-SIM |
| Cellular 2G | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | |
| Cellular 3G | HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz | HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Cellular 4G | LTE Cat. 7 (300/100 Mbps): ranges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbps): ranges 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 | LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbps): ranges 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE Cat. 6 (300/50 Mbps): ranges 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a / b / g / n / ac | 802.11a / b / g / n / ac | 802.11a / b / g / n / ac | 802.11a / b / g / n / ac | 802.11a / b / g / n / ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Sensors | illumination, approximation, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer | illumination, approximation, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer | illumination, approximation, accelerometer / gyroscope / pedometer, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer |
Illumination, proximity, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass), IR sensor | |
| The fingerprint scanner | there is | there is | there is | there is | there is |
| Main camera | 16 MP, ƒ / 1.9, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Full HD video recording | 13 MP, ƒ / 1.9, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Full HD video recording | 23 MP, ƒ / 2.0, hybrid autofocus, LED flash, Full HD video recording | Dual module, 12 MP, ƒ / 2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash | |
| Front-camera | 16 MP, fixed focus | 16 MP, fixed focus | 8 MP, fixed focus | 13 MP, fixed focus | 8 MP, fixed focus |
| Nutrition | Removable battery 13.68 Wh (3600 mAh, 3.8 V) | Removable battery 8.93 Wh (2350 mAh, 3.8 V) | Non-removable battery 9.96 Wh (2620 mAh, 3.8 V) |
Non-removable battery 11.4 Wh (3000 mAh, 3.8 V) | |
| The size | 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm | 135.4 x 66.2 x 7.9mm | 142.7 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm | 145.5 x 71 x 7.5mm |
| Weight | 186 grams | 159 grams | 138 grams | 153 grams | 153 grams |
| Hull protection | IP68 |
IP68 Up to half an hour at a depth of 1.5 m |
IP68 Up to half an hour at a depth of 1.5 m |
No | No |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, own shell | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, own shell | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, shell Sony Xperia | Android 6.0 Marshmallow, own EMUI shell | |
| Actual price | 32,990 rubles | 27 990 rubles | 22,990 rubles | 36,000 rubles | 28-30,000 rubles |
⇡ Design, ergonomics and software
All three A-series smartphones differ from each other only in size, and from - only in some small and not too noticeable at first glance details. This is quite logical - Samsung plays on the feelings of those who do not mind having a seemingly flagship smartphone, but do not want to pay a lot. The main differences between the A-series this year: the absence of an additional sensor (proximity) above the display, two compartments for cards (both memory and camera ones), not so strong bending of the rear panel and another camera unit - with a smaller lens window and without laser illumination autofocus. And also the speaker, which has moved from the bottom to the side.
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At the same time, the essence remained the same: glass on both sides, physical Home button with a built-in fingerprint scanner, verified thickness (7.9 mm), making the smartphone very comfortable to hold with one hand. Plus a rounded, visually very "soft" shape and metal edges. Stylish, modern looking, balanced smartphone.
Of the three models, it was most convenient and pleasant for me to work with the A3, but this is pure subjectivity - I just like small smartphones. And in its category, by the way, A3 is an almost unique offer. To this, however, I will return already in the conclusions. The second reason why it was he who "came in" especially well for me is the color. Not classic, but hateful black or gold, but blue, and a pleasant, calm shade. Here, however, there is room when choosing any modification: the colors are common for both A3 and A5 with A7, just for the test we got the larger models in black.
The build quality is good, although I personally did not like the Home button - it is slightly loose and not clearly enough to fix the presses. To unlock with a fingerprint, however, you do not need to press it entirely - it reacts to a simple touch.
Samsung A-series, bottom (for example, A5): mini-jack (3.5 mm) for headphones / headset, USB port Type-C and microphone
At Galaxy testing S7, I found fault with the tempered glass on the front and on the back - it too easily collected scratches and chips, even if you did not carry a smartphone with keys and small change. Just put it on an uneven surface and welcome to perfectionist hell. Unfortunately, the problem has migrated here too - the case very easily collects microscopic and unobtrusive scratches, which are nevertheless very annoying, especially when direct sunlight hits the black glossy case.
But there are also differences from the Galaxy S7, and for the better. For example, here the camera unit does not protrude from the body - this also applies to all three models. Personally, this does not seem like a great advantage to me - it is still easier to notice whether you have touched the bulging camera, leaving a fingerprint on it. But perfectionists will be happy.
The speaker is located better. I railed a lot about how inconvenient it was in the S7 - you inevitably cover the small grill with your finger when viewing something in landscape orientation and, accordingly, completely muffle the sound. Here he found himself on the upper half of the right edge - and this, I can tell you, is a great place. You won't cover it with your hand or with a table - if your smartphone is on it.
The case is waterproof according to the IP68 standard (up to half an hour at a depth of one and a half meters) from splashes and accidental ingress into water. This is one of the most important features of the Galaxy A family of this generation, which sets it apart from competitors, and even most flagships.
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A fingerprint scanner built into the button on the front panel allows you to unlock your smartphone and confirm purchases with Samsung Pay (branded payment system it is supported in both A5 and A7, like last year, and in A3 - it's new for this device). This arrangement of the sensor, I know, many people like, but I am more comfortable working with the scanner located at the back - this grip, for my taste, is more reliable, the probability of dropping the device when unlocking is much lower. However, again a matter of taste. When switching from iPhone to Android smartphone, such a scheme will be perceived more naturally anyway.
10 months ago
There's no doubt that Samsung has had great success with the Galaxy lineup. For example, the Galaxy S3 sold 20 million units in the first five months alone. That's roughly double the sales of the Galaxy S2 in the same five-month period, which was also successful, albeit not nearly as successful.
Now, in 2013, Samsung intends to overtake Apple in single product sales. All of the company's efforts are directed not only to ensure that the Galaxy S4 surpasses the iPhone 5, but also to keep sales when the iPhone 5s or any other Apple model is released.
According to preliminary estimates, sales of this model of 40 million units in the first five months of implementation are quite real. At the same time, the company must provide a flagship smartphone designed for different groups of consumers. Among them, the owners of the already well-known devices of the Galaxy line stand out. First of all, the Galaxy S2.
Today, the most demanding consumers are worthy of attention, first of all, two "basic" smartphones: Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. These two lines are in a state of fierce competition. And in the near future, anyone from the outside will hardly be able to approach these products.
If you take Samsung series Galaxy, then it can be thought of as a complete selection of Android smartphones. But the Galaxy series is not just a flagship, if you know that Samsung covers all market segments in the series of these smartphones. The consumer is offered a wide variety of goods both in price and in functionality.
If we take the top-end devices with the S index, then they are at the head of the line, although they were not the best at the time of release. They have excellent build quality as well as the components. They differ in their own software solutions.
First Galaxy smartphone S had a huge display: 4 inches diagonal, 480x800 pixels. It also had its own 1GHz ARMv7 processor. Plus 8 or 16 GB of storage and a 5-megapixel camera.
Second edition flagship Galaxy The S II with a more modern filling was already with a 4.3-inch display with the same resolution, a dual-core processor. If you take a Galaxy S III smartphone with a full set wireless technologies, then it has a proprietary 4-core Exynos processor, 16 GB of memory, a 2,100 mAh battery. The display has a large diagonal of 4.8 inches, which indicates its proximity to another "top" series - Galaxy Note.
Recall that the fundamental difference between the Galaxy Note is in its enormous size. Let's say u first note the diagonal of the display was 5.3 inches, in the second edition - 5.5. Another difference between the series is the ability to work with a stylus. It is included in the kit. There is also a suite of apps that works with a stylus. Galaxy Note is a large class of expensive original "tablet phones", in which both a phone and a tablet are in one body.
We emphasize that under the "brand" Galaxy S you can often see intermediate devices with some pronounced characteristic. Let's say the Galaxy S Plus is nothing more than a slightly improved version of the first Galaxy S. There is also Galaxy version S Duos. In terms of cost, they almost do not differ from the original versions.
In general, at the beginning of sales, prices for Galaxy devices S is quite high, but gradually falls. Usually they sell the latest and penultimate Galaxy S versions. As soon as a new device comes out, the price of the previous flagship goes down.
Devices Galaxy series Ace has a great design. They have well thought-out functionality. Already the first Galaxy Ace has become a bestseller. The Galaxy Ace is more like a touchphone rather than a smartphone, which has a hardware button under the display. Inside, though not the most modern, but well-proven components.
The Galaxy Ace can be paid attention to those who do not need technological innovations, but need a phone that can make calls, play music and provide Internet access. There are plenty to choose from. Let's say there is a Galaxy Ace Duos model with two SIM cards. There is also the Galaxy Ace 2 on a powerful platform. It provides video communication. Galaxy Ace Plus differs from the first Ace in the processor, memory size and display diagonal. Other characteristics remained unchanged.
Model Galaxy Gio is still popular. Modest in design, the device largely repeats the Ace in terms of hardware characteristics. To one who does not lend of great importance design, the smartphone is suitable as a mobile organizer and player. This model is more affordable compared to the Galaxy Ace in the first version.
The most budget models of the Galaxy series are considered Samsung Galaxy Mini and Galaxy Y.
The Galaxy Mini series is up to date to a certain extent. As proof of the above - HVGA-display, 4 GB of memory, 3 MP camera, Android 2.3.6, as well as other characteristics of a decent budget smartphone... The same cannot be said about the Galaxy Y. It has a 2 MP camera, 160 MB of memory, a display with a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels, which is so typical of the era. Windows Mobile.
That said, the Galaxy Y costs about $ 110. Also, due to the simple hardware, it functions for a long time on a single charge. Such an optimal "dialer" for Android with a version for two cards is quite suitable for those who need to synchronize the calendar, phone book, mail, and so on. Until now, the Galaxy Spica smartphone released in 2009 is being sold on the market. And it can be compared to the same Galaxy Ace. After all, he acts adequately.
If we talk about other models in this series, then we must say about some intermediate options. For example, a smartphone Galaxy Grand The Duos differs in that it has two SIM cards and a large five-inch display. Its resolution matches the first Galaxy S, but the display is not as good.
This device is designed for those who work a lot with documents, who constantly call and go to global network... The hardware part provides this, and the Android 4.1 OS provides the ability to install all the necessary applications.
The Galaxy Nexus smartphone, released jointly with Google, deserves special attention. In terms of hardware, it gravitates towards the Galaxy S III, because there is a display with HD-resolution and a diagonal of 4.65 inches, as well as a PowerVR SGX540 video adapter, 1 GB of RAM.
The advantage of the Nexus series is that it has the latest Android version... There are no additions from the manufacturer, however, it is constantly updated to the latest versions. Let's say the Galaxy Nexus was initially produced under Android 4.0. Now it has been updated to the most current - 4.2. For those who love technology and are ready to shell out decent sums for uncompromising gadgets, this is what you need.
The very unusual Galaxy XCover line includes rugged smartphones for tourists, extreme lovers and those involved in any dangerous industry. These devices, although not the most modern in characteristics, have an increased level of protection against drops, shocks, moisture, immersion in liquids and other possible damage.
The IP67 protection level guarantees high safety of the devices. High-quality materials, a built-in flashlight, hardware buttons and other advantages are taken into account by many when choosing smartphones in that segment, where the choice, in fact, is always difficult.
It must be added to everything that in the Galaxy series you can see numerous "operator" models that can be found on Russian market not so easy. By the way, there are also specific versions of devices designed for regional markets. Usually these are slightly different versions of worldwide releases.
