Only the most frequently cited disadvantages of smartphones Samsung is, or rather was, the quality of workmanship. Until recently, the South Korean company had a strange fondness for shiny plastic and silver frames, which represented the aluminum. In the end, the Koreans changed their approach to the material, and the effect of this work we have about a year. For the final can be the new flagship Galaxy Galaxy S6 A and series to which they belong smartphones distinguished above all in design and craftsmanship. One of them is the Galaxy A5.
The most important question: how to build quality?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 belongs to the series, which is to stand out above all the quality of workmanship and interesting design. A5 model in terms of the materials used and the fit of the housing element has little in common with the older Samsung devices. The first thing that strikes the eye is the design, which is much closer to that used in the model Galaxy Alpha than earlier, kamyczkopodobnych shapes. Disappeared or plastic, so Galaxy A5 device feels more prestigious. I was convinced that the use of new materials will result in an appreciable increase in the weight of the smartphone. In contrast, tested Samsung is really lightweight, weighs 123 grams and taking it up I had a strange feeling, like it has been slimmed down by removing the guts.
The Koreans managed to create a smartphone, which in terms of quality of performance can successfully compete toe competition, and it’s a lot more expensive. Unfortunately, with the change of approach to implement, Samsung has decided to opt out of the elements, which were considerable advantage of earlier models. We lost easy access to the battery, replace it only now on the site.
Instead, we get a really good mating housing, which creaks under stronger pressure. The design seems to be so resistant that no problems should take a fall, not counting the display, which could crack. I did not have the impression that this smartphone will bend like the new iPhone at a higher pressure, but this does not mean that we can mindlessly check how much you really be able to handle it.
At the front of the Samsung placed a 5-inch display, over which in addition to found a camera sensor. Below the screen is traditionally placed a physical key home , to the left of the button gives access to the recently launched applications, and to the right of the back , both of which are illuminated at night so they do not identify will be a problem. Almost the entire front is protected by a scratch-resistant to School.
The metal “back” you will find a small speaker and a protruding lens camera with an LED Illuminates. I do not like this trend is the use of protruding objects by Samsung, they are more vulnerable to damage, even in such a shallow position acts as a smartphone on the desktop.
On the right edge of the producer put the power / unlock and two pull-out drawers microSD memory card and card nanosim. They open the corresponding key is required, which can be found in the box. On the opposite side you will find only the volume button. Slightly protruding buttons have been placed right at your fingertips, so you do not need to move the smartphone in your hand to reach them. They look solid and should withstand a minimum warranty period. The upper edge is empty, and at the bottom you will find headphone jack and microUSB.
The exact dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy A5 are 139.3 × 69.7 × 6.7 mm. This features a 5-inch smartphone really well in the hand, it is not felt any discomfort, although initially feared sharp edges. However being ground, which improves not only the convenience, but also the aesthetics of the body. It is also the first surface, where there will be minor scratches.
Is the HD is not enough at 5 inches?
Tested smartphone has a 5-inch display, made with Super AMOLED resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels, which gives a pixel density of 294 ppi level. A little bit, especially now, when the standard becomes the flagship models Quad HD (2560 × 1440) and displays Full HD (1920 × 1080) go to the medium price range. However, the Galaxy HD display A5 comes off very well. The image is in focus by using the device not notice individual pixels. Applied offers a satisfactory maximum screen brightness. This is not the level of displays used in the flagship Samsungach, but no problem we will use the device in the sun. Galaxy A5 has the ability to automatically adjust the screen brightness to suit ambient conditions, but with the default settings, the screen is far too dark.
Super AMOLED display in this model is no different from other screens used by Samsung. Thus we get a slightly oversaturated, but for me a great-looking colors. If you prefer a more natural colors can use one of the available modes and adjust the colors under him.
The benefits will include a wide viewing angle and excellent black. With the Galaxy A5 uses really comfortable, protective layer display virtually no resistance puts fingers. Our commands are read immediately and without any problems.
The only drawback can be the resolution of the display. In the mid-range device that tries to be a prestigious model, we should expect full HD, not HD. Of course, the lower the resolution has its advantages – is related to, inter alia, lower demand for energy.
Does high digits in the specification should be a determinant of performance?
Galaxy A5 in terms of performance is very good but the same can not be said of his bowels. At the heart of this model is a 64-bit processor Snapdragon 410 consisting of four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.2 GHz, and is responsible for the graphics processing Adreno 306. This arrangement already find a much cheaper models, and even to a lesser brother tested model, or Galaxy A3. Available to get the standard 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory (available is less than 12 GB), which can be expanded via microSD card for another 64 GB.
Applied specification makes the A5 does not fall too good in synthetic benchmarks. I was afraid that this smartphone will have problems in ensuring smooth operation, the more that we are dealing with TouchWiz overlay. However, the smoothness of the operating system positively surprised me.
I have not noticed any trim system applications run without immediately, and you are not exempted even if I did not care about the processes running in the background. Android on the Galaxy A5 acts as smoothly as more expensive flagship Galaxy S5. Clearly, the Samsung set about optimizing your overlay and not limited only to the removal of several custom applications. No power is felt only in the more complex games, here even improved TouchWiz does not help – just the performance of components is too low.
In this model, we find the battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh, which among other things, due to low resolution of the display is able to provide a satisfactory working hours on a single charge. If you do not use the A5 intensively, we will connect it to the charger every other day. However, if we spend a lot of time writing messages, browse the Internet, and we can not hold out too long without Facebook, then we have to put up with daily charging. There were plenty of functions related to the extension of the operation – we can use a simple energy-saving, which among other things, reduce the performance of the processor. You can also select the very low power consumption, which turns A5 Galaxy phone with basic functions, providing even several days of operation.
Will eventually mature TouchWiz overlay?
The Samsung Galaxy A5 acts under the control of Android, version 4.4.4 KitKat. Of course, could not miss the famous TouchWiz overlay. In terms of appearance does not differ much from what we find in other new devices Koreans, but can be seen positive changes. Manufacturer resigned from several custom applications and introduced changes to “sub-mask”, so that the cap not only looks lighter, but also works better. Of course, a few days of the test does not allow double-check whether it will be able to boast the same excellent liquidity after a few months you. However, after you install several applications and niedbaniu extensive use of processes in the background, it works just as smoothly as the day you remove your smartphone from the box.
Just as in the case of a pure Android, as well as most of the overlays, the TouchWiz get home screens on which we can deploy widgets, shortcuts to applications, and create folders. Samsung added a second display, which can be considered a full-screen widget Flipboard app. From it, we get access to the latest news from the world of entertainment, art, culture and science. Of course, this extra screen can completely turn off.
A list of all installed applications moved horizontally. Applications can sort alphabetically or they establish their order, plus get the option to create folders, so the list should become much more transparent. This time, Samsung will please no one force, but if someone take his application, he can always take advantage of GALAXY Apps store. This solution is much better, and also positively affects the performance of the smartphone.
Applications Samsung are not distinguished by anything in particular, they are also the best-looking in the market. However, they do not have anything to complain about, offering pleasing to the eye clean interface that matches the rest of the system. They work fast and stable, I did not have any trouble with them. Notable applications worth mentioning Samsung file manager – My files. I’ve always loved it, and now offers an even better interface. It does not have as many powerful features available in the competing managers Play Store, but for the vast majority of users will be sufficient.
Another interesting addition from the manufacturer is S Finder, so that we can quickly search the contents of the device. Get results almost instantly, and for me they were always satisfactory. I still can not convince the application used for listening to music. Sometimes it is too simple and the list of songs, albums and artists, even though it is clear, it seems to me very appealing. The application for music should sometimes look like a file manager, and if this is so, unfortunately.
S Voice, which is a personal assistant from Samsung allows using voice to perform many basic operations. However, Samsung still has not decided to add the Polish language. Too bad, because I have checked it well even while driving.
Is the main front cameras are earmarking samolubki?
Home, located on the back, and unfortunately slightly protruding camera allows you to capture images at a maximum resolution of 13 MP. Photos taken by the Galaxy A5 are very good quality for a device with a mid-priced, but not anything in particular stand out from the competition. There is no optical image stabilization, which is especially noticeable when shooting movies. The camera focuses quickly grabs and saves the image only takes a moment that will feel almost. The advantages certainly include color reproduction and a large 13 MP for detail. Well fall photos taken in low-light conditions, although we have to wait a little longer for the autofocus.
The application has an intuitive interface, camera, access to the most commonly used options we directly on the screen. If the default shortcuts placed on the left side we do not, we can see the options they choose. There were special shooting modes, among which we find a panorama or a series of images and effects such as a poster or vignetting effect. For those unhappy with the automatic mode, Samsung has released several options to manually choose the best settings for each photo. For more advanced users the number of available functions will be too small, but rather they would not normally choose the A5 as smartphone Galaxy to take pictures. Most people can safely use the automatic mode, which is doing quite well in different conditions.
At the front of the Samsung opted for a camera with a resolution of 5 MP, and so happy to be primarily teenagers using the Facebook and Instagrama . I must admit that I did some samolubek and the quality was high, many a smartphone with the main camera 5 MP does not provide such effects. Koreans have also added special features that “beautify” the face – we can automatically smooth out the skin, eyes and slim zoom by narrowing the head. We see the effects right away, before taking a picture. I do not recommend setting the slider to the maximum value, because then look unnatural, like an alien with big eyes and too narrow jaw.
On the “back”, right next to the camera lens, we find a small speaker. He plays well, the volume is satisfactory and clean sound. But nothing more can be said about him is good, comparable to the competition, and nothing more. The disadvantage is the fact that, because when you place a smartphone even on the desk, the sound is attenuated. A little help protruding camera lens, but for me this is not a satisfactory solution.
Summary: Is it worth buying the Samsung Galaxy A5?
The Koreans had promised that the Galaxy Series A will be notable for its craftsmanship and the materials used. After spending several days with the Galaxy A5 confirm that they have succeeded and it’s really good. We got a slim, metallic smartphone, which looks very elegant and in no way stands out from the competition, renowned for their quality. Although the metal housing of the A5 is unnatural light. 5-inch Super AMOLED display in every aspect results are very good, the only drawback is its HD. However, a smaller number of pixels has its advantages, components are less busy, and so lengthens battery life.
Not only is the screen resolution falls on average, at a similar price competition. Samsung decided to components, which can be found in cheaper smartphones even a few hundred dollars. However, unnecessarily feared that the Galaxy A5 not cope with the overlay. In the end, we can say that the new TouchWiz suitable for models with mid-priced.
The Galaxy A5 find two cameras and both fall out very well. The pictures taken with the main, on the back of satisfactorily present – both those made during the day, as well as those in low-light conditions. However, from the front camera should be satisfied Instagrama all users activity.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A5 would buy? Now, if I were to look smart phone mid-priced, it is probably chose Alpha Galaxy model. However, in the second place on the list of devices that brałbym account will just have found the Samsung Galaxy A5.
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