Until recently, Samsung was recognized as a smartphone maker unaccustomed to use “noble” materials for their device. This trend was reversed in the first place with the Galaxy Alpha and later by the Galaxy series.
Today we own a device of this series, namely the Samsung Galaxy A5 , a smartphone Android midrange that makes construction and balance its trump cards.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz Quad Core
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Data sheet
Version Operating System
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz Quad Core
Super Touchscreen AMOLED Capacitive Multitouch colors 16000000
Go to the Full : Data sheet Samsung Galaxy A5 .
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Videorecensione
Samsung Galaxy A5 – First Contact
Samsung Galaxy A5 There was delivered without box , so we can not talk dell’unboxing. However, we can imagine the contents of the box, which should be composed of classical endowment consists of cable USB-microUSB charger and headset earphones.
The very first impressions are very good : This Galaxy A5 is really very thin, very light and well built . The thickness is only 6.7 mm , the weight stops 123 grams and the metal side frame gives sensations premium.
The device unfortunately does not have a removable back cover, so you can not access the battery compartment and replace it if necessary. However, the back is made of plastic and not metal, so I can imagine that removing the cover is not a titanic task.
” Ah, but it is not a top of the line? “ Present two slots on the right side, accessible via the classic that should pinzettina be included in the box, inside of which we will add a Nanosim and microSD (stenciling indicates that the slot of microSD you could also insert a second SIM: no I tried to insert a second SIM for my device does not report any settings regarding the management of a dual SIM and I imagine this possibility is meant for other markets).
A small note should be made about the placement of input jack, in this Galaxy A5 at the bottom of the phone next to the entrance microUSB: a choice that I did not particularly popular, but someone might come in handy .
The key configuration includes the new layout of Samsung devices, with the soft touch multitasking button on the left, the physical home button in the center and the soft touch button back to the right, while on the right we find the key power / standby / off on the left side and the volume rocker.
Unhappy positioning the speaker , placed next to the camera, which can be covered easily with both hands in a horizontal position is placed on a soft surface. This helps the camera a little lumpy, but at the same time exposes the slide to accidental scratches that could affect the picture quality.
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Display
The display of this Galaxy A5 is an excellent unit: it is a panel from 5-inch SuperAMOLED HD resolution (1280 × 720) with a value of 294ppi . We get the definition of a top of the range, but colors, brightness and viewing angles are top notch.
SuperAMOLED technology guarantees quality The multimedia experience is good , also thanks to the absolute blacks’ It SuperAMOLED now tried and tested technology fails to deliver. Similarly you can browse the web without any problems, thanks to the size of the panel that does not force you to have to zoom.
The automatic brightness control works very well : You can also check the average value while leaving brightness automatically turned on, so you do not have to play too much with the brightness bar present in the drop down notifications. In the dark the display blinds, as well as the direct sunlight you can see without problems.
Also excellent touchscreen , always ready and responsive: I tried different keyboards, from Samsung preinstalled until you get to that Google Swiftkey and the Fleksy, always with an answer precise, without any delay and a beautiful response of vibration.
Samsung A5 Galaxy – Hardware
The hardware of this Samsung Galaxy A5 , although it can not be called a monster of power, defending very well and relies entirely on ‘ Optimization: find a processor quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 @ 1.2 GHz Cortex A53, GPU Adreno 306 , 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory , expandable via microSD up to 32GB.
The performances do not disappoint almost never : Gaming manages to be more fluid and enjoyable even if the details are never at most. Multitasking has some slight slowdown in the pressure of the dedicated button, with a second too long in the opening of all running applications, but these are trifles.
2 GB of RAM play very well their work , with heavy games that remained open for half a day in the background and when called up did not need reloading: truly amazing .
The Power is not everything The device is also LTE : TIM with the signal is good, although not excellent, with moments of uncertainty in moving from 4G HSPA when necessary, leaving about ten seconds “discovered”. In 4G speed is very good, having touched the 16MB / s .
excellent call quality : the capsule headset with normal use we have a good quality, while hands-free speaker is a bit ‘weak and flat, as well as the microphone It can capture good voice, making communication difficult.
The range is rather a surprise , also saw the limited thickness of the device: the technical details about a battery 2300mAh , which all together ‘ensure excellent Snapdragon 410 to arrive in the evening in all circumstances. I happened to stressarlo very much, always in 4G, cell changes and continue playing it so much, but in the 10 hours of use are never gone. Warms up a bit especially when you play heavyweight titles and the battery goes down faster, but they are using really extreme. My use standard does last on average 18 hours , a result not bad.
Absent alas a notification LED , while not lacking Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and NFC to fill a technical course complete.
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Software
Samsung Galaxy A5 is equipped with Android 4.4.4 KitKat with the classic TouchWiz Samsung (expect Lollipop, this A5 deserves it).
The launcher is then the classic Samsung devices of last generation (prior the Galaxy S6) with the addition of the (few) themes : you can scegliare between 5 themes preinstalled (Samsung basis, Natural Crafts, Classico, Dolce) and although not a fan of the TouchWiz graphic The basic theme is by far the most pleasant . You can imagine how the other four are on the decline .
Everything is in the right place The TouchWiz now know, with the lockscreen very “clean” and a shortcut to the camera on the bottom right , with infinite settings but with a useful section of research, few applications Galaxy pre-installed with the market and Samsung Apps through which to access exclusive content.
Present different settings “smart” These have included the standby smart does not allow the display to go off if it detects our gaze or how to use a hand with a quick swipe on the right side of the display. In the end we can talk of a software very personal but equally optimized , which in no way detracts on performance or battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Camera and Multimedia
Samsung Galaxy A5 on the card was equipped with an excellent photographic industry: we have a 13-megapixel main camera with autofocus and LED flash while the front we have to do with a camera 5 megapixel .
The results are quite satisfactory: of the day almost always the result will be great, with detailed shots and pleasant. I noticed that the sensor adopted from Samsung has little dynamic range as chiaroscuro are not handled in the best , with shaded areas too dark ( is also available and HDR ). Shots stable even without the optical image stabilizer.
A great multimedia sector for a mid-range At night the performance declines but much of the blame can be attributed to software shooting the exposure by increasing the noise, as in manual mode, running in an intelligent ISO and white balance, the results are more than satisfactory for a smartphone (especially mid-range).
Good 5 megapixel front camera , especially day selfie excellent returns, but does not have a wide angle shots for broader and more “scenic”.
More than good i video in Full HD 1080p , jogging the results of the photo: is more noticeable lack of optical image stabilizer, but during the day there are very few things to complain about. Sound picked is good although not among the best around.
The multimedia experience is at high levels, thanks to the screen and video player that supports many types of video, even if it goes beyond the classic videos in Full HD.
As I said at the beginning, the audio sector is limited by the poor choice to place the speaker next to the camera , returning a sound “far” and easily coverable with one hand while ‘ use in horizontal. Headphones we will have a much better response, with a high volume and better sound quality.
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Pictures taken
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Conclusion
I was really impressed by This Samsung Galaxy A5 beautiful, thin, lightweight, optimized, well built and balanced .
It has no true excellence on the inside, but it is evidence of how finally Samsung also looks to detail proposing a smartphone that is hard to find fault . It was so long since I felt a device Samsung mid-range: This Samsung Galaxy A5 marks an important furrow between the old “plasticoni” of the Korean and the new devices, which will satisfy even the most demanding consumers.
The list price is about € 409 to take home this Galaxy A5, but in reality it is already around the € 300 that is a great price for a device with all these qualities.
Probably the most attentive to the technical stimuli will not find in a smartphone “average” but who is more attentive to the substance will understand right away that it is a device with a soul , that is easy to recommend . The result is like having to deal with a top of the range less extreme, that works well but costs half of the current high-end smartphones .
Perhaps lacking a bit ‘ goodies from top of the range, such as water resistance or the IR sensor, but I am convinced that they are functions that 90% of users do not need. More important the lack of notification LED , AWOL.
In conclusion: If you’re interested in a smartphone price is not high, good and performing well you have to take this Galaxy A5 . It ‘a phone easily recommended, but it is true that the 300 euro now are many “old” top of the range as G3, S5 and OnePlus One: use the Galaxy A5 looks good even next to these devices, but in terms of brute power are on different worlds.
Samsung Galaxy A5 – Pros & Cons
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