Samsung A5 in the 2016 edition is the latest addition to the Galaxy family, and in some ways may steal the show, albeit unwittingly, his cousin S6. Comparing the two terminals is known fact that the Galaxy A5, positioned in the middle segment of the market with an introductory price of 429.00 Euros but destined physiologically to settle well below 400, presents very valuable technical specifications as we will see forward. for now, suffice it to say that the battery was increased to the capacity of 2,900 mAh and above all the memory is expandable via micro SD slot: a feature not just for those who did not agree with the choice to follow Samsung on Apple road fixed memory cut. For the rest of the hardware is to be considered complete and typical of higher-end models boasting, in addition to a 13 MPx camera, a Super AMOLED display, 5.2-inch Full HD and octa processor -core 1.6 GHz, even the NFC antenna and the fingerprint reader. Galaxy A5 was born in 2016 as an upgrade eponymous predecessor arrived on the market in late 2014 and is engaged in the family of A, characterized by a look very similar, but not identical, to the latest devices of the S series, however, playing on more square shapes and the use of mixture of merit made of glass and aluminum.
Difficile find on the market something like : you could venture a comparison with Zenfone 2, the smartphone complete and well-assembled house Asus, even if the comparison does not hold up both to the lack of fingerprint reader and for the appeal and the aesthetics of the Galaxy. Samsung A5 is addressed without distinction to professionals who want a telephone modern , with expandable memory and a battery that arrive comfortably at night or for those looking for a robust multimedia sector, a big screen, well-defined in order to receive a satisfactory images and movies in high quality.
The beautiful and intelligent smartphone
Galaxy A5 shows a well-assembled monocoque chassis and with a solid style and elegant got mixing metal and glass Gorilla Glass 4 is on the back than on the 5.2-inch display. The display has slightly rounded longitudinal edges in 2.5D conformations that are connected harmoniously with the thin side frame. The smartphone weighs 155 grams, the size of the whole are generous and, despite the 7.3 mm thickness makes it pleasant to use both in the writing of the text that during conversations, the lateral edges of aluminum do not have much ” grip “and the feelings that can slip from his hands when he takes off from the pocket is real. Better to equip itself with a thin silicone cover, perhaps transparent to not spoil aesthetics. The front of houses above the display on the camera for selfies, the proximity sensor and the one that detects the ambient light.
in the sottostate the screen dominates instead one of the classics of the Korean manufacturer trademarks, ie the “home” button above which is placed the fingerprint reader. On either side of the latter they are positioned the soft keys of Android 5 that light up only what you touch it and which are inverted with respect to the Lollipop standard, with the return button on the right rather than left. The speaker and jack for earphones occupy the bottom edge of the device, and this is also one of the two microphones. The second, which deals with the attenuation of ambient noise during the conversation is instead placed on top the summit. The back of your smartphone is perfectly flat and is home to the main camera and the LED flash.
To move the system is Android 5.1.1 with the interface using proprietary Samsung. Those who already know and appreciate TouchWiz also find immediately at ease with this Galaxy A5, while users who know the stock version of Android or custom versions of other houses do not struggle to juggle with the icons, features and customizations of classical and proven performance that Samsung makes the experience of use with the Mountain View OS. The touch Samsung is also unmistakable in the notification and in the settings menu , on top of which you can configure 6 functionality to keep always in evidence with large icons.
Rispetto the last born of Samsung we did not find many surprises in the software bundle. Coexist reinterpretations of some of basic apps such as Calendar , Calculator , Memo or Archive with the specifications as S-Health for the management of the physical form and the combined rest to a “wearable” and Smart Manager for the optimization of the battery, RAM and storage memory. For fans of the genre it is also available on the FM radio.
Among the preinstalled suite, besides the inevitable collection of Google apps, there is a folder which contains the Microsoft mobile applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote productivity, OneDrive to access the cloud and Skype for video-communication. Always good as the applications developed by Samsung for multimedia, as per very fluid the Samsung browser that, once tried, does not regret the habit of using the omnipresent Chrome.
Processor Octa-Core: a tireless worker
Galaxy A5 integrates a processor 64-bit Exynos 7580 octa-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz , helped by a 2 GB RAM and Mali-T720 GPU. The system has overall a very good level of responsiveness to touch and juggles very well even in the rendering of heavy web pages or in the management of multi-tasking. Hard to send him to the crisis also acting intensively or moving frantically among the many apps in the background. From time to time we come across micro-lag but do not affect a performance level for higher self.
Come already mentioned the internal memory of 16 GB, 10 of which are available to the user, are not the only option because A5 2016 has a micro SD slot can support cards up to the capacity of 128 GB. Playability with a title rather “heavy” like Real Racing is not in question even if the GPU has shown some micro slowdowns; but probably it is a lack of youth the build installed on this test specimen, previously obtained marketing. However, the results fully in line with the medium-high end of the product, with no surprises.
Super super Amoled for brilliant color
The display 2016 edition of the Galaxy A5 has a 5.2-inch diagonal and is made with Super AMOLED technology that translate into absolute and optimum contrast blacks. The resolution is full HD with 1920 x 1080 pixels and a density of 480 ppi . The color rendering is top of the range and the user can choose the preferred setting from four different presets dialed in the Screen configurations. The viewing angle is very wide and brilliance and brightness never disappoint, thanks to the very responsive environmental sensor that ensures the best visibility even when the lighting conditions are unfavorable.
Thanks to the multi-screen display of Samsung you can horizontally or vertically combine two apps that will occupy each own 50% of the surface of the display , allowing you to perform a task keeping an eye on a second app. The function is very useful for example if you want to split the screen to read emails while having available its own timetable, or watch YouTube videos while browsing a web page or Facebook.
Despite the 5 , 2-inch display will allow the use, Galaxy A5 unfortunately does not support the S-Pen stylus. One of the plusses of this A5 is no doubt the fingerprint reader that the producer of Seoul has placed, but we could say artfully concealed under the surface of the button “home”. Once the registration procedure of one or more fingertips, you can use your fingerprints to the efficient and unlocking the screen safely. The recognition is fast and efficient and most of the time the release takes place even if the finger was not placed perfectly aligned with the sensor. If you really hurry, however, you may have to lose a few seconds more to reposition your finger: in these rare cases it is virtually impossible to determine whether the “blame” is the player or the little attention of the owner of the fingers.
The presence of the biometric reader prepares the way for Galaxy A5 could become one of the reference devices for the launch of Samsung Pay and any other app that will be based on recognition of the holder of any ” electronic purse “or digital footprint accounts detected on the smartphone itself.
Esplorando menus, multimedia functions and the web we often forget that our trusty smartphone also function “phone.” Fortunately the first incoming call there we remembered and we have found that phone sector performs the function for which it was created satisfactorily , a quite natural in a hands-free calling and audio power line with the other models of the same brand. The speaker for hands-free calling, then that is the same one that spreads the sound of the music player and movies, is small and does not offer a great sound power, but is more than adequate for listening when you have nothing best and the environment is not too noisy.
In terms of connectivity Galaxy A5 2016 can boast a complete coverage. data networks of third and fourth generation to the LTE Cat bands are managed. 6. The Wi-Fi supports both the bandwidth of 2.4 than that of 5.0 GHz with 802.11 a / b / g / n. Do not miss the Bluetooth Low Energy in version 4.1 and other protocols such as MirrorLink and Ant +. The NFC antenna is used both for payments on POS contactless for agile transfer of data to and from compatible devices. Localization is guaranteed by the support of GPS and GLONASS constellations. Thanks al”abbinamento with the excellent Google Maps and a Always instant fix The Navigator feature provides an experience of the highest level and an invaluable service to get around by car or any other means of locomotion.
A real camera always in the pocket
Galaxy A5 2016 can certainly be counted among the camera-phone with which it is easy to have fun creating excellent quality shots, as long as you always keep in mind that you are still using a phone and not a camera . The main CMOS sensor has a resolution of 13 megapixel in 4: 3 (4128 x 3096 pixels) that drops to 9.6 megapixel (4128 x 2322 pixels) in the ratio 16: 9. Other distinguishing features of the rear camera is the aperture f / 1.9, a fairly powerful LED flash and the optical stabilizer. To make pleasant the photographic experience maximizing the potential of the hardware is the app Rooms 4.0 that, with very pleasant and friendly interface allows you to have many shooting parameters at hand.
Nella top of the display there is the switch of the resolution, the timer for the self-timer and the choice of some menus, in truth not many effects such as “ Grayscale “, “ sepia “and” Poster effect “, in addition to switch on / off / auto for the flash. Interesting is the ability to shoot with the voice pronouncing one of the keywords “ smile “, “ Cheese “, “ Take “, “ Capture “or” Record “for videos: the feature is especially useful in low light conditions when the opening times are longer and the blur is more than a hypothesis.
In the lower left corner there is the option to choose the way that in addition to the classic Auto , Click Multiple , HDR , Night and View whose capture is so fluid as to resemble more to video mode that jerky juxtaposed with an impeccable end result even with imprecise movements. Samsung app store then you can download many other “ways” to match your creative designs. A special mention deserves the “pro” mode that adds the ability to manually control exposure, ISO, white balance and autofocus type of choosing between “ calibrated to the center “, “ array “or” spot “. For each of the available capture modes is the ability to choose with your finger on the touch screen the exact spot you want more in focus.
Too bad miss you the option to save files in RAW format , to act at a later date on the pictures with special post production software on PC. The color rendering and the prominence of detail are excellent with optimal light conditions, but The sensor is pretty well defended in low light conditions , though introducing some ‘inevitable noise. The shutter responsiveness is great even though in some cases, possibly because of low light conditions or the presence of too shiny surfaces, autofocus struggled a bit ‘causing a slight delay. nothing to worry about as the situation described was actually quite rare.
The front camera, always with CMOS sensor and f / 1.9, has instead a Maximum resolution 5.0 MPx (2576 x 1932 pixels) format 4.3. One of the photography modes point out here the Selfies Panoramic that allows aumentale the viewing angle on the vertical axis by turning the smartphone first right and then left after taking. The video quality is good for both sensors that can record movies stabilized in Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps pixela.
With the battery comes into the night
During the test, the autonomy has never been a problem. Even with heavy usage and never deprive yourself of anything, remaining constantly online on 3G or 4G data network without the aid of any features dedicated to energy saving it always comes in the evening after dinner with even the 20/25 percent of charge remaining. Thanks then to a balanced power management and adequate non-removable battery capacity of 2900 mAh, Samsung has created a system that supports you throughout the day and beyond.
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