Smartphone Samsung Series A and E, and a bit about the Galaxy S6 – MForum.ru

When the current flagship of Samsung fell into the hands of our browser Oleg Kapranov, this smartphone is called a logical response: “Appearance Galaxy S5, as well as its predecessors, is a long-standing pain gadget lovers. Samsung company continues to promote the concept of the plastic housing ».

Let me remind you, a set of core specifications Samsung Galaxy S5 include:

• Network: EDGE / GPRS / GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), WCDMA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), LTE
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4. 2 + TouchWiz
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core, 2.5 GHz
• Display: 5.1 inches, Super AMOLED, 1920×1080 pixels
• RAM: 2 GB
• Memory storage: 16 GB for storage (32 GB) + microSD
• Camera: 16 MP primary, flash, 2 megapixel front
• Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 (a / b / g / n / ac VHT80), MIMO (2×2), Download Booster (LTE + WiFi), NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, IR port
• Navigation: GPS (aGPS)
• Battery: Removable 2800 mAh
• Other: position sensors, lighting, approach, pedometer, accelerometer, magnetic compass, heart rate monitor, barometer
• Dimensions: 142,0×72,5×8,1 mm, 145 g
• Price: 29 990 rubles

In addition, in October last year saw the release of Galaxy S5 Plus. As part of the exterior of this device is identical to the original model, the main difference – the use Snapdragon chipset instead of 805 Snapdragon 801, as well as the emergence of support LTE Cat. 6 (the original model supports LTE Cat. 4).

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But in 2014 the situation changed. In August last year, was presented smartphone called Samsung Galaxy Alpha, received the metal frame on the side faces of the housing. Of course, to all-metal unibody-shells found in an assortment of other manufacturers this smartphone was even far. But, even though the back cover of a flexible “soft touch” plastic yield Samsung Galaxy Alpha became a big breakthrough this manufacturer.

If we talk about the size and characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, a compact and balanced. Of course, the characteristics of the Galaxy Alpha modest than the Galaxy S5. But the thrill of a well-known set of components packaged in a new shell can be more important than ‘cool’ hardware. The more that the price tag at the time of the announcement was quite attractive. I only wish that already has information on the possible withdrawal of the smartphone with the production.

Main specifications Samsung Galaxy Alpha :

• Network: GSM 900 / 1800/1900, 3G, LTE, LTE-A (in some networks)
• SIM: nanoSIM
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4.4 + TouchWiz
• Processor: Samsung Exynos 5430 eight-
• Display: 4.7 inch, SuperAMOLED, 720h1280 points
• RAM: 2 GB
• Data Memory: 32 GB
• Camera: 12MP + 2.1 Mn
• Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC
• Navigation: GPS (aGPS ) + GLONASS
• Battery: 1860 mAh removable, Li-On
• Other: ambient light sensors, proximity, palpitations, a magnetic field sensor, motion sensor hands, heart rate sensor, compass, Fingerprint Reader
• Dimensions: 65,5×132,4×6,7 mm, 115 g.
• Price: 24 990 rubles

However, the output Galaxy Alpha was only the first step in updating the model range of the South Korean manufacturer. In November of 2014 in the range of Samsung smartphones appeared Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5, received the metal housing. Moreover, both devices are aimed at mid-price segment. Interestingly, the device does not attract the attention of a pure metal, and painted in order to give the similarity with other devices of this manufacturer.

Main specifications Samsung Galaxy A3 :

• Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, LTE
• SIM: nanoSIM, 2 SIM -slota
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4.4 + TouchWiz
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (4 cores, 1.2 GHz)
• Display: 4.5-inch, 540×960 pixels
• Memory: 1 GB
• Data Memory: 16 GB, microSD up to 64 GB
• Camera: 8 megapixel rear, front 5MP
• Communications: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC
• Navigation: GPS (aGPS) + GLONASS
• Battery: Li-On, 1900 mAh
• Dimensions: 65.5×130.1×6.9 mm, 110 g .
• Price: 16 990 rubles

main technical Specifications Samsung Galaxy A5:

• Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, LTE
• SIM: nanoSIM, 2 SIM -slota
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4.4 + TouchWiz
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (4 cores, 1.2 GHz)
• Display: 5 inch, 720×1280 pixels
• RAM: 2 GB
• Data Memory: 16 GB, microSD up to 64 GB
• Camera: 13 megapixel rear, front 5MP
• Communications: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC
• Navigation: GPS (aGPS) + GLONASS
• Battery: Li-On, 2300 mAh
• Dimensions: 69.7×139.3×6.7 mm, 123 g.
• Price: 23 990 rubles

However, the price of Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 turned out not quite so, and average. In particular Samsung Galaxy A5 is only slightly cheaper Galaxy Alpha, positioned as a more expensive device. By the way, in the software Galaxy A5 can please these “features done” as a private mode, “2 active window” and feature fast switching. Thus, with the similarity of the “iron” (actually a screen, camera, batteries), Samsung tried to make the device more different than it might seem first. Out of Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 and some “chips” flagship models – the scanner fingerprint sensor and heart rate. Also, in a review of these devices, there are mentions of unstable reception in places not very good quality network coverage of the operator. Perhaps this is the metal housing costs.

Announcement older model line, Galaxy A7, held after the Christmas holidays. Relatively junior line of devices Galaxy A7 got larger display (5.5-inch 1280×720 pixels). This novelty will be available in two versions – based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 and based on the Exynos 5430. In addition, the device will be available in versions with one or two SIM-slots. Price Galaxy A7 will be 32 thousand rubles, and Russia was the first country where this smartphone will be.

Main specifications Samsung Galaxy A7 :

• Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, LTE
• SIM: 2 SIM-slot (varies by region)
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4.4 + TouchWiz
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 / Exynos 5430
• Display: 5.5 inches, 720×1280 pixels
• RAM: 2 GB
• Memory Storage Information: 16GB, microSD up to 64 GB
• Camera: 13 megapixel rear, front 5MP
• Communications: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, NFC
• Navigation: GPS (aGPS) + GLONASS
• Battery: Li-On, 2600 mAh
• Dimensions: 76,2x151x6,3 mm, 141 g.
• Price: 31 990 rubles

In addition, at the beginning of the year, Samsung announced the Galaxy E7 and Galaxy E5, which looks very similar to the series of smartphones Galaxy A. However, in the past in India presentation devices Materials buildings was not mentioned. Thus it is possible, these smart phones get plastic casing, the style of which is repeated line device Galaxy A.

Main specifications Samsung Galaxy E7 :

• Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G
• SIM: 2 SIM -slota
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4.4 + TouchWiz
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (4 cores, 1.2 GHz)
• Display: 5.5 inches 720×1280 pixels
• RAM: 2 GB
• Data Memory: 16 GB, microSD up to 64 GB
• Camera: 13 megapixel rear, front 5MP
• Communications: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB
• Navigation: GPS (aGPS) + GLONASS
• Battery: Li-On, 2950 mAh
• Dimensions: 77,2×151,3×7,3 mm
• Price in India – 23 Rs.

Main specifications Samsung Galaxy E5 :

• Network: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, LTE
• SIM: 2 SIM -slota
• Operating system: Google Android 4.4.4 + TouchWiz
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (4 cores, 1.2 GHz)
• Display 5 inches, 720×1280 pixels
• RAM: 1.5 GB
• Data Memory: 16 GB, microSD up to 64 GB
• Camera: 8 rear megapixel, 5 megapixel front
• Communications: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB
• Navigation: GPS (aGPS) + GLONASS
• Battery: Li-On, 2400 mAh
• Dimensions: 70.2×141.6×7.3 mm
• Price in India – 19.3 thousand Rs. in Russia – 19900 rubles

Based on the price of Samsung Galaxy E5 for the Russian market, the E-series devices will be cheaper than the corresponding A-series devices. And, most likely, the savings will be achieved not only by a more modest specifications, but also due to the body materials. Perhaps the E-series devices will be entirely made of plastic, the more that they are positioned “under” relevant A-series devices.

But with the material of the body Samsung Galaxy S6 much more clarity. With high probability, it will be metal. Unless, of course, snared pictures casing of the device are genuine.

As part of the” iron “in the Galaxy S6 is quite possible we will see Snapdragon processor Exynos 7420 or 810, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory, a slot microSD, 5,5-inch display resolution of 1440×2560 pixels, 20 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera and moisture protection class IP67. However, now anyone can be surprised hardware smartphone? Much more important, what extra “features” will receive the new flagship from the market leader. It may be wise to wait two versions of Galaxy S6, simple and curved? The answer we will know very soon.