Samsung is the second consecutive year launches smartfony- “psevdoflagmany” line Galaxy A. Like in 2015, they allocated metal housing, good screen and good performance.
But if in 2015, smart phones Galaxy A received design features Galaxy Alpha (review) and Galaxy Note 4 (review), and now in front of us, in fact, a simplified version of the Galaxy S6 with different screen sizes.
Specifications improved
In addition to the new design, the latest line of smartphones can boast more powerful features. Especially good was the “average» Galaxy A5. Diagonal had grown from 5 to 5.2 inches, the resolution has increased to Full HD, there were a more powerful processor, more capacious battery and a fingerprint scanner.
At Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A7 changes are not so obvious. However, the junior model got rid of absolutely poor fillings and get a normal screen resolution – 1280 × 720 pixels.
It is interesting that this year all three Galaxy A equipped with the same cameras – a front 5MP and the main 13 Mp high aperture (f / 1.9). The only thing that the Galaxy A3 no optical image stabilization system, as in older models.
In addition, all three smartphones have combined trays which are intended for either of the two nano-SIM-card or to one nanoSIM and microSD-card (which option to choose – it’s up to the user). It should also be noted that here we use the usual microUSB-socket (for the moment, it is rather a plus).
All the characteristics of the previous year and new models – in the Summary Table:
Hello, fingerprints and increase the weight
Last year’s smartphone Galaxy A look strictly thanks largely brushed metal. New products also look great, but a little easier.
most robust glass Gorilla Glass 4, which is not only protects the screen, but the back cover, fun to collect fingerprints (especially they are visible on a dark blue smartphone). That, of course, does not paint the overall appearance.
See the comparison Galaxy A5 2015 with a new Galaxy A5 2016:
In addition, because of the glass smartphones are very slippery and strive to fall out hands or move out of the smooth surface of the table. But the glass that protects the front panel, rounded to the edges – just like the Android-flagships of the iPhone 6 / 6s.
It is not clear from the use of glasses or not, smart phones have become thicker and heavier compared to last year’s models. At the same time the dimensions of “unnecessary” can not be called – the scope of the left and right of the display is minimal. For comparison – the size of the 4.7-inch Galaxy A3 and iPhone 6:
As you can see, Apple smartphone Samsung Galaxy A3 loses compactness, let him and thinner (6.9 vs. 7.3 mm).
In general, all three smartphone perfectly assembled and look good and expensive.
excellent screen
Here everything is great new products – Samsung equips smartphones Galaxy A crisp and clear Super AMOLED-display. This is definitely one of the strengths of these smartphones.
At the 4.7-inch Galaxy A3 increased resolution to HD (more than enough for such a diagonal) and Galaxy A5 – to Full HD. The same resolution and 5.5-inch Galaxy A7.
One might say that in the 5.5-inch device could deliver and Quad HD- matrix. But do not forget that this is not the flagship, in addition, in the opinion of many experts, for all screens up to 6 inches Full HD pictures is more than enough (by the way, in the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 / 6s Plus resolution also 1920 × 1080 pixels ).
So the question with HD in the new line is not necessary. Viewing angles are also the maximum – no complaints here. I am glad that excessive contrast, and “venomous” color can be removed in the settings screen.
Also add about good oleophobic coating – slide your fingers across the screen without any problems. But the narrow confines of the edges of the display, I would have made thicker. Because of them, I have periodically been accidentally pressed.
Sufficient performance
Like last year, Galaxy A3 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 410, but with increasing frequency. At the same time he increased the amount of RAM from 1 GB to 1.5 GB. This can be called a modern “sufficient minimum” – the interface works without lags and freezes, no problem started and go 3D-games (even on low or medium settings).
The Galaxy A5 and A7 motorways use the new eight-processor Exynos 7580. However, the new does not mean the powerful – these chips are made of very neflagmanskomu 28-nanometer process (hence not the highest energy efficiency) and were “so-so” graphic Mali-T720 MP2, which can be seen even in a budget gadgets.
However, this performance in the amount of 2 (A5) or 3 (A7) GB of RAM is enough for a comfortable run 3D-games at medium settings. That’s what show synthetic tests (left Galaxy A3, on the right – Galaxy A7):
The biggest fly in the ointment is not critical, but the heat in the upper right side of the smartphone (its metal frame) after 20 minutes of active play.
You can not charge the 1.5-2 days
In comparison with last year’s Samsung models increased the volume of batteries in all three models. This had a positive effect on battery life. The most compact model in the active mode – the constant synchronization of all social networks, Skype, two mailboxes, about 30 minutes of calls and as many games per day, and approximately 2 hours web-surfing – stand day without recharging.
And the most the best performance of the three at the Galaxy A7, which is in the same mode will stretch more than 2 days. Synthetic tests perfectly this show (left – Galaxy A3, on the right – Galaxy A7):
Camera – ok, but not very suitable for night shooting
The camera – one of the main indicators for modern smartphones. People often rely on their gadget on the go, leaving home “normal” cameras. Here Samsung Galaxy A 2016 7 out of 10 (“above average»).
This means that you will get great pictures during the day, even when it’s cloudy, but indoors or night included squelch often “blurry” picture. This noise still remain. Do not save here or large aperture (f / 1.9), no optical stabilization (in A5 and A7).
However, if it is to find fault with the camera to the fullest. Actually, this photo quality will suffice for most users. To front camera too much no complaints (problems are similar – to shoot in low light conditions).
Examples of images in different conditions – in the gallery below:
Prices and competitors
New items are just beginning to appear on the market, but because of the price (in the absence of the next jump of the dollar) in the future should only decline. This price is already quite adequate. Samsung Galaxy A3 and A7 motorways, we found the price at velcom 5.3 and 8 million, respectively. Galaxy A5 can buy, for example, elmarket for 7.6 million rubles.
Even if you do not take into account cheaper (with comparable or better performance) Xiaomi and Meizu, which are not supplied to Belarus not officially have the normal warranty, the new ruler lacks competition.
For example, pozaproshlogodnie flagship Galaxy S5, which you can buy for 7.3 million rubles, and the current flagship of Huawei P8, selling 7.5 million rubles, will compete Galaxy A5, have weaker Galaxy A3 competitors even more.
The best price / quality / characteristics of this trio is possible to consider Galaxy A7 2016. He opposed LG G3 Dual LTE as low as 6.7 million rubles, as well as last year’s Galaxy A7 2015 with similar characteristics, but have been sold at a price of 7.1 million rubles.
As a result,
Samsung Galaxy A 2016 – balanced range of smartphones. Their flagship design, assembly and materials of the body other than the screens, sufficient for most applications performance and a good camera.
The main disadvantage devices – Mark and slippery body (hi, glass rear panel), the other shortcomings are not so important. Even the price they have more than the normal at the current dollar exchange rate, and that the device only came on the market ($ 380 for the older model).
All of the three smart phones are good in their own way. Samsung Galaxy A3 compact gadget lovers, Galaxy A5 has a “standard” size and good toppings, and finally, Galaxy A7 will suit lovers of large screens that do not like to be on duty near the outlet.
However, experts 42.TUT .BY Tosya more like Galaxy A3 – for a combination of design and small size.
See also the price of Samsung smartphones in Belarus.
No comments:
Post a Comment