Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 62.5 mm (millimeters) 6.25 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.46 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 114.5 mm (millimeters) 11.45 cm (centimeters) 0.38 ft (feet) 4.51 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 11.2 mm (millimeters) 1.12 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.44 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 115 g (grams) 0.25 lbs 4.06 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 80.15 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.87 in³ (cubic inches) |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 45 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 256 kB (kilobytes) 0.25 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 1 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR1 |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 200 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 3.65 in (inches) 92.71 mm (millimeters) 9.27 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.02 in (inches) 51.43 mm (millimeters) 5.14 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.04 in (inches) 77.14 mm (millimeters) 7.71 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.5:1 3:2 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 320 x 480 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 158 ppi (pixels per inch) 62 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 55.61% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1300 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 500 h (hours) 30000 min (minutes) 20.8 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 5 h (hours) 300 min (minutes) 0.2 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 300 h (hours) 18000 min (minutes) 12.5 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
TFT (Thin Film Transistor) - Liquid crystal displays based on thin film transistors with an active matrix. For each pixel there are three transistors corresponding to three colors (RGB - red, green, blue). At the moment, these are the most common displays and have a number of advantages over other displays. They are characterized by minimal response time and rapid development - ever-increasing resolution and number of colors. These displays are most common in mid-range and higher phones. Working resolutions for them: 128x160, 132x176, 176x208, 176x220, 240x320 and others, less common. Examples: Nokia N73 (240x320, 262K colors), Sony Ericsson K750i (176x220, 262K colors), Samsung D900 (240x320, 262K colors). TFTs are very rarely used as external displays for clamshells.
CSTN (Color Super Twisted Nematic) - Color liquid crystal displays with a passive matrix. Each pixel of such a display consists of three combined pixels, which correspond to three colors (RGB). Some time ago, almost all phones with color displays were based on this type. And now the destiny of such displays is budget models. The main disadvantage of such displays is their slowness. The undoubted advantage of such displays is their cost, which is significantly lower than TFT. Based on simple logic, we can assume that in the future TFT will displace this type of display from the mobile device market. The color evolution of such displays is quite extensive: from 16 to 65536 colors. Examples: Motorola V177 (128x160, 65K colors), Sony Ericsson J100i (96x64, 65K colors), Nokia 2310 (96x68, 65K colors).
UFB (Ultra Fine and Bright) - Liquid crystal displays with increased brightness and contrast on a passive matrix. We can say that this is an intermediate option between CSTN and TFT. This type of display boasts lower power consumption compared to TFT. For the most part, Samsung used such displays in mid-range phones. This type of display is not widely used. Examples: Samsung C100/110 (128x128, 65k colors).
TN is one of the matrix types of TFT screens. Roughly speaking, TN are the simplest and cheapest TFT matrices. Viewing angles are the narrowest.
What I didn't like
There are amazingly many of them: 1. Android 2.3.6, video at 480 and no more, weak charging in game mode for only 5 hours, no front camera, no case or headphones, the back cover is scratched, and the main drawback of this “miracle” phone is that it made by Samsung.
What I liked
Loud speaker, wifi direct and that's it.
What I didn't like
In the second year (that is, in 2013), the device stopped supporting modern games. Even things like subway. The workmanship is good, but for $300 I would like a better screen (they would paint it black, not gray. Like on the fourth iPhone). Not a single update has arrived, although the first ice, Galaxy Young, that is, those that are cheaper, received updates. But you can at least come to terms with this. The main drawback is that a month after the purchase, the plastic side frame, made to look like aluminum, like on the third iPhone, began to peel off. In the second year of use, the phone also began to freeze a lot and simply turn off when launching complex offers (but these are the applications that should officially be launched and played on this smartphone). The screen is terrible. I don't know, the pixel density there is probably 5 pixels per inch. :D
What I liked
This was my first phone with touch controls, that is, a multi-touch screen. Before this, there were devices that had to be used with a stylus. And those with buttons. At first I had nothing to compare with. Again, the Android system and the play market with many games. This impressed me. I bought this phone in 2012. It cost $300 back then. The first year the screen worked perfectly and I couldn’t be happier, nothing was hanging and almost all the games were running. It is easy to use, as it has a fairly small screen (3.65").
What I didn't like
Either this is a factory defect, or this is a problem with the settings: it doesn’t connect to my Netgir N150 router, or rather, it connects, but it doesn’t connect to the network: and at the same time the whole point disappears.
I didn't notice any other flaws
What I liked
The camera is good, it picks up the mobile network well, it's fast, there's enough built-in space... But...
What I didn't like
In the second year, the charging socket died. It started to become very dull. He makes calls himself, takes screenshots himself. The light never stops. The games are generally beyond the pale for this phone. It turns on by itself and turns off on its own.
What I liked
The first year there were no complaints about the work.
What I didn't like
Internet (not very strong now)
- Play Market (after each update the phone is more and more loaded)
- RAM (severely lacking)
- Phone software updates (the developers stupidly forgot about the phone)
What I liked
Navigation - Battery 2 years (more than 4 days) - Easy to control - Screen (if not compared with IPS) - Equipment
What I didn't like
It lags in life, the battery is discharged in 20 minutes when using the Internet, the eternal problem with LOST.DIR, the flash player does not install, there is no elementary “pause” when recording a video, the music player does not always find audio recordings that were recently downloaded, etc.
What I liked
Looks like an iPhone, the sound is good, the camera is normal, conveniently shaped
What I didn't like
Camera! Terrible, disgusting camera! The face doesn’t want to be photographed well in good lighting, but I’m generally silent about the text. Very dirty screen. Games run poorly, everything slows down and freezes, and can throw you out of it altogether (for example, Subway Serfers). The RAM is small, it’s painful to use programs, which is sometimes necessary. NO Internet. It constantly turns itself off. Doesn't connect to the Internet, even though the icon is blinking. Started to slow down frequently.
The battery is absolutely nothing to cry about. Discharges instantly.
What I liked
you can install good programs (for example, Next launcher runs fine, it just eats up almost all of the RAM, social networking), some games (such as solitaire) and books to read
What I didn't like
A couple of months after purchase, Android starts to slow down. After six months, the connection is constantly lost, no one can be reached at the right time...
What I liked
Smartphone, touch
What I didn't like
Small battery
Old android
It's terribly buggy
Screen
What I liked
Fast processor Normal screen size Features Design and feel
What I didn't like
The main function of a smartphone is a telephone. And its control, i.e. dialing, resetting, returning to the previous page, managing the log - after almost every conversation it starts to glitch! From the second day of use!
What I liked
big screen
What I didn't like
There are a lot of them:
1) This is a Camera. It doesn’t even have touch focus! And for that kind of money (1899 UAH) they could install a front camera for Skype, well, at least 0.3 Mpx.
2) Sound. At high volumes there is no bass at all and the high frequencies wheeze. The sound is quiet (and no matter how I tried to go into the system menu (*#*#6961#*#*), there was no sound adjustment!)
3) The battery runs out instantly. Literally in 3-4 hours of watching videos and games.
4) Brakes and Performance. Okay, you can forgive the unimportant sound, a simple camera without touch-focus and a battery, but there are no brakes. The smartphone slows down terribly (Especially with Wi-Fi on) and Dead Trigger crashes for me. And even simple Angry Birds with 2D graphics it crashes every once in a while. Damn, my Windows XP on a laptop with 1 GB of RAM slows down less than the Ace Plus. I don’t know how it works for anyone, it always freezes for me. Especially with the Multitouch gesture on the main screen.
5) Only 1 GB for Applications.
6) Oh, and the Screen. Pixels are visible even from 35-40 cm, after 2 hours of watching the video my eyes really hurt.
7) By the way, when watching 720p video, it crashes, so you can only watch 480p video on nm.
8) I don’t know about anyone else, but my back cover is loose and makes a very unpleasant creaking sound.
But I won’t list all the shortcomings. These are just the main ones.
What I liked
There are very few of them, but still: 1) Weight (For me personally). 2) Protective glass (I tried to scratch it with a needle, but it didn’t work). 3) Fast Zarad and equally fast Battery Discharge. And that's it!
What I didn't like
Stupid, freezes, turns off, Sometimes it’s impossible to answer the call!
What I liked
Good gaming performance! Normal camera!
What I didn't like
1. Dim screen. constantly goes into energy saving mode and goes dark.
2. Weak camera - does not correspond to the 5 MP indicated in the specification
3. Screen gets dirty. The protective film must be applied
4. Difficulties when accessing the Internet - the connection constantly resets
5. It is not always possible to connect to a wi-fi network
6. Problems in using ISQ - after going offline, the account is defined as “online”
7. And the biggest JOIN!! Frequent interruption of communication with the interlocutor during a call, regardless of the telecom operator.
8. Weak battery.
What I liked
1. Large screen 2. Perforated back wall 3. Loud ringer 4. Many functions 5. User-friendly interface
What I didn't like
After 1.2 years, it began to become severely dull. Test antutu-4278. The camera in the dark becomes like 0.3 megapixels, surfing the Internet is not convenient, it holds up to a day of active loads like all smartphones, they completely forgot about this smart, some updates, etc. (all Samsungs have such a thing), there are a lot of shortcomings..
What I liked
1. good screen (gorilla glaz) in general, I thought these good qualities are few compared to other smart phones
What I didn't like
In addition to a simple camera (5MP), I would also like at least a front camera (1.3MP)! And everything is so great!
What I liked
I purchased it a month ago. I'm happy with the purchase, everything is fine with external signs, if only fingerprints remain on the screen and back cover. The processor and RAM are quite pleasing to me (on the Samsung Galaxy Ase - not enough, too weak). The application and the Internet, everything goes and loads quickly. The screen size has become larger than the first one (ASE) 3.65 inches is pleasing. Don't hesitate to buy, I personally like everything about it
Improved version of the previous model. However, the improvements affected only the processor and memory, the display diagonal increased slightly, but its resolution, camera and much more remained the same. Actually, it repeated the fate of last year’s Galaxy S line. I won't be surprised if in a month or two we see Ace Plus 2 :)
Not everything is clear about the price either. For example, the recommended retail price for Samsung Y Pro Duos was stated to be 9,990 rubles. Less than a couple of weeks later, the price dropped to 8,000 rubles. I think that the situation will be the same: now the device will go on sale at an RRP of 11,990 rubles, and after a short period of time it will become cheaper by two thousand.
Design, dimensions, control elements
In mid-January I was at the Samsung office and had the opportunity to get acquainted with a test sample. At that time, its design did not bother me at all, since it could have been a prototype. Some time later, a commercial sample came into my hands, and I was quite surprised. It is clear that the appearance was unlikely to be very different from the “first” Ace, but using black glossy plastic on the rear panel, in my opinion, is too primitive. And this despite the fact that the back cover of the Samsung S5830 is made of matte plastic with a relief surface, and the new Wave M/Y and Galaxy Wonder are made of similar materials. In short, design is a thing of the past: the battle between the iPhone 3GS and the Galaxy S.
The back side collects fingerprints and also has minor scratches and abrasions. The assembly is excellent: nothing crunches, does not play, the back cover does not press through.
The phone fits well in the hand thanks to the streamlined body shape and light weight (115 grams). The dimensions of the device are 114.5 x 62.5 x 11.2 mm, i.e. 3 millimeters thinner, but slightly wider and longer than the previous model.
The front panel contains a proximity sensor and a speaker. Its quality is quite good: the volume is high, the interlocutor can be heard clearly and intelligibly. Below the screen is a mechanical rectangular Home button, and on the left and right are Menu and Back. The backlight of the touch buttons is white, dim. At the bottom there is a microUSB connector (in the previous model it was covered with a curtain) and a microphone, at the top there is a 3.5 mm audio output for headphones or a headset. The volume rocker key is on the left side, on the right is the on/off button for the smartphone. The speakerphone, camera and flash are located on the back. The camera module is slightly raised above the body, so it may be subject to scratches, which may reduce the quality of photos.
To remove the cover, you need to pull the notch on the top edge of the device. The memory card slot is located at the bottom left (hot-swappable) and the SIM card is installed at the top.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus(left) and Prada 3.0 from LG
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus(left) and LG Optimus HUB
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus(left) and LG Optimus LINK
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus(left) and Highscreen JET
Display
Unlike its predecessor, the screen diagonal is 3.65" (the same size for Samsung Wave M). The resolution, unfortunately, remains the same - 320x480 pixels, the density has decreased - from 165 (for Ace) to 158 pixels per inch. The matrix is made using technology TFT-LCD, capable of displaying 16 million shades of color. The touch layer is capacitive, handles up to 5 simultaneous touches. The sensitivity is slightly higher than average and is comparable to Samsung Ace. Pixelation is less noticeable than on Samsung Wave M.
The viewing angles are large, but when tilted the picture loses contrast. The brightness is adjusted manually in the display settings, since the device does not have a light sensor. There you can also select a font (downloaded from the Market beforehand), calibrate the three-axis accelerometer (ALPS), set the screen timeout (from 30 seconds to 30 minutes), enable or disable auto-rotate information when tilting the phone, and select the backlight time for the touch buttons . Ace Plus has a proximity sensor (GP2A).
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In terms of brightness and color reproduction, the screen is slightly inferior to LG Optimus HUB, Sony Ericsson Mini/Mini Pro, Neo V. The screen does not fade much in the light, the information remains readable:
Viewing Angles
Comparison of displays Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos (left), Highscreen Jet Duo, LG Optimus Hub and:
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Battery
Communication capabilities
Memory and memory card
Camera
The model has a 5-megapixel camera module with autofocus. There is a single-section LED backlight. The maximum image resolution is 2560x1920 pixels, video shooting (without autofocus) is at a resolution of 640x480 pixels at 30 frames per second. Let me remind you that in Samsung Ace the video resolution was 320x480 pixels (perhaps in new firmware it already writes in VGA).
The quality of the images, in my opinion, is the same as in the S5830: the detail is high, there is no “soap” around the edges, and there is practically no “noise” in low lighting conditions. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8, the minimum is 1/4400, the aperture is f/2.6.
While recording video, you can use the volume buttons to adjust the 3x digital zoom (in Ace it was 2x).
The camera is launched through the menu using a shortcut. The interface looks like this: on the left - shooting mode (single shot, smile detection, continuous, panorama), scenes (landscape, night, sports, indoor, beach, sunset, etc.), backlight (on, off and automatic "), settings. On the right is the gallery, switching from photo to video.
Photo settings:
- Exposure value (-2 to +2)
- Focus mode (autofocus, macro)
- Timer
- Resolution (640x480, 1280x960, 1600x1200, 2048x1536, 2560x1920)
- ISO (auto, 100, 200 and 400)
- Exposure metering (center-weighted, spot metering, matrix)
- Quality (regular, excellent, best)
Video mode interface: left - recording mode (normal, for MMS), backlight, settings; on the right - switching from video to photo, entering the gallery.
Video settings:
- Timer
- Resolution (176x144, 320x240 and 640x480)
- White balance (auto, daylight, cloudy, incandescent)
- Effects (no effects, negative, black and white, sepia)
- Video Quality (Normal, Excellent, Best)
- Adjust (contrast, saturation, sharpness)
You can get full EXIF information from a photo file:
Video characteristics:
- Video codec: MPEG-4 Visual, 1540 Kbps
- Resolution: 320 x 240, 25 fps
- Audio codec: AAC, 96 Kbps
- Channels: 1 channel, 48.0 KHz
Sample photos:
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Performance
If the previous Samsung Galaxy Ace model had a BCM21553 chipset and a processor with a clock frequency of 832 MHz, then the Qualcomm MSM7227a chipset is present: ARM Cortex-A5 with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, DSP - Hexagon QDSP5 350 MHz, Adreno 200 video accelerator, ARMv7 architecture and technical process - 45 nm. Frankly speaking, this is my first time encountering such a chip.
There are no questions about the speed of work: quickly, without “glitches” and “bugs”. During testing, the device behaved quite stably.
System information:
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Performance tests:
Quadrant Standard
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Navigation
The smartphone is equipped with a seventh generation GPS navigator “gpsOne GPS”. For the test, I will use the Navitel application. I won’t describe the installation of the program, I’ll just briefly mention that to install Navitel you will need two files: APK and maps.
After launching the application, we agree with all the requests that the navigation suggests. A “cold” start for determining coordinates is about three minutes, a “hot” start is up to 10-15 seconds. Unfortunately, indoor satellites are reluctant to be identified, so the navigator had difficulty finding only three. But in open space - more than 10.
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A map and a number of icons appear on the screen: at the top - compass, sound settings, satellite settings, battery charge, traffic jams; on the right - scaling, on the bottom left - “Search”, on the bottom right - “Menu”. If desired, we enable or disable various online services and configure POI filtering: cars, food, trade, entertainment, etc.
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You can watch route navigation in flat or 3D view, from above or with rotation. Night mode of maps or standard - day mode is available. Throughout the trip there is voice accompaniment of various events: turns, satellite reception conditions, etc.
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To search for a destination, select one of the options, for example, by address. Enter the city, street and house. Building a route takes less than a second, and the same amount of time will be required to rebuild the route in the event of a traffic jam or other unpleasant situation.
The Navitel program coped with all the functions perfectly, but the higher screen resolution was clearly not enough, so quite often I had to zoom in on the map.
Software platform
Shell and menu
To unlock the screen, you need to press “Menu” or the device’s power button and then slide your finger from the center of the screen to the side. The TouchWIZ shell is traditionally used: seven desktops (3 by default) with widgets, a panel with “Dialer”, “Contacts”, “Messages” and an entrance to the “Menu”. The following are assigned to desktops: shortcuts, folders, hot keys and various widgets. Static and animated screensavers are used as wallpaper. When you hold down the mechanical Home button for a long time, a menu appears with previously launched applications. The task manager is also located there.
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The menu is represented by 12 icons in a 4x4 grid on one screen. By clicking on “Menu” and selecting “edit”, the shortcuts can be moved. Including installing them in the bottom panel (“Home” cannot be replaced).
Samsung phones are in high demand among domestic buyers. New models enter the market every year. They meet all modern requirements. Young people are happy to purchase these devices and enjoy innovative developments. However, there is also a category of users who prefer gadgets, so to speak, “simpler”, so it is not at all surprising that the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500, which went on sale back in 2012, is still used by many.
It is worth noting that not every person is ready to switch to huge smartphones, even taking into account their wide functionality. This model is suitable for this category. Does it have any other advantages besides compact dimensions? Let's figure it out.
Design
Externally, the Ace Plus S7500 is not much different from similar gadgets. The rounded edges fit harmoniously into the overall design idea of the designers. Thanks to the chrome frame located on the front panel, the device looks quite impressive. The glossy surface of the back cover somewhat confused buyers, since the company had already presented models made of matte plastic. This option is practical, it does not accumulate fingerprints and does not leave traces of mechanical damage. But with gloss you will have to be extremely careful, if possible use a cover to protect the case from scratches.
If we talk about the assembly, there are no comments here. The back cover does not bend, there is no play or creaking.
From customer reviews it follows that the dimensions of this device are an indisputable advantage. They measure 114.5 x 62.5 x 11.2 mm. Compared with previous models, the thickness has decreased slightly and the height has increased. The streamlined shape of the body allows you to operate the phone with one hand without feeling any discomfort. The weight of the device is only 114 g. There is no fatigue during long conversations. If you use your smartphone without a case, you need to be very careful, as the glossy surface of the back cover is quite slippery.
The front panel is designed as standard. Above the touch screen there is a proximity sensor, which is automatic, and a speaker. Users respond positively to the latter. The volume is good, the interlocutor's speech sounds intelligible.
Below the screen there is a control panel with one mechanical button located in the center and two touch ones. There is a backlight that makes using the phone easier. It is not bright enough, the shade is white.
At the top end there is a standard headphone jack, on the opposite side there is a microphone and a USB port. On the side faces there are keys for adjusting the volume (left) and locking the device (right).
The back of the smartphone has a stereo speaker, flash and camera lens. The latter protrudes slightly beyond the overall line of the body, which can damage the surface of the protective glass of the optics.
Screen
When reviewing the Ace Plus S7500 smartphone, the screen characteristics cannot be ignored. This element is an important criterion for many buyers. The model uses a 3.65-inch display. It is framed with a black frame. It is thin on the sides, widening only in the upper and lower parts. The resolution with which the picture is displayed on the screen is critically low. It remains the same as its predecessor: 480 × 320 mm. Pixelation is quite noticeable even to the naked eye, since the display resolution is only 158 ppi.
The screen uses a TFT-LCD matrix. It is worth noting that it is not flawless. Viewing angles are not as wide as we would like. When the device is tilted, the contrast decreases significantly. The brightness level can only be adjusted manually; there is no automatic option in the gadget. On the street in sunny weather, it will be somewhat difficult to view the information, since the screen is glared.
The device has a multi-touch function, thanks to which the touch layer is able to recognize up to five touches made simultaneously.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500: camera specifications
The Korean manufacturer's smartphone is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera. There is autofocus and a single-section flash, which significantly improve the quality of photographs. According to most users, the optics deserve only praise. The maximum image size is 2560 × 1920 px. The image is detailed, there is no blur in the corners, there is practically no noise. Even in poor lighting, the quality is respectable.
You can record videos with this camera. In this mode, the maximum available resolution is 640 × 480 px. The recording speed is limited to 30 frames. It is possible to activate 3x zoom. To do this, you need to use the volume rocker.
There is no standalone key; the camera is turned on through the menu. The settings have three flash modes, effects and other options.
Hardware
Technical Ace Plus S7500 even at the time of release were considered rather weak. The smartphone is based on the Qualcomm MSM7227a processor. It is based on one ARM Cortex-A5 computing module. Under high load, the clock frequency increases to 1000 MHz. Paired with the main chipset is an Adreno 200 graphics accelerator.
Although this “filling” is not considered quite powerful, it allows the gadget to work without freezing. Most owners noticed that the phone functions stably and copes with all everyday tasks.
The RAM in this model is only 512 MB. Only about 200 MB will be available to the user. The integrated memory storage is 3 GB. You can expand it up to 32 GB using an external drive. The device works with microSD memory cards.
Autonomy
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 is equipped with a removable battery. The chemical composition of the battery is lithium-ion. Model - EB494358VU. The capacity is 1300 milliamps per hour. In standby mode, the gadget will work for about 660 hours. With a 100 percent charge, the battery life will last for approximately 7 hours of talk time. On average, the user can count on 1-2 days of work at low load.
It will take about 1.5 hours to charge the phone with an original charger. You can use another method - USB. It will take you 2.5 hours.
operating system
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 is based on Android 2.3.6. The original firmware version is used - S7500XXKL1. Not without the TouchWIZ shell.
The lock is released by pressing the on/off key. After this, a picture with a closed lock appears on the screen. In order for it to open, you need to move your finger from the center to the side.
The numeric keypad is large and dialing a number is quite convenient. The menu contains all the standard applications. On the desktop, shortcuts are arranged in a 4 × 4 tile. The manufacturer provides hot keys.
Communications
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500 is capable of working with second and third generation networks. There is a Wi-Fi module. The phone works as an access point. You can transfer files in two ways - via Bluetooth and USB. The transfer speed is excellent. All options work without failure.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500: reviews
User opinions are divided. The reason for this was poor technical characteristics. Considering that the device at the start of sales was sold for approximately 10,000 rubles, everyone expected much more from it. This phone is suitable only for undemanding users. It copes well with everyday tasks, but resource-intensive applications will not run on it.
