This is another smartphone from the company that will take its rightful place in its niche. The device was shown in April 2013 and is available in two versions - one (GT-I8550) and two (GT-I8552) SIM cards.
Appearance
The smartphone looks quite typical and it seems that it is a Galaxy Ace Duos S6802, only with a larger screen. The dimensions of the Galaxy Win are 133.3 x 70.7 x 9.7 mm, and the screen size is 4.7 inches. The plastic on the body is glossy and looks quite typical, nothing more.
Screen and characteristics
It’s worth noting right away that the smartphone is powerful. Galaxy Win is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 processor, which means it has four cores with a frequency of 1.2 GHz (Cortex A5 architecture) and an Adreno 203 GPU. The amount of RAM is 1 GB and the built-in memory is 8 GB.
As for the screen, it is quite simple and has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The matrix has a size of 4.7 inches and is made using TFT technology. With this ratio of size and resolution, the pixel density is of course quite low - approximately 199 ppi. But this is not a top-end device, but rather a niche option competing with Chinese clones. Finally, it is also worth mentioning a fairly powerful battery with a capacity of 200 mAh.
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Camera and software
The camera is also typical for devices of this level. It has five megapixels and is capable of taking pictures with a resolution of up to 2592x1944 pixels, as well as recording 720p video. The operating system out of the box is Android 4.1.2.
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The South Korean company Samsung, without a doubt, offers quite high-quality and productive models in the highest price segment. However, the buyer will not be satisfied with flagships alone. After all, not all of us have that much money. Therefore, the company is playing in the direction of the budget smartphone niche. Despite the fact that in recent years Samsung has been trying to make money on its brand, the company’s devices are not becoming less popular. These include Win GT-I8552, which we will consider today.
Brief technical specifications
Win GT-I8552 has a screen with a diagonal of 4.7 inches. There are two cameras. The main resolution is 5 megapixels. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core chipset. The volume of built-in RAM and long-term memory is one and eight gigabytes, respectively. The operating system of the Android family, version 4.1, is installed on board the device as software. To work in a cellular network, it is possible to install a Micro SIM card. There are two card slots. The battery is not the most capacious: only 2,000 milliamps per hour. In general, this is a typical representative of the budget class.
Exterior
Samsung 8552, the characteristics of which we have just listed, is made in the traditional spirit inherent in this South Korean company. It’s unlikely that we’ll be able to talk about the specifics here. However, let's look at the smartphone from possible angles and find out what it has. Before us, in general, is a typical Samsung. In it, the body is made in such a way as to give it a glossy look. There is a silver edging along the perimeter. The control circuit is designed in a standard form.
Dimensions
The dimensions are also typical and similar to other devices in the segment. The height of the device reaches 133 millimeters, the width and thickness are 71 and 10, respectively. Moreover, the device weighs 140 grams. The model turned out to be quite wide. That is why not all users will be able to operate it with one hand. Sometimes it is difficult to cover the touch screen area with your finger. This means that you will have to use your second hand to work. A significant drawback of the case is its slipperiness. Again, when working with one hand, it’s quite easy to drop your smartphone.
Above
Above the screen of the Samsung Galaxy 8552 you can see a silver grille that protects the earpiece. A set of sensors is also located here. Unfortunately, this model from the South Korean developer cannot boast of having a light sensor. Below we will see a mechanical button necessary to go to the main screen. On the sides there are two touch elements that allow you to go back and view the list of open applications. They are equipped with backlighting, which, although insignificant, is still a plus.
Side
Samsung Win Duos 8552 also has other mechanical elements that are located on the side edges of the smartphone. They allow you to adjust the sound level and change the device's sound mode, as well as lock the screen. The output for wired headphones is located on the top edge. This is an ordinary 3.5 mm standard socket. On the opposite side there is a microphone, as well as a connector for connecting a MicroUSB cable.
Behind
There is a camera lens on the back cover. It protrudes strongly in the center. And this is not so good, since there is a risk of scratching the glass. On the sides of the lens there is an LED flash, as well as a sound speaker. I would like to note that the back panel itself is fixed (snaps) tightly. To remove it, you have to pry it from the side. After this, the Samsung battery can be detected. On the sides of it there are connectors that are needed to integrate SIM cards and/or external MicroSD format.
Screen
Like many devices in the line, the model received a screen not exceeding five inches diagonally. In this case, the TFT variation is set as the matrix. We are accustomed to thinking that TFT TN is already a thing of the past. Yes, that may be true. However, in this case, the use of such a matrix can be justified by the fact that the Samsung battery will not discharge after several hours of active use. But let's get back to the numbers. The screen with a diagonal of 4.7 inches displays an image in a resolution of 480 by 800 pixels. It is stabilized, there is no distortion.
It still looks better when compared with the Galaxy Grand model. There the resolution is the same, but the screen diagonal is larger. This is why the picture becomes distorted. Thus, such a decision by the Koreans can be called a compromise. At the same time, the disadvantage of the TFT TN matrix will be the fading of the picture in the sun. Perhaps this problem could be corrected by expanding the brightness range. But this is not here, the range is too small. Therefore, be prepared for the fact that reading in sunlight will be almost impossible.
Paradoxical decisions
As mentioned earlier, the Samsung Win 8552 does not have an automatic brightness adjustment sensor. The value can only be changed manually. Considering that the smartphone contains many other, not very simple functions, the absence of this important component looks at least strange. It seems impossible to understand why the developers worked on this for a long time, investing additional funds in the device, but ultimately decided not to build it in.
Performance
At the point where it is described technical specifications, we said that the device has a built-in processor running on four cores. The frequency of each of them is 1.2 gigahertz. Adreno 203 is used as a graphics accelerator. There is not much RAM, just one gigabyte. 8 GB is built-in for storing user data. To expand this volume, you can use external drives up to 64 GB in size. Samsung 8552 works with a pre-installed operating system of the Android family, version 4.1.2. She is relatively old. Although not all users pay attention to this.
The main thing is that the shell and OS work smoothly, without freezing. Even despite the relative weakness of the chipset and graphics accelerator, the small amount of RAM, the interface does not become dull. The same can be said about undemanding applications. In general, the speed should not disappoint us. And many Samsung 8552 buyers liked this. Fans of watching videos and films using a smartphone will not be disappointed either.
Interface features
Let's look at the lock screen. There you can see a certain amount of service information. There are also three shortcuts here. They allow you to use one or another application at the right time. The selected widgets are displayed on the lock screen. Each user can customize the wallpaper to their own taste. At the top there is a line containing shortcuts necessary to quickly activate or deactivate smartphone functions. You can unlock your device in different ways. From simple to complex: this is unlocking using a finger gesture or turning on the front camera.
While someone produces one or two phones a year, Samsung won’t have even a dozen. Don't believe me? Look at the section of our website called . Products from the Korean manufacturer are only occasionally supplemented with services or other gadgets. There are a lot of Samsungs and this doesn’t bother anyone, although sometimes it becomes difficult to choose. Today we’re looking at Galaxy Win, another dual-SIM Android smartphone that could be an interesting choice in the mid-price segment.
Namely, the cost in Ukraine fluctuates around $300. For this money you get a more or less convenient display size - 4.7″, moderately large, but not huge, good battery life and all the delights of an Android smartphone. And if you are in love with the design of the latest n x (n+1) Samsung smartphones and tablets, Win will definitely become your favorite.
Since we started talking about design, I’ll just leave a few links here: , and - they are all players of the same, almost football team. And, if we take into account that not all Galaxy of this year were reviewed by us (there were no Grand, Core, Ace 3, etc.), we can judge for sure that this year Galaxy is not just a full-fledged team of 11 players, but also good second cast. Indeed, the design of the models is, so to speak, too consistent. I can’t say that this is bad; it would be funny and wrong if the entire model range was replete with different designs. And so, a single design philosophy is well expressed in all models of the current year. At the same time, everyone will be able to choose a suitable smartphone for themselves, based on a combination of characteristics and cost.
The only thing that distinguishes Win from some other models in the line is the side edging, it is painted chrome. It looks like an amateur, the main thing is that the coating is resistant to external influences. Although, remembering my first Galaxy Note, there should be no problems. The rest is a familiar Galaxy with the usual arrangement of all elements. By the way, even the sample that has seen journalists still does not creak, does not play or wobble. The assembly is good, as in most new products of 2013.
Under the battery compartment cover there is a battery that can be replaced, which is convenient for travelers, a combined slot for a SIM card and a Micro SD memory card, and another slot for a SIM card at the bottom. Both are for MicroSIM cards.
Display
Some people call 4.7″ a shade, but we all know that in today’s realities this is a fairly average size. 4-4.3″ today seem like very small diagonals, although a few years ago we ourselves called 4.3″ smartphones huge lapats and even staged skits in reviews on this topic. Today it looks like 640 KB of RAM and Bill's assertions that this is simply unrealistically large and more is unlikely to ever be needed. However, this diagonal is absolutely enough for any task, even for an advanced user. Why am I so sure? It's enough for me, and I'm an advanced user. The display has a resolution of 480x800 pixels and a pixel density of 199 ppi. Matrix type - TN. Overall, given the Win's placement in the Galaxy lineup, the screen is good. Multimedia things look good on it, but you can still use it with one hand. Of course, you can see the pixel, but I can’t say that the screen is very grainy. Viewing angles are smaller than in PLS and IPS matrices, but sufficient, brightness and contrast are at the same level. 5 simultaneous touches are supported, which is enough for any task.
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Win has two cameras, the main one is 5 MP and the front one is VGA. As you understand, I won’t remember the last one at all, I’ll just say that it’s better than if it didn’t exist. The main one also does not catch stars from the sky, but there is a flash and autofocus, this is already good. The video is recorded in a resolution of 720x480 pixels. The quality of the photos is quite good, even in a dark room you can get plus or minus high-quality images.
Specifications and software
I'll start with what today's flagship models lack - cold lithium ion. In general, even with 100% processor load, the smartphone practically does not heat up, which is very pleasing. The processor inside the Galaxy Win is a quad-core Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200, clocked at 1.2 GHz. Graphics - Adreno 203. RAM - 1 GB, built-in - 8 GB, there is a slot for Micro SD memory cards. The performance is enough for any undemanding tasks, but the smartphone can handle games too. Casual games run without problems, 3D with slightly simplified graphics.
Android version is 4.1.2, with TouchWiz on top. Everything is familiar to those who have at least once encountered Samsung smartphones of this year or watched one of our reviews. At the moment, I have not found a single custom firmware for Galaxy Win; those who like to sew and tinker with custom ones will be indignant. I, like most users, have already forgotten about unofficial firmware for two years now.
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Working with two SIM cards is quite simple. In the settings you can name each one and specify what it is allowed to do. For example, for myself, I see the use of a dual-SIM network only for 3G Internet, due to the fact that in Ukraine it is exotic. One card is for the Internet, the second is for calls. But, if tariffs are important to you, you can install cards from different operators and select the one you need each time when making calls and sending messages.
The battery life is quite good; the Galaxy Win scored 450 points in the AnTuTu test. The battery capacity is 2000 mAh, which is enough for a day of more or less active use. A smartphone cannot be called a long-liver, but it certainly won’t let you down, running out of juice before you plan to charge it at home. I think that for the average Win user its autonomy will be enough for two days.
- Dimensions: 133.30 x 70.70 x 9.65 mm.
- Weight: 143.9 g.
- Operating system: Android 4.1.2 JB.
- Processor: quad-core Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200, 1.2 GHz.
- Graphics: Adreno 203.
- Display: TN, 4.7″, 480 × 800 pixels, 199 ppi, 5 simultaneous touches.
- Memory: 8 GB flash expandable (Micro SD up to 64 GB).
- RAM: 1 GB.
- Camera: main - 5 MP, video recording in 480p, front - 0.3 MP.
- Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0.
- Interface connectors: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Micro USB.
- Battery: Li-Ion battery 2000 mAh.
Conclusion
For the picky user who uses two SIM cards, Samsung Galaxy Win - good choice. Some would consider the display resolution to be a disadvantage, but two years ago even flagship models, including the Galaxy S 2, had it. There were also 4.7″ models in the upper price segment on the market with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. Yes, today we are spoiled by Full HD on 5″ screens, but a real Galaxy Win buyer may have never dreamed of such a high-quality display, and even in a new product from a well-known manufacturer and at a cost of $300. Honestly, if a flagship came out today with a resolution lower than HD, I would strongly object, but this model, I think, is equipped with a good display. With a 4.7″ diagonal, the device can still be used with one hand, with only occasional help from the other, but at the same time, the display is large enough to comfortably watch videos on Youtube. I think this model is exactly what young people need who are looking to save on communication costs, who love to listen to music and watch viral videos.
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Content:Thus, the Korean manufacturer offers all kinds of solutions in various price categories. It doesn’t matter how much money the buyer has, in any case he can choose the right model.
One of these assortment offers will be the Samsung Galaxy Win, which has average characteristics, among which, first of all, it is worth highlighting a large screen with a diagonal of 4.7 inches and two slots for SIM cards. Samsung pays a lot of attention to the card processing mode; it is traditionally well-designed in all the company’s smartphones, this model is no exception.
Equipment:
- Smartphone
- Battery
- Charger
- Cable
- Stereo headset
Design
The model is made in the spirit of the company's current line, when it is difficult to remember the names and appearance smartphones, they are very similar to each other. At the same time, it is typical Samsung: a combination of a glossy body white and silver edging, a standard control scheme and rounded shell features have become recognizable parameters.
Case dimensions are average: 133x71x10 mm, weight 140 g. The smartphone is quite wide, so you won’t be able to cover the entire touchscreen area with one hand; this is the reverse side of a device with a large screen. The case is slippery, so when operating a smartphone, there may be a fear that the device will accidentally fall out of your hand. So it’s still more convenient to hold it with one and press the screen with the other.
Above the screen there is a silver speaker grille and a set of sensors. There is no sensor for automatic backlight adjustment in the smartphone.
At the bottom there is a large, convenient mechanical Home button, flanked by a pair of backlit touch keys.
Other mechanical keys are located on the sides, they serve as volume control and screen lock.
At the top there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, at the bottom there is a microphone and a microUSB connector for the cable.
The camera lens protrudes from the back in the center, with a flash and speaker located on the sides.
The panel is fixed very tightly, so to get inside you need to pry it off from the side, after which the battery is removed. By to different parties From it there are two slots for micro SIM cards and a slot for a microSD card.
Screen
The display is 4.7 inches diagonal and has a resolution of 480x800 pixels. TFT matrix with good viewing angles for a display of this type, the picture is not distorted. Against a background where the resolution is the same, but the diagonal is even larger, the image looks a little better. For your money, this option can’t be called anything other than a compromise; they saved money on the screen, which is not uncommon.
Outdoors, the image fades; on sunny days, the data on the display is very difficult to see. For some reason there is no sensor for automatic brightness adjustment; the backlight is changed manually. This looks strange, especially considering that the smartphone has an intelligent standby mode, when the smartphone does not turn off the backlight while the user is looking at the display.
Performance
The smartphone has a quad-core Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, Adreno 203 graphics. The amount of RAM is 1 GB, its memory is 8 GB, and there is traditionally a compartment for a memory card. The smartphone also detects large cards of 32 or 64 GB. The smartphone runs Android 4.1.2 JellyBean, a relatively old version, although most users who don't keep track of new versions won't notice it. The shell works stably, the speed does not disappoint, there are no jerks. This is not surprising, given that such a chip also works well with higher-resolution displays. The performance is enough to run all modern games here; thanks to the built-in support for DivX and XviD, the smartphone looks promising for those who like to watch videos on the go. Quite a lot of file types are played here without third-party players; this traditionally sets Samsung products apart from the rest.
Interface
On the lock screen, in addition to service information, three shortcuts are displayed that will allow you to quickly launch the necessary applications. Widgets are also brought here and wallpaper can be customized.
At the top there is a line with shortcuts to quickly disable various functions. Several modes are supported for unlocking the device, ranging from finger gestures to turning on the front camera.
The user has 7 desktops, which are used to place widgets, shortcuts, and create folders for icons. Moving between screens is smooth, without delay. If desired, you can remove extra desks by organizing your workspace in a way that is most convenient. The icons at the bottom of the screen are customizable; out of 5 shortcuts, the first 4 can be changed, and the last one is invariably responsible for accessing the menu. You can change the size of widgets by stretching them on the screen.
The smartphone menu consists of 20 icons, which are placed in a 4x5 character matrix on several virtual areas. The background is the picture on the main screen. You can set your own wallpaper on your smartphone for the lock screen, but it may differ from the image on the desktop display.
The font size and style are customizable, there is an intelligent standby function, when the smartphone does not turn off the screen backlight while the owner of the device is looking at the screen, there is gesture control.
Contacts and calls
The general list includes contacts from both the phone memory and the SIM card, as well as data from your Google account or other accounts. An unlimited number of fields are assigned to a contact. From the phone book you can quickly call or write an SMS; there is a division into groups.
Call history is sorted by date. By selecting a subscriber, you can see what calls were made and how many times they were made. Dialing is carried out using a virtual keyboard. When you enter a number, the phone automatically displays on the screen the contacts stored in the device's memory that match the numbers.
The smartphone can use two SIM cards, the first supports 3G/2G, the second only 2G. There is only one radio module, so during a conversation using one card you will not be able to call the second. But Samsung offers a built-in forwarding service. To do this, you need to specify phone numbers in the smartphone settings, and also select the operating mode: calls from one SIM to another for each card or only for one of them. After this, incoming calls will also be received during a conversation, but it is better to check with the operator about tariffs.
In the settings, the name of the card is specified, and a visual icon is assigned to each of them. In the menu, calls from different cards are highlighted with numbers, everything is simple and clear. To quickly switch between cards, you need to click on one of the buttons in the top drop-down menu, a simple and convenient solution. The smartphone receives different melodies for SIM cards, not only the call signal changes, but also the messages. Wallpaper can also be customized, you can quickly understand which card is active, you just need to remember your color design.
Messages and mail
When sending a message, the phone can display the last used numbers, thereby greatly simplifying the search for the recipient. A message can be sent simultaneously to several subscribers or to a group created in the smartphone’s memory. The device combines correspondence with subscribers into dialogues. A smartphone can automatically delete old SMS if there is no desire to store thousands of archives on the device. As you type text, you can cut, copy, and paste it.
For typing, a standard Samsung keyboard is used, which now has continuous input, a kind of analogue of Swype. There are quite a lot of text settings that make it easier to type; vibration feedback, sound, and automatic placement of dots are turned on if you double-click on the spacebar. The language is switched either with a separate button or with a space bar gesture. There is also voice text input, which works very well; you can simply dictate phrases without resorting to the on-screen keyboard.
The mail client works with various servers, everything is quickly and easily configured. You can work with attachments; you can upload pictures or documents and view them on your smartphone. It will also be possible to send some data from your phone.
Calendar
By default, the current month opens, where all important events are highlighted. They are easy to see; there will be a small mark in each cell on the screen. If you select the one you need, a to-do list will be shown in the lower area of the screen. The current date is highlighted with a blue square. All days of the week with black font except Sunday, these days are given red color.
A tab with categories opens on the side: goal, month, week, day, agenda, task. It helps you quickly move around the calendar. The smartphone helps to add additional data using Google, Facebook, Exchange to synchronize events. The new entry is assigned a name, interval, repeat (one-time, daily, every weekday, weekly, monthly, annual). A reminder is set that will work in advance. Additionally, a picture or note is attached.
Gallery
The image is broadcast via DLNA, sent via MMS, email, Bluetooth to social services or file storage. Sets the music and animation for the slide show, as well as the data display speed. Once you open the picture, it will be displayed in full screen. The image is set as the background wallpaper of the main screen or lockscreen, and can be assigned to a contact. It happens that pictures open with jerks, and it is noticeable that the application does not always work smoothly.
Music player
The smartphone plays various formats, these include MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, AMR, OGG, AC-3, apt-X, FLAC. It can play almost anything, including very high-quality recordings, without loss of quality. The player has several categories: all, lists, albums, artists, mood, folders, external devices. You can add additional groups: genres, authors, years, or remove unnecessary ones. The speed of music playback is adjusted and the timer is turned on.
Repeat mode starts for one song or the entire album, as well as mixed music playback. The volume can be changed using the side key or a separate icon in the menu. Among the equalizer settings you can find the following parameters: auto, normal, pop, rock, dance jazz, classical, vocal, bass or treble boost, 7.1 sound, externalization, cafe, concert hall, custom settings.
FM radio allows you to search for stations manually or automatically, and supports creating a list of favorite frequencies. The smartphone can also record broadcasts and save data to a memory card.
Video
The smartphone supports DivX, MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, and can play almost any video without third-party players. In any case, out of several dozen tested AVI and MKV files, not a single one caused problems with playback. While watching a movie, a scroll bar appears on the screen indicating the duration of the video. The film can be broadcast to an external device, the image adapts to the boundaries of the display.
Camera
A 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash is used for shooting. As usual, there is no dedicated button, so the application is launched either through the lock screen or from the menu itself. However, you can take photos using the volume button. There is a front 0.3 MP camera. The smartphone takes good pictures during the day, while analogues from Chinese manufacturers can offer higher quality shooting for the same money. It can also be noted that there will be no problems with shooting texts or documents.
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Flash.
Shooting mode.
Effects.
Resolution: 5M (3264x1836 pixels), 3.2M (2048x1536 pixels), 2.4M (2048x1152 pixels), 0.9M (1280x720 pixels), 0.3M (640x480 pixels).
Autofocus
White balance.
Exposure metering.
Quality.
Video resolution.
Shooting mode.
The maximum video recording quality is 720x480@30 fps. Sound 120 Kbps, 48 KHz, 1 channel.
At the moment, the mobile device market offers a huge selection, and difficulties often arise here. Flagship phone models are simply excellent, but there are people in the world who cannot afford them at all. The Win smartphone is designed specifically for such users. It was announced in the spring of 2013, immediately after the Galaxy S4, to which it is very similar in appearance, size and design. From a distance of several meters, not everyone will be able to distinguish them. Of course, the hardware of the device is inferior to the flagship, and there are no funny extras, for example, a barometer or thermometer. But its cost is noticeably lower.
Briefly about the device
So, Samsung Galaxy Win, reviews of which are already appearing, is a classic glossy device from this series. It is half the price of the flagship, is equipped with quite decent hardware, and its battery is quite capacious. The screen resolution is quite good and the color display is excellent. But the camera on the Samsung Galaxy Win can be disappointing.
The phone of this model can be gray or white. The device looks very stylish and attractive. The case is collapsible. You can easily remove the back cover, it is very thin. The battery is removed. All connectors and buttons are standard. The buttons on the front panel are touch sensitive, and one is mechanical, but the former are almost invisible without backlighting. This can be easily fixed by setting them to glow for the entire time the screen is active. The Samsung Galaxy Win phone weighs only 144 grams, and its official dimensions are 70.7 * 133.3 * 9.65 millimeters. The camera protrudes a little, but not too much. There is no LED to indicate missed calls.
Entrails
Connection
The specification indicates a mobile 3G Internet speed of 7.2 megabits per second for reception and 5.76 for transmission. This is not considered too high performance, however, most operators do not support high speeds, so it will be quite sufficient for use. 3G is available only for the first SIM card and cannot be redirected programmatically to the second, you only need to physically swap them. This can well be considered one of the shortcomings of the Samsung Galaxy Win i8552, reviews of which will show its other characteristics. The device was equipped with single-band Wi-Fi with average sensitivity, that is, to find fault with in this case no use. There is also Bluetooth 3.0. The smartphone is connected to the computer via USB only in MTP mode.
Screen
Theoretically, the Samsung Galaxy Win, reviews of which are mostly positive, has such a weak point as the screen. With a diagonal of as much as 4.7 inches, there is a very modest resolution of 800*480 pixels. The specification says that the matrix is used TFT. However, usually on such screens it is visible and there are not very good viewing angles. There are also quite good viewing angles, there is no fading of the picture on either side. The screen is juicy and very pleasant to look at. And the permission available here is quite sufficient. Of course, if the letters are very small, then their outlines seem slightly rough. However, most users do not feel particularly strong discomfort when using the device. The brightness of the screen is such that it is convenient to use both in the dark and in brightly lit environments.
The five-point sensor is very decent and responds just fine. It is quite possible that a special coating has been applied to the screen, since it is very slippery and fingerprints can be easily erased from it. The manufacturer indicated that the surface is made of plastic, but it is of such high quality that it can compete with glass, and there are almost no scratches on it.
Operating system Samsung Galaxy Win
User reviews indicate the ease of use of this device, because it is equipped with the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean axis, quite fresh for the fall of 2013, with the addition of traditional elements from Samsung. Installing applications is only possible in the main memory of the device; this cannot be done on a memory card. There is not a lot of pre-installed software, but there are several applications that cannot be removed.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy Win phone, reviews of which may be interesting, is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery. According to the results of work, it is at the S4 level, although at some moments it even exceeds it.
Phone features
There are no problems with communication, good audibility and video on Skype works well. Since the phone is a dual-SIM phone, there are certain nuances of its operation, but in the settings there is an active mode, that is, it is able to receive calls on both cards even during a conversation.
Photo and video camera
Samsung Galaxy Win, reviews of which generally speak of its high quality, is equipped with a 5 megapixel photo and video camera. It is worth noting that at this price, most users want to see something more substantial. The autofocus camera does not shine with quality, even in very good weather and ideal conditions When shooting, the footage turns out “soapy”. And if you shoot in poor lighting, then everything looks very sad. In macro mode, the quality is noticeably better, but this is provided that the smartphone focuses exactly on what interests you.
Video shooting is carried out only at one resolution - 480*720 and 30 frames per second. The resulting videos can be called not of very high quality, and autofocus is completely absent.
There are also VGA resolutions, but it’s better not to say anything about its quality.
Navigation capabilities
Samsung Galaxy Win, reviews of which are quite interesting, does not support GLONASS. It catches satellites at a fairly good speed.
Use in and audio player
You should not use the pre-installed video player, as it does not show everything you want to watch, sometimes there may be no sound, and so on. You can install a good program called MX Player, with which everything works just fine. It can even be used to view high-definition video, but given the screen resolution, there's simply no point in doing so.
If we talk about the capabilities of the audio player, the sound quality here is quite normal.
Working with the Internet and games
The Samsung Galaxy Win smartphone, which has a lot of reviews, displays the content of Internet pages quite well. If you do not use too small fonts, it will be difficult to notice any problem areas. The device turns out to be quite satisfactory for reading Twitter and news.
On the one hand, this device is fast enough to run almost all games normally. On the other hand, it is difficult to install any large game due to the fact that there is simply not enough space in the memory for it. However, for most games that exist at the moment, there are enough resources.
Results
As a result of using the Samsung Galaxy Win as the main smartphone, we can come to the conclusion that it is very convenient to use, and its functionality does not raise any questions. Of course, you may want a more powerful camera, as well as the ability to install software on a memory card, since the resource can be exhausted very quickly. Another point is the price, which may seem a little high for such a set of characteristics. However, it is important to note one thing: if you want to buy an A-brand with such a screen diagonal for ten thousand or less, it will be difficult, and, perhaps, it will be impossible to find a suitable option.
Samsung Galaxy Win is aimed at users who are looking for a larger smartphone, but are not ready to buy Fly or similar ones, while agreeing to put up with a lower screen resolution and main camera. This device is aimed at cautious buyers who are not ready to spend too much money, but at the same time want to try out a large diagonal in action, and also appreciate Samsung products. This model is not intended to turn the heads of millions, leaving its noticeable mark in the history of gadgets, but it will be able to participate with dignity in a segment where first-tier devices are not represented. The ability to use two SIM cards at the same time is a huge advantage of this smartphone, as you will always be in touch with all your contacts.
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