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The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 4. The colors are brilliant and the same can be said of all viewing angles. Under bright sunlight, some details are lost unless you turn up the brightness to the max. The Galaxy A5 has the Always-on feature, which is not common among mid-range phones. In addition, you can view notifications from third-party applications such as WhatsApp. In the display menu, you can activate the blue light filter equivalent to the night mode to avoid eye fatigue.
Samsung packed a solid punch behind the Galaxy A series this year by adding IP68 certification, a feature that is also not common on mid-range phones.
This certification protects the phone from dust and water, making the device better suited to use when doing outdoor activities within reason. The Galaxy A5 can be immersed to a depth of 1. For those who don't know, this is a platform that enhances the gaming experience with specific features: disable notifications, lock keys, take a screenshot, save the game After starting a game, you will see a button to access the Game Launcher. From there, you can access the various functions.
This will delight all those who want to stay immersed in their game without any distractions. This is one of the features that may irk potential owners: it originally came stocked with Android 6. When will your phone get Android 8. In recent years, the interface has been improved to offer a cleaner, more modern look with shades of white and blue. We currently don't know the real name of the interface we contacted the manufacturer to find out the end of the story : is it TouchWiz, Grace UX or Samsung Experience? Whatever the answer, it won't change the user experience and that's the main thing.
In practice, the smartphone offers You will also find Upday pre-installed, you can access it with a simple swipe to the right. With the latter, you can thus place the content away from prying eyes such as photos, or documents and you can also duplicate applications: one visible to everyone, the other visible only by you. Another interesting feature is the ability to block or delete notifications all at once. To activate the multi-window mode, simply press and hold the multitasking button.
The fingerprint reader allows you to enter three prints in the settings. The recording system is slower than on other phones e. With the index finger, I get much better results than with the thumb. I can't say that the fingerprint reader is slow, but it's not accurate. On a personal note, I would like to add that placing the fingerprint reader on the back offers a smoother result than when placed in the front because it is easier to recognize the sensor. The graphics are powered by a Mali T MP3 chip.
On a daily basis you won't have any problems, I just had a little problem with Google Chrome but nothing recurrent or really annoying. The Galaxy A5 can multitask effectively. As far as the SAR is concerned, the model we tested European version offers the following values: 0. Like previously mentioned in the review, Samsung decided to move the speaker from the bottom to the left side, meaning the speaker will no longer be covered when you use the device in landscape mode, for instance when playing a game or watching a video. The result is a better audio experience during game and video sessions.
It's a mono speaker but, after all, it's a mid-range device so no surprises there. The audio quality is good, but I was expecting a little bit more from the maximum volume, which, let's be clear, is much lower than what you can find on other devices, such as the Huawei Nova Plus. In terms of calls, the sound quality is good and communication is trouble-free. Samsung offers in the box a pair of headphones with which you can adjust the volume and skip to the next song.
The smartphone has an FM radio and various audio configuration options, such as an equalizer that was already available in the Galaxy A5 At the reception end, I didn't encounter any problems, not even in the subway. The camera's lens is 16MP at the rear and front. Samsung therefore ups its game compared to the previous generation, especially with the front camera which was only 5MP. The camera application offers several filters, you can access them by swiping from right to left.
Find My Mobile. Lost your phone? Don't panic. Find My Mobile will help you locate your phone or tablet and protect your data. You can even use it to unlock if. You can track the approximate location and route of your lost device. If you have enabled the Send last location option in Settings, your device's last known.
You will then see two modes: basic and beauty. You will also find a mode that is intended to take pictures of food: with filters it allows you to optimize your shots without having to go through a third party application. This allows you to change the ISO, exposure and white balance. You cannot set the shutter speed, making Pro mode almost unnecessary.
The colors are vivid and realistic, the quality of images taken in good light conditions is also good. When the brightness is not optimal, we find noise on the picture and we lose a lot of detail, but despite that the colors remain rather good and we don't see any yellow dots on the gray surfaces. When the ISO is greater than , the image quality decreases significantly, which is probably why is the maximum value in this Pro mode, which is not really a Pro mode.
The HDR mode works smoothly and displays details in both bright and dark areas. However, it is not included in the default settings. To switch to the front camera, simply swipe up and down.
Samsung has integrated a beauty mode to improve skin, refine the face and enlarge the eyes. Fans will love the selfies!
This technology was added to the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge and is designed to give your battery a boost. During tests, a phone will charge to around 50 per cent in less than 30 minutes. The A3 has a 2,mAh battery, while the A5's battery is 3,mAh. There are other subtle differences too. The Galaxy A5 runs on a 1. Both front and rear cameras on the A5 are 16MP.
Taking aim at the likes of the Huawei P9 , the Galaxy A range has added improved selfie features that let you take a photo of yourself by pressing anywhere on the screen, while the display acts as a front flash. Pre-order customers will also get Samsung Level Active Wireless Headphones for free, if they order from selected partners more details to come. Instead, you can use any mobile or desktop browser to visit findmymobile.
Once there, log into your account and select the device you're looking for. If it's powered on, you will see its current location and battery percentage.
A popup will also provide a series of actions to take on the lost device:. Most of these are self-explanatory. There are a couple that are worth explaining a bit more. For example, retrieve calls and messages will sync with the phone and show you the last 50 calls and messages, complete with phone numbers. The Extend battery option will provide the option to help you track it longer. Lastly, the Set Guardian option allows you to designate a friend or family member as someone who can log into Find My Mobile on your behalf to track or control your device.
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