"Samsung G350E", the characteristics of which are presented in the article, is a budget version of a smartphone from a Korean company. What is the main thing for such a device? Of course, the Samsung G350E can't boast of the features of the flagship models. But the price and reliability of the device attract the attention of buyers. In addition, the Samsung G350E Galaxy Advance has been branded with a famous brand.
Package set
The package bundle of the smartphone is very poor. Here you will not see expensive headphones and additional protective films, this is the entire budget "Samsung G350E". The characteristics of the phone correspond to the quality of the provided charger and headphones. On all this, the manufacturer clearly saved. There is no point in dwelling on the configuration, so let's move on to the next section.
Smartphone design
The appearance of the Samsung G350E Galaxy Star Advance does not stand out in any wayremarkable. A fairly common case type with rounded edges. The material from which it is made is plastic. Available on the market in two colors: white and black.
A frame is mounted around the case, slightly protruding above the surface. This does not interfere with using a smartphone, but rather the opposite - it prevents objects from accidentally touching the display. In addition, the frame gives the phone expressiveness.
Above the display is a speaker, and a little lower - branding. There are no proximity or light sensors. Phone "Samsung G350E" received only an accelerometer.
In order to avoid accidental clicks during a conversation, the developers came up with an unusual way. When a call is answered, the display turns off and the display is locked. In order to end the call, you will have to press the unlock button, then tap on the lock on the screen, and only after all these manipulations stop the conversation. Not very convenient, right? Samsung knows how to surprise and disappoint.
The lower part of the front side is occupied by control buttons. "Home" is made in the form of a mechanical key. "Recently closed applications" and "Back" - touch. They do not have a backlight, so you have to get used to their location, so as not to poke all over the display in the dark.
The back cover is made in a ribbed version. At the top there is a multimedia speaker, a camera eye and a flash. The cover of the model "Samsung Galaxy Star G350E" is removable. Under herhoused the battery and slots for two Micro SIM.
There is a 3.5 headphone jack on the top of the smartphone. Below is the Micro USB port. On the right is the power button. On the left is the volume button. The keys do not play, they have an easy move.
The front is covered with glass. However, there is no oleophobic coating here, so the screen gets dirty quickly. This problem occurs on most budget devices. Case for "Samsung G350E" is the best choice.
Smartphone dimensions are small. It will comfortably lie in almost any palm.
Display
The diagonal of the screen is 4.3 inches. The display is made using TFT technology, so you should not expect a juicy picture. At a direct viewing angle, everything is quite good, but with a slight shift, the picture fades.
Due to the cheap matrix, the Samsung G350E display glares. Colors sometimes change their hue. In the sun, as expected, fading occurs. It's hard to see anything on the screen. The situation is partially saved by the maximum backlight level, but this is sometimes not enough.
"Samsung G350E": features and functionality
As mentioned in the introduction, don't expect fast performance and the latest features from this model. Key Features:
- Cortex-A7 processor running at 1.2GHz;
- Mali-400 MP serves as video chip;
- 512 MBRAM (only about 188MB available);
- built-in memory 4 GB;
- installing memory cards up to 32 GB;
- no GPS;
- 3 MP camera;
- Android 4.4.
Now let's go through the characteristics in more detail.
Since this is a budget model, there is no NFC chip. But it's not so scary. The developer did not install a 3G module and a GPS receiver into the device, and this can already be called a significant disadvantage. Even cheaper devices today have 3G support. Buying the same "Samsung G350E", the characteristics of which are not ideal anyway, the user voluntarily goes to the 2000s. Wi-Fi is able to rectify this situation. Perhaps, for some users, surfing the Internet and EDGE will be enough.
The smartphone received Android 4.4, which has already become outdated. You can often see drooping. The flipping animation twitches almost everywhere. The launch of programs does not occur immediately - the user will have to wait until the smartphone "thinks" everything. This model is not recommended for those who are already familiar with flagship devices. Suitable for getting to know the capabilities of Android.
Games
Samsung G350E does not shine with performance. Simple toys will go, but you should not count on comfortable fps in more demanding ones. 3D games run, albeit at low frame rates (10-15). You understand, this is a mockery of the apparatus and your own psyche. You can pass the time on a trip, but you won’t be able to have fun in the latest releases.
Camera
In devicethere is only one camera. Resolution - 2048 x 1536 pixels, which is 3 megapixels. The main disadvantage is that there is no autofocus. It makes no sense to take pictures of any documents - it is unlikely that you will make out anything. The camera in the "Samsung G359E" can be called a nice addition, rather than a full-fledged subject for shooting.
You can take pictures with optimal lighting. Pictures of surrounding objects are tolerable, even imperceptibly color changes. You can find quite useful functions in the camera settings: panoramas, filters, shooting at night, and so on.
The smartphone can also shoot video. It turns out it is in a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. In general, the videos are quite good, considering the budget of the device.
Duos Features
As already mentioned, the Samsung G350E has the ability to install two SIM-cards. In the smartphone settings there is an item that allows you to manage them. Here you can set up ringtones for each of them, as well as set priorities.
The device has only one radio module. It follows from this that when talking through one of the SIM cards, the other does not function. Again, this is due to the low price of the model.
Battery
The battery of the device is removable and has a capacity of 1800 mAh. This result is similar to many similar devices. The manufacturer indicates that this is enough for listening to music for 32 hours or surfing for 9 hours (via Wi-Fi).
In fact, a smartphone with minimal use is enough for 3 days. You will actively drive the device - it will not work for a day. Autonomy is similarcompared to more expensive devices. But do not forget that they have more demanding hardware and high-quality displays, and the G350E cannot boast of this.
Multimedia features
Mobile phone speakers are loud. You can hear the call from a distance. The sound through the headphones is good. Not inferior even to the flagship models. Therefore, as a player, the smartphone is not bad. The device handles many video and audio formats with ease. True, to run some of them, you will have to download a third-party application.
FM radio G350E also supports. However, you will need a headset for it to work. Standard functionality allows you to search and sort frequencies for yourself.
Conclusion
In general, "Samsung Galaxy Star G350E" acts as a cheap smartphone for novice users. And it is. Beginners studying the features of the installed operating system are unlikely to first need high-speed Internet and powerful hardware. First, they should get used to such devices and understand if they need them.
There is no other way to explain the absence of such an important feature today as 3G. Why did the company decide to save on a module that is present today even in the cheapest phones? According to user reviews, it is the lack of 3G in the G350E that becomes the main reason for not purchasing the model.
Another disadvantage is the low speed. The smartphone works very thoughtfully for todaystandards. Not impressive and autonomy, which should be higher.
You can buy a model for an amount not exceeding 6,000 rubles. Still, this is too much for a device with similar technical features and meager functionality. On the shelves of shops you can find cheaper devices with better performance. However, it is worth remembering that the buyer pays part of the amount for a brand that promises reliability and quality. Is it worth it to overpay - you decide.
