Detailed specifications of the Samsung Galaxy C5. Samsung Galaxy C5 Detailed Specifications SAR levels indicate the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device
Smartphone in a thin metal case. With a screen diagonal of 5.2 inches, it has a compact body size. Not deprived of memory, both operational and permanent. There is a fingerprint scanner.
Introduction
In 2016, Samsung launched a new line of Galaxy C smartphones. Smartphones in this series were developed specifically for the Chinese market and are unlikely to be officially introduced in other countries. At least for today it is so, and enough time has passed since the release in June 2016. The C series devices in Samsung's lineup are somewhere between the A and S series and have both the characteristics of premium models and the shortcomings of the company's budget smartphones. When ordering a Samsung Galaxy C5 from China, please be aware that due to the fact that the devices are intended for sale in the Chinese market, Android version 6.0 pre-installed on them does not contain Google applications, including the Play Market app store. The situation is saved by the presence of the official firmware for Hong Kong, which does not differ from the firmware installed on smartphones sold in the world and has everything necessary for normal operation.
Specifications
| Display | 5.2", 2.5D, Super AMOLED, 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Sensors | Approximations, positions |
| Camera | 16 MP, f/1.9, autofocus, flash |
| Front camera | 8 MP, F/1.9 |
| CPU | Snapdragon 617, 4 cores 1.5 GHz + 4 cores 1.2 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Memory | 32 GB (24.7 GB available) / 64 GB (56.7 GB available) |
| Memory card | MicroSD up to 128 GB |
| OS | Android 6.0 with TouchWiz skin. There will be an update to Android 7.0 |
| Dimensions | 145.9 x 72 x 6.7mm |
| Weight | 143 g |
| Battery | 2600 mAh, non-removable, fast charging |
| Other | MicroUSB, 2 SIM, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+, GPS, GLONASS, fingerprint reader |
Contents of delivery
Smartphone
Charger with Adaptive Fast Charging
Micro USB cable
SIM eject tool
Wired stereo headset
Instruction
Design, appearance of the device
Samsung Galaxy C5 is a monoblock made of metal and glass. It is available in several color options: Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray. With a screen diagonal of 5.2 inches, the smartphone has dimensions of 145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm, which makes it one of the most compact smartphones with similar screen sizes. The glass has rounded edges, the so-called 2.5D and high-quality oleophobic coating. Samsung claims that the glass is scratch resistant, but more details on the manufacturer and type of glass used could not be obtained from the company. Let's hope that it is made using technology similar to Gorilla Glass or Dragontrail.
In the upper part there are: front camera, speaker grille, proximity/light sensors and LED event indicator. The indicator is exactly what the model borrowed from its more expensive counterparts, as is the fingerprint scanner. The Home key this time is flush with the surface of the front panel, which is not only beautiful, but also practical. It is made of plastic and can be easily scratched. The back panel is completely metal, except for the antenna splitters. It has a slightly protruding camera lens, an LED flash, and a Samsung logo embossed into the metal. At the top end, we see only the microphone of the noise reduction system. On the left are the volume keys, and on the right are the power key and the tray for SIM cards and memory cards (the memory card is installed instead of the second SIM card). The keys are pressed pleasantly and resiliently, although there is a barely noticeable backlash that does not cause discomfort. At the bottom are: 3.5 headphone jack, microphone, Micro USB connector and speaker grille.
The smartphone looks very harmonious and, thanks to the materials used and build quality, expensive. Due to its relatively light weight and small thickness, it is pleasant to hold it in your hands. Personally, I get real aesthetic pleasure from this smartphone.
Display
The smartphone is equipped with a Super AMOLED display with a diagonal of 5.2 mm and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, which gives a density of 424 pixels per inch. The picture is of high quality, it is well read in the sun, the colors are bright, juicy. There is an opportunity to adjust the color rendering. However, as is often the case with AMOLEDs, it is not always possible to maintain a uniform white color. On my copy, the white color "walks" slightly from the top to the bottom of the screen. But this is if you look specifically. Full HD screen resolution is enough to ignore the pixelation of the image and, at the same time, save battery power. In my opinion, with such a diagonal, a higher resolution would already be redundant.
Adaptive brightness control works adequately, does not attract attention to itself.
The touch keys located under the screen are backlit, but, unfortunately, there is no vibration response when pressed, as in the younger Samsung models.
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The Samsung Galaxy C5 has a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh, which at first glance may seem insufficient. However, a relatively modest processor, coupled with an economical Super AMOLED display and adequate screen resolution, allow the device to work around the clock with an average load. If you do not play voracious games, then you will not need to charge your smartphone during the day. And in case you use your smartphone to the fullest, there is Adaptive Fast Charging technology, with which you can charge it very quickly.
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Performance
One of the weak points of this smartphone is the pair of Snapdragon 617 processors and the relatively outdated Adreno 405 graphics chip installed in it. Despite this, with eight cores, the processor ensures reliable operation of the interface and most applications. Contributes to this and as much as 4 gigabytes of RAM. In the AnTuTu benchmark, the Galaxy C5 scored 45200 points. This is quite enough for the average user, but if you like to play modern 3D games, then you should probably pay attention to more powerful platforms.
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Camera
Modern technologies today have reached the level where even budget smartphones produce acceptable shooting quality. The competitive moment has shifted to more complex matters, shooting at night, the possibilities of manual mode, etc. Galaxy C5 has a 16-megapixel camera with autofocus, but no optical stabilization. And here they took a little bite, so that it would not be too good. Samsung is very afraid of internal competition between its models. Photos in good lighting are excellent, color reproduction is quite reliable. In poor lighting, unfortunately, it is immediately noticeable that this camera is far from the flagships. Here are some examples of photos taken in different conditions.
Despite the fact that the flagship devices from the global brand Samsung are still ahead of most other flagships in terms of manufacturability, the prices of such devices leave much to be desired. But if the Samsung Galaxy still somehow competes with other flagships, then mid-segment devices are reluctant to buy. Judge for yourself: who wants to buy a plastic, non-collapsible device with mediocre characteristics, when there are such Chinese as the Xiaomi Redmi 3 phone in a metal case next to it at half the price? Well, it seems that the company took this fact into account by releasing an all-metal Samsung Galaxy C5.
Design
Despite the fact that plastic is a little more practical in terms of scratching, the trend towards metal devices on the market is good news. After all, the metal looks much more attractive, and the processor should be cooled a little better. As for the novelty samsung galaxy c5, the company went the same way as Meizu, which also could not help but make a version of the new Meizu m3s in metal, although there is already a plastic Meizu m3 phone on the market.
By the way, the comparison with Meizu m3 is more than appropriate. After all, outwardly, these novelties, released almost simultaneously, literally repeat each other. Almost the same form factor, the home button, the location of the hardware elements, the rounding of the protective glass - all this makes the devices twins. The only difference is in the camera lenses: in m3 it has a round design, in Samsung it is square. In total, four color options are available: silver, gold, graphite and rose gold.
Characteristics
Despite the outward resemblance to the Chinese, the Samsung device is much more preferable. You should start with a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Another advantage is the new Qualcomm Snapedragon 617 processor, which works in conjunction with the Adreno 405 video chip. The advantages do not end there, because the new product uses 4 gigabytes of RAM. As for permanent memory, depending on the version, you can purchase a version with 32 and 64 gigabytes on board, naturally with the possibility of expanding with microsds. Not without oddities: the battery capacity is only 2600 mAh, which is already not enough today. On the other hand, many will want to pay for a metal device from a well-known brand, especially since it is equipped with a high-quality 16-megapixel camera. And if you look at the thickness, which is only 6.7 millimeters, it becomes clear why the manufacturer had to sacrifice the battery.
Today we will talk about the technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy C5, an inexpensive smartphone from the South Korean company in a metal case, which was introduced at the end of May.
The Galaxy C5 has become a representative of the new budget line from Samsung, so it has the appropriate characteristics: an octa-core Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 processor, a FullHD screen and a 16 megapixel camera, which is like the good old .
Widget from SocialMartHowever, in a number of parameters, the Samsung Galaxy C5 is not inferior to the flagship Galaxy S7, and at times even slightly surpasses it. Let's say the amount of RAM is 4 Gb, that is, quite "in an adult way." And the maximum amount of supported MicroSD memory cards is 256 Gb (the Galaxy S7 has only 200 Gb).
The front camera resolution of the Galaxy C5 is 8 megapixels, while the latest Samsung flagships have only 5 megapixels. The optics are a little weaker, but selfie lovers will be satisfied anyway.
Don't forget about the thin metal body of the Samsung Galaxy C5, which has a stylish modern design. This is now generally in trend, and many will like it much more than the glass back cover, like the Galaxy S7, which remains fingerprints even despite the oleophobic coating.
In general, Samsung “packed” the Galaxy C5 with everything that any advanced modern smartphone should have: support for 4G LTE networks, Dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, a fingerprint scanner built into the hardware Home button , navigation, NFC payment, dual LED flash, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system.
The price of the Samsung Galaxy C5 is about 22,000 rubles, which is very, very good for such characteristics. Still, this is not another Chinese craft, but a serious device from a reputable brand.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy C5
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Physical parameters
| Dimensions | 145.9 x 72 x 6.7mm |
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| Weight | 143 g |
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 72 mm (millimeters) 7.2 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft 2.83in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 145.9 mm (millimeters) 14.59 cm (centimeters) 0.48 ft 5.74in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 6.7 mm (millimeters) 0.67 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft 0.26in |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 143 g (grams) 0.32 lbs 5.04oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 70.38 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.27 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Pink gold Golden Silver Grey |
| Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device. | Metal |
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.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards such as GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer rates and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G standard for mobile networks. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It is developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the China Academy of Telecommunication Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) |
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a 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 617 MSM8952 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8 |
| Level 0 Cache (L0) Some processors have an L0 (level 0) cache that is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such a memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and 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 them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. 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 RAM. | 2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 8 |
| Processor 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). | 1500 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| The 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 when the device is turned off or restarted. | 4 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates. | single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 933 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
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 image quality of information directly depends. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 5.2in 132.08 mm (millimeters) 13.21 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 2.55in 64.75 mm (millimeters) 6.48 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 4.53in 115.12 mm (millimeters) 11.51 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 424 ppi (pixels per inch) 166ppm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 71.19% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor Model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Samsung S5K3P3 |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer better image quality despite lower resolution. | 4.74 x 3.56 mm (millimeters) 0.23in |
| Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels to be used per unit area, thus increasing resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high light sensitivity (ISO) levels. | 1.029 µm (micrometers) 0.001029 mm (millimeters) |
| crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of the full frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photo sensor of the specific device. | 7.29 |
| Diaphragm | f/1.9 |
| Focal length | 3.7 mm (millimeters) 26.99 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | Double LED |
| Image resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image. | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 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 shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture is larger. | f/1.9 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. There is also an equivalent focal length that provides the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 2.53 mm (millimeters) |
| Image resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
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 navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.2 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) HOGP |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is 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 the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2600 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 237 h (hours) 14220 min (minutes) 9.9 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 237 h (hours) 14220 min (minutes) 9.9 days |
| 4G standby time The 4G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 237 h (hours) 14220 min (minutes) 9.9 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are controlled by the CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.51 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard. | 0.45 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
The Samsung lineup has never been modest. The company produces devices of all price categories and regularly expands the range of smartphones. In May 2016, an ultra-thin clone of Meizu M3 Note saw the light of day in a thin metal case Samsung Galaxy C5. This is a fashion device of the middle class, equipped with modern hardware. It starts at $330 for the 32GB version and $370 for the 64GB version.
Samsung Galaxy C5, in addition to a thin body, also features an 8 MP selfie camera with good aperture, SuperAMOLED screen with FullHD resolution. Whether it is worth buying it will help determine our review.
In terms of features, the Galaxy C5 is in the middle class. The Chinese put such hardware in cheaper devices, but as for Samsung, the filling is quite sane.
Design, body materials, dimensions and weight
The smartphone is made in a typical design for 2016, which is found everywhere. Because of this, the device looks like some kind of Meizu, the design of which, in turn, is borrowed from the iPhone 6. But Samsung differs in that its body has a smaller thickness - only 6.7 mm. The dimensions of the smartphone are 146x72 mm, and it weighs 143 grams. The device is assembled well, there are no squeaks, but when you put it in your pocket, at first there is sometimes a fear that the Galaxy C5 may bend due to the small thickness.
The front panel contains, in addition to the screen, a home button with a fingerprint scanner, a front camera lens, a speaker and sensors. If it were not for the Samsung inscription, the front of the device is easy to confuse with a model from another manufacturer (the same Meizu M3 Note).
The rear backrest is made of aluminum, with strips of plastic, about 1-2 mm thick, located on the bottom and top of it. Another stripe leads to the camera lens: such a reference to HTC models. The camera lens is framed by a chrome frame and protrudes slightly. Near the camera on the right is a double flash, below is the manufacturer's logo. 
The sides of the smartphone have a standard configuration for Samsung elements. The power button is on the right. On the right, below the power button, there is a card tray that can be opened with a pin. 
The volume rocker is moved to the left. 
The top end is empty, the bottom one has a microUSB port, a speaker and a headset jack. 
CPU
The smartphone processor is an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617. It operates at a frequency of 1.5 GHz, the Adreno 405 accelerator is responsible for the graphics. Why they didn’t use the same Exynos that is installed in the Galaxy J7 is a big question. As a result, the power efficiency of the chipset is not impressive. Although in terms of speed it is enough for everyday tasks. With games at medium settings, the chip also copes perfectly. The AnTuTu test result is about 40 thousand points.
Memory
The smartphone was not offended by the RAM: the Samsung Galaxy C5 contains 4 GB of LPDDR3 memory. At the start, the system takes up just over 1.5 GB, the rest of the space is available for games and applications. There is really a lot of RAM (and even for a modest eight-core), so you don’t have to worry about program crashes.
The built-in memory of the smartphone is 32 or 64 GB, of which about 25 or 55 are available, respectively. There is a slot for a memory card, but it is combined with the second SIM card slot.
Battery
The Galaxy C5's battery capacity is 2600 mAh, which is not very large, but forgivable given the thin body. The autonomy of the device is not particularly encouraging, but there is no reason for frustration: it can withstand a day of moderate use. Games drain the battery in 3-4 hours, you can watch movies or read websites for about 6-7 hours. The complete charger replenishes the capacity up to 100% in just over 2 hours.
cameras
The Samsung Galaxy C5 has an S5K3P3 camera module, which has a resolution of 16 MP. It is notable for being the world's first matrix with 1 micron pixels (Samsung marketers presented this as a plus, in the form of a reduction in thickness, but we know that). The camera differs from the same matrix in Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro in that it has improved optics, with f/1.9 aperture. Therefore, although there is an improvement in light transmission against the background of the aforementioned Xiaomi, it does not greatly save the situation in the evening. During the day it is not difficult to get a bright and clear picture, but in the evening there is a lot of noise. 
The front camera has a resolution of 8 MP, its aperture is f / 1.9. It's good for selfies, but nothing more. Video smartphone records in 1080p resolution, with a frame rate of 30 FPS.
Screen
The smartphone is equipped with a 5.2-inch SuperAMOLED screen with FullHD resolution. It is very bright (up to 625 nits on a white background), clear, the PenTile matrix is absolutely invisible to the naked eye. Color rendition is normal, the shades may seem a little oversaturated, but these are not acidic tones that cut the eyes. There are no complaints about the viewing angles either. The screen is covered with tempered glass with a normal oleophobic coating.
Communications
The smartphone has two slots for SIM cards, but the second is combined with a slot for a memory card. Smarton supports GSM, 3G and 4G LTE networks. Devices officially imported into European countries work without problems with local networks, but handsets ordered from China may have problems with the notorious 20th band (800 MHz), which simply does not exist in China.
Wi-Fi operates at frequencies of 2.4 and 5 GHz, but it does not support "ac" speed mode (chipset limitations). Bluetooth refers to generation 4.2, the navigator works with GPS and GLONASS satellites. Traditionally for Samsung, there is an NFC module on board.
Sound
The sound of the Samsung Galaxy C5 cannot be called very loud, but the speaker on the bottom end allows you not to miss the incoming one by accidentally closing it. The purity of the sound is decent, but the bass is frankly lacking, the sound is sharp. All this is due to the very thin case, which does not allow to build in a large loudspeaker. In headphones, the sound is much richer and richer, you can listen to music for a long time. There is an FM radio on board.
operating system
The Samsung Galaxy C5 runs on Android 6, the most up-to-date at the time the smartphone was released. The system interface has been changed to Samsung's proprietary shell, but this is not the voracious TouchWiz that a couple of years ago. Brakes when navigating through the built-in functions are practically excluded, which is facilitated by a large amount of RAM.
Samsung Galaxy C5 Features
The main feature of the smartphone is the small thickness of the case, but it is not the thinnest in the lineup of the Korean company (this title belongs to the A8 model of 2015).
Pros and cons of the Samsung Galaxy C5
- thin body;
- good screen;
- large amount of RAM.
Flaws:
- not the most energy efficient processor;
- the camera shoots rather weakly in low light;
- non-unique design.
Who is a smartphone for?
The Samsung Galaxy C5 is suitable for users who do not care about the advanced component in hardware, but the thickness of the device and its dimensions are important. For a 5.2" screen, the smartphone is balanced and compact, its thickness will please many. The device will not suit those who are already fed up with the same type of aluminum design of the backs, as well as those who appreciate autonomy. A (A5 or A7) will be preferable.Even the more budgetary J7 takes better pictures in low light.
Our review of the Samsung Galaxy C5
The Samsung Galaxy C5 is a thin, pretty smartphone. If it weren’t for the faceless design with the stripes on the back that bothered many, it could even be called stylish, but now all the shop windows are filled with such “stylish” ones. Under such conditions, it is not easy to understand what is worse: the same type, but recognizable "remnants" (which left the Samsung conveyors 2-3 years ago), or the lack of corporate identity.
However, these are nit-picking: since the iPhone is considered beautiful, then the Samsung Galaxy C5 should be beautiful to the same extent. The review did not reveal any shortcomings in the device; objectively, it can only be scolded for not the most aperture camera. Snapdragon 615 for this price category does not look backward, it is enough. However, against the backdrop of the Snapdragon 625 (which is 1.5 times more economical and just as productive) installed in the slightly more expensive Galaxy C7, it seems not the best solution.
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