At the beginning of 2015, Samsung announced unification and uniformity in the naming of all its smartphones. Thus, in addition to the line of flagship Galaxy S devices, the following appeared: Galaxy A - models in a thin metal case with rich functionality, Galaxy E - middle-class devices with productive hardware, and Galaxy J - ultra-budget smartphones with minimal technical characteristics. Representatives of the Galaxy S and Galaxy A lines have already been tested. It's time to meet Samsung Galaxy E5 is the first device in the E series.
Over the past couple of years, Samsung has become so caught up in competing with Apple to create the “best high-tech smartphone in the world” that it has completely forgotten that there is a middle class. At the end of 2014, the Koreans decided to relaunch the line of mid-range devices price segment. The main emphasis was placed on the speed of the user interface, battery life and a high-quality screen. The first smartphone of the updated middle class was the Samsung Galaxy E5. Essentially this is the same, but in a plastic case, with a worse camera, slightly less RAM, loss of several functions in the form automatic settings screen brightness, etc. By the way, the price of the new item is 6,000 lower than the metal one.
The model is equipped modern processor, supporting 64-bit computing, 1.5 GB of RAM and an 8 megapixel camera. The display here is of adequate size - 5 inches. First impressions were purely positive. But it’s worth sorting everything out in order.
Technical parameters of Samsung Galaxy E5
id="sub0">- Network: EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE, Dual-SIM (one of the SIM card slots is combined with microSD)
- Operating system: Android 4.4.4 (Kitkat), TouchWiz interface
- Processor: 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, 4 Cortex-A53 cores (1.2 GHz), Adreno 306 graphics
- Memory: 16 GB, microSD slot, 1.5 GB RAM
- Display: Super AMOLED 5", resolution 720x1280, 294 ppi
- Camera: main 8 megapixel, autofocus, flash, video recording in FullHD, front camera 5 megapixel
- Communications: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: 4.0, USB 2.0, FM radio, A-GPS / GLONASS
- Battery: non-removable, 2400 mAh
- Sensors: accelerometer, gesture sensor, digital compass, magnetic sensor
- Additional features: change custom themes, private mode, mode "2 active windows", quick connection function
- Dimensions, weight: 141.8 x 70.3 x 7.3 mm, 120 g
Dimensions. Contents of delivery
id="sub1">Samsung Galaxy E5 comes in a light green cardboard box. There is a large letter “E” on the front of the package. There is no image of the gadget itself. It looks quite stylish and organic.
Inside the box is the device itself. In total, there are three body color options on sale: black, white and brown. I had the black version at my disposal.
From the first moments you notice the thinness of the Galaxy E5's body. It is not much larger than metal. The dimensions of the device are 141.8 x 70.3 x 7.3 mm, weight - 120 grams. The device fits well in the hand. You can carry the device in the pockets of tight clothes without any problems. There are no inconveniences. But it’s not very easy to operate a smartphone with one hand. It is impossible to reach the corners of the display with the thumb of one hand. You will have to use your second hand and intercept the device.
The scope of delivery includes:
- Samsung SM-E500H/DS phone
- Adapter charger USB
- Cable for synchronization with computer
- Stereo headset with miniJack 3.5 mm
- Set of earplugs different sizes
- SIM/microSD card slot clip
- Instructions, warranty card
Design and appearance
id="sub2">Samsung Galaxy E5 has a typical Samsung smartphone appearance. On the device plastic case and plastic edging on the sides. Some, due to inexperience, mistake it for metal. The edging is very ordinary, it looks good at first, but will get scratched over time. The back side is matte, very similar to that of the once hit model Samsung Galaxy S Duos.
From the front side, the device is indistinguishable from the latter - only the ends are more compact, and the screen is 0.2 inches larger. Well, the patterns on plastic in the form horizontal stripes more reminiscent of those in . In general, here you can see a mix of decorative ideas from past Korean flagships.
The front of the smartphone is covered with protective glass. At the top there is an earpiece, a front 5 MP camera, an accelerometer, a motion sensor, and the manufacturer's logo. Below the 5-inch screen are the control keys. There are three of them: the application manager running in the background, the home and back button.
The volume key is located on the left side, the power key and SIM card slots are on the right (nano-SIM type, like in the iPhone). Interestingly, in addition to a SIM card, you can insert a microSD memory card into the top slot. The microphone, microUSB connector and 3.5 mm audio jack can be seen at the bottom. An additional microphone is also located on the upper end of the device.
On the back you can see an 8 megapixel camera lens with autofocus and LED flash. The lens protrudes 2-3 mm relative to the plane of the smartphone itself. On the right is a speaker for external calls and audio playback. I would rate the sound a four. Even at an average level, you can clearly hear the call, even if the phone is in your clothes. But in terms of sound quality it is not, of course.
The lithium-ion battery is located inside the case. It is not removable.
During the test I did not find any external defects. The impressions are extremely positive. The smartphone is assembled at the company's plant in China.
Screen. Graphics capabilities
id="sub3">Samsung Galaxy E5 screen diagonal is 5 inches. It uses a SuperAMOLED display with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels and a density of 294 ppi. The indicators coincide one-to-one with. The screen has a crystal clear image, traditionally large viewing angles and a small frame. The black color is very deep. All this has a positive effect on the perception of the device as a whole.
Unfortunately, the possibilities automatic adjustment there is no brightness here. However, Samsung got out of the situation gracefully - they added an “outdoor” screen mode to the notification panel. It automatically increases the brightness to maximum. This completely solves the problem of bright sun, but does not eliminate the need to manually adjust something when lighting conditions change.
The display is protected by durable glass with an oleophobic coating. Working with gloves is not supported.
Menu. Interface and navigation
id="sub4">Samsung Galaxy E5 runs under operating system Android systems 4.4 with TouchWiz shell. The software can be updated over the air.
The Galaxy E5 has a multi-window mode, where you can place two windows on one screen at once, for example, a browser or web browser, as well as a photo gallery below it. However, I note that the 5-inch screen is small for simultaneous work with several applications in this form. It works much more convincingly on tablets.
The Galaxy E5 features accelerated content loading. Its essence is as follows: the system begins to download large files on two networks at once - via Wi-Fi and LTE, having previously split them into several packages.
"Intelligent Wait" function. If activated, the device will not go into sleep mode as long as the user is looking at it. The front camera is used for facial recognition. The manufacturer honestly warns that “Intelligent Waiting” may not work in the dark. However, under normal conditions the function also does not always work correctly. It seems that an eye icon appears on the notification panel (that is, the camera recognizes that the screen is in this moment look), but sometimes the display backlight still turns off after a specified period of time.
The function, which in the Russian version of the firmware was called “Attach to ear,” turned out to be very useful and, most importantly, well implemented. Its essence is as follows: if someone’s contact or message is open on the display, then you can call the subscriber by simply raising the smartphone to your ear, without even touching the screen.
The ability to mute an incoming call by turning the phone face down can hardly be called new. More interesting is the notification function for missed calls and messages. To do this, you need to take the smartphone in your hand, in response it will vibrate and give a signal through the light indicator if the user missed a call or SMS.
Telephone features
id="sub5">First of all, these include “Phone”, “Contacts”, “Messages”. They are all located at the bottom of the Galaxy E5's home screen.
The People app stores detailed information O telephone numbers and subscribers. A specific record can have two dozen fields, be it last name, first name, patronymic, mobile number, home phone, address Email, date of birth or personal ID, Skype, etc. The search in contacts occurs immediately across all fields of the client, that is, you can dial the number, first name, last name, etc. Each subscriber’s profile can now be linked to his social media accounts.
During incoming call The screen displays the photo and number of the subscriber from the phone book.
Text and multimedia messages are grouped by subscriber. By clicking on a specific contact, you can view the history of correspondence with this person.
Multimedia capabilities
id="sub6">The “Music” item is a music audio player. You can view and listen to audio tracks. The following file formats are supported: MP3, AMR, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+. There is support for OMA DRM. There is sorting by artists, albums, genres, composers.
The standard headset is included in the package. Thanks to the 3.5 mm jack, you can choose any headphones.
The “Video” item displays videos made both by the device’s camera and downloaded from the Internet.
Camera. Photo and video capabilities
id="sub7">Galaxy E5 has an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. The camera interface is made in the traditional Samsung style. There are many settings and preset modes, including self-portrait, panorama, night, continuous shooting, HDR and creating GIF animations.
For example, “Two-way shooting” allows you to take photos using both cameras at the same time. As for the other settings, automatic contrast allows you to achieve good quality pictures on a bright sunny day. In manual mode, ISO settings are available at 50, 100, 200, 400, 800. The following shooting modes are available: single shot, smile detection, continuous, panorama, vintage, portrait, landscape, night mode, sports, indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dawn, autumn colors, fireworks, text, twilight, against the light.
Meanwhile, the E5's photo quality is poor. On a sunny day it brightens up areas of the photo, on a cloudy day it blurs everything, in macro photography it is weak, and in large areas it becomes soapy. But if the conditions are favorable, it takes quite decent shots. In general, it behaves the same as any other camera in inexpensive smartphone. It doesn't shoot very quickly, especially in HDR mode. Any smartphone for this money will show similar results.
The phone supports video recording in mpeg4 format for maximum resolution, and in the settings you can specify whether the video will be recorded with or without sound. All settings are comparable to those for photographs, but the video resolutions are different, plus effects are supported. The camera can shoot videos with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, there are also 1280x720, 720x480 pixels (30 frames), or a resolution of 640x480 pixels (30 frames). Two additional resolutions - 320x240 and 176x144 pixels.
The recorded video also lacks stars from the sky. It looks good on the phone screen, but numerous “bloopers” pop up on the computer.
Memory and speed
id="sub8">Samsung Galaxy E5 is based on a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with a clock frequency of 1.2 GHz. It is made using 28 nm technology. Adreno 306 graphics are used. Random access memory there are 1.5 GB. The hardware here, with the exception of RAM, is the same as that found in the Galaxy A5.
The smartphone works quickly, however, if you fill its memory with a variety of content (photos, videos, applications, etc.), TouchWiz will traditionally begin to lag in some scenarios. This is especially true for browser operation. However, this is not a hardware problem, but a software issue. As for heating, it is at an acceptable level and is not noticeable in most tasks.
The Galaxy E5 has 16 GB of memory (12 GB available to the user), supports microSD media up to 128 GB.
To summarize, I can say that the characteristics fully correspond to the positioning. The smartphone is a typical average one. It is more than comfortable to use.
Communication capabilities
id="sub9">In addition to the standard connection to a computer via microUSB, the Galaxy E5 supports Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth provides wireless connectivity peripheral devices: For example, A2DP/AVRCP stereo headsets. When connected via USB, the device is recharged.
When connected to a USB port, there are several connection options: Media, “Charge only”, MTP. In MTP mode, the device is picked up perfectly without additional drivers, you can copy the necessary data. NFC support is present.
"Five" works great in Wi-Fi networks a/b/g/ standards and can distribute Wi-Fi. The smartphone works without problems in networks mobile communications GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100. Samsung Galaxy E5 also works in 4G networks. The reception quality is excellent.
The device has two slots for SIM cards. Both of them are nanoSIM. In addition, one of the slots can be used for microSD memory cards. Use two SIM cards at the same time and external memory it is forbidden.
Duration of work
id="sub10">From lithium ion battery With a capacity of 2400 mAh, the smartphone lasts about 1.5-2 days under average load. In the extreme case (3 hours of talking on the phone, listening to music on the player, 2 hours, accessing the Internet via wi-fi/4G), the battery will last for 16-18 hours. With less intensive use, you can achieve two days of work or more. For example, 720p video (mkv) with all communications using the E5 hardware codec plays for about 12 hours, which is very worthy. This is a consequence of the use of a SuperAMOLED screen, as well as software and chipset optimization.
Since the gadget is plastic, it hardly slips in your hand. This is, of course, not the pleasant SoftTouch that sticks to your hands, but also not the elusive metal or Gorilla glass.
In keeping with trends, the case cover is not removable. The smartphone is equipped with two slots for nanoSIM. The second one can also be used for a microSD card. Looking at the pictures below, pay attention to the thickness of the device. Less than 8 millimeters is almost the industry standard.
Our sample is well assembled and easy to use. There is nothing more to say about the case. A typical Samsung smartphone with a typical layout of controls, pleasantly sized keys, and an ordinary design that evokes neither “wow” nor dislike.
Is the screen good?
For the money they ask for a smartphone, the screen could be cheaper. Firstly, a Super AMOLED matrix is used. Secondly, the resolution of the 5-inch screen is 720x1280 pixels, that is, HD. Pixel density approaches 300 ppi (294 ppi for the meticulous). This is an excellent indicator. The brightness is typical for Super AMOLED - not the highest, but sufficient. 359.578 cd/m2. There is no automatic backlight brightness adjustment in this model. A typical situation for an inexpensive A-brand device. LG didn’t even install a sensor in its mini-flagship. Although Samsung saved money on it, they came out of the situation gracefully - they added an “outdoor” screen mode to the notification panel. It automatically raises the brightness to a fantastic 472.576 cd/m2. This completely solves the problem of the bright sun and poor performance of the sensor under it, but does not eliminate the need to manually adjust something when lighting conditions change. Another positive nuance is that at the minimum brightness setting the smartphone is comfortable to use; the screen quickly dims. If you go outside at night and reduce the brightness to a minimum, the screen will not dazzle your eyes and there will be no problems with their adaptation to weak night lights.
The color gamut is typically wide for a Super AMOLED matrix, approaching the Adobe RGB space. The color mode is a little cold and the calibration is not ideal. But only users who are very attentive to colors will notice this.
Working with gloves is not supported. Judging by the condition of the screen, there is an oleophobic coating.
What's wrong with his camera?
If the model had been presented a year ago and cost about 2,500 hryvnia, then one could say about its eight-megapixel camera: “Everything is fine, guys, don’t worry, this is an inexpensive smartphone, it cannot have a high-quality camera.” Today the price of the model does not look so modest in national currency. And since you and I are accustomed to counting some in hryvnias, some in rubles, some in Kenyan shillings, I can’t even dare say this. Samsung has been famous for its cameras since the flagship Galaxy S3; like this model, it also had an 8-megapixel one. But in the Galaxy E5 it is different - weak. On a sunny day it highlights areas of the photo, on a cloudy day it blurs everything, in macro photography it is weak, and in large areas it becomes soapy. But if the conditions are favorable, it takes quite decent shots. In general, it behaves no better or worse than any other camera in an inexpensive smartphone. It doesn't shoot very quickly, especially in HDR mode. Any smartphone for this money will show similar results.
The same pictures are available in original resolution.
What's wrong with his battery?
The Galaxy E5 has a 2400 mAh battery. This is 100 mAh more than in the Galaxy A5 and Lenovo S90 Sisley, which we have already reached and will write to you about it soon. Sisley's S90 is one of the potential competitors, although more likely to be an A5 model than an E5. I didn't get to use the Galaxy E5 with wireless accessories, but without them I charged it on average once every day and a half. I didn’t use the smartphone actively, but often on the street with the enhanced backlight mode turned on, I listened to music for 2-4 hours a day, and I used GPS. On the one hand, it’s a good result for your money. On the other hand, it is expected that from year to year the autonomy of smartphones becomes a little better. For some reason, the PCMark battery life test on the smartphone crashed.
What about performance?
Like the Lenovo Vibe Z2 and S90 Sisley, the Galaxy is equipped with Snapdragon processor 410. This is a 64-bit processor with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.2 GHz. Actually, these three are clearly not the only owners of Snapdragon 410. I just haven’t had others in my hands yet. This will clearly be a popular processor model, and we will see it more than once. Unlike Lenovo smartphones The Galaxy E5 is equipped with 1.5 GB of RAM (the Vibe Z2 has 2 GB, the S90 Sisley has 1 and 2 GB versions), which seems to hint at a different performance. To the eye, the smartphone interface actually moves a little slower than in the older Lenovo model, but the difference in RAM does not affect other aspects of its operation. Fast games with beautiful graphics are running, movies of several gigabytes are running - everything works. And for the current generation of smartphones for $300, this is already the norm.
What are the alternatives?
The closest competitor to the Samsung Galaxy E5 in our market should be Honor 4.x, which is expected in Ukraine for about the same money. However, while the smartphone hobbles to Ukraine, the exchange rate may again jump sharply, followed by the recommended retail price. Honor 4.x is more interesting because of the 2 GB of RAM and, in my opinion, the plastic on the back of the case. This smartphone also has Huawei’s own 64-bit processor. The company says that in autonomy tests it is significantly superior to the Snapdragon 410. But the model will only be distributed via the Internet. This means that it has a chance to reach only 14% of Ukrainian wallets. And then those who are willing to pay for functionality, and not for the brand. And those who already know that Honor is an offshoot of Huawei.
In the Samsung Galaxy E5 line, it has something in common with the metal Galaxy A5 and is not much cheaper than it. The Galaxy A5, in addition to its noble body, beckons with its 2 GB of RAM and a 13-megapixel main camera, which, in theory, should greatly outperform the camera in the Galaxy E5. A more budget alternative to the model in the Samsung line is Galaxy Grand Prime– the smartphone’s screen resolution is 960x540 pixels. At five inches this is not the most comfortable solution, but it costs a couple thousand hryvnia less.
Interesting alternatives to the Galaxy E5 include: ASUS ZenFone 5. The smartphone has the same screen, only IPS, the processor is from Intel, the camera is the same, there are versions with 1 and 2 GB of RAM, but the built-in memory is half as much. The case design of both models lies somewhere nearby. But ZenFone 5 today costs a good thousand and a half less.
The most popular distributor of smartphones in Ukraine today, Lenovo, currently only has the Lenovo S90 Sisley among similar models. The characteristics are very similar, but placed in an iPhone case. And his camera is more modern.
Bottom line
The middle and low-end segment of smartphones are those segments in which the joy from the achievements of new generations over the past year and a half is somehow brighter than the joy from the new capabilities of flagships. This is because in top models all these technical improvements are simply not noticeable, but there is no breakthrough in software. 64-bit processors, including the Snapdragon 410, have brought the mid-range smartphone segment performance that suits most people and decent battery life. It looks like it will be popular in the $200-300 smartphone segment. Therefore, you can expect pleasant and long-lasting work from everyone, including the hero of this review. Should we choose the Samsung Galaxy E5 over its competitors? You decide. If the camera is not important and you are not chasing metal, but prefer famous manufacturers, then yes. If it is important to save money without losing performance, then you can look at simpler devices from manufacturers. More of them should appear soon. Do you need a metal case for reasonable money, but also for your smartphone to work decently? This is for the Galaxy A5 or Lenovo S90 Sisley model.
3 reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy E5:
- high performance;
- good battery life;
- high maximum screen brightness.
3 reasons not to buy Samsung Galaxy E5:
- camera is weak;
- no automatic adjustment of screen backlight brightness;
- you need a smartphone with a metal casing.
| Technical Samsung specifications Galaxy E5 | |
|---|---|
| Display | Super AMOLED, 5 inches, 720x1280, 294 ppi |
| Frame | dimensions 142x70x7 mm |
| CPU | 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, 4 Cortex-A53 cores (1.2 GHz), Adreno 306 graphics |
| RAM | 1.5 GB |
| Flash memory | 16 GB |
| Memory card support | in slot for nanoSIM 2, up to 64 GB |
| Camera | 8 MP, autofocus, flash, FullHD video recording, 5 MP front camera |
| Wireless technologies | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Battery | 2400 mAh, non-removable |
| operating system | Android 4.4 + TouchWiz |
| SIM card | nanoSIM, two |
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. | 70.3 mm (millimeters) 7.03 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.77 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 141.8 mm (millimeters) 14.18 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.58 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.3 mm (millimeters) 0.73 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.29 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 120 g (grams) 0.26 lbs 4.23 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. | 72.77 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.42 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Brown |
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 410 MSM8916 |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 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-A53 |
| 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. | 64 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. | ARMv8 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| 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 as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. 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. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| 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). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 306 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1.5 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 more high speeds data transmission. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 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. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 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 shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 720 x 1280 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. | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 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. | 69.36% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
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.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| 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. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with 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 video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
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.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these 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) |
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.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
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. | 2400 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 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. | 16 h (hours) 960 min (minutes) 0.7 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.39 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.289 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (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 USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.87 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
For those who are familiar with Samsung products, the design of the Galaxy E5 can be described in one phrase: a plastic copy of the Galaxy A5. Seriously, if you don’t pick them up, it will be difficult to distinguish smartphones. The E5 repeats everything: a matte-smooth back cover, a non-separable body, chrome-plated ends and the usual design of the front panel. Only it's all made of plastic, not metal. Except that the E5 has more rounded corners. There should be a similarity, but not complete, right?
Considering the Samsung Galaxy E5 separately from the A5, nothing more than usual can be said about it. This is still the same typical Samsung, especially if you look only at the front panel. A physical Home button, a speaker captured by the same mesh - we have seen all this many times. The only difference is that the frame around the screen has become thicker.
The rear of the smartphone has changed more. The lid is made more sloping, although this is completely unnoticeable if you have a white color option. By the way, the color may also be black or brown. The cover on the lid is unusual, but nothing special. It has an interesting greenish tint and a velvety surface, although it doesn’t qualify as a “soft-touch” – it’s too hard for that. But the most important thing is that it is not easily soiled.
The Samsung Galaxy E5 has prominent side ends. They seem to have a thick chrome-plated solid frame on them. Yes, it’s plastic, but its shape is the same as the one that made a splash in August 2014 Galaxy Alpha. In particular, this applies to the lower sidewall, where a noticeable “step” is made.
The phone is assembled perfectly. Although it shouldn’t be otherwise - firstly, it’s Samsung, and secondly, it’s non-separable. The thickness of the smartphone is very small - 7.3 mm, which is quite small for an average-priced product. True, the Galaxy A5 is even thinner – 6.7 mm. Thinner and lighter – 123 grams versus 140 grams for the Galaxy E5. But in any case, do not forget that the devices are positioned differently, although they are similar in many ways.
The Galaxy E5 itself does not stand out in any way. It has a typical “Samsung” appearance, high-quality assembly, thin body, and relatively light weight. We'll tell you about the rest in the next section.
Connectors and controls
Despite the fact that the appearance of the Samsung Galaxy E5 and, in general, the entire line of Samsung smartphones in 2015 has changed little, the transition to a non-separable body led to the addition of a couple of elements on the side ends. But let's first go through the front and back parts smartphone.
Above the screen is the usual set: a speaker covered with a metal mesh, light and proximity sensors, and a front camera lens.
At the bottom there are also traditional Samsung elements: two touch buttons for calling up the task manager and Back, as well as a physical Home button. “Home” does not have a built-in fingerprint scanner, so in addition to its main function, it can only wake up the smartphone from standby mode.
The touch buttons are visible only when the backlight is on. The backlight is not very bright, but it is quite enough.
At the back of the Galaxy E5, the rear camera lens is located at the top in the center. To his left - led flash, and on the right is the external speaker. We have a similar configuration of elements on the back cover.
The volume control was placed on the left - no changes here.
Almost everything “new” went to the right side. The power button is in its traditional place, so you don’t have to change your habits. There are also compartments for SIM cards and microSD cards. But we will tell you more about this below.
The top side became completely empty, except for the second microphone for noise reduction.
The audio connector has moved to the bottom edge. Here it is adjacent to a microUSB connector and a speaking microphone. It's nice to note that Samsung has also picked up the trend for a 3.5 mm mini-jack at the bottom - connecting headphones here is much more convenient. More precisely, it is more convenient to lower the handset, with headphones connected from below, into a pocket or bag.
And now about installing cards. The holders for them are removed using the supplied ejector or, at worst, a paper clip.
The holders are plastic. They're strong, but it's still easier to overdo them than if you had a metal smartphone from the Galaxy A series. You should also keep in mind that only nanoSIM cards are supported. And, to top it off, Samsung’s new feature – the slot for the memory card and SIM card is combined into one. That is, you can install one of the cards in the holder. So get ready to choose: either you have a dual-SIM smartphone or a lot of memory. If you have any difficulties installing a memory card or SIM card in the Samsung Galaxy E5, our short video will help you solve the problem:
In fact, the inability to use three cards at once can hardly be called a disadvantage. Simply because about 10-12% of those who bought dualSIM smartphones constantly use both cards. So we won’t write down such an organization of slots as a disadvantage.
On the plus side, the Galaxy E5 offers exactly the same user experience as many Samsung smartphones before it. It’s even a little better - the 3.5 mm mini-jack on the bottom is a benefit and it’s hard to argue with that. Otherwise, nothing has changed. Communication and memory cards will only be installed once, so this does not count. The only pity is that you cannot replace the battery yourself - you will have to contact a service center.
Case for Galaxy E5
Samsung smartphones occupy a leading position in sales, and therefore many accessories are produced for them. So finding a cover for the Galaxy E5 was not a problem.
The starting price for a case for the Galaxy E5 is only 500 rubles. For this money you can get a simple translucent silicone cover with a matte surface.
Silicone Case best quality it will cost twice as much. But it is very thin.
A flip case for the Galaxy E5 also exists. If you like this one, then its price is 1500 rubles.
A cover case for the Galaxy E5 with a window will cost a little more – already 2 thousand rubles.
And there is a quality leather case for the Galaxy E5. For 3 thousand rubles.
We have listed a far from complete list of available covers for the described Samsung smartphone. But the price level is exactly the same, as are the types of covers available.
Screen
Gone are the days when Super AMOLED screens were only installed in Samsung flagships. Today, even tablets with them are widely available (yes, that’s us), as well as smartphones from the middle segment, which includes the Galaxy E5. Of course, it does not have the most advanced AMOLED matrix from Samsung. But, nevertheless, this display is excellent, almost without any complaints.
In terms of resolution, samsung screen Galaxy E5 reaches the maximum “average” characteristic. The 5-inch diagonal provides a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, which gives a resulting pixel density of 294 ppi. The picture does not look grainy, but for better perception 320-350 ppi is preferable. On the other side, next step in terms of resolution, it’s Full HD or 1920x1080, which is a completely different level. Even the more expensive Galaxy A5 lacks this - it offers similar display options: 5", 1280x720 and Super AMOLED.
The maximum brightness was measured at 306.2 cd/m2, which is not a record at all. This value fits into the lower limit of the average brightness range - most often we measure it at the level of 300-350 cd/m2. At the same time, the screen behaves confidently in the sun, and we also do not forget about the deep black color characteristic of OLED technology. It is useless to measure contrast for it - it is formally equal to infinity.
The color gamut is, as always, very wide. It easily covers the sRGB color space and approaches Adobe RGB. This is a typical picture for AMOLED matrices.
The color temperature also turned out to be not much higher than the optimal value of 6500K - we measured it at 7500K. More often for smartphones it is somewhere in the range of 7800-8500K. In other words, the white balance of the Galaxy E5 display is distorted towards a “cold” picture less than that of most analogues.
But the gamma curve runs slightly above the reference curve 2.2. Light and mid-bright areas of the image appear brighter than expected. The deviation is not very serious, but noticeable.
Of course, the Galaxy E5 screen recognizes 10 simultaneous touches. It’s somehow strange to expect anything else.
The screen settings section, as always, has been supplemented with the “Screen Mode” item, where you can select the “Adaptive Display” and “AMOLED Movie” modes. “Photo AMOLED” and “Main”. If anyone is not aware, this allows you to change color scheme display if it seems too saturated to you. You can achieve softer shades characteristic of IPS matrices. This is another advantage available to AMOLED technology.
For a mid-priced smartphone, our Galaxy E5 has a decent screen. Yes, it does not have record brightness and resolution, but it has wide viewing angles, the ability to select an operating mode, and excellent color rendition. By the way, the phone in question is not without an extreme power saving mode, when not only many system services are disabled, but everything also becomes black and white. If anyone doesn’t know, a grayscale picture allows you to save energy solely due to the features of the AMOLED matrix.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy E5 is equipped with cameras with a resolution of 8 and 5 MP. Yes, Samsung has already begun to move towards “selfies”. However, the number of megapixels does not affect their quality in any way. But in any case, from this point of view Galaxy camera The E5 shoots at that very average level.
The capabilities of the Samsung camera app have been described many times in our reviews. In short, it is quite conveniently organized. On the left panel you can change the camera (front or rear), turn on the flash, and call up settings. On the right are buttons for starting video shooting and for taking photos. Here you can also call up mode change and gallery. Please note that the maximum resolution of 8 MP is only achieved when shooting with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Shooting modes are well known from many smartphones and Samsung tablets. They include self-portrait, panorama, night photography, you can create GIF animation and so on.
The shooting quality is actually decent. Not the best you can find, but the frames are reasonably clear, even in poor lighting conditions. White balance is determined correctly from above.
Video is captured in Full HD resolution. Samsung has so far reserved more only for flagships.
The video quality is also good. The picture looks quite natural, there is no blurring.
The front camera already has a decent resolution of 5 MP, which, however, is also achieved with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
The front camera takes pictures worse than the rear one, which is natural. But overall it’s also good. It will definitely be enough for a selfie. And so the pictures lack clarity - they turn out somewhat blurry, and sometimes overexposed. But the white balance is almost intact.
The front camera shoots video with the same resolution as the rear one – Full HD.
And, of course, she takes it off worse. The shooting resolution may be high, but the picture is somehow blurry.
In principle, we liked the Galaxy E5's camera. For a smartphone with such a price, it’s very good.
The lineup Galaxy lines E as of March 2015 consists of two products: E5 and E7. We'll tell you about the first one now, while the second one has a 5.5-inch screen with the same resolution, 2 GB of RAM and a 13 MP camera. The hardware platform of smartphones is the same. It is possible that a Galaxy E3 model with a smaller diagonal display will be launched in the future.
As a result, the Samsung Galaxy E5 looks like a strong middling product. It has a modern, powerful processor, a good amount of memory, you can install microSD card, good camera and screen. What else is needed for complete happiness? So that it all works well! Let's stop at this further.
Performance testing
Comparing the performance of the Galaxy E5 and Galaxy S5 mini is interesting from the point of view of how new processor Qualcomm is better or even worse than its predecessor. After all, they have the same screen resolution, so this will not affect the final result.
Old system-wide tests show a clear advantage for the Galaxy E5. True, it’s not very significant - the difference is partially eaten up by the lower processor frequency. Please note that parity can be observed in graphics tests. They have the same video card.
The Galaxy E5 also has a slight advantage in the SunSpider browser test.
Formally, in the simple three-dimensional tests Nenamark2 and RD 3D, the winner was the Galaxy S5 mini. However, in both cases, the result of the Samsung Galaxy E5 does not exceed 55 FPS. This leads us to believe that the drivers of this smartphone somehow included a limitation on the maximum FPS level of 55 frames, and not 60, as is usually the case.
But a more complex benchmark puts the Galaxy S5 mini ahead. Not very significant, but apparently the higher-frequency processor played a role here.
If you suddenly don’t like this option, then you can turn off the ribbon and return to the classic version when you have several desktops. By the way, it is possible to set the effect of flipping through them.
In our numerous reviews of Samsung equipment, we somehow never focused on the themes of the shell design. They turned out to be well designed - not only the background changes, but also each has its own beautiful icons.
As always, the Samsung smartphone is equipped with a full set of proprietary software. Moreover, what is important, the device is not overloaded with applications that will not be used by everyone.
After they began to complain that out of 16 GB only about 8-9 GB were available to them, Samsung reconsidered the approach to software content for its mobile devices. On the second desktop at the top there is a Galaxy Essentials shortcut widget, which, when clicked, launches a special section of the store Galaxy apps Apps. If anyone doesn’t know, here you can download everything that was previously pre-installed out of the box. So Samsung image I killed two birds with one stone: there is now more free space on the smartphone and a set of branded programs everything remains easily accessible.
Describe in detail Samsung apps does not make much sense - they are well known to many. And if you suddenly don’t belong to “many”, then take my word for it - all these programs for the most part copy the standard ones from Android, although in some moments they are made more convenient. So let's go through some. For example, there is an application for working with FM radio - if anyone is not aware, the top Samsung models do not have this module at all.
The notes app is relatively simple. Although it allows you to do some text formatting, insert pictures, and save notes in the cloud in account Samsung.
The calculator is the same as in other smartphones of the company. It was slightly redrawn, but the functionality remained the same. What supernatural things can be done there?
And a few words about other features of the TouchWIZ shell. For example, the task manager - it is made in the style of Android 5.0. All applications are presented in the form of tabs. Let us recall that this option was first proposed in Galaxy Note 4.
The design of the settings section also dates back to the Galaxy Note 4. Let us recall that in the Galaxy S5 Samsung radically revised it, presenting all sections in the form of a huge list of icons, and then returned to the classic version. This is exactly what we see on the Galaxy E5. Moreover, at the beginning of the list there is a “Quick Settings” subsection, where you can add the most frequently used settings.
Standard applications are configured from the settings. Moreover, there was a hint of disabling the TouchWIZ shell, although for now it will not be possible to return to “pure” Android - just switch to the simple mode of the proprietary interface. Here you can also choose an application for working with SMS messages: Hangouts from Google or the standard one from Samsung.
The notification panel is highly customizable. Also, the “Multiple Windows” function has not gone away, allowing you to run two applications on the screen at once.
The Galaxy E5 does not lack an NFC module, which works fully, including for synchronization between devices. There is also a special blocking mode, within which you can turn off all calls and notifications in certain time days. For example, so as not to interfere with sleep.
In general, TouchWIZ remains an easy-to-use interface, not very different in its principles from the original Android. In the Galaxy S6, the differences between them are even smaller, but the Galaxy E5, even if it receives firmware with Android 5, unfortunately, it will not get the new shell.
By the way, it should be added that despite support for 64-bit processor calculations Galaxy smartphone E5, it works in 32-bit mode. Android 4.4 and earlier, if anyone is not aware, is 32-bit and cannot fully use the capabilities of ARMv8 instructions. Android 5.0, in turn, works fine in both 32- and 64-bit modes. However, the choice of system version depends entirely on the manufacturer. And it’s not at all a fact that Samsung, even updating the Galaxy E5 to modern Android, will provide it with a 64-bit build. Rather, quite the opposite - if the Galaxy Note 4 was left to work in 32-bit mode, then why suddenly such an indulgence for “some” E5?
Conclusion
We liked the Samsung Galaxy E5. This smartphone is average price category turned out well balanced. Its interface does not slow down, games all launch and run quickly, without reducing the quality of graphics. The software behaves stable. At the same time, the phone has decent battery life – Samsung, as always, optimizes power consumption well. And the battery capacity of 2400 mAh with a case thickness of 7.3 mm is a very good indicator.
Some people won’t like the plastic body, but Samsung makes all its smartphones plastic. The only exceptions are a few models from late 2014 and early 2015. In the end, no one forbids you to buy the Galaxy A5 - in many respects it repeats the E5, but is made in a metal case and has slightly smaller dimensions and thickness. And it costs noticeably more.
Somewhat confusing is the change in Samsung's policy, which now produces many of its smartphones in a non-separable case. This fully applies to the Galaxy E5 - replace the battery without help service center will be problematic. But the build quality is excellent as always. But the design remained generally the same, although there are some noticeable differences in the side ends and back cover available.
What else can you add? The Galaxy E5 has a good camera, good screen Super AMOLED, ergonomics have been improved by moving the audio jack to the bottom, and the built-in memory is 16 GB. One question remains: how much does the Galaxy E5 cost?
Galaxy E5 price
You can buy a Galaxy E5 for 20 thousand rubles. The cost is quite affordable, although it cannot be called low. On the other hand, do not forget that this is Samsung - the largest A-brand. And we wouldn’t call it overpriced, considering that the smartphone doesn’t have that many downsides, but has noticeably more advantages. What about competitors?
Galaxy S5 mini is more likely not a competitor, but an analogue. At a price of 17 thousand rubles, it still looks interesting. If anyone hasn’t read our Galaxy E5 review carefully, we’ll note that both smartphones have almost identical performance. At the same time, the S5 mini is cheaper, has a waterproof body and a fingerprint scanner. In addition, it will receive firmware with Android 5. But do not forget that the E5 screen diagonal is larger and has better battery life. But on the Galaxy S5 mini you can change the battery yourself.
Huawei Ascend P7 can be bought for somewhere around 19-20 thousand. Even though it was released in the spring of 2014, at this price it looks an excellent alternative Galaxy E5. See for yourself: 5-inch screen with Full HD resolution, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, 13 MP camera, weight 124 grams (140 grams for E5), thickness only 6.5 mm with a 2500 mAh battery! Processor – 4-core HiSilicon Kirin 910T. In general, the device is interesting, especially if you are not inclined towards one brand or another.
ASUS PadFone S is also not one of the newest. Announced in the summer of 2014, today it costs 18-19 thousand. But the smartphone looks extremely interesting. First of all, the fact that an 8.9-inch docking tablet can be purchased for it. And the device itself has excellent characteristics: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, 5-inch Full HD screen. True, the battery is only 2300 mAh with such powerful platform, as well as a weight of 150 grams and a thickness of almost 10 mm.
The sensational Lenovo S90 costs about 22 thousand. Let us remember that he made a splash because of the similarity of his . The rest of the characteristics of this smartphone are typical: thin metal body, 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, weight 129 grams. The processor is the same as in the Galaxy E5 – Snapdragon 410. The battery has a capacity of 2300 mAh. RAM is as much as 2 GB, and flash memory is 32 GB. But it cannot be expanded.
Pros:
- high-quality materials and assembly;
- good SuperAMOLED screen;
- thin body;
- 16 GB of internal memory;
- convenient location of the audio jack;
- decent camera;
- convenient TouchWIZ shell with a set of useful software;
- good autonomy.
Minuses:
- non-demountable body.
An error message appears on the washing machine display
"5E"
On models without a display, the indicators for all washing modes + the second temperature indicator from the bottom light up.
What does an error mean?
Water is not draining from the machine.
Why did the error appear?
- The drain hose is clogged;
- The sewer is clogged;
- The hoses inside the machine are clogged;
- The drain pump filter (drain filter) is clogged;
- The drain hose is bent or squashed;
- The drain pump does not work;
- The water in the car froze (if the car was stored at sub-zero temperatures).
What to do next
Unplug the machine.
Drain the water through the emergency drain and clean the drain filter.
Start the machine on Rinse + Spin mode.
If the error does not appear, continue to use the machine, everything is fine with it. The error appeared due to a clogged drain filter.
If the error appears again, check if there is a blockage in the drain. To do this, start the machine with free flow of water:
A. Disable washing machine from the socket;
B. Disconnect the drain hose from the sewer (siphon, pipe). If the drain hose was extended, remove the part that was extended;
C. Place the end of the drain hose into the bathtub or sink. Make sure there are no kinks in the drain hose;
D. Turn on the machine and run the “Rinse + Spin” mode (without laundry and powder).
If the water has drained, clear the blockage in the sewer (siphon, pipe) that is preventing water from draining. After this, connect the machine to the sewer.
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