Samsung galaxy ace dimensions. Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830: specifications, description, reviews

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.	59.9 mm (millimeters) 5.99 cm (centimeters) 0.2 ft (feet) 2.36 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	112.4 mm (millimeters) 11.24 cm (centimeters) 0.37 ft (feet) 4.43 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	11.5 mm (millimeters) 1.15 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.45 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	113 g (grams) 0.25 lbs 3.99 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.	77.43 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.7in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black White

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 S1 MSM7227-1 Turbo
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	65 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM11
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.	32 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.	ARMv6
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.	256 kB (kilobytes) 0.25 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.	1
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).	832 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Amount of random access memory (RAM) RAM(RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	278.016 MB (megabytes)

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.	TFT
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	3.5 in (inches) 88.9 mm (millimeters) 8.89 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	1.94 in (inches) 49.31 mm (millimeters) 4.93 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	2.91 in (inches) 73.97 mm (millimeters) 7.4 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.5:1 3:2
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	320 x 480 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.	165 ppi (pixels per inch) 64 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.	54.35% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	Corning Gorilla Glass

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.6
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	24 fps (frames per second)

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 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.

2.1

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) AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol) AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)

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.

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.	1350 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)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	10 hours 27 minutes 10.5 h (hours) 627 min (minutes) 0.4 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	642 h (hours) 38520 min (minutes) 26.8 days
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.	6 hours 27 minutes 6.5 h (hours) 387 min (minutes) 0.3 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	421 h (hours) 25260 min (minutes) 17.5 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (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 has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998.	0.84 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.	0.623 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.	0.69 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.	1.31 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

The release of the top-end Galaxy S became a landmark for Samsung. The Koreans showed their best side, as sales speak eloquently - 10 million pieces of this model alone in 7 months. Galaxy S was definitely successful, despite all the reservations and quibbles (for example, a cheap plastic case), for which it deservedly received from us the honorary “Recommended Site” award and is listed in several nominations at once. But other Android smartphones of the brand are not so successful.

The main problem of mid-range and lower Samsung Android smartphones is the high price compared to competitors, primarily LG. Here we rely on a well-known brand and on the promoted Galaxy S brand of Galaxy smartphones. And new products do not change this state of affairs much. There are four in total: Samsung Galaxy Ace (model S5830), Samsung Galaxy Fit (S5670), Samsung Galaxy Gio (S5660) and Samsung Galaxy mini (S5570). But there is no clarity about Gio (S5660) in Russia yet; the model is still being discussed - whether there will be deliveries to our market.

Let's compare all the new Galaxy with the old Galaxy S, as well as with the Nokia N8, Apple iPhone 4, Blackberry 9800 Torch, Highscreen cosmo and LG Optimus 2X:

How to get inexpensive Galaxy version S and how did Samsung manage to reduce the price? The first is the screen. If the flagship has a gorgeous Super Amoled, then all our heroes have ordinary low-resolution TFT matrices and not the most High Quality(brightness, contrast, viewing angles), plus a smaller diagonal. But what is noteworthy is still the capacitive technology (unlike the same LG Optimus). Second - processor. If the flagship has a powerful 1 GHz chip with an accelerator, then it is only 800 MHz and even 600 MHz; the latter do not even support flash. Third - memory and multimedia. If the flagship has 8 or even 16 GB, can play, record and even edit 720p, then the available Galaxy do not have this, and there are no codecs. Fourth - software. While the flagship has an excellent implementation of TouchWiz, it lacks many effects and animations, and the applications have been greatly changed. And finally, fifth - materials. Although the flagship is not far off here, the materials are the weak point of the Galaxy S. But the inexpensive Galaxy have gone even “further” - even above the screen is plastic.

These are not all the differences, but the most important ones. As you can see, the Galaxy S is radically better and in almost everything - the difference with Samsung's flagship is very large. This is the key to its popularity and the unpopularity of other Android smartphones of the brand. For example, HTC's Wildfire differs much less from Desire. Besides Korean phones and smartphones are becoming more and more similar to each other, with an eye on Apple one way or another (the same thing now with Korean laptops) - it’s very easy to get confused in the assortment.

The most important and interesting thing is, of course, Russian prices for new items in the Samsung Galaxy line. So, all devices will appear on our market in February. Galaxy Ace will cost 14,990 rubles, Galaxy Fit - 12,990 rubles, and Galaxy mini - 8,990 rubles. Compared to analogues from LG and even HTC, this is quite expensive. But let's see what we get for this money.

Samsung Galaxy Ace

This is the most expensive and most advanced smartphone among the new Galaxy. Unlike younger models, the screen resolution is higher and the processor is more powerful, and the design is more expensive, reminiscent of the iPhone 4. The manufacturer itself positions Ace this way: “for fashionable and sociable business young people.”

Specifications Samsung GALAXY Ace

Display: capacitive, TFT, 3.5” 320x480 HVGA
Processor: 800MHz
Camera: 5.0MP with autofocus and LED flash, QVGA/15 video

Memory: 158MB + 2GB (included) + microSD (up to 32GB)
Dimensions: 112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm
Battery: 1350mAh

The external resemblance to the iPhone 4 is, in my opinion, a definite plus of the Galaxy Ace; the design is successful. Everything in this world has already been invented, and spying a good find from a competitor is not at all bad. The Apple product costs almost twice as much and is a desirable purchase for many. In our “Best Gadget 2010” project, the iPhone 4 is now the leader. But don't expect an Apple copy. The new Samsung product is completely plastic, and there is also plastic above the screen (the Galaxy S had glass). The performance is not bad, the body almost does not creak, there are no gaps. There is only one color solution - the classic combination of gray and black, it looks great.

What I didn’t like about the exterior of the Galaxy Ace was how dirty the model was. The body is completely glossy, which is especially critical for the back panel - it gets scratched quickly, leaving fingerprints on everything. In addition, the surface will quickly wipe off.

In terms of controls, the Galaxy Ace is pretty standard. On the right is the power button and microSD slot, on top is the microUSB connector and 3.5 mm jack, on the left is the volume rocker. What’s good is that the memory card slot is fully hot-swappable. What's bad is that there is no camera button. On the front panel there is a central button to return to the main screen and on the sides there are two sensors - a context menu and a return. Absolutely the same as in Galaxy S.

The hardware of the Galaxy Ace is rather simple for a price of 15 thousand rubles. Here the usual TFT screen with HVGA resolution is not of the highest quality and the processor is not the fastest at 800 MHz. But the camera is 5 MP and even with a flash (the Galaxy S does not have it), but the video is only QVGA and only with 15 fps. All basic camera functionality is available - panorama, smile detection, etc. Here are examples of shooting in maximum quality:

The rest is standard. There is Wi-Fi and GPS, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth and FM radio are still there, as well as a motion sensor. The software platform is Android 2.2, but unlike the LG Optimus One, there is honest support for Flash up to 10.1, which is important. In addition, customization is at a good level. There is TochWiz (though simplified - without effects and animations like the Galaxy S), there is SWYPE and a program for viewing and editing ThinkFree documents. The standard ones haven't gone anywhere Google apps and the Google Market application directory.

What I didn’t like was the lack of localized applications (for example, Mail.Ru Agent with ICQ, Odnoklassniki widgets, VKontakte, etc.) that LG has. In addition, for some reason there are no DivX/XviD codecs, although they were still in Spica. Finally, TouchWiz itself is still inferior in terms of convenience and functionality to HTC Sense.

Samsung Galaxy Fit

This is the middle of the series with a simple QVGA screen, but an interesting design in the HTC style. Samsung itself positions the Fit this way: “for consumers who need a reliable assistant in their professional activities and busy social life.”

Technical Samsung specifications GALAXY Fit
Network: HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s 900/2100, EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
operating system: Android 2.2 (Froyo), TouchWiz UI, keyboard with SWYPE
Display: capacitive, TFT, 3.31” 240x320 QVGA
Processo: 600MHz
Camera: 5.0MP with autofocus, QVGA/15 video
3.5mm headphone jack, stereo FM radio with RDS, voice recorder, accelerometer
Communications: Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0, WiFi 802.11 (b/g/n)
Dimensions: 110.2 x 61.2 x 12.6 mm
Battery: 1350mAh

Galaxy Fit is the closest competitor to HTC Wildfire with a similar design, price, and functionality. The model is interesting in appearance. There is a minimal edge between the screen and the edge of the case, and there is a ribbed cover at the back. What's important is that the Fit is not as easily soiled as the Ace. But the body materials are less expensive, the plastic is of average quality. The back cover has a slight gap. I didn't like the assembly, but this could all be the cost of the test sample.

The elements of the Fit are exactly the same as those of the Ace with the only difference being that the expansion slot has moved to the left side. The screen is capacitive, but with a low resolution of just QVGA. The picture is noticeably grainy, just like Wildfire. This is one of the main disadvantages of the Fit. The processor is also not encouraging - it is only 600 MHz, which is felt even when activating the “live” wallpaper. It was because of the processor that I had to sacrifice flash - the situation is similar to the LG Optimus One.

The camera is exactly the same as the Ace, but without the flash. There is autofocus and QVGA video recording at 15 fps. The shooting quality is no different from Ace - you can see examples in the description of the older model.

The rest is again a standard set inexpensive Android smartphone. There is Wi-Fi and GPS, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth and FM radio are still there, as well as a motion sensor. Android 2.2 software platform with TouchWiz and SWYPE. For QuickOffice documents. Interestingly, it has its own navigation built in parallel to Google Maps. Other Google applications are available, the Market has not gone away. But DivX/XviD codecs are again missing. However, HTC Wildfire does not have them either (although it does have support for flash 10.1).

Samsung Galaxy mini

This is the most inexpensive Samsung smartphone on our market. Accordingly, minimal functionality and a cheerful youthful look. Samsung positions the mini this way: “for those who need a smart youth device with rich functionality.”

Technical characteristics of Samsung GALAXY mini
Network: HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s 900/2100, EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
Operating system: Android 2.2 (Froyo), TouchWiz UI, keyboard with SWYPE
Display: capacitive, TFT, 3.14” 320x240 QVGA
Processor: 600MHz
Camera: 3.0MP without autofocus and without flash, QVGA/15 video
3.5mm headphone jack, stereo FM radio with RDS, voice recorder, accelerometer
Communications: Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0, WiFi 802.11 (b/g/n)
Memory: 160MB + 2GB (included) + microSD (up to 32GB)
Dimensions: 110.4 x 60.8 x 12.1 mm
Battery: 1200mA

Externally, Galaxy Fit looks great - a cheerful, sporty look that accurately reflects youth style. Black plastic, green edging and an element in the central key - I like it. The plastic is matte and does not scratch. Of course, at such a price it would be wrong to expect other materials, but what we have is made with high quality.

The Fit fits well in the hand, and the controls are similar to the Ace, but unlike older models, there are not sensors on the front panel, but mechanical buttons, which is a plus. What’s important is that despite the budget price of the device, there are no discounts - the screen is capacitive, the expansion slot is hot-swappable, etc.

The Android smartphone market today is experiencing another important stage of its development; it is expanding, but now not at the expense of models in the upper price segment. The niche of top-end smartphones is becoming very crowded, so manufacturers are starting to expand their portfolio of mid-range devices. The Android smartphone S5830 Galaxy Ace from Samsung can be considered as a direct successor to the popular i5700 Galaxy Spica model, which at one time also stood out for its good price-to-functionality ratio.

Screen sizes, build quality, functionality, camera

Marked, weak vibration alert

Verdict

Design, build quality

Galaxy Ace has a nice design that vaguely resembles the appearance of the iPhone 4, but at the same time it is easy to recognize the style of Samsung Android smartphones. The body of the device is entirely made of plastic, there are options with a glossy and matte finish back cover, and it can be black or white. The device with a black gloss look is the least practical; it quickly becomes covered with fingerprints and small scratches. In general, the case has a good build, even with strong compression there is not the slightest hint of squeaking.

Display

As mentioned above, Samsung Galaxy Ace is equipped with a 3.5-inch capacitive touch TFT display, which is a kind of record for models of this class. The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass, which is scratch-resistant. In practice, this means that if the smartphone accidentally “meets” the keys in your pocket, then light abrasions may appear on the display, but not deep scratches. The screen itself has good viewing angles and a resolution of 480x320 pixels, although with such a diagonal I would like to see 800x480 pixels. In bright sunlight, the display “fades”, although the text on it remains readable.

Interface

Samsung Galaxy Ace runs the Android 2.2.1 operating system, which is complemented by the proprietary TouchWiz 3.0 interface. This shell has a number of improvements over standard Android, it provides quick access to the task manager, a default file manager, the ThinkFree office suite and the SocialHub application for working on social networks. In TouchWiz 3.0, you can flexibly customize the system menu and quick launch panel, as well as independently add or remove desktops; in total there can be from 1 to 7. In addition standard Android Market install applications in Galaxy Ace you can also from the store Samsung Apps. Otherwise, the capabilities of the smartphone correspond to the functionality of Android 2.2.1, the system supports synchronization with Google services, there is access to Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, maps and search.

Ergonomics

The device uses a minimum of hardware controls; on the front panel there is one mechanical home screen button and two touch keys for returning and calling up the menu. Also on the right side panel there is a button to turn off/lock the display, and on the left there is a volume rocker. At the top end there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port. Due to the enlarged display, work with Samsung Galaxy Ace convenient, there are no problems with clicking on the wrong icon or menu item. The display responds well to touch and supports Multi-Touch technology.

Performance

In terms of performance Galaxy Ace shows average results in synthetic tests. In the Quadrant test, the device scores 561 points, which is slightly higher than the Nexus One with Android 2.1. The smartphone has a Qualcomm MSM7227 processor with a frequency of 800 MHz, an Adreno 200 graphics accelerator and 278 MB of RAM. Thus, when working with menus and applications, there are no complaints about the speed of operation, but when viewing “heavy” web pages or galleries with high-resolution images, slight hitches in the operation of the device may occur. To install programs, the user has 158 MB of internal memory and the ability to use microSD cards of
up to 32 GB.

Camera

Built in Galaxy Ace The 5-megapixel camera is equipped with autofocus and LED flash. There are preset shooting modes, you can change the exposure value, white balance, ISO, contrast, saturation, sharpness, and also add various effects to the photo. The quality of photographs is at a fairly good level, as for smartphones, and largely depends on the lighting. But the video quality is not so good; shooting is only available in a resolution of 320x240 pixels.

Sample photos of Samsung Galaxy Ace

Exploitation

IN Galaxy Ace A 1350 mAh battery is installed, which provides the smartphone with a little more than a day of operation with data transfer enabled. The volume of the earpiece and ringer is at a good level, but the vibration alert can not always be felt. For now Samsung Galaxy Ace can be called one of the best Android smartphones in its class. The device has balanced characteristics and a good price/quality ratio.

Video review of Samsung Galaxy Ace

Specifications Samsung S5830 Galaxy Ace

Standards GSM 850/900/1800/1900/UMTS 900/2100, (GPRS/EDGE, HSDPA)

operating system Android 2.2.1 with TouchWiz 3.0

CPU Qualcomm MSM7227 800 MHz

Memory RAM 278 MB, built-in 158 MB, microSD card slot up to 32 GB

Screen TFT, 3.5" (320×480), touch, capacitive

Interfaces USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Built-in camera 5 MP, flash, video recording 320x240 pixels

Supported Formats MP3, AMR, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, 3GP, MP4, WAV, WMA

Battery, autonomy Li-Ion, 1350 mAh, 1-2 days

Internet browser Chrome Mobile

Additional features GPS, synchronization with Google services, accelerometer

Dimensions and weight 112.4×59.9×11.5 mm, 113 g

Price$330 (2600 UAH)

Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830) was officially presented by Samsung only today (at 2 a.m. Kyiv time). It is designed to strengthen the manufacturer’s position in the mid-price segment, where Samsung currently has a slight “sag.” I had the opportunity to spend a week with a pre-sale sample of this certainly interesting device. It has all the ingredients for success, but can it become as popular as the legendary Galaxy Spica model?

Excursion into history

At one time, the Android smartphone Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-i5700) created the effect of a bomb exploding on our market and became the most popular device running the Android operating system. The “blame” for this was the excellent combination of price and characteristics, and neither some technical problems nor the uncertain situation with the update could affect the popularity of the phone software. The Galaxy Spica was quickly discontinued - both due to the technical problems mentioned above, and because the device turned out to be too successful and potentially cannibalized sales of more expensive Samsung phones, in particular, the bada-flagship Wave (GT-S8500) that was being prepared at that time for release. The logical continuation of the super-popular “Spoke” was a device called Galaxy 580 (GT-i5800), which, however, did not become popular because its characteristics were partially deteriorated compared to its predecessor. In particular, users were indignant about the reduced screen resolution (240x400 versus 320x480). Meanwhile, competitors were not asleep and presented very interesting Android smartphones in the same (and even lower) price category - within literally six months we saw Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini and Mini Pro, HTC Wildfire, Garmin-ASUS A10, Gigabyte GSmart G1305, LG Optimus (GT540) and finally Optimus One (P500), which is currently the most balanced and attractive offering on the market. The answer to the encroachments of competitors was a smartphone called Galaxy Ace, which is designed to return the company to leadership in the mid-price segment. The name - Ace - was probably not chosen by chance; it is such a trump card that the company pulled out of its sleeve at the decisive moment. As with the Galaxy Spica, price and specs are key, but the company has been careful in creating the phone so as not to hurt sales of its older models.

Video

Specifications

In Galaxy Ace, the company abandoned the use of its own S3C6410 processor and chose the Qualcomm MSM7227 platform, which is a complete solution for budget smartphones. The Qualcomm MSM7227 combines an ARMv6 processor core running at 800 MHz and an Adreno 200 GPU, which currently has the most comprehensive support for Android games. Full specifications smartphones look like this:

• Ranges: GPRS/GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS/HSPA 900/2100.
• Form factor: keyboardless monoblock.
• Operating system: Google Android 2.2 (Froyo) with TouchWiz 3.0 interface.
• Display: TFT, 320x480 pixels, 16 million colors, touchscreen (capacitive matrix).
• Camera: 5 MP, autofocus, LED backlight, geotagging, video recording (320x240).
• CPU: Qualcomm MSM7227, clock frequency 800 MHz; integrated video accelerator Adreno 200.
• RAM: 384 MB.
• Flash memory: 158 MB + microSDHC cards (up to 32 GB).
• Multimedia capabilities: MP3 player, FM receiver, integration with YouTube, Find Music service (analogous to Track ID in Sony Ericsson phones).
• Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.
• Interface connectors: microUSB, 3.5 mm headphone output.
• GPS: yes, A-GPS support, Google Maps support.
• Dimensions and weight: 112x60x11 mm, 115 grams.

Appearance and design features

Personally, I categorically do not like the direction in which Samsung's design ideas are developing: with each new iteration, the phones of this respected manufacturer are becoming more and more similar to the iPhone. And don’t tell me that the touchscreen devices all look the same, this is not true: the same “Spoke” had its own and quite recognizable appearance, while the Ace looks like a Chinese knockoff of the iPhone 3GS.

At the same time, the case materials are quite good: the front panel is covered with solid glass, and the battery compartment cover is made of decent-looking glossy plastic. The only element of the hull that gives rise to concerns about its safety appearance, this is a silver-painted plastic edging.

It is worth noting that recently Samsung began to remove a separate camera button from its phones: it was absent in the Galaxy S, and it is not present in the Galaxy Ace either. In my opinion, this is unforgivable, since it makes taking photos with your phone as inconvenient as possible.

Screen

The Galaxy Ace uses a 3.5-inch TFT screen with a capacitive touch surface with a resolution of 320x480 pixels. The screen is bright and contrasty, viewing angles can be called satisfactory, but nothing more. In my opinion, the screen quality of the Galaxy Ace is somewhat inferior to that of the Optimus One. Apparently, there is an oleophobic coating, since the screen is reluctant to scratch and then wipes off easily.

There is no light sensor and, accordingly, automatic brightness adjustment.

Autonomy

The smartphone is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 1350 mAh. Autonomy is typical for most Android smartphones, that is, with heavy use and a large amount of mobile Internet traffic, it can last a maximum of one and a half to two days. Fully charging the battery from an AC charger takes about 2.5 hours; from USB, the phone charges a little slower.

Performance

Initially, I had information that the Galaxy Ace would be built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7230 chipset (800 MHz Scorpion processor core and Adreno 205 graphics processor). Unfortunately, this information has not been confirmed; the smartphone uses a “budget” Qualcomm MSM7227 solution with Adreno 200 graphics, but the processor core is overclocked to 800 MHz. In HTC Gratia and Samsung Galaxy Mini smartphones, the same processor is used at its “native” frequency of 600 MHz.

Despite the budget chipset, the phone performed well in the Quadrant and Neocore benchmarks. Just 9 months ago, such performance was available only to buyers of top Android smartphones, but today it is already the lot of middle-class solutions.

Firmware features

The phone runs on the Android 2.2 (Froyo) operating system, on top of which is the proprietary TouchWiz 3.0 shell. In general, the interface differs little from other Samsung Android smartphones, for example, Galaxy S.

The Galaxy Ace finally almost corrects a long-standing problem with Samsung smartphones, namely, incomplete localization. In particular, the Cyrillic alphabet has appeared in the quick navigation bar for contacts, which allows you to quickly search for contacts with names in Russian or Ukrainian. True, the “Phone” application still does not provide for entering the Cyrillic alphabet, so if you need a T9 search for contacts, you will have to install the Dialer One application (fortunately, it is free).

You can use either the standard Samsung keyboard or Swype to enter text. In the Samsung keyboard, layouts are now switched as follows: you need to press the space bar and swipe your finger right or left. Swype also has innovations, the main one of which is support for the Ukrainian language.

The Galaxy Ace, like other Samsung Android smartphones, comes pre-installed with ThinkFree Office.

The smartphone has a very good (convenient) MP3 player and an FM receiver, which has good reception quality. Of course, the standard Android 2.2 connectivity options are present. mobile phone as a modem and use it as a Wi-Fi access point for distributing mobile Internet.

Camera

The Galaxy Ace uses the already familiar 5-megapixel camera module with autofocus and LED backlight. The quality of photos during the day outdoors is very good, at night and indoors it naturally drops, but overall the camera is pleasant.

But Samsung frankly clamped down on video recording: the maximum resolution of the videos is 320x240, the movement in them is frankly jerky, as if the frame rate does not exceed 15 fps (although QuickTime in the video file properties shows 25 fps). Also, note that audio recording begins approximately a second after video recording begins.

Bottom line

No wonder Samsung called this smartphone“Ace”, oh for good reason. Despite the controversial design and not the highest quality screen, the Galaxy Ace is one of the most interesting offers in the price category up to 3,000 hryvnia. In terms of capabilities, it surpasses even our current favorite, the LG Optimus One, especially considering the excellent 5-megapixel camera and high performance by the standards of this price segment. In general, I recommend this device for purchase with a pure heart (although, of course, I would like to get acquainted with the “sale” sample). 6 reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Ace:

• high (by the standards of this category of smartphones) performance;
• Very good combination characteristics and prices;
• high-quality camera;
• a good set of pre-installed programs - you can start using the phone immediately after purchase;
• Swype keyboard with support for Russian and Ukrainian languages.

3 reasons not to buy Samsung Galaxy Ace:

• secondary design;
• lack of a camera button;
• poor implementation of video recording.

Contents of delivery:

• Telephone
• Battery
• 2GB microSD memory card
• Charger
• USB cable

Positioning

From the line of Samsung Galaxy smartphones under 10,000 rubles, we tested Fit (S5670) and Gio (S5660). There remains a real bestseller - Ace (S5830). It differs from its predecessors in its large 3.5-inch display and the presence of a high-quality 5 MP camera with flash.

Sales of the Galaxy Ace with the index “i” - S5830i - will begin in mid-December. This is a small upgrade for the S5830, which consists of installing a new 3D accelerator and a processor with a clock frequency of 832 MHz.

Actually, this model will be discussed today.

Design, dimensions, control elements

Galaxy smartphone Ace is a classic monoblock with dimensions of 112.4 x 59.9 mm and a thickness of 11.5 mm. The weight of the device is 113 grams. Externally, it is similar to a smaller copy of the Samsung Galaxy S II: the same body shape and arrangement of control elements with a rectangular Home button. The device is made of plastic: the back cover is black, has a relief surface, the edge around the perimeter is chrome-plated, the material is glossy. The assembly of the Samsung Ace is excellent: over a long period of testing there were no creaks, no play, no crunches. The screen is most likely not protected by special glass (or plastic), as it can easily be scratched by sharp objects. Even minor abrasions appeared during use.

Thanks to its light weight, ergonomic design and perforated back cover, the phone fits well in your hand. It fits well in the pockets of jeans, shirt and jacket.

There is a proximity sensor on the front side of the device. Nearby is a speaker. Its volume is average, there is no reserve, the interlocutor can be heard clearly, but as if from afar. Below the screen there are two touch keys “Back” and “Menu”. Their backlight is white, not very bright, but in the light, in principle, it is visible. Between them is a mechanical rectangular Home button. I would add, “classic” for Samsung. It is framed by chrome-plated plastic, the pressure is soft, the stroke is small. When held for a long time, it brings up a menu with previously launched applications.

On the left side there is a thin volume rocker key, almost recessed into the body, and a little higher is the strap fastening bow. On the right is the on/off button, as well as the phone lock. Below is a compartment for installing a microSD memory card, covered with a plastic plug. The card is installed until it clicks.

The microphone is located at the bottom end, at the top there is a standard 3.5 mm audio output for headphones or a headset and microUSB, which can be closed with a curtain. On the back there is a large camera eye, an LED flash and a speaker covered with a metal mesh.

To remove the cover, you need to pry it by the recess on the bottom end. The battery is located under the cover, and the SIM card is installed in the upper area (the battery will have to be removed).

Samsung Omnia W (left) and Samsung Ace:

Samsung Ace (left) and HTC Mozart:

Samsung Ace (left) and Sony Ericsson Arc S:

Display

Samsung smartphone Galaxy Ace has one of the largest displays in the price range of up to 10,000 rubles - diagonal - 3.5". The resolution is standard - 320x480 pixels, and the density is 165 pixels per inch. The Samsung S5830 matrix is ​​made using TFT-LCD technology and displays 16 million color shades, the sensor is capacitive, handles up to two simultaneous touches.The sensitivity is average, slightly, but loses in this parameter to Sony Ericsson Mini and Live With Walkman (located in the same price segment).

Viewing angles are small: when tilted, the picture loses contrast. The brightness is adjusted manually in the “Display” settings, since the device does not have a light sensor. There you can also select a font (downloaded from the Market beforehand), calibrate the three-axis accelerometer (BMA222), set a screen timeout (from 30 seconds to 30 minutes), enable or disable auto-rotate information when tilting the phone.

Ace has a magnetic field sensor (MS-3E), orientation, linear acceleration and proximity sensors (TMD26711).

Overall, it’s a relatively average screen, which is inferior in color rendering to the SE Mini/Mini Pro, Neo, and even more so to the Samsung Wave S8500.

In the light, the screen fades slightly, the information remains readable.

Samsung Ace display from different angles:

Comparison of displays: Samsung Galaxy Note (SuperAMOLED) (left), Sony Ericsson Arc (LED-backlit LCD), Samsung Galaxy S (SuperAMOLED), Samsung Omnia W (SuperAMOLED), HTC Mozart (S-LCD), Samsung Ace (TFT-LCD) ), Nokia 700* (ClearBlack AMOLED) (right):

* - the brightness of the Nokia 700 display at maximum brightness is higher than in the photo. This is due to the fact that I took the shots in the dark, and the phone's light sensor slightly dimmed the display backlight.

Battery

The Samsung S5830 uses a 1350 mAh lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery. Model EB494358VU. The exact same one is available in Galaxy Fit and Gio.

The manufacturer claims that in standby mode the Galaxy Ace will “live” up to 640 hours (2G) and up to 420 hours of 3G network. Talk time - up to 11 hours (2G) and up to six and a half hours on a 3G network.

From USB it charges about two and a half hours, from the mains – about 1.5.

Communication capabilities

The Galaxy Ace smartphone operates in 2G (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (900/2100 MHz) cellular networks. Chip - BCM21553.

HSDPA speed – up to 7.2 Mbit/s. Available Bluetooth version 2.1 (with A2DP stereo profile) for file and voice transfer. There were no problems connecting the headsets: it does not connect very quickly. There is a wireless connection Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The device can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot). There is a special item in “Settings”. Multimedia content is transmitted via DLNA. USB 2.0 (HighSpeed) is used to “transport” files and synchronize data. When Ace is connected to a PC, it is detected as a USB flash device or USB modem.

Memory and memory card

The Samsung S5830 smartphone has 280 MB of RAM (usually about 180 MB free), which is enough for most tasks. However, I would like 512 MB, which is exactly what the Sony Ericsson Mini (and similar) has. About 190 MB of Flash memory is allocated for installing applications (135 MB free). If desired, all applications are transferred to microSD; a 2 GB memory card is included in the package. Its maximum volume can be up to 32 GB.

Camera

The model has a 5-megapixel camera module with autofocus. There is a single-section LED backlight. The maximum image resolution is 2560x1920 pixels, video shooting (without autofocus) is at a resolution of 320x240 pixels at 30 frames per second.

The quality of the images is very good: the detail is high, there is no “soap” at the edges, and there is practically no “noise” in low lighting conditions. Below are comparison shots on Nokia 700 (left), Samsung Ace and Samsung Omnia W (right):

While recording video, you can use the volume buttons to adjust the 2x digital zoom, and the quality is not lost (there are no artifacts).

The camera is launched through the menu using a shortcut. The interface looks like this: on the left - shooting mode (single shot, smile detection, continuous, panorama), scenes (landscape, night, sports, indoor, beach, sunset, etc.), backlight (off, off and automatic "), settings. On the right is the gallery, switching from photos to videos.

Photo settings:

• Exposure value (-2 to +2)
• Focus mode (autofocus, macro)
• Timer
• Resolution (320x240, 1280x960, 1600x1200, 2048x1536, 2560x1920)
• ISO (auto, 100, 200 and 400)
• Exposure metering (center-weighted, spot metering, matrix)
• Quality (regular, excellent, best)
• Adjust (contrast, saturation, sharpness)

Video mode interface: left – recording mode (normal, for MMS), backlight, settings; on the right – switching from video to photo, entering the gallery.

Video settings:

• Timer
• Resolution (176x144, 320x240)
• White balance (auto, daylight, cloudy, incandescent)
• Effects (no effects, negative, black and white, sepia)
• Video Quality (Normal, Excellent, Best)

The photo album looks familiar to Android devices.

You can get full EXIF ​​information from a photo file:

Video characteristics:

• Video codec: MPEG-4 Visual, 1540 Kbps
• Resolution: 320 x 240, 25 fps
• Audio codec: AAC, 96 Kbps
• Channels: 1 channel, 48.0 KHz

Sample photos:

Performance

The Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i smartphone has a processor operating at a clock frequency of 832 MHz (minimum 312 MHz). Unlike previous models, it uses a graphics accelerator from Broadcom – VideoCore IV HW with support for OpenGL ES-CM 1.1. This is a 40 nm multimedia processor using CMOS technology. The main features are: the use of 20-megapixel digital cameras, FullHD video recording and playback, as well as 1 gigapixel 2D/3D graphics rendering. Unfortunately, in practice it is no different from Adreno 200/205.

During testing, the device behaved quite stably: there were no freezes or slowdowns.

System information:

Navigation

The smartphone has a GPS navigator. Its functionality is the same as most inexpensive phones. “Cold” start – about two minutes, “hot” – up to 10-15 seconds.

Software platform

The Samsung Ace smartphone runs on Android version 2.3.6. Firmware version – S5830iXXKL1, kernel version – 2.6.35.7root@dell87, build – Gingerbread.XXKL2.

Shell and menu

The familiar TouchWIZ 3.0 shell is used: seven desktops (3 by default) with widgets, a panel with “Dialer”, “Contacts”, “Messages” and an entrance to the “Menu”. To unlock the screen, you need to press the “Menu” button or the device’s power button and then move the background image to the side. The following are assigned to desktops: shortcuts, folders, hot keys and various widgets. Static and animated screensavers are used as wallpaper. When you hold down the mechanical Home button for a long time, a menu appears with previously launched applications. The task manager is also located there.

The menu is represented by 16 icons in a 4x4 grid on one screen. By clicking on “Menu” and selecting “edit”, the shortcuts can be moved. Including installing them in the bottom panel (“Home” cannot be replaced).

Challenges

Standard dialer for Samsung phones. From it it is easy to get into contacts and call logs. While dialing a number, a list of contacts starting with these numbers appears in the input field window. To create a contact, you need to click on the “plus” in “contacts”. The following information is available for each subscriber: avatar, first and last name, phone number, email address, Google Talk account, group, ringtone, mailing address, organization, note, nickname, website, birthday and anniversary.

Messages

There are two types of keyboards used for typing: Samsung and Swype. The phone has an accelerometer, so when you turn the smartphone on its side, the keyboard takes on a landscape view, making it more convenient to enter text. The options contain the following items:

• Add a topic
• Add text
• Delete text
• Invest
• Insert emoticon
• Cancel

Applications

To install programs and games, the Galaxy Ace has the Android Market application store, and below is a list of those applications that are already loaded into the phone’s memory, mostly standard software.

Watch. The screen displays time, date and weather information. From this screen you can switch to an album with photos, music and set an alarm.

Calendar.

Notes.

Internet. Regular internet browser.

Market. Google App Store.

Gmail. Email client from Google.

Email. Mail client for different mail services.

Search

Cards. Google Maps for navigation.

Social Hub. This is a complete solution that integrates as part of the TouchWiz 3.0 shell on top of the device's operating system. It includes mechanisms for supporting various data submission formats with a special implementation of their submission. The user receives something like a phone book, into which you can add not only a phone number, but also data social network(Facebook, Twitter, MySpace), Email or Internet messenger (ICQ, AOL).

YouTube. Client for watching videos from the site youtube.com.

Google Talk. Chat from Google.

Locator.

Navigation.

Addresses.

News and weather.

QuickOffice. Allows you to view documents in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and PDF formats on your Android device, which can be stored both on a memory card and in emails. Supports scaling of documents when viewing, various options for sorting files.

Calculator.

Samsung Apps. Samsung App Store. Some kind of Android Market.

Dictaphone.

Task Manager. View active and downloaded applications. Allows you to clear memory and remove programs.

Web browser

Standard web browser. Surfing is much more convenient than, for example, on Gio and Fit - the screen size matters. Multi-touch is supported - pinch zooming. In general, there were no problems: pages open quickly, and the interface behaves smoothly.

Multimedia

Music player

The usual player from Samsung is used. From the main menu, you can organize your tracks by artist, album, and song. When playing a song, the album cover, player control keys, and a button for viewing the list of songs are displayed on the screen. In the settings you can set the sound to 5.1 or select an equalizer. There are 11 presets available for the latter: rock, jazz, classical, dance, pop, live sound, concert hall, wide range, music clarity, bass boost and externalization.

The sound volume of the polyphonic speaker is low and comparable to the volume of the Samsung Fit speaker. Plays cleanly, without overload. The sound quality in the headphones is typical for most inexpensive Android devices. In short, all sound parameters are almost the same as on all previous devices: Fit, Gio and Mini.

FM radio

For it to work, you need to connect headphones, they act as an antenna. The sensitivity of the radio receiver is good. Operating range 85 – 108 MHz, RDS supported. Large numbers of the current frequency appear on the screen, and at the bottom there are four cells of frequently listened to radio stations. In the settings you can configure the radio auto-off timer: from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The volume is high.

Video player

There is no separate application. All video files can be easily found in the “Gallery”. The player is simple, with support for H264/H263 codecs and MP4 and 3GP formats. The maximum resolution of videos is 640x360 pixels with a bitrate of no more than 2000 Kbps in MP4 format. There are no settings, only rewinding videos and “play” / “pause”.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Ace smartphone made a good impression: photographs with good detail, a high-quality voice speaker, a “nimble” interface and an excellent ergonomic design. However, the Samsung S5830 has enough competitors.

One of them is Huawei IDEO X5. It has an original design, 512 MB of RAM, and a more modern Qualcomm MSM7230 processor with a clock frequency of 800 MHz. In addition, the screen diagonal is 3.8 inches and the resolution is 480x800 pixels. The average cost of an X5 is about 10,000 rubles. I recommend.

The new LG Optimus Hub boasts a 3.5-inch display diagonal with a resolution of 320x480, a 5-megapixel camera, 512 MB of RAM, a Qulacomm MSM7227T processor with a clock frequency of 800 MHz and a more than attractive price tag - 8,000 - 9,000 rubles.

Musical Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman. It seems to me that this is one of the most interesting smartphones of the past year. With an average cost of 8,500 rubles, it has a powerful “gigahertz” Qualcomm MSM8255 processor, 512 MB of RAM, a fast 5 MP camera with HD video recording and two very loud stereo speakers. The display resolution is the same as that of the Ace, but the diagonal is slightly smaller - 3.2".

By the way, why not try the Bada device Samsung S8530: excellent screen with Super Clear LCD matrix, diagonal - 3.7 inches, resolution 480x800 pixels. The camera is no less interesting: 5 MP with autofocus, flash and HD video recording. Now you can buy it for 8,500 – 9,000 rubles.

In general, as always, it’s up to you to decide, but I would take a closer look at the Huawei X5 or the SE LWW.

Specifications:

• Class: smartphone
• Form factor: monoblock
• Case materials: plastic
• Operating system: Google Android 2.3.6
• Network: GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS/HSDPA 900/2100
• Processor: single-core, 800 MHz, Qualcomm MSM7227
• RAM: 280 MB
• Storage memory: 160 MB and 2 GB memory card
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b/g/n/), Bluetooth 2.1 (A2DP), microUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charging/synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
• Screen: capacitive, TFT-LCD 3.5"" with a resolution of 320x480 pixels
• Camera: 5 MP with autofocus, video recorded in QVGA
• Navigation: GPS
• Additionally: accelerometer, proximity sensor, FM radio
• Battery: removable, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) capacity 1350 mAh
• Dimensions: 112x60x11.5 mm
• Weight: 113 grams

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