GSMArena feature labs: The tests

26 April 2012
The GSMArena Labs are tests designed to give an objective account of how a device performs in real-world scenarios. In short, it's about what you can expect from a gadget you're planning to buy. Our tests are constantly being developed...

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  • Samik Chavda
  • v$A
  • 11 Feb 2013

Sir,
This is exactly what I wanted. Its best battery review on any website.

It would be generous of you if you answer few queries,
While browsing internet did u used 3G network?
Location of testing and service provider?
Exact resolution of video played?

Regards,
Samik Chavda.
samikatnet@gmail.com

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    • Baby Doll
    • tZk
    • 01 Jan 2013

    i need to know how to delete the folder in galaxy III fon ?? because my fren download one folder which is not good even i delete through use computer oso cannot its still there...already show to many shop still cannot...there must be a solution for this problem. please advise me !!!

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      • AnonD-77183
      • 2@m
      • 19 Nov 2012

      would it be possible to have an additional video test with 720p mkv movies.
      i think a lot of people download 720p content rather than SD content and with the latest smartphones capable of even 1080p mkv playback it doesnt make much sense to test video playback with sd content

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        • zizou
        • fpJ
        • 26 Oct 2012

        The only difference that i can c between SII /SIII vs HTC is the battery life is better for any Galaxy

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          • AnonD-74699
          • s}a
          • 06 Oct 2012

          Is it possible to provide more detail testing procedure ?

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            • AnonD-62333
            • fXD
            • 05 Oct 2012

            AnonD-36731, 23 May 2012I was about to post something similar. Using 50% is an awf... moreagree ,

            the screen should view a white page and adjust brightness to obtain defined amount of lux per 1 inch (not tofavour large screens) , thatbrightness level will be the test level, then the web and the movie shouldn't be very dark nor very bright.
            cheers,

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              • david
              • 4MX
              • 27 Sep 2012

              it is impressive to see so professional comparison, I wonder is it possible to list the output impedance of compared phones? because impedance will affect the output power.

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                • AnonD-72390
                • f0x
                • 19 Sep 2012

                Anonymous, 22 Aug 2012Fast track pro? seriously?Hahaha, my thoughts exactly...! How about an Apogee Duet or something?

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                  • Anonymous
                  • vGk
                  • 22 Aug 2012

                  Fast track pro? seriously?

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                    • Harper
                    • xgh
                    • 05 Aug 2012

                    Paul, 12 May 2012Hello GSMARENA, it would be nice to have an interactive da... moreI kinda have to choose,either a PS3 or a phone(Xperia Play).I'm still in a big demlia as I like portable gaming but I also like the PS3.It can happen all type of shit till summer and just not get the console at all,let alone I can get a job for the summer and then get my console,even though I wait for the summer all year and just waste it doing something instead of finally wasting time like I like it's kinda hard for me to digest.

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                      • Michaela
                      • PNn
                      • 04 Aug 2012

                      boybawang, 12 May 2012Dear gsmarena, Please specify the resolution and bitrate... more+2This is a very good move from SE. They're kind of leading the way here, psoriming updates for their whole line-ups ahead of time. I wish more manufacturers did that. But SE really needs to get their act together regarding hardware, too. They always seem to use 1 year old processors, like they're RIM or Nokia. I expect better from a top Android manufacturer. Plus, they need to make all their phones as slim as the Arc (or slimmer). Most of their phones, especially the lower-end ones are still as bulky as they were in 2005. Unacceptable. I do like that they kind of have their own design style, there, though. That's respectable. But if they really want to be taken seriously by Android customers, they need to up their game in the hardware department, too.

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                        • Aryenna
                        • 35t
                        • 02 Jul 2012

                        Anonymous, 05 Jun 2012ace angel i do agree with you hey Samsung Galaxy S run the Ice Cream Sandwich version and in a pttrey good way as you can see in this video. To know more about it, you can go to the his blog to download anda0 tutorial install Android 4.0

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                          • Annie
                          • Jjy
                          • 02 Jul 2012

                          EskeRahn, 25 Apr 2012Nice:) Thanks for a great site. I'm especially happy on t... moreI'm garetful you made the post. It's cleared the air for me.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • ftb
                            • 05 Jun 2012

                            AnonD-50641, 26 Apr 2012For the Battery test... I suggest do include battery endura... moreace angel i do agree with you hey

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                              • AnonD-36731
                              • vxK
                              • 23 May 2012

                              not happy, 19 May 2012Hi, thanks for your efforts - however, I think that resu... moreI was about to post something similar. Using 50% is an awful decision and I can't see how if any of these tests are in any way well performed that they could have come up with such a test method.

                              The results are worse than meaningless, they are deceptive!

                              Please set phones to a standard uniform lux setting. You have to also declare the lux setting that could be achieved for the test.
                              Not declaring the lux output in the current tests is just hiding from people how flawed this test is.

                              A real shame as that could have been a great feature for this site.

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                                • not happy
                                • gxn
                                • 19 May 2012

                                Hi,

                                thanks for your efforts - however, I think that results concerning the screen are utterly useless (even unprofessional)... let me explain:

                                First of all you set the screen brightness to 50%. That's not good enough as each smartphone will emit a different brightness at its 50% setting. Results vary immensely. By setting brightness to 50% you punish phones that offer high screen brightness; therewith punishing good outdoor visibility. And all of that totally unnecessary.

                                You need to choose a certain brightness level in lumens.. or candelas whatever your favorite brightness is. Choose anything that is good indoors. Then measure again.

                                Let me be clear: That's a complete FAIL on your part and comperability is not given.

                                Second: The movie. Which one is it? Is it Batman with almost all black parts therewith completely favoring AMOLEDs or is it some documentary on Antarctica - therewith destroying AMOLEDs? That's just not good enough. You need to choose a movie and state which one you use.

                                Anyway, that's not as much of a fail as the 50% brightness.. Or do you want very dark phones? As you those would rule your test?

                                Please..

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                                  • Paul
                                  • 3E0
                                  • 12 May 2012

                                  Hello GSMARENA,
                                  it would be nice to have an interactive database of all phones tested, so that one can sort the phones by web browsing,YOUR stand-by figures (and not the manufacturer's) and total endurance rating
                                  thx

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                                    • boybawang
                                    • v0X
                                    • 12 May 2012

                                    Dear gsmarena,

                                    Please specify the resolution and bitrate of the Video used in Battery life test.

                                    thanks

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                                      • AnonD-50641
                                      • u7m
                                      • 26 Apr 2012

                                      For the Battery test... I suggest do include battery endurance on GPS.
                                      Hav a nice weekend ya~

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • n4Y
                                        • 26 Apr 2012

                                        Please add detailed GPS tests. No website does that and GPS is quite important in modern phones. Most times you just check the lock speed and not much more. Would be good to have tracks displayed, to show accuracy, not only how fast it locks but how precise it is, antenna quality, etc.
                                        That would help in GPS failures like the Galaxy 1.

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