Samsung Galaxy V
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- Razor
- PSv
- 23 Oct 2014
Samsung really is a great company for our digital needs. But, does this budget android phone is worth your money?
We will be comparing another android phone that is also a budget phone. It is called "Zenfone 4" that is almost of in the same price.
Note: I am not discouraging you to buy this product but please, take a look in the specifications first before you buy.
Let me start from the specifications:
1. DISPLAY
Samsung Galaxy V: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches (~233 ppi pixel density)
ASUS Zenfone 4: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches (~233 ppi pixel density) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3
My Review: Samsung Galaxy V and ASUS Zenfone 4 have the same pixels, and pixel density (which is good for a budget phone) But, notice the "Corning Gorilla Glass 3 of Zenfone?" -This is an advantage for some users to not worry about the oh-i-dont-want-to-scratch-my-screen. So in this case, the best display goes to ASUS Zenfone 4.
2. MEMORY (Card Slot | Internal | RAM)
Samsung Galaxy V: Card Slot is microSD, up to 64 GB and internal memory is 4 GB, plus 512 MB RAM
ASUS Zenfone 4: Card Slot is microSD, up to 64 GB and internal memory is 4/8 GB, plus 1 GB RAM
My Review: Oh wait! Users should know that the higher the RAM, the more it can handle simultaneous applications so you can seamlessly multi-task without any performance issues. Samsung Galaxy V has 512 MB of RAM, while ASUS Zenfone 4 has a 1 GB of RAM. The Zenfone has the higher RAM storage so it can handle simultaneous applications in the same time while providing the user an experience of smooth multi-tasking. So, the best RAM goes to ASUS Zenfone 4!
3. Operating System
Samsung Galaxy V: Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
ASUS Zenfone 4: Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
My Review: Uggggh, not much but the more updated the operating system, then the more feautures it has! (Also depends if the company has brought some changes to the stock android operating system like theming it or customizing the theme and tuning up the performance. The Samsung have the TouchWiz UI, and the ASUS have the ZenUI)
4. CPU
Samsung Galaxy V: 1.2 GHz (Single Core)
ASUS Zenfone 4: Intel Atom Z2520, Dual-core 1.2 GHz
My Review: They said that a processor having multicores have greater calculation speed and performance increase noticeable in the device. Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy V CPU, hey its a single core 1.2 GHz. While the ASUS Zenfone 5 is equipped with Intel Atom 1.2 GHz, but the big difference is it is dual core and it can hyperthread. As what I said earlier, the more the cores and the higher the GHz, much more will be the performance and response of the device. It basically is faster. So, in terms of CPU, the Zenfone 4 has got what it takes for performance.
5. SENSORS
Samsung Galaxy V: Accelometer
ASUS Zenfone 4: Accelerometer, Proximity
My Review: Wait, what? Samsung doesn't have a proximity sensor? Oh, might be as well a huge battery consumer when taking a phone call.
6. CAMERA
Samsung Galaxy V: Primary (3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 pixels, LED flash) | Secondary (VGA) | Video (480p@24fps)
ASUS Zenfone 4: Primary (5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels, autofocus) | Secondary (MP Not Recognized on gsmarena) | (Video) 1080p@30fps
My Review: The higher the MP, the greater the camera resolution. However, it depends on what kind of lenses they put on to the device. You can search on google for the camera samples and decide for your self. By the way, the ASUS Zenfone 4's Primary camera is 5MP, while the Samsung has only 3.15MP, which is in terms of resolution, the ZENFONE sits in the throne. The zenfone also has also the autofocus type of camera which is very great for selecting which subject will be your focus.
7. BATTERY
Samsung Galaxy V: Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | Talk Time (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G) |
ASUS Zenfone 4: Li-Po 1200/1600 mAh battery | Standby Time (Up to 192 h) | Talk Time (Up to 10 h)
My Review: The higher the mAh, the longer the battery before it runs out. Talk time seems to be much longer on ASUS Zenfone 4. So the zenfone sits on the throne!
NOTE: Based from the review above, it will be your decision and not mine to make. Go for the one who will satisfy your needs :) God bless!
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- AnonD-2007
- 7Xg
- 22 Oct 2014
we want review on samsung galaxy V pleaseeeeee.
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- kate_26
- t7X
- 21 Oct 2014
nice... but sometimes my mobile data cannot be use... i don't know why..
but i like it ^_^
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- AnonD-2007
- 7Xg
- 21 Oct 2014
we want gsmarena to review this wonderful celpone...
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- Jiggy-Jig
- KgT
- 20 Oct 2014
AnonD-2007, 20 Oct 2014hows the battery performance???Battery performance is OK also.
I am not really a heavy user, so the battery can hold for at least 2 days without charging it...
It has 1.500 mAh battery.
Depends on how you use it... If you are a heavy user, it might hold for at least half a day...
For a light user, 1-2 days...
Remember, I've shut down Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Sync and Display timeout for 15 seconds...
Hope it helps... ;)
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- warvird
- v0q
- 20 Oct 2014
This will continue my last comment on samsung galaxy V:
After 1 week of using this phone I traded to a friend for 2nd hand galaxy S.... as l said before,get what I pay for,cheap phone performs cheap....battery easily heats up even with very minimal use.camera performs bad indoor that even the cheaper and older galaxy ace outperforms it even I set it to 2 megapixels. I have samsung galaxy ace, galaxy tab 3 and now an older galaxy s1 but this older phones performs well than this galaxy v...
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- warbird
- v0q
- 20 Oct 2014
This will continue my last comment on samsung galaxy V:
After 1 week of using this phone I traded to a friend for 2nd hand galaxy S.... as l said before,get what I pay for,cheap phone performs cheap....battery easily heats up even with very minimal use.camera performs bad indoor that even the cheaper and older galaxy ace outperforms it even I set it to 2 megapixels. I have samsung galaxy ace, galaxy tab 3 and now an older galaxy s1 but this older phones performs well than this galaxy v...
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- NARESH DAVIN
- 2Z3
- 20 Oct 2014
Expecting Same Mobile as the Model of Samsung Galaxy Fit with Android 5.0 Lollipop
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- AnonD-2007
- 7Xg
- 20 Oct 2014
Jiggy-Jig, 19 Oct 2014I've recently bought this GALAXY V since Friday I tried eve... morehows the battery performance???
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- Jiggy-Jig
- KgT
- 19 Oct 2014
I've recently bought this GALAXY V since Friday I tried everything. Camera, performance, design, software, display and features.
Camera is OK, but despite it lacks Auto-focusing feature, it doesn't deliver good results. You need to steady your hands for good results. Video is OK (640x480, which means VGA), but sometimes it's doesn't fix the exposure... Oh and remember, the zoom distance is 2x only, not 4x...
Performance is OK. rarely occurs lags and stutters.
Design is cheap plastic but good and gripable...
Software is same old Touchwiz but refreshed a little with 4.4.2 Kitkat.
Features, It doesn't have Sensors like proximity, light, and other that we're familiarized with other GALAXY devices. So this V was meant to be "simple" device rather than fully packed with useless features that we never wanted to use.
And finally the display is good for a decent size: 4 inches.
Bought it for $155.00 (Originaly, it was $255.00) but with promotion, it decreased to $155.00.
Loving this phone! Even lacks some features but still loving it!
Gotta recommend this phone for all people!
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- Anonymous
- UD{
- 19 Oct 2014
rovic , 16 Oct 2014you must try, CHERRY MOBILE FLARE 3. its a 5 inch phone wit... moreI'm looking also for that phone but it's out on the market already. It's a limited edition. I also like the flare s2..
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- AnonD-2007
- 7Xg
- 19 Oct 2014
gsmarena, we want reviews from this samsung galaxy v from vietnam!!!
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- AnonD-2007
- 7Xg
- 19 Oct 2014
another shamesung, 19 Oct 2014guys dont go with this midrange phones of samsung all are w... moreit is not a copy, it depends from what country you are., model varies from different countries.
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- another shamesung
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- 19 Oct 2014
guys dont go with this midrange phones of samsung all are waste samsung gives same specs 4 inch 233 ppi same pixel density see s duos s duos 2 sduos 3 star pro etc....same single core processor and changes in camera 2 or 3.15 or 5 mp camera...this phone is just copy of galaxy ace nxt and star advance....
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- AnonD-2007
- 7Xg
- 19 Oct 2014
Anonymous, 19 Oct 2014Are you sure? My cherry mobile last atleast 10 months and i... morecherrymobile quality and materials are way par below, compared to samsung products.
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- tatiox
- 7Xt
- 19 Oct 2014
mobile data on, cant connect to internet.
wifi ok
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- Anonymous
- v0q
- 19 Oct 2014
mikaella, 18 Oct 2014Dont try Cherry Mobile it dont last , only 6 months !Are you sure? My cherry mobile last atleast 10 months and it's great and performed well
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- earlybone
- v0q
- 18 Oct 2014
so you guys recommend not to buy this phone?
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- Anonymous
- v0q
- 18 Oct 2014
karan, 10 Oct 2014Galaxy s duos-III is already there with this same specs. w... moreThere are differences between s duos 3 and galaxy v like the camera
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- Anonymous
- v0q
- 18 Oct 2014
AnonD-2007, 17 Oct 2014cherry mobile are over rated phones, i dont believe their s... moreCherry mobile are great phones! Just because u buy exensive phones!