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After the resounding success of the Galaxy S smartphone, Samsung is clearly thinking about its development. Moreover, it was decided to do this not only by releasing a more perfect modification in the face of the Galaxy S II, but also by expanding the lineup due to cheaper models.

Samsung Galaxy Ace is the "cheaper model". Moreover, in terms of its characteristics and price, it belongs to the very "golden mean" that many consumers are usually looking for. Of course from galaxy flagships Ace differs in many ways: from body materials to screen type. Nevertheless, with a price of around 9 thousand, it is a very good option for purchasing.

Not surprisingly, according to our data, the phone is being sold more than successfully. We do not undertake to judge how much better it is in this respect than the flagships with the letter “S” in the name, but it is hardly much worse. After all, not everyone needs a maximum of technology in one smartphone. And its dimensions are not so large due to the smaller screen diagonal. So next we will try to figure out why the Galaxy Ace has earned its popularity.

Design

The appearance of the Galaxy Ace is typical for Samsung smartphones - we do not know that Apple saw a similar design in the South Korean devices in comparison with its iPhones, but it will not be difficult for a trained eye to distinguish Samsung products. She has her own recognizable style and it was also used for the design of the Galaxy Ace.

What is included in this style? First of all, the rounded shape of the side ends is noticeable, then there are three buttons, one of which is physical, traditionally framed by a chrome frame. Well, and, apparently, the very word "Samsung" under the speaker. In our opinion, there is nothing to blame the company for - everything necessary to differentiate its touch devices from competitors' products has been done.

However, if you look in general, then the appearance of the Galaxy Ace does not stand out in anything special. Moreover, it immediately shows that this is nothing more than an average. This is facilitated by a light gray stripe "covered" along the side ends, as well as glossy plastic of the back cover. Moreover, you can immediately see that the body of the device is made of plastic. The plastic, however, is not bad - quite strong, and the assembly was carried out efficiently, without creaks and backlash. But still, the phone does not look expensive, like, for example, the same Google Nexus S, also made of plastic.

Getting used to looking at the "refined" flagships, we immediately caught sight of the thickness of the Galaxy Ace case. The "fatty effect" is even more enhanced by the 3.5 "screen, which is noticeably less for the 4.0" device.

As a result, Galaxy Ace left a mixed impression. One feels that the phone is clearly not the cheapest, well-made, but at the same time it is clear that this is not the most expensive model. Its design cannot be called extraordinary - a typical plastic "bar" in a typical Samsung style. Probably, if the designers of the company played with color and give up the gloss on the back cover, then you could get a better result. But, as we said, the device definitely looks for its money.

Connectors and controls

The fact that the design of the Galaxy Ace is consistent with the general style of Samsung Googlephones predetermines the set of its basic controls.

There are three buttons: "Menu", "Back" and "Home". As always, the first are touch-sensitive and are located on the right and left edges of the front panel. The "Home" button is made physical, and even framed by a relatively thick chrome frame. It must be said that the presence of this button significantly transforms the experience of using the phone - it is easy to find it by touch, and besides, it is easy to remember that the Menu button is on the left and the Back button on the right. So even touch controls are easier to find blindly.

In the upper part of the front side there is a speaker, covered with a silvery metal mesh, and to the right of it is a light sensor. Below is the name of the manufacturer.

On the left side there are two raised buttons for volume control. They can be used blindly without any problems.

On the right is a button to turn the phone on and off, as well as a slot for microSD cards.

The microSD compartment is hidden by a small plastic flap, which is quite easy to pry off with your fingernail and open.

The top edge is occupied by a 3.5 mm headphone and headset jack, as well as a USB connector. The latter is hidden behind a plastic shutter, which slides inside the case when opened. It is worth emphasizing the useful qualities of such a design - the valve is extremely difficult to accidentally break and at the same time it prevents the connector from contamination.

At the bottom there is a microphone and a notch for removing the back cover. The latter is removed with the application of certain efforts, which, in general, can be considered more an advantage than a disadvantage - you often don't have to climb inside, therefore it is better that the lid does not get loose.

A camera lens, LED flash, and a speaker on the opposite side were found at the top of the back panel.

At the bottom, only the manufacturer's logo is applied.

Hidden under the lid is a case made of durable light matte plastic. The compartment for the SIM card is immediately visible, but it still cannot be removed without removing the battery.

There was only a sticker under the battery with technical information about the phone.

Since we were dealing with a test image of the Galaxy Ace, it will not be possible to talk about its bundle. So we go straight to the screen.

Screen

While Samsung is renowned for its cutting edge OLED screens, the Galaxy Ace uses a conventional TFT panel. AMOLED, and even more so SuperAMOLED (plus), are left to the flagships. However, the image quality did not disappoint us. For a device of this value, it is quite rich and bright. Plus, the good viewing angles were good.

As for the resolution, it is also less than the “flagship” one - 320x480 pixels (HVGA). This is how most mid-range phones are equipped. At the same time, it cannot be said that the image is grainy - with a 3.5 "diagonal, there are practically no jaggies on the corners of the screen. rainbow.

It remains to add to everything that the display is made using capacitive technology, and therefore responds perfectly to touches, and also supports the recognition of multiple touches. In addition, the screen is additionally protected by Gorilla Glass - a special high-strength glass.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Ace is equipped with a very good camera, capable of taking pictures with a resolution of 5 MP. At the same time, the camera supports the autofocus function and is equipped with an LED flash - a good set for a phone of this class. The quality of shooting can be assessed by the following examples:

In simple shooting conditions (read in the daytime outdoors in clear weather), excellent clear pictures with the correct white balance were obtained. In more difficult conditions, color rendition remained at a high level, although the phone will have to be held more firmly to prevent the image from smearing.

The phone does not have a front camera, so the system controls only the rear one.

The settings allow you to set the shooting resolution, enable or disable autofocus, adjust the sensitivity (ISO) settings, and specify the image compression level.

The flash can be forced on or off, or set to auto-detection.

There are presets for scene shooting.

You can also set the shooting mode: single shot, burst shot, motion shot, smile detection and panorama shooting.

As for the video, it can be filmed at a rather low resolution - only 320x240 pixels (QVGA).

Specification

According to its characteristics and galaxy price Ace competes with LG Optimus One (P500). Both of these phones are comparable in capabilities. For clarity, let's summarize their configurations in one table.

Indeed, both devices are comparable, although in places better Samsung, and in some places - LG. The first thing that makes the Galaxy Ace different is its 800 MHz processor. The chip is not a record-breaking chip to date, but you cannot call it slow either. Two years ago it was “above average, almost a flagship” level, and now it's just “average”. Indeed, the speed of the device satisfied us completely - the applications reacted to the user's actions without unnecessary delays. So, if you don't load the phone with something particularly "heavy", then it will show itself from the best side. By the way, the processor in Optimus One is a bit more modest - only 600 MHz.

As for the video core, both devices are based on SoC (System on a Chip) Qualcomm MSM7227, so the same chip is responsible for graphics - Adreno 200. Not the fastest solution on the market, but some kind of graphics accelerator. Angry Birds didn't slow down anyway.

A noticeable difference is the amount of RAM. The Galaxy Ace has almost half of it than the P500. Of course, you can remember that we are dealing with the middle class, but still at least 384 MB would be more appropriate to see. LG was able to install 512 MB.

There is not much built-in memory in phones - about one and a half hundred megabytes. It is assumed that the owner will expand the memory on his own. However, both Samsung and LG bundle the Galaxy Ace and Optimus One with a 2GB microSD card. If this is not enough, then the devices support drives with a capacity of up to 32 GB inclusive.

In terms of screens, both phones are no different. Perhaps the P500 has a smaller diagonal, but this is not so critical. But galaxy camera Ace can shoot with higher resolution, and the FM tuner supports RDS. It remains to mention the less capacious battery of the Samsung smartphone and its smaller dimensions and weight.

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The Galaxy Ace sample that came to us was installed with the system Android version 2.2 (more precisely 2.2.1). However, at the time of preparing the article, information appeared about the availability of more new firmware with Android 2.3. But we believe external changes not very much between different firmwares. The set of preinstalled software has been preserved for the most part, and the TouchWiz shell, standard for Samsung devices, has not gone anywhere.

Recall that TouchWiz is distinguished by the presence of a special panel at the bottom with icons for calling applications for making calls, working with contacts, an email client and a list of all applications. Of course, they can be replaced - the listed list is set by default. The desktop can host widgets as well as application shortcuts. There can be several desktops. The implementation of the wallpaper is interesting - one background is stretched over several desktops. That is, when switching between tables, the wallpaper also changes slightly.

16 icons are placed on the screen with the list of applications. They can be flipped by sliding your finger left and right. Initially, 31 applications are preinstalled, which fit on two screens. Any of the applications can be dragged to the bottom panel.

The program for making calls is quite convenient and nicely designed. It includes a numeric keypad for dialing, a history of incoming and outgoing calls, and a list of favorites, which also displays frequently dialed numbers.

The contact list is not much different from analogs in other phones.

SMS messages are displayed as chat - also common.

The on-screen keyboard is installed proprietary from Samsung. In our opinion, it is more convenient than the standard one. First of all, it allows you to type additional characters by holding your finger on the "key". The proprietary Swype dialing method is also supported - Samsung introduced it a long time ago.

The phone settings are generally standard. Only a separate item is allocated for configuration branded application Samsung Apps, which is not available on non-Samsung devices.

It is worth noting the presence of a functional application manager and task manager, which allow you to flexibly manage installed programs, delete them, see what is currently running, how much memory each application takes separately and how much RAM is free.

Now about the pre-installed software. The calculator, although “designed” in the Samsung style, differs little from its counterparts.

The Calendar and Clock applications do not stand out in any way - standard programs from Android.

Mail client also standard. In general, it is easy to use, it allows you to view the headers of letters without downloading their contents.

Traditional Google Maps is responsible for navigation, which is used by several other programs, including Locator.

There is a simple application for adding notes.

However, the presence of an office suite is much more important. Samsung is installing ThinkFree Office Mobile on its smartphones. It allows you to create and view text documents, spreadsheets and presentations that are compatible with Microsoft Office.

Gallery for viewing photos from the standard Android kit, but file manager "My files" - no. The manager is not very functional, but it will be enough for most users. Moreover, his very presence is commendable.

The FM receiver and voice recorder are very colorful and very easy to use.

The installed media player pleased with its functionality. It sorts all files based on ID3 tags (if found). So tracks can be grouped by artist, album, or alphabetically. During playback, basic information is shown: title, artist, album, as well as album art, if any. In addition, there is an equalizer, and player controls are displayed in the system notification area during playback.

There is another curious application found on Samsung phones - AllShare. It allows you to stream and receive media streams to and from a variety of compatible devices. So we practically managed to start the playback of the audio track on the monitor. Why it did not work out, you can read in the corresponding. It also contains detailed description of this application.

Output

Samsung Galaxy Ace left behind for the most part positive impressions... The smartphone has a good combination of features and prices. With a cost of about 9 thousand rubles, it is one of the best deals on the market. We liked its good performance, comfortable TouchWiz shell (by the way, LG Optimus One lacks a proprietary shell), high build quality, good screen and camera.

The dimensions and weight of the device cannot be called big either, although in comparison with the flagships it is "fat". In our opinion, controversial solutions include the materials from which the case is made. No, they are of high quality and are unlikely to wear out quickly, but they look “cheap”. Probably if Samsung had given up the glossy back cover, it would have been better. And the side ends could have been arranged somewhat more interestingly.

However, design, if you look at it, still does not play a decisive role when choosing a phone. Otherwise, it is quite difficult for the Galaxy Ace to find a competitor, and therefore you can safely purchase it yourself if you are looking for an inexpensive, but high-quality, functional and fast Google Phone.

Today we're looking at the successor to Samsung's mid-range models, the Ace, codenamed GT-S5830. After the GT-i5800 model, the Ace still pulls the title of receiver over the famous and popular i5700 Spica model. The screen resolution was returned to its original position (in the i5800 it was reduced to 240x400 pixels), the hardware has become modern for its segment. But whether Ace will become a bestseller among competitors and whether it will repeat the success of Spica - time will tell.

However, it seems to me that it won't be easy to surpass the glory of Spitsa. Subjective opinion, but, at first glance, if I now had to choose between Ace and Spica, the choice would be ambiguous.

The fact is that Spica has more developed external data. So, there is no gloss in the materials of the case, and in general, the experience of active and long-term use of the i5700 has shown that the exterior of the model is very resistant to wear. It doesn't take a genius to realize that an all-glossy Ace will wear out faster.

Also, the predecessor has all mechanical keys and there are not three of them, like the Ace. There is even a joystick, which is so lacking in modern sensors, especially in winter.

But not everything is so good. Spitsa had serious performance issues. Despite the high frequency, the hardware was sharpened only for playing the converted video. There were problems with games and especially 3D. However, the popularity of the model allowed the smartphone to get around many obstacles. So, today all new custom products are released on the i5700.

Let's look at new model... Yes, the Ace is significantly superior to the Galaxy 580. But if you compare it with the Spica, the Ace, with an "amateur" case, wins in performance. About them below.

Appearance

Despite the glossy body, the Ace looks good. Outwardly, it evokes persistent associations with the iPhone 4, the same gray edging on the side, the color of the case and only one key in rest mode. Until you unlock your device, two touch buttons are not visible at all.

The location of everything on the body

The front side of the smartphone has a 3.5 ″ screen with a resolution of 320x480 pixels. This is the standard resolution for a device of this level. The screen is made using TFT technology and has a capacitive touch surface. Viewing angles are good, but not great. Multitouch is well implemented, I did not notice any confusion in touches on both LG Optimus One and Google Nexus One.

The speaker and the proximity sensor are located above the screen, and the control keys are located below it. As in the entire Galaxy lineup, you can unlock the device not only by pressing the power key, but also by pressing the central mechanical key.

On the right we see the power button and screen lock, as well as a slot for a microSD memory card under the flap. If you often change memory cards, for example, for watching movies, this solution will be to your taste.

On the right, there is a coupled volume rocker and a lanyard eyelet.

Below is only a microphone, and on top we see a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, as well as a connector for a MicroUSB cable. The latter is hidden behind a curtain. We see a similar solution in Galaxy S.

The back cover is the most glossy I have ever seen. It is just glossy glossy. There isn't even any pattern, like on the Galaxy S or Nexus S. The prints are part of the lid's existence.

Among the black gloss there is a 5MP camera with flash and a speaker. The camera has autofocus and takes good pictures, but video shooting in Ace is just for show, as it shoots video with a maximum resolution of 320x240 pixels. Does that still happen? I am sure that this is a marketing ploy.

Sample photos

Removing the cover, you will see the battery itself, with a capacity of 1350 mAh, as well as a SIM card slot. The battery is not miraculous, it provides a daily ration for the smartphone, but no more. Of course, it all depends on the activity of the user. At moderate load, you can get a two-day operation.

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Galaxy Ace works under android OS 2.2.1. In principle, this cannot be called very well, it should be so. Whether there will be an upgrade to 2.3 is not known. This is a drawback compared to rival LG Optimus One, which will definitely be updated.

As we are used to seeing in Samsung smartphones, there is an add-on for the TouchWiz 3.0 interface above the bare Android. Plus or minus I won't say, because I think it's a matter of taste. My taste leans towards bare Android.

TouchWiz has changed desktops, menus, added some services and applications. We are glad to have a Swype keyboard right out of the box.

Specifications

I must admit that I did not expect such performance from Ace, the smartphone turned out to be good in this regard. On Ace you can play cool 3D games like Raging Thunder 2, Gangstar: Miami Vindication HD, Brothers In Arms 2: Global Front HD 3D, and others. And the Neocore test only confirms the performance of these games.

• Dimensions: 112x60x11 mm
• Weight: 115 g
• Operating system: Android 2.2.1 Froyo
• CPU:Qualcomm MSM7227, clock speed 800 MHz
• Graphics accelerator:Adreno 200
• Display: capacitive, 3.5 inches, TFT, 320x480 points
• Memory: built-in 158 MB, microSD slot (up to 32 GB)
• RAM: 278 MB
• Camera: 5 MP with flash, movie shooting (320 × 240)
• Wireless technologies: Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, GPS
• Interface connectors: microUSB, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Battery: lithium-ion, 1350 mAh

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Output

We did not get a revolution that needs to be sawed and sawed to make a diamond come out. We got a functionally good and ready-to-use smartphone on Android OS. The Galaxy Ace is fast enough for heavy gaming and is fairly inexpensive. For example, a similar model from, will cost the buyer $ 100 more. Do not forget about, which costs the same, but has a more practical case.

One of the pluses is an advanced community of enthusiasts who make a candy from an already good device. Many people will never have to tinker with custom, but those who change Spica to Ace will be a good bonus.

The disadvantages include too strong "gloss" of the case. I don't want to call it another way. Some people may not like the similarity in design to the iPhone 4.

Our verdict: a reasonably stylish, well-built, efficient enough and the most glossy Android smartphone with a good camera and a "camcorder for show".

Ace S5830 is a real bestseller, a real hit of sales of the company! It is included in the Galaxy product line, as you might have guessed from the model name, and also falls within the range of up to ten thousand rubles at a price. The Ace S5830 differs from its predecessors (and these are Fit and Gio) in that it has a sufficiently high-quality camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels, as well as a 3.5-inch touch screen. By the way, the camera is equipped with an LED flash, which allows you to take very good pictures in low light conditions.

Introduction

In December 2011, the smartphone market began to supply a device under the index I. This is the S5830, or rather, its modification. What are the differences between these two models? The device with the I index has a slightly different graphics accelerator, and also has another processor operating at a frequency of 832 megahertz.

Equipment

The package of the device includes, in addition to itself, a battery Samsung S5830 Galaxy Ace Black, as well as a charger. Also, the user is given the opportunity to synchronize the smartphone with personal computer or a laptop using a MicroUSB to USB cable. This wire is included with the device. Well, the set is completed by a microSD memory card with a volume of 2 gigabytes. It may or may not ship with your phone. It all depends on the country in which the device is purchased.

Overall dimensions

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 is the most real candy bar. Its dimensions on all three planes are 112.4 by 59.9 by 11.5 millimeters. In this case, the mass of the smartphone is equal to 113 grams.

Appearance

The Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 is similar to the S II. So to speak, outwardly it is just a reduced copy of the corresponding phone. The control elements are located in the same way, supplemented by a rectangular button, the body of the device has the same geometry.

Manufacturing material

The body of the smartphone is made of ordinary plastic. The back panel is painted black, the lid is not smooth, but embossed. A practical solution, considering the fact that the relief helps to avoid scratches and mechanical damage. At the same time, the lid will still rub off, and fingerprints on black plastic are much more noticeable than on white. As for the rest, we note that a chrome edging runs along the phone's perimeter. The plastic from which the Samsung S5830 Galaxy Ace is made (the firmware is available on the company's official website) is glossy.

Build quality

It can please people who have made their choice in favor of this device. Smartphone specialists have repeatedly conducted tests that reveal the device's excellent build quality. The device during long-term operation did not reveal any backlash or creaks. Even the most ordinary crunch did not appear. At the same time, the screen of the device is not protected by additional glass or plastic. That is why it will not be so difficult to scratch it.

Reliability and convenience

Such a small mass made it possible to successfully use the device. The phone Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 lies in the hand, the price of which is about nine thousand rubles, it is very reliable. This is also achieved through the ergonomic design, which is complemented by a perforated back panel. It is convenient to transport your phone in any pockets, be it jeans, a jacket or an ordinary shirt.

Front Panel

Here He is located in the upper part of the frontal side. Not far from him, to the side, nestled a speaker. Its volume is average, sometimes it is not enough in a conversation. There is no necessary stock, for which you can automatically set a minus. Yes, the quality is generally up to par. You can hear the interlocutor from that end of the wire legibly, the purity of the sound is not lame. But if you work in high noise conditions or the interlocutor has problems with the microphone (and maybe he speaks quietly himself), then this will be a serious problem.

Touch keys are located under the screen, which will allow us to get to the main menu, as well as go back one point. There is a backlight. It is not regulated. The backlight color is white. It is not visible in the light, although in low light conditions it becomes an obvious advantage of the device. Between the elements of the transition to the menu and the item back is a key with which we can move to the desktop of the device. This is a standard move for the creations of a South Korean manufacturer. The key is framed with chrome-plated plastic. It has a small stroke, it is pressed quite softly. If the user presses the button for a few seconds, a menu will open. In it, we can see which applications are currently running on the phone.

Left side

Here is a thin key that allows us to adjust the volume level in the device. With its help, we can change the sound mode, as well as control the volume in the media player, where music files and video clips are opened. A little higher you can find a sector in which there is a strap attachment. As a precaution, one cannot fail to note this.

Right side

There is a power control button on this side. She is responsible for locking and unlocking the device, as well as for turning it on and off. Slightly below the button, you can find a compartment into which the user can install a microSD memory card. This nest is covered with a special protective plug made of plastic. You will hear a soft click when the card is in place.

Bottom end

Upper end

There will be more choice here, after all. The composition consists of a jack for a 3.5 mm wired headset, as well as a MicroUSB port, which simultaneously serves as a means of synchronization with a personal computer and charging.

Rear panel

It has a large enough main camera peephole. There is a flash nearby, allowing you to take good quality photos in low light conditions. Well, everything ends with a sound speaker, which is covered with a metal mesh.

Removing the cover is easy enough. To do this, you just need to pry it in the area of \u200b\u200bthe lower end, for a special recess. When the user removes the back cover, he will be able to find the device battery under it. If you remove it too, you can see the slot into which the SIM card is installed.

Conclusion and reviews of the owners

In general, the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 makes a pretty good impression. And this should be noted. What do we have on the list of the main advantages of the device? First, there is a camera. Still, five megapixels do not lie on the road. Photos are of high quality, even in poor lighting conditions. Well, in general, this case is no exception.

Secondly, the software and the operating system were successfully implanted. It works fast enough, no special slowdowns were found during numerous tests. Thirdly, the advantage is an interesting, ergonomic design. But to compete with the most powerful devices in the segment, this is clearly not enough. Probably, a few words should be said about the dynamics of the device, which is distinguished by the purity of sound presentation.

Competitors

One of the competitors of Samsung Galaxy Ace is Huawei IDEO X5. Compared to the subject of our today's review, it has a more original design, which automatically counts as an advantage. In addition, the device has 512 MB of RAM, and a more powerful processor provides better performance. The processor operates at a frequency of 800 megahertz. In addition, the diagonal of this device will be larger by 0.3 inches. Huawei has a screen resolution of 480 by 800 pixels. The average cost of the device is practically the same - ten thousand rubles.

Another competitor is the LG Optimus Hub. Here we have a screen with the same diagonal. The resolution will be smaller, only 320 by 480 pixels. However, there is a camera (5 megapixels). The device has 512 MB of RAM and has a Qualcomm processor. It operates at frequencies up to 800 megahertz. The price of the device falls within the range of eight to nine thousand rubles.

Finally, let's answer the question on how to update the Samsung GT S5830 Galaxy Ace. To do this, we need a firmware for the device, which can be found on the company's official website. We also need appropriate programs. This is, of course, about Kies. After all the components are assembled, we connect the phone and start the automated file replacement process. However, the user does this at his own peril and risk, do not forget about it.

By the way, in the object of our today's review, the RAM is installed two times less. And this sometimes prompts buyers to think that it is better to take another device with better technical characteristics for the same price. And the built-in memory for storing user data hardly exceeds 150 megabytes.

The market for Android smartphones is going through another important stage of its development today, it is expanding, but now not at the expense of models of the upper price segment. The niche of top-end smartphones is getting very crowded, so manufacturers are starting to expand their portfolio of mid-range devices. Samsung's S5830 Galaxy Ace Android smartphone can be seen as a direct heir to the popular i5700 Galaxy Spica, which also stood out for its good price / functionality ratio.

Screen size, build quality, functionality, camera

Soiling, weak vibration

Verdict

Design, build quality

Galaxy ace has a nice design that vaguely resembles external iPhone view 4, but it's not hard to recognize the style of Samsung Android smartphones. The body of the device is completely made of plastic, there are options with a glossy and matte back cover, while it can be black or white... The device with black gloss looks the least practical; it quickly becomes covered with fingerprints and minor scratches. In general, the body has a good assembly, even with strong squeezing there is not the slightest hint of creaking.

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 scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. In practice, this means that if the smartphone accidentally "meets" with the keys in its pocket, then slight 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 operated by an operating room android systems 1, which is supplemented by the proprietary TouchWiz 3.0 interface. This shell has a number of improvements over standard Android, it implements fast access to the task manager, the file manager is installed by default, office suite ThinkFree and SocialHub social media app. In TouchWiz 3.0, you can flexibly configure the system menu and the quick launch panel, as well as add or remove desktops on your own, there can be from 1 to 7 desktops in total. standard Android Market install applications in Galaxy ace also available from Samsung Apps store. Otherwise, the capabilities of the smartphone correspond to the functionality of Android 2.2.1, the system supports synchronization with google services, has 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 is a button to turn off / lock the display, and on the left - a volume rocker. On top end there are a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a micro-USB port. Due to the enlarged display, work with Samsung Galaxy Ace Conveniently, there is no problem to click on the wrong icon or menu item. The display is highly responsive and multi-touch capable.

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 more 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 work, but when viewing "heavy" web pages or galleries with images in high resolution, there may be slight hiccups in the operation of the device. To install programs, the user has 158 MB of internal memory and the ability to use microSD cards in size
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 add a variety of effects to the photo. The quality of photos is at a fairly good level for smartphones, and largely depends on the lighting. But the video quality is not so good anymore, shooting is available only in 320x240 pixels.

Samsung Galaxy Ace sample photos

Exploitation

IN Galaxy ace a 1350 mAh battery is installed, which provides the smartphone with a little more than a day of work with the included data transfer. The volume of the earpiece and the ringtone is at a good level, but the vibration alert is not always felt. On this moment Samsung Galaxy Acecan be called one of the best Android smartphones in its class. The device has balanced characteristics and a good price / quality ratio.

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Specifications Samsung S5830 Galaxy Ace

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

Operating systemAndroid 2.2.1 with TouchWiz 3.0

CPUQualcomm MSM7227 800 MHz

MemoryRAM 278 MB, built-in 158 MB, slot for microSD cards up to 32 GB

ScreenTFT, 3.5 "(320 × 480), touchscreen, capacitive

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

Built-in camera5 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 featuresGPS, synchronization with Google services, accelerometer

Dimensions and weight112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5mm, 113g

Price$ 330 (2600 UAH)

Contents of delivery:

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

Positioning

We tested Fit (S5670) and Gio (S5660) from the line of Samsung Galaxy smartphones up to 10,000 rubles. The real bestseller remains - Ace (S5830). It differs from its predecessors by a large 3.5-inch display and a high-quality 5 MP camera with flash.

From the middle of December, sales of Galaxy Ace with the index "i" - S5830i will begin. This is a small upgrade to the S5830, which consists of installing a new 3D accelerator and processor with clock frequency 832 MHz.

Actually, this model will be discussed today.

Design, dimensions, controls

The Galaxy Ace smartphone is a classic candy bar with dimensions of 112.4 x 59.9 mm and a thickness of 11.5 mm. The device weighs 113 grams. Outwardly, it looks like a reduced a copy of Samsung Galaxy S II: Same body shape and control layout with a rectangular Home button. The device is made of plastic: the back cover is black, has a raised surface, the edging is chrome-plated around the perimeter, the material is glossy. Assembly Samsung Ace excellent: for a long time of testing, no creaking, no backlash, no crunch appeared. The screen is most likely not protected by special glass (or plastic), as it can be easily scratched with sharp objects. Even slight abrasions appeared during operation.

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

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

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

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

To remove the cover, you must 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

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

The viewing angles are small: under slopes the picture loses contrast. The brightness is adjusted manually in the "Display" settings, since there is no light sensor in the device. There you can also select a font (before downloading it from the Market), calibrate the three-axis accelerometer (BMA222), set the screen timeout (from 30 seconds to 30 minutes), enable or disable auto-rotation of information when the phone is tilted.

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

In general, a relatively average screen, which is inferior in color rendering to SE Mini / Mini Pro, Neo, and even more so - Samsung Wave S8500.

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

Samsung Ace display at various 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 * (CleareBlack AMOLED) (right):

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

Battery

The Samsung S5830 uses a 1350 mAh lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery. Model EB494358VU. The Galaxy Fit and Gio have exactly the same.

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

It charges about two and a half hours from USB, about 1.5 hours from the mains.

Communication capabilities

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

HSDPA speed - up to 7.2 Mbps. In the presence of Bluetooth version 2.1 (with a stereo profile A2DP) for file and voice transmission. There were no problems with connecting the headsets: it does not connect very quickly. Present 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 the "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 around 180 MB free), which is enough for most tasks. However, I would like to have 512 MB, that's exactly how much of it in Sony Ericsson Mini (and others like that). 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 one-section LED backlight. The maximum image resolution is 2560x1920 pixels, video recording (without autofocus) is in 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, in insufficient lighting conditions there is practically no "noise" Below are the comparison shots on Nokia 700 (left), Samsung Ace and Samsung Omnia W (right):

During video recording, the volume buttons can be used to adjust the double 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 (one shot, smile detection, continuous, panorama), scenes (landscape, night, sports, indoor, beach, sunset, etc.), backlight (off, off and automatic "), Settings. On the right is a gallery, switching from photo to video.

Photo settings:

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

Video mode interface: on the 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.

Full EXIF \u200b\u200binformation can be obtained from the 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 smartphone Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i has a processor operating at 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. It is a 40nm multimedia processor using CMOS technology. The main features are: use of 20MP digital cameras, FullHD video recording and playback, and 1 gigapixel 2D / 3D graphics rendering. Unfortunately, in practice it is no different from the Adreno 200/205.

During testing the device behaved quite stable: no freezes or brakes were observed.

System information:

Navigation

The smartphone has a GPS navigator. Its functionality is the same as in 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, assembly - Gingerbread.XXKL2.

Shell and menu

The familiar TouchWIZ 3.0 shell is used: seven desktops (3 by default) with widgets, a panel with a "Dialer", "Contacts", "Messages" and an entry to the "Menu". To unlock the screen, press the "Menu" button or the power button of the device and then move the background image to the side. The desktops are assigned: 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 with previously launched applications appears. There is also a task manager.

The menu is represented by 16 4x4 grid icons on one screen. By clicking on the "Menu" and choosing "change" in it, the shortcuts can be moved. Including, they can be installed in the lower panel (“Home” cannot be replaced).

Challenges

Standard dialer for Samsung phones. It is easy to get into contacts and call log from it. When dialing a number, a list of contacts starting with these digits appears in the input field window. To create a contact, you must click on the "plus" in the "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.

Posts

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

• Add topic
• Add text
• Delete text
• To invest
• Insert smiley
• Cancel

Applications

To install programs and games in the Galaxy Ace there is an application store "Android Market", and below is a list of those applications that have already been loaded into the phone's memory, mainly standard software.

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

The calendar.

Notes.

the Internet... Regular internet browser.

Market... Google app store.

Gmail... Email client from Google.

E-Mail... Mail client for different mail services.

Search

Cards... Google Maps for navigation.

Social Hub... it complex solutionintegrated as part of touchWiz shell 3.0 over the operating system of the device. It includes mechanisms to support a variety of data feed formats with a special implementation of their presentation. The user receives a kind of phone book, in which you can add not only a phone number, but also data from a social network (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace), email or internet messenger (ICQ, AOL).

Youtube... Client for viewing video 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-documents on your Android-communicator, which can be stored both on a memory card and in e-mails... Supports document scaling when viewing, various options 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 uninstall programs.

Web browser

Standard web browser. Surfing is much more comfortable than, for example, on the Gio and Fit - the screen size matters. Supports multi-touch - pinch zoom. In general, there were no problems: quickly opens pages, and the interface behaves smoothly.

Multimedia

Music player

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

The volume of the polyphonic speaker is low and is comparable to that of the Samsung Fit speaker. Reproduces cleanly, without overload. Headphone sound quality is typical for most low-cost Android devices. In short, all sound parameters are practically 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 is good. Operating range 85 - 108 MHz, RDS supported. Large digits of the current frequency appear on the screen, 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 are easy to find in the Gallery. The player is simple, with support for H264 / H263 codecs and MP4 and 3GP formats. The maximum video resolution is 640x360 pixels with a bitrate of no more than 2000 Kbps in MP4 format. There are no settings, only rewind videos and "play" / "pause".

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Ace smartphone made a good impression: good detailed photos, a high-quality voice speaker, a “smart” 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, a more modern Qualcomm MSM7230 processor with a clock frequency of 800 MHz. Besides, the diagonal of the screen is 3.8 inches, and the resolution is 480x800 pixels. The average cost of the X5 is about 10,000 rubles. Recommend.

The novelty 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 speed of 800 MHz and a more than attractive price tag - 8,000-9,000 rubles.

Musical Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman. As it seems to me, one of the most interesting smartphones of the outgoing year. With an average cost of 8,500 rubles, it has a powerful "gigahertz" processor Qualcomm MSM8255, 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: an 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 video recording in HD quality. Now you can buy it for 8,500 - 9,000 rubles.

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

Specifications:

• Class: Smartphone
• Form factor: candy bar
• Body 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 (USB 2.0) connector for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm for a headset
• Screen: capacitive, TFT-LCD 3.5 "" with a resolution of 320x480 pixels
• Camera: 5 MP with autofocus, video is recorded in QVGA
• Navigation: GPS
• Optional: accelerometer, proximity sensor, FM radio
• Battery: removable 1350 mAh lithium-ion (Li-Ion)
• Dimensions: 112x60x11.5 mm
• Weight: 113 grams

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