Galaxy A5 2016: know the strengths and weaknesses of the technical file – Globo.com

Galaxy A5 2016 came to Brazil as an intermediate cell option that should appeal to different types of consumers. It has a high resolution screen, processor promise a lot of power and a battery that lasts all day, according to the manufacturer. The dual chip smartphone goes for R $ 1,899. In addition to the positive characteristics, we must emphasize that the smartphone also has some negatives, such as the Android modified by Samsung

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See below what are the main strengths and weaknesses of the Galaxy A5 2016 and find out if the device is a good option for you, according to its use on a daily basis.

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POSITIVES

1. Good specifications

The Galaxy A5 in 2016 is considered one of the best alternatives among Samsung phones. The fact sheet includes an octa-core processor 1.6 GHz and RAM of 2 GB. Since the battery is 2,900 mAh battery that promises to hold a full day away from the outlets

Another interesting specification is the screen:. With a size of 5.2 inches and technology Super AMOLED, it It has a Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels). Thus, the density is 424 ppi (pixels per inch), preventing those “squares” are visible to the naked eye. The A5 camera does not make ugly. It is 13:05 PM, the front and rear sensors, respectively. In addition, the phone also records video in Full HD.

2. metal body and glass

Another nice feature of the A5 in 2016 is the device body. Unlike other smartphones from Samsung, as the Galaxy S5 , for example, the phone is made entirely of metal on the edges and side and glass on the screen and on the back. Thus, the cell resistance increases, and get a premium smartphone face.

3. Entrance to two chips

This point can not be used by all users, but have entry to two chips is always a good option. How to walk with two phones in your pocket can be quite uncomfortable, use two chips in the same unit facilitates the daily lives of people who need to have more than one phone line.

So the two slots for chips are a beautiful attractive for users who need the feature. Samsung calls this technology “Duos”.

NEGATIVE POINTS

1. TouchWiz, Android modified

This first negative point is quite common among phones from Samsung. Although factory come with the Android 5.0 Lollipop and include the update for the Android 6.0 Marshmallow , the manufacturer includes other apps and even modify the operating system interface of the Google .

currently, smartphones Motorola – which was bought by Lenovo – and the Nexus still retain the pure Android features. In the case of the Galaxy A5 2016 Samsung changes can frustrate users who like the original Google interface to your operating system.

2. Even design of other Samsungs

When buying a smartphone from Samsung, you will need to deal with a feature that does not compromise, but may bother: The phone has almost the same design the company’s other devices. Galaxy A7 Galaxy J5 and Galaxy S7, unless some changes are also very similar.

So if you want a phone that catches attention and that is different, is better to leave the Galaxy A5 2016 side and focus on other alternatives.

3. Only two slots

Consumers who opt for A5 2016 will have to choose between using two chips or use memory card. This is due to the hybrid tray phone, which includes only two slots (between SIM card and microSD).

This point is hardly serious, but, as the device has only 16 GB of internal storage, the importance of the memory card becomes greater. Therefore, you need to take a decision

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