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Review 2013: ZTE Grand X IN (mobile)-Atom Android with ignition problems
The ZTE Grand X IN. After the Motorola RAZR the second i phone with Intel Atom processor But the test can supposedly energy-saving CPU do not keep their promises.
The 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor uses the so-called Hyper-Threading technology, which the phone needs only one processor core, yet quite able to handle multiple tasks in parallel strands. Still working the Grand ZTE IN X not as efficient as the Motorola Razr i, which is also equipped with this CPU. When you open apps, wiping about different home screens and other duties, the Chinese can be like to have a Bedenksekunde time. In addition, we note significant stuttering. ZTE for March 2013 released an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean prospect that could improve performance.
With 1 GB of RAM, the ZTE phone is adequately equipped. As software is a modified version of Android 4 is used, which is manifested above all in the lockscreen, which offers a lot of shortcuts for calls, SMS and co. Meanwhile, many Android apps have been adapted to the Intel processor. Some applications need but still the "Houdini" emulator that simulates an ARM environment.
A 4.3-inch LCD with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels is used as the switching center. With close to 400 candelas per square meter of the display counts ZTE Grand X IN to good midfield. The color spectrum deviates from the optimum and tends toward yellow and red But the white point in the optimal range. As shown in the test pattern, is typical of the PenTile matrix a red and a green edge on the display recognizable. The pixel density of 256 pixels per inch is an average level. This means: If you look closely, recognizes individual pixels, the display acts but not grainy.
Time of testing, the Grand ZTE X costs around 230 euros in the price comparison. That one can expect for the price, precious device is clear. But the Grand ZTE X IN acts downright cheap. When you first unpack us an unpleasant plastic smell fills the air, which will vanish at least for a time. The display glass is very flexible so you can push in the operation up to the delicate screen. This can lead to permanent damage to the display. But there are also positive in terms of outfit: The smartphone is well and secure in the hand. Since the dimensions 127 x 65 x chat with 11 millimeters in limits, the Asians can be easily operated with one hand.
Even in daylight creates the 8-megapixel camera only satisfactory results. The colors are realistic, the sharpness can be something to be desired, as well as delivering these good light occurs noise. In artificial light falling from the photos too hot and with less sharpness. Even with light bars is a fuzzy, very rousing finish. The flash also brings no enlightenment. The picture is illuminated differently, some parts remain underexposed. For photos offers 2 GB of memory is not too much space, the purchase of a memory card inevitable.
The ZTE Grand IN X has an HSPA interface that allows mobile Internet excursions with a maximum speed of up to 21.1 Mbps. Our test page is fully loaded for below-average 4.8 seconds. The wireless-n mode, the charging time reduced to 2 seconds. A special feature: One of the last Android smartphone supports Flash Grand X IN.
For under 230 euros in online trading you should of course do not expect leaderboard winner, but expect a decent smartphone. However disappointed the ZTE Grand X IN. In many areas, including performance, camera and battery There reaps points for good usability and decent display. The nearly pristine Android operating system was a useful supplement to a few extra features. Therefore it is the ZTE Grand IN X creates even in the middle of the mobile leaderboard.
As an alternative, we recommend the Samsung Galaxy S Advance, which trumps with Android 4.1, a better touch screen and the excellent acoustics, the Grand X IN. The camera is slightly better. With a plastic case you also have to take Vorlieb. For around 240 euros, the price is very fair.
The 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor uses the so-called Hyper-Threading technology, which the phone needs only one processor core, yet quite able to handle multiple tasks in parallel strands. Still working the Grand ZTE IN X not as efficient as the Motorola Razr i, which is also equipped with this CPU. When you open apps, wiping about different home screens and other duties, the Chinese can be like to have a Bedenksekunde time. In addition, we note significant stuttering. ZTE for March 2013 released an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean prospect that could improve performance.
With 1 GB of RAM, the ZTE phone is adequately equipped. As software is a modified version of Android 4 is used, which is manifested above all in the lockscreen, which offers a lot of shortcuts for calls, SMS and co. Meanwhile, many Android apps have been adapted to the Intel processor. Some applications need but still the "Houdini" emulator that simulates an ARM environment.
Electric saving CPU? Not at all!
One advantage of the Intel processor to be frugality in terms of power consumption. In practice, however, disappointed with the battery performance. Duration calls with just over 5 hours and very thin 4.5 hours surfing we are not satisfied. In addition, the phone requires about three hours until it is fully charged. The acoustics of the phone is on mobile side mostly at a good level. The sound is mostly dull, the other side edoch articulate and loud. On landline side occurs sporadically noisy. In addition, of course, sound and volume are at an intermediate level. The hands-free messes with a low volume and a very muffled sound. The result is that the other side is so incomprehensible.
Display: Bright & sharp
A 4.3-inch LCD with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels is used as the switching center. With close to 400 candelas per square meter of the display counts ZTE Grand X IN to good midfield. The color spectrum deviates from the optimum and tends toward yellow and red But the white point in the optimal range. As shown in the test pattern, is typical of the PenTile matrix a red and a green edge on the display recognizable. The pixel density of 256 pixels per inch is an average level. This means: If you look closely, recognizes individual pixels, the display acts but not grainy.
Appearance: plastic-heavy
Time of testing, the Grand ZTE X costs around 230 euros in the price comparison. That one can expect for the price, precious device is clear. But the Grand ZTE X IN acts downright cheap. When you first unpack us an unpleasant plastic smell fills the air, which will vanish at least for a time. The display glass is very flexible so you can push in the operation up to the delicate screen. This can lead to permanent damage to the display. But there are also positive in terms of outfit: The smartphone is well and secure in the hand. Since the dimensions 127 x 65 x chat with 11 millimeters in limits, the Asians can be easily operated with one hand.
Camera: Underexposed
Even in daylight creates the 8-megapixel camera only satisfactory results. The colors are realistic, the sharpness can be something to be desired, as well as delivering these good light occurs noise. In artificial light falling from the photos too hot and with less sharpness. Even with light bars is a fuzzy, very rousing finish. The flash also brings no enlightenment. The picture is illuminated differently, some parts remain underexposed. For photos offers 2 GB of memory is not too much space, the purchase of a memory card inevitable.
Internet: flash, HSPA and Wi-Fi n
The ZTE Grand IN X has an HSPA interface that allows mobile Internet excursions with a maximum speed of up to 21.1 Mbps. Our test page is fully loaded for below-average 4.8 seconds. The wireless-n mode, the charging time reduced to 2 seconds. A special feature: One of the last Android smartphone supports Flash Grand X IN.
Conclusion: Not more than mediocrity
For under 230 euros in online trading you should of course do not expect leaderboard winner, but expect a decent smartphone. However disappointed the ZTE Grand X IN. In many areas, including performance, camera and battery There reaps points for good usability and decent display. The nearly pristine Android operating system was a useful supplement to a few extra features. Therefore it is the ZTE Grand IN X creates even in the middle of the mobile leaderboard.
Alternative
As an alternative, we recommend the Samsung Galaxy S Advance, which trumps with Android 4.1, a better touch screen and the excellent acoustics, the Grand X IN. The camera is slightly better. With a plastic case you also have to take Vorlieb. For around 240 euros, the price is very fair.
Review 2013: Sony Xperia Z (mobile) The smartphone samurai
In shining armor he stands: The newest smartphone samurai from the land of the rising sun. Instead he leads Katana Full HD display, quad-core CPU and a completely new UI design into the field. The Sony Xperia Z has in the test no effort to preserve his honor and achieved a near perfect result.
Full HD - that's 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. And five inches! This gives a pixel density of 445 ppi. The Xperia Z is the first smartphone available in Germany with such performance. You realize that as a normal user? Yes and no. Between a mobile phone screen with HD and Full HD are no worlds, yet the difference is noticeable. The extra pixels can be seen easily, or: You can not see them. HD videos look on the Z display a shade sharper. This helps not only the resolution but also the excellent LCD smartphone. Sony built a very clear, bright and yet vividly colored screen. AMOLED colors are indeed very colorful, the Z, the colors still represent more subtle and realistic in our photo gallery you will find several pictures of the Xperia comparison screens with the Samsung Galaxy S3.
But the CPU of the Z get along with the many pixel to be displayed? The answer is: Yes, it creates it. The processor from Qualcomm - Snapdragon S4 Pro - with four cores and a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, together with the GPU Adreno 320 and 2 GB of RAM rarely trouble to keep to the pace consistently liquid. Only the camera app should start a little faster. Otherwise, the screens run smoothly, apps open quickly and new games are no problem for the Xperia Z.
Full HD - that's 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. And five inches! This gives a pixel density of 445 ppi. The Xperia Z is the first smartphone available in Germany with such performance. You realize that as a normal user? Yes and no. Between a mobile phone screen with HD and Full HD are no worlds, yet the difference is noticeable. The extra pixels can be seen easily, or: You can not see them. HD videos look on the Z display a shade sharper. This helps not only the resolution but also the excellent LCD smartphone. Sony built a very clear, bright and yet vividly colored screen. AMOLED colors are indeed very colorful, the Z, the colors still represent more subtle and realistic in our photo gallery you will find several pictures of the Xperia comparison screens with the Samsung Galaxy S3.
But the CPU of the Z get along with the many pixel to be displayed? The answer is: Yes, it creates it. The processor from Qualcomm - Snapdragon S4 Pro - with four cores and a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, together with the GPU Adreno 320 and 2 GB of RAM rarely trouble to keep to the pace consistently liquid. Only the camera app should start a little faster. Otherwise, the screens run smoothly, apps open quickly and new games are no problem for the Xperia Z.
True greatness, well packed
During a five-inch giant screen must be no less than express concern about whether the dimensions of the case are still reasonable. Sony achieved a strong performance at this point, because the Z is slightly larger than a Galaxy S3 and sits well in the hand. To the smartphone display, there is little space frame, which holds the chassis total in reasonable moderation. A real highlight is the processing of the Xperia Z. The glass casing looks classy, ??sturdy and feels good even. Sony to us explained that the company is working with its mineral glass with Gorilla Glass and Dragon Trail. The result is an extremely robust and smooth glass. At the edges and corners Sony uses a rubberized coating. Pretty clever, because the Xperia Z should once fall to the ground, it bounces off the side not directly on its display or back glass. In addition, the Z is protected by IP 57 against dust and water. Therefore even small flaps to make the sides of the device, which is provided with a rubber seal to complete all the inputs and inserts. Specifically, it is a side-mounted micro-USB input MHL-compatible. Sits at the head of the jack input on the right side of the slot for the microSIM. This joins another slot for microSD cards. How to Upgrade the free with nearly 12 GB of internal memory for orderly. In our test, the Xperia swallowed Z behaviourless microSDXC one card with 64 GB.
Top surfers with perseverance
The Xperia Z offers all online standards that you could want in a smartphone currently. The fastest way is with LTE, because then our 600 Kbyte test site opens in less than two seconds. Outside the 4G network you can surf with still fast HSPA + or course wlan. The operation of the pre-installed Chrome browser works fine, the zoom column width by double tap actually expected to go a bit faster.
The Achilles' heel of current Xperia smartphones has always been the battery. The Z series is the dishonorable not continue. At full output power achieved GSM smartphone exceptional phone duration of over eleven hours. Even the online life is respectable, but not record-breaking. For the extremely bright and large display sucks logically enormously to the battery. That the 2330 mAh battery in a worst-case scenario comes to full brightness at 5:07 hours, is all right. With the comprehensive and easy to use power saving settings and automatic brightness you bring out more clearly. With typical use, the Z has only every other day at the gas station. There remains then usually about three hours.
The Achilles' heel of current Xperia smartphones has always been the battery. The Z series is the dishonorable not continue. At full output power achieved GSM smartphone exceptional phone duration of over eleven hours. Even the online life is respectable, but not record-breaking. For the extremely bright and large display sucks logically enormously to the battery. That the 2330 mAh battery in a worst-case scenario comes to full brightness at 5:07 hours, is all right. With the comprehensive and easy to use power saving settings and automatic brightness you bring out more clearly. With typical use, the Z has only every other day at the gas station. There remains then usually about three hours.
Jelly Bean Deluxe
The Japanese overtake the competition not only in terms of hardware, the software makes a significant step forward. The Xperia Z comes with Android 4.1.2 and the revised Sony UI on the market. An update to Android 4.2 +, according to Sony already in the starting blocks. Thanks to the existing software version benefited the Z about Google Now and numerous performance improvements. The new Sony UI is not a major overhaul, but the designs or add meaningfully and purposefully. The new lockscreen is either direct access to camera, a music player widget or just the start screen. In the App Drawer you group applications together in folders, sort them individually or automatically alphabet or download time. In the Recent apps view we find the small apps that are put on, on the screen displayed application.
Sony ingeniously solves the sequence of Android is so important in individualization. A long press on the home screen reduces the startup screens and displays in the lower third of the display to four menu items. With these you access to apps, widgets, themes, and backgrounds. Just tap one of the options will then display all the widgets, themes and more. Apps simply pull on one of the screens, with styles and backgrounds to get a preview. You can create up to seven homescreens. The Xperia Z also supports Miracast, which is demonstrated in this video. With this technology you can send data at up to 1080p and 5.1 surround sound via wireless to compatible devices. I mean, you mirror the display of Xperia Z 1:1 on a Full HD TV, the Miracast support, and control it remotely via mobile phone screen. The coupling takes place via NFC.
Sony ingeniously solves the sequence of Android is so important in individualization. A long press on the home screen reduces the startup screens and displays in the lower third of the display to four menu items. With these you access to apps, widgets, themes, and backgrounds. Just tap one of the options will then display all the widgets, themes and more. Apps simply pull on one of the screens, with styles and backgrounds to get a preview. You can create up to seven homescreens. The Xperia Z also supports Miracast, which is demonstrated in this video. With this technology you can send data at up to 1080p and 5.1 surround sound via wireless to compatible devices. I mean, you mirror the display of Xperia Z 1:1 on a Full HD TV, the Miracast support, and control it remotely via mobile phone screen. The coupling takes place via NFC.
Plain and clear: The Sound
High-end multimedia is the one calls the other. With the Z you are prepared for both. Although we hear on mobile side a slight background noise, sound and volume, however, are so good that not experience the slightest problem with the communication. The same applies to the fixed network side, the noise is somewhat lower. Even the speakerphone does not fail and provides a loud and relatively good sound. Speaking of Sound: The Walkman app provides a good interface, numerous features such as downloading of album art and additional information for each song. Add an equalizer with several presets and the brilliant-sounding sound profile Clearaudio + comes. This brings out the best in every song, ensures crystal clear bass and powerful sound. According to Sony, the technology reconstructs lost during compression previous frequency ranges, improves the bass and reduces noise at high volume. Thus, the good clean sound is also transported into the ear grab, the Japanese. High-quality in-ear headset with three pairs of earplugs in different sizes in the package
Megapixels are not everything
The camera specifications are impressive: 13 megapixels, Exmor RS, auto focus, continuous shooting at 1,000 frames per minute. Even the front camera with 2.2 megapixels allows video calls in HD. In the test we get with the burst shot mode from 800 to 900 pictures in 60 seconds. More than enough, in our opinion. The camera app shines with countless options and modes. The maximum resolution is about taking pictures at 12.7 megapixels. Our test images convince at daylight and artificial light with good sharpness, which drops to no side, and very nice colors. Even here, however, show little contrast problems. Because at this point we come to the only real criticism that we must adhere to the Xperia Z. With the HDR function geknipste pictures do not come close to real HDR images zoom cameras. In addition, the Sony cam fails in low light conditions. Although images are bright, but not a bit sharp and pretty muddy out. The video player of the Z records in Full HD, like our test video with good sharpness and ordinary colors.
Conclusion: Nippon's Best
Sometimes, there are devices that are technically just a little bit further than the competition. The Sony Xperia Z is one such device. Why? Because it's the Japanese manage to combine high-end features and basic virtues. Because the Xperia Z has a class cabinetry, which nevertheless still has a microSD slot and is extremely robust even in spite of elegance. Because the display of the Z with 5 inches and very high brightness would be a real battery killer, the phone but in the worst-case scenario by holding still for five hours. And because Sony does not hesitate, in transforming its UI to venture a look at the competition. The Z is exciting, progressive and balanced at the same time. The only real complaint about the Xperia Z is the camera, which convinces with good lighting conditions but, in bad light but their sharpness problems. If you want to keep a piece of smartphone future in their hands must be separated from currently about 600 euro.
Alternative
Another smartphone with full HD display, LTE and quad-core CPU? Does not yet exist. Whoever wants the best, for there is no way on Xperia Z. Who can do without full HD, but LTE needs, we recommend the Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE, which currently occupies fifth place in our Hall of Fame, and with 460 euros is a lot cheaper than the Xperia Z.
Review 2013: Samsung Ativ S (Mobile)-Galaxy S3 without Android
The Samsung S Ativ has passed the test of CHIP Online. Like have the pin sharp and colorful display, good camera and the high value. We were less impressed by the half-baked operating system, Windows Phone 8 and the lack of LTE support.
Closely related: The Ativ S not only looks like the Galaxy S3, it also feels more like one. The most important difference: Instead of Android running on the S Ativ the latest Microsoft operating system, Windows Phone 8th Can the Ativ against Nokia, HTC and Co. say?
The operating system: As in the Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 provides good ideas, but it is not perfect. A major shortcoming: Very many famous and popular apps from other stores were not (yet) implemented for the Windows Phone Store. In addition, the S can Ativ performance when scrolling through lists attractively designed, tiles and menus to be desired. Repeatedly occurs hake time interruptions, which is particularly noticeable in faster navigation through menus. And most importantly the application works fast unsorted list and confusing.
There are also animations - about when the contacts open - which look smart, but valuable time. Whole 1.7 seconds it takes for the initial view of the contact is opened. Overall, Windows Phone 8 acts not perfectly matched to the hardware. Instead of a house built into the processor Samsung S Ativ strong, clocked at 1.5 GHz S4 Plus CPU from Qualcomm. Samsung apps like the "Music Hub" Chaton Now and installed prior to manufacturer and extend the operating system to a music store, a WhatsApp competitor and a location-based news and weather service. UPDATE: During the time of testing no free navigation software was available, Nokia filed within a few days after the full-fledged navigation app Here Drive, which is also available on other manufacturers to fully and freely available.
Operate your Samsung S Ativ a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen. The expert knows: In the Android counterpart Samsung Galaxy S3 a screen sits with very similar specifications. And indeed, the display test achieved the screen of the Samsung S Ativ comparable values. AMOLED typically the black is full, the little bluish white and the gaudy colors. The luminance at full white screen could be higher with about 269 candelas per square meter, sometimes the display looks terrible dark. The contrast is 197:1 with a good level.
Samsung built in Ativ S an 8-megapixel camera. While in daylight provides convincing recordings with great sharpness, good lighting and color fidelity, the photos are clear in artificial light from too warm. Sharpness and contrast remain still on a good to satisfactory levels. In light bars has trouble the notches to suppress the noise and deliver clear images. The LED flash brings light into the darkness of desire, with his night shots look pretty sharp, well lit and fairly true colors. Us the real trigger button on the side of the unit particularly like. A slight pressure activates the autofocus, a solid start recording. Exemplary.
Regarding the sound quality need by Ativ S not to hide the phone in front of the competition. Although occasionally occur in the noise on the line, but the other party is always well understood. Phone works under adverse conditions due to high maximum volume and full sound good. The hands-free does not provide good quality: often sound tinny and distant interlocutor, also disturbs a lot of noise. For the duration of your calls can be better from the free mode.
At maximum transmission power at least the way you blathering 7:40 hours. Here the battery with 2,300 mAh capacity provides good work. By comparison, the S3 has employed his 2,100-mAh battery, a similar value of 7:23 hours. While surfing is good with 6:30 hours at maximum screen brightness for a screen of this size also to the greens.
Unlike the new Nokia Lumia-generation Samsung waived in Ativ S entirely on the LTE interface. Too bad, because in a new flagship belongs into the fast data transmission. Thanks to HSPA + with up to 42.2 megabits per second speed data excursions are still possible. Our 600-Kbyte test page is fully loaded in 4.6 seconds. Using wireless n goes even faster. In contrast to the Galaxy S3 Ativ S transmits not only with the 2.4 GHz but also 5-GHz wireless networks. Wi-Fi Direct, NFC and Bluetooth 3.0, the Ativ S is well equipped. The internal memory is about 15 GB in size, which is plentiful. Optionally, expand it using microSD card up to 32 GB. Via microUSB version 2.0 the connection works to the computer. A host mode does not exist.
Closely related: The Ativ S not only looks like the Galaxy S3, it also feels more like one. The most important difference: Instead of Android running on the S Ativ the latest Microsoft operating system, Windows Phone 8th Can the Ativ against Nokia, HTC and Co. say?
The operating system: As in the Nokia Lumia 920 Windows Phone 8 provides good ideas, but it is not perfect. A major shortcoming: Very many famous and popular apps from other stores were not (yet) implemented for the Windows Phone Store. In addition, the S can Ativ performance when scrolling through lists attractively designed, tiles and menus to be desired. Repeatedly occurs hake time interruptions, which is particularly noticeable in faster navigation through menus. And most importantly the application works fast unsorted list and confusing.
There are also animations - about when the contacts open - which look smart, but valuable time. Whole 1.7 seconds it takes for the initial view of the contact is opened. Overall, Windows Phone 8 acts not perfectly matched to the hardware. Instead of a house built into the processor Samsung S Ativ strong, clocked at 1.5 GHz S4 Plus CPU from Qualcomm. Samsung apps like the "Music Hub" Chaton Now and installed prior to manufacturer and extend the operating system to a music store, a WhatsApp competitor and a location-based news and weather service. UPDATE: During the time of testing no free navigation software was available, Nokia filed within a few days after the full-fledged navigation app Here Drive, which is also available on other manufacturers to fully and freely available.
4.8-inch display with Super AMOLED technology
Operate your Samsung S Ativ a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen. The expert knows: In the Android counterpart Samsung Galaxy S3 a screen sits with very similar specifications. And indeed, the display test achieved the screen of the Samsung S Ativ comparable values. AMOLED typically the black is full, the little bluish white and the gaudy colors. The luminance at full white screen could be higher with about 269 candelas per square meter, sometimes the display looks terrible dark. The contrast is 197:1 with a good level.
Good camera with subdued lighting weakness
Samsung built in Ativ S an 8-megapixel camera. While in daylight provides convincing recordings with great sharpness, good lighting and color fidelity, the photos are clear in artificial light from too warm. Sharpness and contrast remain still on a good to satisfactory levels. In light bars has trouble the notches to suppress the noise and deliver clear images. The LED flash brings light into the darkness of desire, with his night shots look pretty sharp, well lit and fairly true colors. Us the real trigger button on the side of the unit particularly like. A slight pressure activates the autofocus, a solid start recording. Exemplary.
Appearance: The better S3
Not only with the display, also with regard to the extent we see parallels to the Galaxy S3. Its dimensions are 137 x 71 x 9 mm and are similar to those of the S3 (136 x 70 x 9 mm) thick. The focus of the unit appears to be deeper than the S3, the total edgier Ativ S is better in the hand than its Android counterpart. Taste is not to argue that aluminum look of Ativ S tells us, however. Since nothing creaks or wobbles bothers us not continue because the material is actually mostly made of polycarbonate.
Music Player: Great sound, but no equalizer
The quality of the included Samsung headphones is excellent. Both the bass and the treble come nicely. The shielding of easy carrying in-ear headphones is so good that you in the subway at the request no longer your outside world perceive. An equalizer for sound control, the S Ativ however.
Acoustics & Battery: In the green area
Regarding the sound quality need by Ativ S not to hide the phone in front of the competition. Although occasionally occur in the noise on the line, but the other party is always well understood. Phone works under adverse conditions due to high maximum volume and full sound good. The hands-free does not provide good quality: often sound tinny and distant interlocutor, also disturbs a lot of noise. For the duration of your calls can be better from the free mode.
At maximum transmission power at least the way you blathering 7:40 hours. Here the battery with 2,300 mAh capacity provides good work. By comparison, the S3 has employed his 2,100-mAh battery, a similar value of 7:23 hours. While surfing is good with 6:30 hours at maximum screen brightness for a screen of this size also to the greens.
Interfaces: All aboard
Unlike the new Nokia Lumia-generation Samsung waived in Ativ S entirely on the LTE interface. Too bad, because in a new flagship belongs into the fast data transmission. Thanks to HSPA + with up to 42.2 megabits per second speed data excursions are still possible. Our 600-Kbyte test page is fully loaded in 4.6 seconds. Using wireless n goes even faster. In contrast to the Galaxy S3 Ativ S transmits not only with the 2.4 GHz but also 5-GHz wireless networks. Wi-Fi Direct, NFC and Bluetooth 3.0, the Ativ S is well equipped. The internal memory is about 15 GB in size, which is plentiful. Optionally, expand it using microSD card up to 32 GB. Via microUSB version 2.0 the connection works to the computer. A host mode does not exist.
Conclusion: No stroke of genius
Although allowed the Samsung S Ativ no major blunders, which may not be due to the last loan from the Android counterparts. But unlike the Galaxy S3 us the Windows operating system is limited to the S Ativ too strong. Moreover, it does not act without bucking and chug, allows repeatedly misfire or Bedenksekunden. In the phone, battery, camera and display the Ativ S cuts as well as the S3.
Alternatives
With a price of only 440 euros Ativ the south is at the level of the Galaxy S3, which costs about the same. May it be an Android phone, the Galaxy S3 is clearly the better choice, with more personalization options and a much wider selection of apps. Compared to the Nokia Lumia 920 is Ativ S is round € 100. But remember that you are not only LTE, but also other Nokia devices, reserved services such as free music service Mix Radio. Here be worth the extra cost. Trading on-line demands for a Lumia 920 is currently 550 euros.
Review 2013: LG Optimus G (mobile)-G makes good!
Conclusion: The precious LG Optimus G consists in the test with a good OS UI Combined, LTE, a long battery life and a sharp display in the scene. Those looking for the needle in the haystack, it takes place in the non-expandable memory.
The LG Optimus G must be in the test only the Sony Xperia Z beaten. The reason for this excellent result especially are top values ??surfing thanks to LTE and the handling due to a beautifully fluid performance for the quad-core processor from Qualcomm S4 per 1.5 GHz and 2 GB of RAM are responsible. The display also plays a big role: The 4.7-inch LCD screen with 1,280 x dissolves at 768. This gives a good pixel density of 319 pixels per inch. In the laboratory, the display achieved at ambient light brightness of 332 candelas per square meter. This is not quite at the level of other LG displays, but is still in order. Color appearance is very natural and not as crisp as an AMOLED display. The strong mobile phone hardware is packed by LG in a very classy effect coat housing is also durable because the front and back of Gorilla Glass 2 are made.
On the back of a similar pattern shimmering is introduced into the glass plate, such as LG already installed the Nexus 4th The Optimus G is very good in the hand and feels valued, albeit at somewhat edgy. With dimensions of 132 x 69 x 10 millimeters, the device remains still handy.
On the back of a similar pattern shimmering is introduced into the glass plate, such as LG already installed the Nexus 4th The Optimus G is very good in the hand and feels valued, albeit at somewhat edgy. With dimensions of 132 x 69 x 10 millimeters, the device remains still handy.
Camera: dim light-weakness
The camera of Optimus G dissolves with 13 megapixels. The test images show that the G-model shoots colored realistic, sharp and high contrast images. To the edge takes the focus off however. Photos come in artificial light with the LG phone without, in other smartphones frequent yellow tinge. In pubs light the camera has problems with the lighting, and the noise is quite strong. At night using the Optimus G the flash is not optimal and has strong focus problems. To summarize: is good for pictures in daylight and artificial light, the great camera, the light is bad, you have problems with the Optimus G, take pictures still good photos. The test video in full HD resolution shows that the camera can score according to weather conditions with natural color reproduction and sharp definition.
Performance: Fast & liquid
LG uses the Android 4.1.2 and sets about the house Optimus UI. We observed no jerkiness or delays, basic apps such as the SMS editor, contacts and browser are clearly ready in under one second. Also switching between homescreens succeed liquid. In-house apps are also on board. In addition, there are extras like a remote service application, a practical interpretation and an app for sharing content via DLNA.
Network: LTE, Wi-Fi, HSPA +
Our 600-Kbyte test page is thanks to LTE and Wi-a are charged in about 2.5 seconds - that fits! Outside the G LTE surfing with up to 42.2 Mbit / s HSPA + network. Bluetooth version 4.0, WiFi Direct and an FM radio with RDS support are natural for a phone in this class. Speaking of music: the player together with the equalizer and provided headphones disappoint, the sound is even with bass boost to mau.
Battery & Voice Quality: No failure
Around 5:50 hours surfing the LG Optimus G at full screen brightness on the Internet. No peak, but still good. With well over ten hours at maximum transmit power you can get through a full day with call duration. In general, we can lay the phone you with the Optimus G to my heart, because the voice quality is to landline and mobile phone side always good. Earned little praise, however, the raspy and tinny speakerphone.
Alternative: Sony Xperia Z
For a similar price you are currently receiving the winners of phone-best list, the Sony Xperia Z. The test showed that the Japanese contributed almost no weaknesses. The screen is 5 inches instead of 4.7 inches in size, which makes the Xperia Z itself is slightly larger than the Optimus G. In terms of multimedia, it has the lead, thanks to Full HD display and a much better music player. Currently costs the Sony Xperia Z around 600 euros in online trading.
Review 2013: HTC One (mobile)-The One and Only
Conclusion: HTC puts everything on one card - and wins. One is for the HTC Android phones new standards in processing and performance. The Full HD screen with one of the best that the smartphone market will bear. Slight weaknesses show up but the "Ultra pixel" camera and the daring UI.
HTC delivers the One a smartphone, which features not only with hot hardware, but also wants to break new ground. Place on the 5-inch train jump, it left the Taiwanese on a touchscreen with "only" 4.7 inches on the diagonal, which is due to the low housing width can still mostly good use with one hand. The case makes for its convex shape and the materials used a very high-quality impression. The 145 grams of aluminum is light mobile phone in terms of looks on a par with the iPhone 5. The beautiful design but also requires that you miss out on a removable battery and a memory card slot. A microSIM is the only thing they can put into one. Therefore, the Taiwanese block in the standard version available in Germany lush 32 GB of memory, of which you have about 25 GB available.
Pocket cinema: Full HD and booming sound
One of the screen is on the case in anything. 4.7 inches and a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels yield a pixel density of about 468 ppi - at a normal viewing distance so far beyond the point at which the human eye can perceive individual pixels. The brightness of ambient light, at just under 500 candela / m in the very good range. Also the color of the LCD display is much better than some of the Xperia Z. If you look at the screen from an angle, it is only minimally darker while leaving colors and contrasts almost completely preserved.
Next to the display reaps the inflated by Beats Audio Sound of One praise. Above and below the display sits in each case a wide, even front radiating speakers. Together they provide a sound quality that we have never heard of any smartphone: music and voices coming clear, loud and powerful sound from the speakers. The reason might be that the One, the HTC Beats Audio sound profile also activated when a headset is connected. Speaking: After a long time the manufacturer has been backing a decent in-ear headset with verhedderungssicherem flat cable. The plugs sit convey good and a very good sound in the ears. In sound loud, clear and enormous bass-strong. Who is the bass too much, can turn Beats Audio.
Sense 5.0: Funct it with the flashing feed?
HTC Android 4.1.2 installed on the One. In addition, the completely redesigned UI Sense 5.0 comes with flashing feed. The default home screen consists of three parts. At the top is emblazoned along with the HTC Clock weather widget. Including various tiles with the latest news and Twitter and Facebook messages are arranged. But only if you want to. Social networking integration muffle not have an account and can only news websites from the as yet limited offer pool view. In addition to flashing Feed screen HTC allowed four more home screens, each of which can be set as the home screen. Who does not like the flashing feed, so it can "hide", by specifying a different home screen as a start screen. Another new feature is the arrangement of the buttons below the display. Right we find the home button, which opens to double tap the Recent Apps and prolonged pressure on Google Now. Links from the HTC logo is the back button. A long press on one of the normal homescreen widget opens the index. The App Drawer shows either 3x4 or 4x5 app icons on a page. There you can also create folders and sort the apps alphabetically or randomly. In the bottom bar always appears, can also be created folder. Among the pre-installed apps we find Tune-in radio, a solid music player and a TV App. With this setup the One than any TV remote control, because the on-off switch also serves as an infrared transmitter. That works fine in the test with a Sony TV. Sense 5 everything seems to operate in all, something leaner and sometimes a bit awkward. After a short orientation, the UI does a good job, pure Android 4.2 but we would have preferred.
The power of the dragon
Inside the One very diligent work of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 of. This new CPU shows how to run an Android phone to: the performance is smooth, fast and smoothly at all times. Even top phones like the Nexus One, the 4 or X + come because not approach to the One. The quad-core clocked at 1.7 GHz and is supported by 2 GB of RAM. Accordingly fall of the benchmark tests. In the somewhat outdated, graphics-rich quadrant test makes the One leaves the competition far behind, and the current Geekbench it is even slightly ahead of the Samsung Nexus Tablet 10th
No ultra-pixel revolution
When the camera dares HTC experiment. Rather than cram more and more pixels onto the sensor, the Taiwanese limit at constant sensor size to four megapixels. Each pixel is thus a larger area for light collection available, combined with an optical image stabilizer and a wide aperture, this should also be in low light conditions to ensure that the One always can absorb low-noise and bright images. In practice, we first that four megapixels are four megapixels, no matter how they are called. The images of the HTC cam thus fall from small and are only a very limited zoom or beschneidbar. Distant details are not visible in the pictures. Moreover, delights us with the clippers but - in unzoomed state - quite sharp, color fidelity and nice bright images. Even in low light or complete darkness with flash, keep the noise in check, the colors remain true and the brightness up. The "ultra-pixel" camera revolutionized nothing, but gives a thoroughly decent quality. Also, the image stabilizer is clean. A side effect of the low resolution image: The file size of the photos in an average of only 1.3 MByte.
As a special feature, we want to mention Zoe. One can summarize the 3-second videos and images to a longer and aufpimpen highlight video with special effects. An Instagram for videos, so to speak. This just created clips, you can then upload to the Website Zoe share. The One snaps and also filmed in HDR mode, these shots look a bit better than other smartphones with HDR camera, but are far from the level of a real camera. Normal full-HD movie recording act very sharp contrast, true colors and fluid, like our test video shows.
Once a power saving mode please
This one comes with a permanently installed 2200 mAh battery. The call duration at maximum transmission power creates one less than eight hours, the battery is completely exhausted after three hours fully charged. The online runtime at full screen brightness at just under six hours in the good range. When the power save mode, it extended in the test for a full hour. Moreover, our review unit was in daily use by almost two full days without being charged must.
Voice quality: Go's too loud?
The One transmits its booming sound at least a little bit on the phone and service. To mobile and fixed network side the One sounds very good, loud and always understandable. On mobile phone side, the responsibility is also as clear and noise-free, that we are in silent phases ask whether the connection is still alive. The rejection of ambient noise works well. In speakerphone mode, it sounds from the big speakers blechig easy, but very loud and easy to understand. The caller on the other end, however, the bill pays for the loud sound One: The caller is hard to understand, sounds dull and far too quiet.
Alternative
If it still may be a bit larger, we recommend the Sony Xperia Z. The Full HD screen of the smartphone from Japan is no less than 5 inches, while the waterproof housing is designed to send more angular. Therefore, the Z is not quite as smooth in the hand, like the HTC one. Moreover, it is not quite as smooth, but also provides a very good performance. Both phones operate at a high level. Z for the Xperia you currently pay at least 575 euros in online trading, so a few euros less than for one that is currently pre-order starting at 600 Euro.
Review 2013:Samsung Galaxy S3 (mobile)-The Empire Strikes Back
The Samsung Galaxy S3 makes the final test with the HTC-invasion at the forefront of mobile leaderboard. Captured with impressive results in most test categories it totally deserves the top position. Only Samsung's innovation department should once again to report.
In the shell of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is based on polycarbonate. It should be particularly stable and scratch resistant, but feels like plastic. However, the S3 has clearly quality than its predecessor. On an iPhone 4S or HTC One S with metallic components, it comes in this category but not approach. We liked how Samsung uses almost the entire surface of the device for the display. Therefore, the cell phone is despite the XXL touchscreens no greater than about the Galaxy Nexus. Admittedly, to operate the touch screen with one hand is not easy.
Under the thin battery cover conceals a removable battery and one slot for a microSIM card and a microSD card with - according to Samsung - up to 64 GB capacity. Intern will assist you in Germany available in 16-gigabyte version over 11 GB free disk space. Samsung puts on it but still 50 GB Dropbox storage for two years. The announced S3 versions with 32 and 64 GB are not initially distributed in Germany.
In the shell of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is based on polycarbonate. It should be particularly stable and scratch resistant, but feels like plastic. However, the S3 has clearly quality than its predecessor. On an iPhone 4S or HTC One S with metallic components, it comes in this category but not approach. We liked how Samsung uses almost the entire surface of the device for the display. Therefore, the cell phone is despite the XXL touchscreens no greater than about the Galaxy Nexus. Admittedly, to operate the touch screen with one hand is not easy.
Under the thin battery cover conceals a removable battery and one slot for a microSIM card and a microSD card with - according to Samsung - up to 64 GB capacity. Intern will assist you in Germany available in 16-gigabyte version over 11 GB free disk space. Samsung puts on it but still 50 GB Dropbox storage for two years. The announced S3 versions with 32 and 64 GB are not initially distributed in Germany.
The power of four cores
The Galaxy S3 is. The HTC One X, the second in this country available smartphone with quad-core CPU As our tests show that the One X built Tegra 3 platform running at 4 +1 architecture is not quite round. Samsung's Exynos processor in the S3-4412-makes it better. The cores can be individually controlled and reduced to a minimum of 200 MHz. In less complex programs, the CPU automatically restricted accordingly to use less power. This works perfectly on S3, with very few exceptions. Even quick exchange between rigid apps and videos or playing games succeed. The opening applications happens quickly, almost running Android without any lag. Only when calling the widget index the S3 shrugs minimal. If you want to return via home button to the starting screen, the Samsung phone approved but mostly a small pause. In a majority of benchmark tests, we examined more closely in our photo gallery, reached the quad new records.
When Web Surfing the Galaxy S3 also proposes excellent. Via HSPA + with up to 21.1 megabits per second in the downlink opens the S3 our 600 Kbyte large test site in unprecedented 2.6 seconds. Over the WLAN manages this in 3.1 seconds - too quick, but not a new optimum. Prima: The S3 is always booked automatically into the best available Wi-Fi network. The operation of the browser goes smoothly by hand. A small drawback is, however, we also noticed: the zoom function by double-column width is not correct - a typical disease of the Android-4-browser.
When Web Surfing the Galaxy S3 also proposes excellent. Via HSPA + with up to 21.1 megabits per second in the downlink opens the S3 our 600 Kbyte large test site in unprecedented 2.6 seconds. Over the WLAN manages this in 3.1 seconds - too quick, but not a new optimum. Prima: The S3 is always booked automatically into the best available Wi-Fi network. The operation of the browser goes smoothly by hand. A small drawback is, however, we also noticed: the zoom function by double-column width is not correct - a typical disease of the Android-4-browser.
The new innovation hope?
Let's talk about having always known as special features of the S3. The new voice control S-Voice in the German variant was found in our testing as completely immature. With numerous translation errors, many problems with the voice recognition and some strange German-English gibberish they fit into a cabinet of curiosities rather than in a smartphone flagship. Too bad, because in principle, S-voice functions such as WLAN and Bluetooth on and off, opening apps and navigating in Germany, so it would be theoretically superior to Apple's Siri against.
For this work the direct call. When you call a contact and the phone to his ear, keeping the phone automatically dials the number. S3 which uses either the top number in the contact window, or defined as a default. By the way: This also works from a text message out - you can therefore save the detour through the phone book. Something strange how the "smart sleep" mode (also known as Smart Stay). Once you are no longer looking at the screen, it should go out of the Samsung advertising According. In truth, the function is enabled then only the set screen timeout. The intelligent sleep mode is more a smarter alert mode that had the test but also works well as long as we had turned our faces to the screen, he did not go out too.
The picture-in-picture feature is impressive, but also comes up against certain limits. You can use it like this: When watching a video, press the button at the bottom right of the video and moves in a smaller window. The S3 will continue to run smoothly, and they can now, for example, surf the web while keeping the clip in the small picture in mind. This only works with stored video, so do not, for example, in video streaming via YouTube. The new social features of the camera are not as comfortable as advertised. The Galaxy was supposed to synchronize contacts stored images with people on geknipsten photos. This works in the test, however, particularly since the phone only on images with a bright environment at all perceive faces. A comparison with images stored contact creates the S3 is not.
All in all the most "innovative" features the S3 seem somewhat arbitrary and not thought very end. Voice control is botched, picture-in-picture only works for offline videos, the automatic screen timeout is not quite what Samsung promises in advertising. It seems that the South Koreans just everything is developing so-flown of ideas crammed into S3 to it apart from the competition. This is a shame, because these features were mature, had the new Galaxy S3 positive may differ from Android rest.
For this work the direct call. When you call a contact and the phone to his ear, keeping the phone automatically dials the number. S3 which uses either the top number in the contact window, or defined as a default. By the way: This also works from a text message out - you can therefore save the detour through the phone book. Something strange how the "smart sleep" mode (also known as Smart Stay). Once you are no longer looking at the screen, it should go out of the Samsung advertising According. In truth, the function is enabled then only the set screen timeout. The intelligent sleep mode is more a smarter alert mode that had the test but also works well as long as we had turned our faces to the screen, he did not go out too.
The picture-in-picture feature is impressive, but also comes up against certain limits. You can use it like this: When watching a video, press the button at the bottom right of the video and moves in a smaller window. The S3 will continue to run smoothly, and they can now, for example, surf the web while keeping the clip in the small picture in mind. This only works with stored video, so do not, for example, in video streaming via YouTube. The new social features of the camera are not as comfortable as advertised. The Galaxy was supposed to synchronize contacts stored images with people on geknipsten photos. This works in the test, however, particularly since the phone only on images with a bright environment at all perceive faces. A comparison with images stored contact creates the S3 is not.
All in all the most "innovative" features the S3 seem somewhat arbitrary and not thought very end. Voice control is botched, picture-in-picture only works for offline videos, the automatic screen timeout is not quite what Samsung promises in advertising. It seems that the South Koreans just everything is developing so-flown of ideas crammed into S3 to it apart from the competition. This is a shame, because these features were mature, had the new Galaxy S3 positive may differ from Android rest.
No way too big for a smartphone
4.8-inch, Super AMOLED, 1,280 x 720 pixels. Even the raw numbers sound impressive. The display test turns out though, that the brightness of the screen is not too impressive, but the values ??for contrast, color gamut and white point all lie within the optimum range. In addition, our testers were located: Subjectively, the screen is extremely strong in color, contrast and knackscharf. The quality of the camera footage is unparalleled especially in daylight and total darkness. Vivid colors, great lighting and optimum sharpness are the result. In artificial light but the result is inferior even to that of a S2 significantly. The color temperature is just too hot. In low light conditions without flash turned on the S3 quite noisy, but still passable pictures. Especially the outdoor shots in bright sunlight have loved it. All patterns of S3 can be found in our photo gallery. A recorded with the full HD camcorder test film has also really sharp and true color. Kudos also earned the music player of the S3. He offers thanks to the high quality supplied in-ear headphones for great sound with numerous presets that bring enormous sound changes.
Flashback with TouchWiz
Android 4, you use the S3 does not have virtual buttons, but on the classic Samsung style on home button, menu and back button. The new Recent Apps button is not the S3. The view of most recently used apps open as in S2 with Android-4-update via a long press on the home button. New views are overview of app and widget menu. Of both, you can call via pinch-to-zoom an overview of all screens. Copied from HTC, Samsung has the shortcuts on the lock screen. Otherwise, there is nothing new compared with TouchWiz 4. Folders you create in contrast to pure Android Sense 4 and 4 on the menu button. Draw two app icons one above the other does not work. Samsung also donated the S3 its hubs. At Game Hub and video hub, there are offers for movies and games. The Music Hub is an online storage for music and a song-streaming service. However, the costs 9.99 euros a month. The new TouchWiz makes it quite easy and takes almost all of the previous version. For us, it remains therefore that the current best addition to Android 4 offers with its HTC Sense interface.
Battery power and free speech
The 2,100 mAh battery has caused strong up front for a lot of attention. What ultimately makes the battery is, the one with a considerable good seven hours of talk time. In addition, the battery lasts the S3 on the endurance level of a smartphone with a much smaller screen. Because the online runtime at full screen brightness is six hours. It's not outstanding, but very good, considering the energy of the powerful Screen S3 demands. Let's talk about voice quality on mobile phone side of the caller sounds clean and clear to understand. Only on the landline side of the sound is tinny. A great improvement over the S2 is the free mode. Although still not at a satisfactory level, this is now at least useful, since it guarantees a proper course.
Conclusion: The Return of the Galaxy Knights
Samsung has done it again with his latest top smartphone customers to put on it. The Galaxy S3 does not offer great innovation, because many new features seem a little half-baked. But otherwise it does virtually everything right, what one expects from a smartphone. And a little bit better and more spectacular, especially as the competition. A powerful display, clean performance, cool hubs and good battery life ultimately ensure that the S3 is at the head of the mobile leaderboard. With the number of points it comes to what we see as the perfect smartphone, pretty close. Samsung currently has struggled with supply issues on S3, but no later than the middle of June, you should get the new Galaxy for about 580 euros in all online stores.
Alternative:
The alternative to the S3 comes from Taiwan. If you find the display of the S3 is too large, we recommend the HTC One S. The former leader of the leaderboard with confident handling, great handling, perfect performance and a beautiful display. The smartphone priced at about 420 euros is well below the S3. In the size of the Galaxy S3 currently no Android-4-unit can really keep up with the performance and the battery life.
Review 2013:Android Phone Power GT-I9300 - The Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 in the test
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has passed the laboratory test and meets the high expectations. Find out what makes the new smartphone-flyer with quad-core processor, a huge HD display and intelligent user interface.
Update (January 2013): New Editions
The updated test procedure changes the score for the 16-GB model from 1.57 to 1.85. With 32 GB of storage, the S3 comes to the note 1.82 (as the LTE version with 16 GB). The S3 without LTE has a better battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S3: A superlative
Even before the launch, there was for the Samsung Galaxy S3 world than nine million pre-orders. The technical data and the confidence in the successor to the Galaxy S2 (over 20 million copies sold) were argument enough. The S3 has. A quad-core processor, one gigabyte (GB) of RAM, a 4.8-inch AMOLED screen and depending on the model 16, 32 or 64 GB of storage plus extension option As the first smartphone it swallows the new MicroSDXC cards up to 64 GB. There are also clever additional features.
Anticipation: After coming S3 S4
Looking to the future: Although there are still early for Samsung fans stayed here a preview of things to come. Update from 27.11.2012: According to latest rumors, Samsung wants to take the step and increase the screen again. Accordingly, the manufacturer shows at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in early January 2013 in Las Vegas, an AMOLED display with a screen size of 4.99 inches, which is to be found in the Samsung Galaxy S4 use.
Sharp but dark: 4.8-inch Super AMOLED
Sharp but dark: 4.8-inch Super AMOLED
Who was the Galaxy S2 is large, making the S3 eyes: The resolution is now at stately 1280x720 pixels (306 ppi) and the display is larger by about a quarter, the diagonal achieved impressive 12.2 centimeters (4.8 inches). Even with side view, it shows strong colors and crisp contrasts, even better than the S2. While the Super AMOLED display is missing the "Plus" technology of its predecessor, but it does not stand out because of the high resolution. But: As with the S2 S3 acts in direct sunlight so dark that almost nothing can be seen. In addition, the automatic brightness control regulates often down without apparent reason. The twice as bright screen of the iPhone is easier to read in the sun, but reflects more.
The fastest phone in the world
The Galaxy S3 is. The HTC One X, the second smartphone with quad-core processor But while the HTC the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor connected, the S3 is a Exynos processor from Samsung with up to 1.4 gigahertz gas. And how: with his work rate, the S3 beats the competition considerably. Even consuming apps running smoothly, apart from the typical Android occasional brief delays in the menu. To save power, the processor switches idle back to 200 megahertz.
Samsung S3: housing and colors
Nokia Lumia 800 with the HTC and shown with the One X that quality housing can also be made of plastic. With HTC and Apple, there is the courage to use new materials: glass, oxidized aluminum, and more - the rumors surrounding ceramic and metal alloy have not materialized in the S3. As with the S2 is the slim case (136.6 x70, 6x8, 6 mm) of plastic. For this, the S3 with 133 grams is relatively light. The rim is decorated with a silver edge. Thus the rounded S3 is well in hand. Choose from white marble and blue pebble. Serve with the user interface with color and images from nature. Touching sounded gentle natural sounds, such as dripping water. The intelligence of the Galaxy S3
"The Galaxy S3 know what you want," says Samsung and speaks of a mobile phone that looks listens and responds to the user:
The smartphone looks back: Every smartphone user knows the situation when the screen dims to save energy, even though you just read something. The S3 uses the front camera, to determine whether you are currently. As long as the screen does not dim. This only works if you look head-on the phone.
Automatic removal - Direct Call:
Call a contact in the phone book and the phone to your ear, the S3 does exactly what you want at this moment: It starts the call. Direct Call Samsung calls the idea of ??saving the tap the Call icon.
Less noise with
Smart Alert:
Less noise with
Smart Alert:
Smart Alert reduces stress loud reminders (such as for appointments): Take the phone in hand when the alarm sounds, the signal volume goes down instantly. For the detection of motion and position sensor is in the mobile use.
Voice control: S Voice
By double-tap on the Home button launches voice control. Unlike the iPhone, you start navigation apps or directly ("Open Browser"). Those who want to give the phone another voice command, simply says "Hi Galaxy". How Siri Voice S also responds to questions about the weather, with the motto "The S3 listens to you." Eight-megapixel camera, many features
In the resolution, there is no change to its predecessor. A visual inspection of photographs revealed no deviation in color, contrast and clarity. The lab tests revealed small differences: from eight megapixels (MP) remain on the S3 with effective 4.7 MP little more pixels than the S2 (4.4 MP). The photo quality receives the note 2.47 (good), slightly better than the S2 (2.69). And the S3 offers considerably more speed: If desired, you shoot up to 20 photos one after another. The function is called Burst Shot, snaps more than three photos per second, after a recommendation, which is the best image (Best Photo). As with One S and one X, you can make photos during video capture. The front camera has 1.9 megapixels and makes videos in 720p format. The main camera provides full HD video (1920x1080 pixels).
Weak: The reception
Compared to its predecessor the reception is especially UMTS network become something worse. Therefore, the WLAN module transmits in five-GHz range of the n-standard now twice as fast as the S2. And the radiation index in mobile connections is satisfyingly low.
In the resolution, there is no change to its predecessor. A visual inspection of photographs revealed no deviation in color, contrast and clarity. The lab tests revealed small differences: from eight megapixels (MP) remain on the S3 with effective 4.7 MP little more pixels than the S2 (4.4 MP). The photo quality receives the note 2.47 (good), slightly better than the S2 (2.69). And the S3 offers considerably more speed: If desired, you shoot up to 20 photos one after another. The function is called Burst Shot, snaps more than three photos per second, after a recommendation, which is the best image (Best Photo). As with One S and one X, you can make photos during video capture. The front camera has 1.9 megapixels and makes videos in 720p format. The main camera provides full HD video (1920x1080 pixels).
Weak: The reception
Compared to its predecessor the reception is especially UMTS network become something worse. Therefore, the WLAN module transmits in five-GHz range of the n-standard now twice as fast as the S2. And the radiation index in mobile connections is satisfyingly low.
Stark: Great sound and a lot of endurance
In the sound tests reached the S3 peak values ??- both on the phone and listening to music. The test was the S3 by 50 percent longer than the S2. In typical smartphone usage now twelve instead of eight hours in there. Behind it are not only energy-saving tricks, but also a thicker battery. With 2,100 milliamp hours (mAh), he provides about a quarter more capacity than usual. Unlike the iPhone or the HTC-One models, you can replace the battery yourself.
Data exchange: S Beam
S Beam Samsung calls to simplify the exchange of data from phone to phone. This is similar to Android Beam by using two Galaxy S3 holds together. By Near Field Communication (NFC) is built on the compound - but run larger data transfers via WiFi Direct. Here, the data access without going through a router via wireless from phone to phone. Interfaces
The S3 is also available as LTE version. After all, HSPA + at 21 megabits per second, and Bluetooth 4.0 on board. The new Galaxy also dominated "Allshare Cast": As WiFi Direct can exchange data with other devices. The counterpart to this is "AllShare Play": Based on DLNA you access to data located on the PC at home. With microUSB, microSD and microSIM is the "micro-family" completely.
Conclusion: Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung klotzt with large super-sharp 4.8-inch screen, quad-core CPU, connectivity and lush battery. The S3 scores with high speed and enjoy the elegant integration of images and sounds from nature and smart features such as voice control, eye tracking and lageabhängigem behavior. When housing, some have given spectacular rumors hoped sure anymore but the big S3 sits comfortably in the hand. In sunshine, the dark clouds only display the joy of the moment best smartphone.
Who is not set on Samsung and Android operating system may, as of 12 September 2012 look forward to another top mobile: Apple introduced the iPhone 5. In COMPUTER BILD for full details, photos and a first test.
Who is not set on Samsung and Android operating system may, as of 12 September 2012 look forward to another top mobile: Apple introduced the iPhone 5. In COMPUTER BILD for full details, photos and a first test.
Samsung Chromebook hands-on video
Since this morning, the Samsung Chromebook Series 3 also available in Germany. We already had the opportunity to make us advance a first impression of the device.
Before you are now wondering: No, you have no break in the optics. I tested the unit for a few days now and can now only talk about my test device, but this has a big mistake in my opinion. The rigidity Against a plastic housing in the price level, there is nothing. However, the housing of the Chromebook, at least in my test unit is not very rigid - actually not a problem. A problem but the number is, if you use the device on your feet and your palms normally hangs next to the touchpad. For then the unit turns minimal and suffers the touchpad. In severe cases, it will self-clicks or is permanently clicked. Otherwise a really interesting device with an interesting price remains to be hoped that my device is an isolated case.
Before you are now wondering: No, you have no break in the optics. I tested the unit for a few days now and can now only talk about my test device, but this has a big mistake in my opinion. The rigidity Against a plastic housing in the price level, there is nothing. However, the housing of the Chromebook, at least in my test unit is not very rigid - actually not a problem. A problem but the number is, if you use the device on your feet and your palms normally hangs next to the touchpad. For then the unit turns minimal and suffers the touchpad. In severe cases, it will self-clicks or is permanently clicked. Otherwise a really interesting device with an interesting price remains to be hoped that my device is an isolated case.
Review 2013: The big Samsung Galaxy S3
The last week I gave you four articles delivered a short review of the Samsung Galaxy S3 - A summary is missing. Those who have not read last week by the various parts of our test could watch now:
A comprehensive review about the Samsung Galaxy S3 is of course difficult and all features should show beyond the scope and thus make all reviews unreadable. I try again to address the most important points and give my opinion on that - if you want to save you this: The Samsung Galaxy S3 is also quite a few weaknesses to the absolute best smartphone on the market.
I admit that at the presentation in London, I was not at the first moment of the back of the Samsung Galaxy S3 done. Too slick and prone to fingerprint came back before the one for the incredibly high expectations by rumors of ceramic & Co.. If you test the Samsung Galaxy S3 to solve these doubts rather quickly in pleasure: through the polycarbonate and the round shape (which would be so good with ceramic in mass production have been almost impossible), the Samsung Galaxy S3 a real flatterer. In addition, the back was with me pleasantly resistant to just about everything - scratches were not on. Otherwise, processing is in my opinion very well, only the power button was not rock solid and had a little play.
The design are the ghosts - tastes are just different, but I have to say that because of the Home button more than impressed me. He has become leaner and still offers the best and easiest way to turn a smartphone - I hope that Samsung continues it holds. The curved lateral line is an optical illusion, which Samsung uses effectively to the Samsung Galaxy S3 with its 8.6 millimeters to make it appear even thinner - and it works. Slim and very light at 133 grams, it is also perfect for the rounded shape in the hand. In my opinion much better than the biggest competitor, the HTC One X.
Mind you under the microscope, to the human eye, the subpixels make at such a high resolution in my eyes no difference. The display is absolutely identical to that of the HTC One X, thanks to improved black level and beautiful colors by sAMOLED even better - but that is just my opinion, some do not like the high color contrast of sAMOLED displays. Still, best forget all the worries about the quality of the display - it's the best display what you have seen to date.
Here are just a few words: Exynos 4412 Quad-Core SoC with 1.4 GHz per core, plus a highly clocked at 400 MHz GPU Mali400MP2. In terms of performance the Samsung Galaxy S3, yet nobody makes anything. Best-in benchmarks are commonplace.
That Samsung uses the Mali400 GPU which was also used in the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2 again, has again Advantages: no driver incompatibility and all games run smoothly absolutely. Currently, the most powerful GPU (graphics processor) in a smartphone.
So far all was well, now it is outstanding: in software, Samsung at the Samsung Galaxy S3 everything right. It sounds slightly mad now, but you have, in my eyes, "borrowed" the best features of a number of smartphones, and packed into a smartphone. "Siri" is from the iPhone 4s with "S-Voice" as well as on board the burst camera of the HTC One X. There are also features like "Stay Smart" which detects whether one looks at the display and it will not shut down. Sounds good, but only works in good light. Better there was "pop-play" which allows a PiP (Picture in Picture) on your smartphone: watch movies and surf at the same time is smoothly only because of the performance of the quad-core processor available, and - when it is time ... needs - more than impressive .
The individual features are great but behind another software innovation: the user interface. Samsung has with the Nature UX finally created a surface that, in contrast to the ICS surface of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2 is not reflected any Android 4.0-feeling with TouchWiz, but you managed to get Android 4.0 with some animations and icons more beautiful to . make "Eyecandy" captures it well: everything is fluid and fast, and already on the lockscreen is fun more!
Here you will probably thanks to the hardware currently on the list of the most powerful smartphones, and so there are at most elaborate games stuttering. Although the benchmarks are not very meaningful, but here it is usually ahead of the competition. Fair to point out, however, on Qualcomm S4 chip that achieves many of the same or even slightly better values.
Doubt the display can be forgettable and the migration of devices like the Galaxy Nexus or Samsung Galaxy S2 is quite reasonable, even with the Galaxy Note, I'm currently not sure if I decide to not change trains on a Samsung Galaxy S3 - so much has me the device enthusiastically. Here's a video with some tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy S3, so it really is all the subtleties, should you watch all four videos (and reward us with a subscription on YouTube and Like on Facebook)
A comprehensive review about the Samsung Galaxy S3 is of course difficult and all features should show beyond the scope and thus make all reviews unreadable. I try again to address the most important points and give my opinion on that - if you want to save you this: The Samsung Galaxy S3 is also quite a few weaknesses to the absolute best smartphone on the market.
Processing and Design
I admit that at the presentation in London, I was not at the first moment of the back of the Samsung Galaxy S3 done. Too slick and prone to fingerprint came back before the one for the incredibly high expectations by rumors of ceramic & Co.. If you test the Samsung Galaxy S3 to solve these doubts rather quickly in pleasure: through the polycarbonate and the round shape (which would be so good with ceramic in mass production have been almost impossible), the Samsung Galaxy S3 a real flatterer. In addition, the back was with me pleasantly resistant to just about everything - scratches were not on. Otherwise, processing is in my opinion very well, only the power button was not rock solid and had a little play.
The design are the ghosts - tastes are just different, but I have to say that because of the Home button more than impressed me. He has become leaner and still offers the best and easiest way to turn a smartphone - I hope that Samsung continues it holds. The curved lateral line is an optical illusion, which Samsung uses effectively to the Samsung Galaxy S3 with its 8.6 millimeters to make it appear even thinner - and it works. Slim and very light at 133 grams, it is also perfect for the rounded shape in the hand. In my opinion much better than the biggest competitor, the HTC One X.
The display
Here you can hear a lot of criticism and a lot of amazing shows before purchasing confused and unsure whether the quality of the display. Reason for this is that in the Samsung Galaxy S3 employs a display with a so-called sAMOLED PenTile matrix which operates with less than about sAMOLEDplus subpixels display Galaxy S2 and also the SLCD HTC One X. Under the microscope, it looks like this (image of Mobiflip.de):Mind you under the microscope, to the human eye, the subpixels make at such a high resolution in my eyes no difference. The display is absolutely identical to that of the HTC One X, thanks to improved black level and beautiful colors by sAMOLED even better - but that is just my opinion, some do not like the high color contrast of sAMOLED displays. Still, best forget all the worries about the quality of the display - it's the best display what you have seen to date.
The hardware
Here are just a few words: Exynos 4412 Quad-Core SoC with 1.4 GHz per core, plus a highly clocked at 400 MHz GPU Mali400MP2. In terms of performance the Samsung Galaxy S3, yet nobody makes anything. Best-in benchmarks are commonplace.
That Samsung uses the Mali400 GPU which was also used in the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2 again, has again Advantages: no driver incompatibility and all games run smoothly absolutely. Currently, the most powerful GPU (graphics processor) in a smartphone.
The battery
2,100 mAh to 8.6 millimeters are still unique - Samsung has built a strong power package here, which everyone should be sure to bring about the day. If you gamble, of course 7 hours a piece complex 3D games, the battery even earlier in the knee. For me (as Galaxy Note users) the term was absolutely fascinating to see how this will come some "objective" tester to less than 7 hours is beyond me:Software
So far all was well, now it is outstanding: in software, Samsung at the Samsung Galaxy S3 everything right. It sounds slightly mad now, but you have, in my eyes, "borrowed" the best features of a number of smartphones, and packed into a smartphone. "Siri" is from the iPhone 4s with "S-Voice" as well as on board the burst camera of the HTC One X. There are also features like "Stay Smart" which detects whether one looks at the display and it will not shut down. Sounds good, but only works in good light. Better there was "pop-play" which allows a PiP (Picture in Picture) on your smartphone: watch movies and surf at the same time is smoothly only because of the performance of the quad-core processor available, and - when it is time ... needs - more than impressive .
The individual features are great but behind another software innovation: the user interface. Samsung has with the Nature UX finally created a surface that, in contrast to the ICS surface of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S2 is not reflected any Android 4.0-feeling with TouchWiz, but you managed to get Android 4.0 with some animations and icons more beautiful to . make "Eyecandy" captures it well: everything is fluid and fast, and already on the lockscreen is fun more!
The performance
I had already said above: quad-core and powerful graphics unit - the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a stylish powerhouse. In daily use, the device is completely liquid (previously the smoothest Android device, which I was allowed to test - and they were few), and affords no weakness. The Nature UX smoothly despite nice animations and it goes into the browser, there is also nothing to complain about (Check out the video to look at under 5). Correct performance are naturally hungry applications like games and benchmarks:Here you will probably thanks to the hardware currently on the list of the most powerful smartphones, and so there are at most elaborate games stuttering. Although the benchmarks are not very meaningful, but here it is usually ahead of the competition. Fair to point out, however, on Qualcomm S4 chip that achieves many of the same or even slightly better values.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is nothing more or less than the current best smartphone on the market, an HTC One X is not a bad device, but can already compete with the permanently installed battery and the lack of microSD slot not quite. Therefore it has to put up with a personal gripe: the camera stands out Feels 2 millimeters and is very scratch-risk. Its superiority does the Samsung Galaxy S3 in software: TouchWiz UX 5 or just the Nature are beautiful to look, finally a little "eye candy" for Android and the many (sometimes unnecessarily Hidden) Special functions currently hard to beat. Sure, criticism must be and Samsung have in the selection of the polycarbonate material for the back certainly can use wertigeres (HTC uses matt polycarbonate), but even this has its advantages in robustness.Doubt the display can be forgettable and the migration of devices like the Galaxy Nexus or Samsung Galaxy S2 is quite reasonable, even with the Galaxy Note, I'm currently not sure if I decide to not change trains on a Samsung Galaxy S3 - so much has me the device enthusiastically. Here's a video with some tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy S3, so it really is all the subtleties, should you watch all four videos (and reward us with a subscription on YouTube and Like on Facebook)
Review 2013: Samsung Galaxy Stellar for beginners
Samsung
Galaxy Stellar offers first intelligent access to Verizon 4G LTE users
network, and it is free with a new two-year contract. Is this too good to be true?
Not that you earn just by looking. The exterior is almost stock Samsung all the way. The outer sole is black plastic / shiny, but not too inclined to take fingerprints. Overall, its design is very basic and little in harmony with its target market. He has not a lot of bells and whistles, but then he can not afford it. What it does is decent quality materials and a nice rounded shape that has been well tested with other Samsung devices.
Instead, Samsung chose a 4-inch, 800 x 480 conventional LCD. It is not unpleasant to look at a screen, all things considered, it is crisp and the quality is good. But it is still limited by the technology, which is not new to the ankle AMOLED displays contrast and color.
There is a flap on the side of the unit covering the microSD card slot (which is empty when you take the phone out of the box), and the SIM card is located next to the battery under the rear cover.
Samsung Galaxy Stellar The Stellar increases the processor along at a comfortable pace. After four run-through of the Quadrant benchmark, the Stellar scored an average of 4073. Considering that anything over 2000 usually feels fast enough, and more than 3,000 blazes, it is certainly more than respectable. Regarding the platform, the smartphone runs on a customized version of Android 4.0.4 Samsung, with the "TouchWiz" interface customized it. I think I liked the older versions of TouchWiz a little better - it has become more complex over the years, which eliminates some of the simplicity that is so appealing from the beginning to be able to turn wireless or GPS or disabled from the notification panel.
Unfortunately, Verizon has outdone itself with the Stellar in terms of quantity software unnecessary paperwork they could shovel in this unit. Although presented as having 4GB of storage right out of the box, you will see that is listed as 2.15GB in use by "various files." That just leaves 1.7 GB for the user - and Verizon has done nothing to preserve this space. Larder unit with the demo versions of bulky a couple of games, an application for an online shopping mall which amounts to little more than an advertisement unremoveable, multiple applications, you can easily download from Google if you want to play, "Amex Serve" which is essentially an advertisement for online payments, and of course, you are not allowed to uninstall one of them. Ever.
And, naturally, it comes with Android Apps for regular e-mail, web browsing, time management, and to keep friends and business contracts.
In fact, it would be pretty cool if there were fewer of them, so pre-loaded (and permanently non-removable) applications, it is not exactly a ton of space left to the user choose what they really want to install. Especially when you consider that none of these applications really add any value: they are all free and easy to install from the Android app store if you want to use.
There is no better video, being unable to even do something as basic as recording in widescreen format. The maximum video size is 640 x 480 - not the pixels of a ton more could help you with these lenses too poor, but they could at least have enabled DVD 720 x 480 resolution, so that should be widescreen. Overall, the camera is a return to Stellar cameras smartphones in recent years, before the quality has become important at all.
Samsung Galaxy Stellar But frankly, a small investment will net you a device much better. With online retailers now offer options like the Motorola Droid RAZR available from M $ 50, and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus from $ 60, I have trouble seeing that I could recommend to Stellar.
It is a decent starting device, but the user grows more serious in use, it will begin to feel more and more limited. And at the end of a two-year contract, it will be an antique.
Build and Design
On the face of it, the Galaxy Stellar could be any of dozens of variants and derivatives Galaxy S, Samsung has probably produced more units knockoff models of the original Galaxy S Galaxy S him they itself. Most of them share the same basic shape (which is certainly Stellar) and the same characteristics, or close enough. When it comes to specifications however, the Galaxy Stellar has been renovated a bit more than the average, earn things and lose others.
Not that you earn just by looking. The exterior is almost stock Samsung all the way. The outer sole is black plastic / shiny, but not too inclined to take fingerprints. Overall, its design is very basic and little in harmony with its target market. He has not a lot of bells and whistles, but then he can not afford it. What it does is decent quality materials and a nice rounded shape that has been well tested with other Samsung devices.
Samsung Galaxy Stellar Screen
Strangely, despite a nearly stock Samsung design and size of the screen, do not use the stellar Super AMOLED screen that has fulfilled almost all of their other models of similar design. I do not know why, because it is not as if Samsung has not gone down range with AMOLED screen before, but perhaps in this case, the star is just a little bit too low.
Instead, Samsung chose a 4-inch, 800 x 480 conventional LCD. It is not unpleasant to look at a screen, all things considered, it is crisp and the quality is good. But it is still limited by the technology, which is not new to the ankle AMOLED displays contrast and color.
Other buttons and ports
Instead of going with the navigation buttons on the screen that are supported by Android 4.0, sports a set of buttons Stellar conventional screen-printed on the bottom of the touch screen. I like this, because it means that you do not take place on the screen, plus it gives you a dedicated "settings" at any time.
There is a flap on the side of the unit covering the microSD card slot (which is empty when you take the phone out of the box), and the SIM card is located next to the battery under the rear cover.
Performance
Some people describe the Samsung Galaxy Stellar as "mid-range", but that seems to be based solely on having a dual-core processor and 4G LTE, which features almost all new devices have. In fact, once you get past the 1.2 GHz processor, the Stellar is firmly entry level. It is rated to 4 GB of storage, but out of the box, only 1.7 GB available to the user. It also makes do with a camera of 3.2 megapixel main (no flash). Some datasheets online to identify it as coming with a 2GB microSD card, but it does not.
Samsung Galaxy Stellar The Stellar increases the processor along at a comfortable pace. After four run-through of the Quadrant benchmark, the Stellar scored an average of 4073. Considering that anything over 2000 usually feels fast enough, and more than 3,000 blazes, it is certainly more than respectable. Regarding the platform, the smartphone runs on a customized version of Android 4.0.4 Samsung, with the "TouchWiz" interface customized it. I think I liked the older versions of TouchWiz a little better - it has become more complex over the years, which eliminates some of the simplicity that is so appealing from the beginning to be able to turn wireless or GPS or disabled from the notification panel.
Unfortunately, Verizon has outdone itself with the Stellar in terms of quantity software unnecessary paperwork they could shovel in this unit. Although presented as having 4GB of storage right out of the box, you will see that is listed as 2.15GB in use by "various files." That just leaves 1.7 GB for the user - and Verizon has done nothing to preserve this space. Larder unit with the demo versions of bulky a couple of games, an application for an online shopping mall which amounts to little more than an advertisement unremoveable, multiple applications, you can easily download from Google if you want to play, "Amex Serve" which is essentially an advertisement for online payments, and of course, you are not allowed to uninstall one of them. Ever.
Communication
Apart from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, other means of communication is Stellar Verizon 4G LTE network. The US's largest LTE network in a little, Verizon is definitely the only game in town if you really want to stream movies or TV on the road. Just look at what consumption data as 4 to 12 megabits LTE speeds, you can burn through a gigabyte in 12 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Stellar Productivity
Despite how Stellar's cheap, it was nice to see they did not skimp on QuickOffice Pro including, so you will not have to pay extra money if you want create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
And, naturally, it comes with Android Apps for regular e-mail, web browsing, time management, and to keep friends and business contracts.
Entertainment
The Stellar is loaded to the brim with activities related applications: Google own applications for music, movies and books, the Samsung "Media Hub" of the media store, the Amazon Kindle and Amazon MP3 store, more audible audiobooks and game demos couple mentioned above.
In fact, it would be pretty cool if there were fewer of them, so pre-loaded (and permanently non-removable) applications, it is not exactly a ton of space left to the user choose what they really want to install. Especially when you consider that none of these applications really add any value: they are all free and easy to install from the Android app store if you want to use.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy Stellar Stellar on The camera is pretty solidly disappointing. 3.2 MP resolution could be much, if it had decent optics, but it does not work. Pictures are blurred. It has terrible low light performance that is typical of cameras cheap smartphone, but it does not have an LED flash to help offset this, then you might as well write off to take pictures in the light marginal. And "marginal", I mean "nothing less than daylight."
There is no better video, being unable to even do something as basic as recording in widescreen format. The maximum video size is 640 x 480 - not the pixels of a ton more could help you with these lenses too poor, but they could at least have enabled DVD 720 x 480 resolution, so that should be widescreen. Overall, the camera is a return to Stellar cameras smartphones in recent years, before the quality has become important at all.
Battery
A 2100 mAh battery the Galaxy Stellar is a little larger than the average from 1700 to 1800 mAh on most phones LTE. This gives him a good enough autonomy despite a fast processor. I would say a day and a half to two days of average use is certainly possible, depending on conditions. Maybe a little less in 4G areas.
Conclusion
The Galaxy Stellar is not a bad phone, but it is not a great either. This is almost exactly what it looks like: a very low-end phone designed to be immune to a new contract. It has good performance and a decent if unremarkable screen. So it might suit some people well.Samsung Galaxy Stellar But frankly, a small investment will net you a device much better. With online retailers now offer options like the Motorola Droid RAZR available from M $ 50, and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus from $ 60, I have trouble seeing that I could recommend to Stellar.
It is a decent starting device, but the user grows more serious in use, it will begin to feel more and more limited. And at the end of a two-year contract, it will be an antique.
Advantages:
Free with a new contractFast processorGood battery life
Disadvantages:
Specs severely limitedExtreme bloatware
Bottom Line:
A very entry-level smartphone that cut a few corners too numerous to be worth the little savings he proposes.
Sony Xperia U vs Nokia Lumia 710-Comparison Review 2013
This comparison pits a smartphone Windows Phone cheap Sony Xperia U Android and its counterpart, the Nokia Lumia 710
Sony Xperia U vs Nokia Lumia 710
We take a look at the Sony Xperia U to see how it performs against the Nokia Lumia 710.
Form
Sony Xperia U - 112x54x12mm, 110g
Nokia Lumia 710 - 119x62.4x12.5mm, 125.5g
Nokia and Sony still offer interesting designs and this is a trend that continues with these two models. Xperia U follows the style of the Xperia range with a chunkier form factor than previous models marketed the Xperia Sony Ericsson.
Thin and curved edges were replaced by large flat surfaces provide better traction and a more solid feel to the device. The build quality and materials are also adding even better attraction for this device. The rear panel is slightly curved, the entire width and length of the phone.
Like the other models Xperia Xperia U has a transparent bar on the bottom of the handset, with icons for the capacitive controls sit just above. Xperia U has some features that do not agree with the Xperia Xperia P and S. Firstly, the transparent bar will change color depending on the theme of the phone and it will light up on incoming calls.
The other function of the U is Xperia plug below the transparent bar is removable and can be replaced by a number of color. The only criticism we make for the screen size as 3.5 inches are a bit lost in a sea of plastic.
The Lumia 710 offers a more soft and curved. As might be expected, build quality might not be the same level as the Lumia 800, but it is still very good for a cheap phone
Generally, we prefer the appearance of the Lumia 710.
Winner - Nokia Lumia 710
Display
Sony Xperia U has a fairly low capacitive screen LCD backlit LED with a scratch-resistant glass. It sports a resolution of 854x480 pixels, which gives a pixel density of 280 pixels by impressive inch (ppi), which combined with Sony Bravia Mobile give a very clear image quality and bright.
The Lumia 710 uses a slightly larger screen 3.7-inch capacitive LCD with a resolution of 800x480 pixels, which is not too far behind the Xperia U at a density of 252ppi pixel. It is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass for durability and comes with Nokia ClearBlack coating to provide better contrast and visibility.
The screen of Nokia is very good, but the color reproduction is a little weak. The touchscreen Xperia U is really good for such a price.
Winner - Sony Xperia U
Storage
Sony Xperia U has 4GB of onboard storage 8 GB against the Lumia 710, while the two combined have 512 MB of RAM and has no slot for micro SD card. This is not great in both cases, but the Lumia 710 has at least the merit of having more storage.
Winner - Nokia Lumia 710
Processor
Sony has opted for an ARM Cortex-A9 dual core 1GHz chipset on the ST Ericsson U8500 NovaThor with a graphics processing unit Mali-400MP. This makes the Xperia U catchy, thanks in part to the talents of Sony optimize things. Applications work well and load quickly, multi-task is run without infancy and there is no noticeable slowdown in general.
The Lumia 710 uses a Scorpion processor Qualcomm Snapdragon single core clocked at 1GHz MSM8255 chipset with the Adreno 205 GPU. As usual, it is optimized for the Microsoft software and offers a smooth performance on an equal footing with the Xperia U.Despite differences in hardware, the performance offered by each of them is equally impressive.
Winner - Equality
OS
Sony has promised that the Xperia U will be upgraded to version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich this year, but in the meantime, it is not a bad experience on Gingerbread. The superposition of the Timescape interface is still very well implemented and does not affect performance.
Windows Phone on the Lumia 710 works as well as the other models in the range. It is a platform well optimized, fast and stable. One of the most notable features is People Hub, which compiles your contacts, social networks, e-mail, SMS, instant messaging and rich media in a multipurpose space.
You can keep an eye on what your friends are and get in touch with several people through multiple channels simultaneously. You also have control over the information which is a priority for the use of contact groups.
Windows Phone has not many applications available in Google Play for Android, but they are generally of better quality. If social networking or easily keep in touch with your friends is your priority, then the Lumia 710 is for you.
However, Android has its strengths, it is versatile and customizable than Windows Phone with a much wider choice of applications.
