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  • Samsung Galaxy A70 Review

    Welcome to the review on the Samsung Galaxy A70. Samsung have been releasing great value and many new smartphones in 2019. Unsurprisingly we don't care too much about the top end models unless they are actually value for money. That said the Galaxy A70 meets this criteria for review.

    In terms of construction the Galaxy A70 is a a solid 2 piece design with a plastic back and glass front. The plastic clearly high quality and the screen nice and expensive looking. The flashy back panel are a statement to those around 20 years old and the fashion conscious will appreciate and not Apple biased website presenters. They aren't qualified journalists as everything they write is poorly researched and opinion based rather than reality in many cases. Regardless plastics are pretty tough these days and sometimes we wish they would use the same some as on plastic bottles that really resist scratching and breaking. 

    In terms of hardware specification the Galaxy A70 is essentially a mid range smartphone in 2020. A large 6.7inch AMOLED screen has a picture quality beyond more the significantly more expensive iPhones for example. The headphone jack and FM radio really appeal to those in countries like China or  India without national mobile networks that can stream music or video or even other countries like Canada that have overpriced mobile data plans. The latest tech - under screen fingerprint reader is a reality that was science fiction a mere 5 years ago. Fantastic job Samsung. 

    In terms of use the Galaxy A70 is very good. We can't understand why self proclaimed professional reviewers complain about the inability to use the phone one handed - we say stop repeating Apple press releases, it's stupid since there has been a setting optimise Android for one handed use for the last 5 years! The A70 has a huge and lovely screen and clearly that is what is important to real buyers. It's interface is smooth and impressive for a CPU and GPU with lower benchmarks which calls into question why the proclaimed reviewers quote these figures when they clearly don't represent how efficient the OS is or that it's a complete different OS.  Finally the camera results are really good too, just like any other and even better when viewed on a smaller screen phone. 

    In conclusion the Samsung Galaxy A70 is a really good phone. If you can ignore the marketing reviews - buy it, especially when it is on sale usually under $500 AUD. Seriously the huge screen makes watching Netflix in bed or self isolation pure joy. 

    Specifications Samsung Galaxy A70

    • Network
      GSM 3G 4G LTE
      Dual SIM models: A70S
    • Design
      Tablet Touch screen
    • L164.3 x W76.7 x D7.9 mm
    • Weight 183 grams
    • Display
      6.7 inch 2400 x 1080 Super AMOLED
    • Camera
      Main 32MP + 5 MP + 8 MP LED Flash
      Selfie camera 32 MP
    • Video Camera
      4K 3840 x 2160 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity
      Wi-Fi,  Bluetooth, USB C, NFC
    • CPU
      Snapdragon 675 Octa-core 2 Ghz + Adreno 612 GPU 
    • Memory
      6 Gig RAM 
      Up to 128 Gig for user + Up to 512Gig microSD expansion
    • Features
      Fast Charging
      All major GPS systems - GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO
      FM Radio and 3.5mm headphone socket
      Fancy camera system 
      Under screen finger print sensor
      4500 mAh battery
      Up to 7 days standby
    • Price (RRP) history
      Galaxy A70: Under $450 AUD June 2020 (Outright)
      Galaxy A70: Under $650 AUD March 2020 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy A20 and A30 Review

    Welcome to the review on the Samsung Galaxy A20 and A30 review. These are the best value for money and affordable smart phones you can buy as we write this post. They are Android OS  based smartphones and while on paper or spec sheet do not seem to have the highest performing components they are surprisingly worth considering. 

    We are reviewing the Galaxy A20 and the A30 together as they are essentially the same phones on the outside but they are quite different on the inside. If you were thinking of buying one of the other you need to check both out before deciding. 

    In terms of construction the Galaxy A20 and A30 are are two piece designs with a plastic back and a glass touch screen. Both feel good in the hand and look good at the same time. We have no complaints given the pricing. 

    In terms of hardware the Galaxy A20 has a lovely large 6.4 inch AMOLED screen as the highlight and despite the lower resolution still looks great, arguably better than the iPhone. While the CPU may not be the fastest, it works perfectly well when using whatever App you have open. The Galaxy A30 has the high resolution screen 6.4 inch AMOLED which again looks great, certainly better than any iPhone. Both also come with NFC which is even better considering the low price.

    In terms of use the Galaxy A20 is not a slow phone, opening and switching between Apps in an acceptable amount of time. There are lags every so often but it is nearly noticeable may be less than half a second when it occurs - hardly anything to complain about. Likewise the Galaxy A30 works really well too but it is supposed to be technically faster but we couldn't tell. The standout feature for both phones is that screen! AMOLED screens in such cheap phones really fools you into believing that these are much more expensive!

    In conclusion the Samsung Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A30 are very good budget smartphones. They are not the fastest but they aren't slow either, certainly better than say the equivilent  Nokia.  The FM Radio is a highly demanded feature missing from more expensive phones will help sales in some parts of the world with poor or expensive mobile data services. The AMOLED screens on both models lift the ownership experience and knowing that you didn't pay very much for them is even better! Since there is very little competition in this price range these are arguably the best smartphone to buy in this price category. 

    Specifications Samsung Galaxy A20 and A30

    • Network
      GSM 3G 4G LTE
      Dual SIM models: A20S and A30S
    • Design
      Tablet Touch screen
    • L158.4 x W74.7 x D7.8 mm
    • Weight 165-169 grams
    • Display
      A20: 6.4 inch 1,560 x 720 Super AMOLED
      A30: 6.4 inch 2,340 x 1080 Super AMOLED
    • Camera
      A20: Main 13 + 5 MP LED Flash
      Selfie camera 8 MP
      A30: Main 16 MP + 5MP LED Flash
      Selfie camera 16 MP
    • Video Camera
      1080 HD 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity
      Wi-Fi,  Bluetooth, USB C, NFC
    • CPU
      A20: Octa-core 1.6 Ghz + Mali-G71 GPU (Exynos 7885)
      A30: Octa-core 1.8 Ghz + Mali-G71 GPU (Exynos 7904)
    • Memory
      A20: 3 Gig RAM 
      Up to 32 Gig for user + Up to 512Gig microSD expansion
      A30: 4 Gig RAM
      Up to 64 Gig for user + Up to 512Gig microSD expansion
    • Features
      GPS, GLANOSS, BDS
      FM Radio and 3.5mm headphone socket
      Finger printer sensor
      4000 mAh battery
      Up to 7 days standby
    • Price (RRP) history
      Galaxy A20: Under $279 AUD March 2020 (Outright)
      Galaxy A30: Under $379 AUD March 2020 (Outright)

  • Samsung J7 Duo Review
    Welcome to the review on the Samsung J7 Duo version review. We bought the J7 Duo as we needed a new dual SIM smartphone at a reasonable price and with decent performance and hardware specifications. The Samsung J7 Duo is a European and Asian/Indian marketed phone where many need multiple SIMs for travelling in different countries and for many who use it as a personal and work phone. In terms of construction the J7 Duo is a slim phone made of plastic. The back comes off so you can insert the SIM card and the memory card. The rear cover is highly integrated so you wouldn't notice it, hence it is a good design. The rear cover is typical Samsung fashion is slim and tight in the same vein as the benchmark Note but not as premium in feel. The screen is a glass one that makes the J7 Duo feel better than it should. Overall is very good for the price. In terms of hardware the J7 Duo is packed with the latest tech again beyond the price tag. That includes a Super AMOLED screen, an Octa-core 2.2 Mhz CPU, 32 GIG memory, 4G or LTE, finger print reader and an FM radio amongst it's hardware features. Note that specification often say its has 4Gig Ram but our version only had 3 Gigs which didn't seem to effect performance. For a brand like Samsung to have this sort of specifications is impressive. In terms of use the J7 Duo is impressive. It's fast and smooth despite some additional Samsung and Google apps installed as standard. Loading apps is fast and equal to any iPhone up to the 8. The finger reader is the fastest we've used is worth noting. The camera takes good pictures likewise video so we have no complaints. We like that you can place a widget on the home screen that allows you optimise the performance of the phone which it's competitors especially the iPhone really needs as the lasses iOS really lags in this area now. Yes the comparable iPhone 6S slows down notably more so that the J7 Duo! In conclusion the Samsung J7 Duo is definitely one of the best dual SIM Android OS smart phones you can buy in 2018 and 2019. (Hence we bought one) The J7 Duo sells for under 200 Euro and estimated mid $300 AUD there's little competition even from the Chinese brands. Note that getting a J7 Duo is difficult in many countries so if you happen to be Singapore, Malaysia or India see if you pick one up! Specifications Samsung J7 Duo
    • Network Quad-band GSM, 3G 4G LTE Dual SIM
    • Design Touch screen
    • L153.5 x W77.2 x D8.2 mm
    • Weight 174 grams
    • Display 5.5 inch 1,280 x 720 Super AMOLED
    • Camera 13 MP auto-focus LED Flash
    • Video Camera 1080 HD 30FPS main video camera 5Mp front camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4.2
    • CPU Octa-core 1.6 Ghz (Exynos 7885) Separate Mali-G71 GPU
    • Memory 3 or 4Gig RAM Up to 32 Gig for user Up to 256Gig microSD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, GLANOSS, BDS Finger printer sensor 3000 mAh battery Up to 7 days standby single SIM
    • Price (RRP) history Approx: under 200 EURO August 2018 (Outright)

  • Nokia 3 Review
    Welcome to the Nokia 3 review.  Nokia relaunched the 3310 in early 2017 and now the 3, 5 and 6 series Android OS based smartphones. The Nokia 3 is the entry level model and has specifications to match. However there are a few surprises which we'll explain later. The Nokia 3 has an Australian retail and outright pricing of around $250. In terms of construction the Nokia 3 is very good for the price. The Nokia 3 has a metal frame, glass screen and a plastic back but differs to other similar priced smartphone by have equal or slightly better quality feeling and looking materials. It does't look or built cheaply which is the main factor and especially in the silver and white trim - very nice. However it does not feel like a top range phone. In terms of hardware the Nokia 3 packs a screen equal in quality to more expensive phones, it's pretty good for the price. It's probably just as good as the current iPhone SE. Unfortunately there's not much more in it's specification list to boast about. The Nokia 3 is missing features we consider essential like back lighting on the navigation buttons nitrification light. We do not consider a finger print sensor an essential feature due to the lack of security in any situation bar actually losing the phone. This is a entry level smartphone after all with just 1.5 Gig RAM is barely acceptable in 2017. It is also important to note that the Nokia 3 comes with a Mediatek CPU which means it should be priced cheaper. In terms of use the Nokia 3 is also acceptable. The main feature is that it comes with Android 7 and there are very few custom Nokia changes from stock Android we could see. The interface is smooth but it won't take much to see it get a little sluggish to jerky in some instances, with basic stuff like messages and apps like email slowing down the phone. We could already tell it's performance will be disappointing when loaded with Apps. The conclusion is that the Nokia 3 is a very ordinary entry level smartphone. We could already tell that this phone will struggle with any vaguely demanding Apps, causing noticeable sluggish performance. That said used as an email and social network platform it will be a good looking but just acceptable smartphone. If only it had another unique selling point apart from looking nice. In terms of pricing the Nokia 3's launch price is around $250 AUD outright in Australia which is a little high for the spec sheet and user experience.  That said the equivalent Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) doesn't look as good but honestly appears to perform better despite even lower specifications the biggest flaw s the tiny 8 Gig memory on some models, which should be outlawed in 2017. Should you buy a Nokia 3 ahead of the competition, in particular the Galaxy J3? We don't think so as the Nokia 3 is too expensive for the performance. Specifications
    • Nokia 3
    • Network GSM Tri-band 3G Tri-band 4G
    • Design Touch screen L143.4 x W71.4 x D8.5 mm Weight 140 grams
    • Display 5 inch LCD 720 x 1080 IPS LCD
    • Camera 16 MP auto-focus LED Flash 2nd forward facing video call camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 1080p 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4 USB
    • CPU Quad-core 1.4 Ghz Mediatek Mali-T720MP1 Graphics CPU
    • Memory 2 Gig RAM Up to Approx 16 Gig for user MicroSD expansion
    • Features Android OS 7 FM Radio with RDS
    • Power 4000 Li-Po mAh battery Up to 31 Days Standby Up to 24 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $250 AUD June 2017 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Review
    Welcome to the 2017 Samsung Galaxy S5 review. The Galaxy S5 was original release in early 2014 so is old but it's still being sold because it's replacement the Galaxy S6 was a bit of a flop and the S6 has one key selling feature that Samsung discovered was essential and that was a MicroSD memory expansion slot. The Galaxy S6 didn't have it and sold according while the latest S7 has it and has sold in record numbers. Apart form that, the obvious other key factor was that  the majority of the range topping phones are on two year contracts Samsung needed to keep selling the S5 for another 2 years until the all now 2017 S8 gets released. The Galaxy S5 now features on this website is because it's retail pricing has dropped under $399 and more often than not $369. In terms of construction theGAlaxy  S5 is good. The chrome like frame looks cheap likewise the plastic removable back cover but at least the glass screen has a nice high end pattern running through it. By 2017 standards the Galaxy S5 overall looks a little cheap as a growing number for mobile phones in this price range are now made of aluminum. All that said, it is well put together and feels solid in the hand. Put on a decent cover and no one would know that it's an old design. In terms of hardware features the Galaxy S5 still has everything you could possibly want in 2017. Perhaps the missing fingerprint scanner may disappoint but it was designed back in 2013 for the 2014 release and let's face it no one had it as a feature at the time and more to the point other phones in this price still don't have them. The S5 camera outclassed but top end phones but this camera still beats any phone in this price range easily and any other smart phone except the Nokia N95. The removable back means that you can replace the battery and add in a memory card up to 128Gig memory card for not much more money! Extra features include a infra-red blaster perfect of universal remote control, heart rate monitor, replaceable battery and even a micro SD slot. In terms of use the Galaxy S5 has a feature packed interface. Unfortunately the interface is not as smooth as others in the price range. Apart from that it will run all the latest apps without any problems. There are plenty of old reviews on this phone so won't carry on about the why's and why not after all it was released in 2014,  needless to say that it was ahead of it's time in terms of little things like notifications and multi-tasking that have only arrived recently. The Galaxy S5 is an appealing smartphone in 2017 thanks to the price drop. Sure there are many 2017 models of the same price will be just as good but in a different way and they won't be a Galaxy S5 it's old but it's good. Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 All 3G frequencies All 4G frequencies
    • Design Touch screen
    • L145.3 x W73.4 x D8.9 mm
    • Weight 170 grams
    • Display 5.1 inch 1,920 x 1080 AMOLED
    • Camera 16MP auto-focus LED Flash 2nd forward facing still/video call camera 2MP
    • Video Camera 2160p high definition 30FPS main video camera 2MP Video phone camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU Quad core 2.5 Ghz Separate Andreno 330 Graphics CPU
    • Memory 2Gig RAM Up to 16 Gig for user Up to 128Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, GLANOSS, Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope Proximity, Ambient Light, Barometer, Heart rate monitor, Infra-red blaster Google Play store and Samsung Store Li-Po 2800 mAh battery Up to 20 Days standby Up to 24 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Approx $369 AUD late 2017 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy Core Prime review

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    Welcome to the 2016 Samsung Core Prime mobile phone review. With the introduction of the Galaxy S7 series Samsung is refreshing the entire smartphone line up but have left the unchanged Samsung Galaxy Core Prime as one of the oldest models still available.  Yes, the J1 and the A series have been updated! So what is using the Galaxy Core Prime like? We decide to put up this review. When released the Galaxy Core Prime in late 2014 it was essentially a gap model, between the superseded Galaxy S4 and the top range Galaxy S5 model in the line up so its price was around the $390 mark in 2014 but in 2016 it has dropped to a recommend retail price of  $269. There is nothing wrong with the pricing at the time of posting this review. In terms of construction the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the same as the Galaxy S4 so its pretty good.  It also looks like a Galaxy S4. There is literally nothing complain about as it feels great for a relatively inexpensive phone in 2016. In terms of specifications (see below) the Galaxy Core Prime is a perfect example of the Snapdragon platform everything is there for wireless connectivity. The screen resolution is on the low side for a 2016 smartphone but average for the price, like wise the camera quality. There is nothing exceptional of the specifications bar the surprise inclusion of NFC for wireless payments and sync. Strangely the Galaxy Core Prime it is missing an FM radio.  We'd love to be about to write up more but there is anything else to point out. In terms of use the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is surprising quick. The only lag you may experience is if you have data heavy live widgets but nothing to complain about either. The screen quality and size is more than acceptable and so is the brightness despite the relatively low resolution once again nothing to complain about. The only issue is that not every app can be transferred to the expansion SD card that said all your music and photos can be transferred. Overall the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is a good phone for the price.  It does everything well and reasonably quick with the only problem with the Galaxy Core Prime is it's tiny standard memory, although expandable. Apart from that it is really it's competitors that make life difficult, the price being a key factor since for a mere $100 more you can get an Oppo R7s with much better specifications and currently our favourite budget smartphone in mid 2016. Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
    • Network Quad-band GSM Dual-band 3G Dual Band 4G LTE
    • Design Touch screen
    • L131.3 x W68.4 x D8.8 mm Weight 130 grams
    • Display/s External 4.5 Inch TFT 480 x 800
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash Video Camera HD 720p @ 30fps 2MP front camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU Quad-core 1.2 Mhz with 1 Gig RAM
    • Memory Up to 8 Gig available to user MicroSD up to 64Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features NFC A-GPS Proximity, Accelerometer
    • Power 2000 Li-Po mAh battery Up to 12 Days Standby Up to 13 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $329 AUD 2016

  • Samsung Galaxy J1 Review

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    Welcome to the 2016 Samsung Galaxy J1 review mobile phone review. Don't you just hate it when your expensive top range mobile phone dies and you can access anything especially if you're on holidays? Regardless of whether you are on a monthly plan or pre-paid in 2016 a mobile phone with data is mostly an essential device and when it breaks...drama. We'll that's happened to one of us and it was quite painful. Although we have plenty of spare phones at various homes it happened on holidays so no spares on hand. It is important to have at least one line of communication open when you are away. Hence the quickest way to get a back in touch with civilization is to purchase a inexpensive outright smartphone and that is how we found the Samsung Galaxy J1. Priced under $180 in most retail outlets it's one of the best spec entry level 4G/LTE  capable smartphones you can buy at the moment. So is the Galaxy J1 any good? In terms of construction the Samsung Galaxy J1 is a very well made phone. Admittedly it only has one detachable rear panel and is similar to the design used on the Galaxy Note 4 so well integrated and tight. The rest of the Galaxy J1 includes a metal like edge and a glass screen! If there is anything a little down market is the un-coated plastic buttons on the side. The under the back cover there is a double decker microSD slot above the SIM card slot is an interesting solution to saving space. Overall the Galaxy J1 construction is perfectly acceptable and no complaints. In terms of specifications the Galaxy J1 is OK for the price. It has a quad-core 1.2 Ghz CPU but no dedicated GPU mentioned. Since the processor is the latest 'System On a Chip' design we assume it has one built in and the main CPU it can be clocked up to 1.5Ghz apparently...! The Galaxy J1 also has a 4G or LTE radio so it is quite speedy when downloading data. The screen resolution appears low at 480 x 800 but you don't really notice it which is the best point to make. The screen is also much brighter than other similar phones and not noticeably recessed from the surface - which means its a modern design. In the end there is nothing to really boast about just the basics really. In terms of use the Samsung Galaxy J1 is surprising quick running Andriod 4.4 KitKat. You'd expect a phone is this price range to be a little sluggish but so far the J1 is acceptable. Sure the J1 does not rival the speed of the older models like the Galaxy S4 but it is faster then the iPhone 4GS in terms of use and those are much more expensive. That said once you start installing Apps so forth you may experience a little  slow down but still more than acceptable for the price. Overall the Samsung Galaxy J1 is a very decent cost effective smartphone. We didn't research the phone before hand only checking out the Samsung website for specification, so it was a lucky purchase! It was a surprise as we didn't expect much. The only real problem with the Galaxy J1 is the tiny 4G free memory so you need an extra memory card to take advantage of the power. The Galaxy J1 will work very well as a main phone for undemanding daily users and perfectly as a spare phone especially if your expensive Galaxy Edge 6+ for example, gets even thinner when trying to act as a door stop. Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy J1
    • Network Quad-band GSM Dual-band 3G Dual Band 4G LTE
    • Design Touch screen
    • L129 x W68 x D8.9 mm Weight 122 grams
    • Display/s External 4.3 Inch TFT 400 x 800
    • Camera 5MP LED Flash Video Camera HD 720p @ 30fps 2MP front camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU Quad-core 1.2 Mhz with 768RAM
    • Memory Up to 4Gig available to user MicroSD up to 64Gig
    • Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
    • Features A-GPS Proximity, Accelerometer (G-Sensor) FM Radio with RDS and recording
    • Power Li-Po 1850mAh battery Up to  12 Days Standby Up to 9 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Under $180 AUD 2016

  • Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 Review

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    Welcome to the 2015 Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 review. This is going to be a short review because there are only a few differences including the best build and design compared to any other Android based phone in the same price range. The Galaxy Alpha series phones are about style expected in a mobile phone but for those who missed out on the Galaxy S3 in its heyday. The Galaxy A5 is priced around the $550 mark and the the Galaxy A3 $350 for outright purchases. In terms of construction both A3 and A5 share the same design as the Note 4 except for the removable rear panel. The fit and finish is top of the class. While the design is not leading edge they look and feel good. They are the arguably the best built phones in the current mid-range class. In terms of hardware both Galaxy A3 and A5 have the acceptable specifications, that is quad core CPUs memory and graphics with 4G capability. Both also feature a 5MP selfie camera which is a unusual but excellent selling point in range. The results of the camera sn video look great for a mid-range model too! The only point worth complaining about is the resolution of the main screen of 1280x720 pixels on the A5 and mere 540x960 pixels on the A3. That said both screens still manage to look good. The icing on top at that both have microSD card expansion slots for additional memory despite having metal cases. In terms of use the Galaxy A3 and A5 are the same. Thanks to the customisable nature of Android OS you can have the simplest phone to use or something fully customised. It's the freedom to use in a phone that can't be matched in 2015. Either phone would be a good choice for those who value size and design over top range hardware specs. The industry standard for mid-range phone in 2015 is arguably the quad core for 1.2 CPU and even screen resolution is standard but equipped with AMOLED so gives them colour punch very few phones have in the price range. Both work smoothly with what ever Apps we tried to run on them overall both work really well and amongst the best if not the best choices in the price range that we've tested - not withstanding the slow internet speeds we get in this country. However when you can buy the relatively old and superseded Galaxy S4 for the same price of a A5 it becomes a tougher choice. Specifications
    • Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5
    • Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/900/2100 Tri-band 4G 899/1800/2600
    • Design Touch screen
    • A3 - L130.1 x W65.5 x D6.9 mm - 110 Grams A5 - L139.3 x W69.7 x D6.7 mm - 123 Grams
    • Weight 131 grams
    • Display A3 - 4.5 inch 1,280 x 1080 AMOLED A5 - 5 inch 1,280 x 1080 AMOLED
    • Camera A3 - 8MP auto-focus A3 - 13MP auto-focus LED Flash 2nd forward facing selfie/video call camera 5MP
    • Video Camera 1080p high definition 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
    • CPU Quad core 1.2 Ghz Separate Andreno 306 Graphics CPU
    • Memory 1.5 Gig RAM Up to 32 Gig for user Up to 64Gig micro-SD expansion
    • Features A-GPS, GLONASS, Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Hall, RGB, FM Radio A3 - Li-Po 1900 mAh battery - Up to 4 days Standby - Up to 12hours Talk Time A5 - Li-Po 2600 mAh battery - Up to 5 days Standby  - Up to 15 hours Talk Time
    • Price history Galaxy A3 Approx $450 AUD late 2015 (Outright) Galaxy A5 Approx $550 AUD late 2015 (Outright)

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge review

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    Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge review. All new for 2015 , the S6 and S6 Edge in particular are two of the most advanced and innovative mobile phones on the market. The iphone it's arch competitor has none of the amazing tech features of the S6 yet the stil copying remarks persist. Samsung deserves appluse and your money for making the most advanced mobile phone on the market in 2016. The iphone has nothing new it is a reskin of the last model with a faster CPU and a larger screen so in essence your are being ripped off!  Anyway the Galaxy S6 is priced around $990 RRP for the 64Gig model and under $900 for the 32Gig model which is noticeably more expensive than the last model.

    In terms of construction the Galaxy S6 is excellent. It's made of glass and metal and the design works look good. The S6 Edge on the other hand even better than the it is literally jewel like. Makes all other mobile phones look cheap and yes especially the iphone. The S6 and S6 Edge are the best looking and feeling phones in th world right now.

    In terms of hardware the S6 and S6 Edge have the latest high specifications available there's not real point of repeating the details. Beats all existing phones to date by a fair margin apart from the Galaxy Note 4 that is. It is unfortunately that claimed leading but clearly small minded bloggers completely fail to point this out. That said the only things missing are a removable battery and expandable memory slot and FM radio which a decreasing number of people require in this type of phone thanks to streaming and online storage. The S6 Edge with the 'additional' screen size is very special in a class which are primarily made up of slab style phones with rounded edges.

    In terms of use the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have all the advantages and disadvantages of Android OS. Hence they can be as easy or as complex as you would like your phone to be and able to reflect your personality. The ability to customize the interface is optional but it is the representation of freedom we need to embrace. Apart from that the interface is slick despite the so called professional bloggers claim as 'bloatware' it all makes the experience better. Low tech Infra red in particular is a great addition for simple to use TV, cable box and stereo system control. Sure its been trial and error for Samsung to get the interface right but that's the point of being innovative. Regardless if standard functionality is missing there's always an app for it.

    The conclusion of this review is simple - the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge especially deserves respect. Both models are better than their predecessors and of the best mobile phones in the world you can buy at the moment. Mind you the prior range topper the S5 is now a very appealing thanks to the $200 price drop!

    Specifications

    • Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
    • Network
      Quad-band GSM - All
      Tri-band 3G - All
      Tri-band 4G - All
    • Design
      Touch screen
    • L143.4 x W70.5 x D6.8 mm
      L142.1 x W70.1 x D7.0 mm
    • Weight 138-132 grams
    • Display
      5.1 inch
      2560 x 1440 QHD AMOLED
    • Camera
      16MP auto-focus
      LED Flash
      2nd forward facing video call camera 5MP
    • Video Camera
      4K UHD 30FPS main video camera
    • Connectivity
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth V4
    • CPU
      Octa core 2.1 and 1.5 Ghz
      Separate Andreno 330 Graphics CPU
    • Memory
      3Gig RAM
      Approx 32-128 Gig for user
    • Features
      A-GPS, GLONASS BEIDO, Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
      Proximity, Ambient Light, Humidity, Temperature
      UV, Barometer, NFC, Fingerprint
      Google Play store
      Free Google Navigator (requires data plan)
      Li-Po 2550-2600 mAh battery
      Up to 370 hours Standby
      Up to 17 hours Talk Time
    • Price history
      Approx $980 AUD April 2015 (Outright)