Samsung Galaxy Y Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3", 240 x 320
Main Camera
2 Megapixel
Operating System
Google Android 2.3
Battery
1200 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Y
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number GT-S5360
Form Factor Touch
Height 104 mm Worse than 84 % of phones rated.
Width 58 mm Worse than 67 % of phones rated.
Depth 12 mm Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Weight 100 g Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | Metallic grey | Pure white | Pink | Absolute black | White, pink | Coral pink | Silver
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.66 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The Samsung Galaxy Y has dimensions 104 mm × 58 mm × 12 mm. Its weight is 100 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Y
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3" Worse than 77 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 240 x 320 pixels Worse than 75 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 262,144 colours Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Display Features Wallpaper

The screen size reaches 3" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy Y is 240 x 320 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Y
Clock Speed 832 MHz Worse than 88 % of phones rated.

Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Samsung Galaxy Y is 832 MHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Y
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 180 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Y
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel Worse than 80 % of phones rated.
Digital Zoom 2x Worse than 91 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects Negative, Sepia, normal, Greyscale
Camera Modes Landscape/portrait mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
White Balance Automatic, presets
Still Image Resolutions 1600 x 1200
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 (QVGA)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy Y has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 2 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 2x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Y
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1200 mAh Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 400 hours Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 558 minutes Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 558 min
Standby (GSM): up to 400 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 300 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 350 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy Y is 1200 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 400 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Samsung Galaxy Y will last one charge with constant phone calls 558 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Y
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Google Android 2.3
User Interface Samsung TouchWiz
Navigation A-GPS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Samsung Galaxy Y supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Google Android 2.3.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Y
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles BPP
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS, EMS

Bluetooth 3.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Y
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Y
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Proximity sensor
Ring Tone Formats MP3
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock with snooze, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Intelligent Typing (T9), Radio Data Service (RDS), Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, intelligent typing (SWYPE)
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Y
Included Accessories Power adapter
Memory card microSD - 2 GB
Max Operating Temperature 50 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C

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