Samsung Galaxy Young - Specifications
In today’s post, I would like to give you a review of the Samsung Galaxy Young Duos S6312, a “dual-SIM” smartphone running the Android operating system from the budget segment. I am sure that this review will be interesting and useful to many of my readers.
I have no doubt about the popularity of this budget smartphone, because this smartphone is, first of all, cheap, it has 2 SIM cards, and also runs on the Android mobile operating system, these are the 3 golden rules of popularity. I recently reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos, another dual-SIM smartphone model, and the Galaxy Young Duos is a “mini” variant of the Grand Duos.
Unpacking the device
In front of me is a beautiful packaging of the device and, frankly, I can’t wait to open it. We tear off the protective sticker and open the box. Immediately lifting the lid up, this little miracle shows off. The device gave me unexpected positive emotions, since it is small - and it’s very cool, not a “shovel” Samsung Galaxy Note 2. It’s so unusual and cool to see a small copy of the standard design of Samsung smartphones - it’s beyond words.
So, let's continue our unpacking. For now, let’s put the device itself aside and look at the contents of the box. Lifting the top compartment, below are: headphones, USB-microUSB cable, charger, instructions and battery. The standard package includes, in general, everything that is needed for the smartphone to operate. Now let's move directly to the gadget itself.
Appearance
As for the appearance, there are no special innovations here. The smartphone is made in a standard Samsung case. The only thing that personally caught my eye was the location of the sensors: while in flagship models the sensors are placed horizontally, in this smartphone they are placed vertically. Since I have already touched on the design of the device, I will say that on the front panel of the device, in the center at the top, there is a communication speaker, to the right of which the named sensors are located. At the bottom of the front panel, traditionally for Samsung, there are three buttons: a mechanical “Home” button, and two touch buttons on either side of it, a menu button on the left, and a return button on the right. Looking ahead, I’ll note that the Galaxy Young S6312 does not have a front camera, but as for me, this was to be expected, since the model is budget, and itself is aimed at working with two SIM cards, and not for video conferencing.
There is a microUSB input on the bottom side of the device. There is a headphone jack on the top side panel. On the left side is the volume rocker, on the right is the power key.
On the back of the smartphone, there is a camera at the top center and the main speaker at the bottom left. Opening the back cover, I was somewhat surprised by the innovation in the slot arrangement. Unlike the previous Grand Duos, the SIM card slots are located under the battery - orderliness is good. The memory card slot is located at the top, so there is no need to remove the battery to insert or remove a memory card.
Device Specifications
Screen
The device includes a 3.27 inch TFT display. Touch screen, with a resolution of 320x480 pixels, 256 thousand colors, 176 ppi.
Accessories
The smartphone is equipped with a single-core processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory. It is possible to work with memory cards (microSD) up to 64 GB.
System
The device has a pre-installed mobile operating platform Android 4.1.
Camera
The camera has 3 megapixel photo resolution - 2048x1536. The video being shot has a resolution of 640×480 pixels.
Connection
Communication standards: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Data transfer standards: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2 Mb/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mb/s, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0.
Dimensions
Device dimensions: 109.4×58.6×12.49 mm. Battery capacity - 1300 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy Young Duos S6312 device characteristics
Turning on the smartphone, I saw the familiar Android desktop. The smartphone works well, but there are still stutters and this is a big “minus”, since the smartphone is small and not resource-intensive in itself. I also didn’t like the graininess of the screen; Samsung also made a mistake here, but considering the price, you can close your eyes to that. The sound is very good, which made me happy. Work in standby mode of 2 SIM cards is carried out in parallel, but while one card is working in talk mode or using the Internet, the second one is disabled.
In general, I liked the Galaxy Young Duos S6312 for its simplicity, compactness and budget. Despite the shortcomings I found, it should be understood that this is a device whose main task is to operate two SIM cards, and it is also a mini version of the main dual-SIM Samsung Grand Duos. Samsung Galaxy Young Duos S6312 is suitable for those who love compactness, functionality and the ability to work with two SIM cards at the same time.
Videoreview
I would also like to bring to your attention a video review dedicated to the Galaxy Young Duos S6312. In this review, you can visually inspect and see the operation of the gadget.
Advantages:*Good processor 836 MHz, does not require overclocking, ideal for its screen (320*280). *Good connection to Wi-Fi networks. *The Video Core IV accelerator makes it possible to play many games (but with a resolution of 320*280, half of the games simply do not work) *Quite a good build (there are virtually no creaks or backlashes).
Flaws:*The screen is protected by the cheapest plastic, which in your pocket without a cover looks like one big scratch. *In the dark, the “menu” buttons are not visible, it’s very unpleasant... *In the sun, the screen is one continuous spot! *Diagonal and display size (3" to 320*280), which is good. Small number of colors 256 thousand - dim, very dim! *Viewing angles are small: when tilting the screen to the right, the colors are inverted, when tilting to the left - the contrast drops, away from you and towards you - the brightness decreases slightly. Dutch...
Review: I decided to write a review because I saw too many ratings for this device, many of them are not general, but subjective. Here is the objective opinion of a specialist! RESULT: as we see, there are almost twice as many shortcomings, the answer is obvious - it’s better not to take it. P.S. All reviews not submitted by me are too vague and untrue regarding this device. P.S. It’s better to take something from the Huawei line (it will be cheaper and many times better, despite the fact that it’s Chinese), or Galaxy Gio (screen and camera…
General characteristics
Type
Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to choose a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.
smartphone operating system Android OS version at the start of sales Android 4.4 Case type classic Housing material plastic Control mechanical/touch buttons Number of SIM cards 2 SIM card type
Modern smartphones can use not only regular SIM cards, but also their more compact versions micro SIM and nano SIM. An eSIM is a SIM card integrated into the phone. It takes up virtually no space and does not require a separate tray for installation. eSIM is not yet supported in Russia. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
micro SIM Multi-SIM mode variable Weight 108 g Dimensions (WxHxD) 59.9x109.8x11.8 mmScreen
Screen type color TFT, 262.14 thousand colors, touch Touch screen type multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal 3.5 inches. Image Size 480x320 Pixels per inch (PPI) 165 Automatic screen rotation There isMultimedia capabilities
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 3 MP Recording videos There is Max. video resolution 640x480 Audio MP3, AAC, WAV, FM radio Headphone jack 3.5 mmConnection
Standard GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G Interfaces
Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are a little less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the Internet. USB is used to connect your phone to a computer. Bluetooth is also found in many phones. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect your phone to wireless speakers, and also to transfer files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as a universal remote control. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Satellite navigation
Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules allow you to determine the phone's coordinates using signals from satellites. In the absence of GPS, a modern smartphone can determine its own location using signals from cellular operator base stations. However, finding coordinates using satellite signals is usually much more accurate. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
GPS/GLONASS A-GPS system yesMemory and processor
CPUInformation about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 58.6 mm (millimeters) 5.86 cm (centimeters) 0.19 ft (feet) 2.31 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 109.4 mm (millimeters) 10.94 cm (centimeters) 0.36 ft (feet) 4.31 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 12.5 mm (millimeters) 1.25 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.49 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 112 g (grams) 0.25 lbs 3.95 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 80.14 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.87 in³ (cubic inches) |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 45 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 256 kB (kilobytes) 0.25 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 1 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 768 MB (megabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR1 |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 200 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 3.27 in (inches) 83.06 mm (millimeters) 8.31 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 1.81 in (inches) 46.07 mm (millimeters) 4.61 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 2.72 in (inches) 69.11 mm (millimeters) 6.91 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.5:1 3:2 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 320 x 480 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 176 ppi (pixels per inch) 69 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 18 bit 262144 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 49.83% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 2048 x 1536 pixels 3.15 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 24 fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1300 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 6 hours 40 minutes 6.7 h (hours) 400.2 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
We all know the wide range of Galaxy devices released by the Korean company Samsung. At one time, it was represented by the best gadgets in their categories, which were at the peak of sales. Due to this, it can be assumed, the manufacturer received many regular customers who subsequently “stepped” from one device to another, attracted by the capabilities of the phones.
In this article we will review one of the smallest smartphones in the line - the Samsung 5360 model. We will talk about how it differs from competing devices, what positive and negative qualities it is endowed with, as well as how the manufacturer positions this device in your line.
The concept of the “junior” model
There is nothing new in the fact that the manufacturing company has placed its smartphones in a kind of “hierarchy”. The highest position in it is occupied by the “flagship” - a phone that has the most serious technical characteristics and, therefore, costs the most. It is followed by phones that are simplified in one way or another: one of them has a simpler camera, another has a slightly less powerful processor, a third has a simpler display, and so on. Thus, a line of devices is formed depending on their functionality and technical characteristics.
Since we are describing the Samsung 5360, it should be noted that it is the smallest of the presented devices by many criteria. This applies to both the price of the phone and the size of its screen, processor power, amount of RAM, and so on.
Based on this, we can say that the Samsung Y 5360 is the most modest, but at the same time very good device in terms of functionality that the company presented in its line.
Design
It is quite simple to characterize the appearance of the phones combined in the Galaxy line. The fact is that the developer (Samsung company) did not try too hard to unify the appearance of all models. Perhaps, she left some individual features for top-end, flagship devices due to their high cost and uniqueness of their kind. As for the Samsung 5360, this model had a design typical of the line: a rectangular “brick” with blurred edges near the back cover and rounded edges. As a result, we got a round “baby” with a characteristic “Samsung” side edge protruding above the screen, covered with chrome; a typical ribbed back cover and a standard Galaxy set of elements: a speaker slot with a metal “mesh”, a screen lock key on the right side, a “rocker” for changing the sound level on the left, a “Home” button in the center, surrounded by the “Back” and “Options” on the right and left. Nothing new, actually.
Dimensions
Continuing the theme of appearance, I would like to note the small size of the 5360. The device is specially made compact in order to provide the user with maximum comfort from interacting with it. We can safely assume that the phone is intended for those who do not want to carry a “shovel” with a 5-inch screen in their side pocket. And the case width of 58 mm along with a height of 104 mm are excellent indicators for a portable device that is easy to take with you everywhere. At the same time, you get functionality that best matches modern smartphones (at least at the time of the gadget’s release).
Screen
As you remember, our “baby” Samsung GT 5360 is “junior” by all criteria. The display is no exception. There is a 3-inch screen with a resolution of only 240 by 320 pixels. It goes without saying that these parameters are far from “flagship” ones. Because of this, the user notices the “grain” effect on such a screen from the first seconds of getting to know the device. And, due to its small size, you can’t watch movies in HD quality on it. A basic set of basic functions remains: calls, SMS, surfing.
CPU
The smartphone will also not be able to boast of powerful hardware. And it cannot be said that he really needed it. There is a Qualcomm processor with a clock frequency of 0.8 GHz, which clearly does not make the phone the fastest. Obviously, the manufacturers were guided by the fact that there was no need to install a strong processor on this device. Therefore, it is not surprising that over time the phone begins to slow down and freeze due to a weak processor. As evidenced by reviews describing the Samsung GT 5360, a complete reset of the phone to factory settings (and, of course, deleting all data on it) can solve this problem.
Connection
All Galaxy phones, as we are used to, work with two SIM cards. At least, those who have seen a couple of such devices may think so. The Samsung 5360 reviewed today is an exception. The model supports only one SIM card, so it cannot be said to be economical, allowing you to spend less on communication services. And in terms of comfort (if you have several SIM cards), this model lags a little behind: don’t buy a second one for another card...
Camera
Another criterion by which we can evaluate a device is the camera. In Galaxy phones, as a rule, the Korean manufacturer offers a 5-megapixel module. And here the Samsung GT S 5360 can be called an exception. The model has a 2-megapixel camera, which probably won’t be of high enough quality for everyday life. Most likely, this phone will not be able to convert even photographed text into readable form. Therefore, you should not hope that you will take colorful photos using the device. Samsung Young 5360 should clearly be used for some other purpose.
Memory
But in terms of capacity, all Galaxy phones hold their own. The model we are characterizing has 160 MB of internal memory, on which you can install applications and upload personal files. In addition to them, there is also a slot for a memory card that works with microSD format (the volume can reach 32 GB). Give yourself the opportunity to store so much information on your phone!
True, given the small screen, we will more likely talk about musical compositions than about some films or TV series.
operating system
The 5360 we presented runs on the Android operating system. Since the gadget was released back in 2011, we are talking about a modification of Gingerbeard, version 2.2. If we wanted to use it now, we would not be able to update it to a newer generation of this OS.
However, despite the fact that we are talking about an outdated version of the system, the phone still works with Android functionality. This means that it has everything that an average user might need: navigation, entertainment, communication, surfing, the ability to create your own content and manage existing content. All this is possible even on the “younger” Samsung S 5360.