 A Samsung Galaxy Star GT-S5282 using GOS Locker lock screen | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
|---|---|
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Samsung Galaxy |
| First released | May 2013[1] |
| Successor | Samsung Galaxy Star pro Samsung GALAXY STAR plus Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus Samsung Galaxy Star 2 |
| Related | Samsung Galaxy Young Samsung Galaxy Fame Samsung Galaxy Star Trios |
| Compatible networks | GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900[2] |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ceramic White |
| Dimensions | 105.2×58.5×11.9 mm (4.14×2.30×0.47 in)[2] |
| Weight | 102.5 g (4 oz)[2] |
| Operating system | Android4.1.2 "Jelly Bean" With TouchWiz[2] |
| CPU | Spreadtrum SC8810 Single-coreARM Cortex-A5 at 1GHz[3] |
| GPU | Mali-300[4] |
| Memory | 512MBRAM[2] |
| Storage | 4GB (2 GB user available)[2] |
| Removable storage | microSD support for up to 32 GB[2] |
| Battery | Li-ion 1200 mAh(internal) Standard battery[2] |
| Rear camera | 2MP with 2x digital zoom, supports QVGA video recording[3] |
| Front camera | None |
| Display | 3 inch 240x320pxQVGALCD at 133ppi[3] |
| Connectivity | microUSB,3.5 mm audio jack,Bluetooth 4.0 withA2DP,Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n[5] |
| Data inputs | Multi-touchcapacitive touchscreen,Accelerometer[3] |
| Other | ChatON Samsung Apps TouchWiz |
TheSamsung Galaxy Star is a low-endsmartphone manufactured bySamsung Electronics. It was announced in April 2013, it was subsequently released in May 2013.[1][6] It is the cheapest smartphone in theSamsung Galaxy series.[7] Like all other Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy Star runs on theAndroid mobile operating system.[2] The phone is available in 2 versions: a single SIM version (GT-S5280) and adual SIM version (GT-S5282).[1] The phone competes with other low-cost smartphones such as the smartphones from theNokia Asha series as well as low-cost smartphones manufactured by Indian manufacturers such asMicromax,Karbonn,Spice Digital, Lava International andCelkon.[1] It is available in certain Asian countries such asIndia,Pakistan,Sri Lanka,Nepal,Bangladesh,Myanmar,Philippines,Indonesia etc. where low-cost smartphones are very popular as well as in Morocco, Algeria, South Africa, Portugal, France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine. Many users have found the device's capabilities basic, seeing it as a low-end smartphone for children or teenagers who are having their first smartphone.
The Galaxy Star follows the slateform factor for smartphones, and features a plastic exterior.[8] The phone features a 1 GHz single-coreARM Cortex-A5 processor and aMali-300 graphics processor, and comes equipped with 512MB ofRAM and 4GB ofinternal storage, of which 2 GB is available to the user. The internal storage can be upgraded to 32 GB through the use of amicroSD card.[2][3][4] The device features anaccelerometer intended to translate natural gestures into commands on the phone; for example, if the phone is ringing and the user turns it face down, it will stop ringing, or if the user wishes to establish aBluetooth orwireless internet connection, they can shake the device and it will automatically connect.[9] However, users have found that these gestures are often poorly recognised, resulting in the device performing unwanted tasks. It is not the first device to have these features; theHTC Desire Z introduced these features in 2010.[10] It features a capacitiveQVGALCD touchscreen display which measures 3 inches with a resolution of 240x320px at 133ppi with multitouch support.[3] It also provides a 2MP rear camera with 2x optical zoom and QVGA video recording; however there is no front-end camera provided.[3] The device requires the use ofmicroSIM cards.[3] The phone runs on a 1200mAhlithium-ion battery. The Galaxy Star's battery drains quickly, but with moderate use on a single SIM, it can last up to 2 days.[8]
The Galaxy Star GT-S5280 and the Galaxy Star GT-S5282 are almost the same, with the only difference between them being that the latter is a dual-SIM phone, having another SIM card slot. Only one SIM is used at a time; a SIM card manager in the device is used to switch between them.
Galaxy Star GT-S5283
The Galaxy Star GT-S5283 also known as the Samsung Galaxy Star Trios is another version of the Galaxy Star released in February of 2014, seen from the "TRIOS" branding at the bottom shows that it's the only know Samsung phone to have Triple SIM capabillities.More info like the specifications can be seen here
Unlike most other smartphones, the Galaxy Star runs onEDGE networks alone, and doesn't support3G connectivity.[3] It also does not support GPS navigation. However it provides support forWi-Fi connectivity andBluetooth 4.0.[5]
Like all other Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy Star runs on theAndroidmobile operating system. As with flagship phones sold in 2011, as well as low-end devices sold in 2012, Samsung only supports the latest version of TouchWiz on some low-end devices, beginning with theSamsung Galaxy Camera and Galaxy Star. Therefore, Samsung only supports Galaxy Star underTouchWiz Nature UX based onAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, andSamsung Kies blocks updates from being installed on Galaxy Star devices running versions other than TouchWiz Nature UX.[9] Because of this, Samsung has stated that CPU usage is conducted in a more efficient way to ensure longer battery life.[9] As with other Samsung smartphones, the device also uses Samsung'sTouchWiz UX Nature user interface as the default user interface, though it is also possible to use other third-party user interfaces. By default, as in other Android smartphones, Google's products such asGoogle Chrome,Gmail,Google+,Google Hangouts etc. are provided in the phone. The device also has access to theGoogle Play store, but being a low-end smartphone, new applications as well as applications requiring a large amount of processing power and memory cannot be installed on the device.[7] Samsung's applications such asChatON andSamsung Apps are also preinstalled, as in other Samsung smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Star has received mixed reviews upon its release. While it has been praised for its price, user experience and battery life, it has also been criticised for its small screen, lack of features and performance. Many users have found that the device's capabilities are basic, seeing it as a low-end smartphone.
According toThe Times of India, the Galaxy Star looks "cute", has a decent screen, has a decent battery life and provides a good user experience, but has its drawbacks, with a small screen, low resolution and an underwhelming performance.[7]ReviewGuidelines.com has praised the phone's memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, touchscreen display and design, while criticising the lack of features and functionality. According toTechpinas.com, the Samsung Galaxy Star is a decent device capable of providing users with an adequate mobile experience. The screen is bare basic, yet this is understandable considering the device is a low-end smartphone. Furthermore, it excels in terms of basic functions such as web browsing and communications.[11]
Many individual reviewers in theInternet have criticized the device due to its lack of a GPS, which has become the norm for modern day smartphones.[8] Reviewers have agreed that the phone excels in terms of battery life, which is a result of Samsung modifying the operating system to control battery drainage.[8] Despite the fact that the device has a 2MP fixed focus back camera, reviewers have found that the camera is capable of taking clear pictures with adequate picture quality.[8]
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