El Samsung Galaxy Y has been officially presented. After many rumors, they have finally come true and the South Korean company's smartphone has been presented. It is a device somewhere between the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3; it is, in fact, a 3GB version of the Galaxy S4However, for now it will only be available in Japan, and we don't know if it will reach the rest of the world.
Currently, we could say that it is the the company's best smartphone. And with the best components of the Galaxy Note 3 and a size closer to that of the Samsung Galaxy S4, we can't say less. The main difference between the smartphone that Samsung presented last month, the Note 3, and the current flagship, the Galaxy S4, lies in the processor and RAM. And precisely, these are the aspects that have been improved in the new Samsung Galaxy Y, whose name clearly comes from the country in which it was initially released, Japan.
In addition to having a Super AMOLED display five inches with a resolution Full HD, an internal memory of 32 GB, and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean as operating system, the truth is that it also incorporates the processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor capable of reaching a clock speed of 2,3 GHz, the best currently on the market, which ensures the best possible performance. The processor of the Galaxy S4 was a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. On the other hand, the RAM, which was 2 GB, is now a 3 GB unit, the same as the one in the Galaxy Note 3. This improved RAM allows more operations to be executed simultaneously, so the fluency of the smartphone will be larger, and we will be able to run more apps in multitasking.
The Samsung Galaxy J has been officially unveiled in Japan by carrier NTT DoCoMo, and is available in three colors: pink, blue and whiteWe don't know if it will be released to the rest of the world, although we have reason to believe it won't. However, we'll have to keep an eye on the news in case there's an announcement about the launch of this or a similar smartphone before the end of the year.
Screen, design and protection
The 5-inch panel offers 1080 x 1920 pixels with density of 441 dpi and 16:9 ratio, all about technology Super AMOLED Gorilla Glass 3 for greater resistance. The body maintains the style of the Galaxy S4 with a very careful finish, and dimensions of 137 x 70 x 8,6 mm y 146 gramsThe screen occupies around 72% of the front, achieving a good balance between compactness and display. It is not certified water resistant.
Performance and memory
El Snapdragon 800 SoC (MSM8974) works at 2,3 GHz with Krait 400 cores and GPU Adreno 330, manufactured in 28 nm. This translates into high-level graphics and general performance for games, camera, and demanding multitasking. In memory there are variants according to market: combinations of 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage (very common in Japan and Taiwan), as well as versions with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB. In all cases, the phone supports microSD up to 64 GB. It comes standard with Android 4.3 and has received updates to Android 4.4 and, in certain markets, Android 5.0.
Cameras and video
The main chamber is 13 SM (BSI), with opening f / 2.2, autofocus y LED flash. Allows recording 4K video at 30fps y Full HD to 60 fps. Includes HDR, face and smile detection, panorama, touch focus and mode Dual shot. On the front we find a sensor of 2.1 SM (in some markets 1.9 MP) with recording Full HD, ideal for video calls.
Connectivity, networks and sensors
Compatible with LTE Cat.4 (up to 150/50 Mbps), 3G y 2G, with bands used by operators such as NTT DoCoMo. Use micro-SIM and Single SIM configuration. Supports WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac dual band, in addition to WiFi Direct y DLNA🇧🇷 Integra Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, EDR and Low Energy, NFC, and positioning GPS + GLONASSThe port is microUSB 2.0 USB OTG y MHL for video output; does not support USB 3.0 like the Galaxy Note 3. It maintains 3,5 mm jack for headphones and, according to product sheets, does not include FM radio. The sensor set is extensive: accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity, ambient light and support geomagnetic; in the Japanese variant they are also documented barometer and environmental sensors. The values declared are approximately 0,39 W/kg (head) and 0,29 W/kg (body) for the EU, and 0,95/1,1 W/kg for the US.
Battery and autonomy
Equip a battery of 2.600 mAh, removable and lithium-ion technology, with official records of up to 17h of conversation and around 350h On standby. This capacity, combined with the efficiency of the Snapdragon 800, offers a day of moderate use without complications. It also offers wired charging via microUSB.
Availability, colors and price
The Galaxy J was initially launched with NTT DoCoMo in Japan in pink, azul y white. It was also announced for Taiwán in shades white y Red, with a reference RRP of around $740 (approx. 540 euros at the exchange rate at the time). Expansion into other markets, such as Europe, was subject to regional decisions by Samsung and the operators.
Although the Galaxy J shares its base with the Note 3 and the S4, it is positioned as a very balanced option due to its screen compact, its performance top of the range, very complete connectivity and a camera Solvent with 4K video. For those looking for the premium Samsung experience in a more compact format, it remains one of the most interesting releases in its category.
