Having long abandoned the segment of the input range, Samsung has finally come and with its Galaxy Core range. The last of the family, namely the Galaxy Core Prime in its Value Edition, promises to offer a slightly more accomplished performance than its predecessors sad. Bet won?
Note that here we test the Value Edition version of the device, which is a refresher of the Galaxy Core Prime 2014. the features do not evolve and Qualcomm Snapdragon chip 410 from the previous model is replaced here by a Marvell Armada PXA1908 more exotic. the only real difference is the version of Android and the first premium has not changed beyond Android 4.4 KitKat. Here, the device is immediately under 5.1 Lollipop.
the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition was launched at an RRP of € 149. But there are now around the 130 € in several webmarchands.
Unsurprisingly, Samsung has not folly to design and making this Galaxy Core Prime. We thus find a shell made entirely of plastic, decked out with rounded corners. As for the gray around it somehow mimics the metal. This design is in the vein of those to which the Korean manufacturer has accustomed us for years. So no one will cry genius. But the end result is very correct. Given the device’s size, grip poses no particular problem. The thumb’s scope covers the entire screen, so it is easy to use smartphone with one hand. Despite poor optimization of the occupancy rate of the screen on the front. The smooth plastic back while not offering an unforgettable feel. But it does not prove either repulsive or unpleasant. Finally, the weight of 130 g a little surprising at first, especially in relation to other dimensions (130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm). But we made it fairly quickly.
With a diagonal of 4.5 “for a WVGA resolution of 800 x 480 px, the IPS screen of the smartphone that we test here clearly not meant to seduce the media-savvy. It must be said that between its size and the low density of 207 pixels per inch only, the display shows just good for most uses basic. it can, for example, take advantage of social networking apps, manage emails or view web pages tailored to a mobile display. But for uses slightly more demanding, such as navigation on unsuitable web pages or watching videos, the screen of the Galaxy Core Prime quickly turns into cross.
especially since it is not really helped by his rendering. its color temperature and contrast ratio are honest , respectively with scores of 6945 Kelvin and 1053: 1, but the delta E flew 7.7 the outdoor readability was not a model of its kind.. The maximum brightness of 367 cd / m² turns effect on average for an LCD screen, while at the same time, the panel displays a light reflection of 33% too high. Recall that the average smartphone screens running at around 15% and the best fall below 8%. Finally, with a touch of 134 ms delay, the screen of the Galaxy Core Prime is among the worst smartphones of the moment.
As always, covered Samsung Android with its own TouchWiz user interface. Here it takes place on the Lollipop 5.1 version of the Google OS. The Korean manufacturer does not betray Android paradigms since found everything that characterizes the latter with home screens, widgets, a menu of applications, notifications bar, etc. Samsung has however seen the graphics. This is not necessarily the best idea he’s had since the appearance of Android Material Design interface “pure” seems far more successful from an aesthetic point of view. But it is also a matter of taste. To turn it off, the Korean manufacturer has opted for a quadruple heart Marvell Armada chip PXA1908, supported by 1GB of RAM. A range of input pattern therefore, in line with the positioning of the apparatus. It produces the correct results, no more. We obviously do not have to do in a lightning war, but using smartphone “normally” – that is to say by not voluntarily seeking to make slow – he seldom shows signs of fatigue or slowdowns. microlags , however, invite regularly in navigation. They remain fortunately quite discreet.
If the Galaxy Core Prime video player shows decode most codecs and formats the most popular of the moment, it will not be used much in practice on such a screen. Specifically, if the smartphone can troubleshoot the opportunity to watch a video from a social network stream, it will really be motivated to look at anything else.
Side games, it’s not much better. The graphics chip Vivante GC7000UL does not make miracles. However, it is an “ally” in the screen at the modest definition. Which allows running many famous gourmands 3D games. Unfortunately, while some are very optimized and fail to provide a correct experience by automatically lowering the graphics options to a minimum, even with other saccadent this subterfuge and show themselves to the limit of the floor. Can think in Dead Trigger 2 that certainly works, but that is not really enjoyable to play.
The headphone Galaxy Core Prime is powerful enough for all types of headphones and shows even devoid of distortion. The dynamic range restored the place in the middle of our comparison and, as so often, only the stereo image remains unsatisfactory. The speaker, placed in back of the phone is surprisingly decent for an entry-level smartphone. It is of course far from the best students, but it has the merit of restoring the voice beautifully.
Like all smartphones available immediately at less than 100 €, the one that concerns us here sacrifices photo function on the altar of cost reduction. For its 5 megapixel sensor is far from the best of the genre. One of the Lumia 550 , another recent model does better, especially in terms of the level of detail, as you will see in our face-to-face . The color rendition also appears a bit dull, while low-light performance without catastrophic surprise. The only consolation, the flash does not burn topics.
If the modest specs of Galaxy Core Prime logically not allow him to shine, it has everything so a positive note it is not very energy. So, even if it does not display an enormous capacity, battery 2000 mAh enough to provide a range of one and a half. Especially since the smartphone’s multimedia functions do not really encourage to use and abuse. In all cases, the Galaxy Core Prime will be able to cash a long traditional use of day without flinching, as evidenced by the score of 10:39 in our self test . In our other video playback test streaming , he was able to hold 8:04. The results certainly not exceptional, but honorable in both cases.
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