Samsung Galaxy E5 Explained

Samsung Galaxy E5
Modelnumber:SM-E500F
E500H
E500HQ
E500MDual SIM models
SM-E500F/DS
E500H/DS
E500M/DS
Manufacturer:Samsung Electronics
Series:E Series
Networks:GSM/HSPA
  • 2G GSM

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

  • 3G HSPA

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

Available:2015—2016
Released:January 2015
Defunct:November 2016
Discontinued:November 2016
Related:Samsung Galaxy E7
Samsung Galaxy A5
Type:Touchscreen smartphone
Form:Slate
Size:142.6 mm (5.57 in) H
70.2 mm (2.76 in) W
7.3mm (0.29 in) D
Weight:120g http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/mobile-devices/smartphones/galaxy-e/SM-E500HZWDINS
Os:Original: Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Current: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Chipset:Snapdragon 410
Cpu:Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Gpu:Adreno 306
Memory:1.5 GB LPDDR3 RAM
Storage:16 GB
Memory Card:microSD up to 64 GB
Battery:2400 mAh Li-ion
Display:5inches 720p (294 ppi) Super AMOLED
Rear Camera:8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
  • Features = Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
  • Video = 1080p@30fps
Front Camera:5 megapixels (1080p) HD video recording @ 30 fps back-illuminated sensor
Status:Discontinued

The Samsung Galaxy E5 is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. It was released in January 2015 & Discontinued in November 2016. This is a Mid-range device. The Galaxy E5 has an 8 Megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5 Megapixel front facing camera. It has a Quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU.

The Samsung Galaxy E5 has reached the European shores, but only sold in the German market [not counting CIS countries and Turkey (Middle East Region)].

Specifications

Hardware

The phone is powered with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 410 chipset which includes 1.2 GHz processor, Adreno 306 GPU and 1.5GB RAM, with 16GB of internal storage and an ample battery of 2400 mAh. The Samsung Galaxy E5 is fitted with a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display and also includes an 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera.[1] Its dimensions are 141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.29 in).[2]

Software

This phone was officially released with the Android 4.4.4 KitKat and was upgraded to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on August 2, 2015. External memory support is up to 64GB.

Camera

There are two cameras on the phone, a primary and secondary: the primary one comprises 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, auto-focus, LED flash with Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama. The video is 1080p@30fps. The secondary camera is a front-facing 5 MP.[3]

Selfie

The Galaxy E5 is known for its great selfie experience. It is said to "bring innovative features such as wide angled selfie, selfie with palm gesture, selfie with voice command and beauty face to enable users to capture high quality selfies with ease. The wide Selfie feature for the front camera allows users to capture selfies covering angles up to 120 degrees."[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samsung Galaxy E5. www.gsmarena.com .
  2. Web site: Samsung Galaxy E5. GSM Arena. GSM Arena. 8 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Samsung Galaxy E5, Galaxy E7 Selfie-Focused Smartphones Launched in India. NDTV Gadgets. 6 January 2015 . NDTV. 8 September 2015.
  4. Web site: Powerful and compact-GALAXY E7 and GALAXY E5 smart phones to debut in India . USC Annenberg. USC. 28 July 2015.