Following a slew of consistent leaks, Samsung
finally took the wraps off its new Galaxy C5
smartphone in China.
finally took the wraps off its new Galaxy C5
smartphone in China.
The handset comes with mid-range
specifications, but it's fashionable metal
unibody design makes it look and feel
premium. Between the sleek Galaxy S7/S7
edge flagships and the mid-range Galaxy C5,
Samsung's plastic days seem a distant
memory.
Just a few days ago, the Samsung Galaxy C5
leaked in press renders online, boosting the
hype surrounding its sleek design. With the
smartphone now official, here's what it has to
offer.
In terms of specifications, the handset comes
with a 5.2-inch full HD Super AMOLED display,
a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and a
solid 4 GB of RAM. Other specs include 32 GB
or 64 GB of internal storage capacity, microSD
support for extra locker space, a 16-megapixel
main camera, an 8-megapixel selfie cam, dual-
SIM, LTE connectivity and a 2,600 mAh battery
to keep everything up and running.
The Samsung Galaxy C5 also has a front-
mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the
home button, which means that it will also
work with the Samsung Pay mobile payments
solution.
The smartphone is available in black, gray, pink
and gold color options, but only in China for
now. The 32 GB version is priced at 2,199
yuan, i.e. roughly $335, while the higher-
capacity 64 GB model costs 2,399 yuan, which
would translate to roughly $365 based on
current exchange rates.
The price seems quite competitive for the
specs the Galaxy C5 brings to the table, but
that's a must for the Chinese market, as there
are plenty of affordable rivals. The handset is
now available for preorder, set to start shipping
on June 17.
Samsung made no mention yet of a global
release, so it remains unclear at this point just
when or if the Galaxy C5 will reach other
markets outside of China. A recent FCC listing,
however, suggests that a U.S. release might
not be so far off. If the handset already
received FCC certification, it's pretty much
ready to hit the market.
SEE FULL SPECIFICATION OF SAMSUNG
GALAXY C5
Technology
GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G: HSDPA 900 /1900/ 2100
4G: LTE
SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual standby)
OS: Android 6.0.
1 Marshmallow
Design
Design
Dimensions: 145.9 x 72 x 6.7 mm
Weight: 143 g
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080 x 1920 pixels (424
PPI), Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity and
Compass
Hardware
Processor Type: Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Processor Name: Snapdragon 617
Graphics Processor: Adreno 405
RAM: 4 GB
Internal Storage: 32/64 GB
External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB (2nd
SIM slot)
Camera
Rear: 16 MP, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone)
flash
Video recording: 1080p@30fps
Front-facing: 8 MP
Multimedia
Music Support: AAC, AMR, MP2, MP3, M4A,
MKA,
Loudspeaker: Yes
Video Support: MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264
player
FM Radio: Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth: v4.2
WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct,
hotspot
GPS: Yes
USB: microUSB v2.0
Miscellaneous
Fingerprint Sensor
Battery: 2600 mAh
Launch Date: May, 2016
Availability: June 6, 2016 in China first.
Launch Price: $335/$370
Haven seen the specs of this Samsung Galaxy
c5, drop your views, considering the battery
capacity and price.
