South Korean electronics giant Samsung recently released its cheapest Android run device named Galaxy Y. The price of this device is just 110 Euro. The Galaxy Y boasts of 3-inch display. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.
The Galaxy Y is powered by an 883 MHz processor and it has a 2 Megapixel camera. This device is perfect for those who want to own an Android device but are reluctant to spend a substantial amount on it.
What is it
Samsung’s Galaxy Y is an entry-level smartphone which does not comes loaded with features which we normally see in high-end Galaxy series devices. The Galaxy Y features a two megapixel camera, which clicks average images. It sports a three-inch touchscreen and is powered by an 832MHz CPU. This entry-level smartphone features Bluetooth, 801.11 b/g/n WiFi and GPS connectivity. This budget phone runs Gingerbread OS. The weight of the Galaxy Y’s shell is 3.5 ounce. It is expected that this phone will attract those Android lovers who want to use their favorite OS for an affordable rate.
Key features
The Samsung Galaxy Y is an entry-level smartphone designed for the teens or emerging markets. This device is little improved than the Galaxy Mini released around a year ago. Te processor of the Galaxy Y is little faster than the Mini and the weight of this phone is also lesser than Mini. This phone features a 2MP. The Galaxy Y runs on Gingerbread OS.
This phone is available in metallic gray color. The battery cover of the Galaxy Y is dotted like the skin of a snake which helps in firming the grip when we hold this phone. The 3” LCD screen of this phone has 240×320 pixels of resolution, which is very basic. The colors are however, bright. The design of the Galaxy Y is average but it is likely that this phone will attract many buyers especially in emerging markets.
What’s innovative
The Samsung Galaxy Y was released in October 2011. This entry-level smartphone supports 2G and 3G network. The dimensions of this phone are 104 x 58 x 11.5 mm. It weighs 97.5 g. The 3.0-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen of the Galaxy Y displays 256K colors. The screen features touch sensitive controls. This phone features a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm jack. The phonebook of the Galaxy Y can save unlimited entries. The internal memory is 180 MB and the memory is expandable up to 32GB. This phone features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It has a USB port but no infrared port. The 2 MP camera located on the rear of the phone can record video. This phone runs Android OS and is powered by an 832 MHz processor. It has a stereo FM radio. The Galaxy Y features standard Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery. The battery has the talk time of up to 17 h in 2G and 6 h 20 min in 3G.
Price and availability
The Galaxy Y is one of the cheapest Android phones available in the market. Released by Samsung, the price of this entry-level smartphone is around USD 150. This phone boasts of a 3 inch screen with a low resolution. Samsung is hopeful that the Galaxy Y would attract youths and the users of the emerging markets. This phone is available across the world. In UK, the phone is available at all Vodafone stores for free with qualifying plans.
The up side
The Galaxy Y is perhaps the cheapest Android phone released by Samsung so far. This entry-level phone is set to find many takers because its runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. Priced at around USD 150, the Galaxy Y with a 3 inch touchscreen is a phone meant for young users and emerging markets. This phone is powered by 832 MHz processor. The phone sports a 2 MP camera on its rear end. Samsung has also integrated the Touchwiz UI in the Galaxy Y.
The down side
The 3” LCD display of the Galaxy Y is very basic and it has a low 240×320 pixels of resolution. Though the Galaxy Y is an entry-level smartphone, the 3-inch touchscreen is unlikely to attract buyers. Besides this the resolution is also low. The camera of this phone is also of 2MP with VGA resolution which cannot take good images.
Our experience
With a price tag of only USD 150, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread running Galaxy Y is without doubt a device to own. Its 3 inch display and 883 MHz processor are good for a budget phone. The 2 Megapixel camera is perfect for casual photography. This phone is a perfect device for those who are interested in using Android devices by spending a reasonable amount of money.
The bottomline
Samsung’s Galaxy Y is a 3 G enabled touch phone which is priced at just USD 150. Running a new version of Android 2.3 OS, the Galaxy Y is set to emerge as a major player in the emerging market. This device will also attract young users.
