Samsung S5360 Galaxy Y

alaTest has collected and analyzed 605 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the portability and design. The connectivity and responsiveness also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the reception and features. There are mixed views on the social networking functionality and screen.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung S5360 Galaxy Y is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Review

 

Budget Android devices are gaining popularity as the ‘high-end' specifications are finally starting to trickle down to phones under Rs.10,000. Samsung's latest Galaxy Y is one such example of an affordable, yet very much user friendly Android phone....

The Galaxy Y goes for a street price of Rs.7,350, which puts it on the same lines as the Micromax A70 and the Spice Mi-350n. You might find it for a little lower in places like Delhi, however. If you want switchable back covers, then it'll cost you an...

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Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 review: Everyone's invited

 

The Samsung Galaxy Y is a smartphone approved for all audiences. Perhaps in hindsight, our Galaxy Note review should've been rated PG. But well yeah, we're always wiser in hindsight. Anyway, you don't just wake up one...

The Samsung Galaxy Y is one little step above dumbphones. It won’t be long before you know how big this step really was. Android is friendly, especially in a package like the Galaxy Y, and highly addictive. And there's plenty to explore

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Samsung S5360 Galaxy Y preview: First look

 

Smartphones at parent-friendly prices mean that a kid's first phone can be a smartphone, just like dad's. The Samsung S5360 Galaxy Y is part of Samsung's youth-oriented Galaxy Y lineup and promises the Android experience at a bargain...

The Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 was just announced this week and it will be some time before it gets the market. However, we have a pre-production unit in our hands so we decided we do a quick preview just to get you started. So without further ado here's...

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Samsung Galaxy Y

 

24 August 2011 – On the affordable spectrum, the Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro were made official as well. Y stands for youth, and that is who the phones are aimed at, and both devices come with lower price points. Galaxy Y runs on Android 2.3 OS skinned...

Affordable; Modest specifications

Uninspired design

As far as budget smartphones, Samsung is certainly heading down the right direction with the Galaxy Y, though execution could have been improved. For the asking price of RM 499, it is probably not much reason for us to rag on it, since it certainly is...

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Samsung Galaxy Y Review

 

The cheapest android smartphone by Samsung with many exciting features. It really gives a lot more than it's price. Read on to find out how.

Samsung has undoubtly targeted today’s youth with Galaxy Young. It is the best choice for young children looking for their first ever smartphone and Galaxy Young will be the best choice considering it’s cheap price tag of $150 only and an attractive...

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Samsung Galaxy Y Preview

 

Samsung keeps churning out smartphones as if there's no tomorrow, stuffing the channels with sometimes marginally different handsets six months after it introduced the previous crop.

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Amazon review summary for the Samsung S5360 Galaxy Y

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 user reviews of the Samsung S5360 Galaxy Y from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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82% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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This is a good product

 

Well, the product is Ok.The features are enjoyable and it is as advertised.As I held and used it after delivery, I got discouraged by its audio internal speakers: in fact, the Speaker's output is so limited for the gadget. The Screen as well is not...

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Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) Smartphone

 

by Jade Cunningham TRUSTWORTHY all reviewsLike? Support the author Initially, I found my new Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) rather disappointing. This is mainly due to the fact that I did not bother to read the instructions on how to use this Smartphone....

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Samsung Galaxy Y Young

 

by Robert MacBeath TRUSTWORTHY all reviewsLike? Support the author I have been using this phone for about a year and overall I am still happy with it. It is one of the cheaper devices in the Samsung Galaxy range but still has many of the features that...

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Product Specifications

Start your new smart life with the Samsung Galaxy Y, specially designed for young, dynamic mobile users who want to stay in touch and connected on the move. You can enjoy all the benefits of an Android-driven smartphone, including great apps, faster downloads, Wi-Fi connectivity and a more intuitive and attractive user interface. Accessing web-based apps and mobile internet has never been easier, with an on-screen QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy messaging and spacious 3” screen despite the Galaxy Y’s compact and sleek design. Welcome to a smarter, better life.

Camera

Autofocus: No
Built-in Camera: Yes
Built-in Flash: No
Video Resolution in Pixel:320 x 240 (QVGA)

Configuration

Audio Playback: Yes
GPS Receiver:Built-in
Integrated Radio:FM Radio
Integrated TV Tuner: No
Java: Yes
Push to Talk: No
Realtone: Yes
User Interface for Text:Touchscreen
Video Client: Yes

Connectivity

A2DP: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Multi SIM Card: No
Near Field Communication: No
USB: Yes
WiFi Data Exchange: Yes

Data Transfer

EDGE: Yes
GPRS: Yes
HSCSD: No
HSDPA: Yes
Technology:GSM/PCN / WCDMA (UMTS)

Display

Display Technology:TFT Display
Number of Display Colours:262.144 / 65.536
Number of Displays:1

General Features

Design:Bar
EASY USE PHONE: No
Elderly Friendly Phone: No
Operating System:Android
Operator:3 / EE / LIFE MOBILE / MVNO / O2 / Orange / Sim Free / T-MOBILE / Tesco MB / Virgin / Vodafone
Product Type:Mobile Phone / Smartphone
Way of Buying:Contract / Prepay Pack / Sim Free

Messaging

E-Mail Functionality: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push email: Yes
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