Samsung A3 Waterproof or Not. SAMSUNG GALAXY A3 smartphone review (2017): beautiful, compact, waterproof

Waterproof smartphone makes it possible to use the phone in high humidity and not worry about its performance.
Thus, with the help of such a waterproof smartphone, for example, you can make underwater selfie. The phone of this type is calmly worried about diving into the pool or conversation on it in the rain. Currently, most mobile phone manufacturers produce their devices with IP67 and IP68 security levels. This means that your phone will remain in working condition even after falling into the water. In fact, there is no truly waterproof phones on the market, they are all just protected from water. Here I am an overview of the best waterproof smartphones of 2017.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S7.

iPhone 7 is a waterproof phone, so now the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be able to calmly relive the short interaction with water. If you believe the statements of the company, the smartphone can move the immersion to a depth of 1 meter within 30 minutes. However, it is worth remembering that possible damage caused due to water interaction will not be covered by a standard warranty.

Therefore, we all should understand that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are not the phones that can be bathed, but, nevertheless, they will not lose their performance after non-blocking water interaction. If you are planning to float with iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, it is better to get a LIFEPROOF cover that will provide dual protection.

- This is an enlarged version of S7, which is distinguished by the curved edges of the screen. This phone is considered one of the most popular and best waterproof phones of 2017. The level of protection in it is the same as in Samsung Galaxy S7.

If you want to buy a smartphone with a large quad HD display with curved edges, then this phone will be just an ideal choice for you.

Sony Xperia XZ boasts excellent technical characteristics, new design and stunning chamber. It is equipped with a 5.2-inch 1080p display, SNAPDRAGON 820 and 3 GB of RAM. The device is produced in two versions - with 32 GB and 64 GB of internal memory. To extend the memory there is a slot for the MICROSD cards.

Sony Xperia XZ has an IP68 protection level, which means that it can hold out under water at a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. The phone is also protected from dirt, dust and sand. This smartphone also has a fingerprint sensor.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has the same specifications as Galaxy S7, but this device is slightly improved and will suit those who are looking for a phone with a solid body. The smartphone has the level of protection IP68, which means that it is waterproof and protected from dust.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active comes with MIL-STD-810G, which means that the phone is also resistant to salts, rain, humidity, solar radiation, vibration and thermal impact. Comes with a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh.

A beautiful, excellent screen, excellent performance, nothing slows down (excluding games), all functions work without hanging and jamming. The camera flies perfectly (with good light)

Minuses

The camera flies very badly with bad lighting (lubricates)

Review

I use more than a month. The battery keeps well, and if you turn off all sorts of not necessary applications, even better. The screen awesome, as in other matters and most Samsung. The sensitivity of the screen is high - for me plus. There are no questions on how to work, all stated functions perform quickly. Separately allocated the interface, everything is intuitive. There is dust resistance, verified during repair. The camera flies well only with normal lighting, in the dark only some tripod will save. Soaps with the slightest motion, both smartphone and photographing object. Network, Wi-Fi and the like connections work stably, nothing falls off. Memory free 2/3 out of the box. While the smartphone only pleases, with the exception of the photo, you need to adapt.

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We present the SAMSUNG Galaxy A5 (2017) model) SM-A520F / DS (SM-A520FZKDSER), made in black (Black) with the volume of the built-in 32GB memory.

The updated A-Series from Samsung received a premium design, similar to the flagship S7, the case on both sides of the glass frame framed by the metal frame over the ends. For the first time all smartphones of this series of dust and moisture-proof. IP68 Protection Standard (water protection when immersed in fresh water to a depth of 1.5m to 30 minutes). What else is new in Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

SAMSUNG GALAXY A5 Updates (2017) SM-A520F / DS

As noted above, the A5 2017 received a more technological design. In front of the case forms a panel of 2,5d glass, the back panel of 3D glass, the face protects the frame from the metal. Now the smartphone has protection against dust and moisture. The device is pleasantly lying in his hand and use it comfortable in all conditions, even in the rain. In addition to the design, the gadget received a modern technical stuffing: a new more productive processor, the RAM has been increased, the main and selfie chamber is improved, the parameters of the wired and wireless connection are changed, the ability to expand the memory and the maximum possible amount of memory card is increased. The device itself is slightly increased in size - 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm versus 144.8 x 71 x 7.3 mm A5 2016, the battery capacity is increased and the energy consumption of the device is reduced. Also, the manufacturer promises many software intuitive "chips", which will bring the use of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) to a new level.

Display

Perhaps the only thing that has not changed in the apparatus is its display. The smartphone screen saved the size of 5.2 inches. The display does not look cumbersome due to the presence of a thin frame. The screen is made using Super AMOLED technology, which gives a juicy, contrasting picture. Also, you should not forget about deep black, excellent viewing angles and several pre-installed profiles, with which everyone can configure the image "for itself". The resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels (FullHD) with a density of 424 PPI. So, nothing places enjoy a high-quality picture, under any conditions. And all this is protected by 2.5D glass Gorilla Glass 4 with a oleophobic coating, which will protect the display not only from scratches, but also from dirt, and from fingerprint traces. By the way, touch the screen of the smartphone will have less, because It has the Always-on Display feature, thanks to which all the necessary information is always on the screen.

Camera

The main and frontal chambers have a resolution of 16 MPIX. The rear camera is equipped with a phase autofocus and Light + sensor, as well as a built-in flash. Both cameras support HDR technology, which allows you to get high-quality pictures with bright colors, even in difficult conditions. It is possible to record video in Full HD format (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a frequency of 30 frames per second and stereo sound. For the most successful frames, you can apply one of the 16-built filters or use the "Food" mode. Camera setting is absolutely simple and intuitive. Selfie lovers will delight an updated front camera 16 MPIX with the possibility of setting the shutter button anywhere in the display. The display itself performs the role of flash.

Processor and memory

In the new version of the smartphone, an eight-year SAMSUNG EXYNOS 7880 processor with a 1.9 GHz core frequency was installed (in 2016, Exynos 7580 was 1,6gc). The device's operational memory is increased from 2 to 3 GB. The built-in memory can be expanded using a memory card with a maximum capacity of up to 256 GB. Separate memory card slot.

Communication

SAMSUNG GALAXY A5 (2017) SM-A520F / DS is equipped with two separate slots for Nano-SIM, which can work simultaneously. The maximum possible speed of the Internet is up to 300 Mbps., Thanks to LTE CAT. 6. In the absence of a network, there is a possibility of connecting to Wi-Fi. Communication of a smartphone with other devices and with wearable electronics (smart watches, headphones, fitness bracelets and more) Provides Bluetooth 4.2. The following Bluetooth profiles are supported: A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBAP. Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules will help to find a fast and accurate route. Wired connection in the series A 2017 is carried out via USB Type C. The manufacturer took care of users with accessories with the MicroUSB connector, including the USB Type C - MicroUSB adapter kit.

Food

Samsung Galesci A5 (2017) has an increased battery in 3000 mAh compared to the predecessor. In comparison with the SM-A510F / DS, the time of work on the Internet was reduced by 1 hour - up to 13 hours, but at the same time the time of work on the Internet was increased by 4G and Wi-Fi to 16 hours and 18 hours. respectively. Significantly grown time playback time from 14 hours to 19 hours. The time of the conversation in the 3G networks remained at the same level - up to 16 hours, and the listening time of music increased not significantly up to 78 hours. In this case, the battery has the ability to quickly charge.

The new Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) retained all the charms of the predecessor, having received modern technical stuffing, new cameras, protection against water and dust, has become more autonomous when working in 4G networks and when using multimedia. Now communicate, get impressions and share them with friends, enjoying the content has become even easier and comfortable in any conditions.