Samsung Galaxy Star review
Galaxy Star seems like a tantalizing option for low-budget smartphone users.
(Web Desk) - With a market price of less than Rs 9,999, Galaxy Star is the cheapest Android phone from a big company like Samsung. Unlike many other affordable smartphones that run two or three years old versions of the OS, Galaxy Star is powered by Jelly Bean (Android 4.1).
For consumers — and there are millions of them in Pakistan — looking to move from a feature phone to an affordable smartphone, Galaxy Star seems like a tantalizing option.
All depends on whether the device delivers on its promises or not.
BODY LOOK
It looks cute: At a time when big 5-inch screen phones are commonplace, using Galaxy Star is a refreshing change. It is small and looks cute with its rounded edges. It is also rather chubby, which gives it a pebble look. The shell of Galaxy Star is made from glossy plastic but for style, Samsung has added a plastic frame with faux metal finish around the screen and a small ring around the camera. Overall, we were pleased with the build quality. It has top class finish, which is much better than what you get with phones sold by local OEMs.
Decent screen: The screen in Galaxy Star is not perfect but it is acceptable, considering its low price. It is bright and shows decent colours. It also has a comparatively good touch response. Yes, the screen size is too small and resolution too low but in terms ofshowing colours, which were found pretty good.
FOR WEB USERS
The biggest strength of Galaxy Star is the OS it runs. Jelly Bean, which Samsung has customized with its Touchwiz user interface, allows a user to access popular services like Gmail, Google Talk, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. These services on the device worked very well. This is a big plus for Galaxy Star as it brings a decent email and web communication experience at a price of Rs 9,999.
Access to very good apps, including quality games: The presence of Android Jelly Bean also means you have access to almost all Android apps, provided the hardware in Galaxy Star can handle them. You can download and install all sorts of music players, instant messages and utility apps from the Play store.
GAMES
As far as games are concerned, you can't play something like Need For Speed Swift, which require lots of graphics horsepower, but games like Temple Run or Jewels Star can be played. Also, there is no GPS in the phone. This means navigation apps that require precise location don't work well with the device.
