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Samsung Galaxy Y

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User ratings:
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
37 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
5
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5 editorial reviews
Someone has sent us a Samsung Galaxy Y. If I'm honest I have absolutely no idea. The bag was ripped and this popped out. This is the slightly older Y, akaRead more
The Samsung Galaxy Y is an okay starter smart phone for kids but budget Androids are getting better so shop around before you buy.Read more
Samsung Galaxy Y (2011) (Mobile Phone): 2.3 out of 5 stars from 12 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • Battery Battery life is very good
  • The screen was big enough and easy to operate
  • it is easy to reach when using one handed

Cons

  • actually has a slightly smaller chip
  • Lack of display space is a particular problem
  • space for widgets is pretty limited

Key specs

  • 3 Mpx
  • 3.14 in
  • 240, 320 px
  • 127 ppi
  • 1300 mAh
  • Single-core

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Samsung Galaxy Y - Variants

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Galaxy Y GT-S5363
Dual sim support:
  • no
Galaxy Y DuoS GT-S6102B
Dual sim support:
  • yes
Galaxy Y GT-S5360
Dual sim support:
  • no
Galaxy Y DuoS GT-S6102
Dual sim support:
  • yes

Samsung Galaxy Y - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Y

Pros

  • Battery Battery life is very good
  • The screen was big enough and easy to operate
  • it is easy to reach when using one handed
  • quality and reception is excellent
  • Great display
  • easy user interface and snappy response
  • The reception is good and it is reasonably medium fast for
  • Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
  • Android browser is great for mobile browsing
  • a nice user interface experience and five customization with easier navigation
  • Fluid touch sensitive and attractive compact design

Cons

  • actually has a slightly smaller chip
  • Lack of display space is a particular problem
  • space for widgets is pretty limited
  • The BlackBerry operating system is not as capable as Android
  • the rear half of the device is covered with cheap plastic
  • Camera is only 2 mb and facing one way
  • 5mm headphone jack and a covered microUSB port
  • the touch buttons quite unresponsive
  • Very not user friendly and the battery life sucks
  • the screen awkward to use and often completely unresponsive
  • it makes the user look very dumb and clumsy

Samsung Galaxy Y - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.14 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1300 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
127 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
0.83 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Y - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed0.83 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
RAM memory290 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution3.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution320 x 240 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution15.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)15.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 240 px
Autofocusyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • White
  • Black
  • Pink
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim support
  • no
  • yes
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery capacity1300.0 mAh
Standby time440.0 h
Talk time6.1 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size3.14 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors262K
Panel typeLCD
Resolution240 x 320 px
Pixel density127.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 MB
  • 256 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
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Dimensions
Height4.33 in
Width2.36 in
Depth0.47 in
Weight3.84 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEno

Samsung Galaxy Y - Q&A (6)

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    jennie
    over 2 years ago
    Why is WhatsApp not installing in Samsung Galaxy Y?
    leslie
    about 2 years ago
    Your Samsung Galaxy Y is having an insufficient memory storage. This means that your internal memory is now full. You can install it in the external SD card depending if your phone is being rooted.
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  • 0
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    adrienne
    over 2 years ago
    What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy Y?
    rachell_cronin
    about 2 years ago
    The Samsung Galaxy Y price in USA starts from $75.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is a Galaxy Y?
    roscoe
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360) is an Android-based smartphone by Samsung, announced in August 2011. Its main features are 3G connection with speeds up to 7.2 Mbit/s and Wi-Fi.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What does the a in Samsung Galaxy A stand for?
    shane
    over 1 year ago
    The first model in the series was the first-generation Galaxy Alpha, released on 31 October 2014. Samsung Galaxy A series. Also known as. A Series / Galaxy A / Galaxy Alpha.
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  • 0
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    joan
    over 2 years ago
    Does the Samsung Galaxy Y work?
    elidia
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Y still works pretty well. It's an Android-based smartphone by Samsung that was announced in August 2011. Its main features are 3G connection with speeds up to 7.2 Mbit/s and Wi-Fi.
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  • 0
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    hyacinth_reilly
    over 2 years ago
    How can I update the software on my Samsung Galaxy Y?
    hien
    about 2 years ago
    To update, go to Settings. You can find the About Phone section on your phone. If an update is available, you’ll see an Update button. Tap it if you see it. If your operating system supports it, you’ll see Install Now, Reboot and Install, or Install System Software. Tap Install Now.
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Samsung Galaxy Y Samsung - Editorial Reviews (5)