亲手体验：Samsung 索尼宝塔E5、索尼宝塔E7

2015年1月第一周宣布，Samsung Galaxy E5 和 Galaxy E7 将于2月底或3月初某个时候在中国推出。上周我们在位于曼谷的Samsung 东南亚论坛上，对 E5 和 E7 进行了短暂的实地体验。

The Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7 are supposed to be a more affordable alternative to the premium-built Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7. With that, Samsung is using the usual polycarbonate materials on the Galaxy E5/E7.

The Galaxy E series seems to be replacing the old Galaxy Grand series which features larger display screens and decent, entry-level hardware configuration. The design signature is very typical Samsung which makes it really hard to identify because they all look the same. That includes a smooth polycarbonate material in glossy finish with a loud silver trimming along the sides.

The back panel has a soft matte finish with the protruding camera and LED flash. The dual-SIM version of the series will have a label "Duos" printed at the back as well.

The Gaaxy E5 starts off with a 5-inch screen running a Snapdragon 410 chip and 1.5GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy E5 specs:
5.0-inch Super AMOLED HD @ 720×1280 pixels, 294ppi
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor
1.5GB RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G/HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
8MP AF rear camera, LED flash
5MP front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support, GLONASS
Android 4.4 Kitkat
Li-Ion 2400mAh battery
141.6 x 70.2 x 7.3 mm (dimensions)

The Galaxy E7 is bigger at 5.5-inch running the same Snapdragon 410 chip, 2GB of RAM and bigger battery capacity.

Samsung Galaxy E7 specs:
5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD @ 720×1280 pixels, 267ppi
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor
Adreno 306 Graphics
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G/HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
13MP AF rear camera, LED flash
5MP front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support, GLONASS
Android 4.4 Kitkat
Li-Ion 2950mAh battery
151.3 x 77.2 x 7.3mm (dimensions)

The Galaxy E7 has a single SIM or dual-SIM option but no LTE connectivity.

The Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7 are expected to be released in the Philippines by the end of February with a suggested retail price of Php13,990 and Php15,990, respectively.