Once famous as the Galaxy Mini Android smartphone Samsung's low-end, Samsung is now trying to release a low-end smartphone that can not be underestimated, namely Galaxy Y. The letter Y stands for Young here, where the smartphone is targeted for entry level users.

But in terms of smartphone screen has a size of 3 inches, smaller than its predecessor Galaxy Mini is a 3:14-inch size. The camera is only 2 MP decreased from Galaxy Mini which has a 3.15 MP camera size. But other than a decrease, there are also increases in the specifications as the larger processor into 832 MHz and the lighter weight of the Galaxy Mini to be 97.5 grams. This smartphone is priced approximately 1 million - 1.5 million dollars.

Although aimed at the entry level, but this smartphone is equipped with a high specification. Here are the official specs of the Galaxy Y:
• GSM / EDGE / UMTS (3G) / HSDPA
• Gingerbread Android 2.3.5
• 832 MHz Processor
• 3.0-inch capacitive screen resolution of 320X240 pixels
• 2MP Camera
• 256MB RAM, 164MB storage
• WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth v3.0, A-GPS

Design and Body
The design of the Galaxy Y is simple and very similar to the Galaxy Ace in a smaller size. Galaxy Y has dimensions of 104 x 58 x 11.5 mm. The entire body is made of plastic smartphones, but with the chrome wrapped around the body giving the impression of elegance, so it does not look cheap. The back is patterned so as not to leave finger spot. On the front of the screen surrounded by black frames. Unfortunately, microSD memory slot not hot-swappable, so you have to open the back cover to access the memory card.

On the upper face are the earpiece and proximity sensor to turn off the screen. The bottom are three buttons, the middle button / home is a physical button while the two other buttons (menu, back) is a capacitive button. At the top there is a 3.5 mm headset port and a micro USB port. On the left there is a hole for the strap and the volume buttons. The bottom of the hole filled only mic. On the right there are only a power button / lock. On the back there is a speaker and camera.

The quality of display used Y Galaxy is no different to the Galaxy Mini. So that makes it less comfortable when seen if linger.

Interface
Galaxy Y is already embedded the latest version 2.3.5 Android Gingerbread with TouchWiz 3.0 like other Samsung phones output. Display TouchWiz become one of the mandatory standard on every smartphone Samsung.

Menu appears with a row of icons 3 x 4 with a transparent black background. Existing icons can be changed as desired position. The number of pages on the menu can be increased in accordance with the number of existing icons.

Typical Android notification bar is also present to provide information and enable multiple connectivity options. As usual you need to display the notification screen with just a sweep of a finger from top to bottom.

Text Input
There are three default input method, namely DioPen Chinese, Samsung keypad, and Swipe. For Samsung keypad there are four types to portrait position, namely a Qwerty keypad, 3x4 Keypad, Handwritting box 1 and box 2 Handwritting. For there is a full landscape QWERTY keyboard.

Despite having only a 3-inch screen, but to do us no trouble typing. For those of you who meilliki large fingers can use the keyboard in landscape position.

Contacts
For business contacts, Samsung Galaxy Y has been able to integrate your Gmail account, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft Exchange, and the Samsung account. You are not limited to include the amount of contact. You can do a Swipe at contact to the left to call and to the right for SMS, not a practical way?

Messanging
Galaxy Y can send messages such as SMS, MMS, Email, and IM. To write an MMS you just insert the media (images, video, audio, etc.) when writing a message.

For the email problem, Galaxy Y is equipped with Google's email is Gmail. It looks as simple as congenital other Android phones. You can also enter another email account manually.

For there Gtalk instant messaging as default IM application. If you want to use other IM applications, go directly to the Android Market to download it.

Camera
Samsung's successor to Galaxy Mini is equipped with a camera resolution 2 MP fixed focus, without flash. Yes, as already written above, the Galaxy Y decreased resolution of the camera than the Galaxy Mini. Features that are pinned the shooting mode, scene modes, brightness, timer, resolution, white balance, effects, metering, quality, guidelines, review, GPS, shutter sound, reset. You must insert a memory card to be able to use the camera feature.

Results for indoor camera looks a rather disturbing noise, and the colors look less bright. For the outdoor pictures look good and quite detailed, though the color still looks less bright.

Video Recorder
Untu video recorders, cameras in the Galaxy Y is capable of recording up to 15fps QVGA resolution of 320x240. Existing features such as recording mode, brightness, timer, resolution, white balance, effects, video quality, guidelines, review, reset.

Gallery
Gallery menu look like the other Android devices. Shown with 3D effect if we move the device to the left or right. Gallery displays the images and video. Performance to open the picture and video is quite, because we experienced a slight lag when entering the gallery.

For zooming can be done in three ways, namely, pinch and zoom, double tap on the screen, and zoom buttons.

Video Player
In our unit tests, we did not find the video icon on the menu. So our conclusion video can be played through the gallery. Galaxy video player Y is able to play MP4 files, but to 720p can not be played. We tested the Avi files and WMV video format also can not be played.

Music Players
The music player on the Galaxy Y appear typical Android, and support channel sound system 5.1. With this sound system sound output will have a 3D effect. Obviously this feature will be felt if you use a headset. For the output of processed sound, EQ settings are available various types. Quality speakers fairly good, although feels underpowered at maximum volume.

The songs that exist in the device will be automatically divided into four groups, namely the artist, albums, songs, and playlists. Display song is played similar to the look at IOS. Also displays album art of the song being played. If the song has no album art is drawing interest will be his successor. New music player also works when you insert a memory card.

FM radio
To listen to the radio you are required to plug a headset in advance which functions as an antenna. Radio output can be heard through the headset or the loudspeaker. Galaxy Radio at Y can also display information from the broadcast and were arrested, but for this feature also depends on the ability of the radio channel you're tuned into.

Default Applications
In our Galaxy Y tests, we found only outside the Quickoffice applications as standard Android applications already installed. Quickoffice version is installed the free version, so you can not create new files.

Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy running on the network Y Quad Band GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and 900/2100 MHz HSDPA (7.2Mbps). For local connectivity there is WiFi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth v3.0. You can also use the WiFi feature on Galaxy Tethering Y. There is also a GPS to connect to the satellite Galaxy Y.

To connect to a PC or just charging, there is a microUSB port. MicroSD slot is located inside the back cover and can accommodate up to 32GB capacity.

Browser
Fairly good performance of the browser can display web pages properly although only on-screen measuring 3 inches. But to read it clearly, you have to do the pinch zooming, due to the limited resolution so if the position of the zoom out, the text will look blurry.

Browsers on smartphones is still not received support flash, so you can not play videos on Youtube version of the desktop.

Battery Life
Galaxy Smartphone Y has a battery capacity of 1200mAh. These batteries are said to be able to survive up to 5 hours Talk Time on 3G networks and 350 hours of Stand-by on the 3G network. Based on our test unit, the battery can be practically qualified to support your activities.

Conclusion
As the successor generation of the Galaxy in a low-end, the Galaxy is worth Y diancungi thumb because the price is priced at only about 1 million - 1.5 million, you've got version 2.3.5 and Android devices 832MHz processor. Quite tempting is not it?

Excess
• Processors large for its class
• Performance is good
• Design an elegant
• Prices are affordable
• Small and compact form

Shortage
• The quality of the screen that are less well
• not hotswap memory slot
• Decrease the resolution of the camera than the previous generation