Samsung GALAXY K zoom is actually a mobile phone with a retractable zoom lens installed on Samsung's flagship model! . The positioning of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is definitely more focused on taking photos, and the hardware is optimized on the basis of maintaining the original Samsung GALAXY S5 software. The audience of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is a group of users who pursue excellent photo experience!
On the day of the release of Samsung GALAXY K zoom, Samsung also officially announced the birth of K series. In the future, cross-border products like these camera phones will be divided into K series. Let's briefly analyze the order of names. Samsung (brand) GALAXY (mobile terminal) K (cross-border product) zoom (camera). Well, as usual, let's start with the hardware configuration.
"The main parameters of Samsung GALAXY S5.
"The main parameters of Samsung GALAXY K zoom.
operating system
Android operating system 4.4
Android operating system 4.4
Network standard
GSM/WCDMA/ China Unicom 4G
GSM/WCDMA/ China Unicom 4G
Fuselage size
142 x 72.5 x 8. 1 mm
137.5x70.8x16.4mm
weight
145g
198g
screen
5. 1 inch 1920x 1080 pixels, 432ppi.
4.8 inches 1280x720 pixels, 306ppi
camera
16 megapixel+2 megapixel camera
20.7 million images+2 million pixel camera (10x optical zoom)
processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 80 1 quad-core 2.5GHz
Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5260 six-core 1.7GHz
Body memory
2GB RAM+ 16GB ROM (memory card supported)
2GB RAM+8GB ROM (memory card supported)
battery
2800 mAh (removable battery)
2430 mAh (removable battery)
Fuselage color
Black, white, blue, gold
Black, white, blue
E-commerce price
"5299 yuan (click to buy)
"3699 yuan (click to buy)
As can be seen from the hardware parameter table, there are still some differences between Samsung GALAXY K zoom and Samsung GALAXY S5. For example, the screen of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is reduced to 4.8 inches, 1280x720 pixels, and there is no narrow border design. Due to the addition of zoom lens, the size of the fuselage is also relatively improved. Oh, by the way, Samsung GALAXY K zoom doesn't use the high-end processor of Qualcomm 80 1. Seen from the parameter book, Samsung GALAXY K zoom is not dominant, but because it is different from the audience of Samsung GALAXY S5, it is unfamiliar with Samsung GALAXY S5 in daily experience, and even has a feeling of Xiao Chaoyue.
The front of the Samsung GALAXY K zoom fuselage is basically the same as that of the Samsung GALAXY S5, and it still adopts the classic design of the GALAXY family. Users who don't understand mobile phones can't tell whether it's Samsung GALAXY K zoom or Samsung GALAXY S5 if they just look at the proofs. Looking closely, the difference is that the 5. 1 inch 1920x 1080 pixel of Samsung GALAXY S5 is reduced to 4.8 inch 1280x720 pixel.
At first, I will feel that the 720P screen will be a bit abrupt, but after I get used to it, I feel fine, completely within the acceptable range. In fact, the author's analysis is that Samsung's super battery life is to satisfy users' going out to take pictures. After all, the 720P screen is more power-saving than the 1080P screen. Think back, what can a 2K screen do now? Weibo, WeChat, calling and other functions are commonly used. Personally, I think 720P is enough. Of course, Samsung equipped the Samsung GALAXY K zoom with a large battery and upgraded the screen to 1080P, which would be perfect!
The top of Samsung GALAXY K zoom fuselage is equipped with the same 2 megapixel front camera as Samsung GALAXY S5, which supports 5 companion beauty functions. Due to the different product positioning and price cost, the Home button at the bottom of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is not equipped with fingerprint recognition function. For fingerprint identification, security is inevitable! But we can also set a digital password or a graphic to set a security password, and the same effect can be achieved.
The top and bottom of Samsung GALAXY K zoom are completely different from Samsung GALAXY S5, and the fuselage has to be thicker because of the addition of variable lens. However, the curved fuselage of Samsung GALAXY K zoom can also be well matched with the palm of your hand, which greatly improves the grip of the fuselage. The silver-decorated rim adopts the drawing process of Samsung GALAXY S4 era, which is not ugly, but definitely not good-looking. However, if you look closely, you can find that the workmanship of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is still very good! The coating on the silver edge is very uniform, and there is no unevenness at all. In addition, the data interface also supports OTG function, and can be connected to a USB flash drive.
The biggest difference on the side of Samsung GALAXY K zoom fuselage is that it is equipped with camera buttons, which should be standard for a mobile phone mainly taking pictures. During the two-week physical experience, I sometimes feel that I have forgotten that I am taking pictures with my mobile phone. Because of the lens in the corner and the physical camera buttons, this is simply a card camera!
This button also has two small disadvantages. One is the function of turning on the camera quickly without providing a black screen or locking the screen. However, I think this is a function that can be modified artificially in the later stage, and I hope that the firmware update can fix this defect in the future. The second is that it is a camera button, which can't provide two defocus functions.
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is also equipped with a MicroSD card (TF) memory card slot on the left side of the fuselage, which can support up to 64GB of MicroSD card (TF) memory card. Samsung GALAXY S5 or previous models designed a memory card slot in the battery compartment, which can better maintain the integrity of the fuselage appearance. So Samsung GALAXY K zoom designed a memory card slot on the side of the fuselage to provide photographers with a quick insertion function and replace the memory card at any time.
The main event is coming! The back of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is also the brightest part of the machine, and the huge 10x optical zoom lens almost occupies the upper part of the machine. Because Samsung GALAXY K zoom is still a mobile phone, it is still used for making phone calls. When I make a phone call, I will put my finger up a little bit and touch the camera. The design with lens cover can also protect the lens from wear and oil, which is still very good.
Daily use has advantages and disadvantages. A little domineering! Such a camera will greatly satisfy my vanity. Whenever I use Samsung GALAXY K zoom in front of everyone, I will definitely ask me what kind of mobile phone it is. The disadvantage is that there are two cameras, and some people will think it is stupid for such a big camera. However, most of them are elderly parents because they are conservative.
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is also equipped with a hernia flash. Many cameras are equipped with hernia flash as a standard, but this is only a function used on very professional camera phones. The advantage of hernia flash compared with current LED flash is that it can better simulate sunlight and take more natural photos in low light.
Besides,
Samsung GALAXY K zoom also has a leather back cover similar to Samsung GALAXY S5. Since Samsung GALAXY Note3, many manufacturers have made plastic into leather feel, which can improve the grade of mobile phones. But the back cover of this imitation sheepskin is actually plastic. Using this leather-like plastic can not only improve the grade of the fuselage, but also control the cost of the fuselage well.
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is basically the same as Samsung GALAXY S5, and the new UI is very different from the original TouchWiz interface in color and style. The application icon and information bar become simple and flat. Samsung defines the flat interface as vibrant ux (vibrant user experience). The color application of the whole interface and high brightness screen is really exciting.
Although the quasi-materialized design can be easily operated by most users, the corresponding functions can be understood through the quasi-materialized icons, such as the turned-over calendar and the yellowed bookmark, and its purpose is also easy to understand. Countless users have understood the meaning of quasi-materialized icons, and it is time to "simplify the complex". Users don't need complicated icons to understand its meaning. Flattening design can better focus on the visual focus to complete the operation, while the complicated lines to be materialized will distract attention, so flattening will be the focus in the future.
However, if you look closely, you can still find that many icons still retain the characteristics of the 3D quasi-object era. According to @evleaks, "Samsung's design of the new user interface is in the initial exploration stage, and it is believed that it will be adjusted in the future research and development process." This sentence is likely to be the adjustment of future icons.
The new UI has changed a lot, with many changes. The author gave a simple example. It is not difficult to find from the following figure that you can see the aggregated information page by sliding the desktop on the left, and the overall style and function are similar to the current HTC Sense BlinkFeed. In addition, a new children's model is added, which is different from other brands' children's models. In addition to the cartoon interface, the secondary menu such as taking pictures has also been optimized.
In addition, in order to give Samsung GALAXY K zoom stronger endurance, Samsung also has a built-in super power saving mode, and users can switch to the secondary mode from the menu. In this mode, users can see the power and standby time at the bottom, and there are only some simple and operable functions on the page, such as making phone calls, texting, networking and some gadgets such as calculators and flashlights. Super power saving mode will have some functional restrictions, such as taking pictures, screen shots and so on.
Samsung GALAXY K zoom also has a built-in "Professional Advice Market" APP, where we can download more interesting and fun filters. These professional filters make it easy for us to take more professional photos or interesting creative photos. For example, photos taken at night can be brighter in gorgeous nights, and photos with enhanced colors can be taken at good times to capture factors that feel good. At present, 95% of the filters are provided by Samsung, but Samsung has also opened the submission portal, and there will definitely be more users editing filters here in the future.
In terms of system experience, unfortunately, Samsung castrated Samsung GALAXY Gear. The author only found the simple version of the software of Gear Fitness Partner in Samsung's official mall. Here, let's take a look at the basic functions of Samsung GALAXY Gear in using pedometer, exercise, heart rate and sleep. For example, photos, music, notepad and even call functions are not used at all, which is really a pity!
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is naturally the focus of the camera. 10x optical zoom camera is different from Samsung GALAXY S5? Does Samsung GALAXY K zoom take professional photos? Will it be as heavy as a SLR camera? Let's take a look together.
The camera interface of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is the same as that of Samsung GALAXY S5, except that we can download various professional filters at the back. Including automatic mode, professional advice mode, program, beauty, panorama, virtual journey, HDR, night, continuous shooting, smart selfie, manual, children, scenery, dawn, snow scene, macro mode, food, banquet/indoor, action freezing, waterfall, dynamic photo, audio shooting, surround shooting, silhouette, sunset, fireworks, light.
▲ daytime perspective comparison
From now on, real knives and guns will be used. Samsung GALAXY K zoom has an optical zoom of 10, so taking a long view is naturally a strong point. From this comparison of daytime prospects, we can see that
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is better than16 megapixel Samsung GALAXY K S5 and 8 megapixel Apple iPhone5s, and the border flowers around the E word are also very clear.
▲ Close comparison during the day
If we think it's just too far, we can learn about it again through close-ups.
The power of Samsung GALAXY K zoom. Apple's iPhone5s has always been the benchmark for mobile phone photos, but it lost to Samsung GALAXY K zoom in terms of prospects. "But what we want to know here is that we usually don't pull the lens so far when taking pictures. This kind of photography logic does not conform to daily photography. Here is just to show you the shooting effect of Samsung GALAXY K zoom, which is very suitable for traveling and shooting distant hillsides, lighthouses and other objects.
▲ Comparison of night scenes at night
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is also stronger than in low light at night.
Samsung GALAXY S5 and apple iPhone5s. Thanks to the 20.7 megapixel camera and 10 x optical zoom. As can be seen from the proofs, the shooting ability of the three mobile phones in low light at night is very good, which is a first-class level.
▲ Macro contrast
In that case of macro dure the day
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is slightly inferior to Samsung GALAXY S5, and Samsung GALAXY S5 can see more details. Of course, this is a function that can be fixed later, and there is no solution. We can shoot more details by pressing the volume button to change the focal length.
▲ Samsung GALAXY K Zozm Night Flash
▲ Samsung GALAXY S5
Night flash
▲ Apple iPhone5s
Night flash
Samsung GALAXY K zoom is equipped with a hernia flash that only a few professional camera phones have. It can be seen that shooting in weak light is the most natural of the three machines, and simulating sunlight is better, followed by
Samsung GALAXY S5. Although they are all LED double flashes, the Apple iPhone5s is still at the bottom. Not only is the photo white as a whole, but there is also a little noise, which is not natural at all. Let's take a look at the photo proofs of Samsung GALAXY K zoom.
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You are right through the camera aspect of this article.
Samsung GALAXY K zoom must have a general understanding. Samsung GALAXY K zoom has a very good effect in long-distance photography. 10 times optical zoom lens, can pat distant objects, comparable to high-end card cameras. Samsung GALAXY K zoom must also be an excellent camera phone in the close-up part.
Samsung GALAXY K zoom does not use the quad-core 2.5GHz processor chip of Qualcomm Snapdragon 80 1 of Samsung GALAXY S5 in hardware, but is equipped with the six-core 1.7GHz processor chip of Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5260. Six cores are not common in the mobile market. Structurally, this chip selects two high-performance 1.7Ghz Cortex-A 15 cores and four relatively low-performance 1.3Ghz Cortex-A7 cores. 5260 supports the resolution of 2560× 1600 WQXGA, and also supports the video playback of 1080p 60fps. The advantage of heterogeneity lies in the balance between performance and power consumption. Heterogeneous multi-processing scheme is not like many people misunderstand that only one set of cores can be enabled at the same time.
All right, cut the crap! Samsung GALAXY K zoom scored 33,035 points on Ann Bunny 4.0 software, second only to Xiaomi mobile phone 3, which was born for fever, and far ahead of our Samsung GALAXY S4. Back to the perspective of product positioning, Samsung GALAXY K zoom pays more attention to camera photography. As long as Samsung GALAXY K zoom doesn't feel stuck in daily operation, not to mention the running score of Samsung GALAXY K zoom is close to Xiaomi mobile phone 3, I think the performance is not bad.
Samsung GALAXY K zoom adopts a detachable battery design and is equipped with a 2430mAh lithium battery. Although the battery capacity is not high, it can still meet the daily needs of users with the help of super power saving and replaceable batteries. Samsung officials did not provide relevant data. According to the experience of Samsung GALAXY S5, it is no problem to try it for one day normally. Let's take a look at how Samsung GALAXY K zoom performs in our battery life!
In order to better simulate the actual use, the author tracked the moderate use of Samsung GALAXY K zoom.
The battery usage of. Including making phone calls, watching videos with WIFI, playing local videos, playing local MP3 audio, playing games, testing the charging effect of photos, etc. PS: This endurance test is also the endurance standard test of IT 168 mobile phone channel. You can refer to other models for comparison.
After the author's actual simulation test, the battery power is 12%. This test course does not include the 8-hour standby endurance test. Samsung GALAXY K zoom has no problem in normal use for one day. Since Samsung GALAXY K zoom supports battery replacement, it is recommended that you buy a spare battery or a mobile power supply.
Since most friends have to move the power supply to charge when they go out, the author also tested that it takes 14% for Samsung GALAXY K zoom to charge 100% for 27 minutes. The Samsung GALAXY K zoom I got did not provide the official charging plug and data cable of the engineering test machine. The above data are for reference only and are unofficial test data.
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Samsung GALAXY K zoom has been on trial for two weeks, and it still meets my standards on the whole. Because his huge camera can bring many people back, and its imaging effect also makes me very satisfied. 10x optical zoom can give me a clearer view, which is very good! In terms of software, although I castrated my favorite Samsung GALAXY Gear, there are many filters available for download in the camera professional advice market. With these filters, I can take more creative photos! So I also decided to use Samsung GALAXY K zoom for a long time.