Samsung Galaxy 5 / Europa GT-i5500

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

7
Average:

6
Bad:

4

Pros:

Affordable price, great functionality.
Very smooth interface, optimized for the 2.8” screen, Pleasant design, Affordable, 5.1 channel SRS sound in headset mode
Good value, decent battery life, nice styling....

Cons:

Limited features.
The physical keys feel crammed, Photos and videos appear dull, Lack of DivX/Xvid support

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Last revision on October 15, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Affordable price, great functionality
Very smooth interface, optimized for the 2.8” screen, Pleasant design, Affordable, 5.1 channel SRS sound in headset mode
Good value, decent battery life, nice styling
Android 2.1, WiFi, 3G & GPS, Inexpensive, Superb Browser, Powerful Battery

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited features
The physical keys feel crammed, Photos and videos appear dull, Lack of DivX/Xvid support
Small screen can strain the eyes, basic camera without flash.Look and Feel
Average Camera, Average Display

Expert reviews and ratings

The Samsung Galaxy 5 i5500 is one of the best budget Android smartphones. It will be priced at around $200 without contract in many countries. In that price range, I would definitely recommend it. Except for the low display resolution, it is...

By BrightHub on May 20, 2011

Touchscreen phones are now cheaper. Smartphones are now cheaper. Android is now cheaper. Although we love the overall packaging and pricing, we are dispassionate towards the Samsung Galaxy 5. Apart from the abovementioned aspects, it doesn’t feel...

By CgeNa on November 17, 2010

The Samsung Galaxy 5 is an enticing low-end Android handset, mainly due to the optimized interface, which runs silky smooth even on 600MHz chipset. It lacks some hardware features, such as multitouch, backlighting of the physical keys, front-facing...

By Phone Arena on November 04, 2010

Not a bad phone for the money, but there are better phones at the same price pointKey specs2 megapixels, 3.5mm jack, 3G, Android, Bluetooth, FM radio, GPRS, GPS, GSM, HSDPA, Li-ion battery, microSD, MP3 player, Touchscreen,...

By Pocket-lint on October 29, 2010

The Samsung Galaxy Europa is an excellent handset for its price. If you're looking for a budget Android device, the HTC Wildfire is still superior, but the Europa comes a very respectable second. It's got all the other features you would expect...

By 3G UK on October 28, 2010

If you want a super-duper smartphone you have to pay a bit more than Samsung is asking for the Galaxy Europa. But if you’re on a budget or, just as importantly, want a smaller phone than Apple will sell you, this is a keenly priced handset with...

By Mobile Choice on October 26, 2010

As a flagship phone, has grabbed a lot of media attention, but not everyone can afford its rather steep asking price. It’s also far from the only Android handset in Samsung’s current line-up as the Korean company has steadily been adding...

By Trusted Reviews on October 20, 2010

The Samsung Galaxy 5 is the cheapest Android smartphone currently available in Australia. The reasonably stylish Galaxy 5 has most of the capabilities of more expensive devices, though its low res display and mediocre camera aren't impressive. At...

By Good Gear Guide on October 15, 2010

The Galaxy Europa i5500 is another small format Android handset, running Android 2.1 but also packing in a much more pocket-friendly price.You can get it on deals from £10 a month, and SIM free we found it for £186.83 inc VAT at online...

By TechRadar on October 15, 2010

The Samsung Galaxy Europa is a decent mid-range Android phone. It runs Android 2.1, gives you access to the wide range of apps on the Android Market and is easily customisable. The low-res screen and 2-megapixel camera do make the Galaxy Europa feel a...

By Recombu on October 06, 2010

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