Smartphone Samsung Galaxy M11: overview, specifications

The Korean brand Samsung has firmly taken all positions in the budget segment in the mobile technology market. Literally, not even a month passes without the manufacturer presenting his next masterpiece to the world with a minimum price tag and good technical characteristics. More recently, the Samsung Galaxy M11 smartphone saw the light, which immediately became the best-selling smartphone in the world market.

 

What is the peculiarity of the representative of the budget class?

Смартфон Samsung Galaxy M11: обзор, характеристики

 

Samsung's marketers don't get paid for nothing. 2020 was marked not only by the macaroni virus, but also by the self-destruction of all budget smartphones 4-5 years ago. All phones with an ancient version of Android (up to v5) and with less than 1.5 GB of RAM were instantly denied to work with Google services. Customers rushed to the store for another batch of the cheapest phones with attractive features. And there is a wonderful Galaxy M11, with a very capacious battery, good cameras, the right technology and a beautiful screen.

 

Samsung Galaxy M11 smartphone: specifications

 

Model SM-M115F
Processor SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Kernels Octa-core Cortex-A53 @ 1,8GHz
Video adapter Adreno GPU 506
RAM 3/4 GB RAM
ROM 32 / 64 GB
Expandable ROM Yes, microSD cards up to 64 GB
AnTuTu score 88.797
Screen: diagonal and type 6.4 ″ LCD IPS
Resolution and density 1560 x 720, 2686 ppi
Main camera 13 MP (f / 1,8) + 5 MP (f / 2,2) + 2 MP (f / 2,4), video 1080p @ 30 fps
Front-camera 8 MP (f / 2,0)
SENSORS Fingerprint, proximity, lighting, magnetic field, accelerometer, NFC
Headphone out Yes, 3,5mm
Bluetooth Version 4.2, A2DP
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct
Battery Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Quick charge No, USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG
Operating system Android 10, OneUI 2.0
dimensions 161 × 76 × 9 mm
The weight 197 g
Price 135-160 $

 

Смартфон Samsung Galaxy M11: обзор, характеристики

Samsung Galaxy M11 smartphone appearance

 

The phone case is completely made of inexpensive plastic. The coating is uniform, matte, without any special design finish. The absence of a glass back with a gradient overflow and a metal frame on the sides affected the price of the gadget. A simplified version of a smartphone from a cool South Korean brand received a price corresponding to its appearance. And that's great.

 

Смартфон Samsung Galaxy M11: обзор, характеристики

 

The phone is available in several colors - black, turquoise, purple. There is no protection against moisture and dust. The smartphone display was also left without protection from physical damage.

 

SM-M115F Multimedia

 

Sculpting a bunch of cameras on the back of a smartphone is very fashionable in 2020. Moreover, their number, in almost all brands, is at least three pieces. The budgetary Samsung Galaxy M11 did not remain in debt to the global trend. But, unlike competitors' products, the camera block does not protrude beyond the plane of the back cover. The smartphone lies firmly on the table and, in the absence of a protective case, does not cling to the edges of clothing pockets.

 

Смартфон Samsung Galaxy M11: обзор, характеристики

 

The front camera is implemented in the left corner of the screen in the form of a round cutout. Made without bangs. Some users may not like the lack of an LED indicator or flash. But let's not forget that this is a representative of the budget class.

 

I would like to note the high-quality work of the fingerprint scanner. It is placed on the back of the smartphone. Capacitive, classic. Works quickly and under any fingertip. In our case, unlocking was successful in 50 cases out of 50. That is, the scanner works as efficiently as possible.

 

Also noteworthy is the audio system of the Samsung Galaxy M11 smartphone. There is only one earpiece, like the microphone, they are installed at the bottom of the case. As for voice transmission, the speaker works well. There is a noise suppression system. It is better not to play music through it - it cuts the upper and lower frequencies strongly. But the 3.5 mm headphone output is tailored for listening to music. It works great - played with Koss headphones, I liked the sound.

 

Display quality in the smartphone Samsung Galaxy M11

 

Definitely, IPS technology in screen manufacturing is a great move. But for a 6.4-inch diagonal, the resolution of 1560x720 is not enough. Moreover, this is putting it mildly. The physical size of the screen is 148x68 mm. The aspect ratio is 19.5: 9. The screen is slightly elongated in length. Dot density 268ppi. Screen refresh rate 60 Hz. There is no way to change the frequency or resolution. Yes, in general, and there is no need.

Смартфон Samsung Galaxy M11: обзор, характеристики

The IPS matrix is ​​working as expected. Good viewing angles, the light sensor behaves adequately. In the twilight or under the rays of sunlight, the text is readable, the picture of a photo or video is clearly distinguishable. We had a keen desire to "get to the bottom" of the low-resolution display. But it didn't work out. The technologists within the walls of Samsung are great - they put a high-quality screen.

 

Communications phone Samsung Galaxy M11

 

We somehow had no problems with Samsung phones, in terms of making voice calls and working on the Internet. There is only one radio module for calls, it works stably, the voice of the interlocutor, with a decrease in the signal quality, does not distort. The motor for vibration is rather weak - given that such smartphones are often bought by elderly people, this is a serious flaw of the Korean manufacturer.

 

Смартфон Samsung Galaxy M11: обзор, характеристики

 

The X9 LTE ​​modem is responsible for the transfer of digital information. Supports Category 4 7G protocol. It works well, with decent coverage it gives out download / upload - 300/150 megabits per second. There are questions about the Wi-Fi module - it's 2020, why is a 2.4 GHz network used? Where is the 5.8 GHz standard? Fortunately, there is an NFC module for contactless payment for purchases in the store.

 

In conclusion

 

Considering that the budget smartphone Samsung Galaxy M11 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, we did not perform performance testing. There is simply no point in wasting time on such tasks. The platform is aimed at maximum autonomy and stability in work, not for games. By the way, in standby mode, the phone works without recharging for up to 3 days. In read mode, 5000 mAh battery will last for 20 hours. The video can be watched continuously for almost 17 hours in a row. The battery is charged from zero to 100% in 3 hours (charger included: 9 Volt, 1.5 A, 14 W).

 

To take or not to take - that is the question. For the price, the smartphone is good. Considering that this is still a reliable and proven Samsung product, and not a Chinese miracle with an unpronounced name. But, if we talk about ease of use, the Samsung Galaxy M11 smartphone is a real brake. Literally an hour of testing was enough for us to hate all the technologists of the Korean concern.

 

Смартфон Samsung Galaxy M11: обзор, характеристики

 

From the past testing we have Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (and 9) Pro... In the same price range, it is like a breath of fresh air. And smart, and the screen is beautiful and all the technologies are modern. In general, it is up to the buyer to decide whether to buy a smartphone from a time-tested brand or opt for a technologically advanced Chinese.

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