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GSMArena team, 06 May 2011

Average Gio


Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 review: Average Gio

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  • Galaxy Gio S5660

8. Conclusion
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Unboxing, 360-degree view, design and construction
  3. 3. User interface, benchmarks
  4. 4. Phonebook, telephony, messaging
  5. 5. Gallery, video and music players, FM radio, audio quality
  6. 6. Camera, video recording, connectivity, web browser
  7. 7. Organizer, applications, Android Market, GPS
  8. 8. Conclusion
  9.  
  10. Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 specification
  11. User opinions and reviews
  12. Review comments (71)

Samsung Android Touch UI

Final words

The Galaxy Gio is part of the new Samsung midrange along with the Ace, the Mini and the Fit. All these gadgets have a similar objective – offer the all round Android experience within budget. The Ace and the Gio are obviously cast in the same mold. No doubt the weaknesses are shared too. With dismal video recording and lack of DivX support, the Gio isn’t a media-centric device. But if you know it up front, this is an easy phone to enjoy.

The Galaxy Gio is nothing out of the ordinary but will certainly play a part as Samsung need to have enough depth to successfully compete against both droid and Symbian midrangers. The Galaxy Ace tops the list with a bigger screen and Gingerbread. But if you don’t need the latest software and won’t fuss over screen size and camera, the Galaxy Gio may be just the thing you are looking for. We shouldn’t forget its cheaper siblings either – the Galaxy Mini and the Galaxy Fit.

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670
Samsung Galaxy Ace • Samsung Galaxy Mini • Samsung Galaxy Fit

If we’re to look elsewhere, LG are already having a successful franchise with the Optimus One. It costs the same as the Gio, has similar screen and camera, but is powered by a 600MHz processor. The Gingerbread update should be around the corner though.

LG Optimus One P500
LG Optimus One

The year old HTC Wildfire is running Android Froyo with the in-house Sense UI on top. It’s got a slower processor and lower-res screen, but looks more stylish than the Samsung Galaxy Gio.

HTC Wildfire
HTC Wildfire

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini is a nice little phone with a 2.55 inch QVGA display. Size alone makes this one a head-turner but the deal-breaker is the outdated Android v2.1 Eclair.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini

In the Symbian corner, the Nokia C5-03 is a low-price phone with some high-speed connectivity and free navigation.

Nokia C5-03
Nokia C5-03

The Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 is one notch down the ranks compared to the Galaxy Ace but has a sensible feature set backed up by good build and simple design that will appeal to many. Your average Android phone – simple and reliable, up for grabs for budget upgraders and smartphone beginners.

8. Conclusion
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Unboxing, 360-degree view, design and construction
  3. 3. User interface, benchmarks
  4. 4. Phonebook, telephony, messaging
  5. 5. Gallery, video and music players, FM radio, audio quality
  6. 6. Camera, video recording, connectivity, web browser
  7. 7. Organizer, applications, Android Market, GPS
  8. 8. Conclusion
  9.  
  10. Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 specification
  11. User opinions and reviews
  12. Review comments (71)

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  • User reviews
  • Galaxy Gio S5660

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