The Samsung Galaxy S is among the best smartphones available on the market. The only problem is its high price, placing it out of reach of many potential buyers. Enter the Apollo. It tries to combine the best of the Galaxy S model, but in a much more affordable device. Continue with the rest of this Samsung Galaxy Apollo review to get the specifics.
The chassis is rather thick(13mm), making it a bit chunky. The back side is made of dull black plastic. The front features a good looking mirrored finish. The only problem might be fingerprints.
The display is a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch, so you can use 2 fingers to zoom maps, images and web pages. The Android 2.1 OS brings the multi-touch support. The display resolution is 400x200, making text and graphics look less crisp than on on pricier models.
The Apollo brings 2 home screens, and an app in the main menu can be used for switching. The Apollo also has an app that allows DivX, making it possible to watch both DivX and Xvid videos up to a resolution of 720x480, without reencoding them. The Galaxy Apollo ships with 1 GB of memory, with a microSD slot that can take up to 32GB more.
The 667MHz processing unit is more than enough to play videos smoothly, and video quality delivers a fine experience, particularly when watched in Landscape position. The device has great music quality, even straight out-of-the box, with the default headphones. If you listen to you music on-the-go, the Apollo will not disappoint.
The phone's camera has 3.2 MP and it takes good snapshots, but having no flash means low-light pictures don't turn out too well. In any case the camera still does well in properly lit spaces, capturing vibrant natural colors.
Broadly speaking the Apollo combines some interesting specs, reliable hardware and performance, while remaining in the range of price-conscious buyers. It may be the best Android 2.1 phones at this price, and in conclusion this Samsung Galaxy Apollo review recommends it as a less expensive alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S.
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