It is unlikely that there is at least one person in Russia who has not heard of Nokia mobile phones. Even after all rights to the Finnish brand were transferred to the American company Microsoft, connoisseurs of these devices do not need to switch to gadgets from other manufacturers. Currently, there are enough phones produced under the Nokia brand. Among them are both budget smartphones and those that belong to the mid-range category.
A striking feature of the modern models of this company is the wide variety of body colors. The youth enthusiastically accepted this decision. Of course, the manufacturer did not abandon the classic options of white and black. They are most often chosen by respectable people. But for those who love positivity, blue, orange, green and yellow copies are presented. Such color variety can be found in the Asha and Lumia lines. Having released the new Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim model in the winter of 2014, the manufacturer did not change its style. What features does this smartphone have? The article will discuss its characteristics in detail. Readers will also find out what common problems they may encounter when purchasing a Nokia gadget.
Equipment
Description of the Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim Let's start with a review of the packaging and set of components. The phone is packaged in a branded box. Its design has a playful style that puts customers in a positive mood. The front side shows several photographs of the device. There is also the name of the smartphone here.
Let's not dwell on the box for long, but rather take a quick look inside it. The standard set is presented there. It included: phone, battery, documentation (manual, certificate, warranty card), entry-level headphones and charger. The manufacturer did not provide any additional accessories. They will have to be purchased separately. For example, there will be no problems with choosing covers. They are presented in a wide range. It is also easy to purchase a memory card; the device supports the common format - micro-SD.
Design
Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim is a model that looks similar to devices from the Lumia line. The body has a clear rectangular shape. Polycarbonate was chosen as the material for the back cover. The manufacturer has completely abandoned the roundness, and this visually increases the dimensions of the phone. Physical dimensions of the case: 141x78x10.9 mm. The battery cover is made in such a way that its side edges create a kind of frame for the front panel. This brightens up the dark color somewhat.
Mechanical control keys are located on one side face - the right one. The volume rocker and the power/lock button are located here. On the front side of the Nokia 1030 there is a control panel. It is designed in a standard way - three touch keys. They are responsible for the following functions: return, search and menu. There is a large screen right above the panel. Above it, in addition to the speaker, there are sensors and a front camera lens. The manufacturer did not forget about the logo, so it will not be difficult to determine whether it belongs to the Nokia brand.
The design of the back cover is unremarkable. Here all the elements are arranged according to the standard layout. At the top there is a flash and the main camera, at the bottom there is an oblong hole for the output speaker.
Assembly
The body of the Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim, upon quick inspection, seems monolithic. This feeling is created due to the fact that the side edges of the back cover reach the front panel. However, it is not. The battery in the model is removable, so the developers have provided access to it. The cover does not come off as easily as we would like, but it won’t be difficult to get used to. If you pry it from the left side, it will quickly give way.
There are no comments about the build quality. During testing, the device performed well. No creaks, backlashes or other extraneous sounds were detected. Naturally, this pleased connoisseurs of the brand.
Those buyers who have not used Nokia smartphones before will have to get used to the shape of the case. Due to the lack of roundness, the device will need to be controlled with two hands.
Screen
The Nokia 1030's screen characteristics are quite decent. Although, according to many users, with a 5-inch diagonal, the resolution could have been higher. In this model it is limited to 800x480 px. Naturally, this affects the level of detail in the image. The pixel density will not please users either; it is only 187 ppi. Although the “squares” are not visible to the naked eye, they still affect the clarity.
The indisputable advantage of the display is the IPS matrix. This technology is currently considered one of the best. Wide viewing angles, deep color rendition - owners of the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030 can appreciate all this. The color depth is 24 bits. The display is capable of displaying more than 16 million colors.
The advantages include the presence of proximity sensors and ambient lighting. With the help of the latter, the brightness level is adjusted automatically, which allows you to comfortably use your smartphone outdoors even in sunny weather. Of course, there is glare, but the information on the screen is easy to read. The proximity sensor frees the user from endless phone locks. During a call, you just need to bring the device to your ear and it will automatically lock. The developers also provide screen rotation. When this option is activated, modes will be switched automatically when the position of the device changes.
Camera
The cameras of the Nokia 1030 cannot be called a strong point, but they are not weak either. The main one is based on a 5-megapixel matrix. With its help you can get photos with a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 px. Resizing is provided by the developers in the application settings. Poor lighting will not be a hindrance to creating memorable photos. In such a situation, it is recommended to use an LED flash. It operates in three modes: automatically, off and always on. If you need to enlarge the subject, you can use digital zoom (4X). There are many important options in the application settings. It is worth noting that the developers did not forget about autofocus, which allows you to make the picture as clear and detailed as possible. There is also face detection, white balance, panorama, and more.
The main camera also works in video mode. Recording is carried out at a speed of 30 fps. The quality of the videos is average. Resolution - 640x480 px.
The front camera's characteristics are significantly inferior to the main one. It is based on a 2-megapixel sensor. The maximum photo resolution is 1886x1061 px. Selfies, of course, are not very good, but for video communication its capabilities are quite acceptable.
Performance
The main criterion for choosing a smartphone is the level of performance. This is indicated not only by the characteristics of the processor, but also by the amount of RAM. Let's figure out what kind of “stuffing” the developers used in the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030. The first thing advanced users pay attention to is the chipset. This phone model uses an MSM8225 processor with two Qualcomm cores. What does this give to owners? In principle, the smartphone copes well with all everyday tasks. However, it is worth noting that the Snapdragon S4 Play processor is only 32-bit. Currently, the 64-bit system is already widely used, which means that users will face some limitations. The maximum frequency to which computing modules are accelerated also indicates an insufficiently powerful platform. It is only 1000 MHz. The main processor is paired with an Adreno 203 video card.
The RAM indicator also indicates modest characteristics. In this model it is 768 MB. Built-in memory is only 4 GB. You can expand it up to 32 GB using micro-SD drives.
operating system
The most interesting question that users asked in their reviews was what operating system the Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim is based on. It is worth noting that users will no longer see a pure version of Windows Phone here. This smartphone runs Nokia X Software Platform 1.1. What is she? A combination of two popular operating systems - Android and Windows Phone.
Icons on the desktop have a standard appearance. If necessary, the user can change their size and color. If an application is not suitable, it can be easily removed. In addition to these features, the developers have provided for installing widgets on the home screen. The control panel has similar settings to Android devices. Here you can select the main SIM card, activate/deactivate wireless interfaces, enable airplane mode, etc.
Battery
What is the capacity of the Nokia 1030 battery? The manufacturer used a 2000 milliamp per hour battery in this gadget. Chemical composition type: lithium-ion. Let's consider its capabilities.
- Standby mode - 720 hours.
- Duration of conversation - 13-16 hours.
- When using Wi-Fi - 6 hours.
- Music player mode - 37 hours.
These characteristics allow the user to expect up to two days of work on a single charge. A significant drawback is the lack of energy saving settings, so it would be worth purchasing a portable battery (Power Bank). You can charge your phone either with a charger from the mains or with a USB cable.
Operational problems: common faults
- If Nokia 1030 does not turn on, there is no need to rush to the service center. The first step is to check the condition of the battery. If it is discharged, you will need to connect it to the network and wait a few minutes. After this, it is recommended to hold down the power button for 5-10 seconds. If the phone does not show signs of life, then you will need the help of a specialist. There are actually a lot of reasons for such a breakdown. It can be caused by software failures, getting the device wet, a voltage drop during charging, or careless handling.
- If the phone no longer sees the SIM card, then you will need to first rule out problems associated with it. To do this, you need to take another device and insert the card into it. If everything works fine there, then the reason is in the device. In this situation, it is recommended to immediately contact the service center, since you will not be able to fix the breakdown yourself. Our technicians will diagnose and find the problem. If you need to replace any parts, they will do the job without delay. For example, the Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim motherboard will cost approximately 1,000 rubles, but one must take into account that spare parts are often installed not new, but used, but the owner is warned about this.
- If the user cannot send messages from the phone, then the first thing to do is check the short message center number. You can find it out from your cellular network operator. If everything is entered correctly here, then the problems may be in the software. Most often, such a malfunction requires changing the phone's firmware.
Conclusion
So, the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030 review has come to an end. In conclusion, the phone doesn't really justify the price of approximately $200. Most likely, only connoisseurs of the brand will like it. Currently, budget smartphones from other manufacturers are much more functional and even more powerful, so the choice is yours.
2 years ago
The body, the camera, the speed, the build quality, the shell is especially pleasing, and this is the history of events - a very convenient thing.
2 years ago
big screen
2 years ago
Big. User-friendly interface. It doesn’t feel familiar in your hand, but after a few days you get used to the size. The "Standard Nokia" interface does not slow down and is quite convenient. The ringer volume is high, you can hear it even with the car radio on. The speaker volume is average, you can always hear it, it could be a little louder, but it’s still comfortable. All Android applications are installed from markets where you can install as many as 3, this is if you don’t do any dancing with tambourines. There are all the necessary applications and everything works. I’ll tell you frankly, when you have it in your hand, then all iPhone owners and other owners of more expensive devices will hear “Wow, show me”)) The charge lasts for a day, but the battery needs to be “boosted”, because .e. three to four full charge-discharge cycles and the phone lives for 1.5 days, which is enough before recharging. Not g
2 years ago
This phone has no pros
2 years ago
Nokia. As a fan of this company, I use it exclusively. - Loud noise. - The case is not easily soiled. Fingerprints disappear immediately, unless, of course, you paw the phone with greasy fingers. - Reasonable price. - Good battery. I’ve been actively using it for the 2nd day now and there’s about 35-40% charge left. - Color palette of cases. Currently black, planning to buy green soon. - Portable charger as a gift for pre-order! You can literally charge your phone in the field. Cool thing, all my friends like it :)
2 years ago
The case, the screen (for such a price), the lack of Google services, which I always turned off in a regular Android (because they are constantly trying to get updates that I don’t need). Easy to set up and fast to work. Installation and operation of programs without root (recording telephone conversations, working with sound profiles, blacklist, etc.) The quality of the speaker is generally a huge plus! Flashlight (you can download a widget) I also give the camera a plus, since the photos for 5MP are quite decent.
2 years ago
Sound, ease of use of the interface, in a word, cheap and cheerful.
2 years ago
A good case does not creak, the sound is loud, which is good news!! decent camera, interesting choice of SIM card when making a call, at first I considered it a drawback, BUT in the end it was very convenient, after the last update the phone became faster!!
2 years ago
Good operating system, great design, everything is done perfectly, the camera (if configured) is super, it captures everything, the battery is good, it holds a charge for a long time. The phone does not lag, it holds perfectly in the hands, and those who write that the lock button is sensitive are liars, everything is fine. It is possible to install Google Play. Root rights, do what you want, delete what you want. Ability to transfer files to a memory card and back. 1GB of RAM is enough for a smartphone, because games don’t take up much. Loud and good speaker, but no bass, great flashlight. Excellent screen both in protection and in the sensor. The functionality of the phone itself is good.
2 years ago
Traditional Nokia quality. Reasonable price.
2 years ago
Stripped down Android, as a result of which many applications are unavailable, there are practically no updates. The battery is weak.
2 years ago
Speaker, battery - for such a phone you could have used more mAh. I would like to see 4000 mAh batteries. They left very little available memory, and another drawback is that it was divided into two parts.
2 years ago
The processor freezes a little, the camera is 4mp and not 5
2 years ago
The first thing is that the Russian keyboard slows down, and there is no Latin alphabet, but the Russian keyboard sometimes starts to become dull, i.e. It prints late. I think this is a firmware problem. We are waiting for updates. You need to get used to choosing the menu from which SIM card to call. The implementation is ambiguous, but again, after two days you don’t notice it. There are no other serious shortcomings.
2 years ago
The phone glitches for a long time, the battery drains, the display is not good
2 years ago
Camera. I expected more. Everything is somehow blurry and not clear. My old Nokia 2700 shoots about the same way.
- Some applications are not available in the Yandex Store, but this problem can be solved by downloading the apk file of the desired application.
- Removing the back cover is inconvenient, you have to use your nails :)
It seems that I don’t see any more disadvantages for myself.
2 years ago
Excessively soft lock button, answering the call when you take it out of your shirt pocket (sensitive screen)
2 years ago
The camera was a little disappointing, but there is a camera for taking photographs.
2 years ago
One touch button, no home button.
2 years ago
Personally, my Nokia XL has built-in memory for some reason: 1GB, not 4GB.
The film is very vulnerable, I put the phone next to one of the shifters in my pocket - the film tore. Long and strange operating system update: There are multi-colored stripes at the top and bottom and nothing else.
There are no folders like "Music", "Android" and so on.
Since the advent of the “smartphone” concept, all major mobile phone manufacturers that had the appropriate resources began searching for or creating an optimal operating system for a new class of devices. During this period, operating systems such as iOS, Symbian, Bada, MeeGo, Nokia Asha, BlackBerry OS and, of course, Android were developed. The latter currently leads the list of the most widely used mobile OS in the world. Many analysts believe that Nokia could avoid selling its shares and, to a certain extent, losing its market position if it switched to Android in a timely manner. However, the Finnish manufacturer relied on its own software developments, which ultimately could not compete with the software giant Google, with its Play Market and hundreds of thousands of applications.
A kind of way out of the situation was the Windows Phone operating system, which is currently the main shell of smartphones under the Nokia brand. Despite this, many fans of Android OS and Nokia products have been waiting for the moment of their joint collaboration, so today we can confidently say that such a moment has come.
Specifications
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Nokia |
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Type, form factor |
Smartphone, monoblock |
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Communication standards |
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
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900 / 2100 MHz |
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High speed data transfer |
GPRS (up to 85.6 kbit/s), EDGE (236.8 kbit/s), HSUPA (up to 5.76 Mbit/s), HSDPA (up to 7.2 Mbit/s) |
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Quantity |
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SIM card type |
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CPU |
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225): 2 Cortex A5 cores (ARMv5), 1 GHz, L2 cache - 512 KB, 45 nm process technology |
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Graphics adapter |
Qualcomm Adreno 203: up to 245 MHz, support OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and Direct3D Mobile |
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5", 800 x 480 pixels (187 ppi), LCD IPS, 16.78 million colors, touch (capacitive), multi-touch up to 5 touches, scratch-resistant protective glass with anti-reflective coating |
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RAM |
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Memory card support |
microSD (up to 32 GB) |
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1 x micro-USB 2.0 1 x 3.5mm mini-jack audio jack |
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Multimedia |
Acoustics |
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Microphone |
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Additionally |
Nokia MixRadio, equalizer |
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Main |
5 MP, ¼-inch format sensor, f/2.8 aperture, focal length 32 mm, minimum focusing range 50 cm, autofocus, HDR, flash, video recording with a resolution of 864 x 480 pixels at 30 fps |
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Frontal |
2 MP, f/2.8 aperture, 720p video recording |
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Communication capabilities |
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Navigation |
A-GPS, HERE Drive, HERE Maps |
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Accelerometer, gyroscope, light and proximity sensors |
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Battery |
Li-ion, removable: 2000 mAh, 7.4 Wh, 3.7 V |
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Charger |
Input: 100~240V AC eg at 50/60 Hz 120 mA Output: 5 VDC e.g. 0.75 A |
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141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm |
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operating system |
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
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Official guarantee |
12 months |
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Products webpage |
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Delivery and configuration
Smartphone NokiaXLDualSIM comes in a relatively small box made of thick cardboard, which has a very pleasant and colorful design. The packaging design does not contain unnecessary elements, and the color scheme used is very good in terms of perception. The entire front side of the box is occupied by a collage depicting three of the six color options for the new product’s body: yellow, orange and green. In addition, the image shows joyful users of the Skype application, which is pre-installed in the smartphone’s memory by default.
On the back there is a small list of the main characteristics of the phone and several icons, under which there is a small string of multi-colored dots. The colors of the six circles reflect the full range of possible colors for the smartphone’s body, which, in addition to the three mentioned above, also include white, black, and blue options. The box opens sideways, not up, which is traditional for Nokia products. Due to the absence of a sticker (in our case), the inside of the box easily falls out under the device’s own weight.
The Nokia XL Dual SIM package includes: a Nokia BN-02 battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh, a user manual, a charger with a fixed micro-USB cable, as well as a simple Nokia WH-108 headset with in-ear headphones. It is worth noting that there is no USB ↔ micro-USB cable, which is used to connect the smartphone to the PC (it must be purchased separately), which for some is a drawback.
Appearance and arrangement of elements
There is a positive stereotype among mobile phone users regarding Nokia phones: they are always of high quality and original design, well assembled, and the percentage of defective models is extremely small. Over the years, this approach has remained unchanged, so the Nokia XL Dual SIM smartphone can primarily be described as a reliable device that feels solid. Its design continues the tradition of the Nokia Lumia line, which still offers the user a wide choice of body colors. This approach can be called a simple but very effective way to increase the popularity of devices among young people, especially against the backdrop of standard black and white all-in-one PCs.
The new product has a very attractive appearance, with a pleasant light green color scheme. The body of the device is made of polycarbonate with excellent tactile characteristics and build quality: we have not recorded any design defects or other shortcomings. We also note the good rigidity of the case: the smartphone does not bend or change its geometry with moderate torsion. The corners of the phone and the side edges on the back are rounded, which, subjectively, has a positive effect on the ergonomics of the device. The dimensions of the 5-inch Nokia XL Dual SIM are 141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm and weighs 190 grams. What stands out from these values is the rather small thickness of the case, which still does not smooth out the feeling of bulkiness of the device.
The entire front side of the smartphone is covered with tempered glass (the manufacturer does not specify which one, but probably one of the versions of Corning Gorilla Glass), which is not pressed through and, accordingly, does not allow distortion of the display image. In addition, the screen is protected by a fairly good factory film. It is thin and provides optimal tactile sensations, as well as quite decent protection against minor scratches.
Along the contour of the front panel, between the glass and the sides, there is a small plastic insert that rises above the level of the glass and thereby protects the screen when the smartphone is lying with its back side up.
Above the display are: the manufacturer's logo, earpiece holes, front camera, light and proximity sensor. The mesh of the speaker quickly becomes clogged with dust, which over time can lead to a deterioration in the audibility of the interlocutor. The new product is not equipped with an event indicator.
At the bottom of the front panel there is only one touch button, which when pressed executes the [Back] command, and when held - [Home]. Subjectively, this button configuration does not create any discomfort when using a smartphone.
The back side of the device is represented by the cover, or rather the base, in which the main part of the Nokia XL Dual SIM is located. In terms of material and tactile sensations, it has the characteristics described above. At the top of the frame there is a peephole for the main camera and an LED flash, and at the bottom there is a slot for a multimedia speaker, which is covered with a fine-grained mesh.
To remove the cover, you need to press on the protruding corners on the front side of the case. In general, the two parts of the phone’s structure can be separated quite easily, but once assembled everything holds together just fine, and there are no gaps at all. As a result, when you first get acquainted with the new product, you might think that the phone is solid and not at all collapsible. The smartphone buttons are part of the base (cover), which in some devices leads to poor tactile feedback, however, in our case they are well defined and easy to press. Removing the cover reveals access to two Micro-SIM slots (one supporting 2G and 3G, the other only 2G), a microSD slot, and a removable battery.
On the right side of the smartphone there is a volume rocker and a power/lock button, and on top there is a mini-jack audio jack. The left side edge is solid and does not contain controls. The micro-USB port is located on the bottom edge of the phone. It is not covered with a plug, like the audio jack. In general, the smartphone is quite convenient, but you have to get used to the large and angular dimensions. However, the relatively thin body significantly smoothes out the impression of the dimensions of the 5-inch device. The buttons are conveniently located for right and left hands, so they are easy to reach.
Nokia XL Dual SIM is equipped with a 5-inch capacitive display based on an IPS matrix with a resolution of only 800 x 480 pixels, which with such a diagonal provides a pixel density of 187 ppi. In general, this value is quite enough to display a detailed picture. Firstly, due to the fact that the proprietary shell is practically devoid of particularly small elements, and secondly, you can look at a 5-inch screen from a greater distance than at a screen with a smaller diagonal. In any case, if you set this goal, then distinguishing individual pixels is not difficult.
The display is not without a standard drawback of IPS matrices: there is a color field shift to yellow and purple shades. However, it would be incorrect to consider this feature as a disadvantage of the new product. The screen has a good reserve of brightness, the level of which is automatically adjusted based on the readings of the corresponding sensor.
Pleasant color rendering and a good level of contrast complement the overall positive impression of viewing information on the smartphone display. In addition, thanks to optimal viewing angles, it is quite comfortable to view multimedia on a large screen without image distortion. It is also worth noting the presence of an air gap between the matrix and the protective glass, which slightly degrades the image. However, this parameter is subtle and very subjective.
The touch pad has good sensitivity and supports up to 5 simultaneous touches. There is also support for double tapping to unlock the smartphone. The main drawback of the display is fingerprints, which appear instantly and in large numbers. The reason for this effect is the lack of an oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating. But there is a fairly good anti-reflective coating, which, together with a good reserve of display brightness, allows you to clearly distinguish information under sunlight.
The new product is equipped with one main mono speaker, which is located at the bottom of the back of the phone. It can be called quite loud, and the sound it produces is of quite high quality, like for a smartphone. If we disassemble this direction into its components, we will note very weak low frequencies (barely noticeable “buzz”), midranges cut in the lower range, as well as quite good and detailed high frequencies. As a result, the speaker can be described as a fairly loud beeper that copes well with tasks such as playing multimedia, gaming applications, notifications and more.
The included headset provides fairly good sound quality, but the isolation from external noise is naturally insufficient. Subjectively, in this regard, it is better to use in-ear (vacuum) headphones.
The earpiece copes well with voice transmission: the sound is pleasantly detailed and moderately loud.
The Nokia XL Dual SIM smartphone is equipped with a budget but very good main camera module with a resolution of 5 megapixels, autofocus support, an LED flash and an HDR function. In addition to the mentioned characteristics, the manufacturer provided more in-depth parameters of the camera module, namely: aperture value - f/2.8; camera focal length - 32 mm; The minimum focusing range of the camera is 50 cm. Naturally, the numbers do not allow us to objectively assess the capabilities of the camera, so let’s move on to describing the shooting results.
The resulting images are saved with an aspect ratio of 2592 x 1944 pixels. Photo quality and detail are generally quite good for a 5-megapixel camera. However, in low light, the footage deteriorates slightly because automatic does not raise the ISO level above 400. On the other hand, you can use a flash, but then you should expect an extremely incorrect determination of the white balance with a strong bias towards warm shades. The only drawback of the camera in photo mode is the low dynamic range of the module, which is why frames often overlap during HDR shooting.
We expected even more positive results from video shooting, because... Nokia phones have always stood out among their competitors in this regard. However, the videos we shot in .3gp format are far from ideal: the video quality at 30 fps is not good enough even with high detail settings and maximum resolution (864 x 480 pixels), as is the sound quality. In addition, attentive users may notice a certain image distortion effect that accompanies moving objects in the example video below.
A front camera with a resolution of 2 MP will be more than enough for video calling and self-portraits. It provides quite acceptable image quality and an optimal viewing angle for video communication. The secondary camera module with an f/2.8 aperture records video in 720p format (1280 x 720 pixels), which is somewhat puzzling when compared to the recording parameters of the rear camera.
The first thing we'll look at in the "modified" Android OS is the camera app. Unfortunately, the operating system prohibits the creation of “screenshots” of this application, so we will limit ourselves to only a verbal description.
The camera app interface is quite simple but intuitive. Quick access icons are located on the left side of the screen as standard. These include settings for the LED flash, white balance, exposure value, and camera. By clicking on the last icon, the user is presented with an impressive list of additional options, such as adjusting sharpness levels, autoexposure, noise reduction, saturation, sharpness, etc. At the top there is a slider for setting the required digital zoom value (the maximum possible is x4).
In the video recording items, you can select one of three codecs for recorded videos, the duration of which, by the way, cannot exceed 30 minutes, as well as a codec for the audio track and several other options.
In general, and in terms of settings, the Nokia X shell has introduced a lot of interesting things, but as a result, the user receives pictures that are not much better in quality than in 5-megapixel Nokia Lumia smartphones. As for shooting video, only very undemanding users can rely on a smartphone in this regard. It is likely that due to the budget orientation of the new product, the video mode capabilities of the main camera are somewhat limited, or these are shortcomings of the shell itself.
Examples of photography
Video examples
An example of daytime shooting from a smartphone in maximum quality 864 x 480 at 30 fps
User interface
Now it's time to introduce you to the main highlight of the smartphone - its new operating system. Yes, exactly new, because hardly anyone would have thought that the Finnish manufacturer would simply take a “clean” version of the Android OS and install it on their smartphone. Although many users wanted just such an implementation of the new product. In fact, Nokia XL Dual SIM comes with not the latest version of Android OS - Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, but with the proprietary Nokia X version 1.1.1.0 shell installed on top of it, transforming the operating system we are familiar with completely beyond recognition. As a result, it becomes as similar as possible to Windows Phone 8: the same “tiles”, the same functions, the same rather small set of applications, available only from the company store.
Various types of notifications may appear at the bottom of the lock screen. To easily unlock your phone, you need to slide your finger (“swipe”) across a free area of the screen. A similar action, but to the left on the notification, will remove it from the screen. If the notification is relevant at the moment, the user can quickly go to this application by swiping to the right, which is very convenient. You can also unlock your smartphone by lightly tapping the device twice.
The desktop resembles that of Windows Phone, which, again, can be perceived in different ways. The user must clearly determine which option is better: some people like large elements, i.e. "tiles", while others prefer five or six desktops with separate groups of small icons. The desktop, in fact, is the main menu in which all application icons are collected. The user can arrange them to his liking, as well as move individual elements into created folders. The right “swipe” on the desktop flips the screen to the “Recent” page, which displays the actions performed by the user. This menu is called “Fastlane” by the manufacturer. To configure it, there are the necessary options that allow you to choose which actions should be displayed in the feed. The smartphone comes pre-installed with a good set of important programs, such as Skype, social applications. networks, Opera browser, gaming programs and others. By the way, the manufacturer, as a gift, provides the buyer of a Nokia XL Dual SIM with one month of free calls to any country in the world, which explains the joyful faces of people on the front side of the device’s packaging.
The notification panel has standard capabilities that are visually modified by the graphical shell. Here you can enable/disable wireless network modules and view system messages or go to the device settings.
The main disadvantage of the new shell is the complete absence of absolutely all Google services (Google Play store, maps, etc.). For this reason, the “Phone” application has very limited capabilities for synchronizing with a Google account (only data and contacts from Google+, although in our case they were not loaded). If, for example, all contacts are stored in Gmail, then they will not be automatically loaded into the Nokia XL Dual SIM: all data will have to be entered manually.
Instead of the missing Google Play application store, there are Nokia and Yandex branded stores. However, some users have reported cases of errors when installing some applications or the inability to update them. In this case, the new version of the program can be installed only after downloading the apk file from the computer. However, such cases are the exception rather than the rule. You can see the interface of standard applications such as “Alarm Clock”, “Music Player”, “FM Radio” and the smartphone browser in the “screenshots” provided.
To navigate the user on the ground, the mapping application HERE Maps and the car HERE Drive are preinstalled. As for supporting the territory of our country, the situation is the same: many maps are somewhat outdated, and there is no information about the transport system of many cities.
The Nokia XL Dual SIM settings menu already in some outlines resembles the previous appearance of the Android OS. The menu items are mostly standard, so we won’t go into detail about them. Let us only note the changed appearance of icons and fonts.
As a short afterword, I would like to add that the Nokia X shell is in its early version and some of the above-mentioned nuances will be difficult for a certain number of users to come to terms with. The situation could be changed by the release of a new version, but according to the manufacturer, the update will not affect this model. On the other hand, experienced users in this area have found third-party methods for installing Google services, which, of course, cannot be called a simple solution to the problem. If we assume who will like this shell, then most likely it will be fans of the Windows Phone OS, Nokia, or users who want to learn something new. It will be quite difficult for supporters of the original version of Android to adapt to the changed interface.
Hardware platform and performance
Smartphone built on the basis of a budget processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225), 2 cores of which operate at a frequency of 1 GHz. The processor is made using a 45nm process technology, based on the ARM Cortex-A5 microarchitecture. The L2 cache capacity is 512 KB. Graphics processing is performed by the built-in Qualcomm Adreno 203 graphics core with an operating clock frequency of 245 MHz. The graphics subsystem supports technologies such as OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and Direct3D Mobile. The amount of RAM is only 768 MB, and the built-in memory is 4 GB. The internal storage memory can be expanded using a microSD memory card up to 32 GB.
The main disadvantage of the smartphone, or rather its proprietary shell, is the inability to install applications directly onto the memory card. Instead, installation is only available on internal storage. At the same time, only 1.29 GB of phone memory is allocated for data storage. In other words, the user can install applications with a capacity of no more than 1.29 GB, which is why it is not possible to install, for example, the game Asphalt 8, because it takes up 1.35 GB of free space. This drawback could be mitigated by updating the OS, but we are unlikely to see it for this model.
The test results, considering the price of the smartphone, are quite expected: the hardware platform does not show the best performance. However, its capabilities are more than enough for fast operation of the OS, applications, browser, Full HD video playback and smooth display of simple gaming tasks. During the testing period, no slowdowns of the smartphone were noticed, which indicates good optimization of the software to the power of the hardware components.
Communications
The new product is equipped with two slots for installing SIM cards in micro-SIM format. The first of them can operate in 2G and 3G modes, the second - only 2G. Cards are easy to remove: no need to use tweezers. The phone's hardware platform supports GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and WCDMA (900/2100 MHz) mobile operator networks. During testing of the smartphone, we did not find any shortcomings in the operation of the communication modules, such as spontaneous drops or poor voice quality. In this regard, Nokia phones have always been at their best.
The communication capabilities of the new product are represented by Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi modules with support for 802.11 b/g/n protocols. Provided the smartphone was connected to a home network with a bandwidth of 100 Mbit/s, we recorded the following data transfer speeds: about 5 Mbit/s for receiving and 12 Mbit/s for sending information. Apparently, the Wi-Fi module has extremely weak throughput. However, it is quite enough for watching multimedia online, especially considering the good stability of the signal and the fast connection of the smartphone to the network.
The GPS module works correctly and allows you to quickly navigate the area using the HERE Maps and HERE Drive applications. In an open area, the device identified 9 satellites and was able to connect to all of them. The connection itself is quite fast and takes no more than 5-10 seconds.
Nokia XL Dual SIM is equipped with a removable lithium-ion battery Nokia BN-02 with a capacity of 2000 mAh, which, despite the rather modest performance of the smartphone, allows it to show good battery life in different usage scenarios. In particular, in normal operating mode, which involves several hours of listening to music, about an hour of mobile Internet and 30 minutes of calls, the phone confidently holds the battery charge for a day or two. To get more specific indicators, we conducted several standard tests.
As a result, watching HD video at 50% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules turned on drains the battery of the new product in a little more than 4 hours. A gaming simulation using the Epic Citadel application (Guided Tour mode) with 100% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules turned on on a single charge played for a little over 3 hours before the battery was completely discharged. In general, the “survivability” of the phone can be described as standard. In this regard, the redesigned operating system did not introduce revolutionary energy-saving technologies.
Charging the battery from the included AC-20 device with a power of 3.75 W (5 V at 0.75 A) lasts about 3 hours. It is worth noting once again that contrary to the common and very convenient way of connecting a smartphone to a computer using a detachable charging cable, which is usually made in the USB ↔ micro-USB format, the Nokia charger uses a fixed cable with a micro-USB connector. This approach is not very universal, because in this case, the user must additionally purchase a cable to connect the smartphone to the PC, since it is not included in the package.
Smartphone NokiaXLDualSIM can definitely be called a kind of leader, entrusted with the task of “testing” a new vision of the Android operating system. Indeed, Nokia specialists changed the popular OS beyond recognition by installing their own Nokia X shell on top of it. How did the latter affect the ease of use of the smartphone and its main parameters? We think it's positive. The phone is very interesting in everything, from its beautiful appearance with a wide selection of body color options and excellent build quality, to its “fresh” software component. In this case, the bulk of users will most likely be divided into two groups: those who were waiting for the basic and already familiar shell, and those who will happily rush to explore the new features and options of the updated software.
However, it is worth considering that usually in the history of the development of any software product, its full potential is revealed over time. Therefore, the Nokia X shell also has some shortcomings. The main disadvantage of the smartphone is the inability to install applications on a memory card. As a result, the user has only 1.29 GB of free space on the phone's internal memory available for these purposes. Typically, such nuances were corrected in subsequent versions of the OS, but according to the manufacturer, this model will not be updated. In any case, the software platform from Nokia is worth the user’s attention, as is the phone itself, especially at a very reasonable price, which is about 1900 UAH. or $160.
Advantages:
- pleasant and stylish appearance;
- excellent build quality;
- two slots for SIM cards;
- Nokia X proprietary shell;
- large OS interface elements that will be convenient for many users;
- pre-installed HERE Maps and HERE Drive apps;
- support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB;
- good photo quality in daylight;
- relatively low cost;
- high-quality 5-inch IPS screen;
- loud speaker.
Peculiarities:
- The changed OS interface takes some getting used to.
Flaws:
- only 1.29 GB of memory is available to the user for installing applications;
- no USB cable ↔micro-USB included;
- no oleophobic screen coating;
- absence of absolutely all Google services (Google Play store, maps, etc.);
- the video quality is not good enough;
- shellNokia Xwill not receive updates in this model.
We express our gratitude Ukrainian representative office companiesNokia for the smartphone provided for testing.
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Nokia XL Dual SIM is a development of the line of budget Nokia mobile phones, the older brother of Nokia X, with a diagonal 5 inches. The manufacturer added about one and a half thousand to the price and rolled out a device with a “stretched” diagonal, while leaving the same low resolution. At the same time, the dimensions of the device have increased significantly - the smartphone fits awkwardly in one hand. An unusual interface and a redesigned Android are not that scary. However, the lack of Play Market, in our opinion, is a serious disadvantage. Although, it seems, consumers have even learned to live and cope with installing applications not only through the Play Market.
The processor from early 2012 is not the latest solution, and the increase in RAM from 512 to 768 MB looks, in our opinion, simply frivolous. But now the smartphone has a front camera, and the main camera’s characteristics have been slightly improved - its resolution is 5 MP. The manufacturer has also slightly tightened up the battery life - the larger body allows for a more capacious battery to be placed. However, its results are still significantly below the average for smartphones in general. Among the advantages we can only note the support for two SIM cards, the assembly of the case and a large number of color options for it. We do not recommend the smartphone for purchase, despite the low price. In our opinion, Nokia has done little work on the bugs and, for a small additional fee, has improved the device's characteristics to the level of inexpensive Chinese smartphones.
Dimensions and weight - 3.8
The 5-inch Nokia XL Dual SIM smartphone is thick, wide, and its width is more likely to correspond to smartphones with a 5.2-5.5 inch diagonal. The thickness of the case reaches 10.9 mm. The device is heavy, weighing 189 grams, which is only a little short of catching up with such heavyweights as the Philips W6610 or Asus Fonepad 6.
The appearance reminded us of a flattened brick; holding and operating it with one hand is inconvenient. The case is collapsible, the battery is removable. The smartphone is made of polycarbonate, the build quality is good for a cheap model, all parts fit tightly, nothing creaks under pressure.
It is worth noting the variety of colors for the case: Nokia XL Dual SIM is available in bright green, orange, yellow, blue, black and white.
Screen - 3.1
The Nokia XL Dual SIM uses an IPS matrix with a resolution of 800×480 pixels, a screen diagonal of 5 inches, a PPI value of only 187. Today, perhaps, smartphones with a lower number of pixels per inch are no longer produced, only very cheap phones with a diagonal of 2- 3 inches have lower ppi. The viewing angles are average, the brightness level is also average, for most cases it will be enough to read information. However, on a sunny day, reading information from the display is already significantly difficult. Due to the low ppi, individual pixels stand out almost immediately. In our opinion, this display is far from the best for long reading and video viewing.
Viewing angles and color deviations of the Nokia XL Dual SIM display. As you can see in the test image above, brightness quickly drops off as you tilt it, leaving the display slightly blue and blacks blending into each other. With such narrow viewing angles, talking about color shifts when tilting the display is almost pointless. Read more about the test.
Camera
They decided to improve the Nokia XL Dual SIM cameras a little; if the Nokia X had one 3 MP main camera, here the cameras were brought up to the level of a typical budget model: 5 MP for the main camera and 2 MP for the front one, plus they added a flash and autofocus In terms of any functions, everything is typical, a standard set of settings. The maximum resolution for photos is 2592x1944 pixels, for video recording - 854x480 pixels, which is very small. But there is tracking autofocus and a recording speed of 30 fps. Sound is recorded in mono mode. The front camera takes pictures with a resolution of 1600x1200 and shoots video with a resolution of 352x288, that is, in very poor quality. The manufacturer, of course, has formally improved the main camera and added a front camera, but the result is still unsatisfactory.
Photo from camera Nokia XL Dual SIM - 2.3
Working with text - 5.0
The standard keyboard in the Nokia XL Dual SIM can be called comfortable. It contains markings of additional characters, both in Latin and in Cyrillic layout. You can quickly type numbers - the top row of keys uses a number row as additional characters. Not only stroke input is supported, but also handwriting input. However, there is one significant disadvantage here - switching between languages. To do this, you have to hold down the spacebar and then select the desired language from a long list that has fallen out; this is not very convenient, as confirmed by user reviews.
Internet - 5.0
The pre-installed standard browser surprised us with the “richness” of its settings; you can delete personal data, save/not save passwords, and that’s all. Using a double click, you can move away to the general view of the page or move closer to some area of interest. But, in addition to the standard browser, Opera is preinstalled with a reading mode, auto-fitting text, etc.
Interfaces
Nokia XL Dual SIM supports common wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth (v3.0) and A-GPS. The device is capable of distributing mobile Internet using Wi-Fi. The smartphone does not support LTE and dual-band Wi-Fi. Everything works fine, only in our tests the GPS took a long time to determine its location.
The smartphone can work with two Micro-SIM cards, but alternately, since there is only one radio module in the device. There is a slot for a microSD card up to 32 GB and a Micro-USB 2.0 connector, without MHL and USB OTG.
Multimedia - 1.0
Pre-installed players support a limited number of video and audio formats. In our tests, the smartphone refused to play uncompressed audio in the FLAC format; video in the MOV and MKV formats was also played with great difficulty. Full HD video plays fine. However, the player does not support subtitles.
Battery - 2.2
We tested the Nokia XL Dual SIM in our two standard tests. The 2000 mAh battery (remember, the Nokia X had 1500 mAh) did not show the best results: 4 hours 20 minutes in HD video viewing mode at maximum brightness and about 27 and a half hours in music listening mode.
Performance - 1.6
The device uses a rather old Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play platform with a 1 GHz dual-core processor and an unusual amount of RAM - 768 MB, 3/4 of a gigabyte. The main processor is accompanied by the Adreno 203 graphics accelerator. In terms of hardware, the manufacturer left everything as it was with the Nokia X, increasing only the RAM, but did not expand by a whole gigabyte, but added only 256 MB. With daily use, the device practically does not slow down and works, if not quickly, then normally.
The device showed low results in synthetic tests: 7686 points in the AnTuTu benchmark and 2360 points in the 3D Mark benchmark. You will not be able to play demanding games, since there is not enough RAM or processor power with a graphics accelerator.
Memory - 4.2
The amount of internal memory in the Nokia X Dual SIM is 4 GB, but only 1.11 GB is available to the user. But there is support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB. The memory card is not hot-swappable.
Peculiarities
Nothing particularly new has appeared in comparison with Nokia X: the same remade Android, stylized as Windows Phone. To be fair, it should be said that the launcher can be reinstalled, and the lack of Google services, and especially the Play Market application store, can only be partially compensated by downloading and installing some other stores. Many applications can be installed by downloading the corresponding APK file and unpacking it on the phone, but applications that require registration in the Play Market still will not launch. Among the features, one can also note the dimensions of the smartphone: the body dimensions are most likely suitable for a smartphone with a 5.5-inch display. The interface has also not undergone any changes. There is a desktop with application icons, by swiping left or right you will be taken to the list of recent actions, which simply stores everything that you have done on the phone recently.
Competitors
On the one hand, Nokia XL Dual SIM is the only one, large, very budget 5-inch smartphones are not so popular, at least among manufacturers, and Nokia XL almost single-handedly occupies this specific niche. On the other hand, if you add one and a half thousand rubles, then you can already buy a version of the Lenovo P780 with 4 GB of internal memory, which will be much stronger in all respects, from the display, processor, cameras to battery.
Don't feel like spending more? There's Explay Rio, also with two SIM card slots, almost half the price, a little lighter, almost the same display and battery. Nokia XL noticeably outperforms it only in cameras.
LG L80 is only a thousand more expensive, but you will get 1 GB of RAM, two SIM card slots, a larger battery, and a lighter and thinner body. Nokia XL beats it only with a higher number of megapixels in the front camera.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 77.72 mm (millimeters) 7.77 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.06 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 141.35 mm (millimeters) 14.14 cm (centimeters) 0.46 ft (feet) 5.56 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 10.87 mm (millimeters) 1.09 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.43 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 190 g (grams) 0.42 lbs 6.7 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 119.41 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 7.25 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Orange Green Blue-green Yellow Black White |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 45 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 203 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 768 MB (megabytes) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.57 in (inches) 65.34 mm (millimeters) 6.53 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.29 in (inches) 108.9 mm (millimeters) 10.89 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.667:1 5:3 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 187 ppi (pixels per inch) 73 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 64.98% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 3.6 x 2.7 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.389 µm (micrometers) 0.001389 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 9.61 |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2.8 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 3.33 mm (millimeters) 32.02 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 864 x 480 pixels 0.41 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Digital zoom Panoramic photography Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 3.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) H.S. |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 16 h (hours) 960 min (minutes) 0.7 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 720 h (hours) 43200 min (minutes) 30 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 720 h (hours) 43200 min (minutes) 30 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
| Battery model: BN-02 |
