We are already familiar with Nokia smartphones that support Android applications, but replaced Google services with Microsoft services. The AOSP-powered Nokia X and XL have helped Nokia gain market share in the Android smartphone market. Perhaps someday Rostislav will even come out of the binge and write a review on XL.
But all this is the future. I have X2 on my desk. This smartphone has a modified and improved OS, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 1 GB of internal memory and all those additions that its predecessors lacked so much. But is that enough? Let me tell you more
Design
This time the smartphone has a so-called "crystal" design, when the polycarbonate is covered with transparent plastic on top, and it looks like the panel is covered with a small crust of ice. This is quite convenient, due to the transparent layer on the glossy coating, fingerprints are almost invisible. To the standard black color, there are also bright orange and green. We were given the last option for review.
At the top, above the display, are the speaker, light and proximity sensor. Right there, in front of the loudspeaker, the inscription "Nokia".
At the bottom, in addition to the "back" button, there was a long-awaited "home" button, which was so lacking in previous versions of the smartphone. Perhaps a third button will appear in Nokia X3;)
The rear panel houses a camera, a flash and, completely invisible, engraved “Nokia” inscription. It kind of lies on top of the case, pretty nice.
Under the removable case there are slots for a memory card and two microSIM cards.
The company does not change its pleasant traditions, and in the new model, just like the panel, you can remove the battery.
The headphone jack and microUSB connector are at the top, while the volume and power buttons are on the right. The left side of the smartphone is completely empty, as always. Bottom too.
The assembly of the X2 is good, but when pressed firmly, the removable case panel creaks slightly.
To be honest, it seems to me that the cover could have been made thinner. This is what the “perfect smartphone” looks like for my taste:
So I like the phone. Even during use, I really did not like the pointed edges, which sometimes can be quite painful to dig into your palm.
Display
Noika X2 will not please us with HD resolution. On the 4.3-inch screen, the resolution is only 800x480, which pays off slightly with the ClearBlack polarizing layer and Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating (nanometer-thick film that repels fats from the touch screen).
Thanks to these two factors, the picture is perfectly visible even with direct sunlight and it has become even easier to remove dirt from the screen, they do not "eat in".
Pleased with the lack of glare, and the high brightness, which is enough with a margin.
Hardware and OS
The company has solved a problem that so annoying and frustrating in the predecessors of the smartphone - low speed. The Nokia X2 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Cortex-A7 - the clock speed has increased (from 1 to 1.2 GHz) and the architecture has changed (from Cortex-A5 to Cortex-A7). Graphics are now handled by Adreno 302.
Since Nokia X2 has a low screen resolution and an average battery capacity, then, if you do not use the player and actively rewrite in social networks, the smartphone will last a day and a half.
Under the tyranny of our test, the smartphone lasted 11 and a half hours, impressive!
Unfortunately, there are no power saving modes.
Working with two SIM cards is standard: either you choose the main card, or the smartphone asks each time from which card to perform an action.
Camera
Nokia X2 is equipped with a 5MP camera, which is not very much, but this is a budget smartphone, so it's a sin to complain.
There is a flash and autofocus. Unfortunately, there are fewer settings in the camera interface than I'm used to.
Video is recorded in HD resolution.
Interface
This is what really needs to be considered, as it has received a number of major improvements that make the X2 enjoyable and easy to use.
The concept of the desktop and Fastlane menus have not changed, but there is a main menu that did not exist before. It is a desktop containing tiles and widgets and folders that you can now create, which is also missing in earlier versions.
The entire list of applications, in alphabetical order, is by swipe to the left.
Also an obvious plus is the appeared button "Home" allows you to immediately get to the desktop, and not endlessly press "back".
By the way, now, in addition to FastLane, you can view the last used applications by long pressing the "back" button.
Unchanged FastLane concisely and quickly shows the latest actions and notifications, you can also close or open the necessary applications, simply and conveniently.
But all this does not make the interface of the main table less awful in terms of design, it seems that you have a child's phone in your hands - the Windows Phone interface looks much older.
Switching input languages \u200b\u200bon the keyboard is now done with a separate button, the notification center is turned on by pressing the drop-down curtain on top. Unfortunately, it was not possible to take a screenshot of the curtain - when created, it irrevocably collapses.
Together with the standard Gmail application and Google search, Nokia uses Microsoft's Bing search engine and an unsuccessful email client that should be replaced by a third party. It is impossible to use the standard one for full-fledged correspondence - the loading of letters is unbearably long, and the functionality is ridiculously small.
HERE Maps
The store differs from the Google Play interface, also in that it does not have all the available games and applications for Android. But Nokia Store invites you to take advantage of alternative stores that have what you want to purchase: Yandex.Store and 1Mobile Market.
You can also install APK applications through the file manager.
Sometimes, because of such a number of stores, problems arise - for example, the application was installed through the Nokia Store, and the update was found through Yandex and the latter warns that anything can happen that does not look very much like stability.
Multimedia
Presented by MixRadio, in which you can create your own "mixes" or use dozens of already compiled licensed mixes by category, available for free listening for exactly a month.
It is possible to choose any mix from a huge number of genres, and after downloading it, listen to it on the way, without an Internet connection.
In addition to MixRadio, there is an FM radio and a music player that deliver excellent sound. The bundled headphones are not bad either, it's a pity they are glossy.
Summarize
- Design
- CPU
- Battery
- Screen resolution 800x480
- 5 megapixel camera
- Home screen appearance
- Cropped Nokia Store
I don't even know if I would prefer to buy an inexpensive Nokia X2 or add some money and get a smartphone with a better camera and display?
I doubt Nokia and Android fans have a choice.
We'll be waiting for the X3, with three buttons and a slimmer, rounded body.
Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 68.3 mm (millimeters) 6.83 cm (centimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.69 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 121.7 mm (millimeters) 12.17 cm (centimeters) 0.4 ft (feet) 4.79 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units. | 11.1 mm (millimeters) 1.11 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.44 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 149 g (grams) 0.33 lbs (pounds) 5.27 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 92.26 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.6 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this unit is offered for sale. | Green Yellow The black White Grey Orange |
SIM card
A 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 technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
| SoC (System on a 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 required for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Bit processor The capacity (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. 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 them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel. | 2 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more. | Qualcomm Adreno 302 |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for 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 image quality of information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.3 in (inches) 109.22 mm (millimeters) 10.92 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.21 in (inches) 56.19 mm (millimeters) 5.62 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.69 in (inches) 93.66 mm (millimeters) 9.37 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.667:1 5:3 |
| Resolution Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper 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 shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 217 ppi (pixels per inch) 85 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 the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 63.52% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant |
| ClearBlack display |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that the mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used sensor types in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photocell used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer higher image quality despite lower resolution. | 3.6 x 2.7 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are capable of capturing more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and a wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.406 μm (micrometers) 0.001406 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the size of the device's photo sensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of a full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) to that of a specific device. | 9.61 |
| Light-strength | f / 2.7 |
| Focal length The 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, equated to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same angle of view. It is calculated by multiplying the real focal length of the mobile device camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35mm full-size sensor and a mobile device sensor. | 3.13 mm (millimeters) 30.11 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 | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (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. | 30 frames / sec (frames per second) |
| Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Digital zoom Geographic tags Touch focus Exposure compensation |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front-facing cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.
| Light-strength Aperture (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of the lens 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. Usually, the f-number is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f / 2.8 |
| Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels) |
Audio
Information on the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Locating
Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, each of which improves communication speed, coverage, and makes it easier to find and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to enable faster communication, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio / Video Distribution Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) Hs |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser. | Html HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
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 in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 1800 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 2G 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during continuous 2G talk. | 10 h (hours) 600 min (minutes) 0.4 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G 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. | 552 h (hours) 33120 min (minutes) 23 days |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G 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 standby time Standby time in 3G 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. | 552 h (hours) 33120 min (minutes) 23 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Removable |
| Battery model: BV-5S |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if you hold a mobile device near your ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.81 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998 and IEC standards. | 0.78 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.99 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard. | 0.53 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
Ivan A. a year ago
Yandex Market
The best, practical and concise smartphone that I have ever met. I wanted to buy myself the same - it's a pity it's not for sale anymore. Serves regularly for almost 4 years. The charge was enough for only 5 days.
Andrew B. 2 years ago
Yandex Market
Has been working for over two years and continues. A couple of times I jerked a little. Used as a phone, player, book. Sometimes it does not look for gps, a reboot helps, after losing the network it does not always find the network itself, you need to press autosearch through the settings.
Guest 2 years ago
Yandex Market
They sold the phone in the operator's online store. They removed it from the shelf. Yes, I ordered Nokia 3.1.
Voitenkov Evgeniy 2 years ago
Yandex Market
We wanted to make a compromise between Android and Windows 8, but the result was an absurdity. The design is terrible, designed for either children or the blind. Like a 2 mega-corporation - microsoft and nokia, with a staff of expensive and high-quality designers, and the result is just annoying. The only thing that is normal is hardware: the sound and the screen are good, but for such parameters the phone is too big and heavy. The camera is so-so, does not cause delight. But the worst thing is that there is no Google play and the user is forced to use Yandex and Nokia stores. And there are not even half of the usual applications.
Guest 2 years ago
Yandex Market
I have been using this smartphone from September 2014 to this day June 2018. Everyday, active use of it for nothing. Photo, internet, music, navigator - I use everything. I have never hung up, the proximity sensor works perfectly, calls are not dropped during a conversation. The last six months have been actively used by his son, 10 years old, with endless toys, he does not refuse him either. The battery is kept almost at the same level. Keeps charging well. Of the minuses - there is no way to automatically save boring stores with applications to a memory card, but we managed to download everything through Shareit. After many years of use, I will say that this is a very good and reliable phone.
tgf k. 2 years ago
Yandex Market
There are more disadvantages than advantages. Not all are listed above
Irina V. 2 years ago
Yandex Market
When unlocked with a standard clock saver (black background), the screen flashes as if with all pixels. I was scared, but I read on w3bsit3-dns.com that this is a variant of the norm and you can put a third-party screensaver, for example, OneLocker, and this anxiety will pass. And so it happened. The phone itself pleased with the battery charge, convenience and intuitiveness of settings, a camera (by the way, with a pretty decent flash) and a built-in program for editing photos and PicsArt camera settings. Good sound, there is no perceptible rattling like in Lumia 800, but the player, despite the built-in simple equalizer, is not listenable for me. I'm used to the rich sound of my old Nokia 5320XpressMusic, which has a music chip and, as a result, an awesome sounding player. I haven't tried third-party programs for witchcraft with music yet, so maybe everything can be changed for the better) As for any Google services, playmarket and root rights that allow them to be installed: I did not want to take risks and did not experiment in this vein, that's all I do not want to reflash the phone, voiding the warranty. However, I can say that built-in markets and 1mobile are enough for me personally. Weifai catches perfectly, there are no jumps. Fell in love with the curtain, which provides quick access to settings and notifications. It is comfortable to talk, the interlocutor is heard perfectly. Only the speakerphone is not very loud, but I'll find fault with it. In general, the phone makes a solid impression, because the body looks monolithic and it is good news. I can say that the stated disadvantages are not disadvantages at all, but rather negative ones, because the phone fully justifies its cost and filling. I definitely recommend it. ADDITION: I am writing from January 2018 (the review itself was published on 11/17/2014) - the phone is still working and I am still using it. After all, Nokia is our everything \u003d)
Guest 2 years ago
Yandex Market
The phone was taken 4 years ago. We watched other Nokia in front of him / they are also Microsoft - with Windows on board, prices are 1.5-2 times more expensive, but there were no measures slowed down. In the CSN we saw this model, although the seller was "pleased" that they say there is an OS and Windows and an android, 2 in 1. Of course, this is an android, but thoroughly revised. We were pleased with the device's response to pressing and other tactile tests. For all the time we have never regretted the purchase. Videos, games, work correspondence, internet, telephone conversations. The back cover really cracked after two years (they removed it in the cold to insert a memory card), they took a new one for Ali for 150 rubles, so this is not critical. Now my head hurts, what to take in return, the new Nokia that has appeared do not differ in the same speed of work, it feels like it slowed down - unlike the price))) especially since there is a bad way of making the battery non-removable in most modern smartphones, which is not good in terms of both information security and fire))))
Slightly grown up and improved version of the "smartphone for Android applications"
Big changes swept through Microsoft's mobile division this summer. Nokia has done away with the Asha budget line. The software giant has ditched the ambitious McLaren project. And the Nokia X line was decided to be transferred to the Windows Phone OS, ending all relations with the Android platform. But a little earlier, the manufacturer managed to present the second generation of these smartphones, which we will discuss in today's review.
Key Features Nokia X2 (RM-1013)
- Single chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
- Central Processing Unit: 2 cores Cortex-A7 (ARMv7-A) @ 1.2 GHz
- GPU: Adreno 302
- Operating system: Nokia X 2.0
- Display: IPS, 4.3 ″, 800 × 480, 217 ppi
- RAM: 1 GB
- Internal memory: 4 GB
- Support for microSD memory cards (up to 32 GB)
- Support for two SIM-cards format Micro-SIM in standby mode
- Communication GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 900/2100 MHz
- Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n
- Bluetooth 4.0
- GPS / A-GPS / Glonass
- Rear camera: 5 megapixel with autofocus and flash (720p video shooting)
- Front camera: 0.3MP
- Battery: removable, 1800 mAh
- Dimensions: 121.7 x 68.3 x 11.1mm
- Weight: 150 g
| Nokia X2 | Nokia X | Explay Atom | Oppo Muse R821 | |
| Screen | 4.3 ″, IPS | 4 ″, IPS | 4 ″, TN | 4 ″, IPS |
| Resolution | 800 × 480, 217 ppi | 800 × 480, 233 ppi | 800 × 480, 233 ppi | 800 × 480, 233 ppi |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210 @ 1.2 GHz (2 ARM Cortex-A7 cores) | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 @ 1 GHz (2 ARM Cortex-A5 cores) | Mediatek MT6572 @ 1.2 GHz (2 ARM Cortex-A7 cores) | |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Adreno 203 | Mali-400 MP | Mali-400 MP |
| RAM | 1 GB | 512 MB | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Flash memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Memory card support | microSD (up to 32GB) | microSD | microSD | microSD |
| SIM card support | 2 × Micro-SIM | 2 × Micro-SIM | 3 × Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM + Micro-SIM |
| Operating system* | Nokia X 2.0 | AOSP 4.1.2 with Nokia Glance Screen | Google Android 4.2.2 | Google Android 4.2 |
| Battery | removable, 1800 mAh | removable, 1500 mAh | removable, 2000 mAh | removable, 1700 mAh |
| Cameras | rear (5 Mp; video - 720p), front (0.3 Mp) | rear (3 Mp) | rear (3 Mp; video - 720p), front (0.3 Mp) | |
| Size, weight | 122 x 68 x 11.1 mm, 150 g | 116 x 63 x 10.4 mm, 127 g | 126 x 64 x 13 mm, 142 g | 123 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 125 g |
| average price | T-10891269 | T-10724875 | T-10695244 | T-10515322 |
| Nokia X2 offers | ||||
* - at the time of this writing
The second model Nokia X no longer looks "gnawed" from all sides. The amount of RAM increased to a comfortable gigabyte, a front-facing camera and flash appeared, and a more powerful SoC was installed. But the price has also increased, and by a noticeable amount for the budget segment.
Equipment
The Nokia X2 comes with the same set of accessories as its predecessor. Only the headphones have been repainted in regular black. "Bright Nokia X2" did not benefit from this.
By the way, the headset does not have a button for receiving a call, so you will have to take your smartphone out of your pocket when you call. The cable for connecting to the PC is still missing.
Design
Externally, Nokia X2 is not much different from its predecessor. At first glance, only the additional Home button under the display catches the eye, moving the Back button to the left.
The main design feature of Nokia X2 is a two-layer body, made using the same technology as in Nokia Asha 500/502/503. The bottom layer is made of colored polycarbonate. The upper one is made of an almost transparent polymer material, slightly tinted in the color of the lower layer.
The original Nokia X looked like a toy, largely due to the ingenious plastic body. The second generation turned out to be much more interesting in this regard.
Phones with a two-layer case are not common on the market, which allows Nokia X2 to win next to discreet neighbors in the store window due to its originality.
The rear speaker is now centered. The flash is positioned above the camera.
A closer examination of the lens and flash shows that the back cover does not fit well with the main body of the smartphone.
The mechanical buttons have hardly changed, only the volume rocker is now split by a slot.
The Micro-USB connector has been moved from the bottom to the top, towards the headphone output. The 3.5mm jack is moved down, but its hole is covered by the outer shell. The rest of the smartphone has no functional elements.
To open the smartphone, you need to press on the lower corners of the case and at the same time on the rear panel, just like in Nokia X. After a few such manipulations, the colored cover begins to fit loosely and play in the lower left corner - the previous model was more reliable in this regard ...
Access to SIM1 and microSD is possible only with the battery removed. Please note that the sticker of the first model read "Nokia", and here - "Microsoft Mobile".
The slot of the second SIM-card is located so that it can be accessible while the smartphone is working. The hot swap function works perfectly here, the card is quickly detected by the phone on the go without rebooting. Another nice improvement in the series.
The build quality of the Nokia X2 is inferior to the original. It is worth removing the back cover five or six times, and it already begins to fit loosely to the body, which can sometimes be heard even by ear. In general, the second version of the smartphone has become more interesting both from an aesthetic and functional point of view, but there have been no fundamental changes. Perhaps we will see more daring design moves with the transition of the series to Windows.
Screen
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects anti-glare properties of the screen are not worse than those of the screenGoogle Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photo in which a white surface is reflected in the off screens of both devices (Nokia X2 is on the right, then they can be distinguished by their size):
The screen of the Nokia X2 is even slightly darker (brightness in the photos is 99 versus 101 for the Nexus 7). The tripling of reflected objects in the Nokia X2 screen is very weak, which indicates that there is no air gap between the outer glass (aka touch sensor) and the matrix surface ( screen type OGS - One Glass Solution). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (such as glass-air) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better in conditions of strong external illumination, but their repair in case of cracked outer glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be changed. On the outside of the screen, there seems to be a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating, but its effectiveness is low, so fingerprints appear quickly and require relatively much effort to remove.
With manual brightness control, its maximum value was about 455 cd / m², and the minimum is 9 cd / m²... The maximum brightness is high, and given the good anti-glare properties, the screen should be clearly visible in bright daylight. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. There is no automatic brightness control by the light sensor. The sensor between the front speaker and the camera can be mistaken for light-sensitive, but CPU-Z shows that it is a proximity sensor.
At any brightness level, there is a modulation of the backlight with rectangular pulses with an amplitude of 100% and a frequency of 300 Hz. At high brightness, the fill factor is high, almost 100%, so there is no screen flickering, when the brightness is lowered, the fill factor decreases, and flickering can already be noticed, for example, when the eyes (or the phone relative to the eyes) move quickly. Depending on the individual characteristics, such modulation can lead to increased fatigue. Or it may not.
This screen uses matrix type IPS... The micrographs show the typical IPS sub-pixel structure:
For comparison, you can see the gallery of photomicrographs of screens used in mobile technology.
The screen has good viewing angles without a significant color shift even with large gaze deviations from the perpendicular to the screen and without inverting (except for the darkest shades when gaze deviates along one diagonal). For comparison, here is a photo in which the screens of Nexus 7 and Nokia X2 display the same images, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to about 200 cd / m² (along the white field across the entire screen), and the color balance on the camera was forcibly switched to 6500 K. White field perpendicular to the plane of the screens:
Note the acceptable uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And the test picture:
Color reproduction is good and colors are saturated on both screens, but the color balance is slightly different. Now at an angle of approximately 45 ° to the plane and to the side of the screen:
It can be seen that the colors have not changed much on both screens, but in Nokia X2 the contrast has decreased to a greater extent due to a greater decrease in brightness and strong highlighting of black, and there is clearly added blue. And a white box:
The brightness at an angle of both screens has noticeably decreased (at least 5 times, based on the difference in exposure), but in the case of Nokia X2 the drop in brightness is much greater. The color tone of the white field on the Nokia X2 screen has changed somewhat. When deviated diagonally, the black field is lightened strongly (especially taking into account the general drop in image brightness) and acquires a violet or red-violet tint. The photos below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is the same for the screens):
And from a different angle:
With a perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is mediocre, since in several places along the edge the black is noticeably lightened, and the entire screen is in some spots in area:
Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is normal - about 700: 1. The response time for the transition black-white-black is 21 ms (10 ms on + 11 ms off). The transition between gray tones of 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes 32 ms in total. The gamma curve, plotted using 32 points with equal intervals in terms of the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal a blockage in highlights or shadows, and the exponent of the approximating power function turned out to be 2.15, which is insignificantly lower than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma the curve deviates little from the power-law dependence:
The color gamut differs slightly from sRGB:
The spectra show that the matrix light filters mix the components together to a moderate extent:
At the same time, the coordinates of red and green colors are not very far from the corresponding vertices of sRGB, as a result, the colors of images - drawings, photographs and films - oriented to the sRGB space (and there are the vast majority of them) have natural saturation and hue. The balance of shades on the gray scale is not ideal, since the color temperature is not much higher than the standard 6500 K, however, the deviation from the spectrum of a black body (ΔE) is greater than 10 (due to the excess of green), which is considered not a very good indicator even for a consumer device. However, the variation in color temperature and ΔE is small, which has a positive effect on the visual perception of color balance. The dark areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since the color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring the color characteristics at low brightness is large.
Let's summarize. The screen has sufficiently high maximum brightness and has good anti-reflective properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable level. However, the brightness will have to be adjusted manually, since there is no automatic brightness adjustment mode. The advantages of the screen include the absence of an air gap in the layers of the screen, a color gamut close to sRGB and a good - in visual assessment - color balance. The disadvantages - weak oleophobic coating, poor black stability to gaze deviation from the perpendicular to the plane of the screen, rapid drop in image brightness when viewed from an angle, not very good uniformity of the black field... We also note the PWM brightness control with a frequency of 300 Hz, which can also be a disadvantage in case of individual intolerance. In general, the quality of the screen is a compromise, although not to say that it is bad.
Sound
The rear speaker in Nokia X2 seems to have been only slightly shifted, and this is where the innovations ended. The listening experience remained about the same as in the first model. Sound quality meets expectations from budget smartphones. No distortion appears at maximum volume.
As for the conversational dynamics, here some progress is noticeable. Nokia X2 no longer suffers from timbre distortions. But you shouldn't dream of crystal clear communication, which is characteristic of flagships.
You cannot record a conversation using a smartphone. There is an FM radio, which requires headphones to work.
Telephone part and communications
Nokia X2 is equipped with two Micro-SIM slots, one of which supports the hot-swap function, which does not require rebooting the smartphone. Any of the cards can be assigned for data transmission, in this regard they are equivalent. Collaboration is organized in Dual Standby mode - both SIM cards are available in standby mode.
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n is supported and the creation of an access point via Wi-Fi, USB and Bluetooth. Navigation in Nokia X2 works perfectly, in less than a minute it detects many satellites, not only GPS and Glonass, but also the Chinese Beidou system. And immediately contacts them.
USB OTG is not supported by the smartphone, but a small amount of memory can be expanded using microSD. Of the 4 GB of internal memory, 2.25 GB is available. Turning on the smartphone takes 50 seconds, which is much more than the average.
Camera
Nokia X2 has stepped far forward in the possibilities of capturing photos and videos. The original model had a single 3MP camera. In the second version of the smartphone, it has grown to 5 megapixels and acquired a flash. In addition, a 0.3 MP front camera appeared.
The main camera was commented on by Anton Soloviev:
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Sharpness according to plans is not bad. |
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Shumodav processes noise only in weak shadows. In the strong, they are noticeable, but not striking. |
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Despite some noise, the color of the sky is fairly even. |
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On the right, you can see the out-of-focus area. |
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The number of the nearest car is distinguishable, but more distant numbers are already impossible to make out. |
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Sharping on wires is practically absent. |
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The camera copes well with macro photography. |
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The camera does a good job of writing, but not all characters are clearly visible. |
For its 5 megapixels, the camera is not so bad, although it has a lot of problems. Shumodav tries to work as accurately as possible, and as a result, practically does not produce visible improvements. On the other hand, the sensor makes a rather "soft" noise, and the noise is not striking. The optics in the camera are quite good. In some places, for some reason, there are areas of confusion, but in general the images are quite sharp across the field and according to plans. In this case, the optics can work out more than the sensor can perceive. Nevertheless, the camera is quite good, but it does not work at all smoothly and will not cope with all the scenes. But shooting large text or general plans is within her power.
The maximum video resolution that the Nokia X2 camera is capable of is 1280 × 720.
The video is not very clear due to the low bit rate. However, if you remember that Nokia X shot a maximum of 352 × 288, progress is evident.
Software
Nokia X2 runs on Nokia X2 2.0 operating system (apparently based on Android 4.3). It differs from the original OS installed in Nokia X only in appearance. The structure of the system has remained unchanged. The main screen contains application shortcuts in the form of tiles, just like in Windows. Swiping to the left opens the list of all applications, and swiping to the right opens the Fastlane alert feed. The operating system works, in general, is stable, but sometimes the interface lags, especially when switching between applications and when setting up the desktop
Nokia and Yandex branded stores are available to install applications. There is no Play Store. Moreover, you won't even be able to add a Google account to import contacts and other information. It is not difficult to fix this.
It is easy to pre-install the driver and obtain Root rights through the utility. During installation, a request or two from the application will pop up on the phone - confirm them. The Play Market can also be delivered via Nokia X2 Tools. But in our case, it had a serious drawback: the program did not link purchases to the account. Therefore, we used an alternative method.
Play Market is installed in much the same way as Google services in Ramos i10 Pro. You just need to copy all three files, including Vending.apk. And take them out of it. After copying and changing permissions, restart your smartphone. Play Market is installed.
The new OS version brings Nokia X even a little closer to the original Android. Now, by shifting from the top, you can call up two separate menus, with notifications and switches. This slightly expands the functionality, more icons are placed than before
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The Achilles' heel of the Nokia X was surfing the internet, which is the very slow rendering of web pages. In the second version of the smartphone, the Opera browser is installed as standard. We've browsed a lot of web pages through it and Chrome. The impressions turned out to be much more pleasant, only in rare cases the drawing lagged behind by a split second, and even then on very loaded sites.
Performance
For the second generation Nokia X, Qualcomm's SoC was also chosen. From the base series of the next generation - Qualcomm Snapdragon S200, model MSM8210.
The central processing unit consists of two Cortex-A7 cores (ARMv7-A architecture) with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. For graphics, the Adreno 302 chip is used. The configuration is quite budgetary, you shouldn't have expected more from Nokia X2. Fortunately, the manufacturer has expanded the amount of RAM to one gigabyte, which cannot but affect the performance in a favorable way.
The performance boost allows the Snapdragon 200 to easily bypass the Antutu 4 Mediatek MT6572, which is very common in budget smartphones. The previous Nokia X was not capable of this. And for Geekbench 3, there is not much difference: both SoCs have processor cores with the same characteristics. It's strange that twice the amount of RAM was not taken into account.
| Nokia X2 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 200) |
Nokia X (Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play) |
Explay Atom (Mediatek MT6572) |
Oppo Muse R821 (Mediatek MT6572) |
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| 3DMark Ice Storm (more is better) |
4094 | 2338 | 1882 | 1905 |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme (bigger is better) | 2252 | 1296 | 812 | 939 |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited (more is better) | 3710 | 2245 | — | — |
| Nenamark 2 | 53.0 fps | 32.3 fps | 41.9 fps | — |
| Basemark X Middle Quality (more is better) | 3682 | — | — | — |
| Bonsai benchmark | 1634 (23.3 fps) | 823 (11.7 fps) | — | — |
| Epic Citadel High Quality | 42.9 fps | 23.4 fps | — | — |
| Epic Citadel Ultra High Quality | 32.3 fps | — | — | — |
In synthetic 3DMark, the superiority over MT6572 becomes more than twofold. Even in the most demanding Epic Citadel mode, the Snapdragon 200 SoC demonstrates a decent result
Through the efforts of Google Chrome, the Snapdragon 200 SoC beats that of Mediatek. Based on the hardware capabilities, Nokia X2 could swing at middling games, but the very small amount of internal memory does not allow it. It is worth installing several third-party applications to fill the gaps in the firmware, and, for example, the far from the heaviest Asphalt 8 will complain about the lack of memory. Fans of the X series continue to get only casual entertainment.
Video playback
We did not find the MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. For this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see "Testing methods for video playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices)"). Screenshots with a shutter speed of 1 s helped to determine the nature of the frame output of video files with different parameters: the resolution varied (1280 × 720 (720p) and 1920 × 1080 (1080p) pixels) and the frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames / from). In our tests, we used a stock video player. The test results are summarized in the table:
Note: If both columns Uniformity and Skips green ratings are set, this means that, most likely, when watching movies, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and skipping of frames will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problems with the playback of the respective files.
If we restrict ourselves to the typical 24-25 fps for cinema, then according to the criterion of frame output, the quality of video playback on the screen of the smartphone itself is good, since frames (or groups of frames) can be displayed with a more or less uniform alternation of intervals and without frame drops. The displayed brightness range is equal to the standard range of 16-235, that is, in the shadows and highlights, all the gradations of hue are displayed in the case of normal video files.
Let's try to play five files of common formats.
| Format | Container, video, sound | MX Video Player | Native video player |
| DVDRip | AVI, XviD 720 × 400 2200 Kbps, MP3 + AC3 | reproduced normally | reproduced normally, no subtitles |
| Web-DL SD | AVI, XviD 720 × 400 1400 Kbps, MP3 + AC3 | reproduced normally | reproduced normally, no subtitles |
| Web-DL HD | MKV, H.264 1280 × 720 3000Kbps, AC3 | reproduced normally | played without sound |
| BDRip 720p | MKV, H.264 1280 × 720 4000 Kbps, AC3 | reproduced normally | played without sound |
| BDRip 1080p | MKV, H.264 1920 × 1080 8000Kbps, AC3 | reproduced normally | played without sound |
The new budget platform Nokia X2 works well with all five common formats, whereas its predecessor could not even cope with 720p. Hardware decoding of AC3 tracks is not supported.
Battery life
The Nokia X2 has a 1800 mAh battery. The developers did not reach the round value, but this is already better than the modest 1500 mAh in the first modification.
The battery consumption is not uniform throughout the entire discharge period, in the calculations it is worth adding about 6% of the time that the smartphone keeps on the last percent.
| Battery capacity | Reading mode | Video mode | 3D Game Mode | |
| Nokia X2 | 1800 mAh | 12 h 40 min | 7 h 45 min | 4 h 25 min |
| Nokia X | 1500 mAh | 14 h 15 min | 6 h. 50 min. | 3 h 50 min |
| Explay Atom | 2000 mAh | 9 h 50 min | 5 h 40 min | — |
| Oppo Muse R821 | 1700 mAh | 20 h 30 min | 10 h 30 min | — |
| Oppo Mirror R819 | 2000 mAh | 10 h 20 min | 8 h 20 min | 5 h 00 min |
| Fly Luminor IQ453 | 2000 mAh | 10 h 00 mins | 7 h 00 mins | 4 h 10 min |
| Alcatel OT Idol X | 2000 mAh | 10 h 00 mins | 6 h 40 min | 4 h 00 mins |
The autonomy of Nokia X2 has become more balanced compared to its predecessor. In reading mode, the smartphone lasts less, but it still does not yield to most competitors. On the other hand, a more powerful SoC consumes more efficiently in more loaded modes, allowing you to increase battery life in games and video playback. Charging a smartphone from the included adapter (5 V, 0.75 A) takes about four hours.
Conclusion
The Nokia X line continues to evolve. In the second version of the device, the functionality was expanded, the stability improved, and some annoying problems were fixed. Nokia X2 could easily compete on all fronts with more unsightly budget smartphones, but this is difficult due to the increased price. The list of competitive advantages of the device still includes the original design, although the deterioration in build quality spoiled the impression. Hopefully, the third version of the Nokia X will increase the flash storage to a viable 8GB, leaving Windows Mobile with something for the modest needs of the user.
Specifications
- Android 7.1.1
- Display 5 inches, LTPS, 1280x720 pixels, 16: 9, 294 ppi, automatic brightness control, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Snapdragon 212 chipset, 4 Cortex-A7 cores up to 1.3 GHz, Adreno 304 GPU
- 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, microSD memory cards up to 128 GB
- Front camera 5 megapixels, main camera 8 megapixels, LED flash
- Li-Ion 4100 mAh battery, claimed battery life - 2 days in mixed mode, talk time - up to 19 hours, standby time - up to 1340 hours (3G)
- FM radio
- Proximity sensor, light sensor, accelerometer, compass
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB (USB 2.0)
- LTE cat.4
- nanoSIM (option for two cards and one card)
- GPS / A-GPS
- Dimensions - 143.5x71.3x9.3 mm, weight - 161 grams
Contents of delivery
- Smartphone
- Charger 5V / 2A
- USB cable
- Wired stereo headset
- Instructions
Positioning
At the moment Nokia 2 is the simplest in the lineup from Nokia, it opens the lineup. But it is impossible to call this device the cheapest on the market, there is no shortage of offers in the 120 euro segment, and Nokia found a win-win when they decided to choose a set of features that proved to be good in other companies' models and achieve the right price / quality ratio. Such models have a large, capacious battery and fairly typical, minimal characteristics.
For the consumer, Nokia 2 is a device with a long battery life, which is aimed at those who call a lot, play little or no games at all. This is a great choice for those people who want to charge their phone less often, rarely watch movies and do not spend time on the Internet all the time. That is, social networks, calls are the main use of the device. And in this capacity Nokia 2 fully justifies its positioning. And in the case of Nokia 2, we also see a good design of the case, which is able to ensure continuous use for several years. But we can expect updates to new versions of Android only in theory (most likely, Android Go), since the hardware characteristics in the model are modest.
Design, dimensions, controls
By modern standards, when the market is dominated by smartphones with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and above, Nokia 2 looks like a compact device: dimensions - 143.5x71.3x9.3 mm, weight - 161 grams. A small smartphone that fits well in the hand. An aluminum frame, a removable back cover with a matte finish - all this gives the impression of an expensive device, which cannot be called this model from HMD Global. In my opinion, this is a good example of the use of materials, the smartphone turned out to be very pleasant for its price category, often a plastic case is simply offered here, and such models look cheap. Nothing of the kind can be said about Nokia 2.
The device is available in several colors, you can see them in the photo.
The disadvantage of the matte lid is that it can be easily erased. Such covers are not sold separately, so, oddly enough, the white device will be the most wearable, the lid in it will definitely not shine. It is possible that in the service it will be possible to purchase a cover separately, the cost I can not even imagine, but it is unlikely to be low.
On the right side there is an on / off key and a volume rocker. At the bottom there is a microUSB connector and a microphone, the second microphone is on the top, there is also a 3.5 mm jack.
Under the cover, you can see two slots for nanoSIM cards, as well as a separate slot for microSD. Depending on the market, the model may come with one SIM card slot. In Russia, this is an option for two SIM cards.
The glass covering the screen is recessed into the body, the frames protrude a little, but this does not create any flaws in the ergonomics, the finger does not feel the edge of the screen. On the back of the device you can see the camera with flash and the main speaker. There is a front camera on the front panel above the screen.
As a bottom line, I would like to note that in its price class Nokia 2 is perfectly assembled and the device does not cause any complaints. I love the fact that this is a cool design and body at a fairly affordable price point.
Display
The screen is 5 inches, LTPS, 1280x720 pixels, 16: 9, 294 ppi, automatic brightness control, Corning Gorilla Glass 3. There is a minimum of settings, there is the inclusion of maximum brightness (in automatic mode, the backlight level increases for better readability on the street). I like the quality of the screen, it is not bad and ensures readability both indoors and outdoors. The screen is small by today's standards, although five years ago 5 inches was considered a large screen. You can watch such a video, but it's not as comfortable as on large smartphones, but it all depends on your habits.
The oleophobic coating is good, which is important, since they usually save on it in this segment. And the presence of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is a plus for the phone. For those who choose this device for the elderly, I would like to note that you can turn on an increased font size, then the readability will increase, and this also makes the device interesting for this audience.
Battery
Built-in 4100 mAh Li-Ion battery. Unfortunately, HMD Global does not even indicate the approximate operating modes and the expected time in each of them with a fully charged battery. Therefore, we can only focus on the results that we got in practice. So, at maximum brightness, playing an unconverted HD video in MX Player will give about 8 hours of work. For an IPS matrix, this is a good result, there are no records, but there are no failures either.
When using the device for calls for an hour, browsing the web, chatting in instant messengers and social networks, it lasts for two full days. At the same time, the screen backlight is set to 60%, with automatic backlight adjustment the operating time did not change much. The total operating time of the screen was about 4.5 hours, the amount of transferred data was about 600 MB.
The battery charging time with standard charging (fast is not supported, wireless is also not available) - about 4.5 hours. There are no special power saving settings, only the one that is standard in Android and can be activated when 15% of the charge is reached. In a word, this device is quite modern in this aspect.
For those who use a smartphone only for calls, occasionally look at the web pages, the operating time is easily 4-5 days. These are quite real numbers in this scenario.
Chipset, memory, memory cards, performance
One of the main complaints is the small amount of RAM (1 GB), it is not enough for "heavy" games and modern applications, so slowdowns may be noticeable in the work, although they are not critical and you can get used to them, it all depends on your previous experience. Miracles do not happen, and the small amount of internal memory of 8 GB can also be interpreted as a disadvantage, since it quickly runs out, especially if you use a large number of additional applications. In many ways, the usability of the device directly depends on how you use it, on your scenarios.
Snapdragon 212 chipset, 4 Cortex-A7 cores up to 1.3 GHz, GPU Adreno 304. There are no records in synthetic tests, everything is predictable, and the numbers are far from average for modern smartphones, which is explained by the budget nature of this device.
Communication capabilities
A budget solution, and that says it all, there is no USB Type C (it is a penny more expensive), a regular microUSB. There is no second band for Wi-Fi, which immediately makes you a hostage to a good Internet and absent neighbors transferring a lot of data over their Wi-Fi networks. LTE cat.4 is supported.
Cameras
The front camera is 5 megapixels, without any features, very budget, the quality of the pictures is appropriate.
The main camera is 8 megapixels, it works slowly and very slowly, from the moment of start to the opportunity to take a picture, it sometimes takes up to 5-7 seconds. The quality of the pictures leaves much to be desired, here the device cannot boast of anything, the interface is familiar to HMD Global devices.
Sample photos
