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Smartphone Huawei Honor 6C Pro will soon arrive in Russia

2019-03-05T16:15:00.001+05:00

Smartphone Huawei Honor 6C Pro will soon arrive in Russia

A 5.2-inch device with a MediaTek MT6750 processor has already appeared in the official Russian online store Huawei

The assortment of the official Russian online store of the Chinese brand Huawei has a new smartphone model - Honor 6C Pro. The price and the exact date of commencement of sales are not yet known, while the site has only the phrase "Coming soon!". The novelty received a 5.2-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The model is based on an eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4x1 GHz Cortex-A53).

Memory: 3 GB operational and 32 GB permanent. The main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, front - 8 megapixels. Battery - 3000 mAh. On the back is a fingerprint scanner. There are Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.1 and 4G LTE Cat modules. Huawei Honor 6C Pro is running an Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with a proprietary EMUI 5.1 add-in.

The premium version of Huawei Honor 9 Lite is estimated at 16,990 rubles.

2019-03-05T16:13:00.002+05:00

The premium version of Huawei Honor 9 Lite is estimated at 16,990 rubles.

The smartphone received 4 GB of operational and 64 GB of permanent memory, instead of 3/32 GB from the original version. The rest of the gadget remained the same. Sales of new items should start from next Friday, July 13.

Huawei has announced the imminent start of Russian sales of a new, “premium” version of its Honor 9 Lite smartphone. The smartphone, which received the corresponding prefix in the title - Premium, is equipped with 4 GB of operational and 64 GB of permanent memory instead of 3/32 GB in the original version. The rest of the gadget remained the same.

Sales of new items should start from next Friday, July 13. Recall, the smartphone has a 5.65-inch display with a resolution of Full HD + 2160x1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18: 9, a proprietary Kirin 659 processor, identical dual cameras with 13 sensors and 2 megapixels, a 3000 mAh battery. The work is performed under the operating system Android 8.0 Oreo with a proprietary shell EMUI 8.0.

Huawei introduced the giant long-lived smartphone Honor 8X Max

2019-03-05T16:11:00.001+05:00

Huawei introduced the giant long-lived smartphone Honor 8X Max

The model received a 7.12-inch display with Full HD resolution of 2244x1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18.7: 9. Battery - 5000 mAh, with the ability to quickly charge.

Huawei presented its new giant smartphone Honor 8X Max, which received a 7.12-inch display with a resolution of Full HD + 2244x1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18.7: 9 and a drop-like cutout. At the heart of the device is an eight-core processor from Qualcomm - Snapdragon 660 or Snapdragon 636.

Memory: 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB constant. Battery - 5000 mAh, with the ability to quickly charge. The main camera is dual, with 16 and 2 megapixel resolution sensors. Frontal - 8 megapixels. The dimensions of the smartphone are 177.57x86.24x8.13 mm, weight - 210 g. The novelty will be on sale on September 11 at a price of $ 219 for the 4/64 GB version, $ 263 for 4/128 GB and $ 278 for 6/128 GB.

Huawei 8C introduced a budget with a large screen Honor

2019-03-05T16:09:00.002+05:00

Huawei 8C introduced a budget with a large screen Honor

The novelty received a 6.26-inch display with HD + resolution (1520 x 720 pixels) with a cut-out for the front camera. The model is based on the eight-core Snapdragon 632 processor with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz.

Huawei presented its next budget smartphone with a large screen - Honor 8C. The novelty received a 6.26-inch display with HD + resolution (1520 x 720 pixels) with a cut-out for the front camera. The model is based on the eight-core Snapdragon 632 processor with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. There are 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of permanent memory.

The main camera is dual, with 13 and 2 megapixel resolution sensors. Frontal - 8 megapixels. Battery - 4000 mAh. Work is performed under the operating system Android 8.1 (Oreo) with a proprietary add-on EMUI 8.2. The dimensions of the smartphone are 158.72 x 75.94 x 7.98 mm, weight - 167.2 g. The price of the model is $ 160.

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 Review: Vocal Star

2019-03-01T12:58:00.000+05:00

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 Review: Vocal Star

Smartphones and tablets for Android - although similar, but still different devices, and the requirements for them are also different. Many manufacturers have refused to fuss with the tablets, and not finding the right combination of features, prices and features - many, but not Huawei. The Chinese electronics giant has not only failed to develop such gadgets, but also regularly updates the range of models in various form factors and price niches. One of the latest innovations, the MediaPad M3 Lite 10, looks like a relatively affordable and versatile device. Check the tablet in action.

Specifications Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 (BAH-L09)

Screen: TFT IPS, 10.1 ", 1920 x 1200, capacitive, multitouch
Processor: eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, (4x1.4 GHz + 4x1.1 GHz)
Graphics accelerator: Adreno 505
Operating system: Android 7 + EMUI 5.1
RAM: 3 GB
Built-in memory: 16/32 GB
Memory card support: microSDHC up to 128 GB
Communications: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz || FDD LTE: 1, 3, 5, 19,7,8,20 || TDD LTE: 38, 40, 41
SIM: nano-SIM + nano-SIM (combo slot), Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)
Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Navigation: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, DBS
Cameras: main - 8 megapixel (f / 2), frontal - 8 megapixel (f / 2.2)
Sensors: light, motion, microgyroscope, dactyloscope
Battery: 6660 mAh, non-removable
Dimensions: 241.3x171.5x7.1 mm
Weight: 450 grams

Packing and packaging

The tablet for testing was delivered without a box and delivery kit, so for a list of full-time accessories, we turn to the official website of the company. There we are informed that in addition to the gadget itself, the package contains a charger, a micro USB cable, a tool for removing the card tray, and accompanying instructions.

Appearance

The design of the MediaPad M3 Lite 10 clearly did not require bold or unusual solutions from its creators. However, the ordinary appearance hides a thoughtful approach: despite the large diagonal, the gadget does not look cumbersome at all. The large display is framed in small frames, which visually makes it even larger, leaving the overall size of the device within comfortable limits. The possible colors do not impress the imagination with a variety, but all the basic options are in place: silver, gold and dark gray. The frame around the screen in the first two cases is white, and a black face is attached to the version with a gray case.

The number of elements on the front is minimal: front camera, small footprint scanner, LED indicator and company logo. The back side is even more concise. It is located only a slightly protruding camera and another manufacturer's logo.

On the right (in landscape orientation) end there is a combination of a volume rocker and a power button, on the left there is a SIM / microSDHC tray, a micro USB connector and a microphone hole.

On the top and bottom sides there are decorative holes that hide four speakers, two for each. Next to each grille there is a small plastic insert, and a 3.5 mm audio jack is also placed on the upper edge.

Ergonomics

Let the tablet and looks quite elegant, ten-inch screen makes a novelty rather large device, which affects in some usage scenarios. For example, it’s almost impossible to hold the tablet for a more or less long time with one hand in landscape orientation: because of the small frames, it is impossible to grasp more fundamentally without touching the screen. With a normal two-handed grip, everything falls into place and there are no complaints about comfort.

We must pay tribute to the manufacturer, who made a lot of effort in order to level the influence of dimensions. In the hands of the device leaves a pleasant feeling of metallic coolness. Pleases and its small thickness.

Dactyloscope works quickly and accurately. Moreover, you can assign an interface navigation function to the touch key. In practice, however, familiar on-screen controls are more convenient.

Screen

The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 uses an IPS-matrix with a diagonal of 10.1 inches and a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The pixel density at this ratio is not a record high - 224 ppi, and with great scientific interest, individual pixels can be viewed from a short distance. If you do not stick close to the display, there is no discomfort.

The picture is generally very nice. Viewing angles are close to the maximum, so it is quite possible to watch a movie or video on YouTube by a small company. The stock of brightness is also available, although under the direct rays of the sun in dark scenes you want it to be a little more.

Not forgotten in Huawei and about automaticWhat level of backlight adjustment. It works in most cases adequately. The color rendition will please fans of natural colors. If the factory settings do not please with something - there is a standard for current Huawei devices the ability to fine tune the color temperature.

The screen is covered with high-quality oleophobic layer. The finger slides easily, and prints and stains, which inevitably appear when used, are removed without problems.

Interface

Works new MediaPad running Android 7 with a proprietary shell EMUI 5.1. Visually, it practically does not differ from the version that is installed on Huawei and Honor smartphones, only with some amendments to the tablet form factor and a larger screen. For example, the screen navigation keys can be quickly moved from one edge of the screen to the other or to the center with simple swipes in the appropriate direction. In practice, it is very convenient, since it is not necessary to intercept a rather large tablet each time.

From corporate features pleases the opportunity to choose the style of display of the desktop. With a single touch in the settings, you can choose between the classic version with a separate menu of installed applications and the usual look for iOS and many Android shells, in which all installed programs are displayed on the working screens.

A set of pre-installed applications is quite large. In addition to the standard, these are software packages from Yandex and Microsoft, and there are two browsers: Google Chrome and Opera, and you can easily remove much of this software abundance. Among the important programs that go "out of the box", we note the "Phone Manager", which focuses on managing a variety of aspects - from controlling the charge of the battery to searching for viruses. When installing a SIM card, the tablet can be used for traditional mobile communications.

If you have to give the device to children or strangers, a special “Children's mode” is useful - you can configure restrictions on launching some applications, making online payments, and so on.

In place and the standard function of the 7th version of Android - split screen. With a display of this size, it turns out to be very convenient for use - it is quite possible to watch some video out of the corner of your eye and at the same time view the latest news in the tape.

Apparatus in operation

The MediaPad M3 Lite 10 has an entry-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chip that combines eight energy-efficient Cortex-A53 cores and Adreno 505 graphics. The RAM in any version of the device is 3 GB, but the built-in drive can be either 16 or GB At the same time, the difference in the price of versions amounts to only a thousand rubles, so when buying, it is worth considering well whether such savings will justify themselves.

With this, not the most advanced "stuffing", the tablet works very well. The interface works most of the time smoothly, without friezes and animation delays. One of the few exceptions is the transition from landscape to portrait and back: sometimes it happens with a noticeable hitch. Everything else claims during the testing did not arise. Applications run smartly, and thanks to a good amount of RAM, you can keep several programs open at once.

A worthy new model copes with the games:

Doodle Jump: quick start and precise accelerometer operation guarantee a pleasant gameplay
Lara Croft: Relic Run: the game is generally stable, but in the tense moments you can see microlags
Godfire: Rise of Prometheus: the frame rate does not fall below a comfortable level, but the graphics settings are not the maximum
World Of Tanks Blitz: good at medium settings, and high at high probability of FPS drawdowns below the comfortable level
In synthetic benchmarks, the results by today's standards are not outstanding:
There is no problem with playing Full HD movies — both online and from the device’s memory.

A separate story deserves audio. The sound in the headphones is nothing remarkable, but the external speakers from Harman / Kardon give out just great sound. Loud, clear and rich sound can compete with many portable speakers. And due to the fact that there are already four external speakers, it is unlikely that all of them will be blocked during the game or watching a movie - with any grip and position of the tablet.

Camera

Photo MediaPad M3 Lite 10 by the standards of the tablet looks good, but by the standards of tablets. In comparison with smartphones, even the middle segment is too simple. The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, the aperturef / 2.0 and is equipped with an auto focus system. In the daytime with good lighting, the pictures are quite decent. Good detail design, accurate white balance. Apart from the relatively low resolution, there is nothing particularly to complain about, given the fact that we are talking about a tablet, and not even the most expensive one.

In complex scenes with dramatic changes in brightness, the HDR function will have to be the way - its implementation in MediaPad M3 Lite 10 does not upset. Unless you remember to include it at the right time, you can noticeably pull up the details in the picture.

HDR mode is off
HDR mode is on

In low light conditions, normal problems begin with the appearance of digital noise and loss of detail.

Selfie camera also has a resolution of 8 megapixels, but without the autofocus. Nevertheless, she copes well with her tasks. Opportunities "frontalki" enough not only for video calls, but also to create decent quality pictures.

A noticeable limitation regarding smartphones is the lack of a flash. In many cases, this is not too critical, but it is worth keeping in mind this feature.

Video shooting is available in Full HD resolution, and you can evaluate the quality by a test video:

The camera application, like the firmware, migrated to the tablet from the company's smartphones. Not without some simplifications, however. So, practically nothing is left of the manual mode, only in the settings menu you can set some parameters of the image. The interface is simple and concise, on the main screen made only the basic controls. Transitions between shooting modes and settings screens are done by swipes.

Connection

To begin a story about the communication capabilities of the Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10, you need, of course, from its work on 4G mobile networks.

The hybrid card tray in case of refusal from additional gigabytes of memory allows using two SIM-cards. It is quite possible to use the tablet for making calls via a regular cellular connection, but for this you need a headset or you will have to communicate over a loudspeaker - there is no separate conversational speaker here.

Otherwise, there were no surprises: Wi-Fi operating in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands and Bluetooth version 4.1. The navigation system is able to work with GPS and GLONASS satellites. The search for satellites even with a cold start takes just a few seconds.

Autonomous work

The device has a battery capacity of 6600 mAh. Given the size of the device, the indicator is not the most outstanding, but it is a payment for a thin body. The “vitality reserve”, as a result, is average: as an assistive device, the tablet can work for 2-3 days, depending on the tasks assigned. If we talk about more accurate values, the hour of games in World of Tanks: Blitz eats 19% of the charge, and when playing video with the disconnection of all network activity, the gadget lasted just over six hours at maximum brightness.
Results
The Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 is very balanced. At a reasonable price, it offers a good combination of consumer qualities, and practically in any scenario typical for a tablet it shows itself from the best side. Even in games, despite the not very productive "stuffing", he shows himself worthily, allowing you to pass the time on the trip. The obvious highlight of the tablet is its external speakers. An advanced audio system is useful for collectively watching movies and listening to music on the street or in large rooms. Add a nice look here and get a curious offer that is definitely worth paying attention to.

Pros:

great sound from the speakers;
high-quality oleophobic coating;
thoughtful design, small frames.
Minuses:

average autonomy;
minor optimization issues.

Honor Magic 2 Review: Magic Disposal of the "Monobrow"

2019-02-28T12:51:00.000+05:00

Honor Magic 2 Review: Magic Disposal of the "Monobrow"

In the series of “magic” Honor smartphones, there was no replenishment for two years, and now - the new flagship! He appeared in a mechanical slider form factor, which made it possible to realize a long-standing dream - a screen that occupies the entire front panel. In addition, Honor Magic 2 - the record for the number of cameras, has AI, as well as a number of interesting chips.

Nothing extra

You take Honor Magic 2 in your hands and feel insecure: there are no front cameras, there are no frames - the screen, the screen, the screen ... We wanted real framelessness - get it, sign it. The display in Honor Magic 2 occupies the entire front side of the case. There are no cutouts, docked second screens and other tricks - honest 6.39 inches.

Promised magic appears, it is necessary to activate the mechanism of the slider. You put your thumb on the device, put the minimum effort and move it down, exposing the cameras and sensors hidden under it.

Included with the smartphone is a case that initially causes concern - does it not paralyze the slider? But no, the branded overlay-bumper sits like a glove and does not interfere with the cunning mechanism. But with third-party covers can be a problem.

Another distinctive feature of Honor Magic 2 is the default waiver of Android on-screen navigation in favor of full-screen gestures. Not the know-how, of course, but the features of the ergonomics of this particular device, together with the present framelessness, make it possible for the first time to appreciate the updated navigation. Of course, returning the usual control buttons is easy through the settings.

Great screen

The Honor Magic 2 uses a high-quality OLED matrix: rich colors, including deep black, excellent contrast. In the settings, you can choose the nature of the color, activate the function of protection of vision (blue light filter) and change the resolution. By the way, the device automatically sets the maximum display resolution for displaying high-definition content and reduces it during normal operation in order to save battery power. As well as other devices of the upper price segment, the model supports the function "Permanent display" (analogue of AOD). In sleep mode, the display shows the date, time, battery percentage and important notifications. The battery life is hardly affected by the battery life.

Power under AI

In Honor Magic 2 they placed the company's top SoC - Kirin 980. This is a 7-nanometer platform, due to the transition to a new technical process, demonstrating less heat generation at high performance: the device does not heat up, it works quickly, the battery is almost not consumed when idle. Another feature of the Kirin 980 is that in addition to the powerful Cortex A76 cores with frequencies up to 2.6 GHz, there is a separate NPU module that is responsible for the operation of artificial intelligence. It is 2.2 times faster than previously implemented in the Kirin 970. The potential functions of AI, built into the Honor Magic 2, go far beyond the ordinary. If in other smartphones the capabilities of AI are poorly applied only to cameras, then in Honor Magic 2 the whole system is controlled by artificial intelligence with the virtual assistant YOYO. The system accumulates data about the user's habits and scenarios of his work with the phone. The gadget can determine the disease of the skin by analyzing the face, and issue a preliminary diagnosis and recommendations. Also, the device is able to recognize everything that gets into the field of vision of the lens, to find reference information on the network, to show profitable offers from stores selling the same recognized product cheaper, etc.

One of the killer-features of AI in Honor Magic 2 is sound simultaneous translation. That is, during a call, the AI can send speech to the interlocutors in the desired language (even if the second person uses an ordinary smartphone without an AI). In addition, the device recognizes any images and text shown on the screen, and also supports comprehensive voice control and even unlocking by identifying the voice timbre of the host. As you can see, in theory, everything looks very cool. Alas, today most of the options are available only for Chinese and are tied to Chinese shops, services and the like. Nevertheless, it is still nice to realize the power that lies in the smartphone. Even minus the futuristic capabilities, the AI quietly does its job: optimizes application performance, monitors power consumption, completes suspicious background processes, protects the device from hacking by various methods ... He is also able to “think out” the location if communication with navigation satellites breaks. Note that the AI with the smart assistant YOYO is an open platform - there is a hope that someday and domestic services will be integrated into it.

However, if you do not consider Honor Magic 2 as an exhibit of the achievements of Chinese programmers, then even in simple tasks without the “miracles” of AI, a huge performance reserve is felt. For example, in a standard shell, the delay when launching standard applications is reduced to zero, and "heavy" third-party programs run quickly. By the way, the model is working on fresh Android 9 and the new EMUI 9.

In games, the smartphone also shows decent results without any brakes and drawdowns fps. For example, PUBG comes with a frequency of 30 fps, no brakes are observed, the textures are drawn with high quality.

Give more watts

Honor Magic 2 ForteRzhka ultrafast charging of its own standard. A brand 40-watt charger (10 V / 4 A) allows you to charge the battery from 0% to 50% in 15 minutes or from 0% to 85% in half an hour.

A fully charged battery lasts for a day and a half of work in mixed mode or seven to eight hours of the on screen. Extend this period will turn out with the help of various energy saving scenarios, each of which is amenable to detailed setting.

Uneasy cameras

If earlier it was possible to observe the race of megapixels, now it seems that the number of cameras is on the agenda. Honor Magic 2 has six of them.

The front module, hidden under the screen, is equipped with a triple camera and sensors. This bundle is used to implement software background blur, improve self and face recognition. AI helps to accurately convey skin color and apply optimal processing to self portrait. In addition, it is possible to imitate various studio lighting schemes.

The main camera also consists of three modules that perform various tasks. One lens is wide-angle with a maximum aperture of f / 1.8, the second one is closer to the fish's eye than to the human: it helps to look at the world wider, but with characteristic distortions. The third module is black and white with a 24-megapixel matrix and a f / 1.8 lens. The monochrome camera works in three modes: “Normal”, “Aperture”, “Portrait”.

Programmatically simulate the Honor Magic 2 bokeh up to f / 0.95, using both the main and monochrome cameras.

At the time of writing the review, the AI photo capabilities in the test device were represented only by basic options, including automatic image enhancement and augmented reality effects. The functional difference between the work of AI in Honor Magic 2 compared to other smartphones is that it divides the scene into segments and recognizes each one individually so as to best process all parts of the image. Roughly speaking, an advanced AI “understands” that the photograph can simultaneously include sky, water, clouds, grass, buildings, ships, people. Therefore, such a frame will be processed multi-layer, and not according to a standard pattern, as in simplified systems. Of course, everything happens instantly by pressing the shutter. Tracking that the AI was not mistaken is easy by the icons appearing in the viewfinder. For example, several icons may appear simultaneously: sky, water, boat, bridge, and others (depending on the composition).

Switching between cameras is implemented by adjusting the zoom, as in other Honor devices. Also in the camera software there is a manual mode, RAW support and additional shooting scenarios (they can be downloaded for free in the built-in store).

Test cameras "in the field" gave the following results:

In tune with the times
Not only did the Honor Magic 2 combine the sliding mechanism with the framelessness and the record number of cameras, the fingerprint scanner was also built into the display. And in terms of speed and functionality, the scanner is not inferior to what is installed in the more expensive Mate 20 Pro, and even in the Huawei Porsche Design. The scanner misfires rarely - only if water enters the screen.

Magic 2 also uses an advanced unlock system through face recognition. It uses all the front cameras - two-megapixel “eyes” help to count the relief. True, in the dark, the function works with a slight delay. It all depends on the amount of light falling on the face of the screen. Infrared illumination is not provided.

There is an NFC-module in the device. It can be useful not only to those who prefer contactless payment of fuss with cash and credit cards. Do not forget the usual infrared sensor with the function of the remote control - to manage in the old manner various household, audio and other equipment will also work.

Honor Magic 2 has implemented many other technologies that do not seem very significant now, but will become a necessary minimum in the coming years. Among them, one of the fastest in the industry of 1.4 Gb / s standard modems Cat.21, support for duplex operation of SIM-cards (DSDV, Dual VoLTE), Wi-Fi with speeds up to 1.7 Gb / s (for downloading). It is felt that the smartphone is made with a good foundation for the future.

Specifications
DISPLAY
6.39 ”, OLED, 1080x2340
CHIPSET
CPU Kirin 980
GPU Mali-G76 MP10
RAM MEMORY AND DRIVE
6/8 GB
128/256 GB
MAIN CAMERAS
16 Mp, f / 1.8 + 16 Mp, f / 2.2 (wide angle) + 24 Mp, f / 1.8 (monochrome)
BATTERY
3500 mAh
Test results
ANTUTU
302,943
GEEKBENCH 4
3373 single-core
10 155 multi-core
Pub
30 fps
WORLD OF TANKS (MAX)
60 fps
AUTONOMY
more than 5 hours of 3D games
more than 18 hours of video playback
Results
Honor Magic 2 is a great example of how to gracefully get rid of the "visor", without sacrificing the quality of the cameras and without complicating the design with electric drives. In the sliding housing, the manufacturer managed to place modern hardware, all the necessary sensors, good cameras, and even a decent battery capacity. Honor Magic 2 - a smartphone for those who miss the sliders, not indifferent to the many cameras on board and loves unusual tech gadgets.

Honor 10 Lite Review: Good Screen, NFC and Audio Jack

2019-02-27T12:46:00.000+05:00

Honor 10 Lite Review: Good Screen, NFC and Audio Jack

Honor 10 Lite is similar to the older model in appearance, but it differs markedly from it in its characteristics and cost. At the same time, the smartphone is practical - the audio connector and the NFC chip are preserved, but the cut-out in the screen has decreased. Can a newbie become a favorite of the market? Let's try to find out.

The design is simple, but with a twist

Unlike Honor 10, the Lite version was equipped with a plastic cap instead of a glass one. However, the polished back panel still shimmers beautifully in the light. It looks more expensive than it costs: plastic can be recognized only by tapping the case with your finger.

Thanks to the thin frames around the display, the Honor 10 Lite does not seem large; instead of an impressive cut, there is a small drop-like projection under the front-facing camera. It looks harmonious, besides there is more room for notifications at the top of the screen. Because of this, the alert indicator has moved to the bottom frame.

Honor 10 lite

The presence of 3.5-millimeter audio jack will appeal to those who do not want to mess with adapters or purchase wireless headphones. But the micro-USB port in 2019 already seems a bit archaic, although it is still often found in inexpensive smartphones.

Good screen

The display is not only pleased with the brightness and large viewing angles, but also high definition. The resolution of 2340x1080 pixels with a diagonal of 6.21 inches is enough to ensure that the friability of the fonts and the graininess of the image are absent as a class. In addition, the protective glass has a high-quality oleophobic coating: the finger slides easily, and the prints are easily removed. The aspect ratio of 19.5: 9 allowed us to make the gadget narrow and ergonomic, with a lot of content on the screen.

Honor 10 lite

For those who do not even like a small cut-out under the front-facing camera, there is a loophole: it will be possible to hide it programmatically, darkening the empty areas on the sides. True, complete disguise is impossible because of the IPS-matrix. But if you do not look closely, it looks neat.

Intelligent photography

The camera is represented by the main module with a resolution of 13 megapixels and an auxiliary by 2 megapixels (it is used to create a blurred background). The application is simple and intuitive. Switch between shooting modes using swipe, and artificial intelligence functions are activated by clicking on the icon at the top of the interface.

In frontalki impressive resolution for this class of devices - 24 MP. With its help, it is convenient to unlock a smartphone: face recognition is fast and almost error-free.

Convenient interface
Honor 10 Lite received a proprietary EMUI shell of the ninth version, in which almost everything can be customized to suit your preferences: the choice of themes and icons is rich. The interface also has a lot of useful features, including recording from the screen and cloning applications.

Instead of the traditional buttons and gesture control, you can use the navigation key, which is fixed anywhere on the screen. And through the phone’s dispatcher, in a couple of clicks, optimize the device: clear the cache, extend battery life, or set up a “black list” of calls. The implementation is convenient, to understand the intricacies of the shell is not difficult.

Performance and autonomy
The smartphone is based on the HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, created using a 12-nanometer process technology. Together with a 3 GB RAM, there is enough power for a platform to be actively used. Honor 10 Lite works smartly: it easily switches between tasks, does not unload running applications from memory, pleases with its smooth interface. The only complaint the device wants to show is the absence of dual-band Wi-Fi: as you know, 2.4 GHz broadcasts are usually filled with access points and will not allow you to develop a decent connection speed.

Honor 10 Lite behaves well in games: World of Tanks even in the most dynamic skirmishes quietly gives 30 fps on the maximum schedule. Because of the test firmware of the smartphone, it was not possible to measure the benchmark readings, but the Kirin 710 has already shown decent results in comparing processors.

In the test of autonomy, the gadget lasted about 12.5 hours, continuously playing the video at 50% screen brightness in flight mode. For a battery with a capacity of 3400 mAh, the indicator is quite good. In everyday use, you can expect a day and a half of work without an outlet. And if you do not load the smartphone too actively, then two full days without recharging are quite achievable.

Specifications
DISPLAY
6.21 ", IPS (2340x1080), 19.5: 9
CHIPSET
CPU HiSilicon Kirin 710
GPU Mali-G51 MP4
RAM
And the DRIVE
3 GB
64 GB
CAMERAS
the main one is double, 13 Mp + 2 Mp, the frontal one - 24 Mp
BATTERY
3400 mAh
FEATURES
NFC module, 24 MP front-end, EMUI 9.0
AUTONOMY
up to 12.5 hours of video playback
Results
Honor 10 Lite looks like a balanced device. It has a good screen and an advanced front-facing camera (the latter will especially appeal to girls), as well as an NFC module, which is far from available in all inexpensive smartphones. The audio jack is in place, which will also appeal to many. However, the micro-USB port is already dying out, Wi-Fi does not have 5 GHz support, and the camera in the dark is losing ground. If you do not pay attention to these features, Honor 10 Lite makes a pleasant impression: confident "good" in most disciplines.

Honor View 10 smartphone review and test

2019-02-26T12:40:00.002+05:00

Honor View 10 smartphone review and test

The face recognition function, the module of artificial intelligence, fast charging and Android 8.0 - here is a list of the main advantages of the new smartphone Honor View 10

Smartphone Honor View 10 literally breaks into the premium segment of mobile gadgets. Thanks to the use of metal and the modern SoC, Honor View 10 is in no way inferior to many more expensive competitors. And the extended color scheme should appeal to almost any potential buyer.

Conclusion

Honor View 10 during tests proved to be convincing primarily due to its excellent performance, as well as very good equipment and a chic display. The quality of the photos of the dual camera is not terrific imagination, but quite decent. With the length of battery life here, too, everything is in order. Summing up, we can say that Honor View 10 offers very good quality not only for its initial price of 35,000 rubles.

Dignity Disadvantages

high performancegood display and excellent workmanshipa lot of memoryphoto quality in twilight lighting is only satisfactorynot waterproofno wireless charging

Specifications

The operating system Android 8 with shell EMUI 8
Weight 173 grams
Dimensions 156 x 76 x 8.9 mm
6.0 inch diagonal
Display size 68 x 136 mm
LCD display type
Display resolution 1.080 x 2.160 pixels
Density of points 403 ppi
Brightness 490.3 cd / m2
SoC HiSilicon Kirin 970
2.400 MHz SoC Frequency
SoC 4 + 4 core configuration
6 GB RAM
Battery capacity 3.750 m * Ah
Wireless networks 802.11 n, ac
LTE bands 800, 1.800, 2.600 MHz
LTE: Cat. 4: up to 150 Mbps
LTE: Cat. 6: up to 300 Mbps
LTE: Cat. 9: up to 450 Mbps
LTE: Cat. 12: up to 600 Mbps
Cameras 19.7 megapixels + 16 megapixels
Record video 3.840 x 2.160 pix
Front camera 13.0 megapixels
Type of SIM-slot Nano-SIM / dual SIM
Memory capacity 128 GB
116 GB user available
USB Type-C-USB 3.0 connector
Bluetooth Feb 23, 1900
NFC supported
3.5 mm audio jack
Honor View 10 test: thin display frames, very good workmanship

Mobile phones with thin display frames can (and have been around for quite some time) not only in an expensive top class. Honor View 10 also looks elegant, but unlike about the same Huawei Mate 10 Pro, the fingerprint scanner is located on its front side. For this reason, the Honor 10 View case has turned out 2-4 mm longer than the shortest smartphones with 6-inch screens. However, given the initial price of 35,000 rubles, this can be considered excellent performance.

The case of the device is made of aluminum and gives the impression of excellent workmanship. However, the frame has a polished edge, which the fingers perceive as a careless treatment. Also aesthetically annoying is the protruding dual camera, due to which Honor View 10 sways a little when the smartphone is touched with a finger while it is lying on the table. At the same time, fingerprints on the back cover are almost invisible. In general, we see the appearance of View 10 as very good.

Honor View 10 boasts a 6-inch display with a really narrow frame.

Display Honor View 10

The 6-inch display has a modern 18: 9 format, which indicates that it is slightly elongated. Users get a lot of space for displaying web site content, but the smartphone shows full-resolution pictures and videos from YouTube with black bars if you don’t use the zoom option. But thanks to this format, they have a display in their hands, which is almost the same width as the 5.5-inch models, but offers almost 10 percent more image area. The resolution of 2160x1080 pixels, although not the maximum possible from a technical point of view, is not a reason for criticism in our eyes. It is impossible to feel a higher clarity of the picture with the naked eye if you do not use VR glasses.

The color rendition here is natural and pleasant.

The screen with its 490 cd / m2 displays images brightly. The color rendition here is natural and beautiful. Fans of particularly variegated colors, due to the 116 percent sRGB color space coverage, may find color reproduction insufficient, but only in comparison with OLED matrices. Perhaps with such criteria it is better to look at the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, which is equipped with an OLED panel. Those who do not consider the presence of HDR when watching movies on the smartphone screen, in this regard, are unlikely to complain.

High performance, solid battery

One of the great strengths of the Honor View 10 is its top-notch performance. The Honor company installs an up-to-date processor, which was developed by Huawei and is called the Kirin 970. By the way, it is also used in one of the best Huawei models - the Mate 10 Pro, providing it with speed and smoothness of reactions to teams. This chip has a separate hardware unit, which is designed for particularly fast image analysis. Huawei and Honor use it among other things in the object recognition system of the camera application. The software adjusts the camera settings depending on the scene being shot (for example, nature, food, or portrait) in order to improve the quality of the photos taken. Graphic performance is also great, thanks to which Honor View 10 is also excellent for launching the best mobile games at the moment.

The length of battery life Honor View 10 - in order.

Despite its huge capacity of 3750 mAh, Honor View 10 could not hold out during battery testing as long as the Mate 10 Pro. But the duration of his offline work can still be called good. During the “online” tests, in which the device reproduced the video received via the LTE network and downloaded websites,Honor View 10 turned off after 9 hours and 34 minutes. Mate 10 Pro, which has approximately the same size, but with a slightly larger battery capacity, reaches almost 12 hours. The duration of the charging process is great, as it takes only 2 hours 19 minutes to fully charge this battery.

Dual camera

The quality of photos obtained using this camera, although it can be called decent, but with the results of such top devices in this category of devices like the HTC U11, it still cannot be compared. The company Honor uses a 16-megapixel RGB-matrix, which is assisted by a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. It is designed to enhance images that are made in twilight ambient light, because it is more light-sensitive. In daylight, we like high definition pictures, although the colors could be a little sharper.

Overview and test of the smartphone Honor View 10 "Twilight" photos taken in our laboratory conditions (on a tripod), look good, but a little missed details. In some places, hair and yarn merge into a single “mass”, objects with a rough surface lose their texture a bit, as the blurring algorithm considers it to be noise and removes. On the other hand, the noise here practically does not manifest itself and the images look, although a bit poor in detail, but to a certain degree natural and pleasant. Unfortunately, the Honor View 10 does not have an optical image stabilizer, because images are blurred, respectively, easier.

Dual camera in daylight takes decent photos, but in the twilight light the pictures lose detail.

Thanks to the dual design of the camera, portrait photos can easily be given a decent background blur effect. Additionally, there is a so-called hybrid Zoom mode for shooting at 2x zoom. But since Honor does not use two lenses with different focal lengths, but an increase in 20-megapixel optimized images, we see no advantage over manually enlarged images at full resolution.

Dual-SIM Dual LTE

In terms of equipment, the company Honor did not save and is in this smartphone a decent package of equipment. Worthy of imitation, for example, is the fact that a mobile phone not only offers 116 GB of free internal memory, but also gives its users, if they wish, to install a Micro-SD card, in order to expand storage space. But in this case, you will have to abandon the possibility of using a second SIM-card. By the way, as in Huawei Mate 10 Pro, both cards can work with LTE-networks. Thus, Voice-Over-LTE may be available on both.

A classic audio jack for connecting headphones is also available. At the same time on the inclusion of the headset in the package the company Honor decided to save. But in the box the manufacturer put a transparent protective case. On the upper side of the smartphone there is an infrared transmitter, with which the user can control his TV, if he wants.

Users can use two SIM cards to choose from or replace one SIM card with a memory card.

Users will have to forget about the possibility of charging a mobile phone without connecting a cable. The USB port transfers data at slow USB 2.0 speeds. The Bluetooth module also does not work according to the latest 5.0 standards - in Honor View 10, only Bluetooth 4.2 is available, which forces one to choose between a higher data transfer rate or an increased range. However, due to some deficiency of the corresponding devices, it is impossible to call it a big problem so far. It is much more annoying that Honor did not provide for View 10 official protection against water ingress.

Android 8 is already installed

On Honor View 10 from the very beginning, the Android 8 operating system works under an adapted user interface. By the time of testing, which took place in mid-January, Honor is delivering security updates for this mobile phone, dated November 2017 - it is still relevant. The system makes a good impression and responds quickly to teams during the test. Practical, we find the ability to remove the panel with on-screen navigation buttons and transfer control functions to the fingerprint scanner to get a little more extra screen area for images. One touch allows the user to take a “step back”, touching and holding the finger opens the desktop, and the swipes are sent to the application manager. This can be considered a good solution.

Honor View 10

The fingerprint scanner on the front panel unlocks the smartphone quickly and conveniently.

Somewhat frustrating for us, on the contrary, is the fact that when a svaype from the middle of the screen, not the Android Info Center (as, for example, in OnePlus 5T) opens, but a system search. In addition, on our device, we found a sufficient amount ofWe have also found software from Ebay, Instagram and Booking, as well as various games that are interesting and not needed by all buyers. But in the end, you can still remove them.

Review Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: honest middling with four cameras

2019-02-22T12:50:00.000+05:00

Review Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: honest middling with four cameras

Xiaomi launches smartphones one by one. Some of them instantly become bestsellers, others cause some confusion. Today we will talk about the gadget from the second category - Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. At the same time, let’s see if it’s too early to write off Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Mighty battery

Fans of the Redmi Note line value the series primarily for non-lethal batteries. Fortunately, in this regard, Redmi Note 6 Pro did not disappoint. On one charge, the device can easily hold out for about a day and a half, and with proper optimization of the background operation of the applications, it can take two full days. At the same time, a screen with auto backlight on will be active for about seven hours - a decent figure.

Unfortunately, the price of such autonomy is a periodically missing notice. Most often, they arrive on time, sometimes with a slight delay. And from some of the programs "push" do not wait. MIUI still does not have a 100% solution to this problem, but some of the methods that users share on the forum still help.

There was no quick charge power supply in the kit. Nevertheless, the model supports such a function. A full charge cycle from the adapter with Quick Charge 3.0 takes 1 hour 55 minutes. For a 4000 mAh battery, the result is really good. From the standard power supply for 2 A gadget charges 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Good display

Redmi Note 6 Pro has a bigger screen than Redmi Note 5 Pro - 6.26 inches versus 5.99. IPS-matrix, dot density, contrast and other parameters, including good color reproduction, are preserved. Slightly increased the stock of brightness: from 450 to 500 nits, but in reality the difference is not easy to find. But there is a backlight adjustment to the level of 1 nit, which can be useful when using a smartphone in complete darkness, for example, in bed before going to bed. This is not too good for the eyes, but many do, which is no secret.

A pleasant impression of a decent display in general is slightly spoiled by a protruding “bang” with sensors and a front-facing camera. Yes, this is not Google Pixel 3 XL, where the situation with the visor is much worse, but the protrusion could still be smaller. However, as the upper frame - it was slightly wider than the side.

By the way, the "bang" can not be hidden. On the "ears" around the cutout is located such useful information as time, Wi-Fi signal and other data.

Decent shots

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro has exactly the same main cameras as its predecessor. Accordingly, the quality of the pictures remained at a very decent level for the middling.

When shooting on a sunny day, the extended dynamic range feature helps out. Dark areas of the frame are lightened, and the sky becomes more saturated, although not as bright as we would like. If you activate artificial intelligence, he deems it necessary to turn off the HDR (in most cases), and the photo will differ little from the one taken on the full automaton.

Filmed on the machine, HDR and AI are disabled
Filmed on the machine, HDR and AI are disabled

Why use AI at all? As practice shows, except for extra contrast photos. It is best to disable artificial intelligence and opt for HDR Auto. Sometimes the dynamic range saves the situation, and sometimes makes the picture too flat. By the way, HDR is also active at night. The mode is able to lighten the frame, however, this will not affect the overall detail (and it leaves much to be desired).

Night shot filmed on the machine
Night shot filmed on the machine

Portrait mode works well - thanks to the second 5 megapixel rear camera. There are minimum errors, and the object in the foreground is neatly separated from the background, blurred. By the way, the optical zoom is not here - only digital.

Gentle background blur without any obvious errors.

Redmi Note 6 Pro is equipped with two front-facing cameras. Perhaps this is the most noticeable change compared to Redmi Note 5 Pro: it was 13 megapixels, and it was 20 and 2 megapixels.

The front module was pleased with the detail, but was not always upset by adequate behavior in portrait mode. Often the viewfinder refuses to identify the face in the frame and blurs it instead of the background. Switching modes makes the algorithms cheer up, and then everything works as expected.

An example of a photo taken in portrait mode
The smartphone records high-quality videos with excellent image stabilization.

Current iron

Snapdragon 636 is a well-balanced processor. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with it shows decent autonomy and a sufficient level of performance in the system and in games. For example, in PUBG Mobile, you can easily play on the average graphics settings, but you should not count on more.

In the system, the smartphone behaves generally well, but light friezes are still noticeable, and not so rarely. Most likely, the raw firmware is to blame.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

Several depress the micro-USB port and the lack of NFC. For China with their ubiquitous QR codes, the topic is really irrelevant, but in Russia the expectations for NFC are completely different.

It’s good that the manufacturer didn’t get rid of the infrared port and the 3.5mm jack for connecting wired headphones.

Place in the line

From to Last year Xiaomi released all possible options for the fifth generation of affordable smartphones. First, a state employee came out with a big screen Redmi Note 5A, then he saw the light compact, but also inexpensive Redmi 5, but the flagship of the line was not there. In the spring, the Chinese company still announced the release of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The users immediately fell in love with the big screen, capacious battery and excellent for the average camera. Given the very affordable price, it is not surprising that the status of the bestseller was not long in coming. After about six months, Xiaomi released Redmi Note 6 Pro - the first gadget of the line under the new figure. The new smartphone has become a worthy successor to its predecessor, and also received an enlarged screen and a dual front camera for advanced selfies.

Specifications

DISPLAY
6.26 ’’, IPS, 2280x1080 pixels, 403 ppi
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 CPU
GPU Adreno 509
RAM MEMORY AND DRIVE
3/4 GB
32/64 GB
BATTERY
4000 mAh
MAIN CAMERA
12 Mp + 5 Mp for background blur, EIS, AI
FEATURES
LTE, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, micro USB
Test results
ANTUTU
116,950
GEEKBENCH 4
1344 single-core
4949 multi-core
AUTONOMY
up to 13 hours of video playback

Results

On Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, you should pay attention to those who did not buy the previous “laptop” in due time. Still, an excellent balance between price and characteristics gives the model every chance to become popular along with Redmi Note 5. In addition, the new product is perfect for users who are tired of charging a smartphone once a day or even more often. In any case, the advantages of the device outweigh such minor flaws as the lack of NFC and USB Type-C.

Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone review: one of the best camera phones in 2018

2019-02-21T12:45:00.000+05:00

Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone review: one of the best camera phones in 2018

Great camera, super fast charging and powerful battery - what more do you need? The Oppo RX17 smartphone has it all. Read more about the new product in our review.

Oppo products are unfortunately not very popular in Russia, but in vain. In any case, the Oppo RX17 Pro is the smartphone you should look at if you need a gadget with a good camera.

In most characteristics, the Oppo RX17 Pro outperforms even the company's flagship, the Oppo Find X, released earlier. At the same time, the smartphone does not attempt to cover all possible areas of use at once - first of all, it is a good camera phone, even fast charging should be perceived as just a nice addition. If we talk about performance, then from the point of view of bare digits this is far from a top flagship, although with real use no problems have been noticed, and the smoothness of the interface can even be commended.

Oppo RX17 Pro: huge screen with fingerprint scanner

Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone review: one of the best camera phones of 2018.The smartphone uses a 6.4-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5: 9, protected by Gorilla Glass 6. The screen occupies 91.5% of the front surface area, which is quite good, though and not the best figure on the market. A typical cutout for many modern smartphones is also present here, but it is quite small and only frames the front camera.

With such a diagonal, the resolution of Full-HD (more precisely, 1080x2340 pixels) can already be called small, but in general the picture does not seem grainy. The AMOLED matrix is well tuned by the manufacturer, so there are no complaints about the quality of the color rendition either.

Perhaps the main feature of the screen Oppo RX17 Pro - built-in fingerprint scanner. This is not the first time a dactyloscope is embedded in a screen, but the technology has not yet become popular. Note that the scanner does not work here as quickly as we would like, but the smartphone also supports face unlocking using the front camera. Together, the two technologies offset each other’s shortcomings.

Overview of the smartphone Oppo RX17 Pro: one of the best camera phones in 2018 In the usual case, it makes sense to put your finger on the highlighted area on the screen - the smartphone either recognizes the imprint or your face. Moreover, even if you wear a hat or glasses - this does not interfere with identification. As a result, unlocking occurs quickly, and recognition errors are extremely rare.

Oppo RX17: Performance

The smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 8-core processor. The amount of RAM is 6 GB, which corresponds to the top models of competitors. Despite the fact that the Snapdragon 710 is no longer part of the flagship processor line, its performance is more than enough, including for complex 3D games.

AnTuTu Benchmark 167 791
Geekbench 4 1845/5941
3D Mark Sling Shot Extreme 1849
3D Mark Sling Shot 2715

Judging by the results of benchmarks, the performance of the Oppo RX17 Pro is at the level of last year’s flagships. If you need a gadget with a top-end iron, this is not your option, but during testing we did not find a single problematic application for the smartphone.

Overview of the Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone: one of the best camera phones of 2018. By the way, the Oppo RX17 Pro runs on the ColorOS 5.2 operating system - this is the Oppo proprietary development based on the Android OS, in this case, version 8.1. For the average user, the difference between Android and ColorOS is not significant - you can fully use Google services, download applications from Google Play and make payments via Google Pay.

Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone review: one of the best camera phones of 2018The ColorOS itself can be perceived simply as a third-party launcher for Android and a set of utilities - for example, “Smart Panel”, which facilitates access to some functions (screen recording, image gallery, camera, etc. .)

Oppo RX17: smart camera

Smartphone Oppo RX17 Pro is positioned by the manufacturer as a camera phone - and for good reason. The device is equipped with three cameras on the back side, one of them is a TOF-camera, which serves to create three-dimensional models. The gadget takes great pictures even at night, including with a two-time zoom. The 3-axis optical stabilization also helps him in this.

Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone review: one of the best camera phones in 2018.The main camera module has a physically switchable f / 1.5 and f / 2.4 aperture. Depending on the lighting conditions, the diaphragm ring either expands to f / 1.5 or narrows to f / 2.4. The greater the value, the more light that reaches the sensor, and vice versa. At the same time reducing the aperture increases the depth of field and clarity of the picture on the edges.

It is also worth noting the portrait mode: Oppo RX17 Pro copes with the blur of the background as accurately as possible. First, the degree of blurring varies for objects across the entire depth of the scene - objects that are in the same plane with the object will be in focus, and as you move further away you will blur more strongly. Secondly, various effects can be applied to the portrait after photographing, just like in the latest iPhones. In the post-processing, it is especially clear that the camera of the smartphone is able to accurately determine the object and separate it from the background.

Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone review: one of the best camera phones in 2018 A 25-megapixel selfie camera also delighted us. She is only one here, but she also does an excellent job with her tasks. Separately, it is worth noting the two modes of the built-in "jeweler" - the "smart" SelfieTune mode and user settings.

In the first case, the selfie camera just as accurately as possible transfers the image. The second uses artificial intelligence, which determines how and how much the picture needs to be improved. For example, it distinguishes a male face from a female face and, according to this, includes various settings for “beautification”. For men, only basic, barely noticeable improvement is used, for women, it is stronger.

In user mode, you can select various effects and use the slider to adjust their intensity: make the face narrower, reduce the nose, enlarge the eyes, etc. Even the maximum values of these effects do not turn a person into a plastic doll or an alien - the treatment gives a very realistic result.

Oppo RX17: incredibly fast charging

The most interesting thing in the Oppo RX17 Pro offline power scheme is that there are actually two batteries here. Brand Charger(voltage 10 V and current 5 A) charges both batteries at the same time and this leads to really fast charging. A fully discharged smartphone can be charged in 40 minutes from 1%! However, for fast charging of a smartphone, you need to use not only a branded charger, but also a branded cable - with the words “SuperVOOC” (marketing name for the technology).

Overview of the Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone: one of the best camera phones in 2018. On one charge, the smartphone works long enough - half the charge will last for a whole day (8-12 hours) in a gentle mode of operation. If you constantly use the screen - then this time, of course, decreases. However, even with active use during the day until the evening, the smartphone stably “lives on”.

Should I buy an Oppo RX17?

Oppo RX17 Pro smartphone will appeal to those who need a really good camera. For this indicator, the model is at the level of top competitors in the face of Apple and Samsung. Particularly noteworthy is the high-quality work of artificial intelligence, aimed specifically at a natural and believable result - whether it be a night shot, HDR, or a selfie of selfies. Among the shortcomings can be identified, perhaps, the low screen resolution for such a diagonal and the absence of a 3.5-mm connector. True, the first is not so striking, and the second can be said about the majority of modern smartphones.

Oppo RX17 Pro will be available from November 16 in the official Oppo store and at the partner sites at a price of 49,990 rubles. From November 7 to November 15, pre-order is available - with full prepayment, the buyer will receive a gift and a chance to win a second smartphone.

Benefits

Awesome camera
Fast charge
Good performance
Fingerprint scanner in the screen
The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6

disadvantages

Common Fingerprint Scanner Errors
Low screen resolution
No 3.5mm jack

Review of “Yandex.Telephone”: when the main thing is software

2019-02-20T13:09:00.000+05:00

Review of “Yandex.Telephone”: when the main thing is software

The appearance of Yandex.Telephone is logical and expected. The company needed to tie up the maximum of its services in one gadget, and not as niche as the “Station”. Therefore, the device at the price and characteristics is a moderate middling, not a flagship and not a state employee. How good is it in terms of hardware and what is the role of proprietary software?

Ecosystem "Yandex"

First of all - despite the abundance of “Yandex” in the shell, Google services have not gone away, there is no alternative application store. The services of the Russian IT giant work in parallel with the usual GApps and do not eliminate the need to log in via Google. But...

Yandex did everything possible so that the user forgot about Google-programs and their import substitution completely.

When you first turn on the device, they offer to install some applications - both vendor and partner. The user is free to refuse, but according to the results he will still get into the environment stuffed with proprietary utilities. You cannot delete them without obtaining root-rights.

"Alice", which is getting smarter

Voice assistant - the central figure in the ecosystem of "Yandex". "Alice" is present in the system everywhere. It can be called at any time, working with any application or even from a locked display. Unlike Yandex.Station, the smartphone doesn’t have a button for physically disabling the microphone, so that Alice does not overhear. Nevertheless, the manufacturer assures that the confidentiality of the buyer will not be affected:

Yandex.Telephone has passed Google certification. The company would not, under any circumstances, miss the gadget that collects any data besides those for which the user himself explicitly agreed to collect. We collect only impersonal application usage statistics. In addition, "Alice" does not eavesdrop on the user in the background and does not record audio. The DSP chip responds and activates the processor only when an activation phrase is applied.

Fedor Yezhov
Vice President, Ecosystem Products Yandex

On the main screen, the intelligent assistant is represented by a widget at the bottom of the display. It combines the Alice call button and a dynamic card, the function of which varies depending on the situation. Usually the current weather is shown there. But it is necessary, for example, to connect any headphones, as the AI assistant will immediately offer to listen to music - the radio station of selected songs.

During testing, Alice managed to surprise a little. In response to the request “call Lyokha”, she clarified which contact should be dialed: “Lyokha” or “Aleksey Revin”? Not bad!

Yandex.Money instead of a bank and Google Pay

During the first boot, the system does not miss the chance to inform the user that using a smartphone it is convenient to pay in Yandex.Money stores. It is enough to log in to the appropriate site and issue a virtual card. The latter takes just a few seconds, and the Yandex.Telephone buyer is rewarded with bonus 500 rubles to the account.

In addition to this money, the smartphone buyer receives other bonuses. Their full list is on the official page. Perhaps the most pleasant gift is six months free subscription to Yandex.Plus.

The principle of payment is the same as in the case of Google Pay or other mobile payment systems. The gadget must be unlocked and brought to the terminal - the rubles will be deducted from the Yandex.Money account (if you do not configure another service by default). For large transactions will be asked to enter a PIN code - it will come in the SMS when registering a virtual card.

Yandex.Loncher is customizable and does not suffer from an excess of functions

Above the chips branded launcher vendor worked well. The grid of icons, animations, styles of icons and the whole shell, wallpaper - all of these and many other settings are neatly collected in a single space. And allow you to optimize the appearance of the system to your liking. And for topics or packs of user icons, do not hesitate to send to Google services.

An interesting filter system is implemented in the application menu: by color. It helps when I forgot the name of the program, but remember its corporate color. The left desktop, of course, is given under the tape "Yandex. Dzena."

You can forget about rooms with Yandex.Machine

One more know-how of the device is the dialer application with the integrated Yandex.Goods. On the one hand, it is designed to protect against unwanted calls: in the database of the Russian search engine a huge number of "black numbers" that are banal filtered. On the other hand, the user now does not need to separately search for numbers of companies or organizations in order to contact them. Just enter the name in the search box "dialers" - and you can contact the desired company. Although the number, of course, will be highlighted.

How it looks, how it feels, how it sounds

The frames around the display are small, but there is no cutout in the display. The case on both sides covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass. The fingerprint scanner, of course, was placed at the back - this is probably the only design compromise.

It is good that, together with the smartphone, Yandex has released several variants of slip covers. Not only because the only black color of the case is boring. The device is easily covered with fingerprints, although they are also quickly erased due to the oleophobic coating. The gadget is very slippery, without a cover it is easy to drop from your hand. But gladEm has a headphone jack and is a favorite of many Type-C, and not outdated micro-USB.

An IPS-matrix of 5.65 ’’ with Full HD + resolution and a 2: 1 aspect ratio causes positive emotions, but not delight. The aesthetes will surely pay attention to the absence of rounding at the corners, however, it’s probably not a disadvantage. The minimum level of brightness, of course, is insufficient - in absolute darkness I would like a little less light. But the color rendition at the screen is juicy, the device is comfortable to use in the bright sun. Color temperature is easy to adjust in settings.

Special attention was given to the Qualcomm Aqstic Audio Codec WCD9340 audio chip. This is not a dedicated DAC, it is integrated into the CPU. Nevertheless, for a mid-segment mobile phone, the sound from the speaker is very good - with a high margin of volume, clear and with high-quality mining of mid and high frequencies. High-resolution aptX HD and LDAC codecs are supported for audio playback via wireless accessories. It is convenient to connect your favorite Bluetooth-headphones and listen to music in lossless format.

Performance: and work, and play

From the point of view of iron, let's be frank, for the same money you can buy a more powerful and interesting device. “Yandex”, obviously, did not set the task to directly compete with the leading brands of the market. He ordered a moderately good model from an OEM manufacturer. And here not only the processor plays its role, but also 4 GB of RAM.

It turned out the device, which is suitable for everyday tasks, and for entertainment.

World of Tanks: Blitz “Yandex.Telephone” managed even at maximum graphics settings, without anisotropic filtering, yielding an average of 51 fps. In Injustice 2, the smartphone also showed good performance. Microfreezes were, but occasionally.

Camera: shoot whatever you want, but do not forget to set the brightness

The camera copes well with the detail and color reproduction, but for some reason the automation obstinately darkens the frames, regardless of the shooting conditions.

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One gets the impression of an early evening, but no - it's a dull day outside
One gets the impression of an early evening, but no - it's a dull day outside
The default video is shot in Full HD resolution at 30 fps with stereo sound recording. Here, by the way, with the light, everything is in order.

Connection: do not go down underground

Some users complain about the work of cellular communication "Yandex. Phone". The test copy behaved strangely only in the subway: despite the presence of a signal, the connection really broke off - neither calls nor the Internet, until you reach the surface. There are no problems on the street and in the rooms: the smartphone made friends with the SIM cards of the two operators and worked smoothly in the LTE range. Supports dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth version 4.1 and navigation with high accuracy. Of course, on-site NFC chip, mandatory for contactless payment.

Autonomy: day like day

A battery with a standard volume of 3050 mAh shows the corresponding result. In a relatively loaded mode - social networks and instant messengers, music via Bluetooth, some games and photography - the device has enough autonomy for a day. Continuous video playback at maximum display brightness lasted 6 hours and 35 minutes.

New supports fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. It works out as expected: from a complete adapter from 0 to 36% in half an hour, to 73% in an hour. A full charge takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Specifications

DISPLAY
5.65 ’’, IPS, 2160x1080, 427 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU 630, 2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 508
RAM
And the DRIVE
4/64 GB
BATTERY
3050 mAh, support Quick Charge 3.0
CAMERAS
Basic - 16 + 5 Mp, front - 5 Mp
FEATURES
Full integration of Yandex services, Qualcomm Aqstic AudioCodecWCD9340 DAC, 5 GHz Wi-Fi
FULL CHARACTERISTICS
“Yandex.Telephone” in DevDB
Test results
ANTUTU
91 175
GEEKBENCH 4
872 single-core
4175 multi-core
AUTONOMY
up to 6.5 hours of video playback
up to 3 hours of play in WoT Blitz
Yandex.Telephone

Results

“I can buy another smartphone and install only those“ Yandex ”services that I need,” the reader, versed in IT, will say. And it will, of course, be right. But Yandex.Telephone is not only about commercial success. The Russian search engine needs it by itself — to convincingly demonstrate that these services are really capable of existing, as they say, in real life. Should I buy it? This is quite a functional device of the middle segment. It has good performance, NFC and minijack, and a display without a cutout. It can not be advised only to those who need good autonomy and high-quality images.

Blackview BV9600 Pro Review: Protected Growth

2019-02-19T13:05:00.000+05:00

Blackview BV9600 Pro Review: Protected Growth

New trend of protected smartphones from China: from simple gadgets with basic stuffing they turn into advanced devices, and their design becomes more "civil". One of these new products with a powerful processor, high-quality screen, NFC and other features - Blackview BV9600 Pro. Let's see what happened with the popular manufacturer of armored vehicles this time.

Powerful hardware for any task.

The smartphone runs on a fresh eight-core MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, made on a 12-nanometer process technology. Four of the eight cores are related to the high-performance ARM Cortex-A73 architecture, and the rest are less productive, but the low-cost Cortex-A53 is responsible for undemanding tasks.

For a secure device, the filling is just great - everything works quickly and without a hint of slowing down. In popular benchmarks, the model gives figures comparable to the results of gadgets on Qualcomm 660. The MediaTek developers managed to make not only a powerful, but not too “hot” processor: even under high load, the smartphone does not heat up and does not throttle. Also, comfortable interaction with the device is provided by an impressive 6 GB of RAM: applications and tabs in the browser hang in the background and can not be rebooted almost all day.

The Mali-G72 graphic chip also performed well. World of Tanks run at maximum settings with 40 fps. Heavier PUBG shooter comes on medium with 29 fps - you can play with slight frame rate drops.

The BV9600 is equipped with an NFC module, so the owner will be able to pay for purchases directly from the smartphone via the Google Pay app, and everything works without complaints. The gadget supports all major satellite systems - GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou. The novelty copes well with the role of the navigator: a cold start takes seconds, and the connection with the satellites is not lost during trips.

Among other things, the model boasts a sonorous main speaker. According to the manufacturer, its maximum volume is 93 dB, so that the call will be heard even at the factory, which is full of extraneous noise.

Secure but elegant case

The smartphone looks expectedly brutal. However, when compared with previous models, it is noticeable that the vendor has pretty hard worked on the design: there are still screws on the faces, but the number of plastic inserts on the sides has decreased. The back panel is made of Gorilla Glass thickened glass.

=The BV9600 Pro is IP68 protected - it can be left in water at a depth of one and a half meters. In addition, the device is certified according to the IP69K standard, so it is not afraid of the water jet under pressure. Another device is not afraid of falling on asphalt from a great height and strong temperature drops. By the way, the protection is implemented without the use of rubber plugs - all connectors are open.

From the minuses of the smartphone can be noted the lack of audio output. Also, the BV9600, like many other gadgets of the manufacturer, is distinguished by a USB Type-C connector recessed deep into the case: if the complete cable breaks, finding a new one will be problematic - you will have to order from Chinese online stores.

AMOLED display with cutout

The six-inch display has an aspect ratio of 19: 9 and a fashionable now “bang”. Everyone has already started to get used to the cut in “civilian” gadgets, but in protected smartphones it is still unusual to see this innovation. Due to the thin and neat frame, the screen occupies 85.8% of the front panel - at the level of most of the current 2018 flagships. Due to the high-quality AMOLED-matrix display almost does not fade in the sun. For the winter handy mode gloves. It increases the sensitivity of the sensor, and the screen begins to perceive the touch through the fabric. The function really works: you can take a call or take a picture of something, even in mittens - tested by experience.

=Two days on one charge

The battery capacity of 5580 mAh is easily enough for two days of active work. You need to try hard to defuse the smartphone faster - it is the merit of a new energy-efficient processor and a powerful battery. Full charge provides approximately 15 hours of video viewing at medium brightness. The hour of the royal battle in PUBG took away from the gadget only 11%.

To prevent such a powerful battery from having to be charged half a day, the manufacturer equipped the BV9600 with a fast charging function. The corresponding power supply is already included, it charges the model for about two hours.

=In addition, the new product also supports wireless charging (thanks to the glass back panel - the metal one would not miss the induction current). For her, there is no memory in the kit, but you can use any device that works according to the Qi standard. The charger with a capacity of 15 W took more than 3.5 hours to fill the battery from 0 to 100%.

Good camera

The camera is made on a 16-megapixel module from Samsung. It works in tandem with an auxiliary 8-megapixel sensor, due to which you can take pictures with a blurred background. And the shots with the bokeh effect are really good - you can see the manufacturer’s progress in this area.

=Of course, a protected smartphone can not be on the quality of shooting with "civilian" devices. He does not need it: the gadget is designed for completely different purposes. And yet the armored novelty is able to give out nice looking daytime shots, it turns out to capture drink zazh or New Year's decoration of the streets. At night, the quality of shooting deteriorates: photos are blurred, detailing is lost.

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8-megapixel frontalka suitable for video calls.
So the device records video. The quality is low, due to the lack of stabilization.

Without demand you will not enter

The fingerprint scanner is on the side: the thumb immediately falls on the sensor, and it instantly unlocks the device. In addition, the novelty has been unlocked in the face. The function works smartly and without a miss in daylight. In the dark, the gadget activates the screen backlight to maximum to “see” the face of the front camera, but the authentication process takes longer than with good lighting.

Special features

The model runs on Android 8.1 with a proprietary shell. The manufacturer promises to soon update the smartphone to the ninth version of the OS.

The developers have added a lot of useful software to the Blackview BV9600 firmware. Let's say a separate Toolbag utility is installed, which has a level, a compass, a noise level meter, a barometer and other useful tools. Also available pedometer showing the number of steps in a separate application and on the lock screen.

A multifunction key is located on the left side; a special item in the parameters is used to configure it. You can set the launch of applications or actions with a single, double and long press. The button will activate the camera, take a screenshot, turn on the flashlight and much more.

Specifications

DISPLAY
6.21 ”, AMOLED, 2248x1080
CHIPSET
CPU MediaTek Helio P60
GPU Mali-G72
RAM
And the DRIVE
6/128 GB
MAIN CAMERA
16 + 8 Mp
BATTERY
5580 mAh
FEATURES
LTE, Wi-Fi b / g / n 2.4 / 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, IP68 / IP69K
Test results
ANTUTU
129 923
3DMARK SLING SHOT EXTREME
733
AUTONOMY
up to 15 hours of video playback

Results

Among the surviving devices, the Blackview BV9600 Pro is a true flagship: it combines a high level of protection with advanced technical features. The smartphone has an excellent AMOLED-screen, support for wireless charging and NFC. Let it not be without drawbacks - a non-standard power connector and a mediocre camera are examples of this. But they are compensated for outstanding autonomy, a large amount of memory and a powerful processor. The gadget is suitable first of all for those who are not ready to put up with a weak filling, but want to take the defender for growth.

Huawei P Smart (2019) review: gradient newbie with big screen

2019-02-18T13:02:00.000+05:00

Huawei P Smart (2019) review: gradient newbie with big screen

The year 2019 has barely begun, but it is already pleasing with novelties, one of which is worthy of special attention. It's about the mid-budget device Huawei P Smart (2019), which has both external and technical features, including decent hardware and NFC. In addition, he is now among the few devices with support for AI for the front camera.

Color and lightness

The business card of Huawei P Smart (2019) is a two-color back panel. Gradient transition from turquoise to blue looks unusual and attractive. At the same time, the surface is mirrored: you won’t immediately understand what the device is made of - metal, glass or plastic. Spoiler: plastic.

The second design feature is a neat, drop-shaped cut-out in the screen. On this island there is a front camera. Such a solution made it possible to reduce the frame and fit into a relatively compact body 6.21-inch screen. The impression is that you hold only the screen in your hand - the device is not perceived as bulky. Moreover, the smartphone was pleased with its low weight and small thickness of the case. A rare gadget of such dimensions can be easily carried in a pocket of jeans without discomfort.

Great screen

Since P Smart (2019) does not belong to the flagships, it does not use the AMOLED screen, but the traditional IPS. But this in no way detracts from the merits of the display, especially when you consider the improved type of matrix - LTPS.

Color rendition, viewing angles and brightness adjustment range at the screen at a height. As with other Huawei devices, the settings allow you to change the nature of the color rendition, activate the eye protection function by setting a blue light filter, and change the resolution. However, in most cases, there is no need to do this, because the default settings are optimal.

Speed is important

Huawei P Smart (2019) used a new, but already proven platform of its own production - Kirin 710. This 12-nm processor was introduced in the autumn of 2018 and is well suited for devices of the middle segment. One of the features of the system, in addition to supporting AI - GPU Turbo. The technology allows only through optimization to get a comfortable frame rate, even in heavy games. Although so far it does not work in all entertainment. According to the manufacturer, popular Rules of Survival, PUBG, Mobile Legends, Vainglory, Arena of Valor and NBA 2018 are guaranteed to be supported.

In everyday tasks, the power of the chipset is also enough for everything - the difference with the flagships is by and large not visible. And this is with a very active use of the smartphone with dozens of installed applications, a variety of test programs, third-party browsers with extensions and a scattering of dynamic widgets. The overall responsiveness of the OS as a whole also contributes to this - here it is the merit of the well-optimized EMUI shell, and the F2FS file system instead of EXT4. This solution increases the speed of writing and reading when working with the internal memory of the device.

Android is not naked

The branded EMUI 9 shell coolly alters the stock Android 9. Almost everything is non-standard in it - from fonts and system settings to the interface of calls and SMS. The shell allows you to easily customize the navigation bar or disable it altogether. Instead of the usual buttons, you can use an alternative control with the navigation button freely floating around the screen. The system also supports full-screen mode with hiding all unnecessary panels. At the same time, navigation is suggested using full-screen gestures.

Conveniently implemented and change themes. In a special menu, you can select sets of icons and wallpapers, activate non-standard animated effects and add likeness of widgets to the lock screen.

As for the built-in software suite, it includes everything you need - from the device manager to the proprietary music player. The latter, together with the integrated software Huawei Histen, allows you to achieve a very pleasant sound when listening to music in headphones.

The shooting is not flagship, but worthy

The main camera of the device is double. It consists of a main 13-megapixel module with f / 1.8 aperture and an auxiliary 2-megapixel for the background blur effect. And the software has almost the same set of options as in the flagship Huawei. Among them - a full-fledged manual mode, support for AI, night modes for shooting with a tripod and without, portrait preset, HDR and other effects.

Having tested the photo capabilities of the smartphone in action, we obtained the following results. In most types of scenes during the day, the smartphone shoots very well. At night, as practice has shown, the image parameters are strongly dependent on the brightness of artificial lighting and the selected settings:

With the effects turned off, we see natural transmission of sunlight and natural sky color on the building.

With the effects turned off, we see natural transmission of sunlight and natural sky color on the building.

As for the video, in Huawei P Smart it is not among the advantages. The device allows you to shoot a maximum of Full HD with a frequency of 30 fps, or with the same resolution and 60 fps. In the afternoon the quality is not bad, and in the evening the video detail decreases noticeably.

Huawei P Smart (2019) has all the current capabilities that are useful in everyday life. Forgot your bank card at home - pay for your purchase via NFC. Do not want to enter a password to unlock or use the fingerprint scanner in the cold - unlock on the face will help.

All these functions work without complaints. The fingerprint scanner reacts almost instantly, there are no problems with NFC, and face recognition works quickly in good light and with a slight delay in total darkness. The latter has even become a discovery. The fact is that the smartphone has no infrared illumination or any special sensors, so there was no hope for a clear scanner response in poor light. But the developers, as it turned out, correctly twisted Android. When unlocked in the face in the dark, the screen briefly increases the brightness of the backlight to the maximum. And unlocking works even if you hold the gadget on your outstretched hand.

Long playing video

It is considered that for a good autonomy you need an AMOLED screen. But Huawei P Smart (2019) refutes this theory. Despite the large IPS matrix and by no means a record battery, the smartphone has excellent autonomy in mixed use and, especially, during video playback. So, with active daily operation, the gadget lasts a day and a half - 7 hours of the on screen. Looped video playback at half brightness in “Flight” mode - 11 hours and 40 minutes. And an hour of play in PUBG takes 23% of the charge. As for such a device, the result is decent. I was pleased that the smartphone doesn’t charge for too long - from 0% to 100% in 1 hour 38 minutes.

Specifications

DISPLAY
6.21 ”, IPS, 1080x2340
CHIPSET
CPU Kirin 710, GPU Mali-G51
RAM MEMORY AND DRIVE
3/32 GB
MAIN CAMERAS
13 Mp, f / 1.8 + 2 Mp
BATTERY
3400 mAh
Test results
ANTUTU
117 396
GEEKBENCH 4
1471 single-core, 5000 multi-core
INJUSTICE 2
27-30 fps
WORLD OF TANKS (MAX)
60 fps
AUTONOMY
more than 4 hours of 3D games
more than 11 hours of video playback

Results

Huawei P Smart (2019) is a good device for watching videos, reading from the screen, surfing the web and not too fanatical gaming. Of course, the main advantage of the gadget is a tandem of eye-friendly and large IPS-screen with a compact and light body. The advantages can also include good battery life and the original color of the case, which favorably distinguishes the smartphone from other devices. Photo opportunities, in turn, leave a mixed impression - in some places, in some places it is average. And among the weaknesses - the lack of shooting video in 4K and a bit annoying in 2019 micro-USB connector.

Review Poptel P60: protected and armed

2019-02-18T12:58:00.000+05:00

Review Poptel P60: protected and armed

Time passes stupid smartphones, hastily assembled on the knee for HYIP in pursuit of the trends of major manufacturers. Unbanal products began to appear, trying to go beyond their niche. Poptel P60 is one of these: military standard protection, IP68, NFC, capacious battery, but not bad stuffing and a dual camera and no bangs. Understand the details.

Brutality is evident

The black case is successfully diluted with color accents. The material is similar to soft-touch plastic, but it is obvious that a more durable composite is used - scratching is extremely difficult. The dimensions of the smartphone allow you to wear it in the back pocket of jeans. In addition, you can safely sit down without fear of crushing the device - rather, your pocket will tear. The device is securely in the hand, however, it is not a bad thing to drop it on the floor - it is unlikely that something bad will happen to it.

The beveled faces above and below the display are striking. The solution is unusual not only visually, but also in terms of ergonomics - to keep the gadget horizontally very convenient. There are two dedicated keys. One is the camera release button, and the other can be customized for various applications. The manufacturer believes that the best choice is to launch the radio via Zello: you’ll get in touch with colleagues at work, hunting or fishing without having to take off your gloves to unlock - useful and convenient.

Mighty all-terrain vehicle

Due to the certification according to the military standard MIL-SPEC 810GС, the smartphone is not afraid of operation in any conditions. The device can operate at temperatures from -20 to +50 degrees. The hull materials withstand a drop on concrete from a distance of 1.2 meters. Also Poptel P60 will survive after a half-hour underwater journey to a depth of half a meter. Do not worry about the fact that the micro-USB connector does not have a plug - the water does not penetrate through it.

A prolonged rinsing in the sink showed that you couldn’t just drown the device. Hourly immersion in the basin also failed to harm the gadget. Overnight in the freezer at -24 in a tray with water (then it turned into ice) was successful. After a quick defrost under boiling water, the unit continued to work. With the data transfer off, the battery charge level dropped by 3% in 10 hours of freezing.

At this stage, many manufacturers of protected smartphones usually “wash their hands” without worrying about the technical stuffing of devices. They say that the battery is capacious, there is a flashlight and a compass - what else do you need? In 2019, the requirements are higher: NFC, optimal iron, wireless charging, unlocking by face or fingerprint, high-quality screen.

Contactless payment was tested in conjunction with Google Pay: there were no problems with adding a card and payments in stores and at gas stations.

In the Poptel P60 is set a good IPS-display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches with a resolution of Full HD +. It is protected by glass Gorilla Glass 3 and as if slightly recessed into the body. Perhaps this effect is created due to the thick layer of protective material. Illumination was not observed, but the brightness sometimes lives its own life: sometimes the smartphone decides to significantly increase it for no apparent reason. Interestingly, in the auto-tuning mode, the brightness was not like this. Unlocking the face even with a lack of lighting works correctly, but not instantly. The fingerprint scanner functions at an average speed, and there are almost no misfires. The only remark to him is that his area could have been bigger.

Poptel p60

Enough memory

The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 with redrawn icons and slightly reworked settings. The number of pre-installed third-party applications is minimal: Google services, Go Files file explorer, Opera Mini browser. There are no complaints about the firmware. 128 GB of permanent memory (more than enough), an expansion by microSD cards is available for another 128 GB.

SIM card slot combined: two SIM cards or SIM plus a memory card. The speaker has an enviable loudness, although it can not please the stereo effect. It is difficult to miss the incoming call even in noisy places, and when watching a video it is often necessary to significantly reduce the volume.

Camera features

Dual cameras, as well as relatively productive hardware, gradually settled down in protected smartphones. In the P60, an additional 5-megapixel module provides a depth of field and background blur (the bokeh effect is in a separate shooting mode). The software has a number of “improvers” built in (boutique, filters, stickers), AI, which determines the type of plot and adjusts the image to it, as well as slow motion video, Timelapse and Pro modes. Autofocus works tolerably, the camera shoots as expected well with enough light, but at night or in a dark room you will have to puff.

Daylight, HDR, AI mode off: acceptable sharpness, colors close to natural
Daylight, HDR, AI mode off: acceptable sharpness, colors close to natural
Video is recorded in Full HD at a speed of 30 fps without stabilization.

Security does not require sacrifice

Responsible for the performance of a bunch of 6 GB of RAM and an 8-core processor MediaTek Helio P23 (16 nanometers, TSMC). The solution is not the top one, but in everyday tasks there are no lags and freezing applications. Switching between programs is carried out without critical delays. Under load and in benchmarks, the smartphone is not easy, as can be seen from the test results.

Smartphone performance is enough to play on However, it’s better to do it at medium or low settings in order to avoid interface jams.

PUBG Mobile shooter is quite (drawing smooth, no lags, the game does not slow down) is playable on medium settings, and the high ones simply cannot be selected in the settings. Simply put, modern titles without problems can be played not on the maximum schedule and reduce gaming appetites.

From a full charge of a 5000 mAh battery, it will be possible to work a couple of days in mixed mode without long intensive loads. The test with cyclic video gave the result at 17 o'clock. Charging from a complete 2A charger took almost three hours, about the same performance when using a third-party wireless adapter. Where are you, fast charging? Apparently, in the same place as USB Type-C.

Specifications

DISPLAY
5.7 ’’, IPS, Full HD +, 2160x1080, 423 ppi
CHIPSET
CPU MediaTek Helio P23
GPU Mali-G71 MP2
RAM
And the DRIVE
6 GB
128 GB
MAIN CAMERA
16 + 5 MP, slow motion, timelapse
BATTERY
5000 mAh
FEATURES
IP68 + MIL-STD 810G protection, wireless charging
Test results
ANTUTU
83 873
GEEKBENCH 4
793 single-core
3534 multi-core
AUTONOMY
up to 17 hours of video playback

Results

Poptel P60 will find its buyer among men who need a reliable and versatile gadget that does not look like a rubber brick. The smartphone does not slow down, NFC is functioning, the camera shoots clearly, though not at the level of the tops. You can't call it a game player, because resources that are especially demanding on resources at maximum settings come with a creak. The rest of the scenarios are fulfilled with high quality: there is no feeling that the manufacturer simply released a protected device, waving a hand at the performance characteristics - Poptel managed to combine security and functionality.

Review Turbo X5 Black 4G: if you are fed up with trends

2019-02-17T12:54:00.000+05:00

Review Turbo X5 Black 4G: if you are fed up with trends

Not everyone likes modern trends, especially when it comes to the budget segment. In devices of this category, cutouts in the display do not make sense, and the framelessness and elongation of the screen are more likely for a tick. The developers of Turbo X5 Black 4G sent fashion to hell and released the smartphone in a classic, proven form factor. But for the surprises left the place. What happened - in the review.

Classic but reinforced display

First of all, the display with a small diagonal of 5 inches, HD-resolution and 16: 9 aspect ratio attracts attention. The colors of the IPS matrix installed in the Turbo X5 Black 4G seem a little pale. This does not affect daily work: the eyes do not get tired of the display, it is comfortable to use it.

One of the reasons for the slight distortion of colors is the presence of a small air gap between the matrix and 2.5 D glass. Since the broken screens are almost the most common reason for replacing the smartphone, the vendor decided to equip the device with good protective glass from Asahi Glass. Its thickness is 1.5 mm, and it is made according to proprietary technology Panda Glass.

As a result, the gadget painlessly experiences staying in one pocket with a bunch of keys and frequent falls from a small height (about one and a half meters). The active rubbing with sugar within the framework of testing also did not leave any noticeable marks on the surface. But still, we should not forget that the smartphone is not protected: do not throw it with all your might on the gravel. And in the hands to hold it is worth more: it can slip. To avoid this, you should use the complete silicone case.

Well-known form factor

When looking at the back of the device, the classic form factor makes itself felt again. On the faces there is no slot for SIM-cards, therefore, the cover of the smartphone is removable. So it is, under it hide the whole three slots for cards: two micro-SIM and one microSD. The battery, of course, is also removable. Moreover, to access the SIM card, it must be removed - the possibility of "hot" replacement is not provided. The memory card is replaced without problems and the need to turn off the device.

Android no frills

Traditionally, the best version of software for budget devices is pure Android without any vendor add-ons and supporting applications. Turbo X5 Black 4G in this sense does not disappoint, it works on Android 8.1 with a clean shell. Is that the default search widget on the desktop - from "Yandex". And in the settings there was an additional item that allows you to quickly launch the desired program by drawing a certain gesture on the screen off. However, with standard use, the interface works smartly, does not lag, and does not slow down. A few pre-installed utilities like Navitel are deleted without root.

Baseline performance

Turbo X5 Black, being an inexpensive device, is equipped with the appropriate hardware. In the "synthetics" he gives not too inspiring results. And yet, the performance is enough to play World of Tanks: Blitz on the minimum salary, and even more so - to run less voracious titles. Of course, the memory is not enough: 2 GB of RAM does not allow keeping a large number of applications in the background at the same time.

In touch without problems

In standard smartphone scenarios, the device completely fulfills all tasks assigned to it, including navigation. The gadget perfectly sees GPS satellites (even inside buildings), accurately identifies user coordinates and confidently leads along the route.

Autonomy would like more

A removable 2500 mAh battery will provide a full day of operation from a single charge only in a fairly economical mode. With a standard download, with a navigator and background music, energy is enough only until the evening. In the continuous video playback mode, the device worked for a little more than four hours. And one hour of tank rubilova in WoT: Blitz took 38% of the charge.

Camera: far from the flagships

The device has a dual camera with 8 and 0.3 megapixel modules. An additional lens makes it possible to take pictures with the bokeh effect.

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Detailing is quite acceptable for a budget camera.
Detailing is quite acceptable for a budget camera.
The default video is shot in 3GP format with audio recording on one track in Full HD resolution at 30 fps

Specifications

DISPLAY
5 ’’, IPS, 1280x720, 293 ppi
CHIPSET
CPU MediaTek MT6739WA, 1.3 GHz
GPU PowerVR Rogue GE8100
RAM
And the DRIVE
2 GB
16 GB
BATTERY
2500 mAh
CAMERAS
The main - double, 8 + 0.3 MP, front - 2 MP
FEATURES
strong protective glass, separate slots for two SIM and microSD, removable battery, classic aspect ratio of the display
Test results
ANTUTU
40 409
GEEKBENCH 4
611 single-core
1673 multi-core
AUTONOMY
up to 4 hours of video playback
up to 2.5 hours of playing in WoT: Blitz

Results

Turbo X5 Black 4G is a good state employee who will please those who are tired of vendors trying to keep up with trends in this price segment. Of course, you will have to look after his battery and charge it in time. But the device is not afraid of travel in bags and pockets with small things, usually easily scratching screens, and accidental drops on hard surfaces. And everyday tasks he fulfills exactly the way it should be an inexpensive smartphone.

Vivo Y95 Review: Finally With NFC

2019-02-16T12:58:00.000+05:00

Vivo Y95 Review: Finally With NFC

Recently, the company Vivo introduced the model Y95, relating to the average price segment. She was one of the first to receive a new platform from Snapdragon and, for the first time in Vivo, has an NFC module. In addition, the gadget flaunts gradient colors.

Modern gradient

The Vivo Y95 case is made of glossy plastic and comes in two gradient colors: from black to blue or from red to purple. Such a palette looks fresh and interesting, so you can forgive that the back panel is branded and not very practical. Due to the small frames around the display, the smartphone is ergonomic, it is really convenient to use. The tray for the cards is not very well made: it does not fit into the device flush and bulges a bit. But the slot is triple, you do not have to choose between a SIM card and a microSD card. At the bottom are the connectors: 3.5 mm and, what is strange here to see, Micro-USB instead of the modern Type-C.

Excellent cutout realization

The Vivo Y95 6.22-inch screen is made by IPS-technology. Surprisingly, there is almost no grain, although the resolution is only HD +. The panel has an excellent color rendition, which can be customized, and sufficient brightness for working even on the street.

Because of the popular aspect ratio of 19: 9 and the frameless display, the manufacturer had to choose where and how to position the necessary sensors and the front camera. In Vivo, they found the perfect solution by making a drop-like neckline. Unlike the standard “bangs”, such a performance looks good, and does not interfere with the full use of the device, without hiding the notification.

What the shell looks like

Vivo phones use their own shell called Funtouch OS, based on Android version 8.1. Interaction with this launcher sometimes brings thoughts of iOS. The top curtain is only needed for notifications, the quick settings menu is invoked from the bottom, the design of running applications also reminds something. Moreover, the names of some standard programs begin with the letter “i”, for example, iMusic or iTheme. One gets the impression that the shell is woven from various compromises. It has a lot of settings and features. There is a very convenient gesture control, there are functions for cloning applications, easy creation of screenshots and even a motorcycle mode. With all this, there is no banal search for the settings.

Camera features

The main cameras in Vivo Y95 are two, 13 and 2 Mp. An auxiliary two-megapixel module is needed to measure the frame depth. The front-line is already equipped with artificial intelligence by 20 Mp, however, it can only smooth out the unevenness of the face. Also, the Google Lens functionality is built into the camera interface - it allows you to recognize objects in the frame.

The smartphone writes video at a maximum of 1080p at 30 fps and with stereo sound.

Long-awaited NFC and other features

In Y95, the manufacturer first installed the NFC module, with which you can make contactless payments or check the balance of the travel card. Thank you very much for the availability of Wi-Fi standard ac. The GPS and GLONASS satellites find the smartphone quickly and no longer lose sight of it.

A few words about the sound: there is support for the aptX codec, so the sound through wireless headphones is clean and surround. With the wire, too, everything is fine, but the polyphonic speaker in the device is one, and it plays quietly and flatly.

On the back is a fingerprint scanner. Its area is larger than usual, so the chance to miss is minimal. It quickly reads the fingerprint and works in 10 cases out of 10. The same applies to face recognition. However, in low light, the technology shuts down - there are no auxiliary sensors in the gadget for this function.

New "heart"

In Vivo Y95, Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 works with Adreno 505 graphics and 4 GB of RAM. This iron allows you to quickly and smoothly draw the interface. In the Geekbench test, in terms of performance in a single-core, this “stone” is on a par with the 625th “dragon”, and in multi-core, Snapdragon 435 overtakes by about 35%.

The smartphone is surprisingly good at playing games. World of Tanks consistently gives out 60 fps at the minimum settings, and at the maximum - 54 with rare drawdowns to 45. In Injustice, 2 fps holds on average for 40 with sagging to 30.

Sufficient autonomy

The Vivo Y95 is equipped with a 4030 mAh battery. Thanks to him, you can safely use the device full-time with the included LTE, Bluetooth and a periodic call to the navigator. Full HD video in airplane mode at mid-brightness is played for 13 hours - a figure above average. However, the smartphone does not support fast charging, so it charges from 0 to 100% in 2 hours and 20 minutes, which by modern standards is very long.

Specifications

DISPLAY
6.22 ”, IPS, 1520x720 pixels
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 CPU
GPU Adreno 505
RAM MEMORY AND DRIVE
4 GB
64 GB
MAIN CAMERAS
13 Mp + 2 Mp, phase autofocus
FRONT-CAMERA
20 Mp
BATTERY
4030 mAh
FEATURES
NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 (aptX), capacious battery
Test results
ANTUTU
≈ 81,000
GEEKBENCH 4
878 single-core
3270 multi-core
WORLD OF TANKS (MIN)
60 fps
WORLD OF TANKS (MAX)
54 fps
INJUSTICE 2
43 fps
AUTONOMY
4.4 hours of games (Injustice 2)
13 hours of video playback

Results

Vivo made an interesting smartphone. The device boasts performance in games. Music lovers will enjoy high-quality sound via Bluetooth. Finally, contactless payment became possible with the help of NFC.

Slightly lubricates the impression of a smartphone camera Vivo Y95. A glossy glossy body and an unusual shell - this is a matter of taste.

Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition Review: A Guest From The Near Future

2019-02-16T12:50:00.001+05:00

Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition Review: A Guest From The Near Future

Vivo presented a smartphone with two displays - and this is not a YotaPhone on steroids, although the filling is definitely flagship. Yes, and both screens were found to take. We understand why such a two-faced burly man can come in handy, and what is his strength.

First impressions

At the first acquaintance with the Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition, the question “What is this year?” Arises. No wonder: there are two screens, but there is neither a hilarious monobrow, nor the still-current front camera. Although the smartphone can not be called the first of its kind, he clearly stands out from the host of similar devices - the wow effect is provided.

A pair of displays did not give the device extra weight or excessive thickness - it is convenient to hold it in your hand. There were no bends on the case, but it is covered with glass with bevelled edges in the manner of 2.5D.

The external speaker is loud and bass, but if you unscrew it by 60%, it starts wheezing. But the smartphone produces an acceptable sound through the headphones, the benefit of the connector for them saved. Not forgotten and improve the sound of the add-in regular player.

The fingerprint sensor built into the front screen works tolerably and even quickly when compared with similar solutions from OPPO and OnePlus. Yes, and with unlocking on the face Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition copes faster. Although the screens provide different ways to unlock, there is nothing complicated about it. In addition, no one bothers to use the same code on both. The disadvantage is perhaps the lack of NFC.

One display is good, and two is good, good

Due to the elongated proportions, the diagonal of the main display seems to be less than 6.4 inches. At least, if you just hold the smartphone in your hand. But it is worth pulling a finger in the opposite upper corner, as you immediately realize that the evolution of gadgets has overtaken the evolution of hands, and the screen reduction mode is very useful. There are frames, and you will not call them thin, but this does not interfere - on the contrary, it helps to avoid accidental clicks.

Always-On mode displays the time and icons of incoming notifications on the display off. The main screen is bright, and "eye protection" cuts off the unwanted blue spectrum. Calibration of the color temperature by default is close to cold shades - if you wish, this can be changed in the settings. Pleases oleophobic coating on both sides: the finger slides on the glass easily, stains and prints are erased in one motion.

The rear display received a slightly smaller diagonal, but with Full HD resolution, a kind of psychological threshold for not the cheapest devices. The camera module protrudes from the housing a couple of millimeters. In everyday use, it never clings, and is protected from scratches by glass Gorilla Glass 5.

There are no special widgets for the rear screen - only time and a picture from a small gallery to choose from. So why is it needed? First of all - for shooting selfies on a powerful rear camera. It also helps to send messages, check notifications and google any information without leaving the game running on the main screen. The backup is also suitable for battery life or application launch, but with reservations. About this - in the section about the shell.

"Sebyashki" at maximum speed

The device has a Sony IMX363 sensor, familiar from the Pocophone F1, ASUS ZenFone 5z and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. And the software provides all popular shooting scenarios. Night, with bokeh effect and changing aperture or focus values, PRO mode, Google Lens, Live Photo (hi, Cupertino), filters, portrait enhancement using AI, light effects for selfie, slow motion and interval video. Because of what the interface seems overloaded, but this feeling disappears after a couple of days of use.

What is the use of a pair of screens in terms of photos? In addition to selfie, the smartphone can display the image from the camera on the second display so that the heroes of the picture can immediately see the result. Pose mode will tell you what position to take for more spectacular shots, and for clarity, show models in the viewfinder.

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Bright day sun, without additional settings, natural colors, objects in the shade do not merge into porridge in contrast with the lighted areas

The gadget allows you to shoot video and simultaneously transfer it to the rear screen, and with Pose, portrait effects and filters. By default, there are three resolutions - 720p, 1080p and 4K. Also, the Vivo Nex Dual Display offers a choice between 60 frames per second and automatic frequency, slow and interval shooting.

In the example - video in 4K at 60 frames per second, but without digital stabilization, which does not work in this mode. You can also evaluate the work of a tenfold zoom: the speed of approximation is average, after marking 9x the image starts to make noise. For shooting with hands, it is better to choose an automatic frame rate or other resolution.

The smartphone makes a juicy photo with a good white balance, HDR behaves mostly stable, but sometimes it does not cope and too aggressively processes the boundaries of objects in the frame. The transmission of color and light is in most cases adequate. Selfies are so generally canceled - lovers to conjure with Oykami will be in seventh heaven. Bokeh does not merge the borders of the object with the background, leaving the object itself clear. It is not entirely clear at what points (except for the AR line) the 3D camera works, but there are no problems with the depth of the frames. So on the part of the photo full order.

Shell and work with two screens

Not so rosy with the rest of the software. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 in the Funtouch OS shell. They did it explicitly for the Chinese - hence the settings panel, which extends from the bottom-up svaypu and looks more like the OS of a single American company, and not Android. The settings menu is also not logical. You can live with all this - especially the former owners of Vivo, OPPO and OnePlus. With localization everything is better, critical flaws in popular sections are not revealed.

The biggest complaint about the software part is the ill-conceived scenarios for two screens. Yes, you can send a picture from one to another, take a picture of yourself and friends, but I would like to have a closer integration of third-party applications with a rear display. To make it clear: applications run on it in the ratio of 19.5: 9, and not 16: 9, as required by the layout of the auxiliary display. Because of what the useful area of the application is reduced, and the elements become smaller. In addition, the shell does not have enough of a set of two or three additional scenarios, including a game one - in Vivo it is only promised so far.

Faster, longer, more powerful

The power of Qualcomm 845 and an impressive amount of RAM for the eyes is enough for confident work of the most difficult applications and games, and at the same time - for excellent results in benchmarks. So, in World of Tank Blitz, at high settings, when testing in GameBench, fps was kept at 60 frames per second. At least 93% of the frames were exactly with this value. The battery is discharged at 19% per hour - a standard figure. The peak battery temperature was 35 degrees, excessive heat was not felt.

PUBG at the maximum settings also “flies”, but the second screen in the action movie is not involved. Although according to rumors, Vivo negotiated with Tencent on the use of selected zones on the back side as triggers to control shooting and character movement.

Responsible for autonomy battery capacity of 3500 mAh. The indicator is not a record one, but in reality the smartphone shows itself as a workhorse with a large power reserve. Mixed mode without abusing games discharges the device in one and a half to two days, and cyclic video playback - in 15 hours. Fast charging, on the other hand, makes up for 80 minutes.

Specifications

DISPLAYS
6.39 ’’, Full HD +, 403 ppi, 19.5: 9 + 5.49 ”, Full HD, 401 ppi, both are Super AMOLED
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 CPU
GPU Adreno 630
RAM
And the DRIVE
10 GB
128 GB, no memory card support
CAMERA
12 megapixel + 2 megapixel + 3D camera, dual flash, OIS, 4K video at 60 frames per second
BATTERY
3500 mAh
FEATURES
two displays, advanced settings for photo, fingerprint scanner in the screen, fast charging, dedicated DAC AK4377A, NFC is missing
FULL CHARACTERISTICS
Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition in DevDB
Test results
ANTUTU
283452
GEEKBENCH 4
2369 single-core
8891 multi-core
3DMARK SLINGSHOT EXTREME OPENGL ES 3.1
4656
3DMARK SLINGSHOT EXTREME VULKAN
4286
AUTONOMY
up to 15 hours of video playback

Results

The advantages of the gadget are obvious. The original form factor, top-end hardware with excellent optimization, advanced shooting capabilities and adequate autonomy. That is why it is pleasant and convenient to use the smartphone: an excellent choice for both photo lovers and gamers. The impression is concealed unless the software is damp in places and a lax shell. Yes, and the potential of a pair of displays would not hurt to reveal to the fullest - if manufacturers do this, they will provide the Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition with an excellent market position.

Google Pixel 3 Review: 2018 reference smartphone

2019-02-15T12:38:00.000+05:00

Google Pixel 3 Review: 2018 reference smartphone

Google Pixel that year can not officially come to Russia - and therefore love it even more and resort to the help of intermediary stores. It's nice to have something inaccessible, tech and beautiful. In the third version of the compact flagship Google fixed, perhaps, everything that did not suit the users. Is the perfect Android smartphone really out?

Pixel Philosophy

Google Pixel phones changed the Nexus series and, in the opinion of many, are very vain. Like, it was cheap and cool, and it became - expensive and cool. In fact, everything is somewhat more complicated. Nexus devices were primarily reference for software developers. You buy a smartphone with modern hardware and access to the latest OS for a relatively small amount - port your programs to new APIs, test new technologies.

The Pixel family is Google’s attempt to show the whole world how it sees ideal user devices. And if we consider the "pixels" from this position, everything falls into place. And the price is comparable with iPhones, and not very innovative filling, albeit with serious modifications. An example of this is the standard platform for 2018 and its own signal processor for working with the camera.

Oh gods, how cool the gadget is in your hand!

Pixel 3 will delight those who like to keep the phone in the old fashion with one hand: it is easy to reach almost any element of the interface with your thumb without interception. The power key and volume rocker swapped, but they are placed wisely. You get used to the first day, on the second you begin to appreciate, on the third you don’t understand why other brands have something different. Such reasonableness can be traced throughout.

Pixel does not delay the palm of your hand, but at the same time it does not feel too light, as cheap smartphones sometimes sin, - the weight is distributed perfectly. The device, despite the sleek case with rounded sidewalls, does not slip out of hands. Does not seek to fall, even when the finger reaches for the curtain of notifications. In terms of ergonomics and a meticulous approach to the little things Pixel 3 is like the best Apple products of the Jobs era. With the amendment that there is a normal OS installed.

Even the sound of the speakers, which is usually not paid much attention in Android phones, is a matter of respect. The volume is not a record, but the purity and stereo effect is impressive. Yes, and "bottoms" for a smartphone just great.

Camera with a capital letter

In December Moscow, it is convenient to film only 50 shades of gray (in the afternoon) or 50 shades of orange (in the evening). The weather frankly did not want to help with beautiful test shots - either snow and wind, or lead sky. More details about the photo capabilities of Pixel 3 will soon be described in a separate material, but for now let's focus on hardware and AI algorithms. The camera has one module, but which one!

A lens with f / 1.8 aperture and a five-axis optical stabilization project the image onto one of the best photomatrixes in cell phones. The resolution of the finished images - 12 MP. The sensor itself, most likely, 48-megapixel, modified specifically for Google. The light-sensitive elements are grouped in groups of 4 and are used to average readings and reduce digital noise. A special coating in front of them and control electronics allow you to use half of the array as sensors for the autofocus system. It, by the way, is not inferior in speed of work to modern SLRs.

Add your own signal processor, which is responsible for processing raw data and using HDR + algorithms on the fly. Add a huge buffer for continuous shooting and stitching shots with a long exposure in one super-clear night shot. Not to mention the proprietary neural network algorithms, trained on millions of images from similar cameras ... And the result is impressive. It is no coincidence that Google provides Pixel customers with an unlimited cloud for storing photos.

In all shooting conditions, the phone either copes with the task perfectly, or at least does not fall into the dirt with its face. Photo against the light, ripple of street lighting, gray days, the flow of cars, the grotesque clouds at sunset - the software of the gadget knows how to cope with any scenarios. Since there is no second camera for determining the scene depth in Pixel 3, artificial intelligence and a stabilization system have to be blown away. Together they get enough data to create natural bokeh. Machine learning technologies and five-axis stabilization provide high-quality digital zoom, comparable to dual optical zoom.

Standard stuffing

The first lines of benchmark ratings are occupied by the flagships on the latest Snapdragon 845, equipped with 6 or 8 GB of RAM. In Pixel 3, the same platform, only RAM is less than 4 GB. Compensate for the lack of "gigs" numerous software chips. The new F2FS file system has built-in encryption and increased speed of working with databases. And improvements to the I / O system, “overclock” the interaction with the memory.

Of course, Pixel 3 is not a performance champion, but it is enough for the eyes. According to the results of the benchmark AnTuTu gadget is included in the fifteen most powerful Android models. In Geekbench, things are even better: only eight phones are above the fresh “Google Phone” in the test table.

All games, including the most resource-intensive, go smoothly at high graphics settings. And with the highest possible frame rate per second - 30 and 60 fps.

But in terms of autonomy, no surprises. All plus or minus is standard. Full HD video plays for almost 11 hours. True, it is worth considering that the brightness even at an average level of the device is extremely high. When watching movies on a long journey, it can be reduced to almost a minimum, which will give another 2-3 hours of work. The 18 W charger complies with the Power Delivery standard. With it, the battery charges up to 100% in 1 hour and 50 minutes, and up to 50% in just 32 minutes.

Android 9 and the Google ecosystem

Clean OS now surprise no one: there are Google partner programs to provide software and support to other vendors, they use Xiaomi, ASUS, Nokia and many more. But in the case of a fresh OS “pixel”, the sensations are completely different. And let no one be confused by the benchmarks that are far from the maximum.

About ten years ago, the iPhone was amazed with the smoothness of animations and instant response to user actions. Pixel 3 gives similar sensations, but on the Android platform. Pixel Launcher from the "normal launcher" with the constant presence of Google on the main screen has become the center of mobile multitasking. Short svayp up - displays the latest running programs and five frequently used icons. Long swipe - a complete list of applications. “Google Assistant” hears you on any screen, the “Okay, Google” team works perfectly. Therefore, you get used to voice control - not momentary self-indulgence, but a user-friendly interface.

In general, it is felt that the main task of Pixel is to become a reference platform for the Google ecosystem. All services of the corporation can be easily installed on any mobile phone. But such a sense of naturalness and end-to-end integration, as in Pixel, is still a search. Squeezing the side faces - starts "Assistant". You select the “Lens” function in the camera application - the smartphone recognizes an object in the frame, gives a link to “Wikipedia”, advises where to buy it, or shows a map (for example, in the case of street signs).

Specifications

DISPLAY
5.5 ", OLED, 2160x1080 pixels
CHIPSET
CPU Snapdragon 845
GPU Adreno 630
RAM
And the DRIVE
4/64 GB, 4/128 GB
MAIN CAMERA
12 Mp, f / 1.8, OIS, PDAF, AI
BATTERY
2915 mAh
FEATURES
Side compression control, IP68 protection, aptX HD
FULL CHARACTERISTICS
Google Pixel 3 in DevDB
Test results
ANTUTU
261,338
GEEKBENCH 4
2359 single-core
8371 multi-core
WORLD OF TANKS (MAX)
60
AUTONOMY
10 hours 27 minutes in PCMark Work 2.0
about 5 hours of 3D games
up to 11 hours of video playback

Results

Pixel 3 - one of those gadgets that fall in love at first sight. The speed of response to user actions overshadows all existing Android-market news and flagships. The quality of photography - too. And this is with the usual Snapdragon, 4 GB of RAM and a single lens. Google has once again demonstrated that even a dream smartphone can be assembled from ordinary hardware, the main thing is to make an effort and write excellent software. They ask for this magnificence of decent money, but all real Pixel 3 competitors cost about the same.

Where to buy google pixel 3?

One thing is frustrating: in the Russian Federation, this miracle of technology is not officially delivered, you have to order through intermediary services. There are a lot of such sites in Runet, but we could not wait for a couple of weeks - it was necessary to quickly get a gadget for testing and writing a review. I gained the international store Etoren, whose services are used not only in Russia, but also in Japan, the USA and Australia. The smartphone reached the editorial office in 7 days, safe and sound and without problems with customs.

The Etoren online store has several obvious advantages:

1. A wide range of devices is available: from budget Android One smartphones to the latest iPhone XR and Samsung Galaxy S9 in a unique color. There are models that have not yet begun to be sold en masse or will not appear in the Russian Federation at all.

2. Prices are lower than in the official Russian retail. A good example: the 64-gigabyte version of Google Pixel 3 on Yandex.Market costs $ 993, and on Etoren $ 825 (taking into account the promo code for w3bsit3-dns.com promo code). Total 168 dollar savings.

3. Pay

Review Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus: hold tight, do not drop

2019-02-14T12:32:00.000+05:00

Review Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus: hold tight, do not drop

During the decline in the popularity of tablets, the Xiaomi MiPad 4, presented in June, became one of the most interesting copies. A few months later, dispensing with loud announcements, its Plus-version appeared: with a 10-inch display, similar characteristics and still an attractive price tag. It is this model and came to the review.

Xiaomi MiPad 4 and Plus-version: Find the Differences

It should be borne in mind that the devices have almost identical technical characteristics. There are only four differences: in the Plus-version there is a larger display diagonal (and, accordingly, dimensions and weight), a more capacious battery, a fingerprint sensor and a more advanced version of RAM. Everything else, including the screen resolution and support for MIUI firmware, is the same. Therefore, taking into account the listed reservations, the Plus-version can draw conclusions about the usual Xiaomi MiPad 4.

The big screen and the eye rejoices

The gadget got a display of 10.1 inches. Considering that the resolution in comparison with the younger model has not changed and is still 1920x1200 pixels, the ppi decreased from 283 to 224. The frames around the screen are small, so the device is relatively compact - in principle, it can even be held with one hand.

Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus

The quality of the IPS-matrix is high. The picture is juicy and bright: it is comfortable and pleasant to watch movies or videos from YouTube on such a display. In the forum thread dedicated to the gadget, some users complained about small artifacts near the fingerprint sensor, saying that the image is a little yellow or tarnish. Perhaps this is the problem of the first batch of devices, and in a test copy of this was not observed.

The loudspeaker volume is enough to make out the words of the movie when you watch a movie with a noisy family, or listen to music in the big room with comfort. The subtleties of guitar riffs and bass lines are definitely lost. But music doesn’t turn into mush, and even at maximum volume there are no noises and suspicious artifacts. By the way, it is possible to output the sound to your favorite wired headphones - the audio connector is present.

The tablet is great for watching movies and TV shows on it or listening to music as background music.

MIUI version of shaman

The official firmware for Xiaomi MiPad 4 of both versions is Chinese stable. At the time of writing, a current update for it has arrived to MIUI 10.1 Stable based on Android 8.1 Oreo. An alternative to the original firmware is to unlock the bootloader (which can now take up to two weeks) and install the one you want. If you buy a version of the tablet with the pre-installed Russian language, then it will come from China already flashed into a custom multilingual one.

Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus

Understandably, in the official firmware, the basic (and generally any) Google applications are missing as a class, their installation requires separate shaman rituals. But the pre-installed software for the most part painlessly removed without having to get root access. Otherwise, this is a standard MIUI with all its advantages and disadvantages: it is customized as you like, but the device eats up the memory decently.

The large display is convenient for working with office documents, as well as with several applications at the same time. The browser and the instant messenger or client of the social network coexist quite comfortably with each other in a split-screen mode.

Neatness first

Of course, the thin frames around the display look impressive, but from the point of view of ergonomics, not everything is smooth. Because of the thin side frames, holding the device vertically is risky: you can either accidentally press the screen with your thumb or drop the tablet. Places for reliable grip is clearly not enough, and the rounded edges of security do not add. In the horizontal orientation, such problems do not arise. The gadget weighs relatively little - 485 grams, so even if you hold it with one hand, it does not get tired for a long time.

Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus

The brushed metal case is not too dirty, but on the display prints appear almost instantly. However, as well they are erased due to the oleophobic coating.

Unlike the standard MiPad 4, a fingerprint sensor appeared in the Plus version. It is located on the usual place for tablets - on the front panel next to the display. This is a touch surface, which, if necessary, can also function as a Home button.

Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus

The speed and accuracy of the fingerprint sensor is excellent - there is nothing to complain about.

Unlock face recognition MIUI also supports. It is not as effective as fingerprint scanning, because it does not function in the dark - the IR sensor, alas, is missing. But in the light, the camera quietly reads the face for any orientation of the device and works correctly in eight to nine cases out of ten.

Moderate autonomy, moderate charging speed

Of course, compared to the standard MiPad 4, the capacity of the built-in battery increased to 8620 mAh instead of 6000. A full charge lasted for 7 hours and 21 minutes of continuous video playback in Full HD at maximum brightness with the wireless interfaces turned off.

Autonomy only slightly decreased when playing videos from YouTube at maximum volume. In this mode, the tablet lasts for 6-6.5 hours. MiPad 4 Plus also showed good energy efficiency in games - in WoT: Blitz at max speeds it is possible and Grata 6-7 hours on one charge.

Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus

On the forum, some users wrote that the device takes a long time to charge - up to 7-8 hours. Probably, the vendor corrected the situation in new lots of devices: it took 4 to 5 hours to fully charge the test specimen from the bundled 5 V, 2 A adapter (without Quick Charge support). Not so critical, but I would like to quickly. On the other hand, you go slower - you will continue: fast charging can greatly deteriorate the battery.

The subtleties of mobile communications and features of iron

Forum users reported that MiPad 4 Plus lacks support for 2G and 3G networks for the mobile Internet (voice calls are not supported at all). This information was confirmed - the tablet works only in 4G. And since it is produced primarily for the Chinese market, there is no support for LTE band 20. It sounds scary, but the 3rd and 7th frequencies, which are used by Russian operators, actually work.

Making sure that there is adequate coverage in your region, you can safely buy the LTE version of the model - the network is caught well and works stably.

Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus

As for performance, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 accelerator Adreno 512 is enough for a comfortable game in WoT: Blitz at medium settings. "Tanks" showed themselves well even at maximum speeds without anisotropic filtering - fps stably kept around 60, although from time to time micro-freezes jumped. RAM in the device 4 GB. But, unlike the 8-inch version with LPPDDR3, the MiPad 4 Plus has an LPPDDR4X board. Due to this, the speed of work with several applications simultaneously or in parallel is slightly higher, and the power consumption is lower.

In the presence of one main camera 13 megapixel and 5 megapixel frontalka for video calls and chats. It is clear that miracles are not to be expected: the main camera in the tablet is needed first of all for fixing some documents or other useful information, but not for artistic shooting.

Specifications

DISPLAY
10.1 ’’, IPS, 1920x1200, 224 ppi
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU 660, 2 GHz
GPU Adreno 512
RAM
And the DRIVE
4 GB (LPPDDR4X)
64 GB (eMMC 5.1)
BATTERY
8620 mAh
CAMERAS
the main one is 13 megapixel (f / 2.0), the frontal one is 5 megapixel (f / 2.0)
FEATURES
Only LTE (without 2G and 3G), Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
Test results
GEEKBENCH 4
1666 single-core
5647 multi-core
AUTONOMY
up to 7.5 hours of video playback
up to 7 hours of play in WoT: Blitz

Results

Obviously, Xiaomi MiPad 4 Plus is released specifically for those who are not enough 8-inch display. Also, this is partly the work on errors - the absence of a fingerprint scanner in the younger model caused a natural bewilderment. In general, the device came out perfectly balanced, by a combination of characteristics - by four plus. The main thing is not to accidentally drop it (and it is easier to make it easier). And, of course, pleases the traditionally affordable price for goods of the Chinese brand.

OPPO AX7 review: three days on a single charge

2019-02-13T12:28:00.003+05:00

OPPO AX7 review: three days on a single charge

No NFC and USB Type-C, but there is a screen with a neat cutout under the front and symmetrical frames, good cameras, a catchy design and, most importantly, a capacious battery. That was a fresh OPPO AX7. What else is interesting novelty? We look and understand.

Trend Display

A large 6.2-inch screen occupies almost the entire front panel of the device. Frames on all three sides are not only minimal, but also symmetrical, which is especially important. Slightly knocked out of the common canvas only "chin", but it is made carefully.

The ubiquitous "bang" was not given the opportunity to once again beat the users: instead, the OPPO AX7 has a tiny cutout for the front camera. The resolution of the display matrix is only HD +. However, this is enough for comfortable work. Pixel ladder is visible only in contrasting fonts and from a distance of less than 30 cm. From the factory, the screen is protected by film. It is dense and high-quality, so it is better not to touch it for the time being. Moreover, there is no oleophobic coating under it.

OPPO AX7

Brightness, contrast, viewing angles - to all this there are no complaints. The display and temperature of the flowers are customized to taste. Not left behind and night mode. It is activated manually or automatically according to the schedule.

Tenacious battery

OPPO AX7 - not a designer dummy with a nice screen. Inside installed a powerful battery as much as 4230 mAh. Simply put, a smartphone lives without problems for two full days on one charge, provided that everything - social networks, Internet, music, camera - is used in working, uneconomic mode. By default, the smart power option is active. It is responsible for the optimal balance of performance and energy consumption. But without it, the gadget works hoo for how long. With moderate use, the device can be plugged into the outlet once every three days.

OPPO AX7

There is also a nuance: in the model there is no fast charging function. Included is an adapter for only two amps, which charges the smartphone for more than three hours. However, a third-party power supply with Quick Charge support does not speed up the process.

Three cameras

At the forefront of the manufacturer put the front camera, which even alone can do a lot. And blurs the background, and puts funny stickers, and decorates the face with the help of proprietary technology AI Selfie Tune. The last enhancement takes on quite a lot, so the photos can be too “doll-like”. But the blur of the background manages the camera not badly, the main thing is to take care of decent lighting.

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Shot in automatic mode, HDR could not pull the picture
Shot in automatic mode, HDR could not pull the picture

On the back are two cameras. The first and main module of 13 megapixels is capable of making decent for an average-sized smartphone pictures. Only be careful when using the HDR mode. It does not align the image across the entire field of the frame, but makes the photographs too dark and contrasting.

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Auto mode, f / 2.2, shutter speed 1/100, ISO 111
Auto mode, f / 2.2, shutter speed 1/100, ISO 111

But the smartphone boasts an adequate background blur, for which the second module is responsible. His resolution is only 2 megapixels, but he works out the portrait mode almost at the flagship level. It is a pity that with the active bokeh the extended dynamic range is not available. As a result, the background can be not only zamylennym, but also overexposed. This is especially true in winter when there is bright white snow all around.

OPPO AX7

Background blur, HDR and other effects are not available.

Plus, the two-time zoom does a good job - again, thanks to the second camera. Approximation does not adversely affect the details and other parameters of images.

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No zoom
No zoom

In terms of video, the device does not show anything outstanding: the usual 30 fps at 1080p resolution. Stabilization is neither optical nor electronic, so the smartphone needs to be held tight.

Bright design

The manufacturer has relied on the bright colors of the case. Available in two colors: gold and dark blue. Both shimmer and sparkle with a longitudinal pattern on a curved glossy lid. Surprisingly, it collects less fingerprints than the screen. Perhaps it still has an oleophobic coating.

Special mention deserves the fact that the cameras protrude above the plane of the panel rather modestly, due to which the smartphone does not swing when it lies flat. In modern devices, this is rare, most often the photo module is noticeably bulging. Fortunately, OPPO AX7 went against the trends.

OPPO AX7

In general, we have a comfortable device to use. Of the unusual, only two points should be noted. First, the volume buttons and the power key are slightly shifted to the center of the device. Surprisingly, it is convenient. Secondly, the multimedia speaker was placed to the left of the micro USB port. In order not to drown out the sound of the game, right-handers will have to turn the gadget upside down.

Software chips

A modern smartphone includes not only hardware, a screen and fancy cameras. For the user experience to be positive, you need high-quality software. In this regard, the OPPO tried their best.

OPPO AX7

There are a bunch of useful tools like application cloning and special game mode. When you start a toy, the gadget becomes deaf to notifications, but that's not all. System redistributes resources for the sake of gaming performance, besides limiting the background activity of programs on the network. Everything is aimed at a comfortable and trouble-free gameplay.

OPPO AX7And what about iron

Snapdragon 450 is not expected to get crazy performance. This is an economical processor for everyday use and periodic gaming sessions. The system confidently loads any modern titles, though not without limitations. So, PUBG Mobile is playable only on medium parameters. Anything higher is simply not available. And in World of Tanks it will turn out to come off properly on high graphics settings. In this case, you can safely count on a stable 40-45 fps.

For the rest of the gland there are nuances: both positive and negative. Despite the beginning of 2019, OPPO does not indulge NFC users and modern ports like USB Type-C. Only micro-USB, only hardcore. No, and dual-band Wi-Fi - only the usual 2.4 GHz. But the manufacturer made it possible to install microSD cards without sacrificing a second SIM card - the slot is separate. There is also a standard audio output, the presence of which in our time must be clarified before buying a new smartphone.

OPPO AX7

Specifications

DISPLAY
6.2 ’’, IPS, 1520x720, 271 ppi
CHIPSET
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 CPU
GPU Adreno 506
RAM
And the DRIVE
3 GB
64 GB
MAIN CAMERA
13 Mp + 2 Mp, 1080p / 30 fps
BATTERY
4230 mAh
FEATURES
Drop-shaped screen, capacious battery
Test results
ANTUTU
75,303
GEEKBENCH 4
781 single-core
3904 multi-core
AUTONOMY
up to 18 hours of video playback

Results

The OPPO AX7 has something to offer the user, tired to charge the smartphone daily. The model lives effortlessly on one charge for two full days, and with proper moderation, this figure can be increased to three - an unheard of result for 2019. In addition, the device pleases with a pleasant geometry from the point of view of geometry and a good gaming performance for its price. Yes, it does not have NFC and a modern USB Type-C port, but so far it is quite possible to do without them.

Honor View 20 review: "front sight" instead of "monobrow" and 48 megapixels

2019-02-13T12:24:00.001+05:00

Honor View 20 review: "front sight" instead of "monobrow" and 48 megapixels

While others show prototypes, Honor has released a flagship. Meet the first smartphone with a “embedded” straight into the screen a selfie module and a main camera with a 48-megapixel sensor. We wanted a powerful processor and an interesting set of technologies? Get it!

Goodbye, "monobrovy"

When you take Honor View 20 in your hands, you intuitively recognize the flagship breed. The shape, size, smooth edges of the aluminum frame, V-shaped pattern under the glass. All this is intriguing before turning on the device. Finding an analogue of the texture of the back panel, shimmering in the light, will not work at all - this is not the case with competitors.

The screen is impressive in size, the frames are small, and the front camera, mounted inside the display, makes the design futuristic. The display shows a juicy picture, does not flicker and pleases with a large range of brightness adjustment. The LTPS matrix installed in the device is, of course, not as “acidic” and contrasting as OLED displays, but the eyes almost never get tired. A gadget with such a diagonal has not only to fleeting entertainment, but also to thoughtful long-term use. It is easy to catch yourself thinking that for the second hour you have been productively hanging on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum from a smartphone, although all this time the laptop is on the table.

Honor View 20

Particularly meticulous will get to the display settings. They have a blue light filter, color profiles, calibration by color wheel. You can make the screen more yellow at night, richer during the day, or adjust the nature of the display to your liking.

Interestingly implemented interface with the "front sight". Like "monobrow" in other devices, the "mole" is easy to disguise with color by ticking the appropriate checkbox in the settings. When watching a video and during games, you can expand the image on the entire display. Or turn on the black fields so that the front camera is not visible. In full-screen mode, the front sight is visible on a light background, but not very annoying. Such a solution subjectively looks better than an idea with a "mono-brow", although you can hardly call it ideal.

Honor View 20

In the full-screen mode, the front sight is visible on a light background, but not very annoying. Not Magic - Magic UI

The properties of the OS mysterious inscription - Magic UI 2.0.1. New OSes? Not. Same EMUI, only slightly customized. Other colors of elements, new wallpapers, and inside - Android 9.

Standard Android navigation is removed in the settings. Instead, turn on the floating navigation button. Not that? Then you have to go all serious - finally learn full-screen gestures in the style of iOS. Freedom of choice and variation of settings - this is what distinguishes the proprietary shell from the stock one. The selection of free themes is huge. They enliven not only home screens, but also change the layout of the lock display.

In addition, the load with Magic UI is a rich set of useful programs: a convenient "dialer", organizer, own software for notes, and so on. About music lovers, too, have not forgotten. The built-in enhancer handles everything that sounds: the audio stream of the regular player and the stream of YouTube. Although FM-radio in 3D-mode, listen.

Honor View 20

Freedom of choice and variability of settings are the beneficial differences between the branded shell and the stock shell.

All at once

The top model is hard to imagine without a set of familiar technologies, and the fresh Honor does not disappoint. The smartphone is equipped with an NFC module, so it can replace a bank card. Also, the machine reads transport tickets without any problems.

The quality of Wi-Fi does not cause complaints. Particularly pleased with the navigation module. It is double (with support for several frequencies), that is, it keeps communication with satellites confidently even in adverse conditions.

The unlock system for the face quickly works during the day, with a slight delay at dusk and — unexpectedly — succumbs at night. Apparently, for the sake of safety, the flagship decided to abandon the simplified recognition algorithms, so the device turned out to be capricious.

Honor View 20

But enter the PIN in the dark is not necessary. There is a fingerprint scanner, which does not present any bad surprises - 20 out of 20 test responses, the delay is minimal. And that's not it. Oldfags will certainly appreciate the IR-port.

Well, isn't it a miracle - using the flagship of 2019, turn off the CRT TV of a concierge at a distance?

In addition, the novelty supports many specific functions. For example, connecting to a computer through its own HiSuite file-sharing software and quick access to the functions of a wireless monitor. There is even an option controller, reminiscent of Kinect. In order to control the game, you will have to jump, swing your arms - in a word, to do exercises, not waiting for Monday. However, the experimental gamer mode is supported only in some titles and, in addition to the TV, requires a proprietary docking station.

Megapixel Klondike

The honor of Honor View 20 is a camera based on the Sony IMX 586 sensor. There is no interpolation and other tricks - this is a fair 48 megapixel. The camera allows you to shoot in 48-megapixel format with simultaneously included AI, and with increased clarity (gluing together several frames). There is also a special night mode - to improve the sensitivity of the resolution is reduced to 12 megapixels. Data from three pixels are combined into one to get the equivalent of a matrix with a good “bold” grain (1.6 μm). And this is despite the fact that the physical pixel size on the sensor is 0.8 microns.

In daylight, all 48 million pixels form a picture with the highest resolution. At night, they also work together, helping to take bright pictures with less noise.

Another important feature of the smartphone is the TOF 3D camera. Yes, that same “second” lens, because of which some people think that in Honor View 20 there is a classic dual photo module. In fact, it’s not really a camera, but rather an auxiliary sensor. The second "eye" determines the direction of movement and the contours of objects in the frame, calculates the distance to them, helping the software. Thanks to this sensor, coupled with neural network modules and a fast processor, Honor View 20 has many interesting additional modes. The phone quickly adds multi-layer effects during video shooting, models studio lighting in a photo, improves growth portraits, processes a figure based on a 3D model even on video, and is able to blur and replace the background.

Honor engineers also did not sacrifice the traditional arsenal of opportunities: some of the usual functions were transferred to the “More” menu. In this section, there is a manual professional mode available, RAW recording, separate options for night shooting from a tripod, HDR and much more.

1/17
Night mode, 12 MP. Pay attention to good light sources.
Night mode, 12 MP. Pay attention to good light sources.
With 32-fold slowdown at 960 frames per second, the smartphone copes in HD:

Quality 4K shooting pleases. Digital stabilization works fine, the picture is surprisingly great both during the day and at night. Digital zoom is also good. They are comfortable to use up to about 3x. If you set more, pixelation is noticeable.

Turbocharging

Many of the above chips are impossible without the top 7-nanometer processor Kirin 980, which is equipped with a phone n To perform simple operations, it uses the so-called small nuclei - the charge is saved. When performing resource-intensive tasks include "medium" and "large" cores (Cortex-A76 2.6 GHz). In addition, the SoC has a dual neural network module responsible for artificial intelligence. Without it, the device could not so quickly determine the best camera settings for 1,500 different scenes, separate moving objects from the background, and perform a number of other operations. In some games, Honor View 20 produces a particularly smooth picture - thanks to the proprietary optimization of the GPU Turbo.

No need for a power bank

The phone supports the SuperCharge proprietary fast charging protocol, which works when using the included charger. Using a standard adapter (5 V / 4.5 A, 22.5 W), you can charge the gadget up to 55% in just 30 minutes. As for autonomy, in this device, despite the huge IPS-screen, it meets modern standards. A full charge is enough for one or one and a half days of work in mixed mode (from 6 to 7.5 hours of the on screen). At maximum load, for example during battles in WoT, everything is discharged much faster - up to 24% per hour (increased performance mode). The situation is better with video: autonomy is sufficient for 16 hours and 20 minutes of continuous playback of a video (airplane mode, average display brightness).

Honor View 20

Specifications

DISPLAY
6.4 ”, IPS, 1080x2310
CHIPSET
CPU Kirin 980
GPU Mali-G76
RAM
And the DRIVE
8 GB
256 GB
MAIN CAMERAS
48 Mp, f / 1.8 + TOF 3D
BATTERY
4000 mAh
FULL CHARACTERISTICS
Honor View 20 in DevDB
Test results
ANTUTU
307,767
GEEKBENCH 4
single-core 3324
multi-core 9973
INJUSTICE 2
30 fps
WORLD OF TANKS (MAX)
60 fps
AUTONOMY
more than 4 hours of 3D games
more than 16 hours of video playback

Results

Honor View 20 - the advanced smartphone of 2019. Camera with honest, not interpolated 48-megapixel, powerful stuffing, fast charging, NFC, excellent screen. The smartphone with a bang copes with photo and video shooting under a variety of lighting conditions, it works well in games and applications - and what else do you need? Yes, perhaps, stereo speakers or, say, water resistance. But how would this affect the cost of an already expensive gadget?

Huawei Nova 3i vs. iPhone X: Looking for Flagship Features at Rp. 3 Millions

2019-02-11T14:07:00.003+05:00

Huawei Nova 3i vs. iPhone X: Looking for Flagship Features at Rp. 3 Millions

Since its launch last year, it is undeniable that the iPhone X has always been the dream smartphone of people. The flagship product launched by Apple has always been the benchmark for comparison of several rival brands. Not only that, from several aspects such as the design and features on the iPhone X, it became the inspiration of its rivals.

It's just that one thing that can't be denied is the complaint of some people, the exorbitant price. Departing from these demands, several brands are competing to offer alternative products as a more affordable option than proposing an iPhone X by reaching deeper pockets.

These choices certainly come from rival platforms namely Android. Various choices with different price ranges try to be offered to "shake up" the general public's view of iPhone products which are always mentioned as a mainstay. Are the features offered by the iPhone X can only be available on the smartphone flagship class. Or actually you can have it at a smartphone with a more affordable price.

This time we tried to take a comparison with a class smartphone at a price of Rp. 3 millions, namely Huawei Nova 3i. Nova 3i is quite representative of some aspects of the iPhone X, both in terms of design and features. But will the quality be similar? For a more complete review, refer to the comparison of Huawei Nova 3i vs. iPhone X below.

Charming design

For some smartphone users, design is one of the important things to be considered. Of course as a lifestyle product, it is undeniable that smartphone design will determine the views of consumers. Smartphones with attractive designs will certainly be glimpsed by consumers.

Apple products usually always present a design that spoils the eyes. Do not miss the iPhone X product, which carries a premium design with glass material and attractive metal frames. Ergonomically this device also feels comfortable in the grip and has a built quality that is quite sturdy.

This seems to be enough to inspire Nova 3i by presenting glass material and metal frames. Do not stop there, Huawei added an elegant impression on Nova 3i devices with stunning color choices namely Black and Purple Iris. Iris Purple combines two colors namely blue and purple with innovative gradations.

For matters of design, of course, it will return to the taste of each user. See the two smartphones below, which one do you think is more interesting?

Screen Size

Smartphone screen sizes offer more and more days. But not just big, of course, it must be balanced with comfortable ergonomics. The iPhone X which was launched last year is also present as Apple's smartphone which carries the largest screen, which is 5.8 inches with a FullHD + AMOLED panel. Carrying the concept of fullscreen and notch, the iPhone X instantly became the screen trensetter that was followed by various other smartphone brands.

Including Nova 3i which now also comes with FullScreen and Notch screens. However, Nova 3i tries to offer a larger size of 6.3 inches with FullHD + resolution. With a larger screen size, of course, users will be more cool and satisfied when doing multimedia activities such as playing games or watching videos.

2019-02-11T14:03:00.000+05:00

Review of the ASUS ZenFone 5Z Smartphone: Fast, Attractive, and (Enough) Cheap

A few months ago, ASUS announced its new line of smartphones that will be present in Indonesia, from the ZenFone 5 Series line. At that time, there were three smartphones called ASUS that would be present, namely ZenFone Live, ZenFone 5, and the ones that are their flagship products, ZenFone 5Z! The presence of ZenFone 5Z to Indonesia is certainly an interesting thing, considering that in the previous generation ASUS did not present their flagship devices to Indonesia, for several reasons.

Indeed, during the announcement a few months ago, ASUS still can't confirm when they will start to market the ZenFone 5Z. However, after several months of waiting, the smartphone was finally ready to compete in Indonesia's top-class smartphone market! The Jagat Gadget team also had the opportunity to try out the capabilities of this 5Z ZenFone.

What are the things offered by ASUS in this flagship smartphone? Let's discuss in this review article!

Design
Let's start by briefly discussing the design of this ASUS ZenFone 5Z. At a glance, the design of this 5Z ZenFone will look very familiar, especially if you are following smartphone reviews we've ever made. This is reasonable, because the design of the ZenFone 5Z is exactly the same as ZenFone 5, which we released a review a few months ago.

The ZenFone 5Z uses a "modern" design, with a 6.2 "screen with a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels that has a notch. This screen uses an IPS panel and is coated with Corning Gorilla Glass, and has a color gamut of 96% DCI-P3, which makes it able to be said to offer an excellent color range for enjoying multimedia content. The screen ratio of this smartphone, compared to the front of the body, is in the range of 84%, not the highest, but is good for now, with dimensions of the body 153 x 75.7 x 7.9 mm. That dimension makes this smartphone has the same width and height as ZenFone 5, with a thickness of only 2 mm.

This smartphone has three physical buttons, namely power and volume up / down, all of which are placed on the right side. There is no physical navigation button on this smartphone. The SIM tray can be accessed from the left side of the smartphone, where the tray is a hybrid type, which can hold 1 Nano SIM and 1 Micro SD or 2 Nano SIMs. As for connectivity ports, there is a USB Type C and audio jack located on the bottom of the smartphone.

Related to the physical button on the right side of this smartphone, because the design is exactly the same as ZenFone 5, a little lack of ZenFone 5 that we feel is also present on this smartphone. The position of the power button of this smartphone in our opinion is too low. This makes the "reflex" of the finger when using this smartphone is pressing the "volume down" button which is placed in a position that is considered more ideal for the power button. Even so, this should be more a matter of habit, and users should be familiar with this position after using it for a while.

Switch to the notch on the top side of the screen of this smartphone. ASUS of course puts this smartphone selfie camera in that section, along with several sensors and earpieces. While on the back, ASUS places the main camera with dual-camera configuration, in the upper right area of the back side. The fingerprint scanner from this smartphone is also placed on this back side.

The body of the ZenFone 5Z is built from metal, with a choice of colors Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver. The unit borrowed for this review is Midnight Blue. Overall, the body of this smartphone is fairly sturdy, comfortable to hold even though it is a little slippery, but the design makes it easy to look dirty with fingerprints when the user does not use the cover when using it.

Sales Package
ASUS sends this 5Z ZenFone along with its complete sales package. This box has a plain design, with dark colors, similar to the body color of this smartphone, and large enough, at least thicker than the ZenFone box 5. Inside the sales package, besides the ZenFone 5Z smartphone unit, there are also supporting equipment, such as:

Jelly Case
Ejector Pin / Tray
Headset
Charger 5V / 2A, 9V / 2A
USB to USB Type C cable
Document Package

What was presented by ASUS in the sales package of the ZenFone 5Z is quite reasonable for today's middle-class smartphones. Indeed, this sales package cannot be said to be very complete or luxurious, it is fairly standard, but it includes what is generally needed to support its use. In short, the included sales package is not disappointing for smartphones in this class.

Review Smartphone Android: Honor 8X

2019-02-11T13:59:00.003+05:00

Review Smartphone Android: Honor 8X

One of the new smartphone brands that were present at the beginning of 2018 is the Honor brand, where it is unmitigated directly presenting various types of new devices, ranging from entry classes to premium classes owned by them. Even though it is not as popular as other big brands, Honor is able to prove itself with the presence of a variety of upper middle class devices that have qualified specifications with good performance.

Before closing in 2018, Honor presented another new device, the Honor 8X. Claimed as Honor's "hero" device, the Honor 8X comes with specifications, performance, cameras and batteries that are believed to be able to meet the lifestyle needs of today's young generation, especially for Indonesia's young generation. Let's see how tough the Honor 8X is, which was finally inaugurated on November 6, 2018 through the following review article.

Design

A glimpse of the main design of the Honor 8X, some might remember the design of the Huawei Nova 3i which has more or less the same appearance as this smartphone. Only, the rear body does not carry the color gradation trend, but still provides two different color tones that can be clearly seen by limiting a vertical straight line down. The rear body design itself reminds us of the previous Lenovo Vibe Shot smartphone design, so if the smartphone is positioned horizontally, the rear body looks like a digital pocket camera rather than a smartphone, which makes the Honor 8X body design unique.

The material used for the body itself consists of glass material that looks elegant. But to avoid spotting or fingerprints that make it dirty, it would be advisable to use an additional soft case. The color variants that will be presented for this device will consist of Black, Blue and Red. In this test, we get the color Blue.

The key and main operation of the Honor 8X is quite standard, with the main physical button in the form of a volume and power button (on / off) on the right side of the smartphone, while the left side is a dedicated dual SIM / microSD card slot so users can use all three at once.

For its main operation, the Honor 8X uses an always-on-screen button that can be adjusted / replaced with a swipe function if the user wants a clean screen from the button and is more easily seen. This navigation function can be set via Settings. Notch on the screen can also be removed if the user doesn't feel comfortable looking at it, which can also be accessed via Settings.

The position of the camera is on the back side, lined up across the bottom along with the LED flash. In the middle, there is a Fingerprint sensor that can be used to lock or open a smartphone.

The Honor 8X has a 6.5-inch screen compacted on a 5.5-inch smartphone with Full HD + resolution and a 19: 9 Full View display ratio. The super thin bezel of only 4.25mm allows the screen to be more spacious and spacious for a variety of activities. Honor 8X is also the first smartphone of this brand that has TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort certification where smartphone screens can reduce eye risk while protecting and providing convenience to the eyes of its users.

Specification

The kitchen itself uses the HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC which consists of 4xA73 and 4xA53, features a Mali-G51 GPU, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage capacity that can still be added up to 400GB with an external microSD. Users can embed two SIM cards together with a microSD card thanks to 3 separate non-hybrid trays. To improve performance, especially in games, Honor 8X will also get GPU Turbo which will be activated automatically when it detects certain applications or games.

Honor 8X has a dual main camera with a resolution of 20MP + 2MP with an opening f / 1.8 and is equipped with AIS Honor where the camera is claimed to be able to capture photos in Night or low light conditions with brighter without reducing the authenticity or natural impression on the photo. Equipped with AI, the main camera is also able to take pictures in 22 categories and more than 500 different photo scenarios for maximum results. For selfie cameras, the Honor 8X is equipped with a 16MP camera which is also equipped with AI, so taking photos in a backlight state is claimed to be able to display face objects and detailed and colored backgrounds. Details about the quality and results of photos from Honor 8X will be discussed separately on the next page.

For other features, the Honor 8X has 4G LTE connectivity, 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspots, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, microUSB 2.0 and USB On-The-Go. Honor 8X will run on EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, it will also have a 3750mAh battery capacity which is considered to be quite large in supporting serian.

The sales package itself is complete, in which the box consists of 1 unit Honor 8X smartphone, a microUSB cable that also functions as a data cable, AC adapter, soft casing, pin to open the SIM / microSD card slot, earphones, warranty card and user guide use.

Preview of Zenfone Max Pro M2: Increase according to expectations!

2019-02-11T13:54:00.000+05:00

Preview of Zenfone Max Pro M2: Increase according to expectations!

ASUS re-launched its newest smartphone which is the successor of the middle-class gaming smartphone Zenfone Max Pro M1, namely Zenfone Maxpro M2. The Zenfone Max Pro M2 brings several significant improvements in terms of both the design and specifications of the previous version.

The "eagerly awaited" smartphone device has come to our testing table. Of course we can't wait to try the greatness of this Zenfone Max Pro M2. Maybe you all can't wait to see the capabilities of Zenfone Max Pro M2. For that Before giving a full review, we will give you a little glimpse or preview of this Zenfone Max Pro M2.

Different from the previous version, the Zenfone Max Pro no longer uses a body with metal material but now looks with a unibody glass design. The device that is touted as the Next Generation Gaming has a 6.3-inch screen size with FulHD + resolution and a notch at the top. Screen-to-body ratio reaches 90%.

The power and volume buttons on the right side, the SIMCard slot on the left side, and on the bottom side there is a 3.5mm jack hole, microUSB and speaker grill.

On the back there are dual cameras positioned on the upper right side complete with LED flash lights. In the middle there is a fingerprint and the ASUS logo. The variant that we hold today is Blue which looks quite stunning with a mirror-like impression. No need to worry about durability, Zenfone Max Pro M2 has been coated with Gorilla Glass 6 protective glass on the front, although it has not been used on the back.

Going to the specifications, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 1.C GHz SoC and LPDDR4x 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Not only does the SoC increase, the camera side is upgraded where the smartphone is equipped with dual cameras 12MPF / 1.8 + 5MP depth sensing, and 13MP + Softlight LED selfie camera. Users can adjust their bokeh according to their own preferences, plus they have been provided with AI Dual Camera photography and camera recording capabilities up to 4K quality plus EIS stabilization features.

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which is also equipped with 12 Battery Safety technology. Just like its predecessor, Zenfone Max Pro M2 also runs using Android Pure Stock, which in January 2019 will be promised an update to Android version 9.0 Pie.