Feature of the new secure watch and smartphone from Alcatel

Smartphones Alcatel OneTouch Go Play features a 5-inch HD-screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 410 with 4 cores, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory. The battery of 500 mAh and 2 cameras: 8 and 5 megapixels. Working models based on version Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Watches Go Play work on a closed OS, there are no Android Wear here and does not smell. It is noted that the new product can work as with smartphones on Android, as well as with the iPhone. Smart secure watch device – from 2 to 5 days, the battery capacity is 225 mAh. Resolution 1.22-inch screen – 240 x 204 dots.

Source: phonearena

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Resource Which? compared the battery life of new smartphones Apple iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c with some competitive solutions based on alternative platforms.

Amongst the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c took part in the test smartphones Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini, HTC One and One Mini, BlackBerry Z10, Nokia Lumia 1020. The testing determines how long the device can operate from a single battery charge complete the implementation of conversations and web surfing via the 3G.

As a result, it was found that autonomy is a leader in the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4. He demonstrated the best results in both tests 1051 minutes talk time and 405 minutes of web surfing. Moreover, the separation from the nearest competitor in the call duration was 26.6%. The second place in the overall ranking has taken the smartphone HTC One. He was second in the test for the duration of a call (771 min) and fourth in the test for the duration of web surfing (339 minutes). Finally, the bronze medal was the model Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, which was able to work autonomously 746 minutes of talk time (third result) and 394 minutes of web surfing (the second result).

The device iPhone 5s found on the fourth position for the duration of a call (651 min), and the model iPhone 5c – in seventh (564 minutes). Test for battery life when web-surfing was a failure, smartphones Apple took it the last two places: 298 minutes at the iPhone 5s and 252 minutes in iPhone 5c.

The experts Which? note that while smartphones iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are inferior competitors in terms of battery life, they still show better performance than the previous generation iPhone 5.

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When it comes to “smart” clock Samsung Galaxy Gear many immediately recall the famous words of wisdom: the first pancake – lumpy. Immediately after the announcement of a novelty hit a flurry of angry comments, which recalled both essential and non-essential shortcomings device. Since then, Samsung is trying our best to do everything possible to appease the wrath of dissatisfied users.

Unfortunately, this lack of a short battery life without the release of the new model is unlikely to be correct, but to ensure compatibility with other mobile devices from Samsung is quite capable.

The South Korean giant Samsung has announced that after an OS upgrade to version Android 4.3 smartphone Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note II will support the “smart” clock Galaxy Gear. The company also announced its intention to bring the benefits of new items to the owners of smartphones Galaxy S4 Mini, S4 Active, Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3 and Galaxy S4 Zoom. It will happen at the end of October with the arrival of the update.

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With the fingerprint sensor Touch ID, which debuted at the heart of the smartphone iPhone 5S, Apple has stopped up his belt many producers previously tried to implement a similar feature in their mobile devices as it will.

Despite the fact that Touch ID is not ideal , it can instantly unlock the device and thereby save valuable time. After the announcement of the iPhone 5S, many predicted the invasion of mobile devices equipped with fingerprint scanners. It seems that soon the word analysts are backed by actions of manufacturers.

Community FIDO Alliance, the successor to the usual methods of cooking password authentication, promised that within six months the market will receive the first Android-based device, equipped with a similar fingerprint protection. This was stated by President Michael Barrett community resource USA Today . Recall that in the FIDO Alliance includes 48 companies, among which is Google.

It should be noted that the FIDO Alliance plans go far beyond biometrics OS Android. The main purpose community – a universal system of data protection, which can offer the widest range of authentication methods. Mr. Barrett even expects shortly to join the alliance and the company Apple.

At present it is difficult to say that this is a universal system of data protection, but one thing is known – a course for all-round protection of user data on mobile devices has taken not only by Apple.

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ZTE is known to most consumers as a manufacturer of smartphones budget and mid-price segments, which are often sold on the carrier markets. However, the portfolio of carrier-budget is not limited to vehicles. Gradually, the company enters new markets and manufactures vehicles in various price categories. With one of them – ZTE Grand S, we will introduce today.

Housing ZTE Grand S is made of frosted white plastic. On the back cover it dilutes black glossy insert the camera lens and speaker. The very smooth plastic, not soft-touch, but rather “tenacious.” The feeling that the machine can slip out of your hands completely absent. Assembling the unit is great – a one-piece body ensures that no squeaks and play.

Case dimensions are comparable to most other five-inch smartphone. Location of Controls standard – the power button and 3.5mm jack on top, the volume rocker on the right side, micro-USB connector at the bottom. At the ends of the cover plate is a slot for a SIM card (standard size) and memory card. The plugs are sitting pretty tight, and in their life there is no doubt. Below the screen are three touch-sensitive keys System (“back”, “home” and “menu”). In the hand unit is comfortable to contribute to it as pleasant to the touch plastic and rounded corners. The only drawback of ergonomics – is the power key, to unlock the device had to change his grip. The keys have a clear course and project slightly above the surface, making them easy to find by touch. 

Screen

In ZTE Grand S installed a five-inch matrix with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Natural color reproduction, thanks to the high resolution picture looks very smooth. The viewing angles are close to the maximum deviation in the picture does not fade, the colors are not inverted. Due to the lack of an air layer between the matrix and the glass gives the impression that the image is on the surface of the cover glass. In bright sunlight the screen fades, but still readable.

The minimum brightness level of 25.3 cd/m2 – a bit overkill for reading in the dark. The average level of brightness – 177.7 cd/m2, the maximum – 367 cd/m2. Automatic brightness control is working properly. In the upper left corner, a LED that indicates the status of the charging process and reports of missed events.

General impressions of the screen (image quality) – a purely positive, but there are a few comments. Oleophobic coating at the screen is not, as a result, he is well collects fingerprints, which are quite difficult to remove. Along the edges of his frames frame, extending above the screen at a fraction of a millimeter. It protects the screen from scratches when you put the device face down, she’s a little cut into the ear during a call – especially when it is felt long conversations. The sensitivity of the screen seemed a bit low, this was particularly noticeable in the upper area when removing the strip notifications – most likely it is a feature of the test sample.

The software part of the shell

The smartphone runs on the Android operating system version 4.1.2. Standard launcher and icons are replaced own. The maximum number of desktops – 9, it is possible to select an animation when changing desktops. The main differences from the standard Android interface hiding in the scheme of the lock screen notifications and stripes.

To unlock the smartphone should hold your finger on the “lock” for about a second, when you hold something around there like a luminous band – as if the end of the fast-moving clock hands leaves its mark. If on the lock screen to return the gesture pinch-to-zoom, will be six shortcuts for quick access. To do this, always having to use the second hand, which is questionable in terms of ergonomics. Two labels (unlock and sound modes) can not be changed, the rest you can assign any of your installed applications, or leave them blank. You can not change the number of labels.

The string contains two tabs notifications – notifications and switches (labels), you can navigate between them swipe. The tab with the labels can be up to eight switches and up to eight application shortcuts. Long press on the label does not translate into the appropriate setting item.

The scheme of the notification bar is borrowed from some popular custom firmware. If you pull the notification bar, spending on the left side of the screen, then you get to notice, on the right – fast settings and shortcuts to applications. Unfortunately, you can configure this functionality is not provided.

The manufacturer has arranged another addition, calling it a Mi-POP. In fact, it is analog on-screen control buttons that are displayed on top of any application. By default, the only visible button “back”. If it is to pull a little to the side, she turns into a diamond of four buttons – “back”, “home”, “menu” and “recent applications.” Mi-POP is always docked to the selected edge of the screen and the desktop widget can be taken to its rapid inclusion. Such control can be useful if you are uncomfortable to reach for the standard control buttons.

Application Menu supports various sorting options. It is possible to create folders and hide individual application.

The manufacturer presets the entire three browsers – Standard Android, Chrome and UCBrowser. The latter is the brainchild of Chinese developers with enough good functionality (gesture commands, support for themes and extensions, trimming the width of the text and images to fit the screen, and many others).

To enter text, pre-installed keyboard TouchPal. It supports input swure, has many options, but it is better to use instead Stock keyboard or replace analog.

Dialer support T9 search for contacts. Keyboard keypad is optimized for screen size – its size can be slightly reduced and docked to the left or right side for easy one-handed operation.

Overall impression of the shell is quite good, but there is a certain sense of incompleteness that suggests the idea that it would be better used here stock interface. Everything else, sometimes you can find the localization of flaws (such as “lose” instead of “reset”).

The hardware platform, memory

The smartphone is based on a quad-core platform Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064 + Adreno 320), supplemented with 2 GB of RAM. On the same platform built many other flagships of the beginning of 2013 (for example, Sony Xperia Z).

The pre-installed memory of 16 GB. Two are reserved for the application, 11 – for user data. It is possible to move applications to the internal memory card. After the download is up to 1.2 GB of RAM.

Launching applications is quick, large amount of RAM allows you to keep running a lot of programs. Today’s games are no problem. At the same time there are braking shell desktops scrolled sometimes with a slight delay – the effect of the lack of optimization.

As on other devices based on SnapdragonS4 Pro, problems with the Wi-Fi or GPS does not arise – both have good sensitivity, the unit quickly finds the satellites.

Camera

The smartphone 13 megapixel main camera, front – 2MP. The camera application has a simple user-friendly interface with a lot of different settings and modes.

Starts, the camera focuses and shoots quickly enough. About the quality of pictures you can say one thing – it’s average is at an acceptable level. This applies to both images in a bright sunny day and artificial light. The presence of HDR mode does not help the situation – the picture quality and color remain about the same, but at the time the image is saved a few seconds you have to look at the words “conservation”. The front camera gives a good picture.

The battery operating time

Before the announcement of the network there were a lot of rumors that the Grand S is one of the thinnest devices with a 5-inch FullHD screen. As a result, for his appearance, he won iFDesign. But it seems to have achieved this at the cost of reducing the capacity of the battery – the battery inserted in the smart phone on 1780 mAh. Operation of the smartphone revealed that the average load (half-hour conversation, reading tape Twitter and some news during the day, hour and a half, playing games or watching videos, listening to music hour) smartphone can withstand the light of day. A more active use Grand S will ask to charge much faster.

To listen to the music we used a standard player, the volume on the value of 12 out of 15, the MP3 files with a bitrate of 320 kbit / s. In the read mode disables all wireless communications, including data transmission in a mobile network, and the display brightness set to 50%. Navigation includes a route in Google Navigation app. Brightness exhibited 50%, all data communication modules disabled. When playing a video display brightness set to 50%, the volume level on level 12 of a possible 15. A video file format MKV, resolution 1024h432 points, frame 24. When playing video from Youtube display brightness set to 50%, the volume level at 12 out of 15 possible levels.

Speakers, calls, multimedia

The smartphone uses software processing of sound Dolby Digital Plus. It has a positive impact both on the sound of the external speaker, and the quality of music in headphones.

Ringer speaker is loud, has a clear sound. If you put the unit on a table or sofa screen up, the speaker is covered and its volume decreases significantly, just as the speaker is muted when the smartphone is in your pocket. This can be a significant disadvantage, given the weak vibration – while walking in the pocket of his pants, he was not there. The sound quality of the headphones pleased – programmatically add some “bulk” sound, and the sound is clean, no background noise. For games and videos in the settings can include additional vibration, but in our sample, this functionality is not working.

The earpiece has an average volume level, in a noisy environment sometimes you want to add volume. Voices sounded natural interlocutors. When an outgoing call when a call connects your smartphone vibrates slightly, turn off the vibration can not be.

The smartphone has a FM-radio reception quality and good sensitivity.

The results

ZTE Grand S – smartphone, which leaves a little mixed feelings. On the one hand, we have a good-looking, high-quality assembled device with excellent FullHD screen and productive platform, on the other – a weak autonomy and a sufficient number of small childhood diseases that can fix with latest firmware release. In such situations, the cost always plays a crucial role. The smartphone should be available for sale at the end of October, the cost will be approximately 3200grn. At that price, he had time to fall in price is between Sony Xperia ZL, Lenovo K900 and Chinese smartphones with FullHD screens on the platform MediaTek MTK6589. The attractive price tag is sure to attract consumers, and with the sole objective disadvantage – low autonomy, you can simply accept it.

Liked

– Quality screen
– Slim and lightweight
– Productivity Platform
– The quality of sound

Do not like it

– Autonomy
– Slight vibration

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Design and ergonomics

As in most cases, to wait on the budget smartphone unusual design is not necessary. The front panel covers the protective glass, under which are located at the top LED-notifier, proximity sensor, automatic brightness sensor and a speaker.

Below are the hardware touch buttons. On the side skirts the perimeter of the housing silver bezel, which is a bit refreshing in general, featureless design. Located at the ends of the smartphone power button and 3.5mm jack (top), a microphone jack and Micro-USB (bottom) and the volume rocker (right). On the back cover are the flash and the camera lens (3 megapixel without autofocus).

The cover is made of soft-touch black plastic, which is good for tactile sensations, but bad for the appearance, as the cover is quickly covered with spots and stains. Cover can be removed easily, but sits firmly and removing it, you can get access to the connector Micro-SD. To replace the SIM-cards need to remove the battery.

In terms of ergonomics have no complaints. Mechanical keys have a clear course and are distinctively blindly, but the touch buttons have good sensitivity. And use a smartphone with one hand very easily thanks to the small size and weight.

The operating system and shell

The smartphone runs on the operating system of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with a standard shell and a small amount of pre-installed software. Standard web browser to easily open a flash video and loads pages quickly. It is necessary to highlight the program Megogo.net, with which you can enjoy watching the film of the same service. Also pre-installed is another interesting program – a keyboard TouchPal; can not say that it is definitely more convenient standard, but someone definitely enjoy. There is also a list of almost all preinstalled software from Google.

The manufacturer added to the display setting two points – the scenes and themes. Initially available in two scenes – they change the wallpaper and clock widget, themes also change color in colored boxes interface. These items are not able to radically change the style of the interface, but still allow it to change a little bit.

Hardware Platform

The smartphone is based on the MTK 6572 processor – a new budget processor, which includes two processing cores clocked at 1.3 GHz and a graphics subsystem Mali-400MP. His memory of the device 4 GB, of which the user can use about 1.3 GB. RAM 512 MB, after the 160-190 MB of available memory. Benchmark results can be seen below, but the subjective impressions can be said that the processor has a high performance both the test results and real use. Problems with the launch of arcade games is not, relatively demanding Riptide GP2 is a small hang-up on the highest setting. Slowing down the interface is not noticeable, and it is due not only to the standard interface, third-party add-ons are not spoiled, but the new processor. The only question is, to the amount of RAM – 512 MB by the standards of 2013 was a small, but in actual operation it is felt only by the simultaneous operation of two demanding programs – about multitasking here, you can forget, and the programs themselves and then fly out of memory.

With video playback standard player handles not the best way, because it is strongly recommended to install MX Player and Codecs to it and forget about all the possible problems with the playback of video files.

Dvuhsimochny are implemented in the traditional way: the smart phone has a radio, and when talking on a SIM-cards the other is inactive. Interface to switch between SIM-cards standard. Quality is good, the earpiece is loud, and the proximity sensor is working correctly. Also not satisfactory transmission of data over the mobile network as well as on Wi-Fi. Search GPS-satellites take a little longer – this is all a familiar disease CPU MediaTek. In addition, losses often occur GPS-satellites.

The sound quality of the headphones and the dynamics of the average, the volume is adequate. External speaker with volume close to the maximum, begins to rattle.

Autonomy smartphone is not outstanding, but good. While working up to an hour of calls a day, constantly active modules, Wi-Fi, GPS and transmitted over the mobile network smart phone easily lasted 2 days. If the device does not operate as active, achievable, and 3 days of battery life. AntutuTester showed 612 points, and that, given that the battery power is only 1400 mAh. Below you can see the results of a two-hour tests.

To listen to the music we used a standard player, the volume on the value of 10 out of 13, the MP3 files with a bitrate of 320 kbit / s. In the read mode disables all wireless communications, including data transmission in a mobile network, and the display brightness set to 50%. Navigation includes a route in Google Navigation app. Brightness exhibited 50%, all data communication modules disabled. When playing a video display brightness set to 50%, the volume level at level 10 out of a possible 13. A video file format MKV, resolution 1024h432 points, frame 24. When playing video from Youtube display brightness set to 50%, the volume level of 10 out of 13 possible levels.

Display and Camera

Probably the weakest point of the budget smartphone – it’s the display and camera. Let’s start with the display. It is built on technology TFT, has the resolution of 800×480 pixels and covered with protective glass. The density of dots per inch – 233 PPI. Multi-touch support five touch, sensor responsive. Auto Brightness is present, but it significantly lowers the brightness of the display, even in circumstances where it is not needed. Subjectively, the display shows a good picture with acceptable viewing angles and good for both TFT-matrix, contrast and brightness with a predominance of cold tones. Brightness values ​​range from 11.1 kd/m2do 270.4 cd/m2. The average brightness is 72.5 cd/m2 and it is enough for most comfortable working conditions, because in most cases a hand intuitively raises the brightness to at least 70%. The minimum value of the brightness is good and is perfect for reading in the dark. Display measurements also showed that the color gamut of sRGB is incomplete. This is what affects a few pale image. Chart color temperature shows a significant departure in tone cool shades, as evidenced by subjective impressions.

The smartphone is equipped with a 3 megapixel camera without autofocus with flash. The camera takes photos with full-screen aspect ratio (16:9) in a 1 megapixel resolution mode and standard (4:3) with a resolution of up to 3 MP. The settings of the camera a bit: selection of exposure, color effect (Mono, Sepia, Negative, Sepia green), shooting mode (night, day), white balance (auto, incandescent, daylight, fluorescent, cloudy), Flicker ( 50 Hz and 60 Hz) and the incorporation of location information. Camera settings are a function of face detection, self-timer (2 sec, 10 sec), Continuous shooting (40 and 99 blocks), the size of photos and, as mentioned above, the choice of the aspect ratio of the camera. Video settings let you turn on the microphone, change the audio mode (and regular meeting), choose the mode of slowing down.

In general, poor camera, the photo quality is below average, and the video is written with a resolution of 640×480 pixels at 10 frames per second.

The results

When choosing a budget system should pay attention not so much on its minuses, but on merit. The main thing with any smartphone – it’s stability, and for the test, ZTE V809 has shown himself well. 

ZTE V809 should arrive at retail on October 25 at the price of 949 USD.

Liked

+ Performance
+ Autonomy
+ Body Materials
+ Operating System Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+ Price

Do not like it

– Luggage
– Stability of the GPS
– A small amount of RAM

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Sony has officially unveiled the overhead camera QX Smart Lens , focusing on smart phones. In these devices, Sony has united almost all the electronics of its Consumer Digicam – a lens with optical image stabilization system, photo sensor, image processor, a battery, two microphones, and even their own slots for memory cards. Only about the screen and the viewfinder forgotten. While there, the Japanese took the role smartphone.

QX100 is the top model for $ 499. Since the end of September it will be available in the United States. In fact, we have a compact camera Sony Cyber-shot RX100M II without an LCD screen, which is estimated at Amazon at $ 750. At the heart of QX100 is an image sensor format 1.0 inch 20.2 megapixel resolution, Carl Zeiss wide-aperture lens and image processor BIONZ. As you change the focal length of 20 mm to 100 mm maximum aperture varies F / 1,8-4,9. New product offers 3.6 x zoom and supports video recording format MP4 (1440h1080 pixels at 30 frames per second). Capacity built-in battery will be enough for about 200 pictures.

QX100 dimensions are 62.5 h62, 5h52, 2 mm, weight (with battery and memory card) – 179 g

Sony has also thought about the budget option for lovers of photography and introduced a model with a more democratic QX10 price of $ 250. It is based on 1/2 ,3-inch 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, BIONZ processor contains a graphic and large-aperture wide-angle lens Sony G Lens (F / 3,3-5,9, the focal length of 25 – 250 mm). The device offers a 10x zoom, and records video in MP4 format resolution 1440h1080 points. The maximum sensitivity of the sensor is 3200 ISO, against 12,800 the older model QX100. Dimensions of the model QX10 are 62.4 x61, 8×30, 0 mm, weight (with battery and memory card) – 105 g

Both Campra connect to your phone via NFC module and transmit the captured photos and videos via Wi-Fi in the application Sony PlayMemories. New items are compatible with iOS-and Android-powered devices, support memory cards microSD and Memory Stick. The set includes a special attachment to the back of the smartphone and a tripod. However, to fix the camera on your phone is not necessary, because the devices are equipped with the shutter button, and additional controls for manual focusing and zooming.

Additional accessories include a soft carrying case and a separate carrying case with strap and is ideal for use with the latest phones Sony, in particular, the new smartphone Xperia Z1.

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As expected , Samsung at a special event Unpacked 2, introduced the “smart” watch Galaxy Gear. According to the head of Samsung’s mobile division of JK Tyre (JK Shin), the new product is ” perfect companion ” flagship smartphone Galaxy Note 3. The device supports voice control, allows you to take calls, and view the posts and different notifications.

Watch is equipped with 1.63-inch Super AMOLED display type with a resolution of 320×320 pixels. The “heart” of the device is a processor that runs at 800 MHz. Novelty is equipped with a truly integrated camera, which is based on the 1.9-megapixel back-illuminated sensor and a lens with autofocus. Camera to capture the power of low-resolution images and to shoot 720p video lasting no more than 10 seconds. In the configuration of the new items include 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal flash memory type.

The list also features two microphones (one of them is working on noise reduction), speaker, wireless module and Bluetooth (4.0), an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

Non-removable battery capacity is 315 mAh. Samsung has determined that it is enough for one day “normal” use of the device.

Big surprise is the support of third-party application developers. According to Samsung, at the start of “smart” will receive 70 hours of application, including Evernote and Path (for messaging), RunKeeper and MyFitnessPal (assistants in training), and others (TripIt, Line, Vivino and even eBay). Unfortunately, the applications can not be assessed yet.

Initially hours will be compatible only with the smartphone Note 3 and Note 10.1. Galaxy S4 owners will be able to test the device only after their smart phones will be updated to Android version 4.3.

In fact, Samsung Gear watches are “companion”, providing quick access to features such as S Voice and Find My Device, pedometer and applications listed above.

In markets in more than 140 countries of the “smart” clock Galaxy Gear will appear at the same time with the smartphone Galaxy Note 3. Sales will begin on September 25, the cost will depend on the country.

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After a couple of months after the flagship Xperia Z and Xperia ZL company introduced new models of mid-priced segment. On one of them – Sony Xperia L, we met today. The company’s website says that the Xperia L – «mobile phone-based operating system Android, developed by leading experts in the creation of cameras Sony», let’s see what came of it.

Features, appearance, assembly

The smartphone comes in a small cardboard box of white, where in addition to a smartphone, you can find a charger with capacity of 1.5 Ah, USB-microUSB cable, and documentation. Headset is not supplied. On the review sample came in white, yet there are versions of red and black.

Taking smart phone in hand, one wonders unusual form back cover – it’s a bit concave inside, it might even seem that because of this smartphone will be uncomfortable to hold in your hands, but in practice this is not an issue.

The device has a 4.3-inch screen, so the case has been quite compact, despite the wide border around the display. Keep him comfortable, concave back cover adds comfort for the smartphone in landscape orientation while playing games or watching videos. 

On the right side there are three physical buttons on the device: a volume rocker, a power button and the capture key. The volume keys and camera have a short stroke with a distinctive click when pressed. The power button is located almost in the center of the sidewall, it protrudes slightly above the body and is always easy to touch. You can only criticize the volume button – it is already on the bevel rear cover, and because of the short length of use to it is not very convenient. The headphone jack is located on top, and the microUSB connector for charging and syncing – to the left. On the bottom is a luminous strip that informs about the state of charge of the device, missed events, as well as the lights in the gallery.

The body is made of plastic milk-white in color. The back cover is a bit of flex in the lower part, and the bending hear some creaking. It snaps into many small clips, but in the power button is loose to the body – perhaps this is just a feature of our sample, because judging by his appearance, he had not passed through the hands of one. However, if this time is important to you, it’s worth checking before you buy.

Screen

Sony Xperia L has a display diagonal of 4.3 “with a resolution of 854×480 pixels, it is covered with protective glass, resistant to scratches, no oleophobic coating. Part of the screen occupied by the on-screen control buttons. Unfortunately, it is similar in color rendering with displays other smartphones Sony’s latest generation : The colors are faded and the black color looks rather dark gray. Interestingly, these features are evident mainly in third-party applications. When viewing videos and photos is not so noticeable – the effect of optimization Mobile Bravia Engine. Automatically adjusts the brightness of the brightness always puts a little more than necessary – obviously this is done to ensure that the colors do not seem so dull.

But the viewing angles are worthy of praise – even in a strong rejection of the brightness almost falls, the colors are not inverted, and do not fade. In the sun, the display dims considerably, but remains readable.

The value of the minimum brightness of 51.5 cd/m2 at 50% illumination – 186 cd/m2, the maximum value is 361 cd/m2. Measurements of color indicators confirm the subjective impressions. The screen supports four simultaneous depression.

The shell, multimedia

Smartphone running the operating system Android 4.1.2, is used as an interface shell Xperia UX, which significantly changes the appearance of Android. The reviews Sony Xperia Z and ZL already described the main advantages and disadvantages of the shell, so that will not be repeated here, we describe a few additional points. Folders are created by dragging and dropping labels on each other in the application menu also has the ability to create folders. If you have created a folder added to her several application shortcuts, and then delete all but one, the folder will remain in place until you release the last of her label. The switches in the notification menu to enable or disable the transmission of data or other functions, long press on the switch does not translate into the appropriate setting item. The ability to customize the order of the items or switch settings are not provided.

Small applications that are present in the flagship Xperia Z, no. Curtain notification is not available from the lock screen.

Noteworthy is the integrated keyboard Sony. From here you can choose from several layouts (T9, qwerty, qwerty with the introduction of additional characters), and color options, including individual keys smiles, points, voice input. Xperia keyboard supports the input by means of gestures, like Swype. The functionality of the integrated keypad eliminates the need for alternative options.

For speakers and when playing music in the headphones are available a variety of software settings. The external speaker is quite loud, his sound is visible in noisy environments. At the same time, the vibration is very weak – if the phone is in the pocket of clothing, his work you will not feel a thing. The earpiece is loud enough to talk in a peaceful setting, but the stock volume had almost none.

Memory

The device has 8 GB of internal flash memory, of which about 1.6 GB is reserved for the application, and 4 GB – for the user’s data. Of this amount, 1.3 GB is available for the installation of their applications, and 3.5 GB – for data. Also there is a slot for a memory card that is inserted or replaced to remove the battery.

Camera

The smartphone unit is installed Exmor RS backlit (8 megapixels). The device is able to record video in 720p, there is support for HDR-video. Instead of the promised marketers’ less than one second “launch the camera takes a second or two, which is quite normal for a mid-end smartphones. Pictures of the machine pretty quickly.

Camera app has many settings (including even the behavior of the button start the camera), leaving room for experimentation.

Under normal shooting conditions, the pictures are of sufficient quality both indoors and outdoors. The quality of images at night is normal, it is only slightly dependent on the selected shooting mode.

Performance

The smartphone is built on a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8230 + Adreno 305), two Krait cores running at 1GHz, RAM – 1 GB. In addition, a full range of wireless connectivity options – including NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n support work in two ranges. Still there is FM-radio with RDS.

In practice, this iron provides a fairly smooth operation of the interface, it works fast and stable. After the download is available for about 460 MB of RAM, which is enough for the background of multiple applications. The smartphone has no trouble with popular modern games. With the HD-video playback is also all right – a series of show at 720p in the container. Mkv reproduced without problems (using player DicePlayer).

Wi-Fi is fast, the sensitivity of the module is sufficient. GPS satellites are found in about a minute. Everything is quite expected and well. Below you can see the results of the different benchmarks.

Autonomy

Meals smartphone provides battery capacity 1700 mAh * h Although the performance capacity is not a record, in normal operation (synchronization between accounts Google, up to one hour of calls, a couple of SMS, Twitter, and tape reading news during the day, two hours of music, occasional video viewing) Smartphone easy living day light (without the use of modes energy savings).

The smartphone is mode STAMINA, which disables the transmission of data and background job applications when the screen is turned off, leaving only the active phone functionality. Available as a constant work in this mode, and run at a specific battery level. You can also allow specific applications running in the background. In addition, you can configure a separate disable various modules when the battery is low. Depending on the usage profile, phone, these modes can significantly extend battery life.

Conclusion

Sony Xperia L leaves a mixed impression – a smartphone has both its advantages and significant weaknesses. At the time of review of the cost of a smartphone in the shops of 2500-2700 hryvnia (proposals with official warranty). For the same money you can buy last year’s model as upper-middle price range, and many models of B-brands on the platform MediaTek, many of which will have a better screen and assembly.

Therefore, the device can only recommend to people looking for a loyal brand and a good camera for reasonable money.

Pros
+ Performance
+ Camera button camera
+ HDR-Video
+ Loud speaker

Cons
– Build quality
– The quality of the display
– A weak vibration motor

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MotoMaker – site for ordering individual smartphone Moto X The official release of the much awaited smartphone Moto X finally took place, although the interested buyers have yet to wait for its arrival in the market. To brighten up a little suspense, Motorola has launched a website MotoMaker , on which you can create your individual smartphone Moto X and order it. This is the resource Engadget .

Using the site MotoMaker user is able to choose from the many options available color schemes back cover, the front of the frame, the frame around the camera lens, push buttons and a volume control. You can also apply a unique label on the back cover and order a case. In addition to imparting a unique appearance apparatus user can also partially affect the device configuration. For example, the choice available capacity flash memory. In addition, you can customize some settings of the device. Customer can specify a unique label that will appear on the display when you turn on your smartphone, select a preset wallpaper, immediately connect to your account Google. You can also choose a color scheme and accessories that will be included with your smartphone Moto X: charger, headphones.

After choosing such an individual order on the website will automatically calculate the time required for its execution.

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