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Since the advent of the "smartphone" concept, all the major mobile phone manufacturers that had the resources to do so have begun searching for or creating the optimal operating system for a new class of devices. During this period, operating systems such as iOS, Symbian, Bada, MeeGo, Nokia Asha, BlackBerry OS and of course Android were developed. The latter is currently leading the list of the most widely used mobile operating systems in the world. Many analysts believe that Nokia could have avoided the sale of its shares and, to some extent, the loss of market positions, if the transition to Android was timely. However, the Finnish manufacturer relied on its own software development, which in the end could not compete with the software giant Google, with its Play market and hundreds of thousands of applications.

The operating system became a kind of way out of the situation. Windows phone, which is currently the main shell of smartphones under the Nokia brand. Despite this, many fans of the Android OS and Nokia products have been waiting for the moment of their joint cooperation, so today we can say with confidence that such a moment has come.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Nokia
Type, form factor	Smartphone, monoblock
Communication standards		850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
		900 / 2100 MHz
High speed data transfer	GPRS (up to 85.6 kbps), EDGE (236.8 kbps), HSUPA (up to 5.76 Mbps), HSDPA (up to 7.2 Mbps)
Quantity
SIM card type
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225): 2x Cortex A5 (ARMv5), 1GHz, L2 Cache - 512KB, 45nm process
Graphics adapter	Qualcomm Adreno 203: up to 245 MHz, support for OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and Direct3D Mobile
	5", 800 x 480 dots (187 ppi), LCD IPS, 16.78 million colors, touch (capacitive), multi-touch up to 5 touches, scratch-resistant protective glass with anti-reflective coating
RAM
Memory card support	microSD (up to 32 GB)
	1x micro USB 2.0 1 x 3.5mm mini-jack audio jack
Multimedia	Acoustics
	Microphone
	Additionally	Nokia MixRadio, equalizer
	Main	5 MP, ¼-inch sensor, f/2.8 aperture, focal length 32 mm, minimum focus range 50 cm, autofocus, HDR, flash, video recording with a resolution of 864 x 480 pixels at 30 fps
	Frontal	2 MP, f/2.8 aperture, 720p video recording
Communication options
	Navigation	A-GPS, HERE Drive, HERE Maps
	Accelerometer, gyroscope, light and proximity sensors
Battery	Li-Ion, removable: 2000 mAh, 7.4 Wh, 3.7 V
Charger	Input: 100~240VAC e.g. at 50/60 Hz 120 mA Output: 5V DC e.g. 0.75 A
	141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9mm
Operating system	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Official guarantee	12 months
Products webpage

Delivery and equipment

Smartphone NokiaXLDualSIM comes in a relatively small cardboard box, which has a very nice and colorful design. The packaging design does not contain unnecessary elements, and the colors used are very good in terms of perception. The entire front face of the box is occupied by a collage depicting three of the six color options for the body of the novelty: yellow, orange and green. In addition, the image shows happy users of the Skype application, which is preinstalled in the smartphone's memory by default.

On the back side there is a small list of the main characteristics of the phone and a few icons, under which there is a small string of multi-colored dots. The colors of the six circles reflect the full range of possible colors for the smartphone body, which, in addition to the three above, also include white, black, and blue options. The box opens sideways, not up, which is traditional for Nokia products. Due to the lack of a sticker (in our case), the inside of the box easily falls out under the device's own weight.

The Nokia XL Dual SIM package includes: a 2000 mAh Nokia BN-02 battery, a user manual, a charger with a fixed micro-USB cable, and a simple Nokia WH-108 headset with in-ear headphones. It is worth noting the absence of a USB ↔ micro-USB cable, which is used to connect the smartphone to the PC (it must be purchased separately), which for some is a drawback.

Appearance and arrangement of elements

Among mobile phone users, there is a positive stereotype about Nokia phones: they are always of high quality and original, well assembled, and the percentage of defective models is extremely small. Over the years, this approach has remained unchanged, so the Nokia XL Dual SIM smartphone can first of all be described as a reliable device that feels solid. Its design continues the tradition of the line Nokia Lumia, which still offers the user a rich selection of body colors. This approach can be called simple, but very effective way increasing the popularity of devices among young people, especially against the background of standard black and white monoblocks.

The novelty has a very attractive appearance, with a pleasant light green color scheme. The body of the device is made of polycarbonate with excellent tactile performance and build quality: we have not recorded any design defects or other shortcomings. We also note the good rigidity of the case: the smartphone does not bend and does not change its geometry with moderate torsion. The corners of the phone and the side edges on the back are rounded, which, subjectively, has a positive effect on the ergonomics of the device. The dimensions of the 5-inch Nokia XL Dual SIM are 141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm and weigh 190 grams. A fairly small case thickness stands out from these values, which still does not smooth out the feeling of the device's bulkiness.

The entire front side of the smartphone is covered with tempered glass (which manufacturer does not specify, but probably one of the versions of Corning Gorilla glass), which is not pressed through and, accordingly, does not allow distortion of the display image. In addition, the screen is protected by a fairly good factory film. It is thin and provides optimal tactile sensations, as well as quite decent protection against minor scratches.

Along the contour of the front panel, between the glass and the sides, there is a small plastic insert that rises above the level of the glass and thus protects the screen when the smartphone is upside down.

Above the display are: the manufacturer's logo, speaker holes, front-camera, light and proximity sensor. The mesh of the conversational speaker quickly clogs with dust, which over time can lead to a deterioration in the audibility of the interlocutor. The novelty is not equipped with an event indicator.

At the bottom of the front panel there is only one touch button, which, when pressed, performs the [Back] command, and when held, it performs [Home]. Subjectively, this button configuration does not create any discomfort when using a smartphone.

The back side of the device is represented by a lid, or rather - the base, which houses the main part of Nokia XL Dual SIM. In terms of the material of manufacture and tactile sensations, it has the characteristics described above. At the top of the frame is the main camera eye and LED flash, and at the bottom - slot multimedia speaker, which is covered with a fine-grained mesh.

To remove the cover, press on the protruding corners on the front side of the case. In general, the two parts of the phone's design are separated quite easily, while when assembled everything keeps just fine, and there are no gaps at all. As a result, when you first get acquainted with the novelty, you might think that the phone is solid and not at all collapsible. The buttons of the smartphone are part of the base (lid), which in some devices leads to poor tactile feedback, however, in our case, they are well defined and easy to press. Removing the cover reveals two Micro-SIM slots(one with support for 2G and 3G, and the second - only 2G), a microSD slot, and a removable battery.

On the right side of the smartphone there is a volume rocker and a power / lock button, on top - a mini-jack audio jack. The left side face is solid and contains no controls. The micro-USB port is located on the bottom of the phone. It is not covered by a plug, like the audio jack. In general, the smartphone is quite convenient, but you have to get used to the large and angular dimensions. However, a relatively thin body significantly smoothes the impression of the size of a 5-inch device. The buttons are conveniently located for the right and left hand, so they are easy to reach.

Nokia XL Dual SIM is equipped with a 5-inch capacitive display based on IPS-matrix with a resolution of only 800 x 480 pixels, which at this diagonal provides a pixel density of 187 ppi. In general, this value is quite enough to display a detailed picture. Firstly, due to the fact that the proprietary shell is practically devoid of particularly small elements, and secondly, a 5-inch screen can be viewed from a greater distance than a screen with a smaller diagonal. In any case, if you set yourself such a goal, then distinguishing between individual pixels is not difficult.

The display is not without the standard disadvantage of IPS matrices: there is a shift in the color field to yellow and purple hues. However, it would be incorrect to consider this feature as a disadvantage of the novelty. The screen has a good margin of brightness, the level of which is automatically adjusted based on the readings of the corresponding sensor.

Pleasant color rendering and a good level of contrast complement the overall positive impression of viewing information on a smartphone display. In addition, thanks to the optimal viewing angles, it is quite comfortable to view multimedia on a large screen without picture distortion. It is also worth noting the presence of an air gap between the matrix and protective glass, which slightly degrades the image. However, this parameter is hardly noticeable and very subjective.

The touch substrate has good sensitivity and supports up to 5 simultaneous touches. There is also support for double tapping to unlock the smartphone. The main disadvantage of the display is fingerprints, which appear instantly and in large numbers. The reason for this effect is the lack of an oleophobic (fat-repellent) coating. But there is a fairly good anti-reflective coating, which, together with a good margin of display brightness, allows you to clearly distinguish information under the sun's rays.

The novelty is equipped with one main mono speaker, which is located at the bottom of the back of the phone. It can be called quite loud, and the sound it reproduces is quite high quality, as for a smartphone. If this direction is disassembled into components, then we note very weak low frequencies (barely noticeable “thud”), mids cut in the lower range, as well as quite good and detailed high frequencies. As a result, the speaker can be described as a fairly loud tweeter that does a good job of playing media, gaming applications, notifications, and more.

The bundled headset provides a fairly good sound quality, but isolation from external noise is, of course, insufficient. Subjectively, in this regard, it is better to use in-ear (vacuum) headphones.

The speaker does a good job of transmitting voice: the sound is pleasantly detailed and moderately loud.

The Nokia XL Dual SIM smartphone is equipped with a budget, but very good main camera module with a resolution of 5 megapixels, autofocus support, LED flash and HDR function. In addition to the mentioned characteristics, the manufacturer provided more in-depth parameters of the camera module, namely: aperture value - f / 2.8; camera focal length - 32 mm; the minimum focusing range of the camera is 50 cm. Naturally, the numbers do not allow an objective assessment of the camera's capabilities, so let's move on to describing the shooting results.

The resulting images are saved with an aspect ratio of 2592 x 1944 pixels. Photo quality and detail is generally pretty good for a 5-megapixel camera. However, in low light, the footage is slightly degraded, as automatic does not raise the ISO level above 400. On the other hand, you can use the flash, but then you should expect an extremely incorrect determination of the white balance with a strong blockage in warm shades. The only drawback of the camera in photo mode is the small dynamic range of the module, which is why the frames are often crossed during HDR shooting.

We expected even more positive results from video filming, because. Nokia phones have always stood out in this regard for the better among competitors. However, the .3gp videos we shot are far from perfect: the video quality at 30 fps is not good enough even at high detail settings and maximum resolution (864 x 480 pixels), as well as the sound quality. In addition, attentive users may notice a certain image distortion effect that accompanies moving objects in the video example below.

The front camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels will be more than enough for video calls and self-portraits. It provides quite acceptable image quality and an optimal viewing angle for video communications. The f/2.8 aperture of the secondary camera module records video at 720p (1280 x 720 pixels), which is somewhat bewildering when compared to the rear camera's recording parameters.

The first thing we'll look at in the "modified" Android OS is the camera app. Unfortunately, the operating system prohibits the creation of "screenshots" of this application, so we will limit ourselves to a verbal description.

The interface of the camera application is quite simple, but intuitive. Quick access icons are standard on the left side of the screen. These include LED flash, white balance, exposure value, and camera settings. Clicking on the last icon opens an impressive list of additional options to the user, such as adjusting sharpness levels, auto exposure, noise reduction, saturation, sharpness, etc. At the top there is a slider for setting the required digital zoom value (the maximum possible is x4).

In the video recording points, you can choose one of three codecs for recorded videos, the duration of which, by the way, cannot exceed 30 minutes, as well as a codec for the audio track and several other options.

In general, and in terms of settings, the shell of Nokia X has brought a lot of interesting things, but as a result, the user receives pictures not much better in quality than in 5-megapixel Nokia Lumia smartphones. As for shooting video, only very undemanding users can count on a smartphone in this regard. It is likely that due to the budget orientation of the novelty, the video mode capabilities of the main camera are somewhat limited, or these are flaws in the shell itself.

Shooting examples

Movie examples

Smartphone daytime example in maximum quality 864 x 480 at 30 fps

User interface

So it's time to introduce you to the main highlight of the smartphone - its new operating system. Yes, it’s new, because hardly anyone would have thought that a Finnish manufacturer would simply take a “clean” version of the Android OS and install it on their smartphone. Although many users wanted just such an implementation of the novelty. In fact, Nokia XL Dual SIM comes with far from the most latest version Android OS - Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, but with Nokia X proprietary shell version 1.1.1.0 installed on top of it, which transforms the operating system familiar to us beyond recognition. As a result, it becomes as similar as possible to Windows Phone 8: the same tiles, the same functions, the same rather small set of applications, available only from the company's store.

Various kinds of notifications can be displayed at the bottom of the lock screen. To simply unlock the phone, you need to swipe (“swipe”) on a free area of ​​​​the screen. A similar action, but to the left on the notification will remove it from the screen. If the notification is relevant at the moment, then the user can quickly go to this application by making a “swipe” to the right, which is very convenient. Also, unlocking the smartphone is possible thanks to a light double tap on the body of the device.

The desktop resembles the one in Windows Phone, which, again, can be perceived in different ways. The user himself should clearly determine which option is better: someone likes large elements, i.e. "tiles", and someone prefers five or six desktops with separate groups of small icons. The desktop, in fact, is the main menu, which contains all the application icons. The user can place them to his taste, as well as move individual items to the created folders. The right "swipe" on the desktop flips the screen to the "Recent" page, which displays the actions performed by the user. This menu named "Fastlane" by the manufacturer. To configure it, there are the necessary options that allow you to choose which actions should be displayed in the feed. The smartphone has a good set of important programs pre-installed, such as Skype, social applications. networks, Opera browser, game programs and others. By the way, the manufacturer as a gift gives the buyer of Nokia XL Dual SIM one month of free calls to any country in the world, which explains the joyful faces of people on the front side of the device's packaging.

The notification panel has standard features that are visually modified by the graphical shell. Here you can enable/disable modules wireless networks and view system messages or go to device settings.

The main disadvantage of the new shell is the complete absence of absolutely all Google services(Google Play store, maps, etc.). For this reason, the Phone app has very limited options for syncing with Google account(only data and contacts from Google+, although they were not loaded in our case). If, for example, all contacts are stored in Gmail, then they will not be automatically loaded into Nokia XL Dual SIM: all data will have to be entered manually.

Instead of the missing Google Play app store, there are Nokia and Yandex branded stores. However, some users report cases of errors when installing some applications or inability to update them. In this case new version programs can only be installed after downloading the apk file from the computer. However, such cases are the exception rather than the rule. with interface standard applications, such as "Alarm Clock", "Music Player", "FM Radio" and a smartphone browser, you can see in the "screenshots" provided.

For user navigation on the ground, the cartographic application HERE Maps and the automobile HERE Drive are preinstalled. As for the support of the territory of our country, the situation here is the same: many maps are somewhat outdated, and there is no information about the transport system of many cities.

The Nokia XL Dual SIM settings menu already resembles the old Android OS in some outlines. The menu items are mostly standard, so we won't go into them in detail. We only note the changed appearance of icons and fonts.

As a small afterword, I would like to add that the Nokia X shell is in its early version and it will be difficult for a certain number of users to come to terms with some of the above nuances. The situation could be changed by the release of its new version, however, according to the manufacturer, this model will not be updated. On the other hand, experienced users in this area found third-party methods for installing Google services, which, of course, cannot be called simple solution tasks. If we assume who will like this shell, then, most likely, they will be fans of Windows Phone, Nokia, or users who want to learn something new. It will be quite difficult for supporters of the original version of Android to adapt to the changed interface.

Hardware platform and performance

Smartphone built on the basis budget processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225), 2 cores running at 1 GHz. The processor is made according to the 45-nm process technology, based on the ARM Cortex-A5 microarchitecture. The L2 cache is 512 KB. Graphics processing is performed by the built-in Qualcomm Adreno 203 graphics core with a working clock frequency 245 MHz. The graphics subsystem supports technologies such as OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and Direct3D Mobile. Volume random access memory is only 768 MB, and built-in - 4 GB. The internal storage can be expanded with a microSD card up to 32 GB.

The main disadvantage of a smartphone, or rather its branded shell, is the inability to install applications directly to the memory card. Instead, installation is only available on internal storage. At the same time, only 1.29 GB of the phone's memory is allocated for data storage. In other words, the user can install applications with a capacity of no more than 1.29 GB, which is why it is not possible to install, for example, the Asphalt 8 game, because. it takes up 1.35 GB of free space. This shortcoming could be offset by an OS update, but for this model we are unlikely to see it.

The test results, given the cost of the smartphone, are quite expected: the hardware platform does not show better performance. Nevertheless, its capabilities are more than enough for fast operation of the OS, applications, browser, Full HD video playback and smooth display of simple gaming tasks. During the testing period, no slowdowns of the smartphone were noticed, which indicates a good optimization of the software part to the power of the hardware components.

Communication and communications

The novelty is equipped with two slots for installing micro-SIM SIM cards. The first of them can work in 2G and 3G modes, the second - only 2G. Cards are easy to remove: no need to use tweezers. The hardware platform of the phone supports networks of mobile operators of the GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) and WCDMA (900 / 2100 MHz) standards. During testing of the smartphone, we did not find any shortcomings in the operation of communication modules, such as spontaneous resets or poor quality voice transmission. In this regard, Nokia phones have always been at their best.

The communication capabilities of the novelty are represented by Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi modules with support for 802.11 b/g/n protocols. When a smartphone is connected to home network with a bandwidth of 100 Mbps, we recorded the following data transfer rates: about 5 Mbps for receiving and 12 Mbps for sending information. Apparently, the Wi-Fi module has an extremely weak bandwidth. However, it is quite enough for viewing multimedia online, especially given the good signal stability and fast connection smartphone to the network.

The GPS module works correctly and allows you to quickly navigate the terrain using the HERE Maps and HERE Drive applications. In an open area, the device identified 9 satellites and was able to connect to all of them. The connection itself is quite fast and takes no more than 5-10 seconds.

Nokia XL Dual SIM is equipped with a removable lithium-ion battery Nokia BN-02 with a capacity of 2000 mAh, which, with a rather modest smartphone performance, allows it to show good time battery life for different usage scenarios. In particular, in the normal mode of operation, which involves several hours of listening to music, about an hour mobile internet and 30 minutes of talks, the phone confidently holds the battery charge for a day or two. To obtain more specific indicators, we conducted several standard tests.

As a result, watching HD video at 50% display brightness and enabled Wi-Fi and GPS modules drains the battery of the novelty in a little more than 4 hours. A game simulation using the Epic Citadel application (Guided Tour mode) with 100% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules on on a single charge was played for a little more than 3 hours before the battery was completely discharged. In general, the "survivability" of the phone can be described as standard. In this regard, the redesigned operating system did not bring revolutionary energy-saving technologies.

Charging the battery with a 3.75 W (5 V at 0.75 A) AC-20 kit takes about 3 hours. It is worth noting again that contrary to the common and very convenient way to connect a smartphone to a computer using a detachable charging cable, which is usually produced in the USB ↔ micro-USB format, the Nokia charger uses a fixed cable with a micro-USB connector. This approach is not very universal, because in this case, the user needs to additionally purchase a cable to connect the smartphone to the PC, since it is not included in the package.

Smartphone NokiaXLDualSIM can definitely be called a kind of leader, who is entrusted with the task of "running in" a new vision of the operating room Android systems. Indeed, Nokia specialists have changed the popular OS beyond recognition by installing their own Nokia X shell on top of it. How did the latter affect the usability of a smartphone and its main parameters? We think it's positive. The phone is very interesting in everything, starting with a beautiful appearance with a wide choice of body color options and excellent build quality, ending with a "fresh" software component. In this case, the bulk of users will most likely be divided into two groups: those who were waiting for the basic and already familiar shell, and those who are happy to rush to explore the new features and options of the updated software.

However, it should be borne in mind that usually in the history of the development of any software product its full potential is revealed over time. Therefore, the Nokia X shell also has some flaws. The main disadvantage of a smartphone is the inability to install applications on a memory card. As a result, only 1.29 GB of free space is available to the user internal memory phone for this purpose. Usually such nuances were corrected in next versions OS, however, according to the manufacturer this model will not be updated. In any case, the software platform from Nokia is worth the user's attention, as well as the phone itself, especially at a quite reasonable price, which is about 1900 UAH. or $160.

Advantages:

• pleasant and stylish appearance;
• excellent build quality;
• two slots for SIM-cards;
• branded Nokia X shell;
• large OS interface elements that will be convenient for many users;
• preinstalled HERE Maps and HERE Drive apps;
• map support microSD memory up to 32 GB;
• good photo quality in daylight;
• relatively low cost;
• high-quality 5-inch IPS-screen;
• loud speaker.

Peculiarities:

• The modified OS interface takes some getting used to.

Flaws:

• only 1.29 GB of memory is available to the user for installing applications;
• no USB cable ↔mmicro-USB included;
• no oleophobic screen coating;
• the absence of absolutely all Google services (Google Play store, maps, etc.);
• insufficiently good video quality;
• shellNokia Xwill not receive updates in this model.

We express gratitude Ukrainian representation companiesNokia for the smartphone provided for testing.

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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	77.72 mm (millimeters) 7.77 cm (centimeters) 0.25ft 3.06in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	141.35 mm (millimeters) 14.14 cm (centimeters) 0.46 ft 5.56in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	10.87 mm (millimeters) 1.09 cm (centimeters) 0.04ft 0.43in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	190 g (grams) 0.42 lbs 6.7oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	119.41 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 7.25 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Orange Green blue green Yellow The black White

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) System on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor.	45 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A5
Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 0 Cache (L0) Some processors have an L0 (level 0) cache that is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such a memory is not only more high performance but also reduced electricity consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than system memory, and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM.	1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 203
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted.	768 MB (megabytes)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	5 in 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	2.57in 65.34 mm (millimeters) 6.53 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	4.29in 108.9 mm (millimeters) 10.89 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.667:1 5:3
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail.	480 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	187 ppi (pixels per inch) 73 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	64.98% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution.	3.6 x 2.7 mm (millimeters) 0.18in
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and a wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1.389 µm (micrometers) 0.001389 mm (millimeters)
crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the diagonal ratio of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	9.61
Svetlosila Luminosity (also known as f-stop, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens aperture that determines the amount of light that enters the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the number f is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.8
Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera that is equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor that would achieve the same angle of view. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of the mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the 35mm diagonals of a full-frame sensor and a mobile device sensor.	3.33 mm (millimeters) 32.02 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, giving an approximate number of pixels in millions.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	864 x 480 pixels 0.41 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	digital zoom panoramic shooting Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a PTZ camera, a cutout or hole in the display, a camera under the display.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	3.0
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) HS

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours.	2000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Li-Ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network.	16 h (hours) 960 min (minutes) 0.7 days
2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	720 h (hours) 43200 min (minutes) 30 days
3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network.	13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	720 h (hours) 43200 min (minutes) 30 days
Characteristics Information about some additional features device battery.	Removable
	Battery model: BN-02

It is unlikely that there will be at least one person in Russia who has not heard of mobile phones Nokia. Even after all the rights to the Finnish brand have been transferred to the American company Microsoft, there is no need for connoisseurs of these devices to switch to gadgets from other manufacturers. Currently, there are enough phones produced under the Nokia brand. Among them are presented as budget smartphones, and those that belong to the middle category.

A striking difference between the modern models of this company is a wide variety of colors of cases. The youth enthusiastically accepted this decision. Of course, the manufacturer did not abandon the classic options for white and black. They are most often chosen by respectable people. But for those who love the positive, blue, orange, green and yellow specimens are presented. Such color variety can be found in the Asha and Lumia lines. Having released the new model Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim in the winter of 2014, the manufacturer did not change its style. What features does this smartphone have? Within the framework of the article, its characteristics will be considered in detail. Also, readers will find out what common malfunctions they may encounter when purchasing a Nokia branded gadget.

Equipment

Description of Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim Let's start with an overview of the packaging and a set of accessories. The phone is packed in a branded box. Its design is characterized by a playful style that sets buyers on a positive note. On the front side there are several photos of the device. There is also the name of the smartphone.

We will not dwell on the box for a long time, but rather take a look inside it. There is a standard set. It includes: phone, battery, documentation (manual, certificate, warranty card), headphones entry level and charger. The manufacturer did not provide additional accessories. They will have to be purchased separately. For example, there will be no problems with the choice of covers. They are presented in a wide range. Buying a memory card is also easy, the device supports a common format - micro-SD.

Design

Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim is a model similar in appearance to the devices of the Lumia line. The body has a clear rectangular shape. Polycarbonate is chosen as the material for the back cover. The manufacturer completely refused roundness, and this visually increases the dimensions of the phone. Physical dimensions of the case: 141x78x10.9 mm. The battery cover is made in such a way that its side faces create a kind of frame for the front panel. It brightens up the dark color somewhat.

Mechanical control keys are displayed on one side face - the right one. Here are the volume rocker and the power/lock button. On the front side of the Nokia 1030 is the control panel. It is issued as standard - three touch keys. They are responsible for the following functions: return, search and menu. Directly above the panel flaunts big screen. Above it, in addition to the speaker, there are sensors and a front camera lens. The manufacturer has not forgotten about the logo, so it will not be difficult to determine whether it belongs to the Nokia brand.

The design of the back cover is unremarkable. Here all the elements are arranged according to the standard scheme. At the top are the flash and the main camera, at the bottom - an oblong hole output speaker.

Assembly

The case of Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim at a cursory examination seems to be monolithic. This feeling is created due to the fact that the side edges of the back cover reach the front panel. However, it is not. The battery in the model is removable, so the developers provided access to it. The lid is not as easy to remove as we would like, but it will not be difficult to get used to it. If you pry it from the left side, then it will quickly succumb.

There are no comments on the build quality. During testing, the device performed well. No squeaks, backlashes and other extraneous sounds were found. Naturally, this pleased connoisseurs of the brand.

Those buyers who have not used Nokia smartphones before will have to get used to the shape of the case. Due to the lack of roundness, the device will need to be controlled with two hands.

Screen

The Nokia 1030 has decent screen specs. Although, according to many users, with a 5-inch diagonal, the resolution could be done even more. In this model, it is limited to 800x480 px. Naturally, this affects the level of detail in the image. Users will not be pleased with the pixel density either, it is only 187 ppi. Although the “squares” are not visible to the naked eye, this still affects clarity.

The indisputable advantage of the display is the IPS-matrix. This technology is currently considered one of the best. Wide viewing angles, deep color reproduction - all this can be appreciated by the owners of the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030. The color depth is 24 bits. The display is capable of displaying more than 16 million colors.

The advantages include the presence of proximity sensors and ambient light. With the help of the latter, the brightness level is adjusted automatically, which allows you to comfortably use your smartphone outdoors even in sunny weather. Glare, of course, is, but the information on the screen is easy to read. The proximity sensor frees the user from endless phone locks. During a call, you just need to bring the device to your ear and it will automatically lock. Provided by the developers and screen rotation. When this option is activated, the modes will be switched automatically when the position of the device changes.

Camera

Name cameras "Nokia 1030" strong point it is impossible, but they do not belong to the weak either. The main one is based on a 5-megapixel matrix. With its help, you can get photos with a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 px. Resizing is provided by the developers in the application settings. Poor lighting will not interfere with creating memorable shots. In such a situation, it is recommended to use the LED flash. It works in three modes: automatically, off and always on. If you need to enlarge the subject, you can use the digital zoom (4X). There are many important options in the application settings. It is worth noting that the developers have not forgotten about autofocus, which allows you to make the picture as clear and detailed as possible. It also has face detection, white balance, panorama and more.

The main camera also works in video mode. Recording is carried out at a speed of 30 fps. The quality of the videos is average. Resolution - 640x480 px.

The front camera is significantly inferior to the main one. It is based on a 2-megapixel sensor. The maximum photo resolution is 1886x1061 px. Selfies, of course, are not very good, but for video communication, its capabilities are quite acceptable.

Performance

The main criterion for choosing a smartphone is the level of performance. It is indicated not only by the characteristics of the processor, but also by the amount of RAM. Let's see what "stuffing" the developers used in the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030. The first thing that advanced users pay attention to is the chipset. This phone model uses the Qualcomm trademark MSM8225 processor with two cores. What does it give the owners? In principle, the smartphone copes well with all everyday tasks. However, it is worth noting that the number of rows of the Snapdragon S4 Play processor is only 32 bits. Currently, the 64-bit system is already widely used, which means that users will face some limitations. The maximum frequency to which the computing modules are overclocked also indicates an insufficiently powerful platform. It is only 1000 MHz. The main processor is paired with an Adreno 203 graphics card.

The indicator of "RAM" also indicates modest characteristics. In this model, it is equal to 768 MB. Built-in memory is only 4 GB. You can expand it up to 32 GB using micro-SD drives.

Operating system

The most interesting question asked by users in their reviews is what operating system is based on Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim. It is worth noting that users will no longer see a clean Windows version phone. This smartphone running Nokia X Software Platform 1.1. What does she represent? Combining two popular "OSes" - "Android" and Windows Phone.

Icons on the desktop have a standard look. If necessary, the user can change their size and color. If some application does not fit, then it is easily removed. In addition to these features, the developers have provided for the installation of widgets on the main screen. The control panel has similar settings to Android devices. Here you can select the main SIM card, activate / deactivate wireless interfaces, turn on flight mode, and more.

Battery

What is the capacity of the Nokia 1030 battery? The manufacturer used a 2000 milliamp per hour battery in this gadget. Type by chemical composition - lithium-ion. Let's consider its possibilities.

• Standby - 720 hours
• The duration of the conversation is 13-16 hours.
• At using Wi-Fi- 6 o'clock
• Mode music player- 37 hours

Such characteristics allow the user to count on working up to two days on a single charge. A significant drawback is the lack of power saving settings, so it would be useful to purchase portable battery(Power bank). You can charge your phone with either a mains charger or a USB cable.

Operation problems: common malfunctions

• If your Nokia 1030 won't turn on, don't rush to service center. The first step is to check the condition of the battery. If it is discharged, then you will need to connect it to the network and wait a few minutes. After that, it is recommended to hold down the power button for 5-10 seconds. If the phone does not show signs of life, then the help of a specialist will be needed. There are actually a lot of reasons for such a breakdown. It can be caused by software failures, getting the device wet, voltage drops during charging, careless handling.
• If the phone has stopped seeing the SIM card, then you will first need to eliminate the problems associated with it. To do this, you need to take another device and insert the card into it. If everything works fine there, then the reason is in the device. In this situation, it is recommended to immediately contact the service center, since it will not be possible to fix the breakdown on your own. The technicians will diagnose and find the problem. If you need to replace any parts, they will do the job without delay. For example, a Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim motherboard will cost approximately 1,000 rubles, but it should be borne in mind that spare parts are often installed not new, but used, but the owner is warned about this.
• If the user is unable to send messages from the phone, the first step is to check the short message center number. You can get it from the operator cellular network. If everything is entered correctly here, then the problems may be in the software. Most often, with such a malfunction, a phone firmware change is required.

Conclusion

So, the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030 review has come to an end. In conclusion, let's say that the cost of approximately $200 is not very justified by the phone. Most likely, only connoisseurs of the brand will like it. Currently, budget smartphones from other manufacturers are much more functional and even more powerful, so the choice is yours.

The company believed that Nokia smartphones with Android OS would not allow them to stand out from other manufacturers. As an alternative, the well-known Windows Phone platform was chosen. And although it has gained enough popularity recently, Android smartphones from other companies are sold much more often. Android smartphones are becoming more functional every year, while their price is decreasing. Given this, Nokia decided to create their own version of Android. The developers were faced with the task, on the one hand, to create a smartphone that will run Android applications, on the other hand, it was important that the device was not called an Android smartphone and there was no mention of Google. The operating system has changed beyond recognition. The company has put a lot of effort into making it look different from regular Android. The interface of the new operating system is a combination of elements from the operating systems Windows Phone, Android and Asha. The home screen is very similar to the screen from the Windows Phone OS.

The first smartphone based on the new operating system, Nokia XL, was presented by the company on February 24, 2014 at the Mobile Congress in Barcelona. The positioning of the new smartphone from Nokia is very simple - " bright smartphone for Android Applications. The main audience of this device is young people who feel the need for a smartphone, but do not want to spend a lot of money on it. Enthusiasts and developers may also be interested in the smartphone software, those who love to explore new things. Today we will take a closer look at the novelty and try to identify all the pros and cons of the smartphone.

Contents of delivery

The Nokia XL smartphone comes in a compact cardboard box, which is already familiar to other Nokia products. In the kit, in addition to the smartphone itself, you will find:

— Charger AC-20

— Battery Nokia BN 02 2000 mAh

- Nokia Stereo Headset WH-108

- Quick Guide

The equipment is rather poor, but it is due, first of all, to the low price of the smartphone.

Design

Nokia has always tried to be different in terms of design. The company's engineers often experimented with appearance of their smartphones, but one of the most successful, according to users, was the design of Nokia Lumia. In Nokia XL, as well as in the Asha line, they tried to create a cheaper version of the case, similar in appearance to the Lumia line. However, in Nokia smartphone XL uses inexpensive plastic, and the case is disassembled.

Another feature that is typical only for Nokia smartphones is a wide variety of color solutions. If most companies try not to present many different body colors, Nokia, on the contrary, considers this a plus. Thanks to this, the user always has the opportunity to choose exactly the color that he likes.

Smartphone Nokia XL can not be called compact. It measures 77.72mm x 141.35mm x 10.87mm and weighs 190g. The smartphone feels quite wide, and the sharp corners make it a little uncomfortable in the hand. If you convey the feeling in words, the device can be described as a "heavy brick". However, Nokia XL was created just for lovers of large smartphones, so the buyer will probably be ready for such dimensions of the device.

As for ergonomics, everything is familiar here. On the right side of the smartphone is a paired volume rocker, just below the on/off button.

At the top end there is a 3.5 mm jack.

The microUSB connector is located on the bottom. The left side of the smartphone is completely empty. It doesn't have any buttons.

The back surface of the smartphone is quite simple. It has a speaker hole, a 5-megapixel camera lens and a flash, as well as the Nokia logo. On the front panel there is a front camera for video calls and a single button under the screen, which plays a dual role: a short press - a step back, a long press - return to the home screen. The solution is ambiguous. Some will like it, some won't. Matter of habit.

The build quality of the smartphone does not cause any complaints. A matte case is used, when pressed, it does not play and does not hold together. For a budget device, the quality of the materials from which the case is made is excellent.

Under the back cover is the battery, as well as two slots for microSIM cards and a slot for a microSD memory card.

Display

The smartphone uses a 5-inch screen. An IPS-matrix with a resolution of 800x480 pixels and a color depth of 24 bits is installed. In most situations, the picture looks good. However, considering the screen size, the resolution is not enough. Nevertheless, if you do not require something special from the device, the majority of users should like the screen. The brightness of the display is quite high, there is an automatic adjustment. In bright light, the image dims, but remains readable.

The display of the Nokia XL smartphone has good viewing angles, the image is not distorted when tilted.

I did not like the fact that the fonts do not have anti-aliasing, in most situations they do not look very good. In any Android smartphone from any other manufacturer, there is no such problem with fonts as on Nokia XL. The same situation is with the menu icons. They are not very well adapted to the screen resolution and to the operating system. I hope the company will fix this shortcoming in the next updates of the operating system. In the screen settings, you can specify the display of the clock in standby mode. This feature has been used in Nokia phones and smartphones for quite a long time and will be very useful if the user does not wear wrist watch. The Nokia XL smartphone also has a proximity sensor, during a call the screen is locked.

Technical features

The Nokia XL smartphone is built on a Qualcomm chipset and is referred to on the Nokia website as the Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225. This is already a rather outdated type of chipset. Even in not new Nokia The Lumia 520 uses the MSM8227 chipset, which is somewhat faster. Nokia XL dual-core processor clocked at 1 GHz. The device uses the Adreno 203 graphics coprocessor, its performance is also quite low. Among the "budget" devices Nokia XL is not the most productive solution. The reason is the use of inexpensive components from Qualcomm, which are inferior to analogues from other manufacturers. However, if you do not intend to run resource-intensive 3D games and heavy applications on Nokia XL, the performance of the device will be enough for you.

Nokia XL has 4 GB of internal memory, as well as 768 MB of RAM. Unfortunately, all devices built on the platform from Qualcomm are more demanding on RAM than their counterparts on MediaTek. After downloading, about 326 MB of RAM is free. Android's memory management is good enough that apps get the right amount of memory and use as much memory as possible.

For data storage, 1.29 GB is allocated in the phone's memory, 1.17 GB is shown as a memory card, plus the user can install their own memory card up to 32 GB. The main disadvantage of the nokia XL operating system is that all applications are installed in the phone's memory, that is, the user is limited to exactly 1.29 GB in size and this cannot be avoided. Installing applications on a memory card is not yet supported. Perhaps this will be fixed in the next versions of the operating system.

In all other respects, the Nokia XL is a typical Android smartphone. There is the ability to transfer files via Bluetooth, there is Wi-Fi, there is a USB Mass Storage mode when connected to a PC.

The Nokia XL smartphone supports two SIM cards, but there is only one radio module in the device, so only one SIM card can be active at a time. This is a cheaper version of the implementation of the presence of two SIM-cards, which is currently the most common on the market and in devices of this price segment. The smartphone supports WCDMA networks: 900 MHz, 2100 MHz and GSM networks: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz. In the settings, you can choose one card for SMS/MMS/calls, or specify them as standalone, that is, they work independently. The list of calls indicates which card you called from.

Interface

The Nokia XL interface is a collection of elements from the Windows Phone, Android and Asha operating systems. The smartphone is awakened using the side key or by tapping on the end. We see the lock screen, which can display the latest events - mail, SMS, calls, programs, and so on. You can slide your finger in one direction or another to get into the selected program or remove this reminder.

Unlike regular Android OS, there are only two options for locking the device - PIN code or password. The interface in Nokia XL has been redesigned so much that it's hard to recognize ordinary Android. The whole ideology of Android was forgotten, and instead Nokia came up with the concept of Fastlane.

If you move the home screen to the side, a menu will open, which is called Fastlane. Menu copied from budget phones Nokia Asha. Fastlane is a hybrid of news feed, notification bar and recently list running programs. By clicking on an entry in Fastlane, the user enters the program that sent this entry. Unfortunately, by default, there is no task manager in the phone, however, as well as multitasking. You can switch between applications through Fastlane, but whether they were unloaded from memory or not is impossible to know.

The main menu is tiles like those used in the Windows Phone OS: Phone, Contacts, SMS, Internet, Store, Email, and so on. All installed programs displayed on one screen. It is possible to create folders and save icons inside folders.

Icons can be swapped, the necessary ones can be brought up, while you can change the color of the tiles for the icons. You can use search to find an app. To do this, drag the entire page down, then a search will appear in which you can type the name of the program.

As in ordinary Android versions, the Nokia XL operating system has a drop-down curtain that has 4 quick shortcuts, the ability to switch between SIM cards, and a quick exit to settings.

The settings menu looks like a normal Android.

All modern Android smartphones have such a feature as voice typing. In Nokia XL, the Pico TTS engine, which is familiar from many models, is responsible for speech synthesis in Nokia XL. different manufacturers, it is quite primitive and does not have a Russian language. Therefore, in terms of voice dialing Nokia needs to refine its new smartphones.

With the keyboard, things are much better. It's called the Nokia Keyboard. You can, without lifting your finger, enter words, and they are foreseen.

In the ad, Nokia says it's a smartphone for Android apps, without specifying if all of them will be supported. Brand store from Nokia has a small number of programs, it will never be able to come close to the proprietary Play Store. Applications are still few. For example, Whatsapp is missing, as well as Chrome browser from Google. When you search for an app in the store and don't find it, there are five more app stores to choose from, including the Yandex Store.

However, many Nokia XL users have already found an easy way to install applications. They take a regular Android smartphone, find and download the app's APK file, then transfer it via Bluetooth and install it on the Nokia XL. Not the easiest, but really working option.

Nokia does not guarantee the operation of all Android applications on its device. Many applications require registration in the Play Store, which is not and will not be here, as well as there is no support for Google services. There is support only for Yandex services.

When buying an Android smartphone, usually the user can easily synchronize their contacts with the account. Google entry and transfer them to a new device in seconds. This is standard functionality for Android and for any smartphone. However, Nokia XL does not allow you to get contacts from the cloud. There are only two ways to transfer contacts. One is to use the Yandex service, the second way is to save all contacts to a microSD card, then insert it into Nokia X and try to read it. Why Nokia refused to synchronize contacts with the cloud in its new smartphone is not clear.

Built-in applications in general do not cause any complaints. Calculator, alarm clock, browser - everything works.

Liked the navigation. Here Maps allows you to download files for countries and regions to your memory card, which is great. The main memory will be free, but how many maps of different countries and cities you load onto a memory card will depend only on its volume. The usual and familiar navigation interface is used, including for offline navigation.

The music player is normal, FM radio works only with a headset.

Camera

The Nokia XL smartphone has a 5-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel front camera. Main camera resolution: 2592 x 1944 pixels. There is an LED flash and auto focus. Camera features: automatic and manual setting white balance, active panel tools, photo editor, face detection, auto exposure, center-weighted auto exposure. The camera has a "panoramic shooting" function. Available color modes: sepia, solarized, normal, negative. White balance modes: cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, daylight, auto. The camera can shoot video in FWVGA (864 x 480) format at 30 fps.

Permission additional camera: 1600 x 1200 pixels A wide-angle lens is being used.

In the daytime, with good lighting, the photos are quite good. With artificial lighting, things are a little worse. Sample photos taken Nokia camera XL:

Battery

The smartphone uses a removable lithium ion battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh. According to the manufacturer, the maximum talk time in 2G networks is 16 hours, the waiting time in 2G networks is 720 hours. The maximum talk time in 3G networks is 13 hours, the standby time in 3G networks is 720 hours. With frequent use, the smartphone, of course, like other Android devices, will live daylight hours, but in general, the battery life of the smartphone is very good.

Conclusion

Nokia XL has a large number of both pros and cons. Smartphone good volume call signal, high-quality case with bright colors, nice-looking screen. I did not like the stripped-down Android with an unusual interface, but perhaps this is a matter of habit. Iron is weak. The smartphone does not support resource-intensive applications and HD-video. The camera is average, but in good lighting, the photos are not bad. The main buyers of the novelty will be young people who want to get a bright, stylish smartphone with support for Android applications for little money. Nokia has made a new, unique product. If the company manages to keep a nice price, the smartphone should become popular.

TFT IPS- High-quality liquid crystal matrix. It has wide viewing angles, one of the best indicators of color reproduction quality and contrast among all those used in the production of displays for portable equipment.
Super AMOLED- if a conventional AMOLED screen uses several layers, between which there is an air gap, then in Super AMOLED there is only one such touch layer without air gaps. This allows you to achieve greater screen brightness with the same power consumption.
Super AMOLED HD- differs from Super AMOLED in a higher resolution, thanks to which it is possible to achieve 1280x720 pixels on a mobile phone screen.
Super AMOLED plus- this is a new generation of Super AMOLED displays, differs from the previous one by using more sub-pixels in a conventional RGB matrix. The new displays are 18% thinner and 18% brighter than the older PenTile displays.
AMOLED- an improved version of OLED technology. The main advantages of the technology are significantly reduced power consumption, the ability to display a large color gamut, a smaller thickness and the ability of the display to bend a little without the risk of breaking.
retina- display with a high pixel density, designed specifically for Apple technology. Pixel density per Retina displays is such that individual pixels are indistinguishable to the eye at a normal distance from the screen. This provides the highest image detail and greatly improves the overall viewing experience.
Super Retina HD- The display is made using OLED technology. The pixel density is 458 PPI, the contrast ratio reaches 1,000,000:1. The display has an extended color gamut and unrivaled color accuracy. Pixels in the corners of the display are anti-aliased at the sub-pixel level, so borders don't distort and look smooth. Super Retina HD reinforcement layer is 50% thicker. Breaking the screen will be harder.
Super LCD is the next generation of LCD technology and features improved features compared to earlier LCD displays. Screens have not only wide viewing angles and better color reproduction, but also reduced power consumption.
TFT- A common type of liquid crystal displays. With the help of an active matrix, controlled by thin-film transistors, it is possible to significantly increase the speed of the display, as well as the contrast and clarity of the image.
OLED- organic electroluminescent display. Consists of a special thin-film polymer that emits light under the influence of an electric field. This type of display has a large margin of brightness and consumes very little power.