The latest Lenovo brand smartphones rarely reached Russia, and therefore many began to forget about it. To remind us of itself, the company suddenly decided to present a new product in the form of Lenovo K12 Pro. The smartphone does not boast a phenomenal price-quality ratio, but is a good workhorse that has all the basic performance characteristics in order. Interested? Then read our review of Lenovo K12 Pro in Russian to the end to learn more about the device.
Price and main characteristics
Specifications:
- display: 6.8”, IPS 1640×720 px (263 ppi);
- processor: Snapdragon 662 (2.3 GHz) + Adreno 610 video accelerator;
- RAM: 4 GB;
- internal memory: 128 GB + micro SDXC flash cards up to 256 GB;
- camera: main – triple module 64+2+2 MP, front – 16 MP;
- communications: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi (802.11 ac), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, GPS, NFC;
- battery: 6000 mAh, 20 W;
- dimensions: 172.1 x 76.8 x 9.7 mm;
- weight: 221 g
Sales of the smartphone in Russia have already started. You can officially buy it from us. Lenovo K12 Pro price – 14,990 rubles.
Lenovo Lemon K12
The first new product comes with a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 1600×720 pixels and a drop-shaped cutout for the front camera, as well as a 5000 mAh battery, capable of providing, according to the manufacturer, a month (!) of battery life in standby mode and 19 hours of video playback.
This smartphone uses a main camera with a 48 MP main sensor and support for AI functions. There is also a separate physical button on the side for launching frequently used applications. Under the hood of the device are Snapdragon 460, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
Equipment and appearance
The owner will not find anything unusual in the box with the device. Along with the smartphone, it contains a Type-C cable, a 20-watt unit, a paper clip for removing the tray, a simple case and documentation.
Externally, the smartphone corresponds to modern trends. It has a screen with a neat island front located in the left corner and thin frames on the sides. The only thing that gives this budget breed away is its massive chin.
The back is made of plastic with a rough texture, which does not slip in the hand at all and does not collect fingerprints. In addition to being practical, this cover also looks interesting. Especially in purple colors. There is also a gray one.
The main camera block is square and goes almost flush with the surface. Next to it is a fingerprint sensor that instantly and accurately responds to a fingerprint.
On the left side there is a button to call the voice assistant, as well as a hybrid tray. On the opposite side you can find the power button and volume rocker. At the top there is a mini-jack and a microphone, and at the very bottom there is a Type-C port, a microphone and a speaker.
The dimensions of the device are gigantic. This is a real shovel, which is difficult to use with one hand. There is no complete protection against moisture, but the smartphone can survive splashes without problems.
Design, quality of workmanship and materials
I have already said that the Lenovo K12 Pro smartphone belongs to the mid-budget class of devices. Therefore, it makes no sense to expect premium materials in your performance. The device is made of matte corrugated plastic, which practically does not leave traces of fingerprints.
The manufacturer offers two colors to choose from – black and purple. The choice is not the widest, but for its class of devices, the user will be able to make the necessary choice. But I think purple color suits the female gender and black color suits the opposite gender.
I have no strong complaints about the quality of workmanship; everything was done well and without unnecessary problems. For example, the buttons received good movement and response. Also, while using the smartphone, I did not detect any extraneous squeaks or sounds. This is despite the fact that the device is made entirely of plastic, both the rear and side ends.
Don’t forget that the screen size on the front is a huge 6.8 inches. Thus, the dimensions and weight of the device will not be so small. For example, in the case of the K12 Pro model, the dimensions were 172.1 x 76.8 x 9.7 mm and the weight was about 220 grams.
From this we can conclude that using a smartphone will not be as comfortable and the device does not fit very comfortably in your hand. But if you hold your smartphone with both hands while watching videos or playing games, you will get a lot of emotions from the larger screen.
Let's tell you a little about what the screen itself is. Lenovo K12 Pro has a large 6.8-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. You might think that this is a very low resolution for such a large screen size. Yes, perhaps I agree with you, since the pixel density per inch was 263 PPI.
But as my practice has shown, even with such a density I did not see individual pixels. And if they hadn’t told me that this screen only has HD resolution. Then I would have thought that Full HD resolution was used here.
Other than that, I liked this screen, namely how it displays colors and also its maximum brightness level. But a small disappointment for me was the rather large frames around the screen, especially the lower chin.
If you compare the screens with its competitors Poco M3 and Redmi 9T, then they will have better screens. Let me remind you that both smartphones have the same screen size of 6.53 inches and they have Full HD resolution. But what made me happy about the K12 Pro model is the round cutout for the selfie camera in the top right corner. And on models from the Xiaomi brand, the front camera was located in a drop-shaped cutout.
The back of the smartphone received three main camera sensors with an LED flash. And in the central part there is a round sensor for a fingerprint scanner. This may not be the most convenient location of the fingerprint scanner, but this scanner works very well and responds quickly to the finger. Let me remind you that the Poco and Redmi models received a fingerprint scanner located on the right side of the body.
Okay, now let's talk about the buttons and external interfaces of the K12 Pro model. The right side received a power button and a volume rocker. But on the opposite side you can see a hybrid slot for two nano SIM cards or one nano SIM card and a memory card. Also, just below the slot there is an additional button with the Google Assistant.
Meanwhile, on the top end there is an additional microphone with a 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones. And at the bottom end there is one speaker, a Type-C port for charging and a microphone base. As far as sound quality goes, it plays pretty well. In addition, you can find various audio mode settings in the user interface. Where you can customize and select the genre of music, increase the bass or decrease the mids. Okay, now let's find out what the device is capable of in real life.
Screen
The smartphone is equipped with a 6.8-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1640 by 720 pixels, corresponding to the HD+ standard. The pixel density is 268 units per inch.
Of course, the picture does not shine with clarity, but from the working distance individual pixels are not visible. In addition, low resolution allows the smartphone to run longer on a single charge and play games better.
The panel has adequate viewing angles and a maximum brightness of 437 cd/m2. This margin is enough for the picture to remain readable even when exposed to direct rays on a sunny summer day.
Considering that the Lenovo K12 Pro runs a stock version of Android, there aren't many screen customization options here. You can adjust the font size, icon scale and choose one of three color modes. It is not possible to manually adjust the temperature.
Interface
It's no secret that Lenovo is the current owner of Motorola. It cannot be said that modern Motorola has made some kind of revolution in the market (although modular models definitely deserved interest), but it cannot be written off either.
One of the features (especially liked by users, by the way) is almost pure Android with some modifications. In particular, Motorola is actively introducing various additional settings and gestures that do not interfere with life, but if you start using them, they make the experience of working with the gadget more interesting and convenient.
It is not surprising that Lenovo mobile devices use exactly the same operating system with the same modifications. In fact, they didn’t try to hide it much and often inscriptions like “Moto camera”, “Moto services”, etc. appear on the screen. A few months ago I had the chance to use a Motorola G8 Play phone. With the K12 Pro, I often forgot that it was Lenovo and it seemed like I had a Motorola device in my hands again.
All this means that Lenovo took the right path and used the principle “if it works, don’t touch it.” The company did not reinvent the wheel, but provided users with an already proven, high-quality and convenient system.
What's good about her? When we meet for the first time, the thought comes to mind: “pure Android, nothing extra, great.” And this idea is correct, but when you go into the settings, you see various additional options and support for gestures. The latter are especially pleasing:
- Double slashing turns on the flashlight;
- A long press on the volume keys switches tracks on the locked screen;
- Tapping with three fingers on the display takes a screenshot. At the same time, tools for editing it are immediately available;
- A couple of rotational movements will launch the camera.
In addition, there is an “attentive display”, split screen, individual volume settings for different applications, and an equalizer. In general, the model has a lot of interesting features and some of them are revealed over time. This is also pleasing, because it seems that you have already gotten used to the device, and then another new option is found and life becomes even more pleasant.
Security is represented by a fingerprint and face scanner. Both options work equally well and in two weeks of use I did not see a single error with recognition.
As a result, Lenovo K12 Pro is a fast device with a clean operating system, the ability to remove mandatory software from Russian developers and many additional options that do not interfere, but significantly increase ease of use if you start using them.
Performance
Next up are the specifications of the Lenovo K12 Pro. The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 662 processor. The amount of RAM is 4 GB, permanent memory is 128 GB. There is a slot for a flash drive with support for microSD modules up to 128 GB.
In the AnTuTu performance test, the smartphone scores 193 thousand points. Considering how much it costs, this is a good result. The hardware platform ensures smooth operation of the main applications, and games function adequately. You can run comfortably in some PUBG on medium graphic settings.
The gadget runs a pure version of Android 10 in Russian. Nothing is known yet about updating to version 11.
operating system
Another important advantage of Motorola and Lenovo smartphones is the minimum amount of software garbage. The devices come with almost stock Android. The K12 Pro model has a small package of Motorola software with funny gesture features, a set of applications required for Russian devices, and nothing more.
But, alas, even with pure Android 10 (which will be updated to Android 11 in July), not overloaded with a heavy shell and a mountain of junk, the smartphone works slowly - at the level of competitors that have shells.
Maybe he has enough strength for daily surfing the Internet. But, for example, even Spotify froze - the interface did not fully load (there was empty space instead of half the playlists), and this application cannot be called resource-intensive. In Pokemon Go, too, it was impossible to work in AR mode—both the slow camera and, apparently, the not-so-adequate performance of the depth sensor had an impact: the smartphone could not determine a flat surface on which to place the Pokemon.
Camera
The smartphone is equipped with a triple camera, consisting of a 64 MP main sensor and a pair of duty plugs of 2 MP each. It makes no sense to talk about the uselessness of the last two, so we will only talk about the main sensor.
By default, it shoots in 16 MP resolution and does its job well. The frames are not as saturated as those of Realme and Xiaomi smartphones, but the detail and contrast are fine. The blurry edges of the frame aggravate the situation a little, but this is a problem with all smartphones at this price. For unpretentious users, the device’s photographic capabilities will be sufficient. Our words are confirmed by reviews from owners.
⇡#Camera
Lenovo K12 Pro received a 64-megapixel main camera that is quite decent for a budget-level smartphone. It is complemented by the more familiar macro camera and depth sensor. By the way, Snapdragon 662 does not support more than three-camera systems at all, so there were no options to install something more sophisticated.
The main module in Lenovo K12 Pro is based on a Quad Bayer sensor with a total resolution of 64 megapixels. The authors of the sensor are not specified, but the dimensions are known - 1/1.97″, the size of an individual subpixel is 0.7 microns, which is slightly smaller than the average in smartphone sensors today (as a rule, we are dealing with subpixels measuring 0.8 µm). It works with an f/1.7 lens with an equivalent focal length of 26 mm. Phase detection autofocus is used.
On the left are pictures in 16 megapixel resolution, on the right - 64 megapixel
By default, the main camera shoots at a resolution of 16 megapixels; switching to the maximum resolution (64 megapixels) is done in the additional modes menu (Ultra-Res mode). It doesn't have HDR, so the picture ends up suffering more than it gains additional detail.
On the left are pictures in normal mode, on the right are in night mode
Lenovo K12 Pro is a unique smartphone for our time that does not provide zoom options. Essentially, it suggests either shooting at a standard viewing angle or turning on macro mode. There is no wide-angle camera, nor is there a “hybrid” zoom. Only traditional software, with large losses in picture quality. So, unfortunately, there is a lag behind competitors in terms of options. In terms of the quality of shooting on the main camera, everything is very good. The small size of subpixels is not a big limitation when shooting at night - the K12 Pro holds up quite well here, especially if you activate the night mode and shoot multi-frame compositions. The examples above show that, unfortunately, it doesn’t cope well in a park at night, but on a lit street at night it produces a detailed, bright picture. In daylight, the image has natural color reproduction and normal detail - but there is a chance of encountering sharpness artifacts; sometimes the smartphone blurs the image at the edges for some reason. I did not notice any serious interference of artificial intelligence in the operation of the Lenovo K12 Pro camera, but the smartphone tries to determine shooting scenarios and offer to switch to the appropriate modes or, for example, increase the saturation when photographing food.
The macro module used is not quite ordinary. The image sensor is quite standard for inexpensive smartphones, with a resolution of 2 megapixels, the optics are also not very fast (f/2.4), but there is autofocus. Moreover, I’m not sure that this is good news: it works very poorly, taking a focused shot in macro mode is quite difficult, it requires patience and many attempts. But if it works, the result is very impressive, although, of course, it does not shine with detail. Two megapixels is two megapixels.
Unlike the moto G8, which significantly ignored the depth sensor and at the same time implemented a good portrait mode, the Lenovo K12 Pro has a depth sensor. At the same time, portrait mode works no better than last year's middling Motorola. The blur boundaries are determined correctly, there are no glaring artifacts, but there are no interesting bokeh effects, for example, provided. To be fair, it is worth noting that the additional camera can be used in the mode of highlighting a separate color when shooting video.
| Lenovo K12 Pro, camera app interface | ||||
The Lenovo K12 Pro uses the same camera app as Motorola, with slightly strange navigation, non-obvious arrangement of elements and a very unique set of modes like “cinegraphy”, with which you can make GIFs from a series of 75 photos. Or a “spot color” filter, which allows you to desaturate the entire image except the selected color or fragment. The camera app opens and works very slowly - shooting from the hip is almost impossible with this smartphone.
Lenovo K12 Pro
View all images (24)The Lenovo K12 Pro can shoot video at maximum Full HD resolution at up to 60 frames per second, but stabilization only works at 30 frames per second. I already spoke about the special “Spot Color” mode above. In general, the smartphone does not stand out even in its class when it comes to working with video.
The front camera in the Lenovo K12 Pro is quite good: 16 MP, ƒ/2.2. Of course, there is no autofocus or flash, but there is software background blur and quite normal capabilities for shooting even in artificial light. The front camera itself is illuminated in front of the picture to make it clear where to look.
Speaker, sound quality
The gadget has a single speaker, so you shouldn’t expect outstanding sound. The sound is loud, but flat and without the slightest hint of bass. In general, this is a standard situation for devices at this price.
To connect headphones, you can use either a minijack or Bluetooth. The sound quality in both cases depends solely on the accessory itself. Note that when connecting wireless gadgets, the aptX codec is available, which allows you to listen to music at the highest bitrate.
Battery
The capacity of the battery installed in the review hero is 6000 mAh. With such a battery, the owner can be sure that the smartphone will last a couple of days even with very active use. Reviews of Lenovo K12 Pro confirm this.
A 20-watt adapter is supplied with the device. With its help, the device is fully charged in two hours. Not a record, but quite an acceptable result.
Communication and Internet
Like all modern smartphones, Lenovo K12 Pro supports all current 4G LTE bands in Russia. It also has a dual-band Wi-Fi and GPS sensor that determines location with an accuracy of 10 meters.
Bluetooth 5.0 is responsible for connecting wireless accessories. It copes with its task well - the connection is stable, without breaks. The situation is similar with NFC - bank cards are linked instantly.
Detailed technical specifications
Make and model
Make and model of the device, and alternative names (if any).
| Brand Device manufacturer company. | Lenovo |
| Model Device name. | K12 Pro |
Design
Appearance of the device including dimensions, weight, volume, colors and materials.
| Width The horizontal side of the device when used in standard orientation. | 76.79 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The vertical side of the device when used in standard orientation. | 172.14 mm (millimeters) |
| Thickness The cross-sectional size of the device. | 9.66 mm (millimeters) |
| Weight How much does the device weigh excluding the case, SIM and memory cards and other additional elements. | 221 g (grams) |
| Volume Approximate value calculated using the formula: length times width times height. | 127.69 cm³ (cubic centimeters) |
| Colors What colors is the device available in? | Green Ink Purple |
| Housing materials What materials is the body made of? | Plastic |
System on a Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip, a single-chip system (System on a Chip, SoC) is when several systems performing different device functions are connected on one chip.
| System on a Chip (SoC) A single-chip system that contains components such as a processor, graphics accelerator, memory units, communication interfaces, etc., as well as software for the operation of the system. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
Central processing unit (CPU)
| Central processing unit (CPU) The main component of the device is responsible for calculations and data processing. | 4x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260, 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 |
| Technical process What technological process is used to make the chip? The smaller the process technology, the better - the chips consume less power and generate less heat. | 11 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor size Processor capacity is a parameter that indicates how many bits of data a processor register processes in 1 clock cycle. This is usually 32 or 64 bits. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instruction set architecture (ISA) is a programmable part of the microprocessor core used by software to control the operation of the processor. | ARMv8-A |
| Number of processor cores The processor can be either single-core or multi-core. The performance of the processor depends on the number of cores (threads). The more cores working simultaneously, the higher the power consumption, so in mobile devices all cores are used only under high load. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed Clock speed is the number of operations per second that a processor or its core can achieve. The higher the frequency, the higher the overall performance of the device, but performance also depends on the processor architecture and the number of cores. | 2000 MHz (megahertz) |
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) is used to process and display graphics - 3D effects, games, interfaces and other visual elements. Due to the pipeline architecture, the GPU is many times more efficient in graphics processing than the processor. | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| GPU clock speed Clock speed is the number of operations per second that the GPU or its core is capable of achieving. The higher the frequency, the higher the speed of the processor, and therefore the number of tasks it can solve. | 950 MHz (megahertz) |
Random access memory (RAM)
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) RAM (Random Access Memory, RAM, RAM) is temporary memory (works only while the device is running), which stores data and code for the operational operation of programs and applications. The more RAM, the more programs you can run simultaneously without loss of performance (there will be fewer “brakes”). | 4 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of RAM used by the device. | LPDDR4X |
| Number of RAM channels 1 is a single-channel RAM operating mode, basic, when 1 memory module is used. 2 is already a two-channel mode - a mode of parallel operation of 2 modules or pairs of modules, memory channels - this mode is 2 times faster than a single-channel one. 3 – three-channel mode is 3 times faster than single-channel mode. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines the speed of RAM, or rather the speed of data transfer and reception. In theory, the higher the frequency, the more powerful the RAM. | 1866 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Most mobile devices have built-in Flash memory, which is used as a storage for system data, the operating system, as well as user data - photos, videos, recordings and much more.
| Built-in memory capacity The higher the amount of built-in memory, the more games, programs, music, videos and your other files will fit in the device, especially the amount of memory is important when the device does not support memory cards. | 64 GB (gigabytes) —- UFS 2.1 |
Operating system
A mobile operating system (OS) is pre-installed software with a well-thought-out interface for user control of device functions.
| Operating system (OS) The operating system installed by default by the device manufacturer, as well as its version. | Android 10 |
Battery
To operate autonomously, a mobile device requires a battery that powers all its components.
| Battery capacity The main characteristic of a battery is its maximum capacity, that is, the charge it can store. Capacity is measured in mAh (mAh, milliamp-hour). The higher the capacity, the longer the mobile device can work. | 6000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Battery type Many types of batteries have been used in portable devices, but NiCd (nickel-cadmium), NiMH (nickel-metal hydride), and even more so SLA (lead-acid) batteries are already considered obsolete. Instead, modern mobile devices use Li-Ion (lithium-ion) and Li-Pol, Li-Poly (lithium-polymer) batteries. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Power adapter Characteristics of the charger (adapter, power supply) included in the standard package of the mobile device. More precisely, the output voltage in volts (V) and the output current in amperes (A). | 5 V (volts) / 4 A (amps) |
| Fast charging Fast charging is when the device charges very quickly. For example, up to 50-70% of a full battery charge in ten minutes. | Yes |
Screen
The screen (display) is the main element for displaying graphic information.
| Technology The technology used to make the screen. There are many types of display manufacturing with their pros and cons. | IPS |
| Diagonal The screen diagonal of a device is measured in inches (inch, in or simply ″), and 1″ is equal to 2.54 cm. | 6.8 in (inches) 172.72 mm (millimeters) 17.27 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 69.43 mm (millimeters) 6.94 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 158.15 mm (millimeters) 15.82 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the shorter side of the screen, which is considered to be 1, to the longer side, which is denoted by a decimal fraction indicating the ratio to the short side. | 2.278:1 |
| Screen resolution Screen resolution is the number of horizontal pixels (dots) multiplied by the number of vertical pixels. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. | 720 x 1640 pixels |
| Pixel Density The number of pixels per inch or PPI (pixels per inch) indicates the density of pixels per 1 inch (2.54 cm) of the screen. The higher the PPI, the sharper the image, and the less visible or even invisible “squares and dots” (pixels). | 263 ppi (pixels per inch) 103 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Color depth means how many bits are used in 1 pixel to display color (bits per pixel). | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Screen area Approximate usable area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. The higher the percentage, the narrower the frames around the display or the smaller the “chin with bangs.” | 83.34% (percent) |
| Touch screen A touch screen is a device that usually covers the display and is a touch input tool. In fact, in mobile devices, the touchscreen is a replacement for the keyboard and mouse. | Yes |
| Touch screen type There are many types of touch screens, with their pros and cons. Mobile devices often use capacitive touchscreens, but technology does not stand still and new types of sensors are appearing. | Capacitive |
| Multi-touch Touch screen support for two or more touches. For example, zooming photos with two fingers. | Yes |
| Impact-resistant protective glass of the display The screen and touchscreen of a mobile device are usually covered with protective tempered glass (sometimes plastic or film is used instead of glass) to protect the display from impacts and scratches. Many companies are engaged in the production of such protection, but the most famous are Corning - Gorilla Glass and Asahi - Dragontrail. | Yes |
Main camera
The main camera, usually built into the rear of the device, is designed for creating photo and video content.
| Maximum image resolution This is the maximum number of pixels (dots) horizontally and vertically. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. Resolution can also be indicated in megapixels - this is the total number of pixels that can be in the image, calculated by the formula: vertical pixels multiplied by the number of horizontal pixels and divide the resulting amount by 1 million. | 9280 x 6920 pixels 64.22 MP (megapixels) |
| Matrix type There are two main types of photomatrix, CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) and CMOS (Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). Mobile devices mainly use a CMOS matrix - it requires less space, has low power consumption and heating. Recently, new types of sensors have begun to appear, for example PureCel from OmniVision. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Matrix pixel size Pixel size is one of the matrix parameters that determines what size pixels are used in the matrix. The larger the size, the better - less noise and a larger light-sensitive area. | 0.8 µm (micrometers) 0.000800 mm (millimeters) |
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number, f) is used to control the light flux passing through the lens. The aperture is indicated by a fraction, and the smaller the fractional number, the higher the aperture passing through the lens. The more light that passes through the lens, the better overall, less noise in your photos and better night photography. | f/1.79 |
| Flash type Most mobile devices are equipped with light-emitting diode (LED) flashes, but there are also xenon flashes. As a flash, xenon is better - it is more powerful, but LED is more versatile (can work as a flashlight) and consumes less electricity. | Double LED |
| Maximum video resolution This is the maximum number of pixels (dots) horizontally and vertically. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| FPS video recording at maximum resolution FPS (Frames per Second, frame rate) is the number of frames that changes in 1 second. The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the image will be. In this case, we mean the number of frames that the camera can achieve at its maximum resolution; the lower the resolution, the higher the FPS can be. | 60 fps (frames per second) |
| Presence of flash Incorporating a flash into a mobile device allows you to take pictures in low light conditions. Creates the necessary lighting and compensates for the lack of natural light. | Yes |
| Digital zoom With digital zoom (zoom, enlargement), the subject is brought closer due to software image algorithms. The higher the magnification with digital zoom, the worse the image quality (noise, blur) will be compared to a non-zoomed one. | Yes |
| Focus on face Function of auto-detection of living objects and autofocus on their face or head. | Yes |
| Panoramic shooting mode Panoramic photography is a series of frames where each subsequent frame is a continuation of the previous one; at the end of the shooting, all frames are stitched together at the software level to create a panoramic photograph. Frames can be shot both vertically and horizontally, and their width can be up to 360 degrees. This type of shooting is used when the camera's viewing angle is not enough to capture the entire scene. | Yes |
| HDR shooting mode HDR photography takes a quick series of shots with highlights, midtones, and shadows, then combines them into a single frame with high dynamic range. | Yes |
| Electronic (digital) image stabilizer EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer - digital image stabilization) is performed using software algorithms and is needed to reduce blurring when the camera shakes. | Yes |
| White balance White balance is a setting that helps ensure the correct color reproduction in an image by determining the color temperature of the light source in the frame. The balance can be set either automatically or manually. | Yes |
| ISO Setting ISO is the level of light sensitivity. The lower the ISO, the less sensitive the camera's light sensor and the smoother the image with less noise. The higher the ISO, the higher the light sensitivity, but more noise, graininess, or decreased sharpness. | Yes |
| Additional Information Additional information about the functions and characteristics of cameras. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Geo-tagging Touch focus Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Laser autofocus (LAF) |
Additional cameras
Secondary cameras allow you to expand the capabilities of the main camera, such as adding a wide shooting angle, sharpness, optical zoom and other functions depending on the type of secondary camera.
| Second additional camera | 2 MP (megapixels) f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Third additional camera | 2 MP (megapixels) |
Front-camera
The front camera of a mobile device (selfie camera, rear camera) is a camera on the front part, which is usually used for video communication, recognition of gestures or faces, and selfie photographs.
| Photo resolution The maximum image resolution that the camera can produce. As resolution increases, image detail increases. Resolution can also be indicated in megapixels (the total number of pixels that an image can consist of) - these are vertical pixels multiplied by horizontal pixels and divided by 1 million. | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP (megapixels) |
| Matrix type There are not many types of matrices, the main ones are CCD, PureCel and the most popular in mobile devices due to low power consumption and compact size - CMOS. | CMOS BSI (backside illumination) |
| Diaphragm An aperture (or aperture) is essentially an adjustable baffle to control the amount of light passing through the lens. The aperture is indicated by a fraction, and the smaller it is, the more light passes through the lens, which has a positive effect on photographs - there will be less noise and better night photography. While the main cameras also come with an adjustable aperture, most front cameras have a fixed aperture. | f/2.2 |
| Video resolution This is the maximum resolution the camera can record video at. The higher the resolution, the better. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Frame rate (FPS) of video shooting This is talking about FPS at maximum video resolution; at lower resolutions, the frame rate per second can be higher. FPS determines the smoothness of the video, as well as the ability to speed up or slow down it. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Face unlock This is a new way to unlock your phone using facial recognition | Yes |
| Additional Information Additional information about the functions and characteristics of cameras. |
Memory card
A memory card (flash card) is an external data storage device that is used in many devices to increase memory capacity.
| Memory card type and formats Mobile devices usually use 3 types of memory cards - SD, miniSD and the most common microSD. Each type has its own formats that the device supports. | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
SIM card
Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) used in mobile devices to identify subscribers in cellular networks.
| Type, size of SIM card A regular (mini SIM) card has dimensions of 25x15 mm. Micro SIM - 15x12 mm. Nano SIM - 12.3x8.8 mm. The sizes of SIM cards are different and not interchangeable. There is also an eSIM (virtual, electronic SIM card), it is built into the device and does not take up space. | Nano-SIM (4FF - fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm) Nano-SIM / microSD |
| Number of SIM cards How many SIM cards does the device support? | 2 |
| Additionally Additional information about the operation of SIM cards in the device. | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy talking, the other is deactivated.) |
Mobile networks
This is a system in which communication and data transfer is carried out between subscribers, the location of one or more of which changes. This section lists the supported mobile communication standards and frequencies.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is a standard for digital mobile cellular communications of the second generation 2G with time and frequency division of channels. GSM came to replace analog cellular communications 1G (first generation). | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) |
| LTE LTE (Long-Term Evolution, often referred to as 4G LTE) is a standard for wireless high-speed data transmission, which, although it belongs to fourth generation networks (4G), is essentially a transitional stage from 3G to 4G, greatly accelerating data transfer speeds. The standard has an improved version, LTE Advanced (LTE-A), which can already be considered a full-fledged 4th generation network. | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B29) LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B18) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B19) LTE- FDD 850 MHz (B26) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) |
| WCDMA WCDMA (W-CDMA, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) is a third generation mobile communication standard (3G), which is an add-on to GSM and provides high-speed Internet access. | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
Mobile network data standards
What data transfer standards in cellular networks are supported by the device, as well as their speed.
| Data transmission technologies Technologies for receiving and transmitting data, as well as their maximum speed. | UMTS (384 kbit/s) EDGE GPRS HSPA+ (HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, HSDPA 42 Mbit/s) EV-DO Rev. A (1.8 Mbit/s, 3.1 Mbit/s) LTE Cat 13 DL/Cat 5 UL |
WiFi
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is a technology for wireless data transmission over a local network among devices based on IEEE 802.11 standards.
| Wi-Fi Direct support The Wi-Fi Direct protocol allows multiple devices to connect directly, bypassing the use of routers or access points. | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hot-Spot A hotspot is a Wi-Fi access point. In a mobile device, Hot-Spot turns the smartphone into a Wi-Fi access point, essentially turning it into a router capable of distributing the Internet. | Yes |
| Dual-band Wi-Fi DUAL-BAND (dual-band) Wi-Fi is the ability of a device to immediately receive or broadcast wireless signals in two frequency bands 2.4 and 5 GHz. 5GHz is a less congested frequency, due to which the connection will be of better quality. | Yes |
| WiFi Supported WIFI wireless network standards. | 802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999) 802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999) 802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003) 802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009) 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac) Wi-Fi Display |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth (BT, bluetooth (z), “blue tooth”) is a short-range wireless network (up to 10, sometimes 100 meters) operating on radio waves to transmit voice and data between devices.
| Bluetooth version Bluetooth technology is actively developing and, since 1998, has been constantly updating versions of the standard. Each subsequent version introduces one or several improvements in data exchange speed, range, facilitates pairing, reduces power consumption, or introduces some new protocols and operating profiles. The higher the Bluetooth version, the better. The technology is also backward compatible, for example, if your mobile device has version 5.0, then it will work with accessories version 4.2 and lower, but the improvements introduced in version 5.0 will not work; they will work only if both the device and accessories are version 5. | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Bluetooth LE is a low energy BT protocol specification. | Yes |
| A2DP profile The A2DP Bluetooth profile is designed to transmit a high-quality two-channel stereo signal via Bluetooth to wireless headphones, speakers and other acoustics. | Yes |
Sensors
Modern devices have many sensors that help in measurements, trigger functions, and make using the device more pleasant.
| Light sensor The light sensor reacts to the light level and is able to adjust the screen brightness automatically based on this. This is necessary to reduce power consumption and ease of use of the device. | Yes |
| Proximity sensor The proximity sensor reacts to the proximity of the mobile device to some object. For example, the sensor is used when talking on the phone to turn off the screen, which saves energy and prevents you from pressing buttons with your ear or cheek. | Yes |
| Gyroscope Gyroscope (gyroscope, gyro sensor) is a sensor for orientation in space that tracks the angle of inclination of even a stationary device along three coordinate axes. The sensor is mainly used in conjunction with an accelerometer in games and applications. | Yes |
| Accelerometer An accelerometer is a sensor that measures apparent acceleration, that is, it determines the position and distance at which a mobile device moves in space. Based on the data from this sensor, the screen orientation change, pedometer, control using tilts and gestures in games and applications, etc. work. | Yes |
| Fingerprint's scanner The scanner is responsible for authorization using a previously saved fingerprint, as a result of which the device is unlocked, payment is made, some action is confirmed - just put your finger on the scanner. Scanners can be either built into the body or built into a button or screen. | Yes |
| Digital compass This is software that displays data from a magnetic sensor or GPS in the form of a compass on the screen of a mobile device. If there are no sensors or GPS, then the digital compass will not work. | Yes |
| Additional sensors |
Audio
Audio - characteristics and capabilities of a mobile device in terms of sound.
| Music speaker There are two types of speakers in mobile devices - auditory and musical. The auditory speaker (speaker) is used for conversation, the music speaker (buzzer) is used to play music and sounds. | Loudspeaker Earphone —- Dual microphone noise cancellation |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device can be built-in by the manufacturer (catch local radio channels, no internet required, often works only with headphones (as an antenna), but not always) or installed as an online application (requires internet, but more channels and often better quality) .
| Built-in radio Is a radio tuner integrated into the mobile device? | Yes |
Navigation and location
The location is determined by satellite navigation systems that track the device's autonomous geospatial location at multiple points. The most common satellite navigation systems are GPS, GLONASS, and the Chinese BeiDou.
| GPS GPS (Global Positioning System) is a global satellite navigation system that can determine the position of a mobile device, build routes and find the desired object on the map with an accuracy of several meters. | Yes |
| A-GPS A-GPS (Assisted GPS) is an assistive technology that will help you quickly find the location of your cellular device without waiting for satellite data, which is especially important in indoors and cities. Location is determined in various ways, for example, Wi-Fi access points, mobile towers, bluetooth and others. | Yes |
| GLONASS GLONASS is a Russian Global Navigation Satellite System, which is similar to GPS and works in tandem with it, increasing the accuracy and speed of navigation. | Yes |
| Additional navigation systems | BeiDou Galileo LTEPP SUPL |
USB connector
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a serial interface for connecting peripherals to computers, smartphones, laptops and much more. The interface allows you to exchange data and power a peripheral device with energy, as well as connect several peripheral devices to one USB connector at once.
| Connector type What type of USB connector is used in the device. | USB Type-C |
| USB standard The higher the standard, the faster the throughput, or more precisely the data exchange rate. With version 3.0 of the standard, the current was increased to 0.9A, eliminating the need for additional power for some devices. | 2.0 |
| USB Mass Storage Connecting a mobile device via USB as a data storage device. That is, when you enable this mode, your device can be used as a flash drive. | Yes |
| USB OTG support OTG is the ability to connect peripherals, such as keyboards and mice, flash drives, card readers, and much more, to the USB port of your device via an adapter or directly. You can connect devices that do not require specialized drivers or additional power. | Yes |
| Additional characteristics Additional features of the USB connector, for example, OTG, whether the connection is supported, peripheral devices and additional memory. | Charging via USB |
Headphone jack
A TRS headphone jack (or jack) is a common standard of connectors used for transmitting audio signals. By diameter there are jack (6.5 mm), mini-jack (3.5 mm) and micro-jack (2.5 mm). In mobile devices, the 3.5mm jack was considered the most popular and widespread, but recently they began to be removed, leaving only USB connectors, through which headphones are connected with a corresponding plug or using adapters.
| 3.5mm headphone jack Does the device have a 3.5 mm audio jack? | Yes |
Connection and synchronization
Options for synchronizing your mobile device and connecting it to other devices.
| NFC NFC (Near field communication, near contactless communication) is a technology for contactless communication between devices over a short distance. Widely used for contactless payment, in the form of a travel card or pass, and is also used for reading and interacting with NFC tags and for exchanging data between devices. | Yes |
| Connection, synchronization Types of synchronization and connection technologies supported by the device. | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering VoLTE |
Browser
A browser is a browser program for viewing sites and their content on the Internet. Through the browser, you can open websites, search for information, download necessary files, watch streaming videos, play browser games, etc.
| Technologies Markup and programming languages supported by the built-in (standard) browser. For mobile devices, you can install additional browser applications if the standard one does not suit you. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support many audio file formats, as well as codecs for playing them.
| Default formats The formats that the mobile device supports out of the box are indicated. But if the device does not support the format you need, then you can try adding support for it. Sometimes support depends on the technical characteristics of the device (“hardware”) and nothing can be added here, but often the ability to process a particular audio format depends on the software part. You can install another audio player or codec set separately. | AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate, .amr, .3ga) aptX / apt-X eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac ) MIDI MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) OGG (.ogg, .ogv, .oga, .ogx, .spx, .opus) WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma) WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) |
Video file formats/codecs
Video file formats that the device supports and is capable of decoding and playing.
| Default formats Video file formats that the device is capable of playing with standard firmware and a standard (built-in) set of programs. Not all formats are supported by default, but you can install a third-party video player and/or set of codecs. | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) AVI (Audio Video Interleaved, .avi) H.263 H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container, .mkv .mk3d .mka .mks) QuickTime (.mov, .qt) MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14, .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b, .m4r, .m4v) WebM WMV (Windows Media Video, .wmv) Xvid |
