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While prices for the new iPhone X are breaking records, and fans of the Apple company are wondering why there are glitches in a smartphone for 90 thousand rubles, an Internet project site has selected ten alternatives to the anniversary iPhone (since its release first iPhone 10 years have passed). As it turned out, there is no need to overpay for a bitten apple on the case. Replacement phones have no less functionality, and cost 3-4 times less.
The advantage is time battery life. In practice, the smartphone easily works for two days under normal load, in particular, up to 5-6 hours of screen operation.
2. Xiaomi Mi6
id="sub2">Operating system: Android 7.1.1 Nougat, custom MIUI shell 8.0
Screen: IPS, 5.15-inch diagonal, resolution 1080x1920 pixels (428 ppi), recognition up to 10 touches, Gorilla Glass protective glass
Chip, processor:
Memory: RAM - 6 GB, built-in flash - 64 GB (user accessible 56 GB), no memory card support
Camera: main - dual 12 megapixel (f/1.8) and 12 megapixel (f/2.6), dual LED flash, laser focusing, front - 8 megapixel
Communications: mobile networks 2G/3G/4G, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two nanoSIM slots (one of them is combined with SIM card slot), fingerprint scanner, NFC
Battery: 3350 mAh, fast charging
Dimensions, weight: 145.2 x 70.5 x 7.45 mm, 168 grams
Xiaomi Mi6 can rightfully be recommended to those who want the most functional smartphone, but does not want to overpay. For 30,000 rubles you will essentially get a phone of the or . It is clear that he looks different. However, the device from Xiaomi received a stylish case with protection from dust and water, a colorful 5.15-inch screen with FullHD resolution, and a very powerful processor. latest generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 6 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM.
It is also worth noting a good camera (two 16 megapixel sensors) with optical zoom. The pictures are obtained good quality. But the video is still inferior to what is recorded by Samsung and Apple smartphones.
In terms of communications and mobile internet Xiaomi Mi6 has it all. This includes 4G, two SIM cards, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, which can be used for contactless payment, GLONASS navigation, GPS and BeiDou. A “cold start” of satellite navigation from a car takes only 15-20 seconds, a “hot” start is even less and starts almost immediately.
The Xiaomi Mi6 battery lasts for a day of operation under heavy load during the day. If you use the device less intensively, you will have to charge it every two days. These are quite acceptable indicators for a phone in its class.
3.Huawei Honor 9
id="sub3">Operating system:
Screen: IPS, 5.15-inch diagonal, resolution 1080x1920 pixels (423 ppi), recognition up to 10 touches, Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass
Chip, processor: 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 with clock frequency 2.4 GHz (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz), ARM Mali-G71 MP8 graphics
Memory:
Camera: main - dual 20 megapixels and 12 megapixels, f/2.2, dual LED flash, laser focusing, front - 8 megapixels
Communications: mobile networks 2G/3G/4G, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two nanoSIM slots (one of them is combined with SIM card slot), fingerprint scanner, NFC, Android Pay
Battery: 3200 mAh, fast charging
Dimensions, weight: 147.3 x 70.9 x 7.45 mm, 155 grams
Honor 9 is one of the most stylish smartphones our rating. Its body is made of durable glass panels, and the contour of the structure is framed by a metal frame. The device is well assembled. It is durable and ergonomically comfortable. The main camera has two lenses 20 megapixels and 12 megapixels, f/2.2. The smartphone takes excellent photos, and the video quality is generally good. An advanced photo application with a wide range of functions, including professional ones, is also not far behind.
Also worth noting bright screen 5.15 inches with FullHD resolution, pleasant speaker sound and fast user interface Android 7.0. In terms of hardware, the phone is also good - 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 with a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz, ARM Mali-G71 MP8 graphics. The phone runs most of the productivity games.
Thanks to the presence of slots for 2 SIM cards, NFC, LTE Cat 6, Wi-Fi, and a fingerprint sensor, Honor 9 can be used for a wide range of tasks. The gadget allows you to watch videos, movies and TV series in the very high resolution. Communicate on social networks VKontakte, Facebook, Odnoklassniki; WhatsApp messengers, Telegram, Viber, etc. very comfortably.
Among the shortcomings, one can note only the slippery body and battery life, which averages 1.5 days. Otherwise, Honor 9 from Huawei is good.
4. Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE
id="sub4">Operating system: Android 7.1.1, update to Android 8 Oreo
Screen: SuperAMOLED, 5.5 inches, 1440x2560, (534 ppi), Always On function, Gorilla Glass 4
Chip, processor:
Memory:
Camera:
Communications:
Battery: 3600 mAh, support fast charging, built-in wireless charging
Dimensions, weight: 150.9x72.6x7.7 mm, 157 g
Fourth place in our ranking goes to last year's flagship from Samsung - the Galaxy S7 Edge, the body of which is made of metal and glass. Almost two years have passed since the announcement of this model, but the device has not lost its relevance. Quite the contrary! Prices for this smartphone have dropped below 30,000 rubles, and this is good news!
The device looks very cool. The large 5.5-inch SuperAMOLED screen has curved edges. Tests and Samsung reviews Galaxy S7 edge is noted for the ease of use of such a display.
In technical terms, the device has maximum performance margin. Heavy games, videos - it all works without stress. A fast processor and a large amount of RAM do their job. Also on the plus side Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge can be attributed to support for two SIM cards, although if you use them you will not be able to insert a memory card. The slot here is combined. In addition, the smartphone has a long battery life, supports fast charging and has built-in wireless charging. Very fast 4G/LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, payment service Samsung Pay and much more.
Photos and videos received from the main samsung cameras Galaxy S7 Edge receives the highest ratings from recognized experts. And this is surprising because the camera resolution here is only 12 megapixels. It's all about processing algorithms.
In addition to taking photographs, the smartphone records excellent video in both FullHD, 2K and 4K resolution. The camera also boasts excellent sound. Front camera 5 megapixels. It also copes with its tasks perfectly.
5. Samsung Galaxy S7
id="sub5">Operating system: Android 7.1.1, updated to Android 8 Oreo (early 2018)
Screen: SuperAMOLED, 5.1 inches, 1440x2560, (576 ppi), Always On function, Gorilla Glass 4
Chip, processor: 8-core Exynos 8890 (1.8 GHz per core), MALI T880 MP12 graphics coprocessor
Memory: 4 GB RAM and 32/64 GB flash memory + miroSD slot (up to 256 GB)
Camera: Main - 12 megapixels (module Sony cameras IMX260), F1.7, BRITECELL, autofocus, LED flash, 4K video recording, time-lapse shooting, slow motion, video effects; Front - 5 megapixels, flash (screen)
Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G, 4G/LTE cat12/13, 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, USB Type C, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, microUSB 2.0, NFC, ANT+, GPS/GLONASS, Samsung Pay
Battery: 3000 mAh, support fast charging, built-in wireless charging
Dimensions, weight: 142.4x69.6x7.9 mm, 152 g
We included one more in the TOP 5 replacement smartphones Samsung representative- Samsung Galaxy S7. Unlike the model with the edge index, the device has a 5.1-inch screen without beveled edges, although with a 2.5 D effect. Metal and glass are also used in the finishing. The device looks great and fits in the hand.
The hardware of the Samsung Galaxy S7 is identical to the Galaxy S7 edge. The device is very fast, smart, with a beautiful Android interface 7 and the promised update to Android 8 Oreo, which will be available at the very beginning of 2017.
The Galaxy S7 uses a 12-megapixel Sony IMX260 module as the main camera. The smartphone takes excellent pictures in the dark and twilight. Another plus - improved phase detection autofocus. The result is instant focusing even in difficult conditions, and given the overall performance of the smartphone, the gadget is ready to shoot in less than a second when you open the camera. The front camera doesn’t let us down either. With a resolution of 5 megapixels, it allows you to take excellent selfies. There are various face filters that correct skin color and texture.
Samsung Galaxy S7 also boasts a long battery life without charging. Under heavy load, the device operates for 1.5 days, and under medium load – 3 full days.
6. Apple iPhone 7
id="sub6">Operating system: iOS 11
Screen: IPS, 4.7 inches, resolution 750x1334 pixels (326 ppi)
Chip, processor: Apple A10 Fusion 2.34GHz quad-core, M10 motion coprocessor, PowerVR GT7600 graphics
Memory: RAM - 2 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB (64/128 GB)
Camera: main - 12 megapixels, f/1.8 True Tone flash, five-element lens, hybrid IR filter, light sensor, video recording in a resolution of 3840 x 2160, 30 frames per second, front camera - 7 megapixels
Communications: mobile networks 2G/3G/4G, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, Lightning audio jack, Lightning port, nanoSIM, fingerprint scanner, NFC, Apple Pay
Battery: 1960 mAh, 14 hours in 3G mode
Dimensions, weight: 138.3 × 67.1 × 7.1 mm, 138 grams
After a significant drop in price compared to last year's Apple flagship iPhone 7 can now be recommended as a rational purchase. Currently, a device with 32 GB memory can be purchased for less than 39,000 rubles.
Apple iPhone 7 received protection against moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard, which allows you to immerse it to a depth of 1 meter for no more than 30 minutes. The main camera received optics with an f/1.8 aperture, which affected the quality of shooting in low lighting conditions. Don't forget that iPhone 7 has optical stabilization.
Responsible for the performance of the smartphone Apple chip A10 Fusion. It consumes 31% less power compared to the iPhone 6s, while delivering more than a 50% increase in performance. It is also worth noting 4G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, fingerprint scanner, wireless headphones EarPods, payment Apple service Pay.
The built-in battery of this iPhone lasts for 14 hours of operation in 3G mode, 12 hours of use when browsing the Internet in a browser.
7. Nokia 8
id="sub7">Operating system: Android 7.1 Nougat
Screen: IPS, 5.3 inches with a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels (554 ppi), protective Gorilla Glass with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (4 Kryo cores 2.45 GHz, 4 Kryo cores 1.9 GHz), Adreno 540 graphics
Memory: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB flash, support for microSD memory cards up to 256 GB
Camera: dual main - 13 MP EIS and 13 MP, f/2.0; phase detection autofocus, optical zoom x1.6, various shooting modes, LED flash, front - 13 megapixels, f/2.0
Communications: mobile networks 2G/3G/4G, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/b/g/n), Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two slots for nanoSIM, fingerprint scanner , NFC, Android Pay
Battery: 3090 mAh, fast charging Quick Charge 3.0
Dimensions, weight: 151.5x73.7x7.9 mm, 160 grams
Can serve as a replacement for iPhone X Nokia smartphone 8. The device has an ergonomic, all-aluminum body, polished to a mirror finish. The phone features a 5.3-inch Quad HD display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor running Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with monthly Android security updates. An update to Android 8 is expected in the future.
Nokia 8 can work in all Russian networks LTE (4G). It also has dual-band Wi-Fi, a fingerprint scanner, and navigation services based on GLONASS and GPS. The device can be used with 2 SIM cards, connect wired and wireless headphones.
On the back of the device are two 13-megapixel cameras, one with a color sensor and the other with a monochrome sensor for low-light shots and black and white photographs. The cameras are equipped with ZEISS and OIS optics. The front camera with a 13 megapixel sensor has auto focus with PDAF and a wide-angle lens. The original innovation is Dual-Sight technology, which simultaneously uses both the front and rear cameras, combining both images into one photo or video file.
The capacity of the built-in 3090 mAh battery is enough for a day of operation under heavy load. In medium mode, the battery charge will last for 2 days. Nokia 8 supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.
8. Meizu Pro 7
id="sub8">Operating system: Android 7.1 Nougat
Screen: AMOLED, 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (424 ppi), protective Gorilla Glass with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: 8-core Mediatek Helio P25 (64-bit, 8-core, up to 2.6 GHz, Cortex-A53), Mali-T880 MP2 graphics coprocessor (1 GHz)
Memory: RAM - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB (56 GB available to the user)
Camera: dual main with 12 megapixel + 12 megapixel modules, SONY IMX386, f/2.0, 6 lenses, phase and laser autofocus, dual-tone flash, special portrait mode(blur background), AcrSoft algorithms; front - 16 megapixels, wide shooting angle, Face AE light boost technology
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, 2 nanoSIM cards, scanner fingerprints
Battery: 3000 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 147.62x70.72x7.3 mm, 163 grams
Meizu Pro 7 - Android smartphone with a metal body, a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with FullHD resolution and a dual main camera of 12 megapixels. The smartphone is made carefully, the materials are high quality, everything fits very well. The body turned out to be solid, and the phone itself fits perfectly in the hand.
The main feature of the smartphone is the additional display on the rear panel, 1.9 inches (AMOLED), 240x536 pixels. It is colorful and touch-sensitive. This screen displays the clock and weather information. In some ways, this is an analogue of the Always on Display function.
Inside there is a 64-bit eight-core processor MediaTek Helio P25 with a clock speed of up to 2.6 GHz and ARM Mali-T880 graphics, which is complemented by 4 GB of RAM. Built-in memory 64 GB, memory cards are not supported. Meizu Pro 7 is a typical mid-range solution, as confirmed by the test results. An interesting point is that in a balanced mode, the processor copes with games even faster than its Snapdragon or Kirin counterparts of the same class. The case practically does not heat up, there are also no problems with applications and the shell.
From wireless interfaces there is a dual-band Wi-Fi module 802.11a/b/g/n. There is Bluetooth 4.2 LE, but no NFC. Supported GPS systems and GLONASS, the smartphone finds the location very quickly. The device can install two nanoSIM-sized SIM cards. Meizu Pro 7 uses a separate Cirrius Logic CS43130 DAC for high-quality reproduction music in headphones.
The smartphone is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery. The smartphone lives for one and a half to two days without problems. It is possible to drain the battery in a day only with the most extreme use with games, parallel downloading of torrents, a bunch of photos, calls and correspondence in instant messengers. Fast charging mCharge 3.0 is supported, about 50% in half an hour.
9.Huawei nova 2i
id="sub9">Operating system: Android 7.0, custom shell EMUI 5.1
Screen: IPS, diagonal 5.93 inches, resolution 1080x2160 pixels (407 ppi), recognition up to 10 touches, protective glass
Chip, processor: 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 959 clocked at 2.36 GHz (4x2.36 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz), ARM Mali-T830 graphics
Memory: RAM - 4 GB, built-in flash - 64 GB (user accessible 56 GB), support for 128 GB microSD memory cards
Camera: main - dual 16 megapixels and 2 megapixels, f/2.2, dual LED flash, laser focusing, front - dual 13 megapixels and 2 megapixels
Communications: mobile networks 2G/3G/4G, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, microUSB, two nanoSIM slots (one of them is combined with a connector for SIM cards), fingerprint scanner, NFC, Android Pay
Battery: 3340 mAh, fast charging
Dimensions, weight: 156.2 x 75.2 x 7.5 mm, 164 grams
A worthy alternative could be Huawei smartphone nova 2i with a large 6-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9, designed in a “frameless style”. Its cost does not exceed 20,000 rubles. The body of the device is made of metal, and the display is protected by tempered glass. It is noteworthy that the Nova 2i is narrower in size than the iPhone 8 Plus, although it has a larger diagonal.
In terms of performance, the device shows a decent level. It uses an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 959 processor with a clock frequency of 2.36 GHz (4x2.36 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz), ARM Mali-T830 graphics. RAM 4 GB, built-in flash memory 64 GB. There is support for microSD memory cards. In terms of communication, the phone also has no problems. There is dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G, a fingerprint scanner, Android Pay, GLONASS/GPS navigation.
Like other devices from Huawei, nova 2i is very durable, you can safely count on 4-5 hours of display time when using the mobile Internet while surfing the web, reading mail and checking social networks. The battery capacity is 3340 mAh, there is support for fast charging if you have an appropriate power supply. The manufacturer promises a full charge in less than 150 minutes.
Also note that this smartphone has four cameras! Double modules are used for both the main and the front camera. This allows for features such as post-focus (where you can change the focus of a photo you've already taken) and background blur. The photo quality is inferior to devices from Samsung and the iPhone X, but overall everything is very decent.
10. Xiaomi Mi A1
id="sub10">Operating system: Android 7.1 Nougat
Screen: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1080x1920 (403 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Chip, processor: 8-core Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506 graphics coprocessor
Five: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB flash memory + microSD slot (up to 128 GB)
Camera: main - dual 12 megapixels+12 megapixels, f/2.2, dual LED flash, laser focusing, front - 5 megapixels
Communications: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G, 4G (no LTE800 support), 2 nanoSIM SIM cards, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n (two bands 2.4 and 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, infrared port, USB Type C, GPS/GLONASS, USB OTG, fingerprint scanner
Battery: 3080 mAh, non-removable, can be used to charge other devices
Dimensions, weight: 155.4x75.8x7.3 mm, 165 g
Xiaomi Mi A1 is the most affordable alternative to the iPhone X. The device has two cameras on the rear panel, both have a 12 megapixel matrix, and each of them is color. The lens of one camera has a focal length of 26 mm, the other - 50 mm, which gives an output of 2x optical zoom. Xiaomi Mi A1 can also do software blurring of the background of a photo. In addition, the mobile phone works very quickly, looks very solid and, traditionally for Xiaomi devices, is quite inexpensive.
The screen of Xiaomi Mi A1 is not bad both in terms of characteristics and in practice. The 5.5-inch diagonal goes well with Full HD resolution, and high color accuracy is pleasing to the eye. The mid-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chip is responsible for the performance. The system works fine on it. RAM 4 GB. It is also worth noting that the Xiaomi Mi A1 has stock Android 7.1.2.
The smartphone is equipped with an average capacity battery of 3080 mAh. On the one hand, thanks to this, it is very thin and light, but it will work for about a day under medium load and about 18 hours under intensive load, and this is even despite the energy-efficient processor. It's worth thinking about.
Sound in wired headphones The difference between these two smartphones is slight, but the cool wireless Xperia XZ1 Compact sounds much, much cooler. The autonomy in the Japanese phone is also much better - about one and a half times.
There are no other compact flagships on Android, so Sony is not modest in prices and sells the XZ1 Compact for the price of two iPhone SEs - for 40 thousand rubles. For a smartphone that is disgraced in photography, this is unreasonably expensive, but the same “Compact” can be bought on the “gray” market for only 26–28 thousand rubles. Fans of cool smartphone photos will still prefer the more expensive iPhone 6s, but if I were a connoisseur of compact smartphones, I wouldn’t even hesitate - the iPhone SE is noticeably worse, Samsung “buried” the Galaxy A3 series, and the new XZ2 Compact will go on sale only in the second half years and will cost so much that you will immediately want it.
What to buy to replace ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML/ZE550KL (2015)
ZenFone 2 came at a good time. Three years ago they were already asking 52 rubles for a dollar, and those who cool smartphones I had to stop “living large.” The first to benefit from this situation was ASUS - the Taiwanese reputation was already in order, and Intel was throwing up smartphones Atom processors for pennies. Buyers were happy - for 20 thousand rubles they received a smartphone with a then cool Full HD screen, good cameras, an “above average” processor and then the coolest 4 GB of RAM. In general, it’s an analogue of modern Chinese “top models”, but at a reasonable price in official retail.
"What?! - the indignant reader will cry. – After all, this site is dedicated to Apple and iPhone in particular, which means that the materials must be appropriate. Why, really, promote competitors’ products?” There is absolutely no point, I agree, and I ask ardent opponents of alternative views to stop reading. Those who have no problems with a systematic approach when considering the market modern smartphones, welcome.
Nowadays, choosing a smartphone is both a simple and extremely difficult task. The reason for this is quite obvious: the niche of “smart” phones is no longer full of variety, as in the mid-2000s, and the days of clamshells and sliders are irrevocably gone. Today, most of the products produced by smartphone manufacturers are unremarkable bars of metal or plastic, less often five-inch glass.
Otherwise, everything is terribly monotonous, and even differences in hardware do not give the effect consumers need. By at least, many of you think so, and, to be honest, your humble servant held the same opinion until he started writing this material and scoured the Internet for really worthwhile and, importantly, compact smartphones.
Sony Z5 Compact
Sony is certainly one of those manufacturers still striving to meet the demand for (relatively, of course) compact smartphones. It is for this purpose that the Japanese continue to regularly support and develop a line of sub-flagship devices with the Compact prefix in the name.
The latest incarnation of their ideal smartphone turned out to be quite competitive even against the background of the newer HTC 10 and LG G5. And although the smartphone has become less like a device from the premium segment, having received a plastic body instead of the usual glass and aluminum, it is no less productive than its “big brothers” in the form of the Z5 and Z5 Premium.
Alcatel Idol 3
Perhaps not the most best competitor new iPhone SE, but don’t rush to make final conclusions. Considering the price of 13,000 rubles, Alcatel’s brainchild’s not the most productive hardware is unlikely to cause you indignation. Today you can hardly find even an iPhone 5c for that kind of money. What can we say about 5s. However, not everything is so bad. Decent design and high quality the builds make those who need a second smartphone as a backup think about buying Idol 3. The software “fine-tuning” of the device by JBL specialists will appeal to those who like to listen to music, and the included headphones will please not the most sophisticated music lovers.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)
An excellent device that looks like the flagship Galaxy S7. The compact and monolithic body made of glass and metal literally flows into the hand, forcing you to experience a tactile orgasm. I bet you, it won’t even occur to you that you are holding a mid-budget device in your hands, and not a flagship costing 50,000 rubles. From distinctive features Of note is the excellent 4.7-inch AMOLED screen and 13-megapixel camera, which produces really cool pictures in good lighting. The cost of the “galaxy” does not exceed $300.
OnePlus X
Another class representative budget devices not far budget building. The 5-inch display, enclosed in a glass-aluminum sandwich, produces an excellent picture, famous brand inspires confidence, and the presence of a ceramic version will delight lovers of premium materials. The cost of “X” is only $250, which is cheaper than most competitors.
Despite the fact that not much time has passed since the announcement of Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, we are again seeing new device. It remains to be seen whether the annual release of three iPhone models tradition or is it just an experiment like the one with the iPhone 5C.
Thanks to First-Store, we got the chance to review Apple's latest new model.
It is worth noting that now users have access to as many as three (it’s scary to imagine!) sizes of smartphones for iOS control, from the ultra-compact iPhone SE by today's standards to the familiar “shovel” iPhone 6s Plus. As expected, the “old man” iPhone 5s was discontinued.
There were a lot of conflicting rumors about the design of the new device on the Internet, large portals even offered various concepts to readers, but there were no more or less reliable leaks about the design of the case, which seemed strange to many. However, at the presentation the announcement of the new model caused confusion. Why? Yes, you already know why:
Under the pretext of caring for environment We were presented with the iPhone 5S with a new rear camera and SoC. Oh yes, sorry, they also added pink. But we looked at the robot and listened to Apple’s contribution to protecting the ecology of our planet.
However, there really are few innovations this time; this performance looked especially dull against the backdrop of very successful Samsung flagships– Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, but that’s a completely different conversation.
Apple iPhone SE Specifications
| Model | Apple iPhone SE | Apple iPhone 5S |
| Device type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| CPU | Apple A9, 2 x 1840 MHz, Twister | Apple A7, 2 x 1300 MHz, Cyclone |
| Video processor | PowerVR GT7600 (6 clusters) | PowerVR G6430 (4 clusters) |
| operating system | iOS 9 | iOS 8/9 |
| RAM, GB | 2, LPDDR4 | 1, LPDDR 3 |
| Internal memory, GB | 16 / 64 | 16 / 32 / 64 |
| Screen | IPS 4.0", 1136 x 640 | IPS 4.0", 1136 x 640 |
| Cameras, Mpix | 12.0, front 1.2 | 8.0, front 1.2 |
| Net | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Number of SIM cards, pcs. | 1 | 1 |
| MicroSD support | No | No |
| Data transfer | GPRS, Wi-Fi (b/g/n/ac), BT*, 3G, LTE, NFC* | |
| aGPS/GPS/GLONASS/Beidou | Is/Is/Is/? | Is/Is/Is/? |
| Battery, mAh | 1 624 | 1 560 |
| Dimensions, mm | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 |
| Weight, g | 113 | 112 |
| price, rub. | 33 000 – 48 000 | 20,000 – 30,000 (discontinued) |
All improvements to the Apple iPhone SE relate specifically to the hardware. It came as a surprise to many that the manufacturer decided to use the most advanced SoC it had, coupled with 2 GB of RAM. Previously it was assumed that we would see the A8 so that the models would not compete with each other, but due to the standard size this will not happen anyway, so the move, in my opinion, is logical.
In addition, the manufacturer installed a fresh 12.0 megapixel photo module in the rear camera. Battery capacity has increased slightly, but the increase is so small that I wouldn't count on any improvement in battery life.
The Chinese iPhone SE is close in characteristics to Apple technology, and Android expands the capabilities of the device. A smartphone with a 4-inch screen (like the original) is pleasing bright colors, 854x480 resolution is enough to watch video in HD format.
A fast quad-core processor and video accelerator are responsible for the smooth operation of the Chinese iPhone CE. RAM (512 MB) and internal memory (4 GB) are enough to install and normally use a set of programs. Main (5 MP) and front (1.3 MP) cameras, communication modules, GPS - the phone repeats the capabilities of the prototype, slightly inferior in characteristics.
iPhone SE replica apps and software
The device runs on Android, but the operating system is worked out to the smallest detail. The design, icon images, features and layout are stylized to match the latest iOS. Even the app store looks like a full-fledged App Store, but with Google Play offerings.
Install applications from official store, with third party resources, take advantage of the Apple look and feel android functionality. Do not hide the screen from prying eyes - by graphical shell no one will guess that you decided to buy cheap Chinese iPhone SE, and not spend 30-40 thousand rubles on a gadget.
Bottom line
The device is used with original Apple accessories. Branded cases fit the body like a glove, the cameras, speakers and microphone remain open. The device recognizes the “native” headset, headphones, stands - products are suitable for original iPhone SE/5S and third party accessories.
The quality of manufacturing and assembly of parts is at the level of a world brand: buttons, connectors, housing, sound switch. When purchasing, you get a smartphone that differs from Apple technology only in price.
| Communication standards: | GSM 900/1800/1900, WCDMA2100 |
| Operating system: | Android 4.2.2 |
| Sim card: | 1x nanoSIM |
| CPU: | MT6572, 2 cores x1.2 Ghz |
| RAM: | 1 GB |
| Built-in memory: | 8 GB |
| Navigation: | There is |
| 3D Gravity Sensor: | There is |
| Display Size: | 4.0" IPS |
| Display resolution: | 480*640 |
| Camera: | Front - 1.3MP. Rear - 8.0MP + Flash |
| Dictaphone: | There is |
| Communications: | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Internet: | Eat |
| Dimensions: | 59mm * 8mm * 123mm (same as original) |
| Weight: | 112 g |
| Battery capacity: | 2000 mAh |
| Working hours: | Waiting - 300 hours, Conversation - 6 hours. |