Lg 4 inches. LG Optimus L5 smartphone review: four inexpensive inches
Flagship models Modern smartphones have large displays. As a rule, their diagonal length starts from 5 inches, although gadgets with a 5.5-inch screen are in greatest demand. Increasing the displays on smartphones is justified, because this is the only way such devices can produce Full HD images. But are phones equipped with more compact screens, hopelessly outdated and can no longer offer users anything worthwhile? This is wrong! In particular, in this review we will study the TOP 3 best smartphones of 2017 with a diagonal of only 4.5 inches. We will find out whether such “crumbs” will be able to surprise us with something.
Smartphone LG K3 LTE K100DS
It's compact but enough stylish phone, which can become a valuable assistant to its owner. The model has a wide range of functions. It is suitable for both work and pleasure.
- Appearance. The device body is made according to the classical principle. The material used was durable plastic. The body color can be black, dark gray or blue. On the front panel of the gadget there is a display, speaker, front-camera, as well as the name of the manufacturer. At the back is the main camera of the device. On the right side of the device the user will find a button with which you can turn on the phone or block it. On the left there are volume controls. The dimensions of the described gadget are 67.75x133.9x9.4 mm. Weighs this model only 127 grams. As befits modern mobile phones, the K100DS supports 2 SIM cards. The slots for them are located under the back cover. The operating mode of SIM cards is alternating (that is, you can use one first, and use the other as a port).
- Display. LG engineers equipped this compact creation with color touch screen. The display is capacitive and supports multi touch function. When assembling the screen, TFT technology was used. The limit resolution is 854x480 pixels. Despite the simple design, the display has good color reproduction and clearly reproduces all elements.
- Technical content. The operation of the entire device is ensured by the modern Android 6.0 OS, which is already a pleasant surprise. The “brain center” of the model under consideration is the MediaTek MT6737 chip, which operates on four cores. The clock frequency of each available core is 1.1 GHz, which is also quite good. Construction graphic elements carried out by the Mali-T720 MP2 video card. The amount of integrated RAM is 1 GB. A built-in drive with a capacity of 8 GB will be used to store data. At the request of the user this technical parameter can be improved, because the phone has an additional slot for a memory card. The maximum allowable upgrade is 32 GB. In principle, the specified technical stuffing is enough for web surfing and running undemanding games.
- Cameras. The rear camera of the device has a quality of 5 megapixels. It is also capable of recording videos. As for the selfie camera, its performance is very small - only 0.3 megapixels. Thus, the photo components are the weakest point of this model. It can be said that the developers sacrificed such multimedia ability for the sake of overall performance.
- Network and Internet connection. K100DS supports mobile networks of all operators. Naturally, it can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi; The creators did not forget about Bluetooth (and version 4.1 is supported here). But the main surprise is that the phone is capable of working over 3 and 4G networks. Considering that the smartphone itself is budget, this ability can easily be called a gift from the engineers.
- Autonomy. The creators equipped this gadget with a 1940 mAh battery. By modern standards This is not enough, especially since the device runs on a 4-core processor. But if you load the system moderately, the device will last all day without recharging. Working in standby mode, the phone can last about a week.
- Secondary functionality. The smartphone supports voice dialing and voice control. It has a flight mode. Also, the device supports GPS systems and A-GPS.
Huawei Y3 II smartphone
Another representative of the line of budget smartphones endowed with solid technical capabilities. Let's try to consider all its features separately.
- Delivery set, appearance. By purchasing this mobile device, the owner will find the following elements inside the box: the smartphone itself, USB cord for connection to a personal computer, charging adapter, instruction manual, warranty receipt (often valid for 1 year). The overall look of the phone is simple and stylish. Its body is made of smooth plastic. The color can be either black or golden. On the front, in addition to the 4.5-inch display, there is a front camera, a speaker (both elements are located above the screen), and 3 touch buttons(these components have been allocated space under the display). In addition, the brand name is written between the screen and the speaker. The name of the manufacturer is also written on the back, and above this inscription the owner will find the main camera. As for the side buttons, there is an interesting point here. On the right are the familiar volume controls and a key to turn on/lock the device. But on the left there is an interesting key called “Smart key”. She can perform 3 simultaneously various functions: turn on the flashlight, display a list of contacts, activate the radio, and so on. You can configure the operation of this button in a special menu item. To ensure that the system understands what action you want from it, engineers have prescribed a reaction to 3 types of presses: a simple single press, a double press, and a press+hold. A very useful addition that can make managing the gadget easier. As for the dimensions, they are quite compact - 66.5x134.5x9.9 mm. The model in question weighs 148 grams.
- Screen. Everything is clear from the dimensions of the display; Let's look at its other characteristics. First of all, it is worth considering that the creators equipped the screen with durable glass that can withstand moderate and weak impacts. TFT technology was used in production. The display is capable of producing a resolution of 854x480 pixels and supports the multi touch function. It can simultaneously respond to 10 touches. Of course, color rendition and contrast are far from ideal, but for its price the screen of the described smartphone produces a fairly good picture.
- Performance. The functioning of the device is provided by the Android operating system (firmware version - 5.1). Certainly, this version is already slightly outdated, but it still supports most mobile applications. The speed of the gadget is ensured by the MediaTek MT6582M model processor. This chip runs on 4 cores, each of which has a clock frequency of 1300 MHz. A mobile video processor called ARM Mali-400 MP2 is responsible for image reproduction. There is 1 GB of RAM on board. Physical storage of files is provided by an 8 GB drive. The phone supports microSD memory cards, so the latter parameter can be improved. In particular, an upgrade to 32 GB is allowed. Unfortunately, the cheapness of the smartphone affected some minor functions. Thus, the number of contacts, the number of numbers per contact and the number of characters in the contact name are quite limited by the device’s memory.
- Cameras. The main photosensor produces a quality equal to 5 megapixels. The flash and auto focus function can improve the clarity of your photos. In addition, the rear camera is capable of shooting high-quality video. The selfie sensor, as expected, has more modest characteristics. It produces only 2 megapixels, but is also capable of high-quality video shooting.
- Multimedia and network functions. The phone can play all the most popular formats music (MP3, WAV, AAC). In addition, it plays AVI files. As for network capabilities, everything is standard here. The model supports Wi-Fi, as well as the fourth version of Bluetooth. If we talk about Internet communication standards, there were no surprises here either. The phone can receive and transmit data through the 2G network, as well as through the more popular 3G today.
- Autonomy. The battery of this smartphone is relatively good. It has a capacity of 2100 mAh. Without any additional load, the device will last more than a week. If you actively surf Internet resources or play games, the smartphone will run out in 5–7 hours (depending on the type and intensity of the load).
- Secondary functionality. The device supports navigation via GPS and A-GPS systems. The smartphone allows you to voice dial a number or voice control. It has a pair of sensors: light and proximity. In addition, the creators equipped their creation with such a pleasant accessory as a flashlight.
Smartphone Bluboo Mini
By technical capabilities This phone is almost identical to the two models reviewed. However, in terms of design, this is definitely the best representative of our TOP - 3 best smartphones of 2017 with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. Let's try to study all its features in more detail:
- External execution. The device is made of beautiful plastic. The color of the frames around the display is black (and it always is). The side edges are made to look like metal (they have a bright silver color). But the back cover can have several color options. In particular, there are phones on the market with classic black, white, bluish and red rear panel. The red panel combines especially elegantly with the black front and “metal” sides. Above the display there is a speaker and a front camera. There are 3 touch buttons under the screen. On the back there is the main photosensor (above), as well as the name of the manufacturer's brand (below). The dimensions of the product are 66.7x134.2x10.2 mm. The described model weighs 115 grams.
- Screen. The 4.5-inch display left a lot free space(only 62.57% of the front panel is allocated to it, which is extremely small for modern mobile gadgets). When assembling the screen, an IPS matrix was used, which made it of higher quality. Maximum resolution- 960x540 pixels. There are 245 dots concentrated on one inch of the screen. The display supports multi touch function. It is capable of reproducing 16 million color shades.
- Technical content. In order for the device to work without strong “brakes” and other flaws, the developers installed Android version 6 on it. For fast execution custom commands The chipset is MediaTek MT6580. This element operates on 4 cores; The clock frequency of each is 1300 MHz. Graphics functionality is supported by the Mali-400 MP2 board. As for the built-in RAM, its volume is 1 GB. 8 GB of space is allocated for storing files. The smartphone model in question supports microSD memory cards. With their help, storage space can be expanded up to 32 GB.
- Cameras. The main sensor produces 5 megapixels. Apart from photos, it can also shoot high-quality videos. The shooting speed is 30 fps. The creators have endowed the main camera of the model with a wide range of additional features. It is capable of serial and panoramic shooting, geo-tagging, launching automatically, and recognizing people’s faces when taking photographs. The front camera's capabilities are more limited. It has a quality equal to 2 megapixels. This is enough to take good selfies, but it is better to take such photos in the best possible external lighting.
- Multimedia functionality and the Internet. The smartphone will play the following music formats: AAC, AMR, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, WMA, WAV, OGG. As for the video, there will be no problems here either. Bluboo Mini will play 3GPP, AVI, MP4, Xvid formats. In terms of network capabilities, everything is standard. The phone supports connection via Wi-Fi and version 4 of Bluetooth. In addition, the device can operate in 2 and 3G networks, which is especially important for modern users.
- Autonomy. Engineers equipped this gadget with a 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery. By modern standards, this is not enough, but even with a continuous conversation with 3G turned on, the smartphone will last 10 hours. If you leave it in standby mode, the battery will run out after at least 180 hours.
- Secondary functionality. The model is equipped with proximity and light sensors. Also, it has an accelerometer installed. The user can navigate through GPS or A-GPS systems.
We reviewed the TOP 3 best smartphones of 2017 with a diagonal of 4.5 inches. As you can see, all the devices described have decent technical stuffing and a solid list of functions performed. Of course, in many respects they are inferior to more expensive models with large screens, but for their price they offer everything that a modern user needs.
How popular are smartphones with a diagonal of 4-4.5 inches today? You might think that everyone has forgotten about them, because the trends in the mobile market have changed somewhat in 2018. But this is not so: there are quite good models on the market. If you need a small Android device, then pay attention to the smartphones from this selection.
Most devices from this list belongs to the budget segment, but there is also room for a couple of expensive models for users who want to get the most out of their mobile “companion”.
Advantages of 4-inch smartphones
- The main advantage is small sizes . Models with a large display diagonal are not convenient for everyone to hold in their hands, and sometimes it is difficult to put such a device in a pocket. For the older generation, accustomed to using push-button mobile phones, a large screen will seem wild. But 4-inch smartphones will be received with interest.
- The second important point is price devices, which in most cases does not exceed 5,000 rubles. There are also options that are half the price. Such models are suitable for economical and practical people, as well as for a child as a first phone.
What do we choose?
- Battery. Large capacity means longer operating time of the device. Typically 2000 mAh for 4-inch smartphones is a good figure.
- Processor and memory. The optimal choice for small-sized phones in 2018 is a 4-core chip and memory of 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM. High performance and all sorts of bells and whistles will significantly increase the cost.
- Screen. Pay attention to this parameter and look for the IPS designation, which indicates good brightness, color reproduction and wide viewing angles. Cheap smartphones usually offer a simple TFT display.
- Cameras. All presented Cell phones They can take photos and videos, but only expensive devices produce excellent quality results. The rest have mediocre photo sensors and produce photo video, corresponding to their price.
Any of the smartphones in this collection allows you to make calls, use the Internet, communicate in instant messengers, watch videos, listen to music and even play. Only expensive models provide much more features and comfort.
The cheapest
Fly FS408 Stratus 8
- Processor: 2-core MediaTek MT6570, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4 inches, 854×480
- Camera: 2 megapixels
- Memory (RAM / built-in): 512 MB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 1300 mAh
Price: 2143 rub.
The simplest 4" smartphone available today. The fairly recent Android 6.0 operating system works quickly thanks to a good processor. We can praise the screen with a pixel density of 245 ppi and support for 3G communications. There is a slot for two SIM cards, support for memory cards up to 32 GB and an auto-rotate screen function.
Advantages:
- Price
- Performance
- Android 6.0
- Relatively high-quality image
- Two SIM cards
Flaws:
- Weak battery, Wi-Fi drains the battery in 2-3 hours
- The camera, as they say, is “to the heap”
famous manufacturer
Alcatel U3
- Processor: 2-core MediaTek MT6770, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4 inches, 800 x 480
- Camera (main / front): 2 MP / 0.3 MP
- Memory (RAM / built-in): 512 MB / 4 GB
- Battery capacity: 1500 mAh
Price: 2290 rub.
Another cheap smartphone from a manufacturer that produces good quality devices. The Android 6.0 operating system works quickly, there is a proximity sensor, an auto-rotate display function, a slot for a 32 GB memory card, and, most importantly, GPS. The model is light in weight and has a relatively thin body, fits nicely in the hand and has a convenient location of the power button.
Advantages:
- Price
- Performance
- Android 6.0
- High quality image
- Front camera for Skype
- Two SIM cards
- GPS
Flaws:
- Shared memory, only 700 MB available to the user.
For children
Blackview A5
- Processor: 4-core MediaTek MT6580, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4.5 inches, 854 x 480
- Camera (main / front): 5 MP / 2 MP
- Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
Price: 3960 rub.
A good Chinese-made model that received a lot of positive feedback. The high-quality IPS display has wide viewing angles and shows a bright picture. Performance is also acceptable: this processor copes well with all applications on Android 6.0 and runs most games. The model is perfect for a child as a first smartphone.
Otherwise, the device boasts two regular cameras, the main one is equipped with a flash and works like a flashlight. There are 3G and GPS functions. The equipment is pleased with the presence silicone case And protective film. With all this, Blackview A5 has good ergonomics, does not slip out and lies comfortably in the hand, which is important for children's hands.
Advantages:
- Price
- Good performance
- IPS screen, wide viewing angles
- 3G and GPS
- Several interesting colors, kids will love it
Flaws:
- IPS screen and Internet quickly eat up battery power
The best option
HOMTOM HT26
- Processor: 4-core MediaTek MT6737, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4.5 inches, 854 x 480
- Camera (main / front): 5 MP / 8 MP
- Memory (RAM / built-in): 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 2300 mAh
Price: 3900 rub.
The smartphone boasts good performance and low price. The chip is complemented by good graphics and confidently copes with all applications on Android 7.0, including games. In addition to this performance, the only thing missing is a bright and colorful screen. Here they saved money on this, unlike the previous model, and installed a regular TFT.
An undoubted advantage is the availability of 4G LTE with all the current Bands for Russia and nearby countries. Even at a considerable distance from the tower, the connection is good, and the Internet is distributed at a speed of 50 Mbits.
Advantages:
- Price
- Performance
- Android 7.0
- 4G LTE
- Selfie camera
- Good battery, stays stable for a couple of days
Flaws:
- TFT screen, when deviated by 60 degrees the picture dims
protected
Geotel A1
- Processor: 4-core MediaTek MT6580M, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 4.5 inches, 960 x 540
- Camera (main / front): 8 MP / 2 MP
- Memory (RAM / built-in): 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 3400 mAh
Price: 5141 rub.
The main advantage of this smartphone is its housing made of impact-resistant plastic, which has received an IP67 certificate. The display is covered with tempered Gorilla Glass. The device is not afraid of dirt and even short immersions in water. You can take underwater photos at a depth of up to one meter.
Otherwise, the characteristics correspond to the price of the smartphone. It can be noted that the battery is quite powerful, but it should be borne in mind that games and online videos will quickly drain the battery. A regular TFT display is installed, but with a good margin of brightness and color rendition.
Advantages:
- Price
- Indestructible housing and IP67 water protection
- Battery
- Android 7.0
- 3G LTE and GPS
Flaws:
- The microUSB plug can come off easily, use carefully
Female
Apple iPhone SE
- Processor: 2-core Apple A9, 1849 MHz
- Screen: 4 inches, 1136 x 640
- Camera (main / front): 12 MP / 1.2 MP
- Memory (RAM / built-in): 2 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 1624 mAh
Price: RUB 21,390
The smartphone from this manufacturer with a 4-inch screen does not need any special introduction. The device has excellent build quality, high performance and technical support. iOS updates arrive regularly, and even in the future you can count on the latest software features.
Separately, I would like to note the 12 MP main camera with fast autofocus, a bunch of software functions to create cool creative photos. It is even possible to shoot video from, and this is in the manufacturer’s youngest model of 2016. We also note a very high-quality image with a high resolution IPS matrix with a small display diagonal.
The model can be positioned as a women's smartphone, which has a premium design with an aluminum frame and a glass back panel. In women's hands the “baby” will look great.
Advantages:
Flaws:
- Price
Flagship
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 835, 2450 MHz
- Screen: 4.6 inches, 1280 x 720
- Camera (main / front): 19 MP / 8 MP
- Memory (RAM / built-in): 4 GB / 32 GB
- Battery capacity: 2700 mAh
Price: RUB 24,980
Among compact smartphones, this model is the most productive. Sony produces exceptionally high-quality devices, and the Xperia XZ1 Compact incorporates all the latest hardware features including IP68 protection. You are not afraid of diving under water, accidental falls and scratches on the screen, which is covered with Gorilla Glass 5.
For its size and small screen, the performance of the device is phenomenal. The screen has a high resolution IPS matrix and Sony Triluminos proprietary technology for improved color rendering.
Among the features of the model, it should be noted the main camera with a proprietary sensor and optics, as well as optical stabilization, laser autofocus and many software settings and “tricks” that help you take amazing photos.
Advantages:
Flaws:
- Price
- Not enough total memory, but you can add 256 GB
Conclusion
It turns out that in 2018 you can still buy a good 4-4.5-inch smartphone: from the cheapest to flagship-level devices. All presented models are available for sale at the time of writing.
About the APPEARANCE
All L-series smartphones are similar to each other, so at first glance it will be difficult to distinguish the L5 from the L7 or L3. So, before us is a black candy bar with a 4-inch screen. If it’s 4 inches, it means it’s still L5. Rear end made of ribbed plastic that is pleasant to the touch and does not slip in your hand. This will prevent your phone from falling out on the floor and breaking.
There's nothing special on the front of the phone other than the screen, a hard-wired Home button, and a speaker for calls. Needless to say, LG L5 is very similar in its front part to Samsung Galaxy SII. Except that the “Menu” and “Back” touch buttons are mirrored, and the central button is made a little narrower. Otherwise the similarities are obvious.
The back cover is removable, underneath there is a battery that can be replaced at any time. In addition to the battery, there are slots for a standard SIM card and a micro-SD memory card. In general, everything is standard, no unusual solutions.
Also located at the back is a camera with flash and a speaker for playing music. We'll look at the camera separately a little later, but let's say a few words about the sound now: the L5's speaker is not five stars, but it reproduces call melodies quite normally. And for the rest there are headphones.
The sides of the smartphone are also made of plastic and covered with silver paint. I would like to believe that this coating will last a long time, but judging by the scratches that have already appeared on the device during use, there is only very little hope left. At the bottom of the LG L5 there is a micro-USB port and a microphone for calls.
At the top end there is a button to turn on/off the smartphone and a 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones or a headset. Again, nothing out of the ordinary.
On the right side of the phone there are no elements at all: no ports, no buttons. And on the left there is only a volume rocker. Thus, the LG L7 has a cute, but very discreet design. No bells and whistles, no ceramic cases - in general, the smartphone looks like an ordinary middle-class phone, which, in fact, it is.
⇡ About SCREEN
I would like to say that there is a wonderful, marvelous, wonderful screen here, but I have to tell the truth. According to the manufacturer, the device has a TN-matrix display with a resolution of 320x480 pixels. Well, the resolution looks very plausible, although it is clearly not enough for a 4-inch screen, and in 2012 it’s already strange to hear such numbers when talking about smartphone screens. The icons look blurry, the pixels are visible even to the blind eye - in general, it’s a little not Retina. But that's not the worst thing. We ran some tests and here's what we found:
| Brightness | 401 |
| Contrast | 107:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 87% |
| Adobe RGB coverage | 65% |
To make it clearer: the luminosity of black color at maximum brightness reaches 3.762 cd⁄m 2. That is, in fact, it is not black at all, but gray. As you understand, with such a contrast, reading information in the sun is not so easy, almost impossible. Not everything is going smoothly with viewing angles either. Firstly, if you look at the screen perpendicularly, the colors are already distorted. You need to tilt the phone slightly towards yourself, and only then the image will become close to reality. Secondly, with small horizontal deviations the image immediately fades - in general, you can only work with a smartphone in one position with minimal tilting.
⇡ About the FILLING
The new LG L5 is built on a Qualcomm MSM7225A processor with a clock frequency of 800 MHz. Typically, these processors come with a frequency of 600 MHz, but can be overclocked to 800. In principle, the L3 model also uses a chip with a non-standard frequency. The good old Adreno 200 is responsible for the graphics. To be honest, it was very strange to see this graphics chip here, since it was already in the HTC HD2 in 2010. Thus, the filling is not the freshest, but it still copes with many tasks.
Camera - 5 MP, with autofocus and LED flash. The phone supports all modern protocols and versions of wireless connections. Without advanced solutions, of course, but everything that should work works, and it does it quite well.
The smartphone is equipped with a built-in memory of 4 GB, of which 2 are available to the user - this is quite a bit, only enough to store contacts and their photos. The rest can be stored on a micro-SD memory card with a capacity of up to 32 GB, especially since they now cost very little, and you can carry a couple of pieces with music and video in your pocket.
⇡ About POWER
Alas, the LG Optimus L5 is far from being equipped with the most modern platform, so you shouldn’t expect results comparable to those of Tegra 3. The computing capabilities of the processor are at an average level, because it is only single-core, and the frequency is too low. In graphics tests, the smartphone performed well, in principle. The results are slightly worse than other inexpensive smartphones, which is not surprising for a two-year-old graphics chip.
There are not too many complaints about the performance of the LG L5, but they still exist. The interface does not work very smoothly; there are slowdowns and freezes. Sometimes programs crash, sites take a long time to load, in general, the smartphone slowly processes everything that a single-core processor is not ready to handle quickly. You can only play Angry Birds on a smartphone, and even that is not a fact. The graphics chip is not designed for modern games, so you will have to be content with only casual entertainment.
⇡ About the BATTERY
If you use the L5 as a regular phone and do not load it, it will work for two or even three days. If you disable wireless connections, then you can generally stretch out the pleasure for a week. Loading your phone with computing work and watching movies will drain its battery in half a day. An extreme AnTuTu test was able to discharge the battery by 35% in 2 hours and 8 minutes. In general, the result for a 1500 mAh battery and Android system is quite expected. The operating time is decent, you don’t have to charge your smartphone every day, and in extreme cases you can buy an additional battery.
⇡ About COMMUNICATION
The phone loses signal in the same place where other phones lose it. Signal reception is the same as everyone else's. Nothing special or extraordinary. TO Wi-Fi modules And there are no issues with Bluetooth either. Yes, yes, we have reached the very section where nothing is good.
The GPS module also works well. He was able to find several satellites and connect to them without even using a cellular network. Although when connecting L5 to cellular network and the Internet search for satellites went much faster, as it should be.
⇡ About the CAMERA
The LG Optimus L5 cannot boast of an ideal camera; it has a very mediocre 5 MP camera. Videos can be shot with a resolution of 640x480 pixels. In 2012, it should be a shame to claim such permission. At least 720p, but not 640x480!
The quality of the images is relatively tolerable; a couple of years ago all cameras shot like this, but now, of course, I want something more. Yes, you can take a photo of a friend at a party or a cat at home, but taking this phone with you on a trip or to some exhibition is useless, you won’t get high-quality pictures, and the focus always goes off.
⇡ About SOFT
The smartphone has Android 4.0.3 with a proprietary shell from LG (by the way, it is very similar to Samsung TouchWiz). There are no special pre-installed applications on the phone. Calculator, mail, calendar - in general, everything is as usual. Fortunately, there is Google Play, and if available mobile Internet or Wi-Fi, you can download whatever your heart desires.
⇡ About OUTPUT
On average, you can now buy an LG Optimus L5 smartphone for 9,000 rubles. The price is perhaps a little high, because this smartphone has a little more minuses than pluses. Yes, it is cute, thin, even ergonomic. Yes, it comes pre-installed with more or less recent Android 4.0.3. And the impressions from using it are not too negative. On the other hand, the smartphone's hardware is weak, and the screen is absolutely terrible. Therefore, if it had cost a couple of thousand less, it would have been just right.
This gadget will be useful for those who have long wanted an Android phone, but are not yet ready to shell out for the fashionable SGS III or HTC One X, and have already grown out of regular phones. In addition, such a phone can be bought for a child: at least It won’t hurt if he loses it or breaks it - it’s not an iPhone. From L5, be with him better screen and filling, it would be an excellent “killer” of budget smartphones from the same Samsung. And this phone now has many competitors who outperform it in many respects, although they lose in some.
No matter how much fans of large screens defend the ease of use of phablets, there is a large category of users who do not like “shovels”. These people really cannot get used to the comfortable use of a gadget with a large display. Attempts to use such a device only strengthen the opinion that more than 4 inches is inconvenient and unnecessarily large.
There is a completely “scientific” and obvious explanation for this opinion. Distance from the center of the palm to the tip thumb The average person is approximately 10 centimeters. The optimal diagonal for this is 4 inches (10.12 cm on the metric scale). More - it no longer allows you to reach any part of the screen without changing your grip on the device with your palm. With smaller sizes, the hand will block a significant part of the display, which is also inconvenient.
Manufacturers do not forget about fans of small gadgets, and continue to produce devices with a four-inch display even during the dominance of 5-5.5". However, most of these devices have functionality entry level. Are there smartphones with a 4" screen that have good hardware? Let's try to find out. The material is devoted to analyzing the capabilities of modern compact cellular devices, of which there are not many on the market.
Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual Sim – compact Windows Phone
After abandoning the Nokia brand at the end of 2014, Microsoft released a whole line of inexpensive Lumiyas. One of them was Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual Sim, released in January 2015. You can buy it now for a little less than $100. This is a typical successor to Nokia, in the famous rectangular body made of bright plastic, with a minimum of roundness.
The smartphone is equipped with a 4-inch capacitive screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The heart of the device is quad-core (which is atypical for an MS budget phone) Snapdragon processor 200. RAM 1 GB, which is also good for Windows. Built-in – 8 GB, external storage up to 32 GB supported. The device operates under control Windows Phone 8.1. You can upgrade to "ten", but its stability is still far from ideal. There are two slots for SIM cards.
The main camera is 5 MP, without flash and autofocus. The front camera is also set “to be”: 0.3 MP and nothing interesting. The battery is 1560 mAh, which is not much even for Windows Phone. In general, a typical budget phone of 2015, not outstanding, but not the worst either.
Philips S309 – a modest Android
In June 2015 the world saw compact smartphone Philips S309.
This is a modest budget device, priced at about $80. Unfortunately, it does not have the advantage of Philips in the form of a capacious battery, and otherwise it is an inexpressive Chinese. Rectangular body with rounded ends is a favorite shape Chinese manufacturers cheap tubes.
The screen is naturally four-inch, with a resolution of 800x480. This is not IPS, so the display capabilities are quite modest. The MT6572 processor, equipped with a pair of 1 GHz cores, is also not impressive. Well, at least 1 GB of RAM: this is enough to run most programs in everyday tasks. The volume of built-in storage is only 4 GB, there is a slot for MicroSD. Unfortunately, the memory shortage is aggravated by the Android 4.4 OS, which by default does not support installing programs on the card. The smartphone has 2 SIM card slots.
The main camera is 5 MP, with flash and autofocus. The front one is 0.3 MP and is only suitable for Skype. A 1600 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, which is enough for a day, but more depending on your luck. In general, the Philips S309 is not so bad, it corresponds to its price and is suitable for basic tasks. But it’s not suitable for games (1.5 GB free memory nothing really to install).
Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105 – Korean “Chinese”
Previously, the Koreans made smaller versions of flagships, but the Galaxy S5 Mini already had a 4.5" display, and the S6 and S7 were left without a “little brother” at all.
In 2016, it was decided to release a new compact 4-inch device, Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105. This inexpensive smartphone with 2 SIM cards, released in February, can be purchased for about $80.
Unfortunately, Samsung is now practicing the approach “all the best goes to the flagship children”, and ultra-budget handsets are assembled using Chinese components: as long as they work stably. As a result, the four-inch screen is built on a cheap TFT (not AMOLED) matrix with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The processor is a modest Spreadtrum SC8830, with four cores clocked at 1.2 GHz, and the graphics are Mali 400MP. RAM 768 MB (really, in 2016 the Koreans still had 256 MB chips in stock?), built-in memory - 8 GB, MicroSD slot available. At least the OS is fresh - Android 5.1, so thanks for that.
The rear camera is 5 MP, without any bells and whistles, but with HD video recording; the front camera is VGA (0.3 MP). The battery is 1500 mAh, removable, it will last for a maximum of a day. Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105 is assembled from Chinese components, available in analogues at half the price, but its operation stability is better. Therefore, adjusted for the brand, you can forgive weak hardware: for simple tasks will do.
Lenovo A1000 – with a normal battery
In September 2015, Lenovo introduced the ultra-budget smartphone A1000, priced at about $70-80.
It is not much different from its competitors, but it also has advantages over them. The body is rectangular, slightly rounded, made of plastic. The filling is cheap and no frills, but sufficient for comfortable work.
The 4-inch screen has a resolution of 800x480, it is created using TFT TN technology, so it does not shine with viewing angles. The processor is a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731, with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. RAM capacity – 1 GB, built-in 8 GB (half available). There is a card slot, modules up to 32 GB are supported. Operating system – Android 5. 2 SIM cards supported.
The resolution of the main camera of Lenovo A1000 is 5 MP. There is a flash, but it is not equipped with autofocus. The front camera is modest, 2 MP. Pleased with the battery capacity: 2000 mAh. With such a screen diagonal, the device will be enough for 2 days of work; you can load your smartphone with the Internet all day long. In this regard, it looks a little more profitable than its competitors.
Apple iPhone 5s – a long-liver with an apple
The “old” Apple iPhone 5s, released back in September 2013, is still “on horseback”.
It was recently discontinued, but you can still buy an iPhone 5s. The issue price is about 400 dollars for a new one, or 300 “like new”. It differs from other 4-inch smartphones in that it was a flagship at one time.
The iPhone 5s screen has a diagonal of 4 inches and an atypically high resolution of 1136x640 pixels. The display is covered tempered glass with an oleophobic layer. The processor is a dual-core Apple A7 with a gaming graphics chip. RAM 1 GB, built-in - 16, 32 or 64. MicroSD, of course, is not supported. At first, iOS 7 was installed on the smartphone, now version 9.3 is available.
The camera has a resolution of 8 MP, is equipped with autofocus, flash and has an increased pixel size. At one time it was very good, and even now it is on par with new devices. Front camera – 1.2 MP. The battery is a modest 1,560 mAh, but on iOS it's enough for a day of moderate use. The iPhone is significantly more expensive than other 4-inch devices, but it is also noticeably more powerful than them.
Apple iPhone SE - a smaller flagship
In March 2016, the “reincarnation” of the successful iPhone 5s, model SE, was released.
The screen is the same 4 inches, with a resolution of 1136x640 (the display has not changed since the iPhone 5s). But the processor is the new Apple A9, capable of handling any task. Two 1.8 GHz cores look modest only on paper, but are good in practice. RAM – 2 GB, built-in – 16 or 64 GB. The smartphone runs iOS 9.3.
The camera resolution has been increased to 12 MP, it is still good and corresponds to flagships. But they “forgot” the front matrix: it’s still the same 1.2 MP, unchanged since the 5th model. The battery capacity is 1624 mAh, the operating time has increased compared to its predecessors. In general, the Apple iPhone SE is a good “gesture of goodwill” towards fans of smartphones with small displays. The combination of this size and flagship capabilities is rare these days.
Leagoo Elite 8 – cheap, but with LTE
Leagoo Elite 8 is a budget Chinese product with a 4-inch screen, released at the end of 2015. It is interesting because in China it sells for less than $50 (in our country it is significantly more expensive). Of course, the characteristics are very modest, but for the money they are quite acceptable. It will certainly work as a smartphone for a schoolchild (who is even more uncomfortable with a large display than an adult).
The display has a resolution of 800x480 pixels and is built on an IPS matrix (if the Chinese don’t lie, of course). The processor is a 64-bit quad-core MT6735. The only pity is that the RAM is only 0.5 GB, which is not enough in 2016. Built-in storage is also not much, 4 GB. There is a memory card slot on board. Operating system – Android 5.1 with proprietary shell. There are two SIM cards, moreover, this is the only Android smartphone in this collection that supports LTE.
The camera is modest, 5 MP, but with a flash and HD video recording. Front camera – 2 MP. The battery capacity is 1800 mAh, which is quite tolerable for a four-inch screen. Leagoo Elite 8 is notable for the fact that it is one of the newest 4" Androids, and even with 4G. Otherwise, it’s a typical budget phone.
Today, many people want to buy a smartphone with a 4-inch diagonal, because phones with this screen diagonal are most comfortable to hold in their hands.
Today we will look at 30 of today's best 4-inch phones that every ordinary gadget lover can afford. Go!
Faithful assistant – Lenovo IdeaPhone A318T
One of the most affordable models today, which is not intended for those who are chasing new innovations in the world of technology and want to buy not an expensive toy, but a truly functional assistant.
For tasks such as checking email, reading news, using an organizer, calendar, calculator, various task schedulers, and the like, this device fits better than any other.
Lenovo A318T is designed for many years of use.
Unboxing video:
Peculiarities:
- built-in memory – 0.5 GB (there is an expansion slot up to 32 GB);
- RAM – 0.25 GB;
- battery – 1500 mAh;
- processor - MediaTek MT6572T with 2 cores and 1.3 GHz;
- 2 MP camera;
- price – 40 dollars.
The most common one is ALCATEL ONETOUCH Pixi 4013D
This phone also has all the basic functions and even more, but it is still positioned as very simple modern phone for calls, surfing the Internet and reading mail.
Some samples are equipped with Windows Mobile OS, but mostly this model comes with Android 4.4 KitKat.
There is a front camera for conversations on Skype and other instant messengers, 2 SIM cards and all the main pre-installed programs.
Characteristics:
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- built-in memory – 4 GB (there is an expansion slot up to 32 GB);
- battery – 1400 mAh;
- MediaTek MT6572M processor with 2 cores and 1 GHz;
- camera – 3 MP (front – 1.3 MP);
- price – 40 dollars.
Brother of the previous one – Fly FS405 Stratus 4
In fact, this is the same ALCATEL ONETOUCH Pixi 4013D, only with a slightly different processor - MediaTek MT6572A (ALCATEL has an M at the end), a smaller battery capacity (1250 mAh instead of 1300 mAh) and a slightly different body.
There are also differences in the camera - the Fly has a 2 megapixel one.
By the way, due to a different Fly FS405 Stratus 4 processor, it has 1.2 GHz (0.2 GHz more than ALCATEL) and the same 2 cores.
Otherwise everything is exactly the same; Judging by the reviews, they work almost identically.
Characteristics:
- front camera – 0.3 MP;
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM 0.5 GB;
- preinstalled OS – Android 5.1;
- price – 43 dollars.
Classic – Bravis Light
All Bravis products are different strict style, but with maximum simplicity in execution.
The same applies to the Light model.
It has everything most basic and necessary, pre-installed Android 4.4 and, interestingly, the Spreadtrum SC7731G processor, which has not yet gained such fame in the market as the representatives of MediaTek.
Actually, this is his main feature. Once upon a time there was a buzz around Spreadtrum great amount myths and legends.
Some wrote that this was the brainchild of Samsung, others that the company was created by former Qualcomm employees.
One way or another, we are dealing with a simple, extremely inexpensive smartphone with good quality assemblies.
Characteristics of Bravis Light:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM 0.5 GB;
- 1400 mAh battery;
- the processor has 4 cores of 1.3 GHz (!);
- 2 MP camera (there is a 0.3 MP front camera);
- price – 46 dollars.
A simple solution - Prestigio MultiPhone Wize L3 3403 Duo
Prestigio always produces something light, easy to use and designed for those who don't need much, but always with a twist.
Here MultiPhone Wize L3 3403 Duo is a prominent representative of this company.
It has almost the same data as the smartphones described above, but the main camera is 5 megapixels and also has a processor from Spreadtrum (model SC7731).
Peculiarities:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM 0.5 GB;
- battery – 1450 mAh;
- the processor has 4 cores of 1.2 GHz;
- pre-installed Android 5.1;
- price – 46 dollars.
Strict Nomi i400 Beat
Actually, this model differs from all the above-mentioned phones by its unusual body - a monolithic rectangle, similar to iron or some other metal with slightly rounded edges, attracts many technology lovers.
However, it is perfect for performing all ordinary tasks, except high-quality photographs.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM 0.5 GB;
- 1500 mAh battery;
- MediaTek MT6572 processor (the very first) with 2 cores and 1.2 GHz;
- 2 MP camera;
- price – 53 dollars.
Budget phone with a good camera – Lenovo A2860
The 2016 smartphone has a 4.5-inch diagonal and a 5-megapixel camera, which is very rare for middle-class phones.
Yes, the aforementioned Prestigio also has a 5 MP camera, but Lenovo cameras still much better, and the resolution is higher. However, both are still very far from Samsung cameras.
Among the features, it is worth noting the 2000 mAh battery. Otherwise, the characteristics are standard for models in this price category:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- Mediatek MT6735M processor with 4 cores and 1 GHz;
- front camera – 0.3 MP;
- price – 53 dollars.
A phone that is not afraid of anything - UPhone Hummer S922
This phone weighs a whopping 169g, which is 30g more than any other phone in this review. And all thanks to additional protective devices.
Mainly, this weight is due to the heavy case, which protects the smartphone from falls, moisture, dust and everything else that can harm it.
This model is perfect for builders, extreme sports enthusiasts and travelers.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- 2200 mAh battery (!);
- MediaTek MT6572A processor with 2 cores and 1.2 GHz;
- 5 MP camera (takes pictures a little worse than the aforementioned Lenovo);
- price – 57 dollars.
Budget phone for selfies – ZTE Blade AF3
Peculiarity this phone The thing is that it has a 2 MP front camera, which is good for selfies.
However, it’s worth considering that the phone is still very, very budget-friendly, so you shouldn’t expect too high a quality from the photos. But the resulting images can’t be called bad either.
Otherwise, everything is standard, except for the luxurious (for the cost of the device) Spreadtrum SC7731G processor.
Peculiarities:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- 1400 mAh battery;
- 4 cores at 1.2 GHz;
- main camera 5 MP;
- price – 51 dollars.
Modest HUAWEI Y3C
The manufacturer positions this phone as something very simple, uncomplicated and modest.
But in comparison with other phones in this price category, the Y3C from HUAWEI looks very respectable.
As for autonomy, with maximum sound and high screen brightness, the smartphone can play HD video for about 4 hours, and the camera quality is quite acceptable for video calls.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- battery – 1730 mAh;
- Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with 4 cores of 1.2 GHz;
- main camera – 5 MP, front – 2 MP;
- pre-installed OS – Android 4.4 KitKat with EMUI 3.0 shell;
- price – 59 dollars.
Convenience itself – LG X135 L60 Dual
LG products have always been very easy to use. Therefore, the X135 L60 Dual also has some features that make it very convenient to use.
For example, the back cover has a structure that promotes stronger adhesion to other surfaces.
There is also a KnockON function that allows you to unlock the phone after double tapping the screen. The weight of the phone is only 119 grams.
All the main functions are also present here. By the way, the screen diagonal here is 4.3 inches.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- battery – 1540 mAh;
- 2 cores at 1.3 GHz;
- main camera – 5 MP;
- price – 69 dollars.
An ordinary representative of the global technology giant – Samsung G350E Galaxy Star Advance
Samsung can rightfully be called a global technology giant. Smartphones of this brand have always been reliable and practical.
The same can be said about the G350E Galaxy Star Advance. Installed on it TFT display(not AMOLED and especially not SuperAMOLED, which is typical for Samsung).
The processor here is Renesas with 1 core (1.2 GHz), but the battery is as much as 1800 mAh.
Otherwise, everything is branded - the TouchWiz operating system shell, an excellent camera, albeit 3 megapixel (a 1 megapixel Samsung camera will be much better than a 5 megapixel camera from any other brand), a plastic case.
Other features:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- no front camera;
- weight – 133 grams (standard for such phones);
- price – 65 dollars.
Budget Killer – Archos 45 b neon
This phone can rightfully be called a killer in the $60-70 price category.
An 8 MP camera with the ability to shoot video in 1920x1080 resolution and 8 GB built-in memory - all this looks just great in comparison with the characteristics of other smartphones with this price.
Otherwise everything is quite standard.
The use of the Spreadtrum SC7731 processor in this smartphone also looks a little unusual, but not nearly as surprising as the 8 MP camera.
Other characteristics:
- RAM – 1 GB;
- 1450 mAh battery;
- 4 cores at 1.3 GHz;
- screen diagonal – 4.5 inches;
- price – 70 dollars.
Standard – HTC desire 210
It is impossible to say anything else about this phone other than “standard”. Everything here is standard for this price category.
Some may even think that this is not enough, but HTC fans will definitely like it - the proprietary HTC BlinkFeed shell is present here.
Its characteristics are as follows:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- battery – 1300 mAh;
- MediaTek MT6572M processor with 2 cores of 1 GHz;
- price – 76 dollars.
Smartphone for the budget conscious
Pleasant to the touch body, 4.5 inches diagonal, 5 MP camera, removable battery with reduced power consumption - what else does an undemanding user need from a smartphone costing under $100?
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- 1600 mAh battery;
- main camera 5 MP and front camera 0.3 MP;
- price – 84 dollars.
Smartphone test – TP-LINK Neffos C5L
We are all accustomed to seeing routers from TP-LINK, smart plugs, routers, amplifiers, access points and the like.
But recently this company released the Neffos line of smartphones. And, judging by the reviews, the Chinese did it very well.
The following characteristics confirm this:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 2000 mAh;
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor with 4 cores of 1.1 GHz;
- price – 88 dollars.
Another shockproof toughie – Discovery V8
This phone is perfect for lovers of travel, extreme sports, and generally those who need a truly durable phone that will last for several years.
The Discovery V8 has a special protective case(cannot be removed, it is built-in) and a high level of housing protection.
The rest of the characteristics are also quite good:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB;
- 2800 mAh battery (taking into account the other characteristics, we can say that this is enough for several days of work);
- MediaTek 6572 processor with 2 cores of 1.3 GHz;
- main camera 5 MP and front camera 1.3 MP;
- price – 95 dollars.
Old Motorola moto E 2400
At the time of the release of this phone, many did not believe that a smartphone at such a price could cope with the most basic tasks.
But the moto E 2400 has managed to eliminate these stereotypes. Today he takes the place of an honorable old man and rests on the laurels of the smartphone market.
Peculiarities:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor at 1.4 GHz;
- price – 103 dollars.
For every day – ZTE blade GF3
In fact, this is largely modified ZTE blade AF3 with better performance, longer service life, best camera and other features.
But this is still an excellent smartphone for every day, which is suitable for performing ordinary tasks like checking email and reading the news.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 1850 mAh;
- weight – 155 g (it is not clear why so much);
- price – 105 dollars.
Best camera in its class - HTC Desire 326G
Developers HTC Desire 326G are positioning their creation as a smartphone with a best-in-class camera. And indeed, this is so.
For this price you won't find anything better. The HTC Desire 326G camera has a higher resolution, a smaller matrix (which is better) and better quality pictures (users themselves say this).
The remaining characteristics are:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 2000 mAh;
- Spreadtrum SC7731G processor with 4 cores of 1.2 GHz;
- main camera – 8 MP and front camera – 2 MP;
- price – 115 dollars.
Quality – Microsoft Lumia 430
All Microsoft products have always been very different high quality. For example Lumia phone 430 this can be seen very clearly.
It has its own operating room Windows system Mobile 8.1, excellent GPS navigator, a very special design and many other features.
In general, if you are tired of all these standard Samsung, Lenovo and other Chinese, take the MS Lumia 430 - an excellent choice!
Its technical characteristics:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- 2 cores in the processor at 1.2 GHz;
- 1500 mAh battery;
- price – 99 dollars.
Another standard - Lenovo A1000
An excellent representative of the world-famous Lenovo company is suitable for all those who need to perform standard tasks and play games.
The camera here is 5 megapixels, but it doesn’t always take pictures as well as we would like. The Android 5.0 operating system will be able to ensure the convenience of performing all these operations.
This is Lenovo's standard of quality in every sense.
Peculiarities:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 2050 mAh;
- Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with 4 cores of 1.3 GHz;
- main camera 5 MP and front camera 0.3 MP;
- price – 100 dollars.
As chic as a car – Lamborghini V12
We are all used to seeing beautiful, luxurious and expensive cars called Lamborghini, but there are also several phones with the same name.
By the way, Lamborghini V12 is also the name of the engine, and it’s also very luxurious and expensive.
The Lamborghini V12 smartphone is the best of this entire line. It is very durable as it is made of plastic and rubber.
Looks like a nice car.
Lamborghini V12 specifications:
- built-in memory – 8 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 2300 mAh;
- MediaTek 6589 processor with 4 cores of 1.5 GHz;
- main camera – 8 MP, front – 2 MP;
- price – 132 dollars.
5 out of 5 in terms of price/quality ratio – Sony Xperia E3
Sony phones have always been of high quality. Characteristics related to strength especially stood out. All this applies to the Xperia E3.
Most users agree that in terms of price-quality ratio, this is simply an ideal phone.
Of course, this is not a smartphone from which you can expect it to handle GTA or another heavyweight among games, but it will handle heavier applications easily.
And he will work out his 5-10 years.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- the main camera is 5 megapixels and the front camera is 0.3 megapixels;
- battery – 2330 mAh;
- price – 170 dollars.
Spectacular Korean – Samsung A300H Galaxy A3
Samsung A300H Galaxy A3 looks really luxurious and expensive.
A spectacular metal body, beautiful design and Samsung branded elements, a stunning bright SuperAMOLED screen - everything is done at a very high level.
This device looks especially impressive in pink or gold.
And the technical characteristics are up to par:
- built-in memory – 16 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 1900 mAh;
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with 4 cores of 1.2 GHz;
- excellent 8 MP camera (front 5 MP);
- aluminium case (!);
- price – 192 dollars.
Legend – iPhone 5c
There is no need to say more about this phone - its name says it all. Apple is one of the most expensive brands the world, if not the most expensive.
iPhone is her brainchild, and one of the most expensive and beloved.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 16 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 1510 mAh;
- iOS OS;
- branded Apple processor A6 – 2 cores at 1.3 GHz;
- main camera – 8 MP, front – 1.2 MP;
- price – 190 dollars.
Mini flagship –HTC One mini 2
The stylish aluminum body and branded elements on the body indicate that this is an HTC product.
One mini 2 contains all the best for such phones - an excellent 13 MP camera, a fast processor, good battery and much more.
Peculiarities:
- built-in memory – 16 GB;
- RAM – 1 GB;
- battery – 2100 mAh;
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 4 cores of 1.2 GHz;
- front camera – 5 MP;
- OS has proprietary HTC Sense 6.0 shell;
- price – 240 dollars.
Big guy – Caterpillar Cat B15
Caterpillar has released few phones, especially in comparison with the giants of global technology production, such as Samsung or Apple.
But the Cat B15 is one of the best creations of this company. It also has special rubber protective elements, additional impact-resistant glass and a robust body with IP67 protection level.
The rest of the phone's components are also up to par.
Peculiarities:
- built-in memory – 4 GB;
- RAM – 0.5 GB
- battery – 2000 mAh;
- MediaTek MT6577 processor with 2 cores of 1 GHz;
- main camera – 5 MP, front – 0.3 MP;
- price – 257 dollars.
Leader – BlackBerry Passport
By technical specifications this is undoubtedly the best smartphone in our rating today. True, not everyone will like this design and this arrangement of buttons.
In addition, the proprietary operating system will also be unusual.
Characteristics:
- built-in memory – 32 GB;
- RAM – 3 GB;
- battery – 3450 mAh;
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 4 cores of 2.2 GHz;
- main camera – 13 MP, front – 2 MP;
- price – 384 dollars.
The most expensive is Apple iPhone SE
With a price of 500 dollars, it is very weak battery(1624 mAh), the ability to use just one SIM cards and a dual-core processor.
But the rest of the characteristics look very attractive:
- built-in memory – 16 GB;
- RAM – 2 GB;
- main camera – 12 MP, front – 1.2 MP;
- iOS OS
These are the best 4-inch smartphones today. You won't be able to find anything better on the market. So good luck in choosing and using!
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