At the end of last year, the new W8510 smartphone was introduced. Philips (the developer of this device) positions it as a mid-range device. Comparing its hardware and software, we will determine whether this gadget belongs to this segment.
Equipment
Rich equipment can not boast Philips Xenium W8510. Overview Its packaging only confirms this. The box contains the device itself, a user manual, a charger, a cord for connecting to a PC, a sound headset and a warranty card. The battery is built into the device itself, so it does not need to be installed separately. Its capacity is 3300 milliamps / hours and it will be charged for about three hours using a standard charger. At the same time, its resources at maximum load will last for 2 days of battery life. The only negative in this case is that the battery is integrated into the device and when you replace it, you just can’t do without the help of a service center. Headphones sound very bad (included with the W8510). Philips, the reviews of the owners of this smartphone model only confirm this, it has saved too much on this accessory. Therefore, music lovers immediately need to buy a high-quality speaker system.
Housing
The W8510 cannot boast of a special case design. Philips has taken the path of least resistance. Classic candy bar with touch input. The diagonal of the device is 4.7 inches. It can easily be placed in one hand, but managing it this way will not work: you will have to use the second hand for this. In the upper right corner of the smartphone is a button on and off. On the right are classic swings to raise or lower the sound level. Additionally, a separate button is displayed for accelerated entry into or exit from power saving mode. The screen is plastic, the smartphone case is not protected. In addition, the coating on the body simply attracts dust. Therefore, you just can not do without a cover and a protective film. Build quality is mediocre. When shaking, the vibration of the built-in battery is felt. This is definitely a developers flaw. Given the positioning of this device, the previously listed disadvantages are not too significant. Still, the device is of an average level and one does not have to expect something phenomenal from the W8510. Philips minimized production costs, and it feels strongly in the case.
Filling
The hardware is just perfect at the Philips Xenium W8510. Overview technical specifications - another confirmation of this. The computing heart of this smartphone is MTK 6589 single-chip system. It consists of 4 core architecture of AWP revision A7 architecture. The clock frequency of each of them can vary in the range from 250 MHz to 1.2 GHz. If necessary, inactive cores are disabled to save energy. Let's just say that its processing power is enough to solve most problems today. The second important component is the graphics card. In this case, we are talking about the SGX 544 from PowerVR. It harmoniously complements the central processor and also allows you to solve various problems without problems. There are no problems with the memory subsystem either. Operational - 1 GB, and built-in - 4 GB. In the latter case, about half, that is 2GB, is allocated to the user's needs. If necessary, you can increase this volume many times by installing a flash card up to 32 GB.
The screen resolution is 1280 pixels by 720 pixels, that is, the picture is in very high quality. The display is based on a very high-quality IPS matrix, which is capable of displaying more than 16 million colors. The device is equipped with a main camera with 8 megapixels (a flash is mounted next to it) and an auxiliary camera with 1.3 megapixels (with it you can make video calls both in specialized programs and in third-generation networks). By the way, the phone provides the ability to install two SIM cards. The gadget works both in GSM networks and in 3G. Another plus for the W8510. Philips in this plan keeps up with fashion and does not lag behind competitors. The weight of the device is 173 grams. It’s hard, but with such parameters you shouldn’t expect less. One battery for 3300 milliamps / hours what it costs.
Communications
Smartphone Philips W8510 has a rich set of communications. For a quick exchange of information with the global web, a Wi-Fi transmitter is installed. With it, you can easily and simply connect to any available wireless network. The second important communication element is bluetooth, which will allow you to easily connect to the second device and exchange data with it. There is also a micro USB connector. With it, you can connect to a personal computer or charge the battery. Another important jack is the jack for connecting an external sound system: headphones or speakers. This smartphone is equipped with a navigation sensor that interacts seamlessly with the GPS system. You can listen to radio stations, but this can only be done with a stereo headset connected.
Software
But with the software, not everything is so smooth with the W8510. Philips reviews it only confirms saved on this. The main problem is the outdated version of the operating system today. We are talking about the "Android" version 4.2. For almost a year, this model is on sale, and updates to later versions have not yet appeared. Most likely, they will be gone. So we tune in to what is. In addition, there are no additional add-ons in this case. If you need something - download in the play market and install.
Result
The double impression is after acquaintance with Philips W8510. Specifications, on the one hand, excellent, and on the other, they are criticized. The disadvantages of this device are as follows:
- Plastic case.
- Outdated version of system software.
- Modest equipment.
But the advantages are:
- Large screen with good resolution.
- Powerful and productive processor in conjunction with a graphics adapter.
- A large set of communications.
- A powerful battery that can provide long battery life of up to two days.
- Democratic cost.
As you can see, there are more pluses, and they are much more important for the user. So this is a great purchase for those who are going to buy a smart phone in the middle price range.