Inexpensive, but at the same time very functional - it is these two characteristics that perfectly combine the Tele2 Mini smartphone (black). Customer reviews say that the cost of this device is significantly lower than that of competitors. But the technical specifications are in no way inferior to them. So, a quite logical question arises: “Why pay more?” But first things first.
The background of the gadget
Most of the major mobile operators seek to profit not only from the services provided, but also from additional sources. Among the latter is the sale of mobile gadgets and devices. An example is the cooperation between the domestic Megafon and the Indian company Micromax. In order to keep up with its direct competitors, Tele2 in collaboration with Hajer also released smartphones that can only work on its network and have a very, very modest cost. One of these gadgets is the Tele2 Mini. “The analogue of which smartphone in the Hajer line of devices is the hero of this review?” Is a frequent question on the forums dedicated to this model of smart phone. Alas, there is no direct analogue. Under the terms of the agreement between Tele2 and Hajer, the latter cannot produce such products under its own brand and with identical technical characteristics.
Niche of this “smart” phone
This device is primarily aimed at working in the cellular network of the domestic operator Tele2. At least the first SIM-card, which can work successfully both in GSM and in 3 G. In the second slot , a SIM card of any other operator can be installed, but it can only work in second-generation networks (that is, 2 G ) Another limitation associated with this device is its poor performance. This smartphone can solve only the simplest tasks, and it certainly will not work out anything more on such hardware. But all the previously stated restrictions are offset by the very low cost of the mobile device. As a result, we can note the fact that the phone has a minimum price, low speed and is designed to work on the Tele2 network . It is this market segment that this device is aimed at. It should also be noted that most often this model is found in the black version of the case, and everything set forth below will primarily concern it. But for a white device, all this will also be true.
Delivery list
A typical and standard set of components and accessories is equipped with a Tele2 Mini smartphone. The user manual (very brief, by the way) and the warranty card - that’s all the documentation. The pluses of the gadget include the fact that both of these documents are already in Russian. Most Chinese competitors of this device certainly can not boast of this. Another important point is the possibility of repair on site at an authorized service center. In the case of Chinese counterparts, this is also quite often a problem. The delivery list also includes, in addition to a smart phone, an interface cord, a budget class wired stereo headset, a charging adapter with 0.7 A output and a rechargeable battery with a capacity of 1,500 mAh.
Appearance. Ergonomics. Usability
The main color of the case in which the Tele2 Mini smartphone is sold is black. A review of the device indicates that there is also this model in the white version. In the center of the front panel of the mobile device is a display with touch input support. Its diagonal in length is only 4 inches. If 3-4 years ago such a device was considered huge and positioned as a premium solution, now it is just a typical representative of budget smartphones. At the bottom below it, all the basic gadget controls are grouped. These are three touch buttons: “Menu”, “Back to page” and, of course, “Home”. Above the display is a conversational speaker hidden in the opening of the case, a peephole of the front 0.3-megapixel camera and small windows of sensors and sensors. On the upper edge, the main wired communications of the device are neatly grouped. One of them is a micro-USB version 2.0 port, and the second is a 3.5 mm audio output. On the left side of the mobile device, a volume control system of 2 mechanical buttons is displayed, and on the right - the shutdown and lock button. On the lower edge there is only one small hole in the spoken microphone. On the back of the mobile device there is a fairly large peephole of the main camera (its backlight system consists of one LED), the logo of the mobile operator and the grid, behind which a loud speaker is hidden. The case form factor for this device is a candy bar. Regarding the convenience of work, we can say that operating such a mobile device with even one hand is not difficult. After all, he has the following dimensions: 125 mm in length, 64 mm in width and 11 mm in thickness. The weight of this gadget is only 111 grams.
Silicon Computing Base Device
On the processor of 2013 of release of the MT6572 model of the MediaTek company, the Tele2 Mini smartphone is based. Specifications, reviews and its technical parameters indicate that this is the weakest link in the gadget. Alas, only two computing modules are part of this chip. Moreover, they are based on an energy-efficient architecture, codenamed "Cortex A7 ." But a high level of performance in this case is certainly impossible to obtain. The maximum frequency of this CPU is declared at 1.3 GHz. In this mode, it works when performing the most complex tasks. If the executable program code is not so complicated, then the frequency can automatically lower to 300 MHz. Another factor that can change the frequency of the CPU is its temperature. With its increase, the processor frequency automatically decreases regardless of the degree of complexity of the task. The technological process by which this chip is manufactured complies with 28 nm standards.
Graphics Accelerator
Also, an entry-level graphic accelerator is equipped with a Tele2 Mini smartphone (black). Reviews indicate that his performance is at a very, very modest level. His Mali model is 400 MP1. It is made by the same technological process as the central processor - 28 nm. Its clock frequency is fixed at 500 MHz. This accelerator is perfect for processing images in the format of 800x480 pixels, and its mere presence frees the central processor from processing graphic information.
Display
As noted earlier, 4 inches - this is the length of the diagonal of the touch screen smartphone Tele2 Mini (black) has. Reviews highlight primarily the convenience of working on it only with the fingers of one hand. The resolution of this display, as already mentioned, is only 800 x 480 pixels. The image is not so grainy, and to distinguish a single pixel in this case is not so simple. The screen matrix is made using TN + Film technology . This is a typical solution that can be found in budget mobile devices today.
Subsystem for storing information and programs
Another problematic place in this model of mobile device is RAM. Its a little - only 512 MB. And most of them after loading the gadget are system software - about 350-400 MB. As a result, the user can count on 100 MB of RAM. This volume is quite enough to solve the most simple tasks: viewing sites, playing videos (including movies), listening to audio recordings (including music in MP3 format). Even for editing office documents and the simplest gaming applications, this is enough. The total capacity of the internal storage is 4 GB. In this case, the user can only rely on 1.2 GB. The rest of it is occupied by preinstalled system software. A unique solution to the problem of lack of memory can be the installation of a memory card. The maximum volume of the latter is set at 32 GB, but this will be more than enough to install applications and store personal information.
Cameras
A very modest main camera with a 2 megapixel sensor is endowed with a Tele2 Mini smartphone. Photos taken using it are of really modest quality. There is also the possibility of shooting video. But in this case, the situation is even worse, and the video is shot only in VGA format with even worse quality. The advantages of the camera include the presence of a backlight. But getting with it a high-quality photo with a lack of lighting is very problematic. The front camera has even more modest specs. It has a VGA sensor , and it can only take pictures and record videos in the format of 640 by 480 pixels. This will be enough only for making video calls. But you can’t count on a “selfie”.
Autonomy & removable battery
The capacity of the complete removable battery is set at 1500 mAh. Given the small size of the screen, its fairly modest resolution and a very energy-efficient central processor, this should be enough for 2 days of work in active use. If appetites are reduced, then this time interval will increase to 4-5 days. This is an excellent indicator for a budget class gadget. The value of the output current in the complete charging adapter is 0.7 A. As a result, charging the smartphone will take a little more than 2 hours, and this is also a good result.
Information sharing methods
An impressive set of interfaces is equipped with a Tele2 Mini smartphone. The phone has the following receivers and transmitters:
2 G & 3G.
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
GPS
Micro USB
3.5 mm audiojack.
System software
As the system software acts, as you might guess, "Android". This operating system in the mobile device has version 5.1. At the software level, it implements the blocking of the ability to install any other operator except Tele2 in the main SIM card slot . If necessary, you can reinstall the system software and exclude this lock. But this operation is recommended to entrust to a well-trained user. Otherwise, the device may cease to function at all.
Owner reviews. Cost. Strengths and weaknesses of the gadget
At 2490 rubles, the Tele2 Mini smartphone is now priced on the operator’s official website . Customer reviews point to this plus of it. Also, the functionality, performance, autonomy and stability of the smartphone at an acceptable level, and the owners of this mobile device also constantly focus on this. The minuses of this device include cameras (alas, this is a typical disease of budget gadgets, and you can’t get anywhere else today) and a small amount of memory (installing a memory card solves this issue.).
Summary
Today, the Tele2 Mini smartphone (black) can rightly be considered an excellent budget-friendly gadget. Reviews highlight its low cost and an acceptable level of functionality. All this compares favorably with this mobile device against direct competitors.