A fairly advanced entry-level smartphone is Highscreen Zera S. The feedback from the owners of the device, the technical specifications and hardware capabilities of this gadget are what will be considered in the framework of this short article.
Equipment
This is a budget-class device, as a result - standard equipment Highscreen Zera S. Reviews speak of the presence of only charging, cord, speaker system and, of course, user instructions. The first and second accessories are backlit. Moreover, if the battery is fully charged, then they are blue, otherwise, that is, in the process of charging the battery, red. But the stereo headset looks like Apple EarPods, but with the only difference that the sound quality is far from ideal. Therefore, lovers of high-quality sound will have to purchase a good speaker system without fail . As with most similar devices, an external drive will have to be purchased separately.
Design, ergonomics and usability
No exception among the devices of the initial segment in terms of appearance and Highscreen Zera S BLACK. This is a classic candy bar with touch input. Its body is made of plastic, and the quality is poor. A thin layer of paint is applied to the back panel of the gadget, which is erased during operation. To some extent, this problem can be solved with the help of a bumper cover, but you will have to buy it for an additional fee.
Non-standardly located physical buttons to control the device. The one that is responsible for locking the smartphone is on the left edge. But the volume swing is brought to the opposite side and located on the right side of the device. The familiar touch buttons harmoniously fit into the bottom of the front of the smart phone under the screen. Engineers did not forget about their backlighting, and this makes it much easier to control the device in the dark.
CPU
The Highscreen Zera S phone is based on a processor that has already proven itself in the market of mobile devices - this is the MT6582. Only here before the gadgets that were equipped with it belonged to the middle segment, and now these are budget class devices. It consists of four computing modules of the "A7" architecture, operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz in peak computing mode. We can definitely say that its hardware resources are enough for most everyday tasks. The only thing he just won’t be able to do is play video in the “2K” and “4K” formats or the most demanding three-dimensional toys of the latest generation.
Graphics card and graphics subsystem
The central link in the graphics subsystem is the Mali-400MP2 graphics card. This is also a time-tested solution that has managed to prove itself well. It is this component that organizes the output of the image on the screen of the device. Highscreen Zera S has a standard display, like entry-level devices. An overview of its parameters and characteristics is not impressive, but this is enough for such a device. The matrix that underlies the display is made using one of the most advanced technologies to date - IPS. The display resolution is 540x960, and this is quite enough for high-quality output of the image on the screen: more than 16 million different color shades.
Photo and video
The main camera is based on a 5 megapixel sensor. The developers did not forget about autofocus and LED backlight. But still the photo is far from the best quality. It is preferable to take pictures in good light. Then the result will be the best. A similar situation with video recording in Highscreen Zera S BLACK. Reviews indicate flawless technical specifications - shooting is in HD quality. But the image stabilization system is far from ideal. There is also a front camera, the sensitive element of which is based on a 2 megapixel sensor. It is great for making video calls on Skype or on third-generation mobile networks. Well, for more of its hardware resources are not enough.
Memory
Unfortunately, the Highscreen Zera S smartphone cannot boast an impressive amount of RAM. Reviews indicate that this device has 1 GB of RAM, and the internal storage capacity is 4 GB. RAM, of course, may be less, for example 256 MB or 512 MB, but 1 GB is the minimum amount that allows you to run most applications and utilities today. 2.5 GB is allocated for the user's needs in the built-in drive, and the rest is occupied by system software. A similar situation with RAM - about 500 MB is free, and they can be used at your discretion. The increased amount of free memory is explained quite simply: a clean “Android” is installed on this device with a minimum number of applications and utilities. There are no additional programs that occupy system resources.
Autonomy
One of the weaknesses is the autonomy of Highscreen Zera S. Reviews about the battery indicate that its capacity (1800 mAh) is enough for 1-2 days of operation at a mediocre load level. If this device is used more intensively, then this indicator will be reduced to eight hours. But in the maximum energy saving mode, you can stretch a maximum of 3 days with a minimum load on the device. The main problem is the lack of optimization of system software. Accordingly, the battery life on this gadget is less than that of similar devices.
Software
Smartphone Highscreen Zera S as the operating system uses the most popular platform for mobile devices today - Android (version 4.2.2). Of course, this is already an outdated option at the moment, but there should not be compatibility problems in the foreseeable future. Given the fact that the device was released a long time ago, there is no reason to expect updates. For the rest, a clean “Android” is installed on this device, on top of which there are no add-ons. Among other software, one can distinguish the presence of a standard set of utilities from Google and the usual built-in programs in the OS.
Communications
A familiar set of communications is present in Highscreen Zera S. Overview The hardware specifications of this device indicate support for such wired and wireless methods of transmitting information:
To navigate an unknown location, this mobile phone is equipped with GPS. If you install a program on your smartphone to determine the route (for example, Navitel), then this device can easily be turned into a full-fledged ZhPS navigator. There is also the possibility to determine the location using the A-ZHPS system (by the location of the mobile communication towers), but in this case an internet connection is required.
It is most optimal to download information from the global web using Wi-Fi. Its peak throughput is 150 Mbps. But in practice, this value is significantly lower. Nevertheless, the smartphone allows you to download and upload data in any volume.
An alternative to Wi-Fi is a module that ensures the operation of the device in networks of the 2nd and 3rd generation. Only in this case the information will be much longer to load. For 2Z, the peak throughput is about 500 Mbit / s, and for 3Z it is 14.7 Mbit / s. In reality, these values will be, as in the previous case, significantly less. Therefore, this method is well suited for surfing Internet resources, communicating on social networks and downloading or uploading small files.
Another way to transmit information is via bluetooth. With it, you can transfer data to similar mobile devices in a small amount and over a short distance.
There is a micro-USB for connecting a backup external battery, as well as charging the internal battery.
Another 3.5 mm port is for connecting external speakers.
Opinion of specialists and owners
Now about the strengths and weaknesses of Highscreen Zera S. A review of its parameters indicates that this is a standard entry-level smartphone, that is, a budget device. The key parameter for this group of devices is the price, which at the moment is only 6,500 rubles. A similar device based on a 4-core CPU and with a display diagonal of 4.5 inches is almost impossible to find. This is precisely what both experts and gadget owners point to.
Of course, Highscreen Zera S has certain disadvantages. Reviews about it once again This is confirmed. However, poor autonomy, a painted body and a small amount of internal memory do not seem to be such a significant drawback, given the characteristics, warranty and low price of the smartphone.