"Turbofon" 4G from "Motive": reviews, specifications

Many telecom operators, in order to promote their services, release their own devices or enter into contracts with other manufacturers. This practice is often used in the United States, where Verizon and Sprint operators are actively selling flagship smartphones like the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy for a small price, in return you need to subscribe to their services and pay for them for a certain period of time.

Russian operators also work in a similar pattern, but instead of expensive iPhone and Samsung Galaxy, they sell inexpensive Chinese smartphones for absolutely nothing (much cheaper than the retail cost of gadgets). The Big Three MicroMax or Beeline have such subsidized gadgets, and there is also a 4G Turbofon from Motive, which, by the way, is very positive. In this article we will talk about how good this device is with obligations. Is it worth it to conclude a contract for him? And what is a Turbo 4G from Motive? Features, user reviews and purchase conditions will also be considered.

Operator Terms

Naturally, the price of 4590 rubles for the monitored phone (and this is specifically about the Turbofon phone from Motive 4G under number 2209) is determined by the need to use the SIM card of the operator that this phone sells to you. The main condition for a discounted purchase is to activate the “Instead” tariff. The tariff offers for a monthly fee a fixed amount of traffic and free calls within the home region. Prices range from 300 rubles per month.

Specifications

"Turbofon" 2209 4G from "Motive" has the average characteristics for 2017.

For ease of perception, information about them is presented in the form of a table:

Design and controls

The visual design of the device is not very impressive. No, don’t think, the device looks good. For a budget gadget, it’s so very much. High-quality and strong plastic. No extra elements. The camera is almost recessed into the body. The phone is smooth and stable to the touch (does not fall out of hands). With active use, small scratches and fingerprints may occur, but this is not as noticeable as in the case of glass options.

The case is folding. Under the cover there are: a battery (for those who value the opportunity to replace the battery on the go, this will definitely be to their taste), a slot for a memory card and a slot for a SIM card. The volume controls and the power button are located on the sides, clearly opposite each other. These buttons spring well and do not hang out. The controls on the front panel are typical of the old-fashioned Android (touch buttons, but not on-screen).

Communications

An important feature of the gadget is support for fourth-generation networks (LTE). But it works at a very specific frequency - 1800 MHz. The problem is that other operators do not use this frequency at all. Reviews about "Turbofon" 2209 4G from "Motive" confirm this fact. In this regard, the phone does not even need a SIM card lock. Of course, Wi-Fi networks at b / n / g 2.4 GHz frequencies are supported. And also there is Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP support. Only one SIM card can be installed (this fact can significantly affect the number of potential buyers).

Display

"Turbo" 4G is equipped with a display panel with a diagonal of 5 inches. Screen resolution is 960 x 540 pixels. With this ratio of diagonal and resolution, individual pixels are very striking. Users who are accustomed to the chic displays of the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and even Chinese Xiaomi and Meizu are unlikely to tolerate the "grain" of the picture. Despite the fact that the device uses an IPS-matrix, it cannot boast of wide viewing angles. Even a minimal slope spoils the picture and turns it into a mess from the negative.

There are problems with the sensor. The display does not feel completely wooden, as on some budget gadgets, but it does not differ in responsiveness either. Some middling came out on this indicator. Of the bonuses, one can distinguish natural color rendition, a good margin of brightness, and of course, a carefully protective film pasted by the manufacturer (comes as standard).

Performance and memory

Characteristics of the “Turbofon” 4G from “Motive” cannot be called outstanding, but if you take into account the price, then they look pretty “tasty”. The Chinese chip MTK6735 is responsible for the speed of work, which is where you will not meet. Almost all Chinese smartphones operate under his control. It is hard to say whether it is bad or good. He copes with his task. The phone works pretty fast, does not scare with strong brakes. Even some modern games can be played.

In addition to the processor, there is 1 gigabyte of RAM, and this is a serious drawback. The smartphone is equipped with the 5th version of Android, which requires at least 2 gigabytes of RAM for comfortable operation. Of course, you can live with 1 gigabyte, but you will have to forget about any multitasking, because as soon as you open a new application, the previous one will be unloaded from memory.

Under the permanent memory allocated 8 gigabytes of free space. In fact, there is half the free space (the operating system and the pre-installed “software” from the Motiv company occupy as much as 4 gigabytes). But there is support for memory cards up to 32 gigabytes. This is where the latest version of Android comes in handy (you can install the software directly on the microSD card in it).

Camera

The manufacturer of the gadget boldly and proudly calls his brainchild a pocket camera. Reviews about the “Turbofon” 4G from “Motive”, which are left by both professional reviewers and ordinary users, indicate the opposite. It would seem that the resolution is 5 megapixels, everything should be more or less good, but it turned out that everything is bad. The picture is too fuzzy, soapy, artifacts are noticeable.

At the same time, the camera works very slowly, focuses for a long time and is unable to do anything in conditions of poor visibility. In general, the photomodule performs only a utilitarian function and certainly does not reveal the photographer in you (although, of course, the matter is in skill, and not in equipment). Selfie lovers also have nothing to catch. 2 megapixels inspire confidence, but in fact, again, they are very disappointing. Posting smeared selfies in 2017 is not comme il faut.

Autonomy

Another area in which the Turbofon turned out to be the same as everyone else. A 2000 mAh battery is installed here. This is critically small for a phone of this size. If we cite the example of the same Chinese who manage to shove a battery of 4500 mAh into a 5-inch smartphone, it becomes ridiculous in general. In practice, the phone does not live more than one business day. And then, it is provided that they will not use it very actively, trying to save a precious charge. If you plan to take a phone for games, then do not forget to take an external battery in the same store.

Reviews

"Turbo" 4G from "Motive" - ​​the device is not too popular. It is understandable, the operator has not yet spent money on mass advertising and just probes the soil, trying to find the right channel for promotion in a new field for himself. Nevertheless, many have already bought this phone and managed to share their impressions. Responses to the Turbo 4G from Motive vary and create a contradictory impression. Of course, first of all, the owners of the gadget praise its availability. It’s not easy to find something similar for 4,590, and the proposed tariff suits the vast majority. Particular attention is paid to the low price by parents who bought a device for their children. They praise a stylish design that does not look too defiant or too boring (competent balance).

There were few dissatisfied with the device itself (its technical equipment and external data). Most of the negative feedback came from poor-quality work of engineers. It is not known what the problem is - in the negligence of designers or in large batches of marriage, but there are a huge number of people who have been using the phone for less than a year and have encountered a lot of problems, ranging from a floundering speaker to a touch screen failure. When buying a "Turbofon", you need to keep this in mind.

Instead of a conclusion

Here he is - the experiment of the operator "Motive". According to the results, we have a decent choice of processor, an “upright” assembly of the device itself. Good design and medium quality display. Favorable tariff and the cost of the gadget itself. Yes, there are disadvantages. The camera is far from the Google Pixel, the sound is not the most pleasant, the battery runs out in a day, but is there something better? Motiv’s solution is full of competitors, only their quality is much worse and the terms of the contract are much tougher (remember, in fact, Motive doesn’t even limit you in choosing a SIM card). In general - a good device that really deserves attention (in contrast to the budget disgrace of large brands).