The Wexler brand is known worldwide for its e-books and tablets, but recently the company began to produce branded smartphones. The first of them was the very stylish and slim ZEN 5. The phone turned out to be not only overall, but also powerful in terms of hardware characteristics. A detailed review of Wexler will help to understand the pros and cons of the model. ZEN 5.
General characteristics
Smartphone Wexler. ZEN 5 is a device with a five-inch screen and a rather modest design. The display supports FullHD, has an excellent reflection depth, high pixel resolution.
The phone comes with a powerful processor and video card, 8 GB of internal memory. On the other hand, the RAM of the device is only 1 GB without the possibility of expansion. If desired, you can use memory cards up to 32 GB.
ZEN 5 supports about a dozen different interfaces, including navigation. One of the main advantages of the device is its rear camera.
The new Wexler brand product is a dual-standard smartphone. Its approximate cost is 9 thousand rubles.
Housing and connectors
Today, one of the most popular representatives of the model is the Wexler smartphone. ZEN 5 white. Its white case has dimensions of 71.5 by 142 mm. Each of the ZEN 5 models is considered ultrathin - only 8.2 mm. The weight of such a device is approximately 142 grams.
The body panels fit tightly together. According to experts, this is why over time the device will not begin to play or creak. The front panel is a flat protective glass that covers the entire screen. The side faces are made of metal. The power button is located on the right side, and the volume control is on the left.
At the top end of the case there are two connectors: microUSB and 3.5 mm. The microphone is located in the bottom panel. Above the display, as is customary, there was a place for the speaker of calls, the front camera and company attributes of the manufacturer. It should be noted that the smartphone has three touch buttons with illuminated icons at once: on the left - “Menu”, in the center - “Home”, on the right - “Back”.
As for the rear panel, it is rounded in shape, made of metal. In the upper area, a rear camera with a LED flash (horizontal format) protrudes slightly. In the center of the rear panel is the brand logo. At the very bottom is the device model. To the right is an external speaker.
SIM slots are located under the back cover just above the battery. The device supports two standards: SIM and microSIM. Also under the cover is a microSD card slot.
Appearance
In general, the smartphone turned out to be rather concise and elegant. The device fits easily in one hand. The smooth surface of the back of the case does not make the phone slippery. Easy to hold it in one hand allow the clear edges of the front panel of the Wexler. ZEN 5. Customer reviews show that there are no fingerprints on the smartphone either.
On the other hand, many users have problems removing the back cover. The connector of the latter is not too convenient. Removal and strong internal fastenings make it difficult. Therefore, changing the same SIM card can take a lot of time. However, some users are even happy with this fact, as in the end the lid will not come loose.
As for the buttons, they are at a convenient distance for the fingers. But here there are drawbacks. The main thing is the too small and soft lock button, which is almost impossible to find blindly.
The smartphone’s display is really large, so many experts offer owners to work with it with two hands. Especially this advice will be appropriate when scrolling through the tape.
Screen specifications
Display at Wexler. ZEN 5 capacitive. The diagonal is 5 inches. Manufactured using the well-known IPS technology. Optimal display depth is achieved by the PowerVR graphic professor SGX 544MP series. Thanks to him, the smartphone supports 1080p format. As for the pixel density, it is 441 dpi. Also on the display there is a special protective layer against mechanical damage Corning Glass.
The ZEN 5 screen allows you to neutralize distortion at any viewing angle. The display of the new Wexler product also has high display clarity and a large margin of brightness. The latter allows you to freely work with your phone even without lighting. In sunlight, the screen may glare, but the image does not deteriorate.
It is worth noting the sensitivity of the touch coating. The smartphone responds to even the slightest touch, while instantly recognizing gestures. The display is capable of simultaneously processing five actions.
operating system
Wexler built-in programming interface. ZEN 5 is developed based on Android 4.2 with Jelly Bean firmware. To the engine, developers have added the Wexler Play application, which is an assembly of the most popular basic programs. It allows you to seamlessly interact with online services. It is noteworthy that this application requires activation.
Of the remaining integrated programs, one can single out text editors, standard games, dictionaries, instant messengers, navigators, clients for social networks, players and a couple of dozens of popular gadgets.
The operating system of the device does not represent anything special, but it is very simple and convenient for constant use.
Performance characteristics
Wexler ZEN 5 is equipped with a quad-core processor from MediaTek MT6589T series. The device operates in the frequency range up to 1500 MHz. Thanks to this, the smartphone quickly copes with any load imposed on it by the high hardware requirements of the FullHD-screen.
Despite only 1 GB of RAM, the phone practically does not freeze, there are no slowdowns in the engine, and the interface functions smoothly. There are no complaints about running programs and surfing the web. Scaling works quickly, pages flipping smoothly, without loadings. The video stream plays instantly, regardless of resolution and format.
ZEN 5 supports most modern games for Android. Here, performance depends on the minimum requirements. If they exceed the hardware capability of the smartphone, then the back panel will soon become very hot, and the image will slow down.
Camera specifications
In a complete set of Wexler. ZEN 5 includes two cameras: front and main (rear). The first has a resolution of 2 megapixels, and the second - 13. Only the rear camera has an LED flash, as well as the possibility of autofocus.
Built-in applications are allowed not only to take high-quality photos, but also to shoot in 3D and panoramas. The Perfect Portrait function automatically recognizes a face, reduces cheeks, smoothes wrinkles, and enlarges eyes. As a result, the user will be surprised at such a quick and wonderful transformation. HDR mode allows you to combine multiple frames.
As for video shooting, the interface has a number of additional useful functions: slowdown, file size stabilization, superimposing effects, etc.
The front camera is more suitable for well-lit rooms.
Interfaces and Battery
Several common modules are built into the smartphone at once. First of all, it concerns 3G and GSM. Also supported interfaces include EDGE, HSPA, GPS, GPRS, a number of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth directories version 4.0.
As already noted, ZEN 5 allows you to work immediately with two different operators thanks to two SIM card slots. Testing of all wireless interfaces did not reveal any errors or malfunctions. The smartphone is able to hold the signal for a long time even at the border of the propagation of Wi-Fi-waves.
The battery of the device allows it to work offline for up to 380 hours. This is an absolute record among modern mobile phones. Nevertheless, in talk mode, the device will function only 10 hours. It is worth noting that a full battery charge can take up to 8 hours.
Expert Reviews
Despite the rather low cost, the buyer gets at his disposal a unique powerful mobile device, which in terms of performance and performance is not inferior to the leading brands of the world.
It is not superfluous to highlight the stability of such a device as a Wexler smartphone. ZEN 5. Reviews of experts show that the device is able to cope with any tasks, with the exception of the most "heavy" games. Experts highlight such advantages as high autonomy and an excellent camera.
Customer reviews
According to users, the main advantages of the device are support for two standards and a large bright display. Also, the smartphone notes the high quality of photographs and videos, a long battery charge, low weight and a slim body. The bestseller in Russia is Wexler. ZEN 5 black. Customer reviews and positive comments reflect the perfect combination of price and quality.
Among the shortcomings, consumers highlight the difficulties in removing the back panel cover, the relatively quiet speaker and heating during long-term operation of demanding applications.