Manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom have always been distinguished by the ability to construct very interesting devices at very affordable prices. A typical representative of this kind of gadgets, which differs from similar predecessors, albeit for some a minor, but very significant improvement, is the Jeep F605 smartphone.
Owner reviews unanimously believe that the main advantage of the device is a voluminous rechargeable battery, which easily provides an enviable battery life. The second place, as befits Chinese gadgets, is reserved for the price - a consumer can buy a smartphone in absolutely any category of income. In our realities, the price tag plays not the last role, therefore cost played one of the main roles in promoting the model on the domestic mobile market.
So, the subject of today's review is the Jeep F605 Mega Power (12000 mAh) phone. Reviews, specifications, as well as the advantages of the gadget along with its shortcomings - about all this further.
Appearance
The design performance of the F605 model is not much different from other representatives of this line - “brick” forms and completely rubberized case. The gadget lies perfectly in any palm and does not try to slip out. The size and weight of the device contributed to this to a large extent, and the diagonal of 4.5 inches allows us to call the model universal, that is, the phone will suit both a woman with a small palm and a man.
As for the color scheme, everything is unchanged: the model range of devices with maximum protection received a yellow and green color - the Jeep F605 Mega Power was no exception. Owner reviews about this almost do not react at all, apparently, users are already used to both the design and the “rich” choice of colors.
Display
The technical specifications of the display cannot boast of something outstanding. The screen layout is 854 by 480 pixels, and this is clearly not enough to watch videos and films in high-quality formats. Nevertheless, for ordinary and everyday tasks, the display is enough. Serious applications and “heavy” games, of course, are not for our Jeep F605.
Owner reviews note the presence of a high-quality IPS-matrix, which allows to produce a rather rich and clear picture. Small screen resolution, but sensible matrix can significantly improve the power consumption of the device.
Camera
The main camera has characteristics standard for its segment: 5 megapixels and an average flash quality. But, despite the fairly simple equipment, she is able to take very good photos and shoot amazing video.
The front selfie camera differs from the rear with more modest characteristics: a resolution of 1.3 megapixels and without any frills. In principle, this is quite enough for Skype calls or communication in third-party messengers, that is, in video stream exchange applications. For something really serious in terms of shooting, our model, alas, is not suitable, although after amateur firmware some manage to squeeze something worthwhile out of the Jeep F605. Owner reviews about this are unambiguous: we bought a phone so that it could easily survive some kind of cataclysm, and not for picturesque selfies.
Performance
The chipset based on the dual-core processor from Mediatek from the MTK-6572 series, operating at frequencies of 1.2 GHz, is responsible for performance. If you are a fan of “heavy” applications and demanding games, then the phone’s capabilities will be clearly not enough for you. Nevertheless, the graphics accelerator "Mali" 400MP can please you with simple games and the impeccable work of uncomplicated software.
The chipset set is, of course, outdated, but this provides a very attractive price for the long-playing Jeep F605 (12000 mAh). The feedback from the owners was sympathetic to the weak processor, because the purpose of buying a smartphone is somewhat different, in contrast to the powerful flagships of the same brand.
If the internal memory of 8 GB is sorely lacking, then you can always expand the volume to 32 GB using third-party SD-cards. Memory cards can easily solve the problem of lack of space for undemanding games, applications and other data such as photo and video materials.
Protection
Separate mention, of course, is the protection of the device. The model is fully consistent with the international standard IP68, providing the gadget with very good protection from dust, moisture and other dirt.
In addition, the models are not at all afraid of falling from a small height, and on any surface, as well as the effects of chemicals. If you are going for a long and extreme vacation, then the Jeep F605 will be the ideal option for you. User reviews are full of praises regarding the strength, durability and battery life of the device. The model will not only save you from problems with the protection of the gadget, but also allow you to forget about charging for a few days, or even weeks.
Offline work
The pearl, among other characteristics of the device, is the battery life of the Jeep F605. Owner reviews are filled with bewilderment and surprise about such a long duration of the "life" of the device. In standby mode, the model is able to work out about 2,000 (!) Hours. Continuous calls last for more than 50 hours on 2G networks. For 3G coverage, the figure is slightly more modest and is approximately 36 hours.
As a fly in the ointment, a long recharge time of the battery can be noted. But such a large capacity cannot but be demanding: the battery will be completely filled from the 220 V network no sooner than after three hours.
Summarizing
The model took a worthy and rather high place in the segment of "long-lived" mobile gadgets with a touch screen and IP68 protection. The most advantageous characteristics in a complex and seriously serious struggle of this segment were provided to our respondent by the price tag, as well as its comfortable and ergonomic indicators.
This phone is not intended for living in a stuffy office or a warm apartment. His task is a long and extreme journey somewhere “to hell with pies” or at worst on a vacation to the sea without any fear of “feeding” the smartphone with sand and mud. In general, you can recommend the gadget to people involved in active sports or spending a lot of time outside the city.
Estimated price - about 9000 rubles.