A budget class smartphone with a very modest cost and excellent technical parameters - this is the Micromax Q415. The characteristics of this device from the standpoint of both hardware specifications and the software side indicate that this is an excellent entry-level product.
Gadget Niche
As noted earlier, the Micromax Canvas Pace Q415 smartphone is a typical representative of entry-level budget mobile devices. It has a standard screen, as for such devices, with a diagonal length of 4.5 inches and the usual resolution of 854x480 pixels. Among other features of this smartphone, it is possible to highlight the presence of support for cellular networks of the 4th generation, a high-quality processor from Kualkom and its good autonomy. But still, the key advantage of this gadget is the cost. The combination of all the advantages listed above compares favorably with the main competitors of this entry-level mobile phone model.
Equipment
Typical, standard equipment for an entry-level smart phone is present in the Micromax Q415. The characteristic of this smart phone on this side indicates the presence of such components, documentation and accessories in it:
A smartphone with a removable battery inside.
User manual in several languages.
Charging adapter for battery.
Interface cord.
Warranty card.
Stereo headset economy class.
Definitely in this list, only a protective film for the front of the device and the cover is missing. But if you can somehow do without the first component and use a factory film with inscriptions temporarily, then without a cover you certainly cannot. On the other hand, the cost of this phone is so low that you can add the missing amount and buy these two accessories right away. Another important point to complete with is the lack of a memory card. But this minus is also offset by the cost of the device.
Design
In terms of design, this smartphone is a typical representative of the budget segment of the market. It is made in the most common version of the case today - a "monoblock". On the front panel, in addition to the touch screen, there is also a speaker, a sensor unit and a front camera eye (located above the screen) and a control unit (located on the screen). The volume control and gadget lock system of three mechanical buttons is located on the right edge of the smart phone. Wired ports are grouped on the upper end of the device - this is a 3.5-mm audio jack and, of course, micro-USB. Only a conversational microphone is displayed below. On the back cover are the main camera of the device, its backlight and a loud speaker. Also there is a logo of the company - the manufacturer of this device.
CPU
One of the best budget-class processors lies at the heart of the Micromax Q415. The characteristic of this semiconductor crystal indicates the presence of 4 computing modules, which are based on the Cortex A7 architecture, capable of operating at a clock frequency of 1, 1 GHz and produced according to the technological process standards of 28 nm. The only negative of this chip is the lack of support for 64-bit computing. This CPU maximum can process only 32 bits of information in 1 clock cycle. But for most chips in this price segment of the mobile gadget market, this minus is typical.
Graphics subsystem
A sufficiently powerful graphics adapter has a Micromax Q415 smartphone. The characteristics of this device indicate the presence of ADRENO 304. This accelerator, like the processor, was developed by QUALKOMM. It functions perfectly in conjunction with the processor part of this mobile device. Its main task is to free the computing resources of the CPU from processing graphic information, and it is this that it copes with perfectly.
Screen
The length of the display diagonal in this mobile device is equal to 4.5 inches typical for this class of devices. As noted earlier, the resolution of this touch screen is 854x480px. The matrix of the image output subsystem is manufactured using IPS technology and has the maximum possible viewing angles, which are very close to the value of 180 0 .
Memory
Only 1 GB of random access memory is installed in the Micromax Canvas Pace Q415. Its characteristics indicate an operating frequency of 533 MHz and full compliance with the DDR3 standard . As a rule, the operating system after loading the mobile device takes about 500-600 MB of them. The remaining 400-500 MB, the user can use to run application software. The capacity of the built-in drive for this smartphone is equal to typical for entry-level devices of 8 GB. At the same time, pre-installed system software takes about 4 GB, and the remaining 4 GB is already allocated so that the user can store personal information or uninstall additional application software. There is also a slot for installing memory cards. The maximum size of such an external drive can reach 32 GB. As noted earlier, this accessory is not included in the package of delivery of the smartphone, it must be additionally purchased.
Cameras
The hero of this review has 2 cameras at once. Installed on the front panel has a dimension of 2 megapixels. For video calls, this is more than enough. But for a high-quality “selfie” this value is definitely not enough. A slightly better sensor is at the heart of the gadget's main camera. He has a capacity of 5 megapixels. With a normal level of lighting, this allows you to count on acceptable photo and video quality. Only here the lack of a stabilization system and autofocus extremely negatively affects their quality. As a result, it can be noted that with high-quality photos and videos, problems with this smartphone are clearly present.
Autonomy & Battery
As noted earlier, the Micromax Q415 can boast a removable 1800 mAh battery. The characteristics of this device indicate that in the most intense load mode this gadget can last 10-12 hours on one charge. If you use this device in this mode, you need to be prepared for the fact that it will have to be charged every night. If you do not use this cell phone so intensively, then it will be able to stretch 2-3 days on a single charge. It should also be noted that buying in addition to this PowerBank device does not make much sense, and with its autonomy, it is already in full order.
Interfaces
All current interfaces are currently supported by the Micromax Q415 LTE. The characteristics of the gadget indicate support for such of them:
All currently existing cellular networks with 2 G and 4 G ( i.e. LTE).
Also in this device there are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transceivers .
To implement the navigation functions, this smartphone is equipped with a GPS receiver.
The wired interfaces in this case 2 are micro-USB and a 3.5 mm audio port.
Software
As expected, the most common software platform for mobile devices, Android, acts as system software in the case. It should also be noted that he has a very current version - 5.1, which is not so often seen in the budget segment of the entry-level mobile device market. In domestic stores, very often there are such gadgets, sharpened for work in cellular networks of a purely one operator. Especially in this regard, “Megaphone” succeeded. But the relatively simple flashing of this cell phone allows you to resolve this issue by installing new system software.
Reviews
The users of the positive aspects are much different, especially against the background of competitors, in the Micromax Q415 smartphone. Specifications and reviews really indicate that this leading Indian manufacturer has turned out an excellent economy class device. The advantages of the gadget include:
Very, very low cost.
Reliable and relatively powerful processor.
Acceptable degree of autonomy.
The presence of a slot for installing a memory card.
Support for 4th generation cellular networks.
Cons in this case are:
In any case, the shortcomings are not so significant and more than overlap with the very, very modest cost of the device.
Price. Comparison with competitors
At 3000 rubles, the Micromax Q415 is currently priced. Specifications, price and reviews indicate that this smartphone is currently one of the best in the segment of budget products. Most products in this niche are equipped with support for third-generation networks (i.e. 3G). But the hero of this review can already boast of full support for 4 G or, as such cellular networks are also called, LTE (the modem is integrated into the CPU). If you add to this an excellent QUALKOMM processor and a good degree of autonomy, it turns out that this device in this part of the mobile device market is essentially out of competition. And all its shortcomings definitely fade against the background of its very, very modest cost.
Summary
Almost perfect budget smartphone turned Micromax Q415. The characteristic of its technical parameters confirms this once again. Well, the drawbacks that it still has are offset by a very, very low cost and a number of advantages.