An ultra-budget class smartphone with a modest cost and good technical specifications for this class of devices is the Tele2 Mini. Reviews of most owners indicate that this is an excellent entry-level device. It is about him that we will discuss later.
The reason for the appearance of this device
Most mobile operators do not focus only on the provision of communication and data services and significantly expand the list of services provided, which include the distribution of devices linked to a specific mobile network. The pioneers in this market segment were the big three operators: MTS, Megafon and Beeline. Tele2 came along the same path .
Everyone benefits from this approach. The subscriber receives at a very modest cost a mobile device. And the operator, in turn, binds the client to himself and, due to this, also receives profit in the future. Today, in the official Tele2 store on the Internet, a fairly large number of devices are presented, including a smartphone of the budget level Tele2 Mini. W3bsit3-dns.com - the forum, in turn, indicates that in this case, you can, if necessary, update the software and remove the binding of the gadget to a specific mobile network.
Who is this smartphone aimed at?
Two important points immediately indicate the positioning of the Tele2 Mini. His price is very low and, as a result, it is a very affordable, budget device. And the second important point is the firmware, which is focused on installing SIM cards of only the same name operator. True, this restriction only applies to installation slot No. 1, but does not fundamentally change the situation. Therefore, the niche of this device is the existing and potential Tele2 subscribers who need an inexpensive, but quite functional device. It is for them that this mobile device has been released.
Equipment. Her strengths and weaknesses
Typical, as for an entry-level smartphone, the equipment of the hero of this review. But there are certain differences in this mobile device against the background of its direct Chinese competitors. First of all, all the documentation that is presented with a warranty card and a brief user manual, in this case in Russian. It should also be noted that finding an official service center for repairing devices of this model is quite simple, and this will greatly simplify the process of solving problems in the event of a breakdown of the gadget.
In addition to a cell phone, there are also wired headphones with an economy-class microphone, an interface cord, a charger and a 1500 mAh battery. Definitely in the list above, there is definitely not enough protective film for the front panel and case. But if you can do without the first accessory for the first time (use a factory protective film instead), then without a second accessory it will be difficult.
Another important component, without which it will not be possible to fully reveal the potential of this mobile device, is a memory card. But not only in the configuration of entry-level smartphones this accessory is missing, but in the middle and even premium segments it is not so often found now.
Design. Location of controls. Practicality of the gadget
There are two possible color options for the housing in the Tele2 Mini: black and white. The first of them is much more common and more practical for the reason that dirt and small scratches are not so noticeable on it .
A key element of the front panel is the display, which performs not only the functions of output, but also input. Its diagonal in length is very modest by today's standards, 4 inches. Under the screen, as in any other mobile device of this class, a typical control panel is grouped. Moreover, like most modern smartphones, it includes three standard touch buttons. The first from left to right will be “Back”, the second - “Home” and the third - “Menu”.
Above the screen, exactly in the middle, a speaker is displayed, which is used only during conversations. To the right of the speaker hole is a small eye of the front camera, and even further - the sensor hole.
On the right side of the gadget is its lock button , and on the left is the volume control system of the mobile device. On the one hand, a similar arrangement of controls can be called uncomfortable. But if you take into account the dimensions of the device, which are 125.4 mm in length, 64.5 mm in width and 10.9 mm in thickness, it becomes obvious that there are no problems in controlling a smartphone, even with 5 fingers of one hand, will be.
On the bottom of the device there is only a miniature hole in the conversational microphone, and on the opposite side all the wired ports of the mobile device are laid out. One of them allows you to connect a wired headset to a smartphone, and this is a 3.5 mm audio jack. And the second is MicroUSB. On the back cover are the main camera with a backlight system, the operator’s logo and the speaker holes. Given the very, very compact size of this device, managing it is not difficult, and for this, only one free hand is quite enough.
CPU. Its characteristics
The central processor of the MT6572 model of the Taiwanese MediaTech company is the cornerstone of the Tele2 Mini. The reviews indicate that it was released back in the year 2013 and by the standards of the electronic world is outdated both physically and mentally. But nevertheless, the computing capabilities of this chip are quite enough to solve the simplest and least demanding tasks.
It is the launch of such software that Tele2 Mini is aimed at . The characteristics of the CPU indicate that it includes 2 A7 computing units with support for 32-bit computing, the frequency of which can vary in the range from 300 MHz to 1.3 GHz. Moreover, the value of the latter is determined immediately by 2 factors. One of them is the level of complexity of the program code of the problem being solved, and the second is the degree of heating of the silicon crystal. The chip itself is produced by technology with tolerances of 28 nm. The computational capabilities of this semiconductor solution are rated by the manufacturer at 4.5 GFlops.
Graphic accelerator
The Tele2 Mini is equipped with an entry-level graphics accelerator. His model is the Mali-400MP1. It includes only one video processing module that operates at a fixed frequency of 500 MHz.
Technologically, this semiconductor crystal is manufactured according to the standards of 28 nm. Its computing resources are quite sufficient for displaying images in 800x480 format, and the presence of this component in the smartphone significantly increases its computing capabilities due to the fact that the processing of graphic information falls on his shoulders, and the processor only processes the program code.
Screen. Its specifications
Smartphone Tele2 Mini is equipped with a very modest by today's standards touch screen, whose length is only 4 inches. Now with this characteristic, devices by default belong to the solutions of the initial class, but 3-4 years ago such “smart” phones belonged to the premium segment. Display Matrix Production Technology - TN + Film.
Of course, this technology is currently outdated, but it can still be found in entry-level gadgets. Its main disadvantage is the smaller viewing angles and not so bright color reproduction, as in the case of IPS or SuperAMOLED. But for an entry-level mobile device, its capabilities will be quite enough for high-quality image output. Resolution, as noted earlier, in this case is 800x480. The picture on such a screen certainly cannot be called “grainy” in this output format.
RAM The built-in drive. Their characteristics
Only 512MB of DDR3 standard memory in Tele2 Mini. The characteristics of this phone indicate that after the loading of the operating system the user can count on 100-150 Mb, and the rest of the RAM will be occupied by system processes. This volume is enough to solve the simplest and most common tasks: social networks, navigation using Google Map, reading books, web surfing and so on.
The Tele2 Mini is equipped with 4GB internal storage. At the same time, about 2.7 GB is initially occupied by preinstalled system software. Well, the remaining 1.3 GB for comfortable work on this gadget certainly will not be enough. As a result, an additional memory card is indispensable. Its maximum size that this device can work with is 32 GB.
Cameras
One of the weaknesses is the cameras in the Tele2 Mini. A review of their technical specifications indicates that one cannot expect even acceptable photo or video quality from them. The main camera has a sensor element of only 2 megapixels, there is a single backlight based on one LED.
About 5 years ago, such a specification was relevant, but now the quality of photos with such a sensitive element, even in excellent lighting, will be disgusting.
Even worse in this case is the situation with video, which can be recorded in 640x480 format. In the front camera, the situation with video is similar and its format is similar. The sensor has only 0.3 megapixels and this is absolutely not enough for a less or less high-quality photo. The only thing this camera is capable of is making video calls. It is certainly impossible to get more from her.
Battery
The capacity of the complete battery is 1500 mAh in Tele2 Mini. The reviews , in turn, indicate that this device has good autonomy. A small screen and even with a modest resolution and a very efficient processor are not all the factors that indicate the phenomenal autonomy of this device. In maximum load mode, one battery charge is definitely enough for 2 days of battery life. Well, if you minimize its use, then you can even count on 5 days of mobile device operation on one charge .
List of interfaces
Smartphone Tele2 Mini boasts support for such ways of exchanging information with the outside world:
Cellular networks in 2 G and 3G format . They allow not only making calls, performing various operations with SMS and MMS, but also transmitting data at speeds up to 500 kbit / s (2 G) and up to 42 Mbit / s (3G).
Another important interface for this mobile device is Wi-Fi. With it, you can download data from the global web at speeds up to 150 Mbps.
A list of previously mentioned wireless interfaces complements Bluetooth. It allows you to synchronize with similar gadgets or even with a wireless headset.
The 3.5 mm audio jack, in turn, allows you to output an audio signal to a wired headset.
MicroUSB is excellent for synchronizing with computers and for charging the battery.
System software
The operating system for mobile devices "Android" version 5.1 is a system software for Tele2 Mini. W3bsit3-dns.com Internet resource offers an alternative firmware for this gadget. Using it, you can make it so that this device will function successfully not only with the SIM card TELE2, but also with any other operator. But doing this operation is recommended only to well-trained users.
Reviews and price. Advantages and disadvantages of the device
Very modest cost Tele2 Mini. The price on the operator’s official website is set at 2490 rubles. Whatever it was, but with this cost, all the disadvantages of this device fade. Also, the advantages of this model of mobile device include:
3rd generation network support.
Ability to install memory cards up to 32 GB.
High autonomy, which in maximum load can last 2 days.
The possibility of official service support on site.
But the disadvantages of this device are:
All the shortcomings of this smartphone are compensated by its very modest price and look against its background not so noticeable.
Summary
An excellent commercial product, as for its niche, is Tele2 Mini. Owner reviews indicate its availability and excellent functionality. From the appearance of this device everyone benefits. Democratic cost subscribers receive an excellent budget class device. And the operator increases its income by selling high-quality equipment to its customers.