Affordable price for average performance. Performance and battery

The Vkworld Mix Plus smartphone is the most available phone without frames on three sides. Vkworld will soon start selling the phone on other platforms such as Aliexpress. Mix Plus is not flagship smartphonerather, it is a device of average performance with affordable price... Below are 7 facts about the design and features of Vkworld Mix Plus.

Display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and IPS matrix

Most budget phones and even some high-end phones from China are saving on the matrix and display. For example, GFF full lamination is the most common and available technology. This saves time and money. But this screen is usually dim and shows unnatural colors. Mix Plus IPS display has higher brightness, contrast and wider viewing angles. The matrix offers 95% coverage of the NTSC color gamut and a maximum brightness of 580 nits with 175 ° viewing angles.

Compact body

The top, left and right bezels on the vkworld Mix Plus are extremely thin. This saves a lot of space and makes the screen much larger and the case itself much smaller. When you compare it to other 5.5-inch phones like the iPhone 7 Plus, the Mix Plus is much shorter and narrower. You can only use one hand to enter the text of the message and your finger can reach almost any part of the screen without any problem.

2.5D Corning Mirror Glass front and back

Glass is a beautiful trend in smartphones today. To make the phone more elegant, Vkworld opted for mirrored glass to cover the front and back of the phone. The glass is electroplated, which means you can use it fully as a mirror. And the color of the glass will change as the light falls on it, something similar we have already seen in the HTC U11. in addition, glass from Corning is a guarantee of durability and protection from scratches.

13MP rear camera with bokeh

Vkworld Mix Plus is not equipped with a dual camera. But the company manages to add dual camera features to it. The Mix Plus can also adjust the virtual aperture just like regular dual camera phones. And you don't need to do this after the photo is taken. You can simply adjust the iris right from the camera interface. Also, the camera has many shooting modes, including manual.

New UI and useful features

The user interface on Mix Plus has been redesigned compared to other phones from the company. The interface has become more refreshing and simpler. The system has many customization options (DIY) for you. You can choose your theme, wallpaper, shortcuts, animations, etc. The system also supports long-term screenshot and video recording from the screen, which is convenient and practical.

Affordable price for average characteristics

For 3 / 32GB memory, MediaTek MT6737 processor, fingerprint reader, 5.5-inch display, and metal frame - $ 139.99 is very cheap. Even on Vkworld Mix Plus you can find discounts in popular stores, for example, recently a new product was sold for $ 119.99, $ 109.99 and even $ 99.99. For those who want to personally experience a bezel-less phone and don't want to pay too much money, Vkworld Mix Plus might be a good choice.

The Chinese company VK World entered the mobile gadgets market with a sentimental mission to remind us of the good old days with push-button telephones and the awesome clamshell mechanism that saves our nerves in times of stress :) It would seem, why in our time to release an ordinary dialer with a physical keyboard. And really, there is nothing! In general, that's why the Chinese developers in their new smartphone have mixed such a good "stuffing" from everything that just came to mind. So, let's get acquainted with VK World T2.

Specifications

Screen

Power and equipment

CPU

Graphics

Storage

Sensors

Camera

Rear camera

Front camera

Communication

Networks

3G	2100, 850 MHz
2G	1800, 1900, 850, 900 MHz

SIM card

A type

Dual Sim Dual SIM Dual Standby (Mini SIM + Micro SIM)

Wifi

Supported standards	802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Capabilities	Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth

Additional functions

Software

operating system

Android 5.1 Lollipop

Video review

Appearance

Frankly speaking, in the case of the VK World T2, there is no need to speak of any elegance according to modern standards. Well, what aesthetics can there be in a 17-millimeter fat man, whose edges seem to be ripped open with an invisible dagger? “Yes, not any,” you say, and you will probably be right. We have lost the habit of clamshells and now it's hard to call such a model beautiful. Meanwhile, the T2 is not so bad outwardly.

Based on the strictly rectangular shape of the device and the choice of the color scheme in favor of a single dark blue color, we can conclude that the gadget is more focused on a male audience. A kind of business smartphone, if you like. Why Smartphone? Yes, because both the front panel and the back completely correspond to this title.

The "face" of the gadget is occupied by a 4-inch screen, with a rather narrow bezel on the sides and much wider along the horizontal edges. Under the screen, as we are used to seeing, there are three touch-sensitive buttons, above it - the earpiece mesh, the front camera module and the sensor window.

The element base of the reverse side is represented by the lens of the main camera, whose territory is bordered by a metal "barrier", a section of LED flash and a speaker grill. Not without the company logo. Everything is decorated very well, one might say in a masculine style. And the combination of materials is quite premium, glass and metal.

Next, let's talk about the other side of the coin. As soon as the clamshell option is activated by separating the front from the back, we find ourselves in a hidden world. Now the gadget has become noticeably longer and, as it were, divided into two parts: on top we have another 4-inch display, on the bottom - a button keyboard.

If everything is clear with the screen, then in the case of the keyboard you cannot do without explanations. A quite usual set of buttons for devices of this kind is supplemented with some new products that duplicate functionality touch buttons on the front panel of the device. These are the Home, Back and Tab Menu keys.

As you can see, the definition of "full stuffing" in relation to VK World T2 is clearly out of place. Nevertheless, this is an original device that will surely find its buyer on the market. After all, it takes a lot of work to break the inner screen. And this means that by accidentally destroying the external display, you will still not be left without communication with the outside world!

Processor, video accelerator

Processor in this device in principle, not bad and is the most common solution in public sector employees. It is about the MediaTek MT6580 chipset, which, in addition to the 4-core processor itself, also includes a 2-core ARM Mali-400 graphics accelerator. A device with such a chipset lacks stars from the sky, but it is stable in operation. Plus, with the correct selection of characteristics by the manufacturer, you can also aim at solving very difficult software problems.

Memory

In this case, RAM plays one of the defining roles. Here we have 1 GB of RAM, which in no way limits the processor's flexibility. It is quite possible to live with such a capacity, except that it is better not to launch many applications at once. There is 4 GB of storage space for data storage. 4 more busy system files OS.

Screen

The device received a very small screen by modern standards. Its diagonal is only 4 inches, and the resolution corresponds to the ratio 854x480 pixels. It is thanks to the low screen resolution that the use of the MediaTek MT6580 chipset in this smartphone is a normal practice. As you know, the lower the resolution, the less the load on the processor, and, therefore, the more possibilities. Of course, one cannot do without cons, which, in general, boil down to one thing - the screen is small!

Camera

The photographic equipment is not bad enough: the rear camera has an 8-megapixel CMOS sensor and a dual LED flash, and her selfie-friend on the back takes pictures with an aspect ratio of 2560x1920 pixels.

Communications

The device supports all currently known communication protocols, except 4G.

operating system

Device management is at the mercy of the operating room android system 5.1 Lollipop.

SIM card

The device can accommodate two mini Sim and micro Sim cards.

Battery

Removable integrated into the gadget lithium ion battery with a declared capacity of 2050 mAh. Even despite the small diagonal of the screen and the low power of the processor, such an indicator does not please with the prospect of a large autonomy of the device due to the presence of two screens at once.

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Are there many original devices that can amaze with their appearance, without limiting the price? interesting both for its novelty and compliance with the budget trend. Ultra-thin and sophisticatedly stylish, the VK700X is one of the most anticipated upgrades to the Vkworld line.

The anticipation of the novelty was felt from the start of 2015 - right after the release of the Pro version on the market. The excitement was simply explained: the old Android 4.4 lost the trust of a pool of buyers focused on buying an inexpensive smartphone. And in the same 2015, this device entered!

Search driven good quality for small (within $ 100) money, 73% of buyers predictably chose it as a reasonable alternative to premium class phones. With the advent of the original VK700X, the market trend survey shows a completely different dynamics of demand.

Specifications Vkworld VK700X

The degree of competition has increased for a reason: 8 months ago, budget devices with two SIM cards caused only one analogy - not too powerful 2-core phones. And the first official review Chinese smartphone VK700X sent this stamp to the archive of IT history:

• vK700X processor - 4-core;
• clock frequency - 1.5 GHz;
• modification - MTK6580A.

Such technical characteristics are a successful marketing move from the modest Vkworld corporation, which cannot but rejoice. Interestingly, MTK processors are actively used by the Chinese market giant Meizu for integration into.

As for the rest of the VK700X stuffing, the long-awaited change from Android 4.4 to the modern 5.1 Lollipop version attracts, which actually means the opportunity to buy a device without the familiar OS bugs. The only moment that generates skeptical reviews is 1 GB of RAM. Compensation:

• inner memory - 8 GB;
• support for memory cards up to 64 GB;
• integrated Google play.

Conceptual design

Do you have a feeling that it would be difficult to “stir up” the discerning audience of AliExpress with such parameters? The developers have done a great job, diversifying the range of online stores with a simple but elegant device. So, VK700X is remembered:

• ultra-thin (7.2 mm);
• proportionality (70 mm wide with a length of 142);
• a 5-inch display (just 0.2 less than the pretentious one).

The color scheme of the case also stands apart. It is curious that to the colors initially announced by the Chinese manufacturer (monochrome black / white and "gold"), immediately after the start of sales on Aliexpress (← you can go to see the prices for this and other Vkworld brands) it turned out: the colors are not 3, but 7. Therefore, if you wish, you can abandon the classic tones and buy VK700X with a sunny yellow or defiant red body. The most interesting of the "additional" options is fruit green.

Not uniform in appearance

Interestingly, even put together technical specs, design sophistication, originality and impressive VK700X reviews could not have had the effect that multiple videos from official site Vkworld... The very same videos where the poor guy's smartphone is dropped and tortured, almost using it “to hammer nails with a microscope”.

This provocative joke was not without a rational approach - the phone is really reliable and original! Leaving the base plastic, the developers were not too lazy to equip the model:

• metal rim;
• streamlined body;
• glass Gorilla Glass.

Ultra-durable and shockproof, this 3D glass is a top protector for smartphones (among analogues, only Doogee F3 Pro is similar). Therefore, nails are not nails, but nothing really happens to the VK700X screen from falling onto the tiled floor.

Honey without tar?

Since the selection criteria are always different, reviews may "suffer" from subjectivity, and an online store may not provide comprehensive information, the search for a suitable budget gadget of good quality is usually fraught with risk. The new product from Vkworld minimizes these risks with a kind of "gentleman's set" of parameters:

• multilingual (Russification is included);
• built-in GPS, Bluetooth, Hot knot functions;
• modules cellular communication GSM and WCDMA.

Even not the most powerful - as for a Chinese device - the "pixel" cameras (front 5, rear - 8) VK700X is forgivable: the resolution of 1280x720 and the increased contrast level of the screen allow you not to worry about decent quality. Additional plus - reliable graphics chip last generation Mali 400 MP1.

They didn't lie!

It is noteworthy that the manufacturers chose the slogan "The Cheapest!" As the VK700X motto long before the release, hinting opaquely that the 2015 upgrade will become the standard of budget models. The analysis of the offers of the top sellers of Aliexpress is impartial - this is really so: the price range of the new item does not go beyond $ 68 (there are offers for $ 57).

Considering the market shortage of inexpensive phones with two SIM cards that do not look like "hello from the past", the dynamics of the popularity of the VK700X can be easily explained: for all its minor flaws, this original smartphone looks stylish, easily "sits" in the hand, does not upset with technical characteristics and pleases at a modest price.

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Today we present to you smartphone review VKWorld S8, which is a kind of "killer" mixture Samsung Galaxy S8 and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. To the market this model entered in 2017. What is it remarkable for?

We are ours phone review VKworld s8, of course, with the bundle. It is about her that you can say a lot of interesting things about the company and the phone itself. The box is made of very thick cardboard with information about the device printed on it. It is available in black and navy blue. In addition to VK World C8, the set includes:

• Quick start guide and warranty card. There are many languages \u200b\u200bin this manual, including English. Here you can also find safety recommendations and other useful information.
• USB Type C-cable. It's surprising that it was put with a smartphone in the budget price segment.
• USB network adapter with Euro plug. It supports technology fast charging 9 Volts, 2 Amperes. This charger also has a cable.
• A clip for a sim-tray.
• USB-C-adapter for headphones with mini jack.
• Another nice bonus is the silicone transparent case. Also as a gift - a protective film on the screen. Manufacturers do not often put such things even on flagships.

In general, the equipment is excellent. In terms of the quality of materials, everything is at an acceptable level for a state employee.

Appearance

Vkworld C8 is a very decent looking device. It leaves a very pleasant first impression. Perhaps this is because it looks like the Galaxy S8. The build quality is surprisingly excellent. Rear panel made of tempered Gorilla Glass. There is a notification LED on the top of the front. The dimensions of the device are 158 by 75 millimeters. The frame of the gadget is made of titanium alloy.

On the right side there is a power button, on the top there is a slot for two nano-sim cards, or, as is often accepted now, you can install one SIM card and one microSD memory card. Such is the hybrid slot that will surprise no one even now.

There is a volume rocker on the left side. On the bottom - holes for the microphone, speaker and uSB connector Type C. The speaker produces a fairly loud and high-quality sound. The front panel houses the front 5 Megapixel camera. It is "planted" in the lower right corner, similar to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

Many users have noticed that it is inconvenient to use the on-off button. It is far away. The volume rocker could also be made a little lower. Otherwise, it is a very nice looking smartphone.

Screen

As mentioned earlier, the Vk world C8 screen is covered with Gorilla Glass 4 tempered glass, which has already proven its properties on other devices and is not bad. Specifications display VKworld s8 - diagonal 5.99 inches with Full HD-resolution. The aspect ratio is 18 by 9. The screen resolution is 2160 by 1080 pixels.

The manufacturer calls the screen of this budget employee - Infinity display, that is, frameless. On three sides, it is really almost frameless, only the bottom panel is quite wide. The display is installed here from LG.

Thanks to this structure, it is very pleasant to watch videos on such a large screen. You are not distracted by any additional on-screen buttons. The percentage of usable usable area here is 91%. There are "smart" gestures, for example, take a screenshot with three fingers or hang up a call by turning the device over. In general, a whole gallery of gestures is available. Everyone here will find something for themselves.

The display color can be customized "for yourself" using a special menu.

Performance and battery

What is the filling of this state employee? An eight-core 64-bit processor, Mediatek 6753, is installed. Its maximum frequency is 1.5 Gigahertz. There is plenty of internal memory here and even more than enough not only for everyday tasks - 4 Gigabytes of operational and 64 Gigabytes of built-in. If suddenly the built-in volume is not enough for you, then you can expand it with a microSD card up to 128 GB by donating one SIM card.

Vkworld C8 works on operating system Android 7.0. It provides 4g communication using LDDLTE technology with 20, 13, 7 and 8 frequency bands. Google preinstalled out of the box Play Market and other standard softwarewhich you may need to get started.

I am glad that almost "naked" Android is installed inside the state employee, which is extremely atypical for small Chinese manufacturers. Over the air LTA update is supported. There is also a Radio and Compass application.

Wireless modules include:

• Blue Tooth version 4.0;
• Wi-Fi.

When there is a load on VKworld s8, it gets very hot. In winter, you can even warm your hands on the back cover.

The smartphone has a 5500 Milliampere / hour battery, which significantly weighs the device down to an impressive 247 grams. The manufacturer claims that this is a Samsung battery. Of course, this is a huge plus for the state employee. It's great that the Chinese manufacturer has added fast charging.

In standby mode, the gadget can work up to 17 days. An hour of the game "sows" Vkworld by 20%, and an hour of video - by 10%. It charges in about 4 hours from 0 to 100%.

Safety

The fingerprint scanner works fine, in principle, no matter how you place your finger. The location of the scanner is the same as that of the Samsung, that is, it is very close to the main camera, which is constantly smeared with it. Naturally, buyers had the same complaints as against the Samsung C8. But after a while you get used to it and almost never miss.

There's also Face ID, which works pretty well overall, but there are issues. For the device to "recognize" the owner, you need to hold it at face level. If you hold it from below, as we usually hold the phone, then it already works badly, or does not work at all. It is very easy to carry out it even with the help of black and white photography, or using a photo from another gadget. This problem still exists even in flagships. The function is not very convenient due to the location of the front camera on the bottom.

Camera

On the back side of VKworld there is a main Sony photo module with 13 Megapixels. And an extra 5 Megapixels. To the left of the camera is an LED flash, and to the right is a fingerprint scanner, like in Samsung, the problem of which we have already discussed above.

The camera settings are very advanced. It can be adjusted to your liking. Top - additional settings camera flashes, which, by scrolling left and right, you can change the shooting mode - photo, video, panorama and more. In addition to this, various face beautification settings have been added, the effect of large eyes, the quality of which is surprisingly good.

Autofocus on both main and front cameras works great. But the location of the front camera is not very good. To take a selfie, you need to rotate the phone 180 degrees, but the screen rotation itself does not work.

The colors in the pictures are vivid. Detailing without any complaints. In general, the photos for the state employee are good. On a 10-point scale of 7-8, they are definitely pulling.

Results and price

Our Vkworld s8 review is coming to an end, let's summarize. The chinese smartphone makes a good impression, both in appearance and in its filling. Vk World S8 is a great budget alternative to the Galaxy S8. The price, in principle, is not very high, and on a number of sites the device can be purchased for about 10 thousand rubles.

Video

A new video review of the Vkworld s8 phone in Russian, see below