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Affordable smartphone "Beeline Pro" with LTE support, 4.5-inch screen and quad-core MTK 6732M 1.3 GHz processor. Looks balanced, and the price is 5,990 rubles. today it can be considered adequate for inexpensive models with support for fourth generation networks.

Dots above "i"

Judging by the external features and technical characteristics, the device is a "born" ZTE Blade A430. The model is fresh, officially appeared on the market in late January this year, news on Mobile-Review. For the price of 5 990 rubles. ($ 97 at the mid-March exchange rate) we get support for LTE FDD Cat.4, a modern 4-core MTK 6732M 1.3 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory (4.5 GB is available to the user). Support for memory cards up to 32 GB.

Headset (headphone) jack 3.5 mm, headset not included. There is an FM radio, it works only from an external antenna (headphones). There is a two-color LED indicator for events.

Battery 2 200 mAh. The main camera is 8 MP (5 MP with interpolation), the front camera is 2 MP. Flash (1 LED) present. An IPS screen with a resolution of 480 x 854, which is already becoming the standard for budget smartphones. The pixel density is 218 ppi. Operating system Android KitKat 4.4.4. There is one SIM-card, the format is modern-cut (microSIM). The device was initially locked to work on the Beeline network, but in the Beeline salon you can get an unlock code for free. Judging by the description on the site, of the available colors, only black, although the unbranded original is produced, at least, also in white.

Specifications

• Full name: "Beeline Pro" (ZTE Blade A430)
• Operating system: Android KitKat 4.4.4
• SIM card: 1 slot, microSIM, operator lock
• Screen: 4.5 inches, IPS, 480x854, pixel density 218 ppi
• Cameras: main 8 (5) MP with autofocus, front 2 MP.
• Processor: MTK 6732M quad-core, 1.3 GHz.
• Memory: 8 GB internal (4.5 GB available), 1 GB RAM.
• Memory card slot: microSD up to 32 GB.
• Working bands: 2G / 3G / 4G (LTE), 2G bands 900/1800 MHz, 3G UMTS / DC-HSPA + 900/2100 MHz, 4G LTE FDD 800/1800/2600 MHz
• Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB
• Navigation: GPS, A-GPS
• Battery: 2 200 mAh
• Dimensions and weight: 134.5 x 67.4 x 10.3 mm, 154 g

Positioning

For this device, the target niche is quite obvious: all those who want to buy for a reasonable price a relatively “fresh” smartphone with a decent screen and not quite budget “stuffing”, working in the fourth generation (LTE) networks.

It would be ridiculous to regard it as another “killer of the iPhone”, but the device in terms of its capabilities and comfort is much closer to “real” smartphones than to touch-screen dialers claiming to be “smartphones”. If entry-level smartphones are of interest primarily to operators (to make users pay for mobile Internet), then Beeline Pro can already be considered an acceptable compromise for those who are morally or financially not ready to pay five-six-figure sums for a smartphone.

I repeat once again that the advantage of LTE is not only and even not so much in speed, although on average LTE is faster. Especially in terms of the speed of uploading data to the network, which is best seen when transferring photos and working with cloud services. But the main advantage is responsiveness and short response time, in this sense LTE is noticeably more comfortable than 3G. In Moscow, the factor of uneven congestion of networks is added to this. For example, I was not lucky to live next to a "multibeam" morning traffic jam, data transmission in 3G networks at this time barely crawls and often freezes altogether. In 4G, data transfer also slows down, but not critical. I suspect that there are a lot of such places in Moscow and as the number of smartphones grows, the situation in 3G / 2G will only get worse.

Package and design

The kit includes a smartphone itself, an adapter for an output current of 1 A (full charging time is about three hours), a connecting cable, a user manual and a warranty card. There is no headset included, which is not very pleasant. Everyone can find ordinary headphones on the farm, but choosing a fully compatible headset is not always easy. There is no memory card included, and they are unlikely to appear. It’s probably time to stop writing about it.

I liked the user manual. Not abstruse, but rather detailed, with diagrams and color pictures. Explanatory brochure for those who buy their first Android smartphone.

As for the design, it is "none" at all, a standard soap dish without eye-catching features. The back cover is soft touch, the device does not slip in the hand. And the touch buttons at the bottom are marked with blue paint instead of the usual white. In Beeline salons, as far as I understand, they will only sell the black version. A smartphone in a white case looks more elegant, but there is a subtlety with the material of the case cover. I have already come across a soft touch coating on a black phone and a small notch on ordinary plastic on a smartphone with a white cover. With this alternative, I would still choose soft touch.

Design

The layout is standard, out of the ordinary - perhaps the microUSB connector on the side. It also happens, but still more often from below or from above. There are no complaints about the assembly, everything is tight and without cracks. Opens and latches effortlessly. The camera eye is almost flush with the back cover surface and protrudes by some fractions of a millimeter.

The multimedia speaker is separate, one, at the bottom left under the back cover. The shutdown button and the volume rocker are on the right side edge. They protrude enough and are easy to grope. The move is clear. I must say that some obvious design flaws are found in modern smartphones less and less, the years of "training" in the production of the same type of cases affect. I would like something unusual, but the cost is the determining factor.

The touch buttons are drawn with blue paint, and the backlight is correspondingly blue. Instead of the usual almost white. Instead of the traditional "Menu" and "Back" icons, there are identical bright dots. Have you saved? No, it's not that simple.

It turns out that the buttons can be swapped by reassigning them in the menu. A wonderful, humane function! For example, I got used to the "Return" button on the right (my last three smartphones), and now it is put on the left. Why torment the body with retraining, if the "problem" is solved with a single poke of your finger in the menu?

There is a LED event indicator, two-color (red and green). A useful thing that saves battery power. In addition to indicating incoming messages and battery status, the LED can be used in many other scenarios. For example, messengers, Twitter clients, etc. know how to control this LED. You can set your own color and blink rate in each application, and you can almost completely avoid unnecessary switching on of the display. Which will be much more efficient than any clever energy-saving applications.

There is no oleophobic coating, the screen gets dirty quickly. Some people carry suede rags with them, and I heard about some special sprays, a matter of taste. You can just breathe on the screen and rub it against the shirt on your own belly, the effectiveness is comparable. There is no protective glass either, and I would refrain from carrying the device in a pocket with keys.

Display

As I already wrote in a short listing of the main one, the screen is 4.5 inches, IPS, resolution 480x854, pixel density 218 ppi. Compared to TFT matrices, which they tried to put in inexpensive devices - earth and sky. White is really white, viewing angles are maximum without distortion, colors are clear.

The resolution, in my opinion, is not enough, and the fonts look a little blurry. But it is tolerant and certainly better than in the state employees six months ago. Probably IPS helps out, reading text on TFT displays with the same diagonal and resolution was much less comfortable.

The brightness margin is sufficient and the display remains readable in direct sunlight. Automatic brightness control is present, but the auto-adjustment range is "cut" from the top. That is, in moderate lighting, everything is fine, but during the day outside in sunlight, the brightness will have to be added manually. And, perhaps, in the auto adjustment mode, the display is slightly darker than we would like.

Auto-rotate works correctly, no complaints. Apparently, the manufacturers have finally mastered this space technology and in the last couple of devices that came to me, I did not disable this function. And before false positives, even in "purebred" smartphones, annoyed immensely.

Cameras

There are two of them: the main 8 (5) MP with autofocus and the front 2 MP. The real (optical) resolution of the main camera is 5 MP, and the 8 MP indicated in the description is software interpolation. Roughly speaking, this is when the number of pixels is artificially increased, and the “voids” are programmatically trying to assign colors that are intermediate between the neighboring ones that actually exist. The event is almost useless, 90% of it is an advertising gimmick. It began to be widely used many years ago in cheap Chinese phones, when "venerable" manufacturers switched to 1.3-2 MP cameras, and "decent" Chinese continued to install 0.3 MP cameras in cheap models. But with software interpolation up to the desired 1.3-2 MP. The "indecent" Chinese didn’t even worry about this and painted the megapixel numbers on the cases "from the bulldozer."

Identical 8 and 5 megapixel shots with "Beeline Pro" I carefully compared almost with a magnifying glass. There is a difference in favor of 8 MP, but it is minimal. Feel free to set 5 MP in the settings and do not bother, you will save about 30% of the file size.

With the front camera, there were no "little tricks". Judging by the good quality of the images, here is an honest 2 MP. More precisely, 1.81 MP, according to the parameters of the resulting files. Okay, let's not find fault, the difference is not important.

The front camera itself is quite good for a smartphone of this class, you can upload a selfie on a social network. The manufacturer clearly took into account the growing popularity of this type of photography and was not greedy. Even some basic settings are present, including color effects. If someone suddenly needs it for some reason. The disadvantages are the unpredictability of the front camera in poor lighting conditions. It can work fine, or it can give out a clearly "bluish" tint of the picture.

The main camera fulfills its 5 MP without any complaints, see the traditional "ceremonial" photo of the playground. Autofocus is fast enough, default settings do not require manual "dancing with a tambourine". Brought - pressed - removed - normal result. Auto white balance works great, no shifts in "green" or "blue".

Pictures taken indoors and in other low-light situations are noticeably "noisy", but the color balance in the "Auto" mode continues to please. And this is the main thing for "everyday" pictures. In "in contact" no one will look at graininess or color noise in the dark areas of the picture, but color distortions hopelessly spoil everything at once. In this sense, "Beeline Pro" immediately works as it should without further suffering with photo editors.

There is no need to search for the Macro mode in the settings, autofocus works correctly at short distances. Take pictures for health of buttercups-flowers and all kinds of meadow butterflies-insects. One small "but": the sides of the image (up to 15-20% of the area at the edges) will be blurred, but the butterfly in the center of the frame will not notice it.

Filming of books, instructions and documents. Not a masterpiece, but you can use it. And without "dancing with a tambourine." If the hands do not shake and the lighting is decent, then modern text recognition systems can easily cope with the "book" font size, all sorts of notes are also at least readable. Above - the page of the "User's Guide", there the font is quite small. To understand the scale: the book itself is the size of a pack of cigarettes.

Flash. It is represented by a LED in the amount of 1 pc. and ... almost out of habit, he didn’t write "... it would have been better if it had not been there." But no, it does not work in the worst way, and the pre-illumination for working out autofocus also does not fail. Within 1.5-2 meters, you can safely count on a decent shot. I suppose that, again, the merit of the successful software: there is no purple creepiness, all the colors are more or less balanced. Alas, with a slight shift to the "green", so for night photo sessions performed by "Beeline Pro" choose a lipstick "warm" shades.

As a summary of the cameras. They are far from cameras in "thoroughbred" devices (not to mention flagships). But in its class "phototypesetting" turned out to be successful. Acceptable picture quality in different conditions without shamanism with settings, scenes, etc. For everyday needs it is quite suitable and does not particularly disappoint.

Characteristics

Processor - MTK 6732M quad-core, 1.3 GHz, Mali T760 GPU. RAM 1 GB, RAM 8 GB (4.5 GB available), microSD slot (up to 32 GB). For a screen with a diagonal of 4.5 inches and a resolution of 480x854, resources are enough, the interface works smoothly and without slowdowns. They write that most modern games should work even with medium settings.

The AnTuTu program counted almost 30,000 virtual parrots. Despite the conventionality of such tests, the result is not bad in comparison with other models. Budget smartphones usually show less than 15,000 units, a fresh "classmate" with a similar display and also a quad-core processor showed about 22,000 units.

Device summary, Network Signal Info application.

List of basic data on the device from AnTuTu, including the sensors installed in the device. The image in "readable" resolution is available by clicking.

Management and programs

Pleased with pure Android without any additional shells. All the same, the main requirement for devices of this class is to “drive” smoothly, and not to show braking “checkers” in the interface.

I have already written about the possibility of reassigning buttons, otherwise everything is standard. I was surprised to be able to create as many desktops as needed. And, accordingly, there is no need to flip through empty or unnecessary pages (regrouping-sorting is usually lazy).

All Google is conveniently grouped into one folder, Beeline only partially received their applications. They could not resist the temptation to stick "Change the dial tone" in the most prominent place. On the other hand, the My Beeline personal account is a useful and convenient thing, and a free antivirus is a must for many.

The device can be switched on and off on schedule, which is not a bad thing. Operators try to carry out all work at base stations at night, and there are unpleasant surprises in the form of a smartphone battery that is completely dead by the morning, which rushed between different LACs midnight or looked for a network. Plus, an extra restart is only good for the device.

Full set of network modes: LTE / UMTS / GSM automatically, UMTS / GSM only (no LTE) automatically, LTE only, UMTS or GSM separately.

The operator's SIM-lock is present, and the smartphone initially works only on the Beeline network. But getting the unlock code for free in any operator's salon takes less than three minutes (including disassembling the device and checking) and less than one minute just using the IMSI number. Code requests by email are also processed and honored.

In this regard, of course, the "providers" of paid unlocking services amuse, but this is life and "correct" marketing. If the client is happy to pay 200 rubles. for a free service, then it is inhumane to deprive him of this pleasure, you must agree.

Impressions from work

I have no particular complaints about the cellular module, the sensitivity is not bad. In automatic mode, it switches between networks normally. A slowdown was noticed when switching from 3G to 4G (LTE) with a low signal level in the 4G network. But, having caught on to LTE, it holds on to it well and does not strive to jump off in 3G / 2G.

The indicator in the status line suffers from some optimism, showing two, sometimes even three "sticks" at a signal level of the order of -112 dbm. This is probably not entirely correct, but the user is pleased. Once again I was convinced that even with a very weak signal (presumably in LTE 800 MHz) and depressing speed test readings, the Internet remains comfortable and responsive.

In better places, the smartphone accelerates much better, although it does not demonstrate high-speed records. Naturally, the speed depends primarily on the network, but it could work faster.

For example, two measurements of speed at the same point and almost at the same time, on the same server. The lower result is the connection of the Beeline Pro smartphone via Wi-Fi to a modem with a Beeline SIM card, the upper result is the speed measurement directly from the smartphone. I also write this to the fact that using a smartphone as an access point on an ongoing basis is possible, but not very reasonable.

There are no complaints about the Wi-Fi module. It connects normally, there were no glitches or failures. The range is average, but not bad. On the level of many other smartphones. There is no 5 GHz band.

Sound. As already mentioned, the multimedia speaker is separate, at the bottom right under the back cover. One or two side by side - I don't know (rather, one), but the stereo effect is zero anyway. The volume is above average, which is a plus. The vibration motor is so-so, not for outerwear in the winter. The voice loudspeaker raises no objections; the sound quality is slightly better than the average budget one (personal opinion).

Battery. Capacity - 2 200 mAh. Full charging time from a standard adapter (1 A) is about three hours, from a 2 A adapter - over two hours. The declared talk time is 9 hours from a fully charged battery. In practice, the battery is quite adequate within the framework of the "one day" concept (I "pushed" a phrase into it!). If no joke, then it is so. It began with an advertising race of manufacturers for thickness, continued with user complaints about “it only works for one day !!!”, and ended with attempts to ensure that the device would work at least this declared “one day” without recharging. Our "Beeline Pro" is working on this full day under normal load, the battery is not bad. Want more? Disable all syncs and do not use cellular Internet, Wi-Fi eats less. But why do you need a smartphone with 4G on board then? In fairness, with a constant 4G connection, my smartphone worked even a little longer than in 3G / 2G mode. Perhaps a random confluence of different factors, but the conclusion can be drawn: modern devices with modern chips in 4G networks consume energy at least comparable to a 3G connection. And it pleases.

Comparison

At the end of November, MTS began selling LTE-smartphone Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 Dual Sim, our review. The device is so similar in all its parameters to the Beeline Pro that it was impossible to refrain from comparing it. Moreover, the price is also identical: in December, the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 Dual Sim was still sold at 4,990, then it rose to exactly the same 5,990 rubles. Let's briefly analyze the main pros and cons (strictly within the framework of comparison!) Of clearly competing devices.

Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 Dual Sim, in the pros: No operator SIM-lock, two SIM-cards (the second - only voice / SMS in GSM). Excellent cellular radio, above average Wi-Fi range. Many 3G and 4G bands supported. On the downside: TFT screen, controversial and very capricious main camera, front-facing 0.3 MP (declared 2 MP), less AnTuTu parrots (21,700).

"Beeline Pro" (ZTE Blade A430), in the pros: much better and "friendlier" camera, "front camera" 2 MP. The IPS screen is radically better at the same resolution. There are more AnTuTu "parrots" (29,560). 10% more battery capacity. On the downside: operator SIM-lock (easily removable, but not everyone knows about it), one SIM-card. Fewer supported 3G and 4G bands (important when traveling abroad). Capture satellites a few seconds longer. 7 grams heavier (this is for maniacs).

For me, the main advantage of "Beeline Pro" is the display, the difference is "striking" in the literal sense of the word. And the cameras are very positive. On the other hand, the two SIM cards in the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 Dual Sim are a weighty weight on the scales. On the third hand, "Beeline Pro" appeared 4 months later and, as it were, must be better technically. On the fourth side, the price is the same, and you choose, my dears.

It's good that we have a selection of relatively budget LTE smartphones with reasonable characteristics, this is the main thing. We will consider this as a conclusion, and with this I am relieving you of the traditional section "Summary".

Unlocking Beeline Pro 4 with a code is very easy. This method is a safe and stealthy way to unlock your Bmobile phone permanently. Sim-Lock will never come back after a software update. Removing Sim-Lock using a code does not void the warranty and this method was provided by the manufacturer.

To generate an unlock code for your phone, we need a number IMEI Your phone. To find out the IMEI number, dial * # 06 # on the keyboard, or remove the battery from the phone. IMEI is written on the information label (15 digits).

How to unlock Beeline Pro 4:

1. Insert unsupported * SIM card

2. The phone will ask you to enter the unlock code

3. Enter NCK or Network code.

4. Your phone is already unlocked

* unsupported SIM card - different than the one with which the phone is currently working.

Before ordering an unlock code, make sure your phone is locked. Insert an unsupported SIM card, and if the phone asks for an unlock code, it means that your phone has a SIM card lock.

FAQ:

• What is Remote Phone Unlock?

Remote unlocking of the phone consists in typing a unique code on the keyboard provided by our service. You will complete this operation quickly, it is not difficult how to read 1 2 3. After completing the order, the customer will receive by e-mail a unique unlock code provided by the phone manufacturer or mobile operator. The provision of the correct IMEI number is a condition for the proper provision of the service. The best way to find this number is to dial *#06#. After entering the appropriate code into the phone, the phone will be unlocked. Once entered the unlock code will permanently remove the lock. The lock will not appear again, for example, after updating the phone software, and there is no need to enter the code again after replacing the SIM card with a new one from another operator. Unlocking your phone remotely does not require any cables or additional software. Unlocking your phone with a code is the easiest way to get rid of the restrictions.

• Is it safe Unlock Beeline Pro 4?

The removal of the restrictions set by the operator by entering a special unlock code was provided by the phone manufacturer itself. Thus, it is a proven and safe and effective way to unlock your phone. This method does not require any changes or technical knowledge to be entered into the phone.

• Will removing Sim-Lock void my warranty?

Removing the restrictions on your phone does not void your warranty. The ability to enter an unlock code was provided by the phone manufacturer and does not affect the warranty. All phones leaving the factory are unlocked. Locks are set by mobile operators. By removing this limitation, you restore the original settings of the phone (reset to factory settings).

• Is it possible to unlock Beeline Pro 4?

No, unlocking the latest phone models is not possible using free methods. Phone manufacturers and mobile operators generate additional revenue from the distribution of unlock codes. The easiest and most effective method to unlock your phone is to enter the code supplied by your phone manufacturer or operator. Each phone requires a specific code associated with the unique IMEI number of that phone. Using free code generators or entering a code related to a different IMEI number will block the meter. This is due to the higher cost of unlocking the device, or may lead to its complete blocking.

• Is it possible to unlock a phone locked under any operator?

In the case of Beeline telephones, the blocking can be removed regardless of the GSM network.

• What if there is no code for my phone ??

If there is no code for a specific IMEI number, the customer will immediately receive a full refund of the amount paid.

But it so happened that my daughter quietly took him away. Well, okay, sorry or something.

In our city, this model was quickly snapped up, and I didn't really want to repeat it.

I went with a definite intention. I wanted to buy something from what cellular operators offer. At first I thought of buying a smartphone from Tele 2, but reviews on it vary. This is not the main thing, if I want to buy and what others do not recommend buying.

As a result, looking at the windows, I noticed the Beeline Pro 4 smartphone.

The price is more than budgetary, 3200 rubles.

Packaged in a compact box, inside which, in addition to the Beeline phone itself, was a charger and a booklet for use. I really like how the charger charges, pretty quickly. Headphones are not included.

I have a Beeline Pro 4 smartphone in a pink case (there were no others at that time). The body itself has clear edges and looks very stylish.

Medium size. Not exactly baby, but you can still put it in your jeans pocket. Comfortable to hold in hand.

Screen: 480 * 854 IPS

The picture is clear. No wheezing sound.

Slot for only one micro SIM card. As for talking on the phone, I and I can hear well.

Smartphone Beeline Pro 4 runs on android. Smart in games / applications, and on the Internet. Doesn't hang or slow down. Impressive quad-core processor.

Operating system: Android 5.1

CPU: MediaTek MT6735M, 1GHz Quad Core

Good memory that can be expanded with a flash drive up to 32GB.

RAM memory: 1 GB
Storage capacity: 8 GB
Support: micro SDHC up to 32 GB

The camera is certainly not that wow, but not entirely bad either.

Main 5 megapixels with autofocus and flash, front only 2 megapixels.

Photo from the front camera in daylight.

Artificial lighting.

The main camera is daylight.

Artificial lighting.

I like (but what can I say, I'm delighted!) The work of the battery, of course, if you play games, it will sit down for several hours (about 4). But the work in the call mode is amazing. Yes, he can probably work for a week without charging. Almost zero discharged (from 1%), it can lie for a day, periodically receiving calls and SMS, and will not turn off. There is no such moment as on my old HTC. Only the battery turned yellow, looked for a while, and goodbye.

It is cold season outside the window, but this does not interfere with answering calls or taking pictures on the street. The battery holds a charge well in the cold.

Battery: 2000 mAh

As for the various functions, everything is according to the standard: Radio FM, MP3, Wi-Fi (with access point), Bluetooth, flashlight.

Connection: LTE B3 / B7 / B 20 3G (UMTS 900/2100 MHz) 2G (900/1800 MHz)
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b / g / n; 2.4 GHz
wi-Fi hotspot function

The Beeline phone does not have to be used only with SIM-cards of this operator; if necessary, it can be easily and officially unlocked. And then insert a SIM card of any operator.

Smartphone Beeline Pro 4 is inexpensive and of high quality. He has already fallen down an incredible number of times and even got wet. But so far there are no hints that the next fall will be the last.

I am very pleased with the purchase and of course I recommend it.

Affordable, productive and with fast mobile Internet - this is how this gadget can be briefly described. Beeline Pro is the first smartphone of a Russian mobile operator that works in 4G networks. Fast mobile Internet is a necessary thing. And most importantly, it is now even more accessible, thanks to the hero of today's review.

Specifications

Beeline Pro is powered by a MediaTek MT6732M quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz. The Mali-T760MP2 is responsible for the graphic characteristics. By default, 4.4.2 KitKat is installed on the smartphone. The device also received 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded using a micro SD card. The battery capacity is 2200 mAh.

This is the first device in its class with a 64-bit MediaTek chipset. Thanks to him, we have the performance of an expensive smartphone. Launching any games on Beeline Pro, you can be glad that there are no performance problems. However, this is not only the merit of good hardware, but also the low screen resolution.

The realistic game Walking Dead Season 2, which became famous for its highest elaboration, runs without problems on Beeline Pro.

Design

This device cannot boast of a bright appearance, for fashionistas there are more expensive gadgets. "Beeline Pro" is for those who do not want to spend money on bright rattles, but at the same time do not want to buy a completely primitive device either. As is usually the case with operator smartphones, a gadget from China is taken as a basis. Which one, it's easy to guess - this is the ZTE Blade A430.

The smartphone is completely made of black plastic, all keys and connectors are located traditionally. Of the amenities - touch keys "Home", "Back" and "Menu" with blue backlight.

Screen

The 4.5-inch screen has a resolution of 854x480 pixels. Yes, here it is far from retina-standard, large pixels are striking. But for his money, the quality is acceptable. The IPS-matrix is \u200b\u200bcovered with a protective glass, there is an air gap, so no glare in the sun is noticeable.

In terms of image quality, this is a typical average. The display does not distort colors and does not turn white into yellow, as is often the case with cheap Chinese. The contrast is a bit lacking though.

Camera

The front 2-megapixel camera shoots pretty well considering the cost of the device. And the video calling is great and the selfie won't be ashamed to show.

The main camera received an 8-megapixel sensor. Additionally, the camera is equipped with autofocus and flash. Image quality is acceptable: clear and vivid in daylight and noisy in low light.

Outcome

Beeline Pro is sold at a price of just over $ 100. Can we talk about any disadvantages at such a cost? It is the most affordable fourth-generation smartphone with excellent performance. In its class, it is the best option for those who need a powerful filling for the minimum amount.

Finally, it happened: the first branded 4G smartphone from Beeline (aka ZTE Blade A430) was released. Before we move on to looking for pros and cons, it is worth recalling that competitors shot back in the second half of 2013, launching MegaFon Turbo and MTS 978 for sale. So Beeline was very late. Or, on the contrary, he made the right pause, since MegaFon and MTS have not released a single new branded 4G smartphone since then. And their first models have not been on sale for a long time.

It seems that the Beeline Pro model has no worthy competitors. But no, among other budget 4G-smartphones stands out a phone called Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 mini S. Since last summer it can be found on sale. Including in "Beeline", where it costs the same 5,990 rubles. But for this money you get 4 months of the “All for 450” tariff, 4 months of the “Mobile TV” service and 240 rubles for the phone balance. So "Beeline Pro" will face a difficult life (I have not mentioned all competitors yet). However, we do not know how large a lot of these phones were purchased by Vymplek. Time will tell.

From April 10, the price of a smartphone will change. New price for regions: 6390 rubles.
- Smartphone "Beeline Pro" - 4990 rubles.
- Tariff "Everything for 300" - 900 rubles. (3 months)
- "Beeline TV" service, "Extended" package - 500 rubles. (2 months)

Cons "Beeline Pro"
1. The design of the phone is disappointing. Comrades, in 2015 such ugly phones cannot be produced. Plus it's heavy and thick. And still very easily soiled. Not only the screen gets dirty quickly, but also the back cover.
2. Yes, the smartphone uses a 4.5-inch IPS screen. But the resolution is not enough: 854x480 pixels. Also not happy with the pixel density (218 ppi). The screen is dark and the glass glows.
3. The power and volume buttons are small and lower than usual.
4. All icons of standard applications have been redrawn. They have become larger and now look less serious. I would classify it as a disadvantage.

Pros of "Beeline Pro"
1. There is 4G (up to 100 Mbit / s). In the Beeline network you can get up to 75 Mbps today.
2. There is support for DC-HSPA +. This is a technology for 3G that allows you to get up to 42 Mbps in third generation networks. In most cities of Russia this technology is used by the “big three”.
3. Very good battery (read more below).
4. Excellent hardware for a smartphone of this level (see the results of synthetic tests below).
5. IPS display may not be the best, but a mediocre IPS display is still better than the best TFT display.
6. I recently started using the GPS Test program to determine the sensitivity of the built-in GPS receiver, but "Beeline Pro" is still in the lead. In two or three minutes, he was able to connect to 9-11 satellites, while he saw 21 satellites, and the measurement accuracy reached 3-5 meters.
7. The phone is based on Android 4.4.4. Another plus, as they usually install Android 4.4.2. As we understand, there is no need to wait for an update to Android 5. But "Beeline" promises periodic updates of internal firmware. One update came the other day when I tested this unit.
8. The smartphone is locked for use with Beeline SIM cards, but Beeline itself helps to unlock the phone for free so that it can work with SIM cards of any operators. This can be done at the sales office, or by sending a request by e-mail. All cellular operators would do this.
9. Finally, one more nice little thing. There is an item in the settings with which you can choose where the Back and Options buttons will be located. Some find it more convenient to have Back to the right of the center button, others to the left. An ingenious and very simple solution.

Software
Beeline Pro is based on the Android 4.4.4 OS. Will there be an upgrade to Android 5.x? Hardly. But you can wait for the current updates of your own firmware. Just during the test, another update came to version BEE_RU_9B18S_P632A10V1.0.5.
In addition to standard programs, you will find the following applications: "BiInfo", "Beeline TV", "Change the dial tone", Yes (learning foreign languages), "Mobile security" (antivirus), "My Beeline", BeeMusic. There is also WPS Office (office suite), "Backup", BLE Manager (bluetooth manager).

Battery and run time
The battery capacity is 2,200 mAh (8.4 Wh). Not the largest volume, but, as it turned out, this is enough. Battery model name: Li3822T43P3h675053, voltage 3.8V, manufacturer: ZTE.
Promised up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 250 hours of standby time on a single battery charge.

Test 1. Watching online videos on YouTube over Wi-Fi. The brightness and volume are in the middle, listening through headphones, mobile Internet, GPS, Bluetooth are disabled.
In this mode, "Beeline Pro" worked for almost six and a half hours. Just fine.

Test 2. Watching movies through a media player. Brightness and volume in the middle, listening through headphones, all communication modules disabled (airplane mode).
In this mode, the smartphone lasted a little longer - eight hours. Good too.

The charger has an output current of 1 A. Full charging time from the standard charger is 3 hours. The smartphone is charged linearly. In the first hour, the level of 40% is reached, in the second - 80%, in the third the remaining 20%.
In the off state, you can see the current charge level.

Synthetic test results
AnTuTu Benchmark 5.6 (Benchmark) - 30,225
Quadrand Standad Edition 2 (Composite Test) - 9 390
3DMark (Ice Storm test) - 8,470
3DMark (Ice Storm Extreme test) - 4,980
Epic Citadel (3D test) - 42.3 fps, 856x480, UltraHQ
We do not know what the reason is, but in synthetic tests "Beeline Pro" showed itself very well. The same Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 mini S in AnTuTu scores about 17-18 thousand points, in 3DMark about 4700/2900 (Ice Storm / Ice Storm Extreme). It seems that the Mali-T760 video processor should be thanked for the good results of Beeline Pro.

Main characteristics of "Beeline Pro"
CPU: 4-core processor MediaTek MT6732 (1.3 GHz)
Video processor: Mali-T760
RAM: 1 GB
Built-in memory: 8 GB
MicroSD support: up to 32 GB
Cellular modules: 2G / 3G / 4G
3G mobile internet speed: up to 42 Mbps
4G mobile internet speed: up to 100 Mbps
Wireless modules: Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0
Screen type, number of colors: IPS, 16 million
Screen size: 4.5 "", 480 × 854
Cameras: 8 MP (3584x2016) and 2 MP (1792x1008)
Video camera: up to 1920 × 1080
Battery: 2 200 mAh
Working hours: 6.5 hours (watch online video)
Size, weight: 134.5 x 67.4 x 10.3 mm, 154 grams
Android version: Android 4.4.4
SIM-lock: there is (easy to unlock)
Device price: RUB 5,990