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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2020
I can't begin to explain how pleased I am with this device.
Everything but everything is snappy, the display is gorgeous minus a slight issue (I have a minor defect in terms of colours on the bottom part of the screen, but I have had similar issues with AMOLED panels before) and the 90Hz refresh rate makes the phone feel so much more fluid, charging is very fast though, for the first time in a phone (for me) it's not needed as it gets through to the end of the day easily (I tend to leave things like Bluetooth on, use the screen a lot).
The cameras are both amazing and a disappointment; the main sensor is great, and while you might get a better photo from something like a google pixel, this is good enough for any situation I've thrown at it.
The Ultra-wide is great for fitting a lot in, but don't expect to make out much detail. It's good for group photos, but things like landscape photos are far too soft (think blurry, but still in focus if that makes sense).
The depth sensor I don't really see the point - it's supposed to help with portrait mode shots, but software edge detection from a single camera is as good now, so seems like wasted hardware.
The macro camera is, to put it bluntly, awful. They've tried doing software updates to fix the main complaints (no detail, lack of colour) and while they have fixed the lack of colour, the detail cannot be fixed as 2MP is not enough. That isn't to say you won't find use out of the macro camera, you might find a use case, however I prefer to just zoom in on the main sensor for a clearer photo.
I don't take selfies, so I'll leave it to others to describe those.
The frame is plastic, not metal (though it does look like it) and the back is glass - this still makes it feel like a modern, pricier phone. There are some concerns surrounding structural integrity (bend tests), however I don't think anyone would be likely to put that much pressure on their phone unless they were trying to snap it.
The speaker is loud, however it is only a single, bottom firing, and at high volumes sounds quite tinny.
I think whether you go for this phone depends on what you are looking for - if it's camera, a powerhouse for performance, or a 2 day battery life, this probably isn't the phone for you; it may be adequate for you but you might find yourself wishing for something more
If you want a cheap(ish - compared to today's flagships), adequate performing, high refresh rate AMOLED display, 5G capable, fast charging, flagship-looking, everyday phone, you're in the right spot.
Everything but everything is snappy, the display is gorgeous minus a slight issue (I have a minor defect in terms of colours on the bottom part of the screen, but I have had similar issues with AMOLED panels before) and the 90Hz refresh rate makes the phone feel so much more fluid, charging is very fast though, for the first time in a phone (for me) it's not needed as it gets through to the end of the day easily (I tend to leave things like Bluetooth on, use the screen a lot).
The cameras are both amazing and a disappointment; the main sensor is great, and while you might get a better photo from something like a google pixel, this is good enough for any situation I've thrown at it.
The Ultra-wide is great for fitting a lot in, but don't expect to make out much detail. It's good for group photos, but things like landscape photos are far too soft (think blurry, but still in focus if that makes sense).
The depth sensor I don't really see the point - it's supposed to help with portrait mode shots, but software edge detection from a single camera is as good now, so seems like wasted hardware.
The macro camera is, to put it bluntly, awful. They've tried doing software updates to fix the main complaints (no detail, lack of colour) and while they have fixed the lack of colour, the detail cannot be fixed as 2MP is not enough. That isn't to say you won't find use out of the macro camera, you might find a use case, however I prefer to just zoom in on the main sensor for a clearer photo.
I don't take selfies, so I'll leave it to others to describe those.
The frame is plastic, not metal (though it does look like it) and the back is glass - this still makes it feel like a modern, pricier phone. There are some concerns surrounding structural integrity (bend tests), however I don't think anyone would be likely to put that much pressure on their phone unless they were trying to snap it.
The speaker is loud, however it is only a single, bottom firing, and at high volumes sounds quite tinny.
I think whether you go for this phone depends on what you are looking for - if it's camera, a powerhouse for performance, or a 2 day battery life, this probably isn't the phone for you; it may be adequate for you but you might find yourself wishing for something more
If you want a cheap(ish - compared to today's flagships), adequate performing, high refresh rate AMOLED display, 5G capable, fast charging, flagship-looking, everyday phone, you're in the right spot.
