What platform does Nokia xl dual sim have? Detailed review of the Nokia XL smartphone. The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

07.06.2020

The company believed that Nokia smartphones with Android OS would not allow them to stand out among other manufacturers. As an alternative, we chose the well-known Windows platform Phone. And although it has gained quite a popularity recently, smartphones from other companies running Android OS are sold much more often. Android smartphones are becoming more functional every year, and their prices are decreasing. Taking this into account, Nokia decided to create its own version of Android. The developers were faced with the task, on the one hand, to create a smartphone on which Android applications would run, on the other hand, it was important that the device was not called an Android smartphone and there was no mention of Google. The operating system has been changed beyond recognition. The company has put a lot of effort into making it different from regular Android. The interface of the new operating system is a combination of elements from the Windows Phone, Android and Asha operating systems. The home screen is very similar to the screen found in Windows Phone OS.

First smartphone on the new one operating system, Nokia XL, the company presented on February 24, 2014 at the Mobile Congress in Barcelona. The positioning of the new smartphone from Nokia is very simple - “a bright smartphone for Android applications.” The main audience of this device is young people who feel the need for a smartphone, but do not want to spend a lot of money on it. Also, enthusiasts and software developers, those who like to explore new things, may be interested in a smartphone. Today we will take a closer look at the new product and try to identify all the pros and cons of the smartphone.

Contents of delivery

The Nokia XL smartphone comes in a compact cardboard box, already familiar to other Nokia products. In the kit, in addition to the smartphone itself, you will find:

— Charger AC-20

— Battery Nokia BN 02 2000 mAh

— Stereo headset Nokia WH-108

— Quick guide

The equipment is quite poor, but this is due, first of all, to the low price of the smartphone.

Design

Nokia has always tried to be different from others in terms of design. The company's engineers often experimented with the appearance of their smartphones, but one of the most successful, according to users, was the design of Nokia Lumia. In Nokia XL, as well as in the Asha line, they tried to create a cheaper version of the case, similar in appearance to the Lumia line. However, the Nokia XL smartphone uses inexpensive plastic and the body is disassembled.

Another feature that is typical only for Nokia smartphones is a wide variety of color options. While most companies try not to present many different body colors, Nokia, on the contrary, considers this a plus. Thanks to this, the user always has the opportunity to choose exactly the color that he likes.

The Nokia XL smartphone cannot be called compact. It has dimensions of 77.72x141.35x10.87 mm and weighs 190 g. The smartphone feels quite wide, and the sharp corners make it not very comfortable in the hand. If you convey the sensations in words, the device can be described as a “heavy brick.” However, Nokia XL is created just for lovers large smartphones, so the buyer will probably be prepared for such dimensions of the device.

As for ergonomics, everything is familiar here. On the right side of the smartphone there is a paired volume key, and just below is the on/off button.

At the top end there is a 3.5 mm jack.

The microUSB connector is located at the bottom end. The left side of the smartphone is completely empty. There are no buttons on it.

The back surface of the smartphone is made quite simply. It has a speaker hole, a 5-megapixel camera lens and a flash, as well as the Nokia inscription. On the front panel there is a front camera for video calls and a single button under the screen, which plays a dual role: a short press - step back, a long press - return to home screen. The solution is ambiguous. Some will like it, some won't. Matter of habit.

The build quality of the smartphone does not cause any complaints. A matte body is used; when pressed, it does not play or stick together. For a budget device, the quality of the materials from which the case is made is excellent.

Under the back cover there is a battery, as well as two slots for microSIM cards and a slot for a microSD memory card.

Display

The smartphone uses a 5-inch screen. An IPS matrix with a resolution of 800x480 pixels and a color depth of 24 bits is installed. In most situations, the picture looks good. However, given the screen size, the resolution is a bit low. Nevertheless, if you don’t demand anything special from the device, most users should like the screen. The display brightness is quite high, there is automatic adjustment. In bright light, the image dims but remains readable.

The display of the Nokia XL smartphone has good viewing angles; when tilted, the image is not distorted.

I didn’t like the fact that the fonts don’t have anti-aliasing; in most situations they don’t look very good. Any Android smartphone from any other manufacturer does not have the same problem with fonts as the Nokia XL. The same situation applies to menu icons. They are not very well adapted to screen resolution and operating system. I hope the company will fix this flaw in future operating system updates. In the screen settings, you can specify the display of the clock in standby mode. This feature has been used in Nokia phones and smartphones for quite some time and will be very useful if the user does not wear a watch. The Nokia XL smartphone also has a proximity sensor; the screen is locked during a call.

Technical features

The Nokia XL smartphone is built on a Qualcomm chipset; on the Nokia website it is designated as Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225. This is already a fairly outdated type of chipset. Even the not new Nokia Lumia 520 uses the MSM8227 chipset, which is slightly more powerful. The frequency of the Nokia XL dual-core processor is 1 GHz. The device uses an Adreno 203 graphics coprocessor, and its performance is also quite low. Among “budget” devices, Nokia XL is not the most productive solution. The reason is the use of inexpensive components from Qualcomm, which are inferior to analogues from other manufacturers. However, if you do not intend to run resource-intensive 3D games and heavy applications on the Nokia XL, the device’s performance will be enough for you.

Nokia XL has 4 GB of internal memory, as well as 768 MB of RAM. Unfortunately, all devices built on the Qualcomm platform are more demanding on RAM than their MediaTek counterparts. After downloading, about 326 MB of RAM is free. Android's memory management is quite good so that applications are given the right amount of memory and use as much of it as possible.

1.29 GB of phone memory is allocated for data storage, 1.17 GB is shown as a memory card, plus the user can install their own memory card up to 32 GB. The main disadvantage of the Nokia XL operating system is that all applications are installed in the phone’s memory, that is, the user is limited to exactly 1.29 GB in size and this cannot be avoided. Installing applications on a memory card is not yet supported. Perhaps this will be fixed in future versions of the operating system.

In all other respects, Nokia XL is a typical Android smartphone. It is possible to transfer files via Bluetooth, there is Wi-Fi, there is USB mode Mass Storage when connected to a PC.

The Nokia XL smartphone supports working with two SIM cards, but there is only one radio module in the device, so only one SIM card can be active at a time. This is a cheaper option for implementing the presence of two SIM cards, which is most common on the market today and in devices of this type. price segment. The smartphone supports WCDMA networks: 900 MHz, 2100 MHz and GSM networks: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz. In the settings, you can select one card for SMS/MMS/calls or specify them as standalone, that is, working independently. The call list indicates which card you called from.

Interface

The Nokia XL interface is a combination of elements from the Windows Phone, Android and Asha operating systems. The smartphone is awakened using the side key or by tapping on the end. We see the lock screen, which can display the latest events - mail, SMS, calls, programs, and so on. You can swipe in one direction or another to get to the selected program or remove this reminder.

Unlike regular Android OS, there are only two options for locking the device - PIN code or password. The interface in Nokia XL has been redesigned so much that it is difficult to recognize regular Android. The entire Android ideology was forgotten, and instead Nokia came up with the Fastlane concept.

If you move the home screen to the side, a menu will open, which is called Fastlane. Menu copied from budget phones Nokia Asha. Fastlane is a hybrid of the news feed, notification bar and recently list running programs. By clicking on an entry in Fastlane, the user is taken to the program that sent this entry. Unfortunately, by default there is no task manager in the phone, nor is there multitasking. You can switch between applications via Fastlane, but whether they were unloaded from memory or not is impossible to know.

The main menu is tiles similar to those used in the Windows Phone OS: Phone, Contacts, SMS, Internet, Store, Email, and so on. All installed programs displayed on one screen. It is possible to create folders and save icons within folders.

Icons can be swapped, the desired ones can be displayed at the top, and the color of the tile for the icons can be changed. You can use search to find the application. To do this, you need to pull the entire page down, then a search will appear in which you can type the name of the program.

Like regular versions of Android, the Nokia XL operating system has a drop-down curtain that has 4 quick shortcut, the ability to switch between SIM cards, as well as quick access to settings.

The settings menu looks like regular Android.

All modern Android smartphones have such a feature as voice typing. In Nokia XL, the Pico TTS engine, which is familiar from many models, is responsible for speech synthesis. different manufacturers, it is quite primitive and does not have a Russian language. Therefore, in terms of voice dialing Nokia needs to improve its new smartphones.

Things are much better with the keyboard. It's called Nokia Keyboard. You can enter words without lifting your finger, and they are predicted.

In the advertisement, Nokia says that this is a smartphone for Android applications, without specifying whether all of them will be supported. Nokia's branded store has a small number of programs; it can never come close to the branded Play Store. There are few applications yet. For example, Whatsapp is missing, as is Chrome browser from Google. When you search for a program in the store and don't find it, you are offered five more application stores to choose from, including the Yandex Store.

However, many Nokia XL users have already found an easy way to install applications. They take a regular Android smartphone, find and download the APK file of the application, then transfer it via Bluetooth and install it on the Nokia XL. Not the simplest, but a really working option.

Nokia does not guarantee that all Android applications will work on its device. Many applications require registration in the Play Store, which is not and will not be here, just as there is no support Google services. There is support only for Yandex services.

When purchasing an Android smartphone, the user can usually easily synchronize his contacts with his account Google entry and transfer them to a new device in a matter of seconds. This is standard functionality for Android and for any smartphone. However, Nokia XL does not allow you to get contacts from the cloud. There are only two ways to transfer contacts. One is to use the Yandex service, the second way is to save all contacts to a microSD card, then insert it into the Nokia X and try to read it. It is unclear why Nokia refused to synchronize contacts with the cloud in its new smartphone.

The built-in applications in general do not cause any complaints. Calculator, alarm clock, browser - everything works.

I liked the navigation. Here Maps allows you to download files for countries and regions onto your memory card, which is great. The main memory will be free, and the number of maps of different countries and cities you will load onto the memory card will depend only on its capacity. The usual and familiar navigation interface is used, including for offline navigation.

The music player is ordinary, the FM radio only works with a headset.

Camera

The Nokia XL smartphone has a 5-megapixel main and 2-megapixel front camera. Main camera resolution: 2592 x 1944 pixels. There is an LED flash and auto focus. Camera Features: Automatic and manual setting white balance, active toolbar, photo editor, face detection, auto exposure, center-weighted auto exposure. The camera has a “panoramic shooting” function. Available color modes: sepia, solarization, normal, negative. White balance modes: cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, daylight, auto. The camera can shoot video in FWVGA format (864 x 480) at a frame rate of 30 fps.

Additional camera resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels. A wide-angle lens is used.

During the daytime good lighting The photos come out pretty good. Under artificial lighting, things are a little worse. Examples of photos taken with the Nokia XL camera:

Battery

The smartphone uses a removable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh. According to the manufacturer, the maximum talk time in 2G networks is 16 hours, the standby time in 2G networks is 720 hours. The maximum talk time in 3G networks is 13 hours, the standby time in 3G networks is 720 hours. With frequent use, the smartphone, of course, like other Android devices, will survive daylight hours, but in general the indicators battery life smartphones are quite good.

Conclusion

Nokia XL has a large number of both pros and cons. The smartphone has a good call volume, a high-quality body with bright colors, and a nice-looking screen. I didn’t like the stripped-down Android with an unusual interface, but perhaps this is a matter of habit. "Iron" is rather weak. The smartphone does not support resource-intensive applications and HD videos. The camera is average, although in good lighting the photos are quite good. The main buyers of the new product will be young people who want to get a bright, stylish smartphone with support for Android applications for little money. Nokia has made a new, unique product. If the company manages to maintain a reasonable price, the smartphone should become popular.

Since the advent of the “smartphone” concept, all major mobile phone manufacturers that had the appropriate resources began searching for or creating an optimal operating system for a new class of devices. During this period, operating systems such as iOS, Symbian, Bada, MeeGo, Nokia Asha, BlackBerry OS and, of course, Android were developed. Latest on this moment leads the list of the most widely used mobile OS in the world. Many analysts believe that Nokia could avoid selling its shares and, to a certain extent, losing its market position if it switched to Android in a timely manner. However, the Finnish manufacturer relied on its own software developments, which ultimately could not compete with the software giant Google, with its Play Market and hundreds of thousands of applications.

The operating room became a unique way out of the situation Windows system Phone, which is currently the main shell of smartphones under the Nokia brand. Despite this, many fans of Android OS and Nokia products have been waiting for the moment of their joint collaboration, so today we can confidently say that such a moment has come.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Nokia

Type, form factor	Smartphone, monoblock
Communication standards		850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
		900 / 2100 MHz
High speed data transfer	GPRS (up to 85.6 kbit/s), EDGE (236.8 kbit/s), HSUPA (up to 5.76 Mbit/s), HSDPA (up to 7.2 Mbit/s)
Quantity
SIM card type
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225): 2 Cortex A5 cores (ARMv5), 1 GHz, L2 cache - 512 KB, 45 nm process technology
Graphics adapter	Qualcomm Adreno 203: up to 245 MHz, support OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and Direct3D Mobile
	5", 800 x 480 pixels (187 ppi), LCD IPS, 16.78 million colors, touch (capacitive), multi-touch up to 5 touches, scratch-resistant protective glass with anti-reflective coating
RAM

Memory card support	microSD (up to 32 GB)
	1 x micro-USB 2.0 1 x 3.5mm mini-jack audio jack
Multimedia	Acoustics
	Microphone

	Additionally	Nokia MixRadio, equalizer
	Main	5 MP, ¼-inch format sensor, f/2.8 aperture, focal length 32 mm, minimum focusing range 50 cm, autofocus, HDR, flash, video recording with a resolution of 864 x 480 pixels at 30 fps
	Frontal	2 MP, f/2.8 aperture, 720p video recording
Communication capabilities



	Navigation	A-GPS, HERE Drive, HERE Maps
	Accelerometer, gyroscope, light and proximity sensors
Battery	Li-ion, removable: 2000 mAh, 7.4 Wh, 3.7 V
Charger	Input: 100~240V AC eg at 50/60 Hz 120 mA Output: 5 VDC e.g. 0.75 A
	141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm


operating system	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Official guarantee	12 months
Products webpage

Delivery and configuration

Smartphone NokiaXLDualSIM comes in a relatively small box made of thick cardboard, which has a very pleasant and colorful design. The packaging design does not contain unnecessary elements, and the color scheme used is very good in terms of perception. The entire front side of the box is occupied by a collage depicting three of the six color options for the new product’s body: yellow, orange and green. In addition, the image shows joyful users of the Skype application, which is pre-installed in the smartphone’s memory by default.

On the back there is a small list of the main characteristics of the phone and several icons, under which there is a small string of multi-colored dots. The colors of the six circles reflect the full range of possible colors for the smartphone’s body, which, in addition to the three mentioned above, also include white, black, and blue options. The box opens sideways, not up, which is traditional for Nokia products. Due to the absence of a sticker (in our case), the inside of the box easily falls out under the device's own weight.

Nokia XL Package Contents Dual SIM includes: Nokia BN-02 battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh, user manual, charger with a fixed micro-USB cable, as well as a simple Nokia WH-108 headset with in-ear headphones. It is worth noting the absence USB cable↔ micro-USB, which is used to connect the smartphone to the PC (it must be purchased separately), which is a disadvantage for some.

Appearance and arrangement of elements

There is a positive stereotype among mobile phone users regarding Nokia phones: they are always of high quality and original design, well assembled, and the percentage of defective models is extremely small. Over the years, this approach has remained unchanged, so the Nokia XL Dual SIM smartphone can primarily be described as a reliable device that feels solid. Its design continues the tradition of the Nokia Lumia line, which still offers the user a wide choice of body colors. This approach can be called simple, but very effective way increasing the popularity of devices among young people, especially against the backdrop of standard black and white all-in-one PCs.

The new product has a very attractive appearance, with a pleasant light green color scheme. The body of the device is made of polycarbonate with excellent tactile characteristics and build quality: we have not recorded any design defects or other shortcomings. We also note the good rigidity of the case: the smartphone does not bend or change its geometry with moderate torsion. The corners of the phone and the side edges on the back are rounded, which, subjectively, has a positive effect on the ergonomics of the device. The dimensions of the 5-inch Nokia XL Dual SIM are 141.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm and weighs 190 grams. What stands out from these values is the rather small thickness of the case, which still does not smooth out the feeling of bulkiness of the device.

The entire front side of the smartphone is covered with tempered glass (the manufacturer does not specify which one, but probably one of the versions of Corning Gorilla Glass), which is not pressed through and, accordingly, does not allow distortion of the display image. In addition, the screen is protected by a fairly good factory film. It is thin and provides optimal tactile sensations, as well as quite decent protection against minor scratches.

Along the contour of the front panel, between the glass and the sides, there is a small plastic insert that rises above the level of the glass and thereby protects the screen when the smartphone is lying with its back side up.

Above the display are: the manufacturer's logo, earpiece holes, front camera, light and proximity sensor. The mesh of the speaker quickly becomes clogged with dust, which over time can lead to a deterioration in the audibility of the interlocutor. The new product is not equipped with an event indicator.

At the bottom of the front panel there is only one touch button, which when pressed executes the [Back] command, and when held - [Home]. Subjectively, this button configuration does not create any discomfort when using a smartphone.

The back side of the device is represented by the cover, or rather the base, in which the main part of the Nokia XL Dual SIM is located. In terms of material and tactile sensations, it has the characteristics described above. At the top of the frame there is a peephole for the main camera and an LED flash, and at the bottom there is a slot for a multimedia speaker, which is covered with a fine-grained mesh.

To remove the cover, you need to press on the protruding corners on the front side of the case. In general, the two parts of the phone’s structure can be separated quite easily, but once assembled everything holds together just fine, and there are no gaps at all. As a result, when you first get acquainted with the new product, you might think that the phone is solid and not at all collapsible. The smartphone buttons are part of the base (cover), which in some devices leads to poor tactile feedback, however, in our case they are well defined and easy to press. Removing the cover reveals access to two Micro-SIM slots (one supporting 2G and 3G, the other only 2G), a microSD slot, and a removable battery.

On the right side of the smartphone there is a volume rocker and a power/lock button, and on top there is a mini-jack audio jack. The left side edge is solid and does not contain controls. The micro-USB port is located on the bottom edge of the phone. It is not covered with a plug, like the audio jack. Overall, the smartphone is quite convenient, but you have to get used to the large and angular dimensions. However, the relatively thin body significantly smoothes out the impression of the dimensions of the 5-inch device. The buttons are conveniently located for right and left hands, so they are easy to reach.

Nokia XL Dual SIM is equipped with a 5-inch capacitive display based on an IPS matrix with a resolution of only 800 x 480 pixels, which with such a diagonal provides a pixel density of 187 ppi. In general, this value is quite enough to display a detailed picture. Firstly, due to the fact that the proprietary shell is practically devoid of particularly small elements, and secondly, you can look at a 5-inch screen from a greater distance than at a screen with a smaller diagonal. In any case, if you set this goal, then distinguishing individual pixels is not difficult.

The display is not without a standard drawback of IPS matrices: there is a color field shift to yellow and purple shades. However this feature It would be incorrect to consider this a disadvantage of the new product. The screen has a good reserve of brightness, the level of which is automatically adjusted based on the readings of the corresponding sensor.

Pleasant color rendering and good level contrasts complement the overall positive impression from viewing information on the smartphone display. In addition, thanks to the optimal viewing angles, it is quite comfortable to view multimedia on a large screen without image distortion. It is also worth noting the presence of an air gap between the matrix and the protective glass, which slightly degrades the image. However this parameter subtle and very subjective.

The touch pad has good sensitivity and supports up to 5 simultaneous touches. There is also support for double tapping to unlock the smartphone. The main drawback of the display is fingerprints, which appear instantly and in large quantities. The reason for this effect is the lack of an oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating. But there is a fairly good anti-reflective coating, which, combined with a good reserve of display brightness, allows you to clearly distinguish information under sunlight.

The new product is equipped with one main mono speaker, which is located at the bottom of the back of the phone. It can be called quite loud, and the sound it produces is of quite high quality, like for a smartphone. If this direction disassemble into components, we note very weak low frequencies(barely noticeable “buzz”), midrange trimmed in the lower range, as well as quite good and detailed high frequencies. As a result, the speaker can be described as a fairly loud beeper that copes well with tasks such as playing multimedia, gaming applications, notifications and more.

The included headset provides enough good quality sound, but the isolation from external noise is naturally insufficient. Subjectively, in this regard, it is better to use in-ear (vacuum) headphones.

The earpiece copes well with voice transmission: the sound is pleasantly detailed and moderately loud.

The Nokia XL Dual SIM smartphone is equipped with a budget but very good main camera module with a resolution of 5 megapixels, autofocus support, an LED flash and an HDR function. In addition to the mentioned characteristics, the manufacturer provided more in-depth parameters of the camera module, namely: aperture value - f/2.8; camera focal length - 32 mm; The minimum focusing range of the camera is 50 cm. Naturally, the numbers do not allow us to objectively assess the capabilities of the camera, so let’s move on to describing the shooting results.

The resulting images are saved with an aspect ratio of 2592 x 1944 pixels. Photo quality and detail are generally quite good for a 5-megapixel camera. However, in low light, the footage deteriorates slightly because automatic does not raise the ISO level above 400. On the other hand, you can use a flash, but then you should expect an extremely incorrect determination of the white balance with a strong bias towards warm shades. The only drawback of the camera in photo mode is the low dynamic range of the module, which is why frames often overlap during HDR shooting.

We expected even more positive results from video shooting, because... Nokia phones have always stood out among their competitors in this regard. However, the videos we shot in .3gp format are far from ideal: the video quality at 30 fps is not good enough even with high settings detail and maximum resolution (864 x 480 pixels), as well as sound quality. In addition, attentive users may notice a certain image distortion effect that accompanies moving objects in the example video below.

A front camera with a resolution of 2 MP will be more than enough for video calling and self-portraits. It provides quite acceptable image quality and an optimal viewing angle for video communication. The secondary camera module with an f/2.8 aperture records video in 720p format (1280 x 720 pixels), which is somewhat puzzling when compared with the recording parameters of the rear camera.

The first thing we'll look at in the "modified" Android OS is the camera app. Unfortunately, the operating system prohibits the creation of “screenshots” of this application, so we will limit ourselves to only a verbal description.

The camera app interface is quite simple but intuitive. Quick access icons are located on the left side of the screen as standard. These include settings for the LED flash, white balance, exposure value, and camera. By clicking on the last icon, the user is presented with an impressive list of additional options, such as adjusting sharpness levels, autoexposure, noise reduction, saturation, sharpness, etc. At the top there is a slider for setting the required digital zoom value (the maximum possible is x4).

In the video recording items, you can select one of three codecs for recorded videos, the duration of which, by the way, cannot exceed 30 minutes, as well as a codec for audio track and several other options.

In general, and in terms of settings, the Nokia X shell has introduced a lot of interesting things, but as a result, the user receives pictures that are not much better in quality than in 5-megapixel Nokia Lumia smartphones. As for shooting video, only very undemanding users can rely on a smartphone in this regard. It is likely that due to the budget orientation of the new product, the video mode capabilities of the main camera are somewhat limited, or these are shortcomings of the shell itself.

Examples of photography

Video examples

An example of daytime shooting from a smartphone V maximum quality 864 x 480 at 30 fps

User interface

Now it's time to introduce you to the main highlight of the smartphone - its new operating system. Yes, exactly new, because hardly anyone would have thought that the Finnish manufacturer would simply take a “clean” version of the Android OS and install it on their smartphone. Although many users wanted just such an implementation of the new product. In fact, Nokia XL Dual SIM comes with far from the most latest version Android OS - Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, but with the proprietary Nokia X version 1.1.1.0 shell installed on top of it, transforming the operating system familiar to us beyond recognition. As a result, it becomes as similar as possible to Windows Phone 8: the same “tiles”, the same functions, the same rather small set of applications, available only from the company store.

Various types of notifications may appear at the bottom of the lock screen. To easily unlock your phone, you need to slide your finger (“swipe”) across a free area of the screen. A similar action, but to the left on the notification, will remove it from the screen. If the notification is relevant at the moment, the user can quickly navigate to this application by swiping to the right, which is very convenient. You can also unlock your smartphone by lightly tapping the device twice.

The desktop resembles that of Windows Phone, which, again, can be perceived in different ways. The user must clearly determine which option is better: some people like large elements, i.e. "tiles", while others prefer five or six desktops with separate groups small icons. The desktop, in fact, is the main menu in which all application icons are collected. The user can place them to his liking and also move them individual elements to the created folders. The right “swipe” on the desktop flips the screen to the “Recent” page, which displays the actions performed by the user. This menu is called “Fastlane” by the manufacturer. To configure it, there are the necessary options that allow you to choose which actions should be displayed in the feed. The smartphone comes pre-installed with a good set of important programs, such as Skype, social applications. networks, Opera browser, gaming programs and others. By the way, the manufacturer, as a gift, provides the buyer of a Nokia XL Dual SIM with one month of free calls to any country in the world, which explains the joyful faces of people on the front side of the device’s packaging.

The notification panel has standard features, which are visually modified by the graphical shell. Here you can enable/disable modules wireless networks and view system messages or go to device settings.

The main disadvantage of the new shell is the complete absence of absolutely all Google services (store Google Play, maps, etc.). For this reason, the Phone application has very limited synchronization capabilities with Google account(only data and contacts from Google+, although they were not loaded in our case). If, for example, all contacts are stored in Gmail, then they will not be automatically loaded into the Nokia XL Dual SIM: all data will have to be entered manually.

Instead of a missing store Google applications Play has Nokia and Yandex branded stores. However, some users have reported cases of errors when installing some applications or the inability to update them. In this case, the new version of the program can be installed only after downloading the apk file from your computer. However, such cases are the exception rather than the rule. With interface standard applications, such as “Alarm Clock”, “Music Player”, “FM Radio” and the smartphone browser, you can see in the given “screenshots”.

To navigate the user on the ground, the mapping application HERE Maps and the car HERE Drive are preinstalled. As for supporting the territory of our country, the situation is the same: many maps are somewhat outdated, and there is no information about the transport system of many cities.

The Nokia XL Dual SIM settings menu already in some outlines resembles the previous appearance of the Android OS. The menu items are mostly standard, so we won’t go into detail about them. Let us only note the changed appearance of icons and fonts.

As a small afterword, I would like to add that the Nokia X shell is in its own early version and some of the above-mentioned nuances will be difficult for a certain number of users to come to terms with. The situation could be changed by the release of a new version, but according to the manufacturer, the update will not affect this model. On the other hand, users experienced in this area have found third party methods for installing Google services, which, of course, cannot be called simple solution tasks. If we assume who will like this shell, then most likely it will be fans of the Windows Phone OS, Nokia, or users who want to learn something new. For supporters of the original Android versions adapting to the changed interface will be quite difficult.

Hardware platform and performance

Smartphone built on the basis of a budget processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225), 2 cores of which operate at a frequency of 1 GHz. The processor is made using a 45nm process technology, based on the ARM Cortex-A5 microarchitecture. The L2 cache capacity is 512 KB. Graphics processing is performed by the built-in Qualcomm Adreno 203 graphics core with an operating clock frequency of 245 MHz. The graphics subsystem supports technologies such as OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and Direct3D Mobile. The amount of RAM is only 768 MB, and the built-in memory is 4 GB. The internal storage memory can be expanded using a microSD memory card up to 32 GB.

The main disadvantage of the smartphone, or rather its proprietary shell, is the inability to install applications directly onto the memory card. Instead, installation is only available on internal storage. At the same time, only 1.29 GB of phone memory is allocated for data storage. In other words, the user can install applications with a capacity of no more than 1.29 GB, which is why it is not possible to install, for example, the game Asphalt 8, because it takes up 1.35 GB of free space. This drawback could be mitigated by updating the OS, but we are unlikely to see it for this model.

The test results, considering the price of the smartphone, are quite expected: the hardware platform does not show the best performance. However, its capabilities are more than enough for fast work OS, applications, browser, Full HD video playback and smooth display of simple gaming tasks. During the testing period, no slowdowns of the smartphone were noticed, which indicates good optimization of the software to the power of the hardware components.

Communications

The new product is equipped with two slots for installing SIM cards in micro-SIM format. The first of them can work in 2G and 3G modes, the second - only 2G. Cards are easy to remove: no need to use tweezers. The phone's hardware platform supports networks mobile operators GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) and WCDMA (900 / 2100 MHz) standards. During testing of the smartphone, we did not find any shortcomings in the operation of the communication modules, such as spontaneous drops or poor voice quality. In this regard, Nokia phones have always been at their best.

The communication capabilities of the new product are presented Bluetooth modules 3.0 and Wi-Fi with support for 802.11 b/g/n protocols. Provided the smartphone is connected to home network With throughput At 100 Mbit/s, we recorded the following data transfer speeds: about 5 Mbit/s for receiving and 12 Mbit/s for sending information. Apparently, the Wi-Fi module has extremely weak throughput. However, it is quite enough for watching multimedia online, especially considering the good stability of the signal and the fast connection of the smartphone to the network.

The GPS module works correctly and allows you to quickly navigate the area using the HERE Maps and HERE Drive applications. In an open area, the device identified 9 satellites and was able to connect to all of them. The connection itself is quite fast and takes no more than 5-10 seconds.

Nokia XL Dual SIM comes with a removable lithium-ion battery Nokia BN-02 has a capacity of 2000 mAh, which, despite the rather modest performance of the smartphone, allows it to show good battery life under different usage scenarios. In particular, in normal operating mode, which involves several hours of listening to music, about an hour mobile internet and 30 minutes of calls, the phone confidently holds the battery charge for a day or two. To get more specific indicators, we conducted several standard tests.

As a result, watching HD video at 50% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules turned on drains the battery of the new product in a little more than 4 hours. A gaming simulation using the Epic Citadel application (Guided Tour mode) with 100% display brightness and Wi-Fi and GPS modules turned on on a single charge played for a little over 3 hours before the battery was completely discharged. In general, the “survivability” of the phone can be described as standard. In this regard, the redesigned operating system did not introduce revolutionary energy-saving technologies.

Charging the battery from the included AC-20 device with a power of 3.75 W (5 V at 0.75 A) lasts about 3 hours. It is worth noting once again that contrary to the common and very convenient way of connecting a smartphone to a computer using a detachable charging cable, which is usually made in the USB ↔ micro-USB format, the Nokia charger uses a fixed cable with a micro-USB connector. This approach is not very universal, because in this case, the user must additionally purchase a cable to connect the smartphone to the PC, since it is not included in the package.

Smartphone NokiaXLDualSIM can definitely be called a kind of leader, who is entrusted with the task of “testing” a new vision of the operating room Android systems. Indeed, Nokia specialists changed the popular OS beyond recognition by installing their own Nokia X shell on top of it. How did the latter affect the ease of use of the smartphone and its main parameters? We think it's positive. The phone is very interesting in everything, starting with the beautiful appearance with a wide selection of body color options and excellent build quality, ending with a “fresh” software component. In this case, the bulk of users will most likely be divided into two groups: those who were waiting for the basic and already familiar shell, and those who will happily rush to explore the new features and options of the updated software.

However, it is worth considering that usually in the history of the development of any software product, its full potential is revealed over time. Therefore, the Nokia X shell also has some shortcomings. The main disadvantage of the smartphone is the inability to install applications on a memory card. As a result, only 1.29 GB of free space is available to the user internal memory phone for these purposes. Typically, such nuances were corrected in subsequent versions of the OS, but according to the manufacturer, this model will not be updated. Anyway software platform from Nokia is worth the user's attention, just like the phone itself, especially at a very reasonable price, which is about 1900 UAH. or $160.

Advantages:

pleasant and stylish appearance;
excellent build quality;
two slots for SIM cards;
Nokia X proprietary shell;
large OS interface elements that will be convenient for many users;
pre-installed HERE Maps and HERE Drive apps;
support for microSD memory cards up to 32 GB;
good photo quality in daylight;
relatively low cost;
high-quality 5-inch IPS screen;
loud speaker.

Peculiarities:

The changed OS interface takes some getting used to.

Flaws:

only 1.29 GB of memory is available to the user for installing applications;
no USB cable ↔micro-USB included;
no oleophobic screen coating;
absence of absolutely all Google services (Google Play store, maps, etc.);
the video quality is not good enough;
shellNokia Xwill not receive updates in this model.

We express our gratitude Ukrainian representative office companiesNokia for the smartphone provided for testing.

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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	77.72 mm (millimeters) 7.77 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.06 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	141.35 mm (millimeters) 14.14 cm (centimeters) 0.46 ft (feet) 5.56 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	10.87 mm (millimeters) 1.09 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.43 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	190 g (grams) 0.42 lbs 6.7 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	119.41 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 7.25 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Orange Green Blue-green Yellow Black White

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their functioning.	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	45 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) Primary function of the processor (CPU) mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A5
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	768 MB (megabytes)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.57 in (inches) 65.34 mm (millimeters) 6.53 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.29 in (inches) 108.9 mm (millimeters) 10.89 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.667:1 5:3
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	480 x 800 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	187 ppi (pixels per inch) 73 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	64.98% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution.	3.6 x 2.7 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches)
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1.389 µm (micrometers) 0.001389 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	9.61
Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2.8
Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device.	3.33 mm (millimeters) 32.02 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	864 x 480 pixels 0.41 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Digital zoom Panoramic photography Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves communication speed, coverage, and facilitates easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	3.0
Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) H.S.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2000 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	16 h (hours) 960 min (minutes) 0.7 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	720 h (hours) 43200 min (minutes) 30 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	13 h (hours) 780 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	720 h (hours) 43200 min (minutes) 30 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Removable
	Battery model: BN-02

It is unlikely that there is at least one person in Russia who has not heard of mobile phones. Nokia phones. Even after all rights to the Finnish brand were transferred to the American company Microsoft, connoisseurs of these devices do not need to switch to gadgets from other manufacturers. Currently, there are enough phones produced under the Nokia brand. Among them are presented as budget smartphones, and those that belong to the middle category.

A striking feature of the modern models of this company is the wide variety of body colors. The youth enthusiastically accepted this decision. Of course, the manufacturer did not abandon the classic options of white and black. They are most often chosen by respectable people. But for those who love positivity, blue, orange, green and yellow copies are presented. Such color variety can be found in the Asha and Lumia lines. Released in winter 2014 new model Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim, the manufacturer did not change its style. What features does this smartphone have? The article will discuss its characteristics in detail. Readers will also find out what common problems they may encounter when purchasing a Nokia gadget.

Equipment

Description of the Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim Let's start with a review of the packaging and set of components. The phone is packaged in a branded box. Its design has a playful style that puts customers in a positive mood. The front side shows several photographs of the device. There is also the name of the smartphone here.

Let's not dwell on the box for long, but rather take a quick look inside it. The standard set is presented there. It included: telephone, accumulator battery, documentation (manual, certificate, warranty card), headphones entry level and charger. Additional accessories the manufacturer did not provide for it. They will have to be purchased separately. For example, there will be no problems with choosing covers. They are presented in a wide range. It is also easy to purchase a memory card; the device supports the common format - micro-SD.

Design

Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim is a model that looks similar to devices from the Lumia line. The body has a clear rectangular shape. Polycarbonate was chosen as the material for the back cover. The manufacturer has completely abandoned the roundness, and this visually increases the dimensions of the phone. Physical dimensions of the case: 141x78x10.9 mm. The battery cover is made in such a way that its side edges create a kind of frame for the front panel. This brightens up the dark color somewhat.

Mechanical control keys are located on one side face - the right one. The volume rocker and the power/lock button are located here. On the front side of the Nokia 1030 there is a control panel. It is designed in a standard way - three touch keys. They are responsible for the following functions: return, search and menu. There is a large screen right above the panel. Above it, in addition to the speaker, there are sensors and a lens. front camera. The manufacturer did not forget about the logo, so it will not be difficult to determine whether it belongs to the Nokia brand.

The design of the back cover is unremarkable. Here all the elements are arranged according to the standard layout. At the top there is a flash and the main camera, at the bottom there is an oblong hole for the output speaker.

Assembly

The body of the Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim, upon quick inspection, seems monolithic. This feeling is created due to the fact that the side edges of the back cover reach the front panel. However, it is not. The battery in the model is removable, so the developers have provided access to it. The cover does not come off as easily as we would like, but it won’t be difficult to get used to. If you pry it from the left side, it will quickly give way.

There are no comments about the build quality. During testing, the device performed well. No squeaks, backlashes, etc. extraneous sounds was not found. Naturally, this pleased connoisseurs of the brand.

Those buyers who have not used Nokia smartphones before will have to get used to the shape of the case. Due to the lack of roundness, the device will need to be controlled with two hands.

Screen

The Nokia 1030's screen characteristics are quite decent. Although, according to many users, with a 5-inch diagonal, the resolution could have been higher. In this model it is limited to 800x480 px. Naturally, this affects the level of detail in the image. The pixel density will not please users either; it is only 187 ppi. Although the “squares” are not visible to the naked eye, they still affect the clarity.

The indisputable advantage of the display is the IPS matrix. This technology is currently considered one of the best. Wide Angles overview, deep color rendition - all this can be appreciated by owners of the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030 model. The color depth is 24 bits. The display is capable of displaying more than 16 million colors.

The advantages include the presence of proximity sensors and external lighting. With the help of the latter, the brightness level is adjusted automatically, which allows you to comfortably use your smartphone outdoors even in sunny weather. Of course, there is glare, but the information on the screen is easy to read. The proximity sensor frees the user from endless phone locks. During a call, you just need to bring the device to your ear and it will automatically lock. The developers also provide screen rotation. When this option is activated, modes will be switched automatically when the position of the device changes.

Camera

Name the cameras "Nokia 1030" strong point It’s impossible, but they are not among the weak either. The main one is based on a 5-megapixel matrix. With its help you can get photos with a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 px. Resizing is provided by the developers in the application settings. Poor lighting will not be a hindrance to creating memorable photos. In such a situation, it is recommended to use an LED flash. It operates in three modes: automatically, off and always on. If you need to enlarge the subject, you can use digital zoom (4X). There are many important options in the application settings. It is worth noting that the developers did not forget about autofocus, which allows you to make the picture as clear and detailed as possible. It also has face detection, white balance, panorama, and more.

The main camera also works in video mode. Recording is carried out at a speed of 30 fps. The quality of the videos is average. Resolution - 640x480 px.

Front-camera The characteristics are significantly inferior to the main one. It is based on a 2-megapixel sensor. The maximum photo resolution is 1886x1061 px. Selfies, of course, are not very good, but for video communication its capabilities are quite acceptable.

Performance

The main criterion for choosing a smartphone is the level of performance. This is indicated not only by the characteristics of the processor, but also by the amount of RAM. Let's figure out what kind of “stuffing” the developers used in the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030. The first thing advanced users pay attention to is the chipset. This phone model uses an MSM8225 processor with two Qualcomm cores. What does this give to owners? In principle, the smartphone copes well with all everyday tasks. However, it is worth noting that the Snapdragon S4 Play processor is only 32-bit. Currently, the 64-bit system is already widely used, which means that users will face some limitations. The maximum frequency to which computing modules are accelerated also indicates an insufficiently powerful platform. It is only 1000 MHz. The main processor is paired with an Adreno 203 video card.

The RAM indicator also indicates modest characteristics. In this model it is 768 MB. Built-in memory is only 4 GB. You can expand it up to 32 GB using micro-SD drives.

operating system

The most interesting question that users asked in their reviews was what operating system the Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim is based on. It is worth noting that users will no longer see clean Windows version Phone. This smartphone runs Nokia X Software Platform 1.1. What is she? A combination of two popular operating systems - Android and Windows Phone.

Icons on the desktop have a standard appearance. If necessary, the user can change their size and color. If an application is not suitable, it can be easily removed. In addition to these features, the developers have provided for installing widgets on main screen. The control panel has similar settings to Android devices. Here you can select the main SIM card, activate/deactivate wireless interfaces, turning on airplane mode, etc.

Battery

What is the capacity of the Nokia 1030 battery? The manufacturer used a 2000 milliamp per hour battery in this gadget. Chemical composition type: lithium-ion. Let's consider its capabilities.

Standby mode - 720 hours.
Duration of conversation - 13-16 hours.
At using Wi-Fi- 6 hours
Mode music player- 37 hours

These characteristics allow the user to expect up to two days of work on a single charge. A significant drawback is the lack of energy saving settings, so it would be worth purchasing a portable battery (Power Bank). You can charge your phone like this: charger from the network or using a USB cable.

Operational problems: common faults

If Nokia 1030 does not turn on, do not rush to service center. The first step is to check the condition of the battery. If it is discharged, you will need to connect it to the network and wait a few minutes. After this, it is recommended to hold down the power button for 5-10 seconds. If the phone doesn't answer signs of life, then you will need the help of a specialist. There are actually a lot of reasons for such a breakdown. It can be caused by software failures, getting the device wet, a voltage drop during charging, or careless handling.
If the phone no longer sees the SIM card, then you will need to first rule out problems associated with it. To do this, you need to take another device and insert the card into it. If everything works fine there, then the reason is in the device. In this situation, it is recommended to immediately contact the service center, since you will not be able to fix the breakdown yourself. Our technicians will diagnose and find the problem. If you need to replace any parts, they will do the job without delay. For example, motherboard Nokia 1030 XL Dual Sim will cost approximately 1,000 rubles, but one must take into account that spare parts are often installed not new, but used, but the owner is warned about this.
If the user cannot send messages from the phone, then the first thing to do is check the short message center number. You can find out from the operator cellular network. If everything is entered correctly here, then the problems may be in the software. Most often, such a malfunction requires changing the phone's firmware.

Conclusion

So, the Nokia XL Dual Sim RM-1030 review has come to an end. In conclusion, the phone doesn't really justify the price of approximately $200. Most likely, only connoisseurs of the brand will like it. Currently, budget smartphones from other manufacturers are much more functional and even more powerful, so the choice is yours.