OPPO has sent out invites in India announcing the near arrival of the F1s which follows the current F1. Sources suggest that it will have a 13-megapixel front camera for added detail to those selfie shots.
Techdroid‘s source points out that the OPPO F1s is expected to be the best selfie-centric smartphone and with its 13-megapixel front shooter, there will be additional features like beautify and live color filters. The source also pointed out that the screen will act as a flash when shooting in low light areas.
Other specifications include a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass, 1.5GHz of MediaTek octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. We could also be seeing a fast fingerprint scanner and 13-megapixel cameras (front and back).
Looking at the exclusive render, we could see that it took less cues from the F1 and patterned itself more from the F1 Plus with just a hint of differences.
It will reportedly launch with a price of RS17,999 (approx. Php12.6K). Stay tuned as we wait for the official announcement next week.
OPPO has sent out invites in India announcing the near arrival of the F1s which follows the current F1. Sources suggest that it will have a 13-megapixel front camera for added detail to those selfie shots.
Techdroid‘s source points out that the OPPO F1s is expected to be the best selfie-centric smartphone and with its 13-megapixel front shooter, there will be additional features like beautify and live color filters. The source also pointed out that the screen will act as a flash when shooting in low light areas.
Other specifications include a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass, 1.5GHz of MediaTek octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. We could also be seeing a fast fingerprint scanner and 13-megapixel cameras (front and back).
Looking at the exclusive render, we could see that it took less cues from the F1 and patterned itself more from the F1 Plus with just a hint of differences.
It will reportedly launch with a price of RS17,999 (approx. Php12.6K). Stay tuned as we wait for the official announcement next week.
Introduced last February at the 2016 Mobile World Congress, Alcatel showed off its new flagship device — the IDOL 4S. As you may have noticed from its name, the company has already dropped the ONETOUCH moniker. It is also veering away from its usual budget offering and aims to target the mid-range class with this new device.
Another first for the company is the inclusion of a VR (virtual reality) headset along with the package — offering the experience without needing to buy an expensive phone like Samsung’s current flagship handsets.
Design and Construction
The IDOL 4S sports a 5.5-inch display which is pretty common for flagship handsets today. They also fitted it with a Quad HD (2560 x 1440 resolution) display which makes the images crisp and sharp for using with the VR headset. Additionally, the screen is made of AMOLED so blacks are deep and colors are well-saturated.
It has noticeable bezels but due to its 2.5D display that curves on both sides, it appears to be thinner than how it actually is. Also, it employs on-screen buttons that consist of Back, Home, and Recent Apps.
If you’re used to seeing plastic material with Alcatel’s previous smartphones, the IDOL 4S doesn’t follow this trend. It has glass reinforcement at the back which adds a premium look and feel. Just like up front, the back glass panel also curves at the sides which actually feels nice to hold. The only downside of having both glass on both sides is that its slippery and slides out of the pocket easily.
Placed at the upper middle part is the main camera. The sensor is protected by chrome trimmings and is noticeably protruding at the rear.
Up front is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video chats.
The IDOL 4S that we have apparently has no fingerprint sensor built-in, unlike the international version that has one placed at the back. One possible reason is to keep costs down in addition to others.
In the middle, we have a metal chassis which makes the entire handset solid. Chrome embellishments also adorn the metal piece and flows throughout the frame. Seen above is the Power/Wake button next to the SIM tray and storage expansion.
They are situated on the top left side of the handset so reaching for the Wake/Sleep button from doesn’t come naturally and requires to reposition your hand when you come from navigating the phone, for example.
The silver trims show more accents on the four corners as it widens the gap — leaving a more accessible base when it rests on the palm of the hands.
The right side is populated by the volume rocker and lined along it is what the company calls the Boom key. It resembles Sony’s power/lock button but it serves several purposes depending on what you’re doing. More on that later on.
Up top is a lonely 3.5mm audio jack and a pinhole for one of the microphones. Also seen here are two antenna bands leaving a gap on its metal chassis.
Down below is pretty much the same — with its micro-USB port and microphone flanked by another pair of antenna bands.
The IDOL 4S also boasts stereo speakers that fire both up front and at the back. This is to give a more immersive experience when you’re playing games with its VR headset or just hand-held.
Being bundled with a VR headset, the package IS the headset which is pretty clever. Above is how you’ll be greeted when you remove the device out of the box. It opens up to reveal all the accessories including the phone which is already mounted to the headset, as if ready for use.
The bundle includes the VR headset, usual charging accessories, and a special JBL in-ears that’s wrapped in chrome finish. Additional ear buds are also present to fit all ear types.
Display and Multimedia
The IDOL 4S carries a 5.5-inch display and uses AMOLED technology which, in turn, really gives enjoyable deep blacks. Its 2K resolution panel also contributes largely in making the display nice to watch on. It also has wide viewing angles and decent outdoor visibility. We would say that Alcatel did things right in the display department.
Running the sound department are JBL-certified front-facing stereo speakers that deliver sound up front and at the rear. One of the main reasons of this implementation is so that users won’t get muffled sound whether you hold it up using both hands or even when you place it face down on the table.
Indeed, the sound produced even at its loudest still had details and distortion was kept to a minimum. It could easily suffice as a music player in the middle of the table when hanging out with friends or when you’re alone sound tripping in your room.
The device is also loaded with WAVES MaxxAudio app that lets you tweak the audio output for music or movie. It’s a good added feature but the default settings are usually enough for most users.
OS, UI, and Apps
The IDOL 4S is built-in with 32GB of expandable storage. Out of that, about 23GB is usable with almost 9GB taken up by the system software.
There are pre-installed apps like Fyuse, Deezer, and TiZR Lifecasting in addition to preloaded 3D content for its VR and a couple of games.
Navigating through its UI is smooth and lag-free. It’s also running on Marshmallow 6.0.1 OS so users will enjoy the updates and functionalities of the latest available Android system.
As we’ve mentioned earlier, Alcatel included a separate button and called it the Boom key which you could specifically assign functionalities and personalize your experience with the phone. For example, it improves audio quality when playing music, live streams your media when shooting a video, and even gives you extra powerups when playing specific games.
Out of all those, we specifically liked assigning the Boom key the Camera shortcut whenever the screen is on. So whatever we’re doing on the phone and we see something we want to take a photo of, just one press without looking brings us to the Camera app. Once there, the Boom key could also act as a physical shutter button which is always something I personally like to have on a phone.
Camera
Alcatel mounted a 16-megapixel main shooter on the IDOL 4S and it comes with an f/2.0 aperture, phase detection auto focus, and dual-tone LED flashes. Below are some sample shots:
In general, the camera takes detailed photos with good colors and contrast. There are noticeable grains at night and the bright areas tend to be a bit overexposed, but it is a common trade-off for showing more details in a low light situation. Its front-facing selfie camera also captures natural skin color with appropriate levels.
Its camera can shoot up to 4K video and has EIS for added stability while recording. We tested it on 1080p resolution and below are some samples.
At night, colors appear to be a bit washed out and details are not that sharp. It effectively shows depth of field when it changes focus so that’s always a good thing.
Performance and Benchmarks
Inside, the IDOL 4S features an octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor clocked at 1.8GHz coupled by 3GB of RAM. This configuration proved to be a fast tandem as we haven’t experienced any major lags or random app crashes throughout our week with the handset. Playing games was fluid and switching between apps was snappy.
We used it as a secondary phone that’s always connected to Wi-Fi for browsing social media sites, taking photos, and playing games which it all did effortlessly.
As for our standard benchmarks, below are the following scores:
We had problems running PCMark as it kept stopping in between the tests and not wanting to continue. It could be some compatibility issues in the software but we’re not totally sure.
VR Headset
The bundled headset is a nice touch to further make the IDOL 4S enticing to consumers. It is made of plastic which is light and looks slightly similar to Samsung’s Gear VR. It also works the same way with its clip on design.
Once the straps have been attached and the phone mounted with VR launcher accessed, you can wear the headset and start exploring. We’re not sure if there is a design flaw with the ergonomics of the headset, but wearing it was uncomfortable for my nose which hampered my enjoyment of using it.
Navigation while wearing the headset — touch-sensitive back and select buttons tucked underneath.
Nevertheless, we played the preloaded VR content from the phone and it was pretty immersive even without any headphones on. This is due to its dual stereo speakers that add significant depth to the overall sound.
Apart from stored content like 360-degree photos and videos, there are also games like Lamper VR which will require you to move your head to direct the firefly. For me, it’s pretty fun at first but gets nauseating later on. Titans of Space, on the other hand, is an enjoyable experience as you tour the galaxy.
Graphics-wise, the display shows vibrant images and realistic deep blacks thanks to its display. Although we could still notice a few jaggies in the details and frame rate once in a while drops.
Connectivity and Call Quality
The handset employs a hybrid dual-SIM setup that forces you to give up the second slot in exchange for expanding its storage. It has all the basic connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, plus LTE. Call quality is also clear and voice was very audible on both ends.
Battery Life
Battery capacity for the IDOL 4S is at 3000mAh and is non-removable. From 100%, we looped a video while the device is on Airplane Mode, has 50% of display brightness, and 50% volume. The result is 9 hours and 35 mins of continuous playback before the battery was depleted of power.
That’s pretty long, but so is its charging time. From 0%, it took around 6 hours to fully charge.
Conclusion
The Alcatel IDOL 4S is definitely a step up from the successor in terms of design and performance. It now has a touch of premium build thanks to its glass and metal combination, vivid and detailed 2K display, speedy Marshmallow UI and decent battery life.
Stereo speakers are also one of the things we really liked about it which is powerful enough to not require headphones when using it with the VR. The addition os the Boom key, although somewhat gimmicky, has its own perks.
There are some downsides like the long charging time and occasional warming of the device when used for extended periods of time. Although this could be overlooked when you factor in the free VR headset. It’s not the best kind but is good enough for those who want to try out the technology.
The Alcatel IDOL 4S has a reported price of Php28,999.
Alcatel IDOL 4S specs:
5.5-inch AMOLED display @ 1440 x 2560, 534ppi
1.8GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652
Adreno 510
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage
expandable up to 200GB via microSD
16MP f/2.0 rear PDAF camera with dual-tone LED flash
8MP front camera with LED Flash
Dual-SIM
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth 4.2LE
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Non-removable 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery
153.9 x 75.4 x 7 mm
130g
Introduced last February at the 2016 Mobile World Congress, Alcatel showed off its new flagship device — the IDOL 4S. As you may have noticed from its name, the company has already dropped the ONETOUCH moniker. It is also veering away from its usual budget offering and aims to target the mid-range class with this new device.
Another first for the company is the inclusion of a VR (virtual reality) headset along with the package — offering the experience without needing to buy an expensive phone like Samsung’s current flagship handsets.
Design and Construction
The IDOL 4S sports a 5.5-inch display which is pretty common for flagship handsets today. They also fitted it with a Quad HD (2560 x 1440 resolution) display which makes the images crisp and sharp for using with the VR headset. Additionally, the screen is made of AMOLED so blacks are deep and colors are well-saturated.
It has noticeable bezels but due to its 2.5D display that curves on both sides, it appears to be thinner than how it actually is. Also, it employs on-screen buttons that consist of Back, Home, and Recent Apps.
If you’re used to seeing plastic material with Alcatel’s previous smartphones, the IDOL 4S doesn’t follow this trend. It has glass reinforcement at the back which adds a premium look and feel. Just like up front, the back glass panel also curves at the sides which actually feels nice to hold. The only downside of having both glass on both sides is that its slippery and slides out of the pocket easily.
Placed at the upper middle part is the main camera. The sensor is protected by chrome trimmings and is noticeably protruding at the rear.
Up front is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video chats.
The IDOL 4S that we have apparently has no fingerprint sensor built-in, unlike the international version that has one placed at the back. One possible reason is to keep costs down in addition to others.
In the middle, we have a metal chassis which makes the entire handset solid. Chrome embellishments also adorn the metal piece and flows throughout the frame. Seen above is the Power/Wake button next to the SIM tray and storage expansion.
They are situated on the top left side of the handset so reaching for the Wake/Sleep button from doesn’t come naturally and requires to reposition your hand when you come from navigating the phone, for example.
The silver trims show more accents on the four corners as it widens the gap — leaving a more accessible base when it rests on the palm of the hands.
The right side is populated by the volume rocker and lined along it is what the company calls the Boom key. It resembles Sony’s power/lock button but it serves several purposes depending on what you’re doing. More on that later on.
Up top is a lonely 3.5mm audio jack and a pinhole for one of the microphones. Also seen here are two antenna bands leaving a gap on its metal chassis.
Down below is pretty much the same — with its micro-USB port and microphone flanked by another pair of antenna bands.
The IDOL 4S also boasts stereo speakers that fire both up front and at the back. This is to give a more immersive experience when you’re playing games with its VR headset or just hand-held.
Being bundled with a VR headset, the package IS the headset which is pretty clever. Above is how you’ll be greeted when you remove the device out of the box. It opens up to reveal all the accessories including the phone which is already mounted to the headset, as if ready for use.
The bundle includes the VR headset, usual charging accessories, and a special JBL in-ears that’s wrapped in chrome finish. Additional ear buds are also present to fit all ear types.
Display and Multimedia
The IDOL 4S carries a 5.5-inch display and uses AMOLED technology which, in turn, really gives enjoyable deep blacks. Its 2K resolution panel also contributes largely in making the display nice to watch on. It also has wide viewing angles and decent outdoor visibility. We would say that Alcatel did things right in the display department.
Running the sound department are JBL-certified front-facing stereo speakers that deliver sound up front and at the rear. One of the main reasons of this implementation is so that users won’t get muffled sound whether you hold it up using both hands or even when you place it face down on the table.
Indeed, the sound produced even at its loudest still had details and distortion was kept to a minimum. It could easily suffice as a music player in the middle of the table when hanging out with friends or when you’re alone sound tripping in your room.
The device is also loaded with WAVES MaxxAudio app that lets you tweak the audio output for music or movie. It’s a good added feature but the default settings are usually enough for most users.
OS, UI, and Apps
The IDOL 4S is built-in with 32GB of expandable storage. Out of that, about 23GB is usable with almost 9GB taken up by the system software.
There are pre-installed apps like Fyuse, Deezer, and TiZR Lifecasting in addition to preloaded 3D content for its VR and a couple of games.
Navigating through its UI is smooth and lag-free. It’s also running on Marshmallow 6.0.1 OS so users will enjoy the updates and functionalities of the latest available Android system.
As we’ve mentioned earlier, Alcatel included a separate button and called it the Boom key which you could specifically assign functionalities and personalize your experience with the phone. For example, it improves audio quality when playing music, live streams your media when shooting a video, and even gives you extra powerups when playing specific games.
Out of all those, we specifically liked assigning the Boom key the Camera shortcut whenever the screen is on. So whatever we’re doing on the phone and we see something we want to take a photo of, just one press without looking brings us to the Camera app. Once there, the Boom key could also act as a physical shutter button which is always something I personally like to have on a phone.
Camera
Alcatel mounted a 16-megapixel main shooter on the IDOL 4S and it comes with an f/2.0 aperture, phase detection auto focus, and dual-tone LED flashes. Below are some sample shots:
In general, the camera takes detailed photos with good colors and contrast. There are noticeable grains at night and the bright areas tend to be a bit overexposed, but it is a common trade-off for showing more details in a low light situation. Its front-facing selfie camera also captures natural skin color with appropriate levels.
Its camera can shoot up to 4K video and has EIS for added stability while recording. We tested it on 1080p resolution and below are some samples.
At night, colors appear to be a bit washed out and details are not that sharp. It effectively shows depth of field when it changes focus so that’s always a good thing.
Performance and Benchmarks
Inside, the IDOL 4S features an octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor clocked at 1.8GHz coupled by 3GB of RAM. This configuration proved to be a fast tandem as we haven’t experienced any major lags or random app crashes throughout our week with the handset. Playing games was fluid and switching between apps was snappy.
We used it as a secondary phone that’s always connected to Wi-Fi for browsing social media sites, taking photos, and playing games which it all did effortlessly.
As for our standard benchmarks, below are the following scores:
We had problems running PCMark as it kept stopping in between the tests and not wanting to continue. It could be some compatibility issues in the software but we’re not totally sure.
VR Headset
The bundled headset is a nice touch to further make the IDOL 4S enticing to consumers. It is made of plastic which is light and looks slightly similar to Samsung’s Gear VR. It also works the same way with its clip on design.
Once the straps have been attached and the phone mounted with VR launcher accessed, you can wear the headset and start exploring. We’re not sure if there is a design flaw with the ergonomics of the headset, but wearing it was uncomfortable for my nose which hampered my enjoyment of using it.
Navigation while wearing the headset — touch-sensitive back and select buttons tucked underneath.
Nevertheless, we played the preloaded VR content from the phone and it was pretty immersive even without any headphones on. This is due to its dual stereo speakers that add significant depth to the overall sound.
Apart from stored content like 360-degree photos and videos, there are also games like Lamper VR which will require you to move your head to direct the firefly. For me, it’s pretty fun at first but gets nauseating later on. Titans of Space, on the other hand, is an enjoyable experience as you tour the galaxy.
Graphics-wise, the display shows vibrant images and realistic deep blacks thanks to its display. Although we could still notice a few jaggies in the details and frame rate once in a while drops.
Connectivity and Call Quality
The handset employs a hybrid dual-SIM setup that forces you to give up the second slot in exchange for expanding its storage. It has all the basic connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, plus LTE. Call quality is also clear and voice was very audible on both ends.
Battery Life
Battery capacity for the IDOL 4S is at 3000mAh and is non-removable. From 100%, we looped a video while the device is on Airplane Mode, has 50% of display brightness, and 50% volume. The result is 9 hours and 35 mins of continuous playback before the battery was depleted of power.
That’s pretty long, but so is its charging time. From 0%, it took around 6 hours to fully charge.
Conclusion
The Alcatel IDOL 4S is definitely a step up from the successor in terms of design and performance. It now has a touch of premium build thanks to its glass and metal combination, vivid and detailed 2K display, speedy Marshmallow UI and decent battery life.
Stereo speakers are also one of the things we really liked about it which is powerful enough to not require headphones when using it with the VR. The addition os the Boom key, although somewhat gimmicky, has its own perks.
There are some downsides like the long charging time and occasional warming of the device when used for extended periods of time. Although this could be overlooked when you factor in the free VR headset. It’s not the best kind but is good enough for those who want to try out the technology.
The Alcatel IDOL 4S has a reported price of Php28,999.
Alcatel IDOL 4S specs:
5.5-inch AMOLED display @ 1440 x 2560, 534ppi
1.8GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652
Adreno 510
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage
expandable up to 200GB via microSD
16MP f/2.0 rear PDAF camera with dual-tone LED flash
8MP front camera with LED Flash
Dual-SIM
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth 4.2LE
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Non-removable 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery
153.9 x 75.4 x 7 mm
130g
For the second time around this year, Smart has partnered with a local phone manufacturer to give the Filipino masses cheaper smartphones within their reach. After MyPhone, Starmobile steps in the game with a co-branded, network-locked variant of their latest budget offering. How does the Starmobile Play Click fare? Here’s our quick review.
Design and Construction
To start off, the Play Click is a sleeker, more modern looking handset than the previous MyPhone my28/S and also, it sports a larger 4.5” TFT display compared to a 4” display. Up front, we have a pretty large Smart logo (the old one since PLDT/Smart has been secretive about the new logo prior to its launch), the earpiece, and the 2MP front-facing camera. There’s a trio of capacitive keys – menu, home, and back.
The right side has the volume rocker and power/lock key leaving the left-hand side voided of any buttons.
The top houses the micro-USB port and the 3.5mm jack while the bottom end is where the microphone pinhole sits.
The rear of the phone has the main 5MP shooter with its LED flash and the loudspeaker. A Starmobile branding is also printed on the back panel. Speaking of, the back cover is removable which gives access to the dual SIM card and microSD card slots. It accepts a micro SIM in the slot 1 while a mini SIM in the second slot.
As we’ve mentioned earlier, the sleeker design of the Play Click gives it an edge over the previous MyPhone offering. The solid construction also adds quality to the handset but it’s still plastic and we’re not expecting to be more premium. We do miss the soft matte plastic rear of the my28/S.
Display and Multimedia
The 4.5” display is a TFT LCD panel @ 854 x 480 pixels or 218ppi which automatically gives low expectations about its visual quality. Indeed, there’s nothing to write home about it. While we’ll not nitpick about the color reproduction and accuracy, which are at a passable level, we can’t just stand the very limited viewing angle. Looking at the display straight on, you can already see some color shifting and tilting the device a bit will make the display a pain to look at.
The loudspeaker, on the other hand, is okay. It will suffice for some short multimedia consumption of a music or a video, but it doesn’t get loud enough to our liking. Again, we’re not expecting anything and we understand they have to cut corners anywhere possible.
OS, Apps, and UI
If there’s anything the Play Click stands out against other budget offerings is in the OS. It’s not because of the version as it’s running Android 5.1 Lollipop, but rather about the look and cleanliness of it. It’s even a cleaner looking OS compared to more expensive smartphones with useless bloatware apps that you’re better off removing if you can.
The icons are nice to look at, even the stock apps follow the Material Design guideline, or maybe it’s just me. Anyway, the UI of the Play Click is a good strength, which is good since we consider the interface as the second crowning glory of a phone next to the display. Yes, the version out of the box is probably the last you’ll receive but we do hope Starmobile will seed some patches since people on a budget who are the target of the phone should not be left behind against security vulnerabilities.
The OS is light but since the device only 4GB of internal storage, you’re still left behind with limited to space to store your files – 1.58GB to be exact. This is shared with a few apps pre-loaded like known SNS apps, Clean Master, and Spinner. Still, since this Android 5.1, you can opt to install apps to the SD card if you have one. If you don’t, consider having one since you’re going to need it.
Camera
Even on a budget, Starmobile is kind enough to throw in a decent megapixel count to the phone. We have a main 5MP shooter at the back accompanies by a single LED flash while a 2MP front camera will take care of your selfies.
You can’t expect the cameras to give the best, but it’s acceptable for its range. With sufficient lighting, the 5MP camera can deliver pretty good but taking a still is quite slow. Also, there’s no autofocus feature so getting the best out of a subject can be tricky. The 2MP selfie camera is okay for video chatting and it’s better than having a VGA sensor. You may check out some samples below:
As for the video, it can max out at 720p for the rear camera in MP4 format. Details are about the same as with the stills but it can get choppy. Lowering the resolution doesn’t help in achieving smoother frame rates. Here’s a sample:
Performance and Benchmarks
Chugging inside the Play Click is a 1.2GHz Quad-core Spreadtrum 7713C processor with a Mali-400 MP2 handling the graphics department and paired with a low 512MB of RAM. The output? A low-powered handset capable of basic tasks with occasional hiccups and slow loading times. Still, the calling and texting apps don’t have a problem in keeping up. But the phone itself is really just for that, and a bit of social networking.
We uninstalled the pre-loaded SNS apps to give way to available benchmark tests and here are the scores:
AnTuTu Benchmark v6.1.4 — 17164
Quadrant Standard — 5226
Vellamo — 641 (Metal), 910 (Multicore)
Nenamark2 — 52.3fps
Call Quality and Connectivity
Calling on the phone is relatively okay through the earpiece but it’s a bit quiet for you to be able to hear in loud environments, also the main microphone can pick voice pretty well yet there’s no noise-cancellation present. While signal strength is network-dependent, we do find ourselves looking for reception even though others have.
The phone is 3G-capable hence you can connect through Smart’s HSPA+ network if available. There’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity as well but no GPS onboard. The Smart bundle variant of the phone is network-locked on both of its SIM card slots.
Battery Life
The phone has a removable 1650mAh Li-ion battery. According to the manufacturer, it can last up to 5 hours of talk time and about 3.75 days of standby time. While in our traditional tests where we loop a video in 50% brightness and volume on earphones under airplane mode, it was able to last for 7 hours 41 minutes.
PCMark battery test doesn’t run properly on the device so we don’t have any data from it.
Conclusion
The Starmobile Play Click is your run-of-the-mill low budget smartphone. It’s got no bells and whistles but it’s an upgrade for those who are coming from the feature phone segment. If only a better TFT display was used, it could have a been perfect for those who are tight on budget. If availed through Smart, the phone is priced at just Php1,288 plus a mandatory Php100 initial load. You’re also getting a monthly free 100MB data and Php30 load reward when you accumulate Php100 of prepaid load per month. If you want to have an unlocked version, you’ll have to shell out Php2,690.
Starmobile Play Click specifications:
4.5-inch TFT display @ 854 x 480 pixels, 218ppi
1.2GHz Spreadtrum 7713C quad-core processor
Mali-400 MP2
512MB RAM
4GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD, up to 32GB
5MP rear fixed-focus camera w/ LED flash
2MP front camera
Dual-SIM
3G HSPA+
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth
1650mAh Li-ion removable battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop
132.5 x 66.5 x 9.9mm
120g
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