ThL W8 - a harmonious combination of price and quality
The Chinese company ThL has long been known in the market of mobile technology. The manufacturer does not stand still and develops with the progress and needs of customers. And this time, the company ThL released its flagship smartphone W8. This model is currently the most technologically advanced in the entire line from the Chinese manufacturer.
The ThL W8 smartphone has all the necessary attributes of a modern mobile communications device. Powerful features, various modules, as well as one of the latest versions of Android. Although the appearance of the device was perfectly copied from the well-known Samsung Galaxy S3, the work of this Chinese company deserves special attention ...
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Screen: 5 ", 1280x720 px, IPS, 320 dpi, 180 °
Processor: MTK6589 (Cortex A7, 1.2 GHz, 4 cores)
Video accelerator: PowerVR SGX544
Operating system: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM: 1 GB
User memory: 8 GB + microSD slot with card support up to 64 GB
Camera: front 5 megapixel, rear - 13 megapixel
Optional: GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery: 2000 mAh
Dimensions: 144 x 73.6 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 154 grams
The smartphone is available in two colors - black and white. And has an official warranty from the manufacturer for 1 year.
Behind the brief characteristics of the device. By the way, the box is covered with foam inside, so that nothing breaks and breaks.
The internal quality of the packaging is also high. All neatly laid out in separate bags in special departments. I liked that the seller presented a card reader, a USB adapter into the cigarette lighter and a protective film as a gift.
Charger with standard USB output at 5V / 0.5 A.
Branded headphones that come bundled with a smartphone, can not boast of impeccable quality. But for conversations with the interlocutor and watching videos completely go.
On the front surface, you can see the mechanical central key.
On the sides of the two touch buttons "Menu" and "Back."
And the bottom is a hole for the microphone. And a small slot to remove the cover.
On the left side there is a paired volume button, it is medium hard and convenient when talking when you change the sound level ...
On the right side there is an on / off button.
Thoughtful move with the power button on the side - since the smartphone is not small, and on the upper part it would be extremely inconvenient to unlock the smartphone.
On top of the 3.5 mm jack and microUSB for connecting the charger and for connecting to a computer.
In the upper part of the front panel in the center is a speech speaker, on the right there are two sensors: proximity and illumination, as well as a front-facing camera. Above the screen on the left is an indicator that can flash in various events in green.
And when the battery level is low or the device is charging in red.
The back cover fits snugly to the case, it is easy to remove.
Plastic behind, unfortunately, impractical. Over time, it is erased and scratched. On the cover, by the way, shows the abbreviation of the company: "Technology Happy Life" Which translates as: "Technology Happy Life"
On the rear panel in the upper part in the center is the main camera, to the left of it there is an LED flash. Just below the corporate logo of the company.
Below is the main speaker.
The ThL W8 has a rather thin body that fits well in the hand.
The smartphone has a removable cover, in order to remove it, you need to pry the notch at the bottom.
Under the cover there are hidden connectors for two SIM-cards (ThL W8 works with regular SIM cards, not with microSIM) and a slot for a memory card (cards up to 64GB are supported).
Below is the battery and speakerphone.
The phone has a removable Li-ion for 2000 mAh. The capacity and reduced power consumption of the processor have brought increased runtime.
Under the battery there is a sticker with two IMEI and SN codes. And also the name of the model.
To slightly disassemble the smartphone, you need to unscrew the 11 screws and gently pry off the cover with something.
The internal layout looks good, all the wires and cables are made perfectly.
The build quality of the phone does not cause any complaints. No squeaks and backlash were observed. I also found no gaps. The design may not like someone. But here, of course, the taste and color of all the markers are different. The device is easy to hold. Of course, everything is relative - it may seem that because of the diagonal of the screen, the ThL W8 smartphone is too big, but compared to the Galaxy Note, it can even be considered compact. In any case, you get used to everything.
Using IPS-matrix provides ThL W8 display excellent viewing angles and a good level of brightness.
The screen looks great in the sun, no problem. By the way, the light sensor is also present in the model; there are no complaints about its work, in most cases it sets the correct brightness level.
Comparison with Samsung Galaxy SIII and LG Optimus 4X:
The backlight brightness and image quality are not far behind the top flagships of 2012.
Oddly enough, but the quality of Samsung and ThL screens are about the same. But the LG Optimus 4X is notable for its colors.
Similar design, display and layout of elements with SIII. High-quality replica!
As for the photos, they turn out quite different, and the camera itself works quickly. The rear camera takes pictures in the resolution of 4096 x 3072. In addition, there is a function that allows you to shoot a series of 99 frames. In general, ThL W8 makes enough high-quality photos, judge for yourself:
The front camera supports video calls in Skype, the image quality is very mediocre.
The rear speaker also did not disappoint. Music is heard clearly and without unnecessary noise.
The shell interface is slightly modified (color schemes, wallpapers and icons have been added), but mostly the bare Android everywhere.
ThL has modified the lock screen, which now allows you to get quick access to certain applications when you unlock the phone. Namely: Camera, Phone, Unlock, Messages. You can also change the unlock mechanism - choose between the above method, face recognition, pattern, PIN-code or password.
The notification area contains the basic settings you need. There is a management of SIM-cards. And you can also change the sound profile.
ThL did a good job with the performance and interface functionality so that everything runs smoothly and does not exactly have to complain. The smartphone is already pre-installed Google Play. There is a fairly large number of compatible applications that run without lags.
In all synthetic tests ThL W8 shows good results for its filling. In real life, the performance of the device is more than enough. For those who love to measure the performance of phones in synthetic parrots, I suggest the results of a number of popular tests.
One of the typical applications of a modern smartphone is games, and this can be both casual toys and something three-dimensional. For a touchscreen phone, in terms of gaming, the issue rests on performance, screen size and speed.
Real racing 3
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
Ravensword: Shadowlands
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
AnTuTu Tester scored 699 points.
In fact, ThL W8 works for about 2-3 days when used in the mode of calls, messages and checking mail. If you play, surf the Internet and listen to music, then on average, like any other smartphone, it is 24 hours a day. In gaming applications, the device is able to work from 4 to 6 hours, it all depends on how hard the game is, as well as what settings you have, whether you play with headphones or use the built-in speaker.
Good performance and speed
Large and bright display
One of the latest versions of Android
Low price
Long charging time
Bored with the design (although here, maybe I'm wrong)
The camera does not fully justify its 13 MP
Small internal memory
You can buy the device in the BuySKU store: www.buysku.com/wholesale/thl-w8-android-4-1-mtk6589-quad-core-1-2ghz-1gb-8gb-gps-dual-camera-5-0-inch -hd-ips-screen-3g-smartphone-white_41339.html
7. Wait for the seller to lower your price to $ 214.99. The notification will come to the e-mail.
8. Pay for the goods. After sending the parcel and write the track number for tracking.
Good luck with your purchases!
ThL Official Website
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The ThL W8 smartphone has all the necessary attributes of a modern mobile communications device. Powerful features, various modules, as well as one of the latest versions of Android. Although the appearance of the device was perfectly copied from the well-known Samsung Galaxy S3, the work of this Chinese company deserves special attention ...
Specifications
ThL W8 smartphone is equipped with the latest novelty of the Chinese telephone industry - the top-end (for the Chinese) MT6589 chipset from MediaTek. The platform includes a quad-core processor built on ARM-cores Cortex A7 with a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz, and the graphics accelerator PowerVR SGX544. The LED display has a 5-inch diagonal, a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels and a capacitive sensor that recognizes up to 5 touches. The smartphone runs on Android OS 4.1 Jelly Bean. On board is installed 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal flash memory. In addition, ThL W8 is equipped with two cameras, the front with a resolution of 5 megapixels and the rear of 13 megapixels with autofocus and flash. As the power source uses a battery capacity of 2000 mAh.')
Screen: 5 ", 1280x720 px, IPS, 320 dpi, 180 ° Processor: MTK6589 (Cortex A7, 1.2 GHz, 4 cores) Video accelerator: PowerVR SGX544 Operating system: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) RAM: 1 GB User memory: 8 GB + microSD slot with card support up to 64 GB Camera: front 5 megapixel, rear - 13 megapixel Optional: GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Battery: 2000 mAh Dimensions: 144 x 73.6 x 9.9 mm Weight: 154 gramsThe smartphone is available in two colors - black and white. And has an official warranty from the manufacturer for 1 year.
Packaging
ThL boxes have their own standard style - a large image of a smartphone, an inscription below and the main features of the device.Behind the brief characteristics of the device. By the way, the box is covered with foam inside, so that nothing breaks and breaks.
The internal quality of the packaging is also high. All neatly laid out in separate bags in special departments. I liked that the seller presented a card reader, a USB adapter into the cigarette lighter and a protective film as a gift.
Contents of delivery
- Smartphone ThL W8
- Micro usb cable
- Power Supply
- Two batteries
- Adapter for euro plug
- Headphones with microphone
- Booklets and Papers
Charger with standard USB output at 5V / 0.5 A.
Branded headphones that come bundled with a smartphone, can not boast of impeccable quality. But for conversations with the interlocutor and watching videos completely go.
Design, dimensions, controls
The smartphone is a slightly stretched Samsung Galaxy SIII. And it stretched the screen to 5 inches. The dimensions of the ThL W8 are not the smallest, but the bevelled edges and small thickness mask it.On the front surface, you can see the mechanical central key.
On the sides of the two touch buttons "Menu" and "Back."
And the bottom is a hole for the microphone. And a small slot to remove the cover.
On the left side there is a paired volume button, it is medium hard and convenient when talking when you change the sound level ...
On the right side there is an on / off button.
Thoughtful move with the power button on the side - since the smartphone is not small, and on the upper part it would be extremely inconvenient to unlock the smartphone.
On top of the 3.5 mm jack and microUSB for connecting the charger and for connecting to a computer.
In the upper part of the front panel in the center is a speech speaker, on the right there are two sensors: proximity and illumination, as well as a front-facing camera. Above the screen on the left is an indicator that can flash in various events in green.
And when the battery level is low or the device is charging in red.
The back cover fits snugly to the case, it is easy to remove.
Plastic behind, unfortunately, impractical. Over time, it is erased and scratched. On the cover, by the way, shows the abbreviation of the company: "Technology Happy Life" Which translates as: "Technology Happy Life"
On the rear panel in the upper part in the center is the main camera, to the left of it there is an LED flash. Just below the corporate logo of the company.
Below is the main speaker.
The ThL W8 has a rather thin body that fits well in the hand.
The smartphone has a removable cover, in order to remove it, you need to pry the notch at the bottom.
Under the cover there are hidden connectors for two SIM-cards (ThL W8 works with regular SIM cards, not with microSIM) and a slot for a memory card (cards up to 64GB are supported).
Below is the battery and speakerphone.
The phone has a removable Li-ion for 2000 mAh. The capacity and reduced power consumption of the processor have brought increased runtime.
Under the battery there is a sticker with two IMEI and SN codes. And also the name of the model.
To slightly disassemble the smartphone, you need to unscrew the 11 screws and gently pry off the cover with something.
The internal layout looks good, all the wires and cables are made perfectly.
The build quality of the phone does not cause any complaints. No squeaks and backlash were observed. I also found no gaps. The design may not like someone. But here, of course, the taste and color of all the markers are different. The device is easy to hold. Of course, everything is relative - it may seem that because of the diagonal of the screen, the ThL W8 smartphone is too big, but compared to the Galaxy Note, it can even be considered compact. In any case, you get used to everything.
Display
The screen has a diagonal of 5.0 inches, made by IPS technology, but its resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels. Capacitive screen, supports up to 5 simultaneous keystrokes.Using IPS-matrix provides ThL W8 display excellent viewing angles and a good level of brightness.
The screen looks great in the sun, no problem. By the way, the light sensor is also present in the model; there are no complaints about its work, in most cases it sets the correct brightness level.
Comparison with Samsung Galaxy SIII and LG Optimus 4X:
The backlight brightness and image quality are not far behind the top flagships of 2012.
Oddly enough, but the quality of Samsung and ThL screens are about the same. But the LG Optimus 4X is notable for its colors.
Size comparison with LG Optimus 4X and Samsung Galaxy SIII
ThL W8 is longer, but the width is about the same with neighboring smartphones. The thickness of the case is almost the same.Similar design, display and layout of elements with SIII. High-quality replica!
Camera
The device has two cameras - front 5 MP and main 13 MP. The rear camera supports video recording in Full HD resolution (resolution 1920? 1088) using a 3GP container. Video example (3GP, 185 MB) .As for the photos, they turn out quite different, and the camera itself works quickly. The rear camera takes pictures in the resolution of 4096 x 3072. In addition, there is a function that allows you to shoot a series of 99 frames. In general, ThL W8 makes enough high-quality photos, judge for yourself:
The front camera supports video calls in Skype, the image quality is very mediocre.
Sound
The volume of the conversational speaker is high. In general, the interlocutor can be heard clearly and cleanly. There is a function to record a conversation. It turns on when you call, if you press the Menu key and select Start Recording. The format of the file is 3gpp.The rear speaker also did not disappoint. Music is heard clearly and without unnecessary noise.
Software platform
Despite the budget of the device, a relatively fresh version of the operating system Google Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is installed in this smartphone. The shell interface is slightly modified (color schemes, wallpapers and icons have been added), but mostly the bare Android everywhere.
ThL has modified the lock screen, which now allows you to get quick access to certain applications when you unlock the phone. Namely: Camera, Phone, Unlock, Messages. You can also change the unlock mechanism - choose between the above method, face recognition, pattern, PIN-code or password.
The notification area contains the basic settings you need. There is a management of SIM-cards. And you can also change the sound profile.
ThL did a good job with the performance and interface functionality so that everything runs smoothly and does not exactly have to complain. The smartphone is already pre-installed Google Play. There is a fairly large number of compatible applications that run without lags.
Performance
The smartphone is based on the MTK MT6589 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, the graphics accelerator is PowerVR SGX544, the amount of RAM is 1 GB, the internal storage capacity is 8 GB, the user has access to 5.5 GB, microSD memory cards are also supported. In all synthetic tests ThL W8 shows good results for its filling. In real life, the performance of the device is more than enough. For those who love to measure the performance of phones in synthetic parrots, I suggest the results of a number of popular tests.
One of the typical applications of a modern smartphone is games, and this can be both casual toys and something three-dimensional. For a touchscreen phone, in terms of gaming, the issue rests on performance, screen size and speed.
Real racing 3
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour
Ravensword: Shadowlands
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Internet and multimedia
Wi-Fi - there are no complaints about the operation of the module. The speed does not decrease, the connection does not terminate. The smartphone catches the 3G or 2G network. Therefore, suitable SIM cards with the support of any Internet, except 4G. The speed is quite normal. But of course it depends on the coverage of the network.GPS
When the GPS was first launched, the smartphone searched for satellites for about 5 minutes. This is a cold start. If you need to find them quickly, then use the A-GPS function. Location determines exactly the signal in the car does not lose. So you can use it as a navigator, considering the screen size.Battery, charging, running time
The smartphone has a 2000 mAh battery. Full recharging takes about 4 hours. And it's awfully long!AnTuTu Tester scored 699 points.
In fact, ThL W8 works for about 2-3 days when used in the mode of calls, messages and checking mail. If you play, surf the Internet and listen to music, then on average, like any other smartphone, it is 24 hours a day. In gaming applications, the device is able to work from 4 to 6 hours, it all depends on how hard the game is, as well as what settings you have, whether you play with headphones or use the built-in speaker.
Conclusion
ThL W8 - a smartphone that will attract the attention of many. Why? The answer is simple: good stuffing (not great, since it’s hard for the Galaxy S4 and LG Optimus G Pro) and low price have become the main advantages in this device. The device will cope with almost all everyday tasks: from checking email to killing time for your favorite games. You can safely recommend this device if you have a small budget, but the requests are decent.Advantages and disadvantages
Good performance and speed Large and bright display One of the latest versions of Android Low price Long charging time Bored with the design (although here, maybe I'm wrong) The camera does not fully justify its 13 MP Small internal memoryPrice and purchase
You can buy the device in the BuySKU store: www.buysku.com/wholesale/thl-w8-android-4-1-mtk6589-quad-core-1-2ghz-1gb-8gb-gps-dual-camera-5-0-inch -hd-ips-screen-3g-smartphone-white_41339.html
7. Wait for the seller to lower your price to $ 214.99. The notification will come to the e-mail.
8. Pay for the goods. After sending the parcel and write the track number for tracking.
Good luck with your purchases!
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