ThL W8s - a powerful smartphone with glass protection Gorilla Glass 3
Today, many manufacturers of smartphones have a very wide range of manufactured models, and often there is the option of grouping them by series. In particular, if you look at ThL, the company offers about a dozen smartphones, most of which belong to the W8 or W100 families. The user deals with the same in appearance products, but significantly different in characteristics.
In appearance, the new model is very similar to its older brother ThL W8, its hardware platform is different, but the design is almost not changed. The previous version of the smartphone already has a well-deserved reputation among fans of Chinese products. And the model W8s should not undermine it, because it is equipped with a new processor, extended memory and a camera with high resolution. And also a new highlight - a sheeting of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The hardware platform corresponds to the modern level - MediaTek MT6589T processor is used. Four processor cores operate at frequencies up to 1.5 GHz. The amount of RAM is 2 GB. The device has 32 GB of flash memory. The size of the emulated SD card available to the user is about 28 GB. It is possible to install a microSD memory card of up to 64 GB.
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Screen: 5 ", 1920 × 1080 px, FHD, IPS
Processor: MTK6589T (Cortex A7, 1.5 GHz, 4 cores)
Video accelerator: PowerVR SGX 544
Operating system: Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM: 2 GB
User Memory: 32 GB + MicroSD slot
Camera: front - 5 megapixel, rear - 13 megapixel
Connectivity: 2 SIM cards (GSM / GPRS / EDGE + UMTS)
Optional: GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accelerometer, gyroscope, indicator, light sensor and distance
Battery: 2000 mAh
Dimensions: 144 × 73.6 × 9.9 mm
Weight: 154 grams
Packaging from a dense white cardboard of the smartphone does not differ from other models of this series. It looks good thanks to high-quality materials and wall seals.
On the reverse side are the characteristics of the device, as well as the address of the manufacturer’s website.
Learn more about supported formats and other features.
And for those who do not understand Chinese hieroglyphs, there is an English version of the site.
The package bundle also has not changed: under the cover on a special insert is the smartphone itself, under it, in the second compartment, there is a charger with USB output, a branded clip case, two batteries, a USB cable with a company logo, a wired headset, two sets of protective films, with one already glued exactly from the factory. And the seller as a gift put the adapter in the cigarette lighter.
Power supply 5V 500 mA.
From a complete set I will note the additional accumulator and a cover cover. The headset is not very good, there is a lack of bass and treble. So I advise you to immediately buy better headphones.
The hero of the review is entirely made of white plastic. ThL W8s plastic does not look and does not feel cheap, as it is not a creaky version of plastic with sagging curved edges dotted with burrs. The front panel is completely covered with a protective scratch-resistant protective glass, Gorilla Glass 3, on top of a flat, non-bumpy side.
A very small slot for a conversational speaker is cut out of the glass, covered with a grid in the depth; under the glass there are the eyes of the front camera, the sensor and the indicator.
A bright white circle can be lit in red or green, working out the functionality of the information indicator of incoming events.
Touch control buttons are located at the bottom under the screen. The backlighting of the keys is so powerful that a little light is formed around each of them. The central control button is mechanical.
The back of the smartphone is a battery cover. It also covers all the ends of the case, for the keys there are repeaters, for the camera, speaker, flash, microphone and connectors - holes. The cover is detached and installed back is very simple, especially for the nail there is a notch in the lower left corner of the case. And it is easy to remain fingerprints (as, indeed, on the glass display).
The battery is small in capacity and size. Without its disconnection, you cannot replace the memory card and the SIM card.
Under the cover there are hidden connectors for two SIM cards (ThL W8s works with regular SIM cards, not with microSIM. Although it’s not difficult to arrange them correctly for functioning.)
Below is a speakerphone.
In the upper left corner of the back of the ThL W8s are the main camera lens and an LED flash.
Below is the main speaker. It has good volume and sound, but it is not stereo.
Micro-USB is located on the upper end, the audio output for headphones with a diameter of 3.5 mm was found next to each other.
The power button is on the right side. The silver border around the faceplate is made of plastic, not metal.
The volume rocker is on the left. All keys are well located, right under your fingers, you do not need to intercept the device in your hand.
The Chinese tried to make a copy of the model Samsung Galaxy S3, and it was more successful for them. Compared to the W8, the new product benefits in terms of protecting the glass from scratches with the help of Gorilla Glass 3 technology. The build quality was generally liked. Squeaks and backlash absent.
ThL W8s smartphone is equipped with an IPS sensor matrix with a diagonal of 5 inches. The resulting density of dots per inch was 441 ppi. The picture on the screen of the review hero is really very clear and bright.
The display brightness has both manual and automatic adjustment, the latter is based on the operation of the light sensor. Multitouch technology allows you to simultaneously handle up to ten touches. There is a smartphone and proximity sensor, which locks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear.
The screen has good viewing angles without inverting the shades and without significant color shift even with large deviations of the view from the perpendicular to the screen.
In the bright sun, the screen remains readable. Top screen is covered with a protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3, resistant to scratches.
ThL W8s is equipped, as is now accepted, with two modules of digital cameras. The front camera here has 5 MP. She takes a photo with a maximum resolution of 2048 × 1536. The test picture is presented below.
The main, rear camera is equipped with a good quality 13-megapixel module with a f / 2.4 aperture. By default, the camera shoots at the maximum possible resolution for itself, while images are obtained in the size of 4096 × 3072. Examples of photos are presented below.
We can say that the camera almost fulfills its megapixels. Of course, in her work there are some nuances that do not allow her to compete with the flagships, but in itself it is not bad.
The smartphone is running the operating system Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). Out of the box was installed naked Android. I honestly got tired of looking every time at the same design in all smartphones, so I decided to install another software. And in this review I will consider custom firmware JellyBean 4.2.2 Rom (Samsung Style).
As soon as you open the ThL W8s settings menu, you will see a slightly unusual interface with tabs. They divide the settings menu into 4 sections.
The notification panel has in its upper part a navigation bar for quick access to the most important functions. In the status bar, in addition to notifications, there is a possibility of quick access to the main settings, access to them can be obtained by lowering the curtain on the right side of the screen. The list of quick settings can be changed to your liking.
The firmware of the smartphone is based on the official image from ThL. Here, Android 4.2.1 and design like Samsung devices.
I liked the design style. Maybe someone does not like TouchWiz, I do not argue, tastes are different. But I was really bored with looking at familiar icons and design in every Chinese smartphone. I wanted something new and different. By the way, the author of the firmware embedded [FRAMEWORK] Xposed. Therefore, you can change the system and a lot of settings without flashing. And with the help of special modules, you can modify the Android system starting from the appearance of the charge indicator to fixing some typical problems.
The phone works in 2G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (850/2100 MHz) cellular networks. In the presence of Bluetooth version 4.0 for transferring files and speech.
There are also no comments on the installed Wi-Fi adapter. It supports 802.11a / b / g / n networks in the 2.4 GHz band. The device, of course, can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot) or modem.
There is a GPS. It works more or less normally, at least I had no problems, but the sensitivity is weak.
USB 2.0 (High-Speed) is used to transfer files and synchronize data. OTG is not supported.
It uses the MediaTek MT6589T chipset, but unlike previous devices, it was called the Turbo due to the higher frequency (from 1.2 to 1.5 GHz). Quad-Core, 1.5 GHz, ARM Cortex-A7 (FPU and NEON). PowerVR SGX 544MP acts as a graphics accelerator.
Information from various performance tests.
Toys start and go to ThL W8s without problems, for example, GT Racing 2 or Dead Trigger 2.
From the point of view of the smooth operation of the interface to the device, there are no comments. The filling copes well with the service of the launcher and desktops, as well as with modern games or applications. The processor also allows you to play video up to the highest resolution even with software decoding.
The battery is removable, lithium-polymer (Li-Pol), capacity - 2000 mAh. In the Antutu battery tester test, the ThL W8s smartphone scored 571 points:
With the usual use of the device (an hour of talking, two hours of music, about an hour of social networks, a few photos), it is quite enough for a light day. With less load on the day. In the most difficult scenario, he will work until 5-6 pm.
In my opinion, ThL W8s is a logical continuation of a successful W8 smartphone. Increased performance, improved camera quality, increased display resolution, and even glass is now protected from scratches. Unfortunately, we did not increase the capacity of the battery, we will hope that in the following models this disadvantage will be noted. The design is certainly controversial for many, but you can get used to it, especially for such a small price of ~ 8,700 rubles.
Powerful stuffing (MT6589T and 2GB RAM)
High-quality assembly
Rich equipment
FHD screen
Decent camera
Safety glass Gorilla Glass 3
Low price
Small battery capacity
Bad headset
Copied design
The smartphone can be purchased for $ 264.99 with the free delivery of the Singapure Post, as well as with a film and a flip case in the kit.
1. Go to the website http://www.aliexpress.com/ .
2. Register or log in.
3. Go to the product page.
4. Choose a color ( white or gray ) and click on the Buy Now button.
5. In the field Leave a message for this seller write boxoverview .
6. Then click the Place Order button. And close the page on the Check out tab. You do not need to pay anything at this stage!
7. Wait for the seller to lower your price to $ 264.99. 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
Discussion thread on w3bsit3-dns.com
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Discussion Topic on China-iPhone
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In appearance, the new model is very similar to its older brother ThL W8, its hardware platform is different, but the design is almost not changed. The previous version of the smartphone already has a well-deserved reputation among fans of Chinese products. And the model W8s should not undermine it, because it is equipped with a new processor, extended memory and a camera with high resolution. And also a new highlight - a sheeting of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
▌ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The hardware platform corresponds to the modern level - MediaTek MT6589T processor is used. Four processor cores operate at frequencies up to 1.5 GHz. The amount of RAM is 2 GB. The device has 32 GB of flash memory. The size of the emulated SD card available to the user is about 28 GB. It is possible to install a microSD memory card of up to 64 GB.
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Screen: 5 ", 1920 × 1080 px, FHD, IPS Processor: MTK6589T (Cortex A7, 1.5 GHz, 4 cores) Video accelerator: PowerVR SGX 544 Operating system: Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) RAM: 2 GB User Memory: 32 GB + MicroSD slot Camera: front - 5 megapixel, rear - 13 megapixel Connectivity: 2 SIM cards (GSM / GPRS / EDGE + UMTS) Optional: GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accelerometer, gyroscope, indicator, light sensor and distance Battery: 2000 mAh Dimensions: 144 × 73.6 × 9.9 mm Weight: 154 grams▌ PACKING AND COMPLETE SET
Packaging from a dense white cardboard of the smartphone does not differ from other models of this series. It looks good thanks to high-quality materials and wall seals.
On the reverse side are the characteristics of the device, as well as the address of the manufacturer’s website.
Learn more about supported formats and other features.
And for those who do not understand Chinese hieroglyphs, there is an English version of the site.
The package bundle also has not changed: under the cover on a special insert is the smartphone itself, under it, in the second compartment, there is a charger with USB output, a branded clip case, two batteries, a USB cable with a company logo, a wired headset, two sets of protective films, with one already glued exactly from the factory. And the seller as a gift put the adapter in the cigarette lighter.
Power supply 5V 500 mA.
From a complete set I will note the additional accumulator and a cover cover. The headset is not very good, there is a lack of bass and treble. So I advise you to immediately buy better headphones.
▌ DESIGN, DIMENSIONS, CONTROL ELEMENTS
The hero of the review is entirely made of white plastic. ThL W8s plastic does not look and does not feel cheap, as it is not a creaky version of plastic with sagging curved edges dotted with burrs. The front panel is completely covered with a protective scratch-resistant protective glass, Gorilla Glass 3, on top of a flat, non-bumpy side.
A very small slot for a conversational speaker is cut out of the glass, covered with a grid in the depth; under the glass there are the eyes of the front camera, the sensor and the indicator.
A bright white circle can be lit in red or green, working out the functionality of the information indicator of incoming events.
Touch control buttons are located at the bottom under the screen. The backlighting of the keys is so powerful that a little light is formed around each of them. The central control button is mechanical.
The back of the smartphone is a battery cover. It also covers all the ends of the case, for the keys there are repeaters, for the camera, speaker, flash, microphone and connectors - holes. The cover is detached and installed back is very simple, especially for the nail there is a notch in the lower left corner of the case. And it is easy to remain fingerprints (as, indeed, on the glass display).
The battery is small in capacity and size. Without its disconnection, you cannot replace the memory card and the SIM card.
Under the cover there are hidden connectors for two SIM cards (ThL W8s works with regular SIM cards, not with microSIM. Although it’s not difficult to arrange them correctly for functioning.)
Below is a speakerphone.
In the upper left corner of the back of the ThL W8s are the main camera lens and an LED flash.
Below is the main speaker. It has good volume and sound, but it is not stereo.
Micro-USB is located on the upper end, the audio output for headphones with a diameter of 3.5 mm was found next to each other.
The power button is on the right side. The silver border around the faceplate is made of plastic, not metal.
The volume rocker is on the left. All keys are well located, right under your fingers, you do not need to intercept the device in your hand.
The Chinese tried to make a copy of the model Samsung Galaxy S3, and it was more successful for them. Compared to the W8, the new product benefits in terms of protecting the glass from scratches with the help of Gorilla Glass 3 technology. The build quality was generally liked. Squeaks and backlash absent.
▌ DISPLAY
ThL W8s smartphone is equipped with an IPS sensor matrix with a diagonal of 5 inches. The resulting density of dots per inch was 441 ppi. The picture on the screen of the review hero is really very clear and bright.
The display brightness has both manual and automatic adjustment, the latter is based on the operation of the light sensor. Multitouch technology allows you to simultaneously handle up to ten touches. There is a smartphone and proximity sensor, which locks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear.
The screen has good viewing angles without inverting the shades and without significant color shift even with large deviations of the view from the perpendicular to the screen.
In the bright sun, the screen remains readable. Top screen is covered with a protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3, resistant to scratches.
▌ CAMERAS
ThL W8s is equipped, as is now accepted, with two modules of digital cameras. The front camera here has 5 MP. She takes a photo with a maximum resolution of 2048 × 1536. The test picture is presented below.
The main, rear camera is equipped with a good quality 13-megapixel module with a f / 2.4 aperture. By default, the camera shoots at the maximum possible resolution for itself, while images are obtained in the size of 4096 × 3072. Examples of photos are presented below.
We can say that the camera almost fulfills its megapixels. Of course, in her work there are some nuances that do not allow her to compete with the flagships, but in itself it is not bad.
▌ SOFTWARE PLATFORM
The smartphone is running the operating system Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). Out of the box was installed naked Android. I honestly got tired of looking every time at the same design in all smartphones, so I decided to install another software. And in this review I will consider custom firmware JellyBean 4.2.2 Rom (Samsung Style).
As soon as you open the ThL W8s settings menu, you will see a slightly unusual interface with tabs. They divide the settings menu into 4 sections.
The notification panel has in its upper part a navigation bar for quick access to the most important functions. In the status bar, in addition to notifications, there is a possibility of quick access to the main settings, access to them can be obtained by lowering the curtain on the right side of the screen. The list of quick settings can be changed to your liking.
The firmware of the smartphone is based on the official image from ThL. Here, Android 4.2.1 and design like Samsung devices.
I liked the design style. Maybe someone does not like TouchWiz, I do not argue, tastes are different. But I was really bored with looking at familiar icons and design in every Chinese smartphone. I wanted something new and different. By the way, the author of the firmware embedded [FRAMEWORK] Xposed. Therefore, you can change the system and a lot of settings without flashing. And with the help of special modules, you can modify the Android system starting from the appearance of the charge indicator to fixing some typical problems.
▌ WIRELESS NETWORKS
The phone works in 2G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G (850/2100 MHz) cellular networks. In the presence of Bluetooth version 4.0 for transferring files and speech.
There are also no comments on the installed Wi-Fi adapter. It supports 802.11a / b / g / n networks in the 2.4 GHz band. The device, of course, can be used as an access point (Wi-Fi Hotspot) or modem.
There is a GPS. It works more or less normally, at least I had no problems, but the sensitivity is weak.
USB 2.0 (High-Speed) is used to transfer files and synchronize data. OTG is not supported.
▌ PRODUCTIVITY
It uses the MediaTek MT6589T chipset, but unlike previous devices, it was called the Turbo due to the higher frequency (from 1.2 to 1.5 GHz). Quad-Core, 1.5 GHz, ARM Cortex-A7 (FPU and NEON). PowerVR SGX 544MP acts as a graphics accelerator.
Information from various performance tests.
Toys start and go to ThL W8s without problems, for example, GT Racing 2 or Dead Trigger 2.
From the point of view of the smooth operation of the interface to the device, there are no comments. The filling copes well with the service of the launcher and desktops, as well as with modern games or applications. The processor also allows you to play video up to the highest resolution even with software decoding.
▌ BATTERY, CHARGING, TIME OF WORK
The battery is removable, lithium-polymer (Li-Pol), capacity - 2000 mAh. In the Antutu battery tester test, the ThL W8s smartphone scored 571 points:
With the usual use of the device (an hour of talking, two hours of music, about an hour of social networks, a few photos), it is quite enough for a light day. With less load on the day. In the most difficult scenario, he will work until 5-6 pm.
▌ CONCLUSION
In my opinion, ThL W8s is a logical continuation of a successful W8 smartphone. Increased performance, improved camera quality, increased display resolution, and even glass is now protected from scratches. Unfortunately, we did not increase the capacity of the battery, we will hope that in the following models this disadvantage will be noted. The design is certainly controversial for many, but you can get used to it, especially for such a small price of ~ 8,700 rubles.
▌ ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Powerful stuffing (MT6589T and 2GB RAM) High-quality assembly Rich equipment FHD screen Decent camera Safety glass Gorilla Glass 3 Low price Small battery capacity Bad headset Copied design▌ PRICE AND PURCHASE
The smartphone can be purchased for $ 264.99 with the free delivery of the Singapure Post, as well as with a film and a flip case in the kit.
1. Go to the website http://www.aliexpress.com/ .
2. Register or log in.
3. Go to the product page.
4. Choose a color ( white or gray ) and click on the Buy Now button.
5. In the field Leave a message for this seller write boxoverview .
6. Then click the Place Order button. And close the page on the Check out tab. You do not need to pay anything at this stage!
7. Wait for the seller to lower your price to $ 264.99. 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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