Lenovo A316i Black - reviews. Smartphone Lenovo A316i Black

Inexpensive, but functional enough smartphone is all about Lenovo A316I BLACK. Reviews Characterize this device only on the positive side. And if there is a defect in it, then it will be compensated by the democratic cost of the device.

Equipment

A standard set of accessories in the basic configuration of the Lenovo A316I BLACK. Reviews highlight only the documentation. In this case, in addition to the usual user manual and warranty card, there are three more descriptions of the device in different languages, one of which is in English. The stereo headset of this smartphone is an economy class. It is, and on this, its advantages end. The sound quality is not very good, but you can listen. If you are a music lover and like a good sound, then you can not do without additional costs for quality acoustics. The battery included in the kit has a capacity of 1300 milliamps / hour. Also in the box there is a battery charging adapter and a MicroUSB / USB cable.

Housing and management

Only in one color design is this device on the market - black. It's not surprising - this gadget belongs to the class of entry-level devices and there is a savings on everything, on what is possible. The case is completely made of plastic, including the front panel. As a result, without the protective film it is impossible to do without the owners of this device. The back cover has a matte finish, on which prints and dirt will not be noticeable, but the case too will not be superfluous. The buttons for volume control and power-up are correctly grouped. The first two are on the right edge of the device. This allows you to manage your smartphone with one hand. The body is assembled soundly and there are no backlashes in it. There are 2 SIM card slots under the back cover and one for external storage. Below is located the battery seat, which shows important information about the device: the name of the model "Lenovo A316I BLACK", UACRF, for example (the adaptation region in this case is Ukraine, for Russia this abbreviation is replaced by the PCT), serial number, IMEI . The overall dimensions of this device are as follows: 118 mm by 63 mm. Its thickness is 12 mm and its weight is only 130 grams. Excellent performance, both for an entry-level device with such dimensions.

CPU

A weak processor is installed in the Lenovo A316I BLACK. The reviews mark this significant drawback. In this case we are talking about MT6572. It has only 2 cores of the "A7" architecture, capable of operating in the mode of the most intensive use at a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. To run demanding toys this is clearly not enough. But if you love chess, turn-based strategies or just "chasing balls" problems should not arise. For movies, music and sites, the processing power of this processor is enough. As a result, this CPU is an excellent solution for undemanding users.

Graphics and screen

Much better is the case with the graphics adapter than with the CPU. In this case we are talking about the Mali-400MP. This is a very productive solution that can easily and easily cope with most tasks at the moment. But fully reveal its potential will not work on this model of the smartphone due to a weak CPU. The screen of this smart phone by today's standards is quite modest - only 4 inches. Its resolution is 800 by 480 and is based on a matrix based on TFT technology. But it is not necessary to expect more in the budget gadget. Another nuance - the touch screen in this model can handle up to two touches at the same time.

Camera

An interesting situation is obtained with cameras from the Lenovo A316I BLACK. Overview Front panel clearly indicates that there is no camera on it. That is, make full video calls, when the interlocutor sees you, and you do it, with the help of this device will not work. You can either turn the screen to see the other person, or turn the camera on the back side to your side, but the picture will not be visible, of course. In general, it turns out that although there is full-fledged support for third-generation networks, it will not be possible to fully utilize their capabilities using the A316. The main camera at 2 megapixels, as was noted earlier, is displayed on the back of the smart phone. The fact that it is 2 Mp already says a lot. It is not necessary to expect high-quality pictures or video from it. Autofocus is not present, the stabilization system is not provided, illumination is absent. So it turns out that there is a camera, and then what quality is the second question.

About memory

It should be noted right away that there are two modifications of this model of the smartphone. The difference is that one of them has the letter "i" at the end of the title, and the other does not. In the first case, the amount of installed RAM is 512 MB, and the built-in RAM is 4 GB. But the second version is equipped with 256 MB of built-in and RAM. Also supported are microcode memory cards. Mobile phone Lenovo A316I BLACK Can address 16 GB. The second modification (without the "i") supports external drives with the same amount of memory.

Autonomy and battery

The Lenovo A316I DUAL SIM BLACK comes with a 1300 milliamp / hour battery. Its capacity is enough for 3-4 days of battery life without recharging the battery. On the one hand, immediately 2 SIM cards strongly use its capacity. On the other hand, an energy-efficient processor, a small screen diagonal (only 4 inches) and competent optimization of Chinese engineers can allow and work longer on one charge. If desired, and a minimum load capacity of 1300 milliamps per hour may be enough in this case, even for a week. So here at the "A316" things are not so bad.

OS

As noted earlier, there are two modifications to this smart phone model. The difference in their name is that one of them has an index "i", and the other does not. In addition to the different amounts of memory in them, they also differ in the versions of the operating system. If the first one has a completely modern "Android", which has a version of "4.2", then the second device is running under both the morally and physically obsolete "2.3.6". In the latter case, problems with installing some programs are possible. Therefore, such a purchase looks not entirely appropriate.

Software

Smart phones brand "Lenovo", except for the OS, have a fairly wide range of pre-installed software. But in our case this is not very good. The younger "A316" has on board 256 MB of RAM and built-in memory, which is immediately occupied by this software. That is, the user without a memory card can not do. Although the memory is much larger (512 MB and 4 GB respectively) in the smartphone Lenovo A316I BLACK, reviews Indicate that this is not enough for today. So without an external drive, and in this case can not do. Among the pre-installed software you can distinguish antivirus, a set of applications from Google and standard utilities (calculator, calendar, etc.). If you want to uninstall something from this, it just will not work. Immediately need to get root-rights, and then just delete unnecessary software. Another problem is that there may be problems with the firmware in the future after uninstalling.

Communications

A fairly modest set of communications for this model of the smartphone. The following information transfer options are supported:

• "Wai Fai" - the main and fastest way to get data from the global web.
• "Blutuz" - the ideal solution for those cases where files and data of a small size must be transferred or received on a similar device.
• "A-ZHPS" is a navigation system. In the presence of coverage in the networks of the 2nd and 3rd generation allows you to accurately determine your location.
• MicroUSB is a wireline interface that can be used both for charging the battery and for resetting data to a PC.
• 3.5 mm audio jack is used to connect external speakers.

Let's sum up the results

Something weird is not to be expected from the Lenovo A316I BLACK level device. The price for it starts at $ 40. Cheaper, indeed, nowhere. Any option that is installed in it and functions successfully is already a plus. As, for example, a camera or an acoustic system. Yes, they are, but their technical specifications are not pleasing to the eye. But still it is in this model of the smartphone. If we start from the amount of memory and the version of the installed operating system, then the purchase of the device with the index "i" is more preferable. RAM at it in 2 times more - 512 Mb, capacity of the built in store makes 4 Gb. Yes, and the OS version 4.2. In turn, simply "A316" has RAM and built-in memory of 256 MB and the version of "Android" in it is morally and physically obsolete - 2.3.6. Therefore, when choosing a new inexpensive smartphone, it's better to look towards the Lenovo A316I BLACK. Feedback from the owners of this device is only confirmed.