A rather advanced entry-level smartphone is the Highscreen Zera S. Feedback from the owners of the device, technical specifications and hardware capabilities of this gadget are what will be discussed in this short article.
Package
This is a budget-class device, as a result, the Highscreen Zera S is standard equipment. The reviews say that there is only a charger, a cord, a speaker system and, of course, a user manual. The first and second accessories are backlit. Moreover, if the battery is fully charged, then they glow blue, otherwise, that is, in the process of charging the battery, they glow red. But the stereo headset looks like Apple EarPods, but with the only difference that the sound quality is far from ideal. Therefore, lovers of high-quality sound will have to purchase a good speaker system without fail. As with most similar devices, an external drive will have to be purchased separately.
Design, ergonomics and comfort
No exception amongdevices of the initial segment in terms of appearance and Highscreen Zera S BLACK. This is a classic monoblock with touch input. Its body is made of plastic, and the quality leaves much to be desired. A thin layer of paint is applied to the back of the gadget, which is erased during operation. To some extent, this problem can be solved with a bumper cover, but you will have to buy it for an additional fee.
The physical buttons for controlling the device are not standardly located. The one that is responsible for blocking the smartphone is located on the left edge. But the volume swing is displayed on the opposite side and is located on the right side of the device. The usual touch buttons fit harmoniously at the bottom of the front of the smart phone under the screen. Engineers have not forgotten about their backlight, and this makes it much easier to control the device in the dark.
Processor
The Highscreen Zera S phone is based on a processor that has already proved itself well in the mobile device market - this is MT6582. Only here before, the gadgets that were equipped with it belonged to the middle segment, and now these are budget-class devices. It consists of four A7 architecture computing modules operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz in peak computing mode. We can definitely say that its hardware resources will be enough for most everyday tasks. The only thing it definitely won't do is play 2K and 4K videos or the most demanding latest generation 3D toys.
Video card and graphics subsystem
The central link of the graphics subsystem is the Mali-400MP2 video card. This is also a time-tested solution that has proven itself well. It is this component that organizes the display of the image on the device screen. A standard display, like entry-level devices, is available in Highscreen Zera S. The overview of its parameters and characteristics is not impressive, but for such a device this is quite enough. The matrix, which underlies the display, is made using one of the most advanced technologies to date - IPS. The display resolution is 540x960, and this is quite enough for high-quality image display on the screen: more than 16 million different color shades.
Photos & Videos
The main camera is based on a 5 megapixel sensor. The developers did not forget about autofocus and LED backlight. However, the quality of the photo is still not the best. It is preferable to take pictures in good lighting. Then the result will be the best. The Highscreen Zera S BLACK has a similar situation with video recording. Reviews point to impeccable technical specifications - shooting is in HD quality. But the image stabilization system is far from ideal. There is also a front camera, the sensitive element of which is based on a 2 megapixel matrix. It is great for making video calls on Skype or third generation mobile networks. Well, for more, its hardware resources are not enough.
Memory
Unfortunately, the Highscreen Zera S smartphone cannot boast of an impressive amount of RAM. Reviews indicate that 1 GB of RAM is installed in this device, and the built-in storage capacity is 4 GB. RAM, of course, may be less, for example, 256 MB or 512 MB, but 1 GB is the minimum amount that allows you to run most applications and utilities today. 2.5 GB is allocated for the needs of the user in the built-in storage, and the rest is occupied by the system software. The situation is similar with RAM - about 500 MB is free, and they can be used at your discretion. The increased amount of free memory is explained quite simply: this device has a clean Android installed with a minimum number of applications and utilities. There are no additional programs that take up system resources.
Autonomy
One of the weakest sides is the autonomy of the Highscreen Zera S. Reviews of the battery indicate that its capacity (1800 mAh) is enough for 1-2 days of work at a mediocre load level. If this device is used more intensively, then this figure will be reduced to eight hours. But in the maximum energy saving mode, you can stretch a maximum of 3 days with a minimum load on the device. The main problem is the lack of system software optimization. Accordingly, the battery life on this gadget is less than that of similar devices.
Soft
The Highscreen Zera S smartphone uses the most popular platform for mobile devices today - Android (version 4.2.2) as an operating system. Of course, this is already an outdated option at the moment, but there should be no compatibility problems in the foreseeable future. Given that the device was released a long time ago, there is no need to expect updates. Otherwise, this device has a pure Android installed, on top of which there are no add-ons. Among other software, one can single out the presence of a standard set of utilities from Google and the usual built-in programs in the OS.
Communications
The usual set of communications is present in Highscreen Zera S. An overview of the hardware specifications of this device indicates support for such wired and wireless methods of information transfer:
- This mobile phone is equipped with GPS to navigate unknown terrain. If you install a route determination program on your smartphone (for example, Navitel), then this device can easily be turned into a full-fledged ZHPS navigator. It is also possible to determine the location using the A-ZhPS system (by the location of mobile towers), but in this case an Internet connection is required.
- The most optimal way is to download information from the global web using Wi-Fi. Its peak bandwidth is 150 Mbps. But in practice this value is much lower. However, the smartphone allows you to download and upload data in anyvolume.
- An alternative to "Wi-Fi" is a module that ensures the operation of the device in networks of the 2nd and 3rd generation. Only in this case, the information will take much longer to load. For 2G, the peak throughput is about 500 Mbps, and for 3G, it is 14.7 Mbps. In reality, these values will be, as in the previous case, significantly less. Therefore, this method is well suited for surfing the Internet, communicating on social networks and downloading or uploading small files.
- Another way to transfer information is bluetooth. With it, you can transfer data to similar mobile devices in a small amount and over a short distance.
- There is a micro-USB for connecting a backup external battery, as well as charging the internal battery.
- Another 3.5 mm port is for connecting external speakers.
Opinion of specialists and owners
Now about the strengths and weaknesses of the Highscreen Zera S. A review of its parameters indicates that this is a standard entry-level smartphone, that is, a budget device. The key parameter for this group of devices is the price, which at the moment is only 6,500 rubles. A similar device based on a 4-core CPU and with a display diagonal of 4.5 inches is almost impossible to find. This is what both experts and gadget owners point out.
Of course, the Highscreen Zera S has certain disadvantages.it once again confirms this. However, weak autonomy, a painted body and a small amount of internal memory do not seem to be such significant drawbacks, given the characteristics, warranty and low price of a smartphone.
