HTC rarely updates its lineup, not to mention smartphones that support two SIM cards. Be that as it may, last year saw the official debut of a modification that is notable for its relatively low cost and designed to meet the needs of modern consumers - the HTC 600 Dual Sim. The owners' reviews mainly characterize the model as a quite successful multifunctional device, which supports two cards. At the same time, most of them focus on the nuance that both of them are constantly active. Many other models from different manufacturers cannot boast of such a feature. The HTC 600 Dual Sim review is presented in more detail later in this article.
Appearance
The design of the smartphone as a whole can be called quite restrained, strict and typical for this manufacturing company. The only bright element on its body is the eat audio branding located on the side. In the case of a white version of the device, red is also highlighted.stylish rim. Placement of a logo under the screen became not absolutely clear undertaking, after all this space could be used more rationally. Unlike the now popular trend with the standard arrangement of buttons on devices of this kind, in the HTC 600 Dual Sim, the power key is also installed on top. As for the sound adjustment, it can be found on the right. On the top end there is a hole for connecting headphones. At the bottom is a microUSB port, as well as a microphone.
The case itself is made of plastic combined with an aluminum overlay. Plastic, although it is matte and rough, still makes the surface slightly unusual and original. It is very pleasant to hold the device in hand. The weight of the model is 130 grams, while its dimensions are 135 x 67 x 9 millimeters. Separate praise deserves the build quality and the rear removable panel, which does not creak at all and does not pay attention to itself.
Display
One of the most expensive elements in any smartphone is the screen. HTC 600 Dual Sim was no exception. The characteristics of the display of this device are largely due to the underlying high-quality matrix such as Super LCD2. The screen size is 4.5 inches, while its declared resolution is 960 x 540 pixels. The backlight can be adjusted both manually and automatically. As for pixelation, it is not traced here. The horizontal and vertical viewing angles are different. Due to the lack of airlayer image is viewed quite clearly and well, and the colors are transmitted correctly. Along with this, in the case of functioning opposite the sun, there is not a strong, but still a distortion of colors. In any case, HD resolution for the HTC 600 Dual Sim could be quite appropriate. Feedback from many experts is a clear confirmation of this.
Working with two SIM cards
The possibility of the model functioning simultaneously with two SIM cards is organized quite simply. The first slot is for using a card that will work with 3G networks, while the second slot is used for 2G type connections. The priority mode for information transfer is set in the menu. The choice of a suitable SIM card is carried out immediately before a call or sending a message. In addition, a separate key is provided for each of them. It should be noted that HTC 600 Dual Sim uses two radio modules at the same time, which are independent of each other. Thanks to this, both cards are always available. Moreover, two of them can even talk at the same time. Such a feature is very rare even for the modern market of smartphones and phones.
Calls
All calls are displayed in a separate section, where they are marked with different colors depending on the type of calls (incoming, outgoing, missed). Since the list is general, the list will be quite long. The convenience of the virtual keyboard used in the device is due to the quick search function ascontacts and numbers. If desired, the user can additionally display data from social networks in one list or remove information that is unnecessary for him. For each of the contacts recorded in the memory, a large number of information fields are provided. All numbers from the phone book can be divided into groups with individual pictures and signals assigned.
Messages and email
No less interesting in the HTC 600 Dual Sim is the message menu, the main feature of which is the ability to scale fonts and create so-called hidden message groups where "secret" SMS will be stored. As noted above, the keyboard of this device can be called quite comfortable. Typing messages is quite easy, aided by the large screen size. You can enter text using a function that automatically corrects typos and spelling errors.
Working with mail in the model is carried out by two independent applications. With the help of the first of them (it works exclusively with the Gmail system), the user creates the corresponding account when the smartphone is first launched. In the future, the box is configured automatically. The second application is designed to collect and send letters through other mail services.
Specifications
Deserve separate words in the HTC 600 Dual Sim smartphone characteristics of the device from a technical point of view. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor with four cores. It functions ona frequency of 1.2 GHz. The amount of internal memory is 8 GB. At the same time, it should be noted that almost half of it is reserved for system resources, so it is recommended to buy this model immediately with an additional memory card (drives up to 32 GB are supported). The device has 1 GB of RAM. In general, it functions quite smoothly and normally. If there are slight delays, then they are associated with 3D games and switching applications in the menu.
Battery
Similarly to many other models from this manufacturer, the HTC 600 Dual Sim is also equipped with a replaceable battery with a capacity of 1860 mAh. The instruction that comes with the smartphone says that it lasts for 11.1 hours of talk time and 577 hours of standby time. As practice shows, when operating under standard conditions with two active SIM cards, the device will be able to work without recharging for a maximum of one day. If you turn on video recording at maximum brightness, it will be completely discharged in about five hours. If desired, you can activate the standby mode, however, in this case, the backlight level and the processor frequency will decrease. Moreover, the screen and access to the Internet will be locked.
Photos & Videos
The main camera of the HTC 600 Dual Sim is equipped with a bright flash, auto focus and HD video recording. Its resolution is 8 megapixels. The quality of pictures and recordings, as for devices belonging to this class, can be calledpretty high. Among other things, the model is equipped with a special chip, which is an autonomous device, the main purpose of which was the implementation of photographic operations. Thanks to him, the application starts almost instantly. In addition to the main one, the device also has an additional front camera with a resolution of 1.6 megapixels, which can be used for video calling and creating so-called selfies.
Music
The standard smartphone player provides the ability to see media data and song covers, as well as create playlists. Equalizer is not provided here. Instead, HTC Desire 600 Dual Sim offers only such an option as Beats Audio, which absolutely does not spoil the sound quality, as in many other models. Due to it, while listening to music, the settings are selected and changed automatically. Switching tracks can be done using the widget displayed on the locked screen. The smartphone boasts loud speakers and excellent sound when using headphones. Among other things, there is an application here that allows you to listen to music even through Internet radio, as well as determine the names and artists of songs that sound nearby.
Firmware update
To save money, it is recommended that a device such as the HTC 600 Dual Sim be updated with a wireless internet connection. It can be done quite simply even by an ordinary smartphone user who, with a similarnever encountered. To do this, first you need to go to the settings menu in the "About phone" section. It is in it that information about the existing firmware is displayed. Next, you need to click on the "System Update" button, after which the process of downloading files will begin. The main two nuances to keep in mind when performing these manipulations are the availability of the required amount of free memory, as well as the fact that the device cannot be used (or turned off) during the download. After the installation of new files is completed, the smartphone will reboot on its own.
Conclusions
Summing up, first of all, you should focus on the fact that the device belongs to a very small group of smartphones with two full-fledged radio modules. This fact often becomes decisive in favor of the model and makes it the best solution in its price segment for those people who spend a lot of their time on telephone conversations. Of course, some other characteristics of the device are also very good - high performance, a good display and powerful stereo speakers. The only significant drawback is not the best battery. Be that as it may, the short duration of his work was the result of the above virtues. As for the cost of the HTC 600 Dual Sim, the average price of the smartphone is 440 US dollars.
