Smartphone Highscreen Alpha Ice is a mid-range device with excellent design and support for two SIM-cards. It was developed by the Russian company Vobis, which is gradually becoming the technological leader in the global mobile device market. One of the most notable attributes of the device is a powerful 13 megapixel camera with a very bright flash. The Highscreen Alpha Ice smartphone is equipped with an FM radio module, like many other models of this class. Experts praise this modern phone for the highest performance, not only in comparison with devices in its class, but also in comparison with devices in the premium segment.
It is interesting that many experts note the similarity of the design elements (as well as the performance level) of the Highscreen Alpha Ice smartphone not so much with devices of the same class and one platform, but with a device from the camp of "ideological" opponents of Android smartphones - with the device itself iPhone fifth version. What exactly caused such surprising associations among the experts?
Box contents
Included with the device is a quick guideuser interface, battery charger, USB cable, simple-configured headphones and spare white back panel. There are no other devices and components in the box. Owners of Highscreen Alpha Ice will have no problems with purchasing additional accessories - a case, more advanced headphones, spare wires - all this can be bought at any communication store. Experts note the successful design and material of the packaging itself: it is made in blue and black shades and is made of high-quality cardboard with a fairly dense structure.
iPhone in Russian?
According to many experts, the proximity of the device to the iPhone 5 can be traced already at the design level. Some experts allow themselves some irony, saying that it would be more appropriate to talk not so much about the similarities between the Russian and "apple" concepts, but about their differences.
Highscreen Alpha Ice, reviews of which are mostly positive and are already found not only in the Russian-speaking segment of the Internet, but also on Western resources, is seen by experts and users as a worthy competitor to Apple's device. The owners involuntarily notice that there are essentially few differences. Of those that are clearly striking, except perhaps the absence of the Russian smartphone's proprietary Home key, which the iPhone 5 has, as well as dimensions. Even the edging on the case brings together the design solutions of the two devices. True, experts say, the back panel of the Vobis smartphone looks even too"budget". If you open the cover of the phone case, then several slots will open at once: for SIM-cards (regular and mini), as well as for MicroSD flash memory. By the way, there are two covers in the kit - black (with a matte surface) and white (smooth). They can be changed according to the style of clothing.
Originality of the concept
The main part of the smartphone controls is located on the right side of the case. This configuration is rather unusual for such devices, but experts consider its use a good find. So, on the right is the sound level adjustment key, the power button (and at the same time activating the display). There is not a single key or connector on the left side of the case. The smartphone is equipped with only two external connectors - for micro-USB and headphones. Below the screen are three typical touch buttons: "Back", "Menu", "Home". All are elegantly backlit in blue and white.
The body also has an LED that signals various events (missed signal, low battery, etc.) in different colors. The build quality of the case (although it is plastic, like most budget smartphones) is rated by experts as very high.
Screen
The display of the Highscreen Alpha Ice is quite large - 4.7 inches. Its resolution is 720 x 1280 pixels. Matrix technology - IPS. The screen is covered with a durable layer of glass. All these technological features predetermine the highest quality of the picture, regardless of the angle at which the userlooking at the Highscreen Alpha Ice screen. The display, experts believe, should be a special reason for the pride of the owners of the device. Even by this parameter, the Russian smartphone is comparable to the iPhone, the level of screen technology is beyond doubt. Touchscreen Highscreen Alpha Ice, like most similar devices, supports the function of multiple pressing. On the screen you can watch movies in modern format 16:9. Experts note that there is no layer of air between the protective glass and the display matrix. According to experts, largely thanks to this solution, high image quality and fairly large viewing angles are achieved. Of course, the IPS matrix also plays a role here, which is more technologically advanced than its predecessors (we are talking about TN, TFT, although even these types of matrices have their advantages).
Iron
The chipset installed in the phone is MT 6589. The processor is Cortex version A7. The video subsystem is controlled by the SGX 544MP module. The phone's RAM is 1 GB. Available built-in flash memory is 1.4 GB (optional modules up to 32 GB are supported). Smartphone performance testing has proven that this modern device can cope with the technical tasks assigned to it.
The phone, as the studies of experts have proven, easily launches applications, provides the necessary smoothness of movement between different windows, copes well with games, including those that are commonly referred to as "heavy". Many users, having read theexperts on the fact of testing the Highscreen Alpha Ice review, they say that the figures obtained are true. Smartphone owners run games and applications without any problems. The phone works extremely stable even in conditions of increased loads on the hardware.
Battery
The battery capacity of the device is quite modest - only 2 thousand mAh. With an average intensity of use, the battery life of the smartphone is about a day. Some users say that if you use the device sparingly, you can use recharging no more than once every two days. Users who leave feedback on the fact of using Highscreen Alpha Ice tend to evaluate the battery life of a smartphone as quite sufficient for themselves. Most owners of the device do not see the need to recharge the battery more than once a day.
Camera
Highscreen Alpha Ice camera has a decent resolution of 13 megapixels. This component works very soundly. Some experts have questions about contrast and overall speed, but there are no complaints about the quality of the picture. The capabilities of the camera are perfectly combined with the amazing quality of the screen: having taken great shots, the owner of the device can immediately admire them in plenty.
Of course, on a computer, tablet and other devices with a larger screen, the pictures look no worse (as well as when printed on a color printer). It is possible to record videos in Full HD format and30 frame rate stream. The quality of this type of multimedia, as well as in the case of photos, is very high. The videos look great both on the regular smartphone screen and on larger displays of external devices.
The front camera is also good - 3 megapixels. There is a powerful flash based on LEDs (and again we recall that a very similar one is installed on the iPhone 5). The main camera of the smartphone is equipped with an autofocus function. The program for the camera has a very comfortable interface: all the necessary elements are in sight, there is nothing superfluous. The flash, by the way, can also work in the mode of a sufficiently bright flashlight.
Soft
The smartphone is controlled by Android OS version 4.2.1. A branded shell, unlike many competing solutions, is not installed here (at the same time, the standard interface is very easy to personalize, so experts attribute this aspect to the positive aspects of the software stuffing of the Highscreen Alpha Ice phone). The firmware of the device is factory. If you look for promoted solutions in software, then you can note the shell containing a number of technical indicators that clearly demonstrate to the user the degree of processor, memory load, battery charge level and the quality of the operator's signal. As a rule, only the last two components are displayed in the interfaces of most other smartphones - and this is where some originality of the shell from Vobis lies.
Among the most useful pre-installed applications are an office program, a video player,phone book. There is a browser. If something is missing, everything can be found and downloaded on Google Play. Thanks to the high performance of the phone, installing applications is very fast. Launching programs and using them passes without failures and freezes. Unless, of course, the application itself is made with high quality.
Communication
Among the wireless interfaces supported by the smartphone are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. There is a GPS module. Two SIM-cards are supported (although one of them is micro, and the other is a standard format). The experts who decided to make a review based on the Highscreen Alpha Ice study did not express any significant complaints about the quality of the communication modules.
Expert CVs
Among the unequivocal advantages of the device, which are noted by users and experts, are excellent design, high quality of case materials, solid assembly, excellent HD-display, availability of a spare panel. The disadvantages of the device, experts include not the most modern OS and not very convenient spare panel latch. Some people complain about the sound quality from the main speaker, but the overall impression of the device is very positive.
In a particularly positive way, experts speak about the performance of the phone. In their opinion, the "iron" installed in the device is comparable in its level with the "stuffing" of the top models of the world's leading telephone brands. At the same time, the Russian smartphone seriously outperforms foreign competitors in price.
User reviews
Users praise the device. Many of them call the deviceuniversal, believing that the device is quite comparable in its functionality with a smartphone. Among the arguments cited by supporters of this thesis are the large screen of the device, powerful hardware, ease of use of the necessary slots. By far the number one factor for many users of the Highscreen Alpha Ice is the price, and quite a reasonable one at that.
In Russian communication stores, the device can be bought for 10-12 thousand rubles. (and in online stores you can really find even more profitable options). Experts call the ratio of cost, functionality and performance of the device one of the most optimal in the segment of mid-range smartphones.
