In 2013, the Russian brand Highscreen (owned by Vobis) launched the Omega Prime Mini smartphone. The manufacturer decided to surprise the market by supplying the phone with a large number of interchangeable panels of different colors. This, I must say, is an infrequent occurrence for the mobile gadget market.
According to some marketers, this move may indicate that the brand wants to win an audience in several target groups at once. It is understandable - young people, most likely, will want to "paint" their phone in colorful colors, business people will prefer conservative shades. Both those and others will be in the arsenal of the smartphone owner. Multi-colored panels will give users the opportunity to choose the best options in terms of compatibility with clothing, accessories, and at least with shades of an apartment or car.
Apart from original design approaches, what are the technological features of the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini phone? What makes it different fromVobis competitors? Our short review, based on a combination of opinions of a number of experts and users who tested the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini, will help us answer these questions.
Design
The design of the gadget aroused extremely positive emotions among many expert testers. Some liked the panels in color, others - the ergonomics of the case. Many experts note that the dimensions of the device are chosen very competently: with a diagonal display in the proportion of 4 to 3, their "formula" (126x62x7.8 mm) makes the gadget very stylish. The smartphone, according to experts, fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Of course, the small thickness of the body gives a special charm to the phone.
Which of the elements of the body of the device do experts see as the most remarkable? This is probably an elegant plastic edging on the front of the gadget, protruding somewhat above the display. Actually, the screen itself, according to experts, is protected by a very durable and scratch-resistant glass.
As we said above, the phone package includes 5 spare panels of different colors, fixed on the back of the case. Some of them are glossy, others are porous. The user can choose the most suitable and comfortable, as well as change them as often as desired. There are options for turning the device into a stylish gadget, which can be conditionally called Highscreen Omega Prime Mini Black, that is, with a black panel on the back. And after a few seconds, turn it into a democratic Red device,Blue or White with red, blue or white elements respectively. The panels are mounted on the body without unnecessary squeaks and backlashes. If you remove them, then several slots will open up - for micro-SIM, as well as for micro-SD memory. Many users find that the cover is almost superfluous for the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini thanks to the interchangeable panels.
The smartphone's voice speaker is located, like most other devices, at the top of the front side of the case. It is covered with a thin metal mesh. To the right - the front camera, as well as sensors - movement (approximation) and illumination. Like many Android devices, below the display is the touch home key. To the right of it is the "Return" button. On the left is the Menu key. These buttons are equipped with a soft white backlight.
At the bottom of the case is a microphone. At the very top is an audio jack, as well as a micro-USB slot. On the left side is a key that adjusts the volume level. On the right is the power button. The main camera of the phone Highscreen Omega Prime Mini is located, like most similar devices, on the back of the case. It is equipped with a small flash.
Screen
What are the features of the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini display? Its actual size is 53 by 95 mm. Resolution (540 by 960 pixels), according to experts, is sufficient for a diagonal of 4.3 inches, which the display has. The screen matrix has a rather high density - 256 pixels. Pixelation, noteexperts, with this indicator is almost invisible to the user's eye. The matrix is made on the basis of IPS, its quality is estimated as good (but some experts believe that the brightness is insufficient). Color reproduction, regardless of viewing angles, is of high quality. An interesting fact is that the touchscreen installed on the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini screen can handle 5 touches at once. The sensitivity of the touch area of the display, according to experts, is excellent.
Battery
Because the body of the device is very thin, experts believe it is difficult to fit a capacious battery into it. The gadget is equipped with a sufficient battery of 1600 mAh, which is very small for mobile devices of this type. The battery ensures autonomous operation of the phone, according to experts, about 6-7 hours at an average pace of gadget operation. If you run a game on a Highscreen Omega Prime Mini smartphone, then the batteries, as the testers found out, will last for an hour and a half, while watching a video - for 2 hours.
Communications
The smartphone is compatible with 2G and 3G cellular networks (however, if both SIM cards are enabled, then at least one must operate in 2G mode. There is a built-in Bluetooth module in the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini phone Version 3. There is support for Wi-Fi (with the function of an access point). The phone can be used as a modem for accessing the Internet. Many owners who left reviews about the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini device on the Internet like a large number of communication capabilities of the gadget.
Memory
RAM - 1 GB. Almost half of it is available. Flash memory - 4 GB. In fact, about 2.5 GB is available. The phone supports the installation of additional memory modules in micro SD HC format within 32 GB. The user can set in the smartphone settings which memory to use - internal or additional.
Cameras
Smartphone Highscreen Omega Prime Mini has two cameras. The main one has a resolution of 8 megapixels. It is also equipped with an autofocus module. There is also a front camera with a resolution of 2 megapixels. With the help of the main one, you can take photos within 3200 by 2400 pixels, videos - 1280 by 720 with a frequency of 25 frames / sec during the day and 8 at night. Video is recorded in a 3GP file, audio - AAC (quality - 96 Kbps). The sound is single-channel, the frequency is 16 kHz.
Chipset
The smartphone is powered by the Shapdragon S4 Play chip. Processor - Cortex A5 with four cores and a frequency of 1.2 MHz, made using 45 nm technology. Graphics accelerator - Adreno 203 chip. OS, which is controlled by Android 4 in the Jelly Bean version. This modification of the OS has, as noted by some experts who compiled a review dedicated to Highscreen Omega Prime Mini, a very comfortable interface.
Soft
The device is pre-installed with media player and radio. Expert testers note the high sound quality regardless of the volume level. There is also a built-in application for playing videos. You can manage files using the "Gallery". The gadget supports these formatsvideo files like MP4 and 3GP.
For typing there is a pre-installed software Google keyboard. It, according to experts, is characterized by ease of use, the ability to quickly dial numbers, as well as one very useful feature - gesture input.
To use the Internet there is a built-in browser, the quality of which is estimated by experts as good. The application is convenient to use, its speed is decent, web pages are displayed correctly. There are useful functions in the form of automatic adjustment of the text to the size of the display.
SE version: support for GPS and GLONASS
In addition to the "flagship" version of the smartphone, Vobis has released its sequel - Highscreen Omega Prime Mini SE. There are few differences between them, one of the most significant is the equipment of the new model with the GLONASS module. Experts point out that the phone is well adapted to work as a GPS navigator. The fact that the gadget is equipped not only with an "American" module, but also with a receiver for coordinates from Russian satellites, allows the user to very accurately determine the coordinates of his location. Navigation modules, experts say, run very quickly - within 15-20 seconds.
Other notable innovations for the phone in the SE version include a different processor (Snapdragon 200), as well as a more modern version of Android - 4.3.
S version: big screen and plenty of memory
There is another modificationphone - Highscreen Omega Prime Mini S. Its main difference from the flagship model is a larger display (4.7 inches) and increased internal memory (8 GB). Just like in the case of the SE version, Android 4.3 and a Snapdragon 200 processor are installed in this modification of the smartphone.
"Classic" version: big size and big battery
Our study of the smartphone would not be complete if we did not include a small review of the Highscreen Omega Prime in the "original", "classic" version, without the mini prefix. It is worth noting that there are very few differences between devices. The key features of the "classic" is that it has a larger display (4.7 inches), as well as a more capacious battery (2000 mAh). The gadget is also larger than the mini version. Its length is 139.1 mm, width - 69.8, thickness - 9. Other characteristics, as well as software and functionality of both devices are generally similar.
Expert CVs
According to the experts who tested the phone Highscreen Omega Prime Mini, this device, despite its "budget", may well compete in many functions with expensive models. Therefore, if there is no desire to overpay for a promoted brand, then this smartphone may be the best choice. The unequivocal advantages of the device, noted by experts: a thin and light body, a fairly large amount of RAM, a good quality display, and the presence of several interchangeable panels. Among the signs that, according to a number of experts, can be attributed to shortcomings: a battery with a low capacity, as well as not too highthe quality of videos shot with a standard camera. However, many users who left reviews about the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini smartphone do not consider these signs to be disadvantages.
In terms of style, the smartphone, experts believe, is equally well suited for both men and women. The elegance and at the same time the severity of the lines make it compatible with users of a wide variety of preferences in clothing and fashion.
Competing Solutions
The main competitors of the Russian smartphone are devices produced by the world's leading brands. Among them - phone Asus Padfone Mini, Samsing Galaxy 4th version and HTC One - also in mini-versions. The Russian smartphone is somewhat inferior in performance, however, according to experts, in practice, using the device for solving typical user tasks (listening to music, video, browsing the web) may not require special computing chipset power. Of course, one of the key advantages of the Highscreen Omega Prime Mini smartphone is the price, which on average in stores is 7 thousand rubles. This is about 30-50% lower than that set by manufacturers of competing solutions from global brands (Samsung, Sony).
User reviews
What can the reviews left by Highscreen Omega Prime Mini users (other than those we have already referred to above) tell us? A significant part of the gadget owners agree with the opinion of experts that the main advantage of the device is the price. Mostlyusers praise the phone and consider it a worthy alternative to solutions from the world's leading brands. According to a number of gadget owners, Omega Prime Mini is the best smartphone in its segment in terms of price and functionality.
Of course, a significant part of the praise concerns the personalization options due to interchangeable panels (we mentioned this at the very beginning). This option, according to many users, makes the smartphone a wonderful gift - both for yourself and for a friend or loved one. When you make a present in the amount of one smartphone, but it turns out, by and large, five - it's nice for everyone.
