Nokia XL is the company's alternative offering for fans of the Android operating system. An attempt by Nokia to take over another part of the smartphone market. Let's take a look at the Nokia XL user reviews, as well as the characteristics of experts, and try to determine based on them whether this company will be able to achieve what they want? What is good about this phone? How do those who have purchased and tested its capabilities speak of it?
About good
About Nokia XL, reviews indicate that the phone on this operating system works stably - it does not freeze. Convenient to use. It has a clear interface and fits comfortably in the hand. When using, there are no slowdowns. All communications work perfectly. Signal reception and transmission is reliable both via telephone networks and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Has a good camera. The flash works great. The battery holds up well. Users also refer to the advantages:
- big screen;
- decent power device;
- loud speaker;
- the ability to switch between SIM cards;
- front camera with Skype support.
Ohbad
About Nokia XL user reviews indicate that it does not sync with PC. It is not possible to install applications on a memory card. The Android operating system has been stripped down. Few applications on the "Market". Heats up quickly and intensely. There are problems opening the back cover.
About cost and operating system
XL is, one might say, the "big brother" X from Nokia. You can buy it on average for 7000 rubles. The device works on the basis of its own firmware, bringing the appearance of the interface closer to Windows Phone. This, of course, limits the possibilities and makes it impossible to access services from Google, including Play.
What's in the box?
Included with the device:
- headset, unfortunately, without a call key;
- charger that connects to microUSB.
Nokia XL Dual, review: briefly about the main thing
The screen is made using TFT IPS technology and has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, or 187 dots per inch. The processor of the device is dual-core with a frequency of 1 GHz. RAM - 768 MB. The built-in memory of the smartphone is 4 GB. Dimensions - 41.4 x 77.7 x 10.9 mm. These Nokia XL specifications say a lot, but do not allow you to appreciate this device.
Appearance
Let you explore the look of Nokia XL photo. The buyer is offered a wide variety of colors. It is possible to install a phone cover of a different color. The build quality of the phone can be calledideal. Given that it is collapsible, when you hold it in your hand, it is not felt. Thanks to the polycarbonate of which the body is made, the phone does not scratch, does not slip, pleasant and firm to the touch. Its front side is completely covered with glass. The five-inch display has an aspect ratio of 16:10. Directly above it is the peephole of the front camera. There are also light and proximity sensors. Under the display, the manufacturer has placed touch keys.
A microUSB connector is located at the bottom end. The top has a 3.5mm headset jack. The right end bears a polycarbonate volume rocker. Below it is a lock/on button.
In the middle of the rear panel is a camera eye, above which is a flash. There is a speaker in the back bottom of the case.
Easy removable cover hides battery, dual SIM slots and microSD slot.
Ergonomics of the device
Ease of use of Nokia XL Dual SIM is ensured by its light weight - only 190 grams, well-thought-out button layout, rounded back cover. Despite its size, it fits comfortably in the hand. Its shape follows the shape of the palm. The rough body inspires confidence that the device will not slip out of your hand. The lock and volume keys fit comfortably under your fingers, allowing you to operate the device with one hand.
Screen
He is quite large and bright in this device. In general, pleasant, but still budget. Differs in high quality of execution, hascorrect color reproduction and fairly wide viewing angles. I would like the pixel density to be higher, but this is quite enough so that the eyes do not get tired when working with the device for a long time.
The disadvantages include weak protection against glare. No matter how you turn the device, reflections cannot be avoided. The finger glides freely on the screen, which pleases with the fact that it does not get very dirty.
Interface
The most interesting thing about this device, of course, is its interface. In it (which may upset admirers of this software) there is very little left of Android. The firmware was developed on the basis of an outdated version of this operating system. The new interface is called Fastlane, since there is practically nothing left of the old one. We must pay tribute to the developers - it turned out to be very simple and understandable and prettier than "Google".
Icons located on the poles have a multi-colored background. The screen can be scrolled down like a web page, which is visual, convenient and pretty. At the top is a search bar, using which you can easily search the Internet and open applications.
Swipe opens the curtain from bottom to top, where you can switch between SIM cards, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, mute, etc. It's bad that there is no flashlight icon here.
The only place that clearly indicates that this is still "Android" is the settings menu. It is like all "Googlephones". The Fastlane interface, if desired, can be changed to another "launcher" - and the devicewill become more similar to Android devices. But it is not recommended to do this, as the installed one is adapted for this device and is much more convenient than the others.
There are no non-screen keys, which allowed us to give more space to the screen. There is only one touch key. A short press returns to the previous position, a long press takes you to the home screen (which, of course, is very convenient to use).
To say that the device flies is to lie, but its speed is still very good. The device does not have long freezes.
Despite the fact that it is not tied to Google, the device allows you to use social networks and transfer photos. Although the device does not have the Play Market, all the usual applications can be found in the store from Nokia.
The choice in it, of course, is not the same as in Google Play, but there are no various viral applications and garbage. And "Yandex. Store" provides almost everything you need for a not very demanding user. At the same time, the choice is better than that of Windows Phone.
Advanced users will certainly be disappointed. But they can solve all their problems by flashing the device.
Photo-video
The virtues of all Nokias are their cameras. But you shouldn't rejoice too much, because this is still a state employee, and not a representative of the Lumiy line. That's why PureView is not here.
Main camera 5-megapixel. With its help during the day you can producegood enough pictures. But already with artificial lighting, they leave much to be desired. The device has autofocus and flash. The flash is more for show, but the autofocus is quite good. Color rendition is clearly dull. The image is easily smeared, so you need to hold the smartphone firmly in your hands and do not take pictures on the go - nothing good will come of it.
The front camera is only good for what it is. But for those who do not need a high-quality image when communicating on Skype, it is quite suitable. But for a "selfie" on Instagram, it's better not to use it.
Wireless interfaces
Smartphone Nokia XL Dual SIM does not indulge in a variety of wireless technologies. The smartphone does not support either MIRACAST or NFC. Of course, like others, it has a good Wi-Fi gadget and, although outdated, Bluetooth works stably without failures.
Autonomy
The device can function for quite a long time without recharging. This is made possible by a rather capacious 2000 mAh battery, a not powerful processor and a low screen resolution. Even the most active user has enough charge for a day.
The machine is in operation
Of course, it is not designed to play FullHD video. Not all 3D entertainment and heavy games will go with a bang, but everything else will be no problem. The speaker is good, but not the music one. Noises can be heard with a strong sound, so it is better to listen to songs with headphones.
Results from experts
Pros:
- design beauty;
- good build quality;
- great ergonomics;
- convenient and simple interface;
- two SIMs;
- long battery life.
Cons:
- no access to Google Play;
- CPU not powerful enough for a wide monitor;
- low res;
- not very good front and rear cameras.
Conclusions
About Nokia XL reviews indicate that this is a well-assembled device. Suitable as the first smartphone and those who are not very picky about this kind of devices, for which the size of the display, simplicity and clarity of the interface are important.
In general, having studied the reviews and characteristics of experts about Nokia XL Dual SIM, we can conclude that this device, despite the shortcomings (who does not have them?), Has every chance of winning the love of a certain category of buyers and part of the market for Nokia. We must give credit to this company - she tried. Than once again did not disappoint its fans, providing a fairly high-quality and balanced device.
