The Wexler brand is world famous for its e-readers and tablets, but recently the company has begun to produce branded smartphones. The first of them was a very stylish and thin ZEN 5. The phone turned out to be not only overall, but also powerful in terms of hardware characteristics. A detailed review of Wexler will help you understand the pros and cons of the model. ZEN 5.
General Features
Smartphone Wexler. ZEN 5 is a device with a five-inch screen and a rather modest design. The display supports FullHD, has excellent reflection depth, high pixel resolution.
Included in the phone - a powerful processor and video card, 8 GB of internal memory. On the other hand, the RAM of the device is only 1 GB without the possibility of expansion. If desired, you can use memory cards up to 32 GB.
ZEN 5 supports about a dozen different interfaces, including navigation. One of the main advantages of the device is its rear camera. Wexler's new product is a dual standard smartphone. Its approximate cost is 9 thousand rubles.
Case and connectors
One todayWexler smartphone is considered to be one of the best-selling representatives of the model. ZEN5 white. Its white body measures 71.5 by 142 mm. Each of the ZEN 5 models is considered ultra-thin - only 8.2 mm. The weight of such a device is approximately 142 grams. The body panels are tightly fitted to each other. According to experts, this is why over time the device will not start to play or creak. The front panel is a flat protective glass that covers the entire screen. The side faces are made of metal. The power button is located on the right side, and the volume control is on the left side.
At the top end of the case there are two connectors: microUSB and 3.5 mm. The microphone is located on the bottom panel. Above the display, as is customary, there was a place for the speaker of calls, the front camera and branded attributes of the manufacturer. It is worth noting that the smartphone has three touch buttons with illuminated icons at once: on the left - "Menu", in the center - "Home", on the right - "Back".
As for the back panel, it is rounded, made of metal. The rear camera with LED flash protrudes slightly in the upper area (horizontal format). The brand logo is located in the center of the back panel. At the very bottom, the device model is indicated. Slightly to the right is an external speaker. SIM-card slots are located under the back cover just above the battery. The device supports two standards: SIM and microSIM. There is also a microSD card slot under the cover.
Appearance
In general, the smartphone turned out to be quite concise and elegant. The device fits easily in one hand. The smooth surface of the back of the case does not make the phone slippery. It is easy to hold it in one hand thanks to the clear edges of the Wexler front panel. ZEN 5. Customer reviews show that the smartphone also does not leave fingerprints.
On the other hand, many users have problems removing the back cover. The connector of the latter is not very convenient. Difficult to remove and strong internal fastenings. Therefore, changing the same SIM card can take a long time. However, some users are even happy with this fact, because in the end the lid will not come loose. As for the buttons, they are at a convenient distance for the fingers. But here, too, there are drawbacks. The main thing is that the lock button is too small and soft, which is almost impossible to grope blindly.
The display of the smartphone is really large, so many experts suggest that the owners work with it with two hands. This advice will be especially relevant when scrolling through the feed.
Screen specifications
Display at Wexler. ZEN 5 capacitive. Diagonal - 5 inches. Manufactured using renowned IPS technology. Optimum display depth can be achieved by the SGX 544MP Series PowerVR Graphics Professor. Thanks to him, the smartphone supports 1080p. As for the pixel density, it is 441 dpi. The display also has a special protective layer against mechanicalNo damage to Corning Glass.
ZEN 5's screen eliminates distortion at all viewing angles. The display of the new Wexler product also has a high-definition display and a large margin of brightness. The latter allows you to freely work with the phone even without lighting. In sunlight, the screen may glare, but the image does not deteriorate. It is worth noting the sensitivity of the touch coating. The smartphone responds to even the slightest touch, while instantly recognizing gestures. The display is capable of simultaneously processing five actions.
Operating system
Built-in Wexler API. ZEN 5 is based on Android 4.2 with Jelly Bean firmware. The developers added the Wexler Play application to the engine, which is an assembly of the most popular basic programs. It allows you to seamlessly interact with online services. It is noteworthy that this application requires activation.
Other integrated programs include text editors, standard games, dictionaries, instant messengers, navigators, clients for social networks, players and a couple of dozen popular gadgets. Operating room the system of the device is nothing special, but it is very simple and convenient for constant use.
Performance specifications
Wexler. ZEN 5 is equipped with a quad-core processor from MediaTek MT6589T series. The device operates in the frequency range up to 1500 MHz. Thanks to this, the smartphone quickly copes with any load imposed on it by high hardware requirements. FullHD screen.
Despite only 1 GB of RAM, the phone practically does not freeze, there are no slowdowns in the engine, and the interface functions smoothly. There are no complaints about the launch of programs and web surfing. Scaling works quickly, pages scroll smoothly, without loading. The video stream plays instantly, regardless of resolution and format. ZEN 5 supports most of today's Android games. Here the performance depends on the minimum requirements. If they exceed the hardware capability of the smartphone, then soon the back panel will start to get very hot, and the image will slow down.
Camera Specifications
Included with Wexler. ZEN 5 includes two cameras: front and main (rear). The first has a resolution of 2 megapixels, and the second - 13. Only the rear camera has an LED flash, as well as the ability to autofocus. Built-in applications allow you not only to take high-quality photos, but also to shoot in 3D and panorama mode. The Perfect Portrait function automatically detects the face, reduces cheeks, smoothes wrinkles, enlarges the eyes. As a result, the user will be surprised by such a quick and wonderful transformation. HDR mode allows you to combine multiple frames.
As for video shooting, the interface has a number of additional useful functions: slow motion, file size stabilization, overlay effects, etc. The front camera is more suitable for well-litpremises.
Interfaces and battery
Several common modules are built into the smartphone at once. First of all it concerns 3G and GSM. Supported interfaces also include EDGE, HSPA, GPS, GPRS, a number of Wi-Fi directories and Bluetooth version 4.0.
As already noted, ZEN 5 allows you to work with two different operators at once thanks to two slots for SIM cards. Testing of all wireless interfaces did not reveal any errors or malfunctions. The smartphone is able to keep the signal for a long time even at the border of the propagation of Wi-Fi waves. The battery of the device allows it to work offline up to 380 hours. This is an absolute record among modern mobile phones. Nevertheless, the phone will operate for only 10 hours in the talk mode. It is worth noting that a full charge of the battery can take up to 8 hours.
Expert reviews
Despite the rather low cost, the buyer gets at his disposal a unique powerful mobile device, which in terms of characteristics and performance is not inferior to the world's leading brands. It would not be out of place to highlight the stability of such a device as the Wexler smartphone. ZEN 5. Reviews of experts show that the device is able to cope with any task, except for the most "heavy" games. Experts highlight such advantages as high autonomy and an excellent camera.
Customer Reviews
According to users, the main advantages of the device are support for two standards and a large bright display. Also on smartphonenote the high quality of photos and videos, long battery life, light weight and thin body. The bestseller in Russia is Wexler. ZEN 5 black. Reviews and positive comments from buyers reflect the perfect balance of price and quality. Consumers point out the difficulty in removing the back panel cover, a relatively quiet speaker and heating when running resource-intensive applications.
