Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 71.8 mm (millimeters) 7.18 cm (centimeters) 0.24 ft 2.83in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 143.1 mm (millimeters) 14.31 cm (centimeters) 0.47ft 5.63in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 9.7 mm (millimeters) 0.97 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft 0.38in |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 160 g (grams) 0.35 lbs 5.64oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 99.66 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.05 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Golden Grey |
| Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device. | Plastic Metal |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) |
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek MT6735 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than system memory, and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 |
| Number of cores GPU Like the CPU, the GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications. | 1 |
| GPU clock speed The speed of work is clock frequency GPU, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 600 MHz (megahertz) |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates. | single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 640 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 5 in 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 2.45in 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 4.36in 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115ppm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number colors that the screen can show. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 67.29% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Diaphragm | f/2 |
| Focal length | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image. | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard speeds shooting and video playback is 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Digital Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture is larger. | f/2.2 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. There is also an equivalent focal length that provides the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported video resolution additional camera. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the optional camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Angle of view - 84° |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 4000 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer (Li-polymer) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network. | 15 h (hours) 900 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 500 h (hours) 30000 min (minutes) 20.8 days |
| 3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network. | 15 h (hours) 900 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 500 h (hours) 30000 min (minutes) 20.8 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery. | Fixed |
- Body materials: plastic and glass
- operating system: Google Android 5 (ENUI 3.1)
- Network: Dual SIM, 2G/3G/4G (B1/B3/B7)
- Processor: 4 cores, 1300 MHz, MediaTek MT6735
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage Memory: 16 GB + microSD
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm for a headset
- Screen: capacitive, IPS 5 "" with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels
- Camera: 13 MP autofocus + 5 MP flash
- Navigation: GPS
- Extras: accelerometer, proximity sensors, FM radio
- Battery: non-removable, 4000 mAh capacity
- Dimensions: 143x71x9.6 mm
Introduction
About a month ago, we already published a material about this device- First Look. At that time, we did not have exact data (the fact is that even Huawei could not tell the details about the Honor 4C Pro), so we mainly relied on our experience and information from various applications.
A few days after the publication of the material, we were invited to the presentation of 4C Pro. It was held at the Artplay Design Center. At the event, we were told about the company's success, about the excellent promotion, about the development of the Huawei online store and, of course, presented the new product.
In Russia, the Honor 4C Pro smartphone can be purchased in the Huawei branded online store and in some other offline stores starting from April 14, 2016. The cost of the device is 12,990 rubles. By the way, in April there was a promotion (only a few days) when 4C Pro cost 11,990 rubles.
Design, dimensions, controls
The design of the novelty is quite simple, even the version of Honor 4C without Pro looked more original. The front panel is protected by glass (even after the announcement, it was not possible to find out the material more precisely), the substrate white color, a small pattern in the form of gray dots is applied. In the shade and under room lighting, these dots are invisible, but in the light they look good.
The thin edging around the perimeter is white matte plastic, the main edging is semi-gloss, metallic colors, the back cover is made of semi-gloss white plastic with a mother-of-pearl effect, slippery to the touch. WITH reverse side you can feel a weak relief pattern - transverse notches. They are not particularly felt in the hand, but are noticeable in the light.
The smartphone is sold in three colors: white, black and gold. In our review, the device turned out to be in the light. During the operation, no problems with the assembly were revealed: the case does not creak, does not play, the rear area does not bend to the battery.
The oleophobic coating is of poor quality, we can say that it is not there: fingerprints quickly cover the entire display, even a greasy coating remains.
Top: camera, sensors, event indicator. The speaker is loud, the interlocutor is heard clearly and legibly, the timbre is pleasant, closer to low frequencies.
At the bottom there is a speaker, microUSB and a microphone, and at the top there is only a 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the right is the power button and the volume rocker. From my point of view, they are quite strongly recessed into the case, it is not always possible to identify the first time where the volume is and where the lock button is.
On the back side: a camera with a silver edging, slightly protruding above the body, a second microphone and a flash.
The panel is removed. Below it are two slots for SIM cards (micro format) and a microSD slot. The battery is built-in.
Huawei and Meizu Pro 6
Huawei and samsung galaxy S6 Edge
Display
The Honor 4C Pro uses a 5-inch display. The 4C also had a similar diagonal. Physical size - 62x111 mm, top frame - 16 mm, bottom - about 17 mm, right and left - 5 mm each. An enterprising manufacturer specially made a black backing so that a potential buyer would think that here the frames are only 2.5 mm.
The screen matrix of the “firmware” is IPS without an air gap, the resolution is HD, that is, 720x1280 pixels. Density - 293 pixels per inch.
The maximum white brightness is 347 cd/m2, the maximum black brightness is 0.43 cd/m2, and the contrast ratio is 800:1.
The brightness graph is within the normal range, the gamma is excellent around 2.3, judging by the color levels, there is a clear dip in red, the temperature does not float and is around 7000 K. The data obtained is slightly smaller than the sRGB triangle, the gray color is almost perfect.
The brightness of the backlight is low, in the light the picture is hard to read. The viewing angles are maximum, however, under the slopes the image is a little violet. In general, judging by this sample, the matrix is not of the highest quality, but some parameters are quite good - contrast, gray color and temperature.
Viewing angles
Battery
The battery capacity of the novelty is 4000 mAh, which is very good for an inexpensive smartphone. Now "large" batteries are mainly the prerogative of purely Chinese devices.
According to my data, Honor 4C "lives" for two days with not the most active use. If you load the device, as they say, to the fullest, then you should expect about 20 hours. The device is able to work for 20 days (turned on in the "vegetable" mode without connecting to the network cellular communication). Games - 6 hours, videos - 12 hours.
Some chips:
- Fast charge: 3 hours of talk time after 10 minutes of plugging in
- Huawei Power Saving Technology 3.0 saves 30% of battery charge Smartphone can work up to 20 hours with just 10% charge
- The smartphone monitors applications that are consuming power in background, and suggests ways to optimize battery performance
- Charging function for other devices
Communication options
The device is equipped with two slots for micro SIM cards. Both connectors support:
- 2G: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- 3G: HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps
- 4G: LTE Cat4 up to 150 Mbps (Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
As for GPS (there is no GLONASS), it is lightning fast, detects satellites even in poor conditions of using the device, easily finds up to 11 satellites. GPS stability is average. The rest is typical for any budget Android gadget: Bluetooth version 4.0, Wi-Fi standard b/g/n. The device does not support OTG.
Memory and memory card
Inside the Huawei 4C Pro is 2 GB of RAM. This amount is sufficient for everyday tasks, and if we take into account that the device is inexpensive, then two “gig” is not bad. Built-in memory is 16 GB, about 11 GB is available for the user. There is a slot for a microSDHC memory card, the maximum capacity is 128 GB.
cameras
There are two of them, as in any other modern smartphone. The main module is 13 MP (aperture F2.0) and the front module is 5 MP (F2.2), there is a flash.
In my opinion, the cameras shoot very well, especially considering the low cost of the 4C Pro. In this sample, photos come out with accurate white balance and excellent sharpness. The most important thing is the absence of visible noise when shooting in the NSU (insufficient lighting conditions). Focus is accurate even at night.
The front camera has a wide viewing angle, the white balance is usually accurate, and the sharpness is slightly above average.
The video was disappointing: the resolution is only HD at 30 frames during the day and 16 frames at night. The selfie camera does the same.
Photo examples
Processor, memory and OS
The Honor 4C Pro smartphone operates on the MediaTek MT6735 chipset (ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit, 4 cores up to 1300 MHz). This is a simple chip, budget gadgets work on it. Still, the 4C Pro is a nimble little fellow: no stuttering, no stuttering, everything is smooth and fast.
The ARM Mali-T720 is responsible for the graphics. All games run, however, many shooters will slow down, so you will have to set the texture settings to medium or even low values.
With an active processor load, the case practically does not heat up, it remains slightly warm.
Performance Tests
The operating system is traditional - Google Android, version 5.1 with a proprietary shell EMUI 3.1 Lite.
Multimedia
The volume of the main speaker is high, the quality of the speaker is good, I liked it. However, if you close it with your hand or some object, then the volume decreases to almost zero.
Music player standard for Huawei. Unfortunately, it does not have a proprietary equalizer. The sound was pleasantly surprised: loud, clear, bass. There is a radio - no doubt a plus.
Conclusion
The quality of communication completely satisfied me, the GPS signal receiver showed good sensitivity in poor reception conditions, the vibration signal is average in strength, but it is felt in summer jeans or trousers.
I can’t say that Huawei 4C Pro is an ideal device in terms of cost, after all, the original 4C was sold for a “tastier” price. However, one must understand that the device of the previous generation hit the shelves in pre-crisis times.
Forte 4C Pro - battery. The gadget showed excellent performance in all modes of use. At the same time, the body of the device is quite compact. Of the interesting features: fast charging and the ability to charge other devices.
I liked the screen. Despite not the highest brightness, the matrix produces a good level of contrast, the colors are relatively accurate, the temperature does not “float” depending on the backlight level.
I would also give preference to cameras in this model among close competitors. The Huawei 4C Pro smartphone shoots nicely, it’s not a shame to show pictures on social networks or even store them in your home photo gallery.
If you do not find fault with trifles, then this great option as a workhorse: it works for a long time, shoots well, you can play any games and is inexpensive.
Competitors
Naturally, many comrades will advise taking something like Xiaomi Redmi 3 and other similar purely Chinese gadgets. In general, I agree: the same “Redmi 3” is the right choice, but you must immediately be prepared for the fact that, most likely, you will have to study the w3bsit3-dns.com website forum to identify glitches, bugs, firmware and other things. Xiaomi is now worth about 10,000 rubles.
As options:
- Lenovo Vibe P1m. It costs 13,000 - 14,000 rubles. Practically complete analogue Huawei
- Meizu M2 mini. Price - from 9,000 (gray) to 13,000 rubles. Everything is the same as Huawei, but the battery is 2500 mAh
- Highscreen Power Ice. It costs 11,000 rubles. Almost a complete analogue of Huawei.
- Body materials: plastic and glass
- Operating system: Google Android 5 (EMUI 3.1)
- Network: Dual SIM, 2G/3G/4G (B1/B3/B7)
- Processor: 4 cores, 1300 MHz, MediaTek MT6735
- RAM: 2 GB
- Storage Memory: 16 GB + microSD
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm for a headset
- Screen: capacitive, IPS 5 "" with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels
- Camera: 13 MP autofocus + 5 MP flash
- Navigation: GPS
- Extras: accelerometer, proximity sensors, FM radio
- Battery: non-removable, 4000 mAh capacity
- Dimensions: 143x71x9.6 mm
Introduction
The Honor 4C Pro came to our office a few days before the official announcement. Unfortunately, we have only basic information about this gadget, but already at the time of the presentation of 4C Pro, we can tell you some details, “talking” with a “live” device, and not with computer renderers from the network.
As soon as we receive official data and the final sample, we will write a full review.
At the time of writing, the cost and date of commencement of sales are unknown. I think that we should count on the end of April - the beginning of May at a price of about 12,000 rubles.
Design, dimensions, controls
The design of the novelty is quite simple, even the version of Honor 4C without Pro looked more original. The front panel is protected by glass (on this moment there is no information on it), the substrate is black, a small pattern in the form of gray dots is applied. In the shade and under room lighting, these dots are invisible, but in the light they look good.
The thin edging around the perimeter is black matte plastic, the main edging is semi-gloss, dark metallic colors, the back cover is made of semi-gloss dark gray plastic, slippery to the touch.
On the reverse side, you can feel a weak relief pattern - transverse notches. They are not particularly felt in the hand, but are noticeable in the light.
There is an oleophobic coating, it is not the most effective: fingerprints quickly cover the entire display, even a greasy coating remains.
Top: camera, sensors, event indicator. The speaker is loud. At the bottom there is a speaker, microUSB and a microphone, and at the top there is only a 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the right is the power button and the volume rocker. On the back side - a camera, slightly protruding above the body, a second microphone and a flash.
The panel is removed. Below it are two slots for SIM cards (micro format) and a microSD slot. The battery is built-in.
Huawei and Apple iPhone 5
Display
The Honor 4C Pro uses a 5-inch display. The 4C had the same number. The screen matrix of the “firmware” is IPS, the resolution is HD, that is, 720x1280 pixels.
The brightness of the backlight is low, in the light the picture is hard to read. Viewing angles are maximum, but at angles the image is a little violet. In general, judging by this sample, the matrix is not the best, but most likely the same as in Honor 4C.
Viewing angles
Battery
The battery capacity of the novelty is 4000 mAh, which is very good for an inexpensive smartphone. Now "large" batteries are mainly the prerogative of purely Chinese devices.
According to my data, Honor 4C "lives" for a day and a half with not the most active use. If you load the device, as they say, to the fullest, then you should expect about 15 - 17 hours. I'll go into more detail in the full review.
cameras
There are two of them, as in any other modern smartphone. The main module is 13 MP (aperture F2.0) and the front module is 5 MP (F2.2), there is a flash.
In my opinion, the cameras shoot very well, especially considering the low cost of the 4C Pro. In this sample, photos come out with accurate white balance and excellent sharpness. Most importantly, there is no visible noise when shooting in low light conditions. Focus is accurate even at night.
The video was disappointing: the resolution is only HD at 30 frames. The selfie camera does the same.
Photo examples
Processor, memory and OS
The Honor 4C Pro smartphone operates on the MediaTek MT6735 chipset (4 cores up to 1500 MHz). This is a simple chip, budget gadgets work on it. Still, the 4C Pro is a nimble little fellow: no stuttering, no stuttering, everything is smooth and fast.
Random access memory this model has 2 GB, built-in Flash - 16 GB, there is a slot for a microSD memory card.
The operating system is traditional - Google Android, version 5.1 with a proprietary shell EMUI 3.1.
In general, this is the usual inexpensive smartphone with more or less normal technical specifications(Only pumped up the processor). Compared to the previous 4C, of course, it doesn’t look so interesting, given that there are enough competitors for 12,000 - 13,000 rubles now.
For myself, I noted two main positive points: the excellent quality of the cameras and the capacious battery.
After the official start of sales, or at least the announcement, we will wait for the final sample and consider in detail all the nuances missed in this text.
The course taken by Huawei on inexpensive smartphones has justified itself. Due to the rapid growth of the dollar, prices for popular brands soared to a height unattainable for the mass consumer, and state employees like the Honor sub-brand became sales leaders.
Design and control Honor 4C Pro
The latest smartphone variant that complemented the lineup Honor, received the definition of "Pro" to the name, new material cases, a capacious battery and a more powerful processor.
The design of the novelty is very pleasant. Of course, the case is plastic, but Huawei's corporate identity is present in it. Particularly pleased with the manufacture of the plastic back cover is pseudo metal. Under different lighting angles, its texture changes.
When viewed from the side, the device looks impressive and even stylish, especially in black. Nothing superfluous on the front side - strict minimalism. The edging of the rectangular body with rounded edges only looks like metal, it is made of plastic, just like the panels.
The front side of the case is decorated with an original design decision - the screen protrudes from the black frame, so it looks larger than the real 5".
Taking a closer look at the screen of Honor 4C Pro, you can see that the frame glass has an inhomogeneous structure - numerous fine crystalline elements at the top and bottom.
Next to the front camera is a small LED firefly indicator that continuously notifies you of missed events.
The back surface has poles and minuses at the same time. The lid is well fixed, the pattern of plastic with metallized dressing is pleasant, it holds well in the hand, does not slip. At the same time, branded backlashes and squeaks have not been eliminated, they have moved from their predecessors to other places.
In the Huawei Honor 4C Pro model, they migrated from the bottom up to the rear camera area. Plastic rubs against the rim of the camera, bends slightly in the area of \u200b\u200bthe flash. If the owner gets carried away by the conversation and squeezes the phone harder in his hand, he will immediately respond with a displeased creak.
A removable back cover, of course, is more convenient in terms of repair than a monolith, but squeaks and a non-removable battery nullify its advantages.
The location of the main camera with a flash is unusual - in the center relative to the upper edge of the back cover.
At the bottom is a micro-USB port. On the sides of it there are two rows of holes. But only the left row is a speaker for sound output.
On the right side of the Honor 4C Pro phone is the usual set of control buttons: rockers - volume control and power on.
At the top is a headphone jack.
On a positive note: it is possible to install two SIM cards without sacrificing a memory card. Slots are available for everyone personally on the left side of the device.
The body of the smartphone is rather chubby than elegant, but within the acceptable range, not fat. It is a little heavy for such a diagonal, although some even like this weightiness.
The device is not “the best of the best”, but the cheapness does not hurt the eye. The unpretentious design of the smartphone is by no means faceless, it can be called a traditional classic. The assembly of the device is quite reliable.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Honor 4C Pro smartphone
Speaking about the advantages and disadvantages of the upgraded version of the smartphone, it should be noted that we are talking about a middle-class model, at an "anti-crisis" price. Comparisons should be made among those like him - not flagships, but "culturally" assembled mainly Chinese counterparts.
We note in the review of Honor 4C Pro a number of its advantages:
- Good quality for the middle class photography of the main and front camera;
- Sufficiently contrasting screen with a bright palette;
- Excellent autonomy;
- Challenging cameras with features;
- Slots for two SIM cards;
- Flawless firmware optimization;
- LTE support.
- Weak processor;
- Poor video quality;
- Night-slow autofocus of the main camera;
- Poor quality external speaker;
- Case creaks at the top of the back panel.
Specifications and equipment Honor 4C Pro
Honor's newcomer is endowed with the parameters most sought after by smartphone buyers. The prefix "Pro" does not mean that everything possible has been improved in it, you should not pay attention to it at all. The main object of modernization of the 4C line is a more capacitive battery. In addition to her, there are a few more changes, not always for the better.
Here is a complete set of technical characteristics of Huawei Honor 4C Pro:
- Model: TIT-L01;
- OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with EMUI 3.1 Lite shell;
- Processor: 64-bit MediaTek MT6735, 4 cores ARM Cortex-A53, 1.3 GHz;
- Graphic coprocessor: ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (600 MHz);
- RAM: 2 GB (32-bit, single-channel, 533 MHz, LPDDR3);
- Storage Memory: 16 GB, microSD/HC/XC card support (up to 128 GB);
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz), WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR, microUSB (USB 2.0) for charge/sync, 3.5mm headphone jack;
- Screen: capacitive, IPS, diagonal 5 inches, resolution 1280x720 pixels, pixel density per inch 294 ppi;
- Cameras: main - 13 MP, f / 2.0 aperture, autofocus, flash, video recording [email protected] fps, front - 5 MP, viewing angle 84 degrees, video 720p;
- Network: 2G, 3G (HSPA+, up to 42 Mbps), 4G (LTE-FDD: Band 1, 3, 7, 8, 20; LTE-TDD: Band 40), LTE Cat. 4 (150/50 Mbps);
- SIM card: two microSIM (3FF format), Dual SIM Dual Stand-by (DSDS);
- Navigation: GPS/GLONASS, A-GPS;
- Radio: FM tuner;
- Sensors: accelerometer, light and proximity sensors;
- Battery: non-removable, 4,000 mAh (possibility of charge reverse);
- Dimensions: 143.1x71.8x9.7 mm;
- Weight: 160 g.
Screen smartphone Huawei Honor 4C Pro
There are no complaints about the smartphone screen, especially since it is a state employee, in fact. It is somehow strange to demand “wow” characteristics from such models.
Despite the adequate price, the Huawei Honor 4C Pro smartphone got a decent display with good parameters.
The IPS LCD matrix at the heart of the display has HD resolution (1280x720 pixels), of course, Full HD would be better for such a diagonal. When working with text or on the Internet, pixels are clearly not enough.
Anti-grease oleophobic coating and tempered protective glass there is decent quality. It is difficult to scratch and scuff it, even if the keys are in the pocket with the phone, and removing fingerprints is easy.
The matrix diagonal is the most comfortable by modern standards - 5 inches. It's not too much, but it's not too little either. The phone is convenient to operate with one hand, it fits easily in your pocket.
Viewing angles are pleasantly surprising. The picture is not distorted at any turn of the smartphone.
The maximum margin of brightness is not great, so the screen turns pale in the sun with a direct hit of the rays. The minimum brightness value ensures comfortable use of the phone at night. In normal lighting, contrast, saturation and color reproduction are at a good level. If you do not pay attention to some fading.
Automatically adjust the light level using a sensor or change the color scheme and font size in the settings - at the request of the user.
Honor 4C Pro performance and memory
The main principle that the company adhered to when creating the Huawei Honor 4C Pro is economy. Which is quite reasonable - this is not an older model, but an average one, albeit a strong one.
At the heart of the phone is a MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor - an unpresentable processor in terms of power. This is the main disadvantage of the long-lived marathon runner. Although the clock speed of 1.3 GHz suggests that this is an uncut version of the processor, coupled with 2 GB of RAM, this is clearly not enough for resource-intensive toys.
The size of the built-in memory is standard - 16 GB, space available to the user- 10.55 GB. It can be expanded via microSD up to 128 GB. The memory card is used by default to save information.
A frankly weak processor is unexpectedly observed inside the Honor device of a company with ambitious traditions. The processor power had to be sacrificed to create an “anti-crisis” smartphone model.
The hardware part of a budget phone belongs to the category - "the main thing that works, and that's fine." This applies not only to the processor, but also to the Mali-T720 graphics module. There is nothing special to make claims: in the sector of centenarians with similar characteristics, it is cheaper than buying Honor 4C Pro, only Xiaomi Redmi 3.
To the credit of the company, it should be noted that the firmware is optimized for "excellent". Signal reception from satellites - more than 20 active, which is quite powerful. With 4G networks and Wi-Fi, everything is fine.
Honor is also good at multitasking. You can work simultaneously with several applications, there is enough RAM, and no troubles occur. Without freezes and failures, the smartphone launches both "native" and third-party widespread programs.
There is a slight delay when opening some programs, than in fairness, it should be noted that even flagships sin. For example, when starting a calculator or an SMS client. But the EMUI shell smooths out the braking with smooth transition animations.
Software Huawei Honor 4S Pro
Due to the low cost of the new Honor, the Android 5.1 operating system was installed on it with a stripped-down version of the EMUI 3.1 firmware. The firmware of the Lite edition partially lacks smart gestures, some applications are not preinstalled, and some entertainment goodies are truncated.
The number of missing programs is not so noticeable at first after purchasing a mobile. All Yandex, Mail.ru, Odnoklassniki services are available. Standard Applications: nice audio player, gallery, handy file manager and many more useful programs in place.
Built-in memory Huawei Honor 4C Pro 16 GB is enough. With normal, everyday games and tasks, the phone copes without problems. The interface runs smoothly, without critical freezes and noticeable braking.
Whoever has not encountered the EMUI shell does not know that, in general, this is a copy of Android without a dedicated menu for software, with numerous settings, beautiful icons and folders, and a proprietary notification curtain.
A few kind words should be said separately about the application manager. Its advantage is versatility. The user is given the opportunity to delete file garbage, set passwords for starting applications, and systematize their work.
In addition, there additional functions: energy saving management, blocking spam and unwanted numbers, traffic restriction. Everything works correctly, without failures and delays. With a comfortable and beautiful modified keyboard, it is a pleasure to work and type texts.
The capabilities of EMUI are not as wide as those of the fancy ZenUI shell for ASUS smartphones, but it can be attributed to those who have a lot of “everything”. There are users who like it. In addition, the “nimble” EMUI shell contains a number of useful features. Its refinement now allows you to operate with themes, has a lot of pleasant little things, and, however, it is better than the stock version of Android.
The sound of the smartphone Huawei Honor 4C Pro
With sound, everything is not clear. From the speakerphone, it is heard too loudly, with an unpleasant screeching timbre. There is not enough detail in the sound, crystal clearness. Of course, you will not miss such a ringtone, but I would not want to listen to music, watch clips and films with such a caustic sound. Vibration, on the contrary, is weak.
It's a completely different matter with headphones. Here the sound is quite good. The sound is clear, uncomplicated, it has clarity, fullness and good volume. Music lovers will not be satisfied with its quality, but for ordinary music lovers it is quite enough.
The multimedia speakers of the Honor 4C Pro smartphone are the same “budget”: loud, without clarity, but do not wheeze. The Music app is playing compressed files V FLAC format without quality loss. Therefore, it is recommended to listen to them with headphones.
The pre-installed FM tuner application needs a shortwave antenna, which is an audio headset. Radio broadcasts are output to multimedia speakers, not just headphones.
There is a useful Voice Recorder application. The presence of 2 microphones makes it possible to record normal and stereo sound with the removal of extraneous noise in the Lecture and Meeting modes.
Main and front cameras Honor 4C Pro
The device is equipped with the main and front cameras of 13 megapixels and 5 megapixels, respectively. Both cameras are not simple, they have their own characteristics.
There are no complaints about the quality of the pictures taken in daylight: the pictures are well detailed, colorful, and auto mode functions decently. This is due to the back-illuminated BSI sensor, high-aperture optics and a protective lens coating. The coating guarantees the purity of the photo and the safety of the camera.
For pictures taken in poorly lit rooms or at dusk, everything is different: “noises” are clearly visible, the picture is not traced. The subject of photography must be motionless so that the detailing is completed at least at an average level.
The HDR mode goes well, it allows you to stretch the picture to a good level in normal and not very favorable shooting conditions, with the exception of very very difficult ones. The Honor 4C Pro cameras are capable of panning and slow motion, they don't have a macro mode, it will take patience and time to focus on the foreground. The white balance is adjustable, which is already good.
Taking selfies with the front camera is a pleasure - quick and easy. Software for retouching helps to get rid of photo processing. There is also a feature - voice control photography. An 84-degree viewing angle allows you to capture not only your own face, but also a little of the environment.
Honor handles video recording satisfactorily, but the resolution is 720 pixels, and this is the maximum. It is thought that modern mobile device it is simply a must to have Full-HD instead of plain HD quality for photos and videos.
Autonomy Huawei Honor 4C Pro
The main advantage of the smartphone, its most expected improvement compared to previous version - accumulator battery at 4000 mAh. It was for her that he received such definitions as “marathon runner” and “long-liver”. Without recharging, the device normally functions for two days. Here the merit of a large-capacity battery, coupled with a non-power-hungry, small screen with HD resolution.
Testing showed that with the active use of the Internet, Honor 4C Pro had enough charge for one day. However, in addition to visiting social networks, photography was conducted, music sounded, navigation and LTE were turned on. This amounted to 4 hours of almost continuous glow of the display.
When watching the video, the phone showed itself well done and lasted 14 hours. It is capable of scrolling media files in Full HD format with full screen brightness for 10 hours. The battery also gave good performance to the over-played user - 7 hours without recharging.
You can increase the autonomy of your smartphone by turning on the power saving mode and refusing too energy-intensive applications. The user will be notified about their launch and will receive a suggestion to optimize the work.
Another feature - the phone can serve as a charger for other gadgets. This requires a special cord. The power bank mode is activated in the global settings of Honor Pro.
Price and video review Honor 4C Pro
High-quality anti-crisis smartphones are in demand in domestic markets, especially in last years difficult financially. Huawei has already proven itself well and was even able to increase the price tag for 4C by a couple of thousand rubles.
The approximate price of Huawei Honor 4C Pro is in the range of 11,000-13,000 rubles. The phone from the rival company Xiaomi Redmi 3 will cost less, but Honor Pro has more stable firmware and is officially presented in Russia. The price of another official competitor Lenovo Vibe P1m is higher with all other equal characteristics. Yes, and it looks less presentable.
Watch the video Huawei review Honor 4C Pro:
As a result, we get that the hero of the review is an inexpensive smartphone with decent technical characteristics. In terms of battery capacity, this is a long-distance runner, due to the huge battery. The smartphone is named the bestseller of the year as a reliable, nimble, but not powerful long-liver, for those who do not want to overpay for unnecessary features.
In our days of progress in mobile technology, few people are surprised by inexpensive and fairly high-quality equipment from leading brands from "under heaven". Firms such as Meizu, Xiaomi, ZTE, LeTV are rapidly pushing their competitors from Japan, the USA and Korea into the background. But today we will get acquainted with the smartphone of the largest company from China Huawei and its anti-crisis Honor phone 4C Pro.
As it is not difficult to understand from the name, it is a continuation or more advanced version of the Honor 4C smartphone. Since the younger model was very popular, and therefore, users did not have additional complaints about its improvement and the company Huawei listened to its fans and tried to take them into account and at least partially correct them. And here are the characteristics this smartphone.
Brief characteristics.
Housing made of plastic and glass. Display on IPS-matrix, 5-inch, resolution 1280 x 720 pixels. Processor 4 cores Media Tek MT6735P with a frequency of up to 1.3 GHz. (Cortex-A53) , 64-bit Video. - "Mali-T720". operating room android system 5.1 with "EMUI 3.1 Lite" shell. RAM 2 GB. The amount of built-in memory is 16 GB. There is a slot for micro-SDHC. Communication modules GSM, UMTS, LTE, two SIM cards are supported. Wireless interfaces- "Wi-Fi 802.11n", "Bluetooth 4.0". For navigation there are GPS and GLONASS. Cameras - rear 13 megapixels, front 5 megapixels. 4000 mAh rechargeable battery. The dimensions of the smartphone are 143.1 x 71.8 x 9.6 millimeters. Weight - 160 grams.
Design.
The smartphone is very similar to its younger brother, the body is still made of plastic. At the back, this plastic is a bit glossy. Back panel you can remove it, but you can’t replace the battery, only in the service. The smartphone slips a little in the hand, but this is easily solved by purchasing a silicone bumper.
Many will like the diagonal display with its 5 inches. Resolution for this size it is quite sufficient 720p. and grain is not observed. The brightness margin of the matrix in bright sunlight is a bit lacking, and according to this indicator, it somewhat resembles its predecessor. The viewing angle is also not bad, but sometimes a purple tint slips through.
This device has a 4000 mAh battery and this cannot but rejoice for such a state employee! If you load it lightly, in the average mode, then it will be enough for you for one and a half, or even two days. And if you actively play games and watch videos, plus the Internet, then most likely it will be enough for a day of full use with downloading. So in its shell there are various modes for energy saving, so if you use them, then in the talk + sms mode it will last a very long time. It also supports the function (which should be enabled in the menu) of charging other devices, that is, it can serve as a power bank, and all this thanks to its powerful battery.
The main module is 13 MP. with an aperture of F2.0, which is already very good. The resulting photos had good color reproduction, contrast and sharpness. The smartphone was pretty good at determining the white balance, which is rare for a budget phone. If you take a picture with low illumination, then the results will please you with a small amount of noise and accurate focusing. The front camera is 5 MP. nothing stands out, with an aperture of F2.2, but for selfie shooting this is quite enough. But the video recording in this device is not very advanced, since the Honor 4C Pro only shoots at 720p resolution and at a frame rate of 30 fps, and in our time, the dominance of Full-HD is already quite small.
The processor in the smartphone is not the most productive, so there are not enough stars in games, but thanks to the small screen resolution in the antitude tester, it scored 32,287 points. And this is enough for simple toys.
As of March 2017, the price of this smartphone varies from 9,950 to 11,000 rubles, and sometimes drops to 8,500 rubles during holiday sales.
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