Mobile phone "Arc X5" (Doogee X5): an overview, features and reviews.

Doogee company creates inexpensive devices with excellent characteristics. Especially the X5 model, released in 2015, stood out. What is a cheap smartphone and is it worth paying attention to it?

Design

Inconspicuous, this is how you can describe the phone "Arc X5." Like other models of the company, the device does not stand out against the general background. The modern user is interested not only in "stuffing" the device, but also in its appearance. Unfortunately, the "Arc X5" is not capable of boasting a bright design.

The decision of the manufacturer to make the corners of the device sharp enough reckless. The rectangular shape together with the usual coloring create a repulsive effect. The buyer, even knowing the characteristics, will not pay attention to the phone "Arc X5." The smartphone is made entirely of plastic, and the quality leaves much to be desired. Although the material seems light, the device weighs as much as 165 grams. The hand quickly gets tired of working with the device.

The main drawback of all the devices of "Arc" is fragility. Plastic is not the best quality, definitely not designed for falls. Minor scratches literally instantly appear on the phone's case. The problem will be fingerprints. The absence of an oleophobic coating can be seen from the number of prints and dirt on the device. Especially from the fingers the back panel suffers.

The external elements only worsened the appearance. At the back of the device were placed: a flash, a main camera and a logo. However, the matrix is not located in the center, but in the corner. This solution does not add to the attractiveness of the model. On the front side is also not very interesting. The display, controls, speaker, front, sensors and display are located on the front of the device. It should be noted that there are no illumination on the touch buttons.

The upper end was taken under the USB socket and the headset connector. The bottom of the device is a speaker and a microphone. The left side is empty, and on the right there is a volume control along with the power button.

Produced X5 exclusively in the black and white version. Standard colors further highlight all the shortcomings of the case. On the black version, finger traces are especially noticeable, and the white focuses on the corners of the device. The only justification for such a repulsive design is low cost.

Camera

I got the phone "Arc X5" matrix in five megapixels. Slightly improves the quality of software interpolation of the camera to 8 MP. Of course, the pictures lack the sharpness and detail. The image is decent, like for 5 megapixels. Expect more from a cheap device is not worth it.

The HDR function improves the situation, allowing you to get rid of the blur a little. There is also a macro mode in "Arc X5". The smartphone is able to make good pictures of the text, but only with good lighting. Actually, the entire amount of work depends on the amount of light. Under ideal lighting, the image resembles 8 MPs. Although in most cases the photo corresponds to cheap devices.

The device is able to record movies with Full HD-quality. However, in reality, the video, like the photo, is blurred. It is especially problematic to shoot objects in motion.

Corresponds to the price and front. A matrix of 2 MP was installed as the front camera. Frontalka is suitable for video communication and in some cases for photo. The user can make a self-portrait only in good lighting.

Display

Really surprise the phone "Arc X5" its screen. The manufacturer equipped his offspring with a 5-inch display. Of course, there is a similar diagonal in other state employees, but the resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels is very rare. It is almost impossible to notice the "cubes" on the screen.

Not without the usual for modern devices IPS-matrix. The brightness and overview of the Doogee X5 is much better than the devices using TFT technology. There is a slight distortion of the picture when tilted, but you can forgive the budget-holder. With brightness, too, problems should arise. Of course, on a sunny day the controller will have to be set to maximum.

The display has one unpleasant feature. The sensor of the device supports only two touches. At work, this should not be affected, although there may be difficulties in games.

Autonomy

Equipped with a battery for 2400 maH. Although the claimed capacity of the manufacturer is still slightly different from the real one. In reality, the phone's battery is only 2200 maH. But even this difference did not affect the excellent autonomy. The smartphone will "live" with minimal use for two whole days. Calls, work with the Internet and small tasks "will plant" the battery for a day. Viewing the video significantly discharges the "Arc X5". Smartphone when playing movies will work only 6 hours.

Memory

The manufacturer installed a whole gigabyte of RAM in the "Arc X5". Characteristics are suitable not only for everyday tasks, but also for games. Usually 512 MB are found in cheap devices, but, apparently, the savings on the camera and design allowed the company to "fork out" and increase productivity.

The situation with our own memory is not bad either. The phone received 8 GB from the manufacturer. Available for use is slightly smaller, only 5.5 GB, the rest of the memory is reserved for the system. There is also a flash drive slot for expanding the volume. Supports card device up to 32 GB.

Hardware

The "X5 Pro" arc processor is much more powerful than a colleague without a set-top box, but there is more to be surprised about the usual model. The device operates under the guidance of the familiar MTK chip for Chinese people. The 6580 model is a slightly stripped-down version of the 6582. The phone has four cores, each running at 1.3 GHz. Responsible for the graphics frankly weak Mali-400 MP.

Despite the cut-down version of the chip and a weak video accelerator, the performance of "Arc X5" is decent. The device will cope with most programs. With games, too, there will be no problems. The only thing that the user will have to do is to set the graphics to minimum.

Equipment

On the low cost of the device says its delivery set. In the box, the buyer will discover the X5 itself, the network adapter, the USB cable. This is the whole package. The cost of the device will have to include the necessary gadgets. For example, the user will need a headset, a cover for "Arcs X5" and, possibly, a flash drive. The user can not do without additional protection devices, because the quality of the material is low.

Connectivity

The phone is capable of operating in 2G and 3G networks. There is a GPS-module in the device. The smartphone supports the operation of two SIMs, but when you call one of them is disabled. Not without the usual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

System

In the "Arc X5" installed OS "Android 5.1". The system works stably and is well adapted for a smartphone. Over OS, the manufacturer installed its own shell. Fortunately, there were no "Chinese programs". Interesting too little, the usual system, without any chips and add-ons.

Cost

Particularly attractive in the "Arcs X5" price. The cost of the device varies from 4 to 4.5 thousand rubles. For such a democratic price, the buyer receives a powerful, albeit unattractive, device. The ability to install two sims and a powerful "filling" allude to the fact that the phone is an excellent choice for work and calls.

Positive reviews

The main advantage of the device is the presence of a large, bright display. The screen liked buyers quality, which is rare in cheap devices. Permissions HD is enough to view movies, games and work with the Internet.

Interest is also in the filling of "Arc X5". The reviews noted that smartphone smart. In games, the hardware also shows itself from the best side. For example, "Asphalt 8" on X5 is launched and works without any problems. Although the user needs to lower the settings to a minimum.

The amount of memory is also unusual for an inexpensive phone. At the disposal of the user gets a whole gigabyte RAM. Do not deprive the device and built-in memory. Available 5.5 GB with expandable USB flash drive look good even on mid-range devices.

Overview Doogee X5 especially pleased with the version of the "Android". The system significantly expanded the choice of installed programs. Users noted an unobtrusive shell, at least applications in Chinese there.

Most owners chose "Arc X5" precisely because of its low cost. The price is more than democratic, and almost anyone can afford it. Asking 4 thousand rubles for such a device looks just ridiculous.

Negative feedback

The main disadvantage of the device is his camera. Although it is not worth waiting for a good quality of pictures from a state employee. The usual 5-megapixel matrix is absolutely not stand out against the background of other devices. The camera lacks sharpness, detail and brightness. Only in good lighting can you get a good shot.

Design "Arc X5" is also frankly bad. The material is not of the best quality and the rectangular case resembles the cheap models produced a few years ago. Despite the price, the manufacturer could make X5 more interesting or at least round off the corners. Sorry users and prints on the device. The phone case is a "magnet" for dirt and fingerprints.

The result

Although the Doogee X5 has a lot of shortcomings and weaknesses, the device is definitely a success. Against the background of minor problems, the pluses look even brighter. A modern system, a high-quality display, a hardware part - they are the ones that smooth out all the shortcomings. Once again the company managed to surprise. Creating a cheap and powerful device requires a lot of skill.