BQ-5517L Twin Pro smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

The main feature of the BQ brand smartphone is that it has a hardware platform that Russian developers have worked on, they also develop the appearance and design of the smartphone. The assembly is Chinese, but it is also carried out under strict Russian control. Thanks to these features, the smartphone has two important advantages, one of which is its low cost, and the second is the absence of possible problems with warranty service. The BQ smartphone is affordable, while its quality fully meets the declared value. The characteristics and functionality of the device meet the modern requirements of users.

The recently released models of this famous brand are BQ-5516L Twin and BQ-5517L Twin Pro, the latter will be discussed in this article.

What is the difference between the considered smartphone model and the younger novelty? First of all, a large amount of built-in and RAM - 4 GB and 32 GB versus 2 GB and 16 GB, respectively. In addition, the BQ-5517L Twin Pro has a thin body and a large diagonal FullHD-display, a fingerprint scanner and the function of unlocking the screen by face (Face Unlock). Support for two SIM cards at the same time with a memory card, three cameras (main camera with a dual module), as well as a good performance indicator that allows you to run large games and applications, which will delight gamers.

Specifications

1. Processor - eight-core MediaTek MT6750;
2. Video processor - Mali-T860 MP2;
3. Battery - 3080 mAh capacity;
4. Built-in memory - 32 GB;
5. The amount of RAM - 4 GB;
6. Support for memory cards up to 32 GB;
7. Supports 2 nano-SIM cards with alternating operation;
8. Preinstalled operating system - Android 8.1;
9. Screen - touch color multitouch, capacitive, IPS-matrix,
10. Screen diagonal - 5.5 inches;
11. Image size 1920 × 1080 (401 ppi), aspect ratio 16: 9;
12. The display glass is scratch resistant;
13. Rear (main) camera - dual 13/2 MP, rear LED flash and autofocus, movie recording function;
14. Front camera - 8 MP;
15. Support for audio formats - MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA;
16. Support for the main communication bands - GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, VoLTE, support for LTE bands - 2100, 1800, 850, 2600, 900, 800 MHz;
17. Interfaces - Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB;
18. Satellite navigation system - GPS;
19. Device dimensions - dimensions 77x154x8.2 mm (WxHxT), weight 154 g;

Additional functions:

• voice control;
• voice dialing;
• flight mode;
• light sensors, proximity;
• fingerprint scanner;
• Face Unlock function;
• Lantern;
• USB-host.

The average cost of a smartphone is 10,000 rubles.

Appearance, design, equipment

The BQ-5517L Twin Pro smartphone comes in a dense bright red cardboard box, on the back of which is information about the main technical characteristics of the device.

The kit includes the smartphone:

• Power Supply;
• USB - cable;
• special clip for the SIM card tray;
• user's manual;
• warranty card.

The case is monolithic, as for the color design, the BQ-5517L Twin Pro is available in two versions - gray-silver and gold (champagne).Both color schemes look restrained, and the device as a whole has a rather strict classic appearance. This is not a bezel-less smartphone, there are quite noticeable stripes at the top and bottom of its screen, made in the same color as the smartphone. The camera and sensors are located at the top, the control buttons (touch) are at the bottom. On the right side are the main function buttons, such as the power button and the volume control button. The latter has a dotted surface texture, making it impossible to confuse it with the adjacent key. On the back there is a dual main camera, a flash and a fingerprint scanner panel. It should be said about the scanner that it reacts quickly, and several variants of prints can be stored in memory.

The lower part of the rear side is equipped with a speaker, designed to avoid contact with the surface when the smartphone is in a prone position. This ensures that the sound is not muffled and the speaker does not deteriorate.

On the top and bottom edges of the smartphone, there are standard jacks for connecting headphones (3.5 mm audio jack) and a charger. Also at the bottom of the device there is a microUSB port (there is support for connecting an OTG cable, with which it is possible to turn Twin Pro into an external battery for another smartphone) and the main microphone.

One of the nice features of this model is the ability to connect both nano-SIM-cards and a memory card at the same time. This is an undoubted advantage of the smartphone and the user should not "sacrifice" one of the SIM-cards in favor of the memory card.

The body of the device is plastic, thanks to which the smartphone is thin and has a low weight, while the body is quite durable. The structure does not creak, has no gaps, does not bend when pressed.

In addition, the BQ-5517L Twin Pro smartphone has a highly durable Gorilla Glass 3, which eliminates minor physical damage and scratches. The device has rounding on the side edges, its dimensions are 154 x 77 x 8.2 mm (width, height, thickness, respectively), and the weight is only 154 grams, which guarantees comfort and ease of use.

• ergonomic and convenient device;
• neat, light and thin smartphone;
• attractive, discreet design;
• the set includes a protective film;
• affordable price;
• the quality of the phone fully corresponds to the declared value
• the device is well balanced;
• the presence of scratch-resistant glass;
• the ability to connect SIM cards simultaneously with a memory card.

• the main menu buttons are difficult to see in bright daylight;
• the presence of wide frames.

Performance and hardware

The BQ-5517L Twin Pro hardware platform is an eight-core (two groups of four Cortex-A53) MediaTek MT6750T processor, and a video processor responsible for graphics - Mali-T860 MP2. The amount of memory is good enough considering the budget of the model - 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in memory, these figures mean that the user can not only freely use the provided space, but also run applications and active games. At the same time, the BQ-5517L Twin Pro smartphone supports all modern games and popular mobile applications, when launched, the device demonstrates good operating speed and system performance as a whole. We can say that the performance of the smartphone is at a decent level, and thanks to its memory capacity, it perfectly copes with the simultaneous launch of several applications and mobile games, which will be especially appreciated by gamers.

• good performance indicators;
• the current version of the operating system is installed (Android 8.1);
• the device perfectly copes with the launch of office applications, web surfing, instant messengers and social networks;
• the available amount of RAM (2 GB) is enough for fast and well-coordinated work.

• a large number of unused pre-installed utilities and applications;
• not enough built-in memory;
• the smartphone does not handle heavy games.

Autonomy

The model has a built-in battery with a capacity of 3080 mAh, which is enough for 4.5 hours of operation without additional charging and with a continuously working display. With a variety of smartphone use - everyday running applications, surfing the web, communicating on social networks and instant messengers - the battery lasts for one day. With more intensive work - maximum performance and maximum screen brightness - the battery lasts for 4 hours, while leaving 20% ​​of the charge. The only drawback is that this model does not support fast battery charging technology.

• decent indicators of battery life;
• the smartphone can be used as an external battery for any other device.

• lack of fast charging function.

Display

The BQ-5517L Twin Pro is equipped with a bright screen (maximum brightness is 400 cd / m2), showing vibrant colors. Diagonal S-IPS screen 5.5 inches, FullHD resolution (1920 × 1080), InCell technology - these are the main parameters of the display of the smartphone in question. If we talk about the quality of the image in general, it should be noted that the screen has wide viewing angles, the picture is well detailed, while the brightness control is adaptive. The screen also has a uniform calm backlighting, the colors are slightly shifted towards cold shades. As for the sensor, it is accurate and responsive to touch. In addition, multi-touch supports up to ten simultaneous touches. The system interface is familiar and standard for the pre-installed OS (Android 8.1).

• comfortable screen brightness;
• saturation and richness of color reproduction;
• no problems with launching high-definition video;
• fast and accurate sensor.

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Cameras, photo and video quality

The main camera of the BQ-5517L Twin Pro smartphone consists of two modules, one of which (SONY) has a resolution of 13 megapixels, and the other - 2 megapixels, which allows you to achieve the effect of a blurred background ("bokeh"), adjusting the depth of field. The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels. The quality of photos taken in sufficient light is good, the level of sharpness allows you to achieve clarity and detail in the image, so that the photos are rich, realistic and natural. At low light levels, the photo quality invariably drops, but this phenomenon is observed not only in cameras of budget smartphones, but also in more expensive models, including flagships.

The autofocus of the camera is characterized by stable correct operation during photographing, but in the process of creating a video, it can independently reconfigure if the camera is in motion. If the video is taken with a stationary camera, autofocus works normally and does not perform autonomous actions.

Sample photos taken with a smartphone camera BQ-5517L Twin Pro

Photo taken in daylight

Macro Shooting Example

Photo taken under low light

• excellent photo quality during the day;
• high level of detail.

• low quality of photo and video shooting with insufficient lighting level;
• independent autofocus operation.

Communication

About this parameter, we can only say that the device supports standard, basic LTE networks, and the download speed is up to 150/50 Mbps. At the same time, the communication quality is at a fairly high level, the signal is stable, the sound quality is excellent - the interlocutor's voice is clear, undistorted, without interruptions. Also, the device supports Bluetooth 4.0 (with A2DP support) and Wi-Fi operating in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It is also worth noting the high quality of the built-in navigation system (GPS), with the accuracy of which the BQ-5517L Twin Pro can be used as a car navigator.

• high quality of communication;
• good sound;
• the accuracy of the navigation system.

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Features of the smartphone unlock function

A kind of "highlight" of the model in question is the variety of options for unlocking the screen, in addition to reading a fingerprint:

Built-in Face Unlock. This function does not work as quickly as a fingerprint scanner, often the response speed depends on the angle of the device, but the system works well, it recognizes a face accurately. In addition, it is equipped with an additional function - multiple faces can be added to the memory.

Smart Lock. This method makes it possible to unlock the device's screen using another device, for example, a bracelet connected via Bluetooth. When these devices interact, the smartphone does not lock the screen. Also, using this function, you can designate certain "safe" places (for example, your home), in which the device will not block the display. Leave the GPS on while using this method.

Unlock by smartphone location. The tilt sensor detects where and how far from the owner the device is.

Voice method. The screen can be unlocked using the "OK Google" command - the smartphone identifies the user using the voice pattern and disables the screen lock.

• a large selection of convenient ways to unlock the screen.

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Summing up, we can say that the BQ-5517L Twin Pro smartphone, having a low cost, is quite interesting in terms of its functionality and proprietary "chips". It has quality characteristics - a bright display, fairly high performance, reliability and autonomy. A big plus is the ability to use two SIM-cards together with a memory card, which makes the model in question even more attractive and provides convenient, comfortable work. Emphasizing the advantages of a smartphone, one cannot fail to note the good quality of the camera, according to the characteristics of which the device confidently bypasses competitors in its price niche.

The proprietary features of the smartphone - the touch-sensitive menu buttons, frames around the display, screen unlocking functions, placed on the case, make it unusual and add a kind of zest.

Possessing all of the above qualities, the BQ-5517L Twin Pro smartphone is perfect for those who want to get a good, balanced device with a decent, stable system and at the same time not make serious money spending.