Vivo NEX S2 smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

In December 2018, the Vivo brand promises to present to the public a novelty - the Vivo NEX S2 smartphone, in the material we will talk about its characteristics and new functions embedded in the device, as well as consider the advantages and disadvantages of the device.

Smartphone overview

A lot is known about the new phone, due to the fact that the release of the new item is scheduled for December 2018. Independent insiders explained that the name will change from NEX S2 to NEX Dual Screen. The slider will be the same as the first version of the smartphone, but the display in the rear will be a key feature.

Insiders claim that there is a Lunar Ring on the back, which partially overlaps the top of the display. It is assumed that this is the chamber in which there are three modules. The triple camera allows you to take good photos, in view of the fact that the additional screen will show how the picture will look. Many people are wondering how does a gadget camera take pictures? Its feature is 3-D portrait photography. The resolution of each of the camera modules is not known.

The novelty is focused on taking beautiful photos (since there are two screens), playing on the phone, as well as fingerprint recognition of the owner of the device.

Device characteristics

Innovative camera

The rear camera has 4-axis image stabilization, a 5-megapixel dual pixel array, and a depth sensor and f 2/4 aperture. Uses dual-range flash and panoramic shooting when shooting video. The resolution is 2160 at 30 fps. Selfie camera (front camera) does not use the main one, working independently. when shooting a video clip, it has a resolution of 1080 at 30 fps. Focus and autofocus are provided.

An example of a photo, as well as how the device takes pictures at night, can be viewed on the official website of the manufacturer. There are no pictures taken in the sun, so it is difficult to judge the smartphone's ability to perceive sunlight.

System and memory

The phone system is single-chip, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Has 8 cores. It will work on Android PIE 9. It has an Andreno 630 graphics processor. The frequency in the video chip is about 650 gigahertz. The operative memory of the novelty is 10 gigabytes, and the built-in memory is at least 128. For players, graphics settings are provided in the smartphone. There are no Micro-SD cards, but insiders say that expansion slots are not needed with this amount of internal memory.

In addition, the developers claim that the new product will use six "black technologies", which are kept secret from the bulk of consumers. We only know that this will be associated with the camera, the game mode on the flagship, AI algorithms (artificial intelligence), and also with the cooling of the phone.

Dual screen

Characterizing the screen of the device, one can single out its peculiarity inherent in models of gadgets of a new type. Dual Screen has two screens.A feature of the device is that it contains two matrices that are combined with each other, one of which will have a scanner that reads the identity of the owner. Reading will take place directly when a person's fingers come into contact with the screen, which will prevent unauthorized persons from using the phone. In fact, unlocking can only be done by the owner.

The display window measures 6.59 inches (107.3 centimeters) diagonally, and the rear screen will contain 5.5 inches. Has a resolution of 1080 by 2316 pixels. To switch from one display to another, simply swipe the strip using three fingers.

Great sound

Characterizing the sound, it is worth noting the presence of a loudspeaker in a smartphone, as well as broadcasting audio frequencies in the form of MP3 and WAV waves. The in-ear headphone jack has a standard 3.5mm dimensions. It is located on the top of the smartphone body. It can transmit information in 32-bit expression, 192 kilohertz audio.

Thanks to the technology used in the manufacture of the device, it can suppress extraneous noise, highlighting the basic sound that the owner needs. The advantages of delivering beautiful sound include the use of the built-in microphone, which filters sounds. The flagship does not include radio activation. Has an integrated audio chip.

Charging

The smartphone contains a fast charger with a capacity of 22.5 watts. The battery is non-removable, lithium-ion type, has about 3450 mAh. Thanks to the power of the battery, it can work for about 6 hours in active mode. In standard operating mode, it can be used for 3 days without recharging, and in standby mode - for a week. The phone has a Dual Screen talk time of about 25 hours. There is no information about the length of the device cord. Presumably it could be about a meter. Wireless charging is provided.

Other device characteristics

The phone has a Wi-Fi transmission system, Wi-Fi Direct, and an access point in it; 5: 0 Bluetooth system, focused on file transfer by the smartphone user; NFS transfer system.

In addition, it supports GPS, BDS, GNSS and A-GPS. The transfer of text messages (SMS), multimedia data (MMS), transmission by e-mail (e-mail and push-e-mail), and also IM is provided. In addition, there is an HTML-5 browser that uploads data to the Internet. The device downloads video files in Mpeg4 or H format, audio files in MP3, WAV, EAAC. It also supports FLAC player. Allows you to view documents on the smartphone screen, has a photo editor and a special program for editing videos.

Special functions

The recognition of the faces of other people is revealed from the special functions. The phone has 2 Nano-sim slots. The smartphone supports many languages, including English, German, French, Russian, Spanish, etc.

Product design

Little is known about how the device looks. The design is original due to the large, practically frameless glass. It has a large display that takes up almost the entire surface of the smartphone, as well as a three-module camera. The package bundle is focused on the average customer. The materials of the body cover are glass and the frame is made of metal alloy. The side parts contain buttons for control, which can be physically affected. It is also known that there will be two options for the design of the device: in red or blue. It is officially announced that the color of the smartphone will be black, but this information is in question.

There is no information about the firmware, and the phone itself was tested on the benchmark, having received a performance resource of 355733. The dimensions of the device are not known. For consumers wondering how much a gadget costs: its price ranges from 20,000 to 25,000 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Due to the fact that the smartphone was not officially launched on sale, it is difficult to judge the pros and cons of the device. Considering the feedback from insiders, the following advantages and disadvantages can be distinguished.

• Good smartphone performance;
• Original design solution in the design of the device;
• There is no frame near the screen (or a small frame that does not interfere with the work);
• Has an optimal time to work in an active mode, that is, suitable for gamers;
• Includes most of the data transfer functions;
• At a relatively low price, it has quite extensive characteristics;
• Large memory capacity eliminates the need for removable media;
• Dual sim support makes it possible for high contact with people;
• Ideal for watching videos as the graphical interface shows excellent sharpness and clarity;
• Allows you to maintain the autonomy of the consumer.

• If competition is high, popular models from other companies with a lower price can sell more efficiently;
• Compared to the flagship versions, the smartphone has worse characteristics;
• Offer is limited by country;
• Since the brand introduced to the market is new and little-known, buyers do not have information about it;
• Active working time is only 6 hours;
• There are analogues from other manufacturers that use a double matrix in the screen as the main feature.

Conclusion

Each person decides how to choose the best device for the price. For some, the functionality of the presented model will be sufficient for purchase, for others the characteristics that are available in the flagship versions will be ideal. Some clients look at the reviews of insiders to determine which device is the best. Dual Screen will be good for fans of active games, as it will allow you to work actively for a long time. It is reliable, efficient, nimble and convenient. The average price set for the device is 20,000 rubles, which allows us to characterize the models from Vivo as inexpensive and budget technical gadgets. It is worth remembering that the criteria for choosing the right phone are different for everyone.

The best manufacturers producing similar goods, according to Internet users, are Huawei, Nokia, ZTE. The popularity of most models is due to the ratio between the price and performance of the product presented for sale.

Consumers are also often interested in where it is profitable to buy, and which model is better to buy from the new products coming out in the world of technology? According to unofficial data, the rating of quality goods can be viewed not only on the Internet, but also by subscribing to special editions. If we consider the stores that will present a new smartphone, then they assume that it will appear on Aliexpress, as well as on other international platforms.