Wednesday 20 March 2013
The ZTE Grand X IN. After the Motorola RAZR the second i phone with Intel Atom processor But the test can supposedly energy-saving CPU do not keep their promises.
The 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor uses the so-called Hyper-Threading technology, which the phone needs only one processor core, yet quite able to handle multiple tasks in parallel strands. Still working the Grand ZTE IN X not as efficient as the Motorola Razr i, which is also equipped with this CPU. When you open apps, wiping about different home screens and other duties, the Chinese can be like to have a Bedenksekunde time. In addition, we note significant stuttering. ZTE for March 2013 released an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean prospect that could improve performance.
With 1 GB of RAM, the ZTE phone is adequately equipped. As software is a modified version of Android 4 is used, which is manifested above all in the lockscreen, which offers a lot of shortcuts for calls, SMS and co. Meanwhile, many Android apps have been adapted to the Intel processor. Some applications need but still the "Houdini" emulator that simulates an ARM environment.
A 4.3-inch LCD with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels is used as the switching center. With close to 400 candelas per square meter of the display counts ZTE Grand X IN to good midfield. The color spectrum deviates from the optimum and tends toward yellow and red But the white point in the optimal range. As shown in the test pattern, is typical of the PenTile matrix a red and a green edge on the display recognizable. The pixel density of 256 pixels per inch is an average level. This means: If you look closely, recognizes individual pixels, the display acts but not grainy.
Time of testing, the Grand ZTE X costs around 230 euros in the price comparison. That one can expect for the price, precious device is clear. But the Grand ZTE X IN acts downright cheap. When you first unpack us an unpleasant plastic smell fills the air, which will vanish at least for a time. The display glass is very flexible so you can push in the operation up to the delicate screen. This can lead to permanent damage to the display. But there are also positive in terms of outfit: The smartphone is well and secure in the hand. Since the dimensions 127 x 65 x chat with 11 millimeters in limits, the Asians can be easily operated with one hand.
Even in daylight creates the 8-megapixel camera only satisfactory results. The colors are realistic, the sharpness can be something to be desired, as well as delivering these good light occurs noise. In artificial light falling from the photos too hot and with less sharpness. Even with light bars is a fuzzy, very rousing finish. The flash also brings no enlightenment. The picture is illuminated differently, some parts remain underexposed. For photos offers 2 GB of memory is not too much space, the purchase of a memory card inevitable.
The ZTE Grand IN X has an HSPA interface that allows mobile Internet excursions with a maximum speed of up to 21.1 Mbps. Our test page is fully loaded for below-average 4.8 seconds. The wireless-n mode, the charging time reduced to 2 seconds. A special feature: One of the last Android smartphone supports Flash Grand X IN.
For under 230 euros in online trading you should of course do not expect leaderboard winner, but expect a decent smartphone. However disappointed the ZTE Grand X IN. In many areas, including performance, camera and battery There reaps points for good usability and decent display. The nearly pristine Android operating system was a useful supplement to a few extra features. Therefore it is the ZTE Grand IN X creates even in the middle of the mobile leaderboard.
As an alternative, we recommend the Samsung Galaxy S Advance, which trumps with Android 4.1, a better touch screen and the excellent acoustics, the Grand X IN. The camera is slightly better. With a plastic case you also have to take Vorlieb. For around 240 euros, the price is very fair.
The 1.6-GHz Intel Atom processor uses the so-called Hyper-Threading technology, which the phone needs only one processor core, yet quite able to handle multiple tasks in parallel strands. Still working the Grand ZTE IN X not as efficient as the Motorola Razr i, which is also equipped with this CPU. When you open apps, wiping about different home screens and other duties, the Chinese can be like to have a Bedenksekunde time. In addition, we note significant stuttering. ZTE for March 2013 released an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean prospect that could improve performance.
With 1 GB of RAM, the ZTE phone is adequately equipped. As software is a modified version of Android 4 is used, which is manifested above all in the lockscreen, which offers a lot of shortcuts for calls, SMS and co. Meanwhile, many Android apps have been adapted to the Intel processor. Some applications need but still the "Houdini" emulator that simulates an ARM environment.
Electric saving CPU? Not at all!
One advantage of the Intel processor to be frugality in terms of power consumption. In practice, however, disappointed with the battery performance. Duration calls with just over 5 hours and very thin 4.5 hours surfing we are not satisfied. In addition, the phone requires about three hours until it is fully charged. The acoustics of the phone is on mobile side mostly at a good level. The sound is mostly dull, the other side edoch articulate and loud. On landline side occurs sporadically noisy. In addition, of course, sound and volume are at an intermediate level. The hands-free messes with a low volume and a very muffled sound. The result is that the other side is so incomprehensible.
Display: Bright & sharp
A 4.3-inch LCD with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels is used as the switching center. With close to 400 candelas per square meter of the display counts ZTE Grand X IN to good midfield. The color spectrum deviates from the optimum and tends toward yellow and red But the white point in the optimal range. As shown in the test pattern, is typical of the PenTile matrix a red and a green edge on the display recognizable. The pixel density of 256 pixels per inch is an average level. This means: If you look closely, recognizes individual pixels, the display acts but not grainy.
Appearance: plastic-heavy
Time of testing, the Grand ZTE X costs around 230 euros in the price comparison. That one can expect for the price, precious device is clear. But the Grand ZTE X IN acts downright cheap. When you first unpack us an unpleasant plastic smell fills the air, which will vanish at least for a time. The display glass is very flexible so you can push in the operation up to the delicate screen. This can lead to permanent damage to the display. But there are also positive in terms of outfit: The smartphone is well and secure in the hand. Since the dimensions 127 x 65 x chat with 11 millimeters in limits, the Asians can be easily operated with one hand.
Camera: Underexposed
Even in daylight creates the 8-megapixel camera only satisfactory results. The colors are realistic, the sharpness can be something to be desired, as well as delivering these good light occurs noise. In artificial light falling from the photos too hot and with less sharpness. Even with light bars is a fuzzy, very rousing finish. The flash also brings no enlightenment. The picture is illuminated differently, some parts remain underexposed. For photos offers 2 GB of memory is not too much space, the purchase of a memory card inevitable.
Internet: flash, HSPA and Wi-Fi n
The ZTE Grand IN X has an HSPA interface that allows mobile Internet excursions with a maximum speed of up to 21.1 Mbps. Our test page is fully loaded for below-average 4.8 seconds. The wireless-n mode, the charging time reduced to 2 seconds. A special feature: One of the last Android smartphone supports Flash Grand X IN.
Conclusion: Not more than mediocrity
For under 230 euros in online trading you should of course do not expect leaderboard winner, but expect a decent smartphone. However disappointed the ZTE Grand X IN. In many areas, including performance, camera and battery There reaps points for good usability and decent display. The nearly pristine Android operating system was a useful supplement to a few extra features. Therefore it is the ZTE Grand IN X creates even in the middle of the mobile leaderboard.
Alternative
As an alternative, we recommend the Samsung Galaxy S Advance, which trumps with Android 4.1, a better touch screen and the excellent acoustics, the Grand X IN. The camera is slightly better. With a plastic case you also have to take Vorlieb. For around 240 euros, the price is very fair.
