Smartphone BQ-5516L Twin - advantages and disadvantages

BQ-5516L Twin appeared on the market in August 2018 and has every chance of becoming one of the favorites. This is the first phone with a Full HD screen in the BQ smartphone line. For the consumer, the difference between Full HD and HD resolutions is in image quality. High definition is due to increased detail due to an increase in the number of pixels on the screen matrix. Accordingly, a Full HD image shows more information than an HD or standard screen resolution image.

According to experts, the difference in the amount of information can reach up to four times. The manufacturer compares the functions of the gadget with the capabilities of a pocket personal computer. This is a serious claim, given the budget model. BQ is actively striving to take its rightful place among the well-known manufacturers. The novelty discussed in the review is unusual because of its interesting features.

Specifications BQ-5516L Twin

Brief specifications are given in the following table

Complete set and dimensions

The user receives a smartphone in an orange cardboard box with the company logo and brief technical parameters of the device. The box is divided by partitions for additional protection of the contents during transportation.

The package contains a phone, charger, USB cable, warranty card, headphones, user manual. The package is standard.

• Number of SIM cards: dual sim. Work is simultaneous.
• Dimensions: 154 x 77 x 8.2 mm.
• Device weight: 154 g

The dimensions of the device are quite large, but the phone can be operated with one hand. Fits perfectly in a bag, may not fit in a pocket.

Design

The polycarbonate case with rounded corners is made in silver and gold colors. It is a slim phone with exquisite design for users with good taste.

Soft shades of gold and silver without vulgar sheen. Matte silky surface is pleasant to touch.On the side are the volume, on and off buttons in the same color scheme. The colors are more suitable for women, but the silver color looks more like gray, so it is also suitable for men.

A plastic case will allow you to admire the color scheme yourself and demonstrate it to others. The smooth lines of the ergonomic case bring the design closer to the models of the best manufacturers. The build quality is also quite decent. There are no gaps and squeaks when pressed. The design raises no objections.

Screen

The gadget is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The display is created by one of the advanced technologies for liquid crystal screens. Differs in clearness, high brightness of the image. Does not distort the image in the sun. Brightness is adjustable in the settings. The colors are pleasant and do not irritate the eyes.

The touch screen responds quickly to light finger touches. The buttons can be moved as you wish. The display is reliably protected from damage by Gorilla Glass 3. The coating has a fairly high strength thanks to the innovative Native Damage Resistance technology. The manufacturer guarantees resistance to scratches and cracks. This glass can be damaged only by dropping the phone from a great height or by hitting it with a heavy object. All contamination from the screen is easily erased even without a special cleaning agent.

There is a fingerprint scanner, face unlock function - Face Unlock.

The interface is typical for Android, the main functions and applications are displayed on the screen. On the front panel there is a notification indicator, a front camera, proximity and light sensors, a speaker, a task manager button and a return to the previous menu.Unlocking the screen is provided with a password, fingerprint scanners and face.

The phone cannot be called frameless, but the screen area is 70.5%, which is a good indicator.

Software and autonomy

BQ-5516L Twin is equipped with Mediatek MT6750T octa-core processor, with an operating frequency of 1.5 GHz. It has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in.

The smartphone runs on Android OS v8.1 (Oreo), but the Twin firmware can be upgraded to a newer version of the OS. The memory can be expanded with microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC cards up to 128GB. There is a slot.

The ARM Mali-T860 MP2 video card manages graphics, the quality of which is very high.

The device comes with Li-Ion 3080 mAh, with a removable battery. The high-capacity battery does not require a daily connection to the network. But, with active viewing of videos and games, the battery will have to be charged every day. The phone is also equipped with a fast charging function. It takes 2 hours to charge the phone from zero to 100%.

Front - 8 MP, rear camera - 13 + 2 MP, there is autofocus and LED flash.

The following functionality is available:

• continuous shooting;
• flash double;
• digital zoom;
• touch focus;
• highlighting the face when photographing;
• white balance;
• ISO setting;
• exposure correction;
• large viewing angle of the front camera - 80 degrees;
• video filming;
• self-timer

Due to the dual rear camera, the bokeh effect is supported. One camera shoots with high sharpness, the other with low sharpness. A special program combines images. The photo is obtained with a blurred background with an emphasis on the central object. The effect is good for portrait photography.

Excellent photo quality is guaranteed at any time of the day, a wide aperture gives good sharpness even at night.Suitable for selfies, panoramic shooting, fix the object in motion.

Sound and communication

• Support for 3G and 4G networks;
• The smartphone is equipped with a built-in GPS-receiver, supports GLONASS;
• 3.5 mm audio jack. You can listen to records from your own collection or network, FM radio. The sound will not disappoint;
• Video playback and recording is provided. Records HD and Full HD video at 30 frames per second. Recording quality is good;
• You can control your voice, dial numbers and search;
• Wireless WiFi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth: version 4.1;
• A voice recorder is provided;
• Ringtones: MP3, WAV.
• There are functions of an alarm clock and vibrating alert.
• Comes with a comfortable headset with good sound quality.

Service life and warranty

The useful life declared by the manufacturer is 2 years. The warranty is provided for a period of one year for the phone, for the charger and battery - six months. This is sufficient as the battery and charger are easily replaceable.

Peculiarities

The wide-angle front camera is ideal for group selfies. Clear sound, fast processor. Expensive design at a relatively low cost. Power save feature when talking. Removable battery allows you to quickly replace it with a new one. When the battery fails, the user purchases an accessory and can insert it into the phone on their own. The device is compatible with a computer, like a flash card.

Where could I buy?

Average price: 7990 rubles. You can buy the phone in online stores in China and Russia. Chinese suppliers offer a cheaper price, but the delivery will be quite long. The novelty is already on sale and available in many stores.

Advantages and disadvantages of the model

• The latest operating system;
• Support for heavy games and applications;
• Attractive interface;
• High quality photo and video;
• Sleek body;
• High definition display, multi-touch;
• Simultaneous use of SIM-cards;
• Shockproof glass;
• Double security with fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

• A small selection of colors;
• There is no water protection.

Comparison with analogues

Popular models in the same price category are considered:

1. Xiaomi Redmi 5A is made in a similar design, has gold and silver colors. It has a less capacious battery, a 5 MP front camera, a 4-core processor. According to these parameters, the phone is inferior to BQ-5516L Twin.
2. LG X210 K9 Blue has 4 core processor, weak battery. Of the features missing from the Twin is one-touch photography.
3. DOOGEE X60L Black is almost a complete analog of LG, at a price slightly more expensive than the novelty in question from BQ.

In general, the reviewed phones have a less powerful processor, battery, camera, there is no Full HD, but otherwise they are almost the same. The choice in favor of a particular model is up to the user, but the objective parameters of the BQ-5516L Twin are excellent.

Results

BQ-5516L Twin is a modern gadget with an elegant design and a lot of advantages. Full HD-screen will allow you to see the smallest details of the image. Fingerprint scanner and face recognition provide additional security. A powerful processor will support active games, including the possibility of online tank battles. With the novelty from BQ, you can read, watch your favorite movies, chat with friends in applications, and all this with excellent quality. Mediatek MT6750T allows you to keep several applications open and work in them at the same time at high speed. Will not freeze if the browser, social networks and the game are open at the same time.

The BQ-5516L Twin will delight gamers, cinephiles, selfie lovers, high-quality video and photography, and those who appreciate quality combined with an affordable price.

BQ smartphones are not yet very well known on the market, so reviews of the best gadgets help you make the right choice in terms of the main parameters and appearance of the models.