Review of smartphone Coolpad Cool 5 with key features

Coolpad smart devices are manufactured by one of the largest and oldest mobile phone manufacturers. The history of this brand began back in 1993 with the founding of Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific Co., Ltd. In one of the time periods, Coolpad was ranked 7th in the world rankings and 4th in China for the production of smartphones. It was later superseded by numerous other manufacturers. In 2004, Yulong Telecommunications took the lead again and hit the Hong Kong stock markets as the Coolpad Group. The manufacturer invests heavily in its development and innovation, 6 research centers have been organized, more than 5,000 different patents have been obtained, more than 5 million pieces of equipment are produced annually, and funds are invested in new achievements and developments.

One of the new products of the company was Coolpad Cool 5, which was presented in October 2019.

Design and parameters

Handy size (157*76*8) and relatively light weight (145 g) make the new Coolpad comfortable to use. It fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and easily fits in your pocket, which is quite rare with productive devices.

The manufacturer always cares a lot about the design of its smartphones, so the novelty is released in two unusual colors: gradient blue and midnight blue. Fans of non-standard colors will be satisfied, they will definitely be attracted by such a color scheme.

The front panel is a 6.22-inch display. Standard frames do not burden the visual perception, they are almost invisible. At the top of the screen is the usual teardrop-shaped cutout for the camera and the main speaker, the bottom bezel is slightly wider than the side bezels.

There is a fingerprint scanner in the center of the rear panel, and a vertical main camera in the upper left corner.

On the right side panel there is an on/off button and a volume control. Left - slot for SIM cards and memory cards.

The top edge is where the headphone jack is located. At the bottom is a Type-C input for charging and an additional speaker with a microphone.

The smartphone supports face unlock.

• Convenient dimensions of the device;
• Unusual colors;
• The front panel is completely occupied by the display;
• Stylish modern design bordering on the classics.

• A smartphone can hardly be called thin. Its thickness is 8 mm. Many users do not see this as a disadvantage.

Cool 5 Screen

Standard type IPS LCD capacitive touch screen, recognizing 16 million colors and shades. This ability leaves a pleasant experience for users. Working with the device is comfortable for the eyes, there is no effect of direct sunlight on the quality of the picture. Both in the game and when shooting photos and videos, the IPS screen remains the best solution for smartphones with an average budget.

The display diagonal is 6.22 inches, that is, 96.6 sq.cm. The screen size to the body of the smartphone is approximately 80.9%. Resolution - 720 x 1520 pix. The aspect ratio corresponds to 19:9 with a density of ~ 270 ppi. This harmonious ratio creates excellent conditions for working with any content. It is equally comfortable when viewing photos or video files, as well as working with text documents or surfing the Internet.

Minimal bezels around the display make it visually larger.

There is Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

• Large display, unburdened by wide frames;
• Good color reproduction and a wide range of color recognition and their shades;
• Harmonious aspect ratios that allow you to comfortably use the device for any purpose (work or leisure);
• The pixel resolution of the screen allows you to display clear pictures of different types, both dynamic in the game and video files, and consistently clear in photos.

• Given the quality, ratio and screen resolution in the budget category of devices, no shortcomings have been identified.

Platform and Memory Cool 5

Coolpad equipped their new product with a chipset from Mediatek - MT6762 Helio P22 using 12 nm technology. All this, combined with the amount of RAM (4 GB), copes well with most tasks and user requirements. Access has all the standard sets of applications for this type of device.

For gamers, this smart is hardly suitable, because it can only play light-weight games of outdated versions. The chipset includes a PowerVR GE8320 graphics accelerator, which also contributes little to the gaming capabilities of the device. It is worth noting that the artificial intelligence on this device is very limited. All it can do is recognize the user's face.

Memory capabilities

4 GB RAM + 64 GB internal memory increase the power and functionality of the smartphone. This amount of RAM is enough for the full operation of the Android 9.0 (Pie) operating system, which requires space so as not to create inconvenience by braking or freezing.

The manufacturer took care of additional memory expansion in a separate slot, into which you can insert a flash card up to 128 GB.

• The applied chipset is manufactured using 12 nm technology;
• The set contains all the necessary applications;
• The amount of RAM and internal memory perfectly complement and improve other features of the smartphone;
• There is a separate slot for a microSD card that expands the device's memory up to 128 GB.

• Limited abilities of artificial intelligence;
• Only primitive legacy gaming applications are available;
• The graphics leave much to be desired.

Camera Options

The main camera is located vertically on the left side of the rear panel of the smart. Two sensors (13/2 MP) successfully complement each other in taking pictures of acceptable quality. Features requiring clarification include:

• digital zoom (helps in getting closer to the subject, especially useful when creating a video, allows you to smoothly and without jerks bring the desired object closer without interrupting the process);
• automatic flash (a very convenient function that fires automatically under the necessary conditions for it);
• face recognition in the frame allows auto focus to concentrate on specific points in the frame;
• “touch to focus” - when you click in the right place in the frame, the focus will move there. This feature allows you to add detail to your photos.

The dual camera can shoot in two modes: continuous shooting mode and high dynamic range (HDR) mode.

The 16-megapixel selfie camera means acceptable photos and passable quality for in-app video calls.

• The rear dual camera consists of two different sensors that successfully cooperate with each other, improving the quality of images;
• LED flash allows you to take pictures in the evening and at night, as well as indoors without natural light;
• Two shooting modes are available;
• Auto focus helps in detailing photos with the “touch to focus” function;
• The front camera has good resolution.

• Auto focus works with some delay (it takes a few seconds to concentrate the focus in the frame);
• Lighting affects the quality of pictures.

Smartphone Battery and Offline Mode

Coolpad Cool 5 comes with a 4000 mAh non-removable battery. This is a lithium-polymer battery, the main advantages of which are large volume and low self-discharge. In offline mode, the device can work without problems for 8-10 hours. Standby mode - up to several days. Conversational mode (without using the Internet) - 20-25 hours.

Fast charging is on. Within 10-15 minutes the battery reaches its full capacity.

• Large battery capacity;
• Low self-discharge;
• Fast charging available
• Good autonomy of the device in all modes.

• No.

Features of sensors and communication

The smartphone supports 2-3-4G, you can set the network selection priority. Bluetooth version 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11, GPS with A-GPS technology. USB ports: for charging Type-C 1.0 + USB, USB On-The-Go.

Radio with FM waves will delight its adherents.

The package includes the main sensors: fingerprint scanner (fingerprint unlock), accelerometer (motion control), gyroscope (orientation angle meter), approximation, compass.

• Smart supports all types of communication;
• Fast Internet connection, high-speed wi-fi;
• All necessary sensors are available;
• Radio FM.

• Legacy USB 2.0 port.

Smartphone Coolpad Cool 5 is an excellent budget device with a full range of necessary functions and applications. Its bright design will attract fans of non-standard colors.A classic shape combined with a modern design and good functionality, what else do you need for an inexpensive device.