Coolpad Legacy 5G smartphone review

Samsung, iPhone, Oppo or Huawei? In 2020, the question of savings has become acute, because the leaders in the field of wireless networks are constantly increasing the price of products. That is why a newcomer brand Coolpad enters the techno arena with the stunning release of the Legacy 5G.

In this article, we have to get acquainted with the dream of all fans of the budget segment. Learn how to get a smartphone with advanced features and support for 5G connectivity for only $400, and how to stop being afraid of little-known brands, right now!

brand history

Not much is known about the Chinese brand Coolpad. However, it is worth recognizing that he is far from a beginner. The company has been operating since the distant 1993, which cuts off jokes and theories about how Asia loves the brainchild of Steve Jobs, which is why the word “Pad” in the name alone can bring incredible popularity.

In fact, the creators beat out the way to the world market in all possible ways, and quite successfully (it should be noted). In 2012, Coolpad production accounted for 10% of the global market. Is every nameless brand capable of this?

At the same time, the company distinguished itself by:

• Creation of the first Chinese smartphone with LTE support;
• Creation of the thinnest phone in the world, the thickness of which is only 4.7 mm;
• In 2005, it released a push-button telephone with support for dual-band communication (GSM and CDMA).

Moreover, already in 2013, sales increased to the point where a small company was able to break the records of BlackBerry and Nokia, ranking 9th in the world, as it managed to release almost 7 million smartphones in one quarter.

To achieve such heights, Coolpad spent 20 years (now tell the creator about iron patience and perseverance)! And now, after only 7 years, the company is back again, intending to conquer all of Europe. That is why the developers decided to start with a cheap and high-quality flagship, which will be discussed later.

Appearance

For a high-profile release, the Chinese brand chose an unusual name. If everything is crystal clear with 5G, then what is "Legacy"? Translated into Russian, the word means “heritage”. And rest assured, the novelty has taken only the hottest innovations from its bright predecessors. For the most part, this applies to design, created, as they say, according to the latest peep of "technological" fashion.

Smartphone Coolpad Legacy 5G is a full-fledged flagship with a diagonal of 6.5 inches. The dimensions were ‒ 165 x 77 x 9.5 mm.It is worth noting that with the large size of the smartphone itself, the developers tried to minimize the inconvenience during use. Still, in a female or child's hand, such a whopper will look awkward, besides, it will not work to curb the keyboard or the “Like” button on the left side of the screen with just your thumb. That is why the Coolpad Legacy 5G is quite narrow. The corners are moderately rounded.

The Coolpad brand has allowed itself to lie a little, betting on the fact that we do not know what a frameless screen looks like. However, the Chinese attacked the wrong ones, didn't they? The lower part of the display is decorated with a bulky chin. While the top is fine, just a small hole in the middle of the front camera. Let's go back to the back of the case. Where else to expect deception?

To our great surprise, the flagship from the budget segment received a metal and glass coating, while the average price category is torn apart by the amount of cheap plastic in $500-700 phones. The back panel is cut in half by a long block of 2 cameras, an LED flash and a fingerprint hole.

Equipment

As mentioned earlier, the brand is trying to once again climb to the top of the market, so absolutely all high-profile new items, one way or another, will be in its releases. In addition to the standard equipment:

• Charger, adapter;
• USB cord;
• Certificates and a clip for a sim card.

We'll also get a factory clear case, especially for this bulky flagship. It will be presented only in two colors: gray metallic and blue, with a smooth transition to yellow. To many, this combination, meanwhile, resembles the famous "Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh.

Characteristics

Screen

The display in the Coolpad Legacy 5G takes up approximately 82% of the total surface area. Significant number. Let's see if it can cope with the requirements of the modern user?

The screen is based on a budget IPS matrix, known for its special brightness. Even if at first glance everything looks like the company decided to save money, you should not be led by rumors. The IPS LCD liquid crystal screen is a combination of a bright and colorful picture (up to 16 million colors) in cloudy and sunny weather, without a harmful PWM effect (like Amoled) and fast fading of blue LEDs.The technology has disadvantages, for example, fragility (broken, leaking screen) and the lack of the Always-on-Display function, which is not very noticeable with respect to the phone.

The display resolution was 1080 x 2340 with support for Full HD + video quality. The pixel ratio is quite high, which cannot be compared with other models for the same price (395 ppi). Also, the phone can easily play videos in 1080p at 30 frames per second. This, in turn, speaks of good performance. Let's not hesitate and find out everything in detail!

Filling

The Chinese brand Coolpad is very lucky not to be blacklisted by America, as happened to Oppo, Xiaomi and Huawei. That is why inside the novelty was not a weak processor, but a powerful 7-nanometer Snapdragon 765G chip from the famous Qualcomm company.

The technology involves the division of 8 cores into three clusters for more efficient operation. The first cluster has a Kryo 475 Prime core at 2.4 GHz, the second cluster has a Kryo 475 Gold core at 2.2 GHz, and the remaining cluster has 6 Kryo 475 Silver cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. This processor, first of all, is famous for its excellent support for the gaming process. Many users have been praising the seventh generation of Snapdragon for more than a year for focusing on heavy, productive games. For example, WoT, Pubg9 or Call of Duty.

By the way! The mysterious “G” prefix means that the phone will have the ability to speed up games, which will significantly reduce the overheating of the case and microcircuits.

The video processor Adreno 620 also played an important role in the speed of the novelty.

So, why split the cores into clusters, give different clock speeds and other troubles? Manufacturers have correctly calculated the needs of the average user in Legacy 5G.Many people need a smartphone only for calls and social networks, while there are not so many gamers who bought a phone for their favorite application. The main part of the effort will be spent on the system as a whole, this is especially important for the demanding, but at the same time, such a convenient Android 10.0 OS.

In fact, a smartphone in 2020 becomes a mini-robot in your pocket. The flagship Coolpad Legacy 5G is equipped with a predictive system developed by a neural network (almost like siri). In addition, you can enjoy all the benefits of customizing the space yourself.

Autonomy and additional features

The gadget is equipped with a 4000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery. This value has already become the world standard for smartphones of various sizes (thanks to Xiaomi). The screen on the Coolpad Legacy 5G is large enough that the power consumption will be appropriate, and you need to be prepared for this. When using mobile Internet, social networks and listening to music, the batteries will last almost the whole day. If to be more economical, then you can hold the phone without recharging for up to 3 days.

The latest trend - the fast charging function - is also embodied in the flagship. Beneath it is an additional 18 volts of charge per hour (Quick Charge 3rd generation). The developers have not forgotten about the fashion for a wireless headset. Therefore, despite the budget smartphone, Bluetooth has been updated to the latest, fifth version. This will save you forever from headphones that always lose connection.

Camera and memory

As you know, the race for cameras has been going on in the techno world for more than a year. However, Coolpad has become that bastion of sanity where quantity never replaces quality. That is why the main camera consists of only 2 modules and an LED flash.

The first lens is 48 MP, with a wide viewing angle. The aperture is quite weak, especially for night shooting. Still, the phone is more designed for games and heavy processes. At the same time, for photography in good lighting conditions, there will be enough power. If you look at other flagships with an identical value, they are distinguished by a high-end panorama and photos "in action". With the ability to shoot video in 2K, there is every chance of making a mini-Hollywood film of your own production.

The second, additional lens is 8 megapixels, now with an ultra-wide view. The front camera took 16 megapixels. It is possible that as the official release approaches, the information will be supplemented.

A huge bonus was a capacious memory of 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of external.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Large, bright screen;
• Beautiful design;
• Capacitive battery;
• Fast charging function;
• High-quality body materials;
• High performance;
• Full HD+ support;
• OS 10 available.

• Middle chamber;
• Fragile screen;
• Difficult to hold in one hand;
• Few colors.

Where to buy and at what price?

At the moment, the novelty is in limbo. According to rumors, the official release will be in March 2020. The price will be $400 dollars or 25 thousand rubles.