Smartphone INOI 2 - advantages and disadvantages of a budget domestic smartphone

A budget phone that can cope with the main everyday goals and provides the owner with comfort in use. As it turned out, such devices are in incredible demand in the Russian Federation. Users simply do not want to pay impressive amounts of money for useless options and are looking for productive devices. Smartphone INOI 2, which we tested, just fits these selection criteria.

INOI 2 Overview

The Russian manufacturing organization can boast of a rating of high-quality mobile devices, one of which is INOI 2. It is worth noting that the company managed to make an inexpensive, and at the same time reliable gadget. So what is he?

Firstly, it is not equipped with trendy stuffing, and therefore there are only basic options, such as: calls (including communication using popular applications), surfing the Internet, as well as performing everyday tasks.

It makes no sense to expect anything fantastic from this device: it is absolutely not capable of taking powerful pictures, and it is hardly suitable for active games. But the user knows what he will get, since the novelty from the best manufacturer in Russia is a collection of compromise solutions at a surprisingly pleasant price.

Equipment

The phone comes in a small white cardboard box. On the front side there is a bright photo of INOI 2, and on the sides - the name and personal logo of the trademark. The back is carefully painted: what is included in the kit, features, information about the manufacturer and supplier, as well as the IMEI code and colors of the popular model.

In the box, the user is waiting for a warranty card for a period of 12 months, instructions for use, charging with a long cord, a battery and the device itself.

Ergonomics and design

A smartphone is produced in the form factor of a typical monoblock. The main shell material is polycarbonate. Practical and comfortable case with excellent build quality. The individual components are closely spaced with each other without play. INOI 2 is available in two colors: black and gold. It is worth noting that together with the shade of the cover, the tone of the frame along the edges of the display also changes.

Above, in the left corner, you can see the front camera module and a flash made of LEDs. In the middle, the personal logo of the manufacturer made of chrome-plated material looks elegant. On the top side is a standard 3.5mm headset jack, as well as a micro USB jack. On the right side is the volume rocker and the power button.

It is worth noting that the body is removed. Under the cover, the smartphone has a slot for dual sim cards and a micro SD drive.The battery is also removed, in order to start working with all of the above slots, first of all, you need to remove it in advance.

Frame along the perimeter of the display of the proper width. Below - 3 keys, no backlight. At the top is a speaker grid for conversations, light and proximity scanners, as well as a rear camera module. INOI 2 feels comfortable in the hand, and the main components and the screen perimeter are located within quick access.

Display

The screen here is “ancient”, the performance technology is TFT, the diagonal is 5 inches, and the resolution is 845x480 px. Pixel saturation is 196 dpi. The color depth is 24 bits, and the number of colors is 1677216. The image is quite bright, but fades a little depending on the viewing angle, as well as in the sun.

There is a multi-touch option, there is support for double-clicking. According to user reviews, the touch screen does not lag, does not hang. Moreover, he quickly responds to pressing, and the fingers are comfortable in contact with him.

In addition, from the advantages of the display, it is worth noting that it practically does not drain the battery. In general, the phone is suitable for viewing information and videos on the network, but will not be a good choice for games.

Camera

The main camera has 5 MP, the image resolution is 2592x1944 px. There is autofocus, there is a "series of photos" mode, digital zoom, shooting in HDR mode and focusing using the sensor. In addition, there is a shutter speed compensation as well as an automatic shutter release.

The front camera has 2 MP, the image resolution is 1600x1200 px. Video bandwidth - 0.3 MP, resolution - 640x480 px. Frame rate - 30 / sec.

The camera is not suitable for professional photos, but it can capture anything you need with ease.It is worth noting that users claim that if you follow the key requirements while photographing, then the pictures even come out with dignity.

Photo examples (daytime):

How to photograph at night:

Battery

The smartphone is equipped with a removable battery with a capacity of 2500 mAh. This is not the greatest value, however, as practice shows, this is quite enough, especially at the price offered by the manufacturer. If you use the device infrequently (a couple of calls, go to social networks or instant messengers several times), then autonomy is about 3 days. If you use the phone constantly throughout the day, then the power will last for a day, no more. 100% charge is carried out in a couple of hours. In general, everything is fine with the duration of the work.

Software and hardware

The role of the heart of the system went to the time-tested MediaTek MTK6737 processor with 4 cores, clocked at 1300 MHz. It is quite enough for solving everyday tasks (calls, chatting in instant messengers, working with Wi-Fi or GPS). Therefore, the performance is safely referred to as a good level. The processor guarantees uninterrupted communication and supports LTE 4G. RAM 1 GB (for this category is quite normal), but there is not enough hardware memory.

Part of the ROM selects the Android OS, so you need to purchase a microSD drive in advance. In general, without a flash drive to start and functionality is enough, but if the user is going to download music, videos, install games and programs, then a flash card is a must.

The manufacturer did everything right, because he did not decide to impose unnecessary programs “from the factory” on the buyer.The user receives an almost pure Nougat 7 version from Android, therefore, this ensures the normal operation of the device after the first launch. In general, there is nothing more to talk about. A system that has demonstrated itself in an absolutely favorable way.

Sound

Small but good speaker for hands-free calls. The resulting sound is quite high quality, everything is normally audible, no distortion was found. During the conversation, interference, errors or malfunctions of the speaker were not observed. There is a radio that only works with a headset. Lots of stations, great pick up.

Communication and Internet

Uninterrupted network, no signal failures. A significant advantage is 4G support. This makes it even more convenient to surf the Internet. It is also worth noting that it is possible to use 2 SIM cards at the same time at the same time. In simple terms, each card has its own slot, in addition - a separate slot for a flash drive. It's also great!

The average price is 4,000 rubles.

• Support 4G;
• Practical materials, especially polycarbonate;
• Dual SIM
• Thoughtful appearance and dimensions.

• Old style TFT screen;
• Not enough ROM and RAM;
• Photo quality.

Where is it profitable to buy?

It would be advisable to purchase this smartphone on the official website of the manufacturer, this will give the user a formal guarantee for 12 months, as well as delivery to any corner of Russia. By the way, there is online customer support!

Also, the phone can be bought not only on the manufacturer's website, but also in many electronics stores and communication stores throughout Russia.

INOI customers can get technical support at 186 service centers throughout Russia or quickly ask a specialist a question in the INOI application pre-installed on their smartphones.

Results

In conclusion, I can say that INOI 2 fully complies with the stated requirements and copes with all basic tasks: calls and video calls, surfing the Internet, downloading and storing media files. The processor runs fast and without interruption. The manufacturer did everything right, because he did not decide to impose unnecessary programs “from the factory” on the buyer. The user receives an almost pure Nougat 7 version from Android, therefore, this ensures the normal operation of the device after the first launch.

The presence of the 4G function in the smartphone increases the speed of the Internet and applications that require a network connection. The smartphone is quite light and sits comfortably in the hand. The device supports the simultaneous use of 2 SIM-cards - which is very convenient in our time if you want to separate your friends' contacts and work or use the services of two different telecom operators.

The screen of the smartphone is not the brightest, but it saves battery power. Speaking of the battery, let me remind you that a smartphone can work without recharging all day, and if you rarely use it, it’s enough for all three days.

There is enough RAM for this model, but it seems to me that the built-in memory is not enough.Although you may not agree with me. In any case, you can add a 16-64GB memory card, which I highly recommend if you are going to store large amounts of information on your smartphone, download music and media files.

In general, the smartphone has proven itself on the positive side. It should be confidently advised for the role of the first smartphone for a child or used as an additional one (for work, for example).