Smartphone ZTE Nubia M2 64GB - advantages and disadvantages

The ZTE NUBIA M2 smartphone is a mid-range device, but its decent features, build quality, efficiency and performance are reasonably priced. This model is not new, but despite this, it is very popular due to its main advantages - a powerful processor, a capacitive battery that provides high autonomy, a Super AMOLED display, good photo performance, and a decent amount of memory.

Specifications

1. Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 octa-core clocked at 2000 MHz;
2. Video processor - Adreno 506;
3. Memory - internal memory - 64 GB, operational - 4 GB;
4. Memory card slot - combined with a SIM card, support for memory cards up to 200 GB;
5. Number of SIM-cards - 2 nano-SIM with a variable mode of operation;
6. The battery is non-removable, with a capacity of 3630 mAh;
7. Screen - touch multi-touch, screen type - Super AMOLED, 5.5 inches, resolution 1920x1080 pixels (with an aspect ratio of 16: 9);
8. Main camera - dual 13/13 MP, equipped with LED flash and autofocus;
9. Front camera - 16 MP;
10. Audio - support for MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA formats;
11. Communication - GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE;
12. Interfaces - Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, USB;
13. Navigation system - GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou;
14. Charging connector - USB Type-C;
15. Dimensions - 75.9 × 154.5 × 7 mm (WxHxT), weight - 168 g.

Additional functions:

• voice control;
• light and proximity sensors;
• gyroscope;
• compass;
• fingerprint scanner;
• torch;
• USB host.

Design and equipment

This model is made in a corporate design, characterized by strict features. The all-metal body of the smartphone is thin, its thickness is only 7 mm. The device has a monolithic assembly and is compact. The aspect ratio of the screen is classic - 16:9, the display glass (2.5D) is resistant to minor damage and scratches.

The home key is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, which is an unusual innovation for the NUBIA M2 - in previous versions of the smartphone, the scanner was most often located on the back of the device. The main connectors - for a headset, a USB-C port, as well as a speaker - are located on the bottom.

The sides are equipped with touch buttons with event indicators: missed calls, notifications and messages are signaled by a red flickering backlight. The right side panel houses the hybrid tray and the power button, while the left side houses the volume buttons.

ZTE NUBIA M2 is available in soft gold as well as black design.Both options look quite strict, premium, but at the same time not catchy and restrained.

The package bundle of the device is different, depending on the store where the smartphone is purchased. Some stores supplement the standard set with headphones, chargers of various types. Usually, the kit for ZTE NUBIA M2 includes:

• charger (with euro plug and support for fast charging);
• USB-C
• tray key;
• instruction.

• the smartphone is ergonomic and fits comfortably in the hand;
• fast operation of the fingerprint scanner, without delay;
• nice, attractive design;
• reliable, high-quality assembly;
• practicality, durable material of all-metal body.

• the corporate logo on the back panel is applied unreliably;
• the one-color event indicator is hard to see due to its lateral location.

Screen

This model is equipped with a FullHD multi-touch display that supports ten touch points. The screen is made on the basis of the Super AMOLED matrix, it has a diagonal of 5.5 inches, the resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, and the aspect ratio is classic - 16:9. Due to this, ZTE NUBIA M2 stands out among the now popular bezel-less smartphones with wide screens and non-standard aspect ratio. The considered model combines classical forms and powerful modern stuffing.

The color quality is good, the image is saturated, the brightness is not too high, but comfortable for the eyes. The display glass is durable, scratch-resistant, and also has an oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating.

• the screen shows juicy, bright colors;
• super AMOLED matrix.
• high-quality oleophobic display coating.

• the maximum brightness of the screen is not enough in sunlight;
• limited screen color settings.

Hardware and performance

The smartphone is equipped with a fairly powerful eight-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, showing good performance. The amount of internal memory is 64 GB, operational - 4 GB, which is a big advantage for a mid-range smartphone. The filling of the device does not differ in high cost, but it has rather high characteristics, thanks to which the device works quickly, allowing not only to perform standard daily activities, watch videos, comfortably load web pages, but also run fairly heavy active games.

Pre-installed Android 6 operating system, plus Nubia UI shell, with its own proprietary features and functions, such as split screen into two parts, gesture control, which can be customized according to your wishes and needs.

• the processor does not heat up;
• enough performance for simple tasks and for running games;
• suitable for gamers;
• large amount of internal memory.

• pre-installed outdated version of Android 6.0 OS without the possibility of updating.

Battery

The battery is built-in, with a capacity of 3630 mAh. This is not too high a figure, but the smartphone is equipped with an energy-efficient display, so that the battery consumption is within reasonable limits. When watching online video continuously for five hours, the battery lost 35%. Therefore, we can confidently talk about the good autonomy of the device.

The kit for the smartphone includes a charger that charges the battery by 68% in an hour, by 35% in half an hour, a full charge takes 1 hour 50 minutes.

• good autonomy indicators - charging lasts all day with intensive use (Internet surfing, social networks, games, listening to music, watching videos and launching applications).

• battery charging is fast enough.

Camera

The main (rear) camera is dual, 13 megapixels each sensor, one of which is monochrome and the other is color. Camera settings offer a lot of different photo modes, such as:

• Macro mode;
• 3D photo;
• slow shutter;
• Time Lapse mode and others.

You can also use manual settings to create high-quality shots, but it is worth noting that, being in automatic mode, the camera demonstrates excellent shooting quality, despite the low cost of the device. Photos and videos taken with the main camera are highly detailed.

Also, in the settings you can find the portrait mode (here it is called "Book"). The principle of its operation is standard, but to obtain a high-quality result, you will have to try - the details of the object's appearance fall under the blur.

In terms of video shooting, ZTE NUBIA M2 offers two video modes - FullHD at 30fps and FullHD at 60fps, which can be used to create the effect of slow motion video. In addition, the device allows you to shoot video in 4K quality. In addition to the lack of stabilization, there are no visible flaws during video shooting.

The characteristics of the front camera will especially please selfie lovers - in addition to the fact that its resolution is 16 megapixels, which is not enough for a front camera (especially for a mid-range smartphone), it can be used to shoot high-quality FullHD video. In this matter, ZTE NUBIA M2 successfully bypasses all its competitors.

Examples of photos taken with a smartphone camera

In the daytime

Photo taken in low light

At dusk

macro mode

• dual rear camera;
• excellent front camera with flash;
• high quality pictures taken in daylight;
• detailed image with a good level of sharpness;
• shooting video occurs without delays and "glitches".

• in low light, at dusk and night shooting mode, the quality of photos and videos is significantly reduced;
• Blurring the background when shooting in Book mode does not work correctly;
• lack of optical stabilization.

Additional functions

The smartphone supports the main communication bands (including Band 2.0), while its quality is excellent. There is also support for dual-band WiFi. Navigation systems work flawlessly, the usual and standard GPS, GLONASS and Chinese BeiDou are supported. All of the above shows a well-coordinated work, which emphasizes the reliability of the device.

The NUBIA M2 is also pleased with the sound quality, especially thanks to the TAS2555 audio amplifier. Despite the fact that the maximum sound volume is not too high, watching movies and listening to music is comfortable. Built-in ringtones and system sounds are pleasant, do not cut the ear, but at the same time loud enough to be heard on the street. When using headphones, the sound does not lose its quality.In the settings, you can find an interesting feature - Dolby Audio, experiments with which demonstrate interesting effects.

• affordable cost;
• reasonable price-quality ratio;
• modern iron in a classic shell;
• fast and accurate operation of built-in navigation systems;
• support for standard Russian LTE frequencies;
• many useful features in the Nubia UI proprietary shell.
• excellent sound quality;
• Great sound when headphones are connected.

• no built-in equalizer;
• sound recording on video and voice recorder is not of high quality.
• no NFC module
• the headphone jack is located at the bottom of the device;
• no radio.

In general, we can confidently say that the ZTE Nubia M2 smartphone is a device that has deservedly won the popularity of users as a reliable, productive and balanced device. Despite the pre-installed operating system, which does not have the ability to update, the device pleases with its original shell, in which you can find a lot of interesting and useful things.

This model successfully bypasses its competitors within the price segment, and, despite the fact that it is not a novelty, it is gaining more and more positive feedback from real users who have appreciated the advantages of the device. In addition, with its autonomy, high quality cameras and an impressive amount of memory, the device has a very affordable price - its average price is 11,480 rubles. and the quality more than corresponds to the declared value.