Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 78 mm (millimeters) 7.8 cm (centimeters) 0.26 ft (feet) 3.07 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 157 mm (millimeters) 15.7 cm (centimeters) 0.52 ft (feet) 6.18 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 9 mm (millimeters) 0.9 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.35 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 197 g (grams) 0.43 lbs 6.95 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 110.21 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.69 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Golden Silver Black |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Metal Plastic |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek MT6580 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-400 MP2 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 2 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Single channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 533 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 267 ppi (pixels per inch) 104 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 68.32% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Diaphragm | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition Setting White Balance ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.
| Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means the aperture opening is larger. | f/2.8 |
| Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length is also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera. | 3.5 mm (millimeters) |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the additional camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with an additional camera. | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Adapter output power Information about the electrical current (measured in amperes) and electrical voltage (measured in volts) that the charger supplies (power output). Higher power output ensures faster battery charging. | 5 V (volts) / 1 A (amps) |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
General characteristics
Type
Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to choose a telephone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.
smartphone Operating system (at the beginning of sales) Android 5.1 Case type classic Housing material plastic Control touch buttons Number of SIM cards 2 Multi-SIM mode variable Weight 197 g Dimensions (WxHxD) 78x157x9 mmScreen
Screen type color IPS, touch Touch screen type multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal 5.5 inches. Image Size 1280x720 Pixels per inch (PPI) 267 Aspect Ratio 16:9Multimedia capabilities
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Main (rear) camera resolution 13 MP Photoflash rear, LED Functions of the main (rear) camera autofocus Recording videos There is Front-camera yes, 5 MP Audio MP3 Headphone jack 3.5 mmConnection
Standard GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G Interfaces
Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Bluetooth and IRDA are a little less common. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the Internet. USB is used to connect your phone to a computer. Bluetooth is also found in many phones. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect your phone to wireless speakers, and also to transfer files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as a universal remote control. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.0, USB Satellite navigation
Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules allow you to determine the phone's coordinates using signals from satellites. In the absence of GPS, a modern smartphone can determine its own location using signals from cellular operator base stations. However, finding coordinates using satellite signals is usually much more accurate. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
GPSMemory and processor
CPU
Modern phones and smartphones usually use special processors - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), which, in addition to the processor itself, houses the graphics core, memory controller, input/output device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and device performance.
Characteristics
- Case materials: plastic
- Operating system: Google Android 5.1
- Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE, two SIM cards
- Processor: 4 cores, MediaTek MT6580
- RAM: 1 GB
- Data storage memory: 8 GB
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charging/synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
- Screen: capacitive, IPS 5.5"" with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels
- Camera: 13/5 MP, flash
- Navigation: GPS
- Additionally: accelerometer, proximity and lighting sensors, FM radio
- Batteries: removable, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) capacity 2500 mAh
- Dimensions: 157x78x9 mm
- Weight: 197 g
- Price: 7,000 rubles (Q2 2016)
Contents of delivery
- Smartphone
- Network adapter
- USB cable
Introduction
Not long ago, a device from the BQ company called Amsterdam appeared on the Russian market. It should be noted that all the names of devices from this company are geographical, for example, just the other day we had two devices for review - Los Angeles and Monte Carlo.
The BQ Amsterdam smartphone now costs just under 7,000 rubles and offers the user a large 5.5-inch IPS screen with HD resolution, a simple 4-core chipset from MediaTek, only 1 GB of RAM, but a 2500 mAh battery capacity sufficient for such a gadget.
Design, dimensions, control elements
In previous reviews, I have already said that smartphones and other devices from BQ, one way or another, copy the design of famous brands. If in the case of Los Angeles and Monte Carlo tracings of Samsung, HTC and Doogee were used, then the Amsterdam gadget is a typical Apple iPhone clone, and not entirely successful. Eldar Murtazin not long ago talked about a fake iPhone: it cost a penny, but it was made in such a way that some of our editorial staff did not understand the trick when they were shown the supposedly Apple phone. This definitely won’t happen with BQ Amsterdam: the device resembles an iPhone only in some details. Whether this is good or bad, apparently, is for potential buyers to judge.
The body is made entirely of plastic and has three colors: gold (white front panel, gold lid), black (the front part is the same color) and silver (black plus silver). The plastic is simple, the quality is average, like children's toys. The cover of the device is dark-colored - soft-touch, the rest is semi-glossy plastic.
The dimensions for a 5.5-inch smartphone are rather large - 157x78x9 mm, and the gadget weighs as if it were made of metal - almost 200 grams. It fits well in the hand due to the sloping edges and smooth body shape. If your hands are wet (especially true now, in the summer, at 9 degrees Celsius and light rain), then the phone may slip out, it would be better if it had a case...
The assembly is excellent: nothing creaks or plays, the rear area does not press down to the battery. I think that over time the paint on the gold BQ will peel off, exposing the white plastic.
The screen is protected by tempered glass (the manufacturer does not provide detailed data), however, when you buy the device, a protective film will already be glued to it. I tested Amsterdam without it. The display is equipped with a relatively effective oleophobic coating: fingerprints remain, but are practically invisible and quickly erased; the finger glides easily.
On the top of the front panel there is a camera, sensors and a speaker. It is loud, the interlocutor is not heard very clearly and intelligibly, the timbre is mumbling, and the speaker wheezes when there are loud sounds from the interlocutor.
Below the display are standard Android touch buttons; there is no backlight.
At the bottom there is a microphone and speakerphone, at the top there is a microUSB and a 3.5 mm jack. On the left are two separate buttons for volume control. They are convex and can be easily felt with your fingers. On the right is the power button. The location of the keys, it seemed to me, was unfortunate - too high: every time you lock the screen you have to move the phone down the palm.
On the reverse side there is a camera recessed into the body, a flash, and a red BQ logo.
The cover is removable, as is the battery. Under the socket are two slots for micro SIM cards and a slot for installing a microSD memory card.
BQ Amsterdam, Monte Carlo and Los Angeles
Display
This device uses a screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. Physical size – 68x121 mm, frame on top – 17 mm, bottom – 20 mm, on the right and left – approximately 4.5 mm. There is an anti-reflective coating, which is quite effective.
The Amsterdam display resolution from BQ is HD, that is, 1280x720 pixels, aspect ratio is 16:9, density is 267 pixels per inch. IPS matrix with air gap.
The viewing angles of the screen are maximum; when tilted, the picture fades slightly. If you look at the display, tilting the phone away from you, you will notice the backlight of the matrix, which is not very good. In general, the backlight is uneven, in some places white spots are visible (dark picture).
The maximum brightness of white color is 280 cd/m2, the maximum brightness of black color is 0.62 cd/m2, contrast is 500:1.
In the light the image is practically invisible, in the shadows it is more or less normal.
Viewing angles
Batteries
This device uses a replaceable battery (lithium-ion) 2500 mAh.
In my operating mode (infrequent calls and mostly Wi-Fi and 3G), the smartphone “lived” from about 9 am until late at night (up to an hour or two). In this mode, I listen to music for about 2 hours, the screen lights up for about 3-4 hours. Video playback is about 7-8 hours.
If we are talking about listening to music, then this can be neglected, since the 2500 mAh battery drains by about 3-5% per hour at medium volume: the battery will drain faster in standby mode. Toys - about 2 hours.
Using a standard AC adapter, the battery is charged within 3 hours 20 minutes.
Communication capabilities
The device only works in 2G/3G networks (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 900/2100 MHz): slot 1 – 2G/3G, slot 2 – 2G.
The rest is standard for any Android smartphone: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0 without OTG support. Amsterdam has obvious problems with GPS: the gadget has difficulty finding satellites even in a few minutes.
Memory and memory card
Inside there is 1 GB of RAM, usually about 400 MB free. Built-in memory 8 GB, about 5 GB available. There is a slot for a microSD memory card, the maximum capacity is 32 GB.
Cameras
Traditionally, there are two camera modules: 13 MP (F2.2 aperture) and 5 MP (F2.8 aperture). There is one LED flash.
For a device costing less than 7,000 rubles, the BQ Amsterdam shoots quite well, macro shots or portrait shots come out especially well. The landscapes are somewhat soapy. There is little noise, the picture is pleasant, the sharpness is adequate, the dynamic range is average. Focus is not fast, but accurate.
The front camera is not the best (it will do for a budget device), artifacts are noticeable (apparently, post-processing is in progress - sharpening), characteristic of Sony modules.
The smartphone records videos in FullHD resolution, the number of frames is 30. The quality is more HD-like. Focus is achieved with this. The selfie camera also records FullHD, but at 20 FPS, the quality is good.
Sample photos
Performance
The BQ Amsterdam model uses a chipset from the Taiwanese company MediaTek - MT6580: 4 cores, ARM Cortex-A7, process technology - 28 nm, core frequency - up to 1.3 GHz, graphics - MALI-400. By the way, a similar processor is installed in BQ Los Angeles.
The smartphone does not slow down or glitch; no microlags were detected. All games run, but at low or medium settings. It happens that games are missing some textures. In general, you shouldn’t expect anything different from a budget chip.
Reviews for BQ BQS-5505 Amsterdam (golden)
True reviews about bq bqs-5505 amsterdam (golden) from Sidex. All reviews from owners of BQ BQS-5505 Amsterdam (gold) have been pre-checked.
Write a review without registration07/09/2017 Evaluation
Pros: Unrealistically cool graphics, all games work... Giant battery...
Cons: No cons! Buy!
Review: 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 plus for this smartphone!
22.12.2017
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Cons: The speaker is not very good, but nowadays no one listens to music through it anymore. After half a year, the lock and volume buttons began to stick. It began to constantly freeze and lag.
Review: Switched to it from Expla Rio Play. The difference is stunning. For social networks and games the phone fits perfectly. Only the battery heats up. As a photographer, the main camera was very important to me. The quality of the photos is excellent! The lags became upset after a short period of use (only 6 months, judge for yourself). In general, I do not recommend it for long-term use. Not even a year has passed and I'll have to get a new one. I think you can find something better for the same price.
22.12.2017
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GradeCons: Quiet speakers, flashlight only shines for 3 seconds
22.12.2017
Shchur Danik
GradePros: Good camera for its price, decent screen, overall decent device
Cons: The battery may hold up normally at first, but after half a year it holds very weakly, the main disadvantage is the accessories, this phone was smashed to pieces, and there are simply no matrices and other parts for this phone, so you need to get a new phone. And of course, a very quiet speaker, even for its price.
Review: You can take it, but you should expect a deterioration in some parameters.
22.12.2017
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GradePros: I liked the fact that 13mg this phone also holds games perfectly, for example tanks and so on, in general I give it a 5
Cons: The flash breaks very quickly and the sound is quiet
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22.12.2017
Khakimov Rustam
GradePros: Excellent camera, games load quickly, like everything else, holds a charge for a long time
Cons: The flashlight broke, and this happens to all phones, as I read, it also breaks on others.
Quiet speaker, sometimes you can't even hear the phone ringing
Review: I liked the effect of the curved screen, but I dropped the phone and the screen broke, replacing it is problematic
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: Excellent smartphone with good characteristics at an affordable price. Capture stunning photos with clear edges thanks to the 13 megapixel camera. Large 5.5-inch IPS screen with 2.5D technology. Obedient sensor. Bright picture on the screen. Works great with multiple running applications. Does not discharge for a long time thanks to the 2500 mAh battery. Fast processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB built-in memory. Supports memory cards up to 32GB, 2 SIM cards, 3G support. Everything you need is in this smartphone!
Cons: Not identified
22.12.2017
Faizullin Arthur
GradePros: I really liked the phone. Price and quality are excellent. The design of the device is very elegant and attractive. You can feel that the materials used to make the phone are not cheap. It fits very comfortably in the hand. As for the work, everything is also on top. Sensitive sensor. The colors are very rich and bright. There are a lot of flowers. Photographs beautifully. Even if you display a photo on a large screen, there are no complaints. After all, the camera is 13 megapixels. If you need a phone for gaming and watching movies and it's not expensive. I think that's it. 5.5 inches IP screen. A friend bought a much more expensive phone with approximately the same characteristics. He likes mine better). Amsterdam and the net catches fish better than......... and takes better pictures. Overall I'm very pleased with the phone. I recommend it. You won't want to
Cons: didn't find any.
22.12.2017
Ermilova Tatyana
GradePros: I have been using the phone relatively recently, I really like the phone. They offered it in the store as a good alternative to a more expensive brand, the functions are approximately the same, I am grateful to the employee who recommended it to me. Satisfied with everything
13 megapixel camera, the photos are clear, the image quality is satisfactory even at night. An impressive 5.5 IPS screen with 2.5 D technology can even display movies on the screen, the size is quite satisfactory, the 2500 mAh battery holds a charge for a day. It responds quickly, the Internet works well, does not slow down, does not freeze. I personally recommend it. Optimal price, quality, characteristics.
Cons: I didn’t find any disadvantages
22.12.2017
GC Dixis
GradePros: The large screen is the main advantage of the smartphone. Also, the brightness of the screen was very surprising, since competitors in this price category are not particularly bright and color rendition. Another main feature was the camera of the device, which really corresponds to what is advertised and even in the dark it takes very good pictures. It also handles games very well; for example, it copes with asphalt quite well. And if you play simpler ones, he can handle them with 5+. The screen also responds very well to touch even in the cold. For this price category, I think the phone is completely worth the money!
Cons: I didn’t find any shortcomings during a month of use. Regarding the battery, well, here in all smartphones, with maximum use, the phone does not last long, be it even a Samsung that costs 40 mowers)
22.12.2017
Komleva Elena
GradePros: A smartphone with a lot of advantages and at an affordable price! Large screen 5.5 inches, and camera 13 MP! Taking pictures and watching interesting videos is a pleasure! Moreover, the battery capacity allows you to do this for a long time! 2500 Mach! Super smartphone!
22.12.2017
Matsukova Anna
GradePros: I like everything about this model. Large bright screen. The photos come out juicy and clear. Camera 13 Mpx. It works for a year and a month without any complaints, the sensor responds well and is very sensitive. I really like the design. Color combinations of white and gold.
Cons: I didn’t find any cons!
Review: The design is attractive, the screen is large and protected by tempered curved glass, which does not scratch, and it looks cool, the screen is also covered with a high-quality protective film, which keeps the rather large screen in excellent shape. The battery has a good capacity - 2500 mAh, does its job perfectly, is enough for a working day with active use, and this includes the Internet and video. The camera is clear and focusing allows you to take cool pictures and videos, and the front camera with its quality does not leave you indifferent to the selfies you take. Very fast quad core processor. And a big plus to everything is the build quality and the low price, which makes me happy. A stylish and elegant smartphone at a very reasonable price!
22.12.2017
Sokirko Tatiana
GradePros: A fairly large display with a diagonal of “5.5”, you can watch movies, TV series and much more in full screen (my small laptop), I use it as a portable computer, because it is not convenient to carry a bandura with me due to private business trips in RUSSIA and Europe , the 13 megapixel camera helps out both in working moments and outside, since the pictures taken from it are incomparable, you can also print them and the quality will be at its best! This model combines amazing capabilities of shooting modes (panoramic, night, portrait mode) that will give you goosebumps.
Cons: I would like more battery capacity
22.12.2017
Burkov Alexander
GradePros: I bought this model half a year ago and was attracted by the 5.5-inch screen, which makes it comfortable to watch videos and surf the Internet. The picture is juicy, contrasty, plus a screen with 2.5 D technology. The 13 megapixel camera takes very good pictures with decent resolution. It focuses well, the test captures well, everything is readable. The battery capacity of 2500 mAh is quite enough, taking into account the frequent use of all possible applications and making calls. During the time of use it did not slow down or glitch. The smartphone met all my expectations, so take it, you won’t regret it!
Cons: none
22.12.2017
Glukhova Elena
GradePros: - the camera corresponds to the declared one;
- fast 3G Internet (MegaFon and Tele2 operators);
- bright, juicy screen;
- battery life is good with moderate use;
- performance due to a good processor;
- stunning design, especially in gold color.
Cons: Unfortunately, there is no notification indicator.
Review: I bought this device as a gift for my mother; this is not her first smartphone, but she wanted something new, with a big screen. Having used this model, I realized that it was an excellent option. I bought it for 6490 in the Samara region. iPhone 6+ cases fit almost like original ones.
Incomparable design, fits comfortably in the hand, excellent viewing angles, the 5.5" screen allows you to even watch movies. Thanks to the 2500 Mach battery, it holds a charge well. The camera is as advertised, both the main one and selfies. Stunning color rendition makes the pictures clear, bright and rich. An excellent speaker, without any noise or interference. The performance was also very pleasing, it works stably with several running applications without any lags.
22.12.2017
Ivanova Olesya
GradePros: The design is cool, you wouldn’t think there is a cover, but there is one. Pleasant color rendition. During use it did not slow down or glitch. The speaker is of average volume. The viewing angles of the screen are maximum; when tilted, the picture fades slightly.
22.12.2017
Frolova Olga
GradePros: Stylish smartphone with excellent characteristics at an affordable price. Excellent colorful photos with clear contours thanks to the 13 MP camera. Selfie photos will also delight you with their quality. Large 5.5-inch IPS screen with 2.5D technology. Obedient sensor. Amazingly bright picture on the screen. Easily works with several running applications. Does not discharge for a long time thanks to the 2500 mAh battery. Fast processor, 1 GB RAM and built-in 8 GB - excellent characteristics for fast and accurate operation of installed programs and applications. Supports memory cards up to 32 GB, 2 SIM cards, 3G support. Everything you need is in this smartphone!
Cons: none
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: price, large screen, battery, camera, design
Review: The price matches the quality. I was immediately attracted by the design, the screen is large and protected by tempered curved glass, which does not scratch, and it looks cool. The battery has a large capacity, copes with its task perfectly, and is enough for a working day with active use, and this includes the Internet and video. The camera is clear and focusing allows you to take cool pictures and videos, and the front camera with its quality did not leave me indifferent to the selfies taken. The smartphone itself looks elegant and premium for the price.
22.12.2017
Zamyatina Elena
GradePros: I like everything about this model. Large bright screen. The photos come out juicy and clear. The camera in it is 13 Mpx. It works for 3 months without glitches, the sensor responds well. I really like the design. Color combinations of white and gold. It looks rich and stylish.
Cons: couldn't find it
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: An excellent smartphone that will please both beginners and experienced users, as it is easy to use and fits well in the hand. At the same time, it has a 5.5-inch IPS bright display with 2.5 D technology. A very excellent 13 megapixel camera that transmits the entire spectrum of colors. A very capacious 2500 mAh battery, with which there is no fear of forgetting to charge at home as it lasts for a very long time. Two SIM cards, and a not bad and very fast quad-core processor. And a big plus to everything is the build quality and the low price, which makes me happy.
Cons: None.
22.12.2017
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GradePros: The camera is excellent for such a modest price, fits well in the hand, two SIM cards, large and bright screen
Cons: Everything is fine
22.12.2017
Gasanov Alikhan
GradePros: a chic device, the camera is very pleasing 13 megapixels, the screen also cannot leave you indifferent 5.5 IPS screen with 2.5 D technology, 2500 mAh battery is cool!
22.12.2017
Kosheleva Marina
GradePros: Cool smartphone model! I'm just delighted! 5.5-inch IPS screen with 2.5 D technology. A very stylish and fashionable gadget with a battery capacity of 2500 mAh, which allows several running applications to work simultaneously for a long time. Bright cameras with autofocus, the pictures come out simply cool. Supports two SIM cards in 3G format. Quite a good gadget for the money.
Cons: I've been using it recently, there are no disadvantages)
22.12.2017
Khomyakov Alexander
GradePros: This is not a phone, it’s one huge + gorgeous 13 MP camera, a very beautiful 5.5 IPS screen with 2.5 D technology, a 2500 mAh battery, which is not a lot but is quite enough for this handsome guy.
Cons: there are none; the manufacturer made an excellent phone and asks for a very small amount.
22.12.2017
Gorbushin Dmitry
GradePros: Large 5.5" bright display, with IPS matrix, good battery and low price. Not a bad camera. Ideal option for this price
22.12.2017
Klyueva Irina
GradePros: Hello everyone! Two weeks ago I bought myself a new smartphone, and now I’ve tried it out. The wishes were:
Big screen
Good camera
Lots of memory
And all in a budget option
The seller immediately offered Amsterdam.
Priced at only RUR 6,890!!
The model is presented in classic colors. The factory protective film is immediately applied.
According to the manufacturer, the smartphone is comparable in capabilities to a personal computer.
This is what I personally verified.
Operating system Android 5.1. More comfortable for me than 6.0
The wallpaper is probably Amsterdam) very beautiful.
Yandex with voice search is immediately connected
Two SIM cards, a memory card up to 32 GB, and 1 GB of RAM, built-in 8. As one knowledgeable person told me, “you don’t need more.”
In general, I'm satisfied)
Cons: I haven’t noticed any drawbacks yet. I advise you to buy it, you won’t regret it)
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: 13 MP, 5.5 IPS screen with 2.5 D technology, 2500 mAh battery
Cons: none
22.12.2017
Klimov Ilya
GradePros: Price, camera, large display.
Cons: Very quiet speaker, if you are on the street you may not hear the call.
Review: I used it for about a year, for the price I was more than happy with it, but something bad happened, my wife dropped the phone, surprisingly the display remained intact, a piece of plastic near the camera broke off. I started looking for glass, but I couldn’t find it in Novosibirsk, I ordered it from Ali, when the glass was disconnected, the technician damaged the display itself, I had to order a new one, again from Ali.
It’s bad that even the official service center cannot change the display; repairs are only under warranty.
22.12.2017
Yanykina Tatyana
GradePros: Size, settings, design
Cons: Battery life, non-backlit buttons, cameras don't match the specified pixels
Feedback: I see a lot of reviews that the screen is bursting, how come it bursts on its own? Is this really to be expected of all biquettes?
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: the phone is a bomb) I’ve been using it for more than a year, not a single problem) the flash works, sometimes it doesn’t, but in general the phone is super))
Cons: broke the screen and threw it away! since not one service has parts for them!
Review: games, surfing the Internet, movies, anything, a phone worth its money)))
22.12.2017
Asretov Mirza
GradeCons: All these bqs have a defect, sooner or later a flash will arrive and no one will fix it, I don’t recommend these Chinese phones.
22.12.2017
Khokhlov Ilya
GradePros: - Large screen with acceptable HD resolution
- Not easily soiled case
- Does not overheat
Cons: - Terrible camera (takes pictures normally only in good light). If there is not enough light, the photos are very dark (even though you take pictures during the day). When using a flash, the shooting is late, that is, the flash has fired and the light has already gone off, and only after that the photo is captured. What's the point of flash and camera working like this? Before this I had an LG (D686) also in this budget - but the camera took much better pictures. Just “heaven” and “earth” compared to this BQ.
- Insufficient battery capacity. The smartphone “devours” it very quickly, again comparing it with the LG D686 - it holds almost twice as bad, although the battery capacity of LG was not twice as large (3150 mAh)
- There are sudden, causeless phone reboots. Very rare, but they do happen. Not much pleasant.
Review: Before this smartphone, I spent two years with the LG D686, which I really liked (lightweight with an excellent camera and a good battery, a bright display and balanced characteristics) - but at one point it “died”, as it turned out, the memory chip “died”. Repair is not advisable.
As usual, no one was planning the upcoming financial expenses for purchasing a smartphone, so they started looking for a budget option with acceptable characteristics and more or less adequate reviews. I came across BQS-5505 Amsterdam, read it and went and bought it that same day.
And although this phone has many disadvantages, I catch myself thinking that if now I was given the opportunity to choose a budget smart again, I would most likely choose it again :(
Now, if I had a little more money at that time, it would have been a completely different story)))) And with this money (up to 6 thousand rubles) there aren’t really any other options).
If you are on a limited budget, then purchase this device; you most likely will not find a better one.
22.12.2017
Tikhonkikh Katerina
GradePros: Doesn’t slow down, doesn’t glitch, battery lasts a day
Cons: The flash stopped working after 4 months of use
Review: Overall a good phone
22.12.2017
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GradePros: - Price!
- Appearance
- Large screen, bright rich colors.
- Camera
Cons: - Battery drains quickly
Review: I bought it in August for 6,000 rubles. For such a price, it looks just great in appearance, just right for a man’s hand (for a woman’s hand it will probably be too bulky and heavy). Large screen diagonal 5.5, bright colors, although it is still difficult to see in the sun. Normal speaker, 50% of everything can be heard perfectly. Installed applications do not slow down and open quickly.
The only negative is that the battery drains catastrophically quickly, even with all the energy saving settings turned on! And I’m not playing on my phone yet, I’m not watching videos - 10 minutes scroll through the VKontakte wall, write a couple of messages, check your email - and 15-20% of the charge is gone! Considering that the description for the phone stated up to 6 hours of video viewing... well, yes, of course :)) So here you either constantly carry a charger with you or an external battery.
If you like to play on your phone, watch videos, read on the go - and at the same time do not carry an additional battery with you, then it is better to take a closer look at other smartphones.
If you just need to make a call, check your email, browse social networks, take a few photos on Instagram and search for something on the Internet, this is a completely suitable device, enough for a working day.
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: Great IPS display, 4 cores, large screen, Price, price and price again!
Cons: The battery is rather weak, but it lasts for a day.
Review: The handset is gorgeous, especially considering its price! Nothing slows down, doesn’t glitch, everything works clearly, the screen is brilliant! I bought three of these handsets for myself and gave another one to my aunt. You can’t find a better handset under 10k. But for me it’s generally the same There is no better one, because... it performs all the functions that I need and costs pennies! I bought the first device new for 4500 rubles, the second one did the same, the third one I bought used. for 3000. My aunt bought it for 5000. In general, I want to say that there are two different assemblies and they differ from each other in appearance and quality, even the box is different. In general, take only the one with the small red BQ icon on the bottom, those with which have a large BQ inscription in the middle, they are buggy, apparently affected by the assembly.
22.12.2017
Auca Auca
GradePros: price, quality, performance
Cons: haven't found one yet
Review: You can't find anything better for your money
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: The screen is large - visible in the sun during the day, bright, the phone is fast, fits well in the hand. Easy to read, battery lasts 1-2 days.
Cons: - GPS navigation is rather weak, when used in conjunction with a cellular connection - sometimes it falls off and gets lost (somehow at the most inopportune moment), and the Yandex navigator does not work on it - some problems and glitches;
- the speaker is quiet - if you’re in a car, you can miss a call, if you play the video on the street, you won’t be able to hear it;
- and when updating over the air - it turned into a brick - it was returned under warranty - I thought it was a common problem, but no - only mine is visible.
Review: I used it for about 2-3 months - overall I am very pleased with the device. The audibility is good, the battery lasted for 1.5 days - provided there was internet, reading, calling (the Internet was not turned off - all the time - whatsapp, mail, viber, sending and receiving photos). Somehow it started to slow down - I threw out a dozen installed programs - and everything helped (taking into account that there were still about 15 left). I did not use a standard dialer. After the update - I stopped turning it on - it says there is no file. I'm waiting for a response from the service. A very interesting shape of the phone - at first they asked if this was the Iphone 6 - well, it’s very similar.
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: For the money you won't find anything better
Cons: The battery drains faster than I expected, in active use from 8 am to 11 pm there is 10% left, video, games, Internet, dialers almost never let go of my hands.
Review: Decent screen and camera for the money
22.12.2017
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GradePros: GREAT CAMERAS - main and front! HD screen. 3G speed. The battery lasts at least 8 hours in active use. And a lot more
Cons: The speaker is not very good, but nowadays no one listens to music through it anymore.
Review: Switched to it from Expla Rio Play. The difference is stunning. An excellent budget smartphone. For social media. networks and games the phone fits perfectly. Only the battery heats up. As a photographer, the main camera was very important to me. The quality of the photos is excellent! I recommend!!!
22.12.2017
Rudskaya Victoria
GradePros: Fast, large display, long battery life: 5-7 hours.
Cons: Gets hot during use
Review: We bought a smartphone. I’ve been using it carefully for the second day, I haven’t taken it out of the house. He lies quietly. A crack has appeared on the display. There were no blows, I didn’t drop it. Over time, the crack grew. We think it's a manufacturing defect, but no cracks were noticed upon purchase.
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: The screen is quite fast
Cons: The battery runs out in 3-4 hours
Review: For those who have weak sound, go to the engineering menu, there you can configure everything, if not for the battery, then to 5+, otherwise only 4
22.12.2017
Bezrukikh Svetlana
GradePros: Beautiful model, fits comfortably in the hand, easy to use, nimble. The charge holds fine for me. I charged it in the evening, started using it at seven o’clock (using social networks) and the charge lasted until eleven o’clock. The phone already comes with an excellent film.
A lot of "smart gestures".
Cons: When listening to music, the battery drains quickly.
Review: Overall, the phone is excellent. I don’t know if the cases from Iphon 6+ are suitable, I haven’t tried them, but the cases can be found on Aliexpress at an affordable price.
22.12.2017
Max Vetrov
GradePros: Very juicy and large screen, price of course, Android 5.1, Spanish brand, high-quality build.
Cons: Battery
Review: For such a price, of course, you can’t find fault with it at all, but still... The camera doesn’t shoot at all as it shows... The battery lasts very little (2 calls per minute and frequent correspondence on WhatsApp, a total of 8 hours of work). But for this price these are just nitpicks. You can’t find anything better for this price, for sure at the moment. I’m very pleased with it, if it weren’t for the battery it would be almost perfect, although I repeat that for this price it’s the best!
22.12.2017
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GradePros: Camera, screen, efficiency, price
Cons: No “native” accessories
Review: A large, cool, bright device for little money. I've been using it for a month, it doesn't slow down, everything is fine. The camera is decent for this price category, especially in normal lighting, and the sound is also good. I recommend it with confidence.
The only sad thing is the lack of original cases, I’m going to buy from 6c too
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: I liked everything except the battery
Cons: battery
Review: good smartphone
22.12.2017
Ivanov Evgeniy
GradePros: Great phone for the money. The cameras take excellent pictures. The screen is bright and large. Android 5.1. The design is somewhat reminiscent of an iPhone 6
Cons: Haven't found it yet
22.12.2017
Belov Mikhail
GradePros: I join everyone who loved this animal. I've been using it for a week and I'm absolutely delighted!
Cons: Haven't found it yet.
Review: After reading reviews about this miracle, I decided to purchase it. I don't regret it one bit. I immediately bought a case from Foni+6 in Auchan for 199 rubles. It fits like a native one, I modified it a little and everything is fine. I advise you to buy it. This is the best combination of price and quality.
22.12.2017
Dmitry Shapovalov
GradePros: Well, exactly a month has passed since the purchase, I’ll say that I’ve never seen such a ridiculous price and such superb quality, it doesn’t slow down, it doesn’t crash, the camera is amazing, an incredibly beautiful smart phone, and a very large IPS screen.
Cons: I didn’t find any during a month of use.
Review: Kvadratish, Praktish, Good!!!
22.12.2017
Mikheeva Antonina
GradePros: design, camera, price
Cons: none
Review: cool smartphone and 100,000,000,000 times better than an iPhone
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: The camera is awesome
Cons: no disadvantages
Review: A good smartphone for the money, I really like the camera, both the main one and the front one, it responds quickly, the battery lasts a long time.
The RAM and built-in memory are pleasing.
I don't mind paying money for this phone.
I didn’t find any shortcomings!
Probably one of the best models from the company!
12/22/2017 Rating
Pros: I liked the large and bright screen. For such a price I did not expect it to work so quickly. A friend has the same phone and he advised me to take it. I don't regret the purchase.
Cons: no 4G and no cases
Review: Why buy an iPhone with a price tag 10 times higher if I get the same things with this phone?
TFT (Thin Film Transistor) - Liquid crystal displays based on thin film transistors with an active matrix. For each pixel there are three transistors corresponding to three colors (RGB - red, green, blue). At the moment, these are the most common displays and have a number of advantages over other displays. They are characterized by minimal response time and rapid development - ever-increasing resolution and number of colors. These displays are most common in mid-range and higher phones. Working resolutions for them: 128x160, 132x176, 176x208, 176x220, 240x320 and others, less common. Examples: Nokia N73 (240x320, 262K colors), Sony Ericsson K750i (176x220, 262K colors), Samsung D900 (240x320, 262K colors). TFTs are very rarely used as external displays for clamshells.
CSTN (Color Super Twisted Nematic) - Color liquid crystal displays with a passive matrix. Each pixel of such a display consists of three combined pixels, which correspond to three colors (RGB). Some time ago, almost all phones with color displays were based on this type. And now the destiny of such displays is budget models. The main disadvantage of such displays is their slowness. The undoubted advantage of such displays is their cost, which is significantly lower than TFT. Based on simple logic, we can assume that in the future TFT will displace this type of display from the mobile device market. The color evolution of such displays is quite extensive: from 16 to 65536 colors. Examples: Motorola V177 (128x160, 65K colors), Sony Ericsson J100i (96x64, 65K colors), Nokia 2310 (96x68, 65K colors).
UFB (Ultra Fine and Bright) - Liquid crystal displays with increased brightness and contrast on a passive matrix. We can say that this is an intermediate option between CSTN and TFT. This type of display boasts lower power consumption compared to TFT. For the most part, Samsung used such displays in mid-range phones. This type of display is not widely used. Examples: Samsung C100/110 (128x128, 65k colors).
TN is one of the matrix types of TFT screens. Roughly speaking, TN are the simplest and cheapest TFT matrices. Viewing angles are the narrowest.
