How to find out what processor your smartphone is running on. Android from A to Z: How to find out the type of processor on an Android device How to determine which processor is on a smartphone

22.02.2018

Hello everyone, my dears! If an experienced traveler comes across this article, he will probably think that the world has gone crazy. After all, if you have a phone/smartphone, HOW can you not know its model?!

In fact, I also never thought that people might not understand something in this regard, because it seems that we are all so advanced today.

Analyst Ming Chi Guo said this in an investor letter. The model is to get a screen with a diagonal of four inches. All other manufacturers also technically weave their own mini-variants. The user enters a stroke on the display. This could be an alternative for owners if they don't want to use a fingerprint sensor. This would make it possible to no longer send complex data for analysis, but to directly evaluate and process it. For example, intelligent sorting of photos taken by the user.

The image content was analyzed on the smartphone and the photographs were classified, indexed and tagged. A related question could be "Show me all the pictures with my kids in it." Because complex functions can be implemented locally on the device using artificial intelligence, data no longer needs to be sent to central servers and analyzed there. The connector is flattened on one side and is therefore only two millimeters thick. It offers the same contacts as previous models, but they can only then be inserted into the socket in a fixed position.

But just recently I realized that many of my readers have a great desire to travel on their own, but do not know how to use modern technologies, and in particular your phone, to make these trips easier. And the saddest thing is that no one can really explain to them which way to approach this matter.

It's not hard to see, but you should know the tools that can give you this information so you don't install outdated things. Of course, to get this we will need to use some application, but no one will give us this information clearly.

For what purpose? There comes a time when we need to know which internal components integrate our smartphone, either to install compatible applications or for any other reason.

Logically, the longer the phone works, the worse the battery condition. The Chinese company continues to surprise us.

Of course, I understand that you can stock up on a pack of cards the old-fashioned way, stand in lines at the check-in counter, buy tickets at the box office on the other side of town, and use other old-school tricks. But still, I decided to take on the role of a teacher and make a series of articles on this topic.

And we will start with the simplest, but, as a rule, the most important, with the basics. Today I will tell you how to find out the phone model that will serve you faithfully on your travels. Are you ready? I'm starting!

On any phone, even a Chinese counterfeit, its name and serial number are indicated. All this information is usually written under the battery. That is, you need to open your phone, take out the battery and look at what is written under it.

If your phone is non-separable, the information is indicated on the back panel of the phone. In this case, most likely you have an iPhone or a Chinese copy of it (read on to find out how to check this).

Of course, we are talking about the fact that the flagship is recognized by everyone. In short, a high end is a device with the least possible compromises. That he is round, which appears in some sections, but he knows to maintain a good balance between all the important points. This year there is an ambitious renovation of the equipment.

The battery gives us lime and sand. 680 mAh was able to offer total resistance for one day, but this is not enough: the choice of polymer on ion translates into a smaller size, but also at a lower energy density. To this we must add the optimization that each manufacturer makes from the software.

Let's say you know the name of your phone, then move on to...

2. Determine the operating system (OS)

An operating system is a set of programs, the “brains” of a device, which determine the principle of its operation. Operating systems are developed for computers, tablets, TVs, watches, e-books and other equipment. Today there are a huge number of operating systems in the world, but we will only talk about those that are designed for phones and are used today.

The best metal case in the market in its range

The software has many options and tools, although as we'll see later, they don't all add the same value. Then we will talk about this section in detail. This year they have refined the concept and focused on aluminum as the main material. A rectangular block, very straight, but with slightly rounded corners to make it easier to grip. The terminal is balanced in the hand, its weight is on average 5 inches diagonally in competitions, but above all it is very good, which is larger in its category.

Currently, there are 3 types of OS most common among phones/smartphones in the world:

• iOS [ios]
• Android [android]
• Windows [Windows]

That is, one of them is installed on your phone. Your task is to determine which one it is.

Information about which OS and version is installed on your device can be found in the phone itself. To do this you need to go to:

It's comfortable in the hand, although we need both to reach all points on the screen since it's a tall terminal. Another option is to use a mode to only use it with one. To activate it we simply have to slide our finger horizontally on the buttons at the bottom to reduce its size and arrive without problems.

Be careful when we have this in our hand. As for the details, we noticed that they indulged a lot in the fact that this is the best option on the outside, but it did not come out completely. The texture change detail on the power button is interesting and well thought out, so we quickly find it with our finger.

Menu - Settings - Phone information or

Menu - Settings - General - About this device

(the names of the items may vary slightly, but the information should be there). This will tell you what OS you have.

In addition, most often certain phone models use one operating system. That is, if you know the name of your phone, you can also roughly calculate the OS from it.

We analyzed the option they called champagne, and the truth is that they were accurate. It's not golden at all, but since you're giving it light, you can appreciate that tone. Something important: The removable parts are secure and can be inserted and removed without any problems.

This year they achieved an original design. For this size you have to subtract a little more since the virtual touch buttons take up a small stripe at the bottom. The front of the terminal is well used, the horizontal frames are very good, and while the vertical ones aren't the best, they're thin enough to not make it feel like we have a black rectangle framing the screen. Of course, the speakers are located on the bottom frame. Coming back from the screen, the density is correct and the pixels are not judged in any situation.

So, if your phone is:

• Alcatel
• Amazon
• Archos
• Bliss
• Creative
• Digma
• Explay
• Gigabyte
• Highscreen
• Huawei
• Iconbit
• Karbonn
• Lenovo
• Magic
• Megafon
• Micromax
• Motorola
• Nokia
• Oysters
• Pantech
• Perfeo
• Philips
• Pocketbook
• Prestigio
• Ritmix
• Roverpad
• Samsung
• Sharp
• Supra
• T-Mobile
• Texet
• Toshiba
• Treelogic
• Wexler
• Zifro

then your OS is most likely - Android.

The first panel gives a good impression, but as soon as we rotate the screen a little, we can see that it loses some light and a reddish tint appears on the white. Contrast is correct, but we can't say the same about brightness. In low light conditions it performs without issue and doesn't have to light up at all to look good. The problem arises when we are under the sun: the feeling it gives is that it has no power and there the mobile must give everything so that we can see something.

Performance and autonomy, clear and dark

When there is a lot of light, the sensor that detects it will calibrate the screen to increase contrast and colors are more saturated, thereby losing dark shades. Anyway, let's start with synthetic tests. Fast, the camera takes very little time to start up, the only drawbacks that can be achieved in performance are some moments where it is difficult to open certain applications. Small jerks that in my experience have never forced any application to close.

If your phone:

• Nokia Lumia

most likely your phone has an OS Windows.

If your phone has the name iphone, which is written on the back cover of the phone, most likely the operating system iOS.

BUT! iPhones have fakes and very high quality ones, which are practically no different from the original, even the type of programs is adjusted by the Chinese to match the original. You can find out if it's a real phone or a fake by going to Menu - Settings - General - Software update. If this is a real phone, it will be indicated that it is iOS, if it is a fake - Android.

This seems more like a software issue than a hardware optimization. If we talk about autonomy, the problem is complex and lies in the fact that, despite the fact that by supplying 680 mAh, betting on lithium polymer instead of ion can serve for a thin appearance, but not for achieving high energy density. However, in tests it achieves good data and enjoys similar autonomy.

Something that could be problematic if we use the phone diligently, we better bear it for what might happen. This problem can be mitigated by a fast charging system. Here are manufacturers who manage to charge half the battery in half an hour. A high enough amount that it doesn't bother me when we plug it in at the end of the day, but it's disappointing when we have a few minutes to charge it. Then there are aspects in which the experience is inconsistent. Example: Notification Center.

Well, dear friends, we have found out what operating system is on your phone. Be sure to remember the name of your OS, this will come in handy many more times. If you have any problems, write in the comments, I will help you figure it out.

In addition, I would like to note that if you bought a phone a long time ago and doubt that it belongs to one of the described families, do not despair. Yes, it is most likely too outdated and will not be able to support the necessary applications. But to have this opportunity, you don’t have to buy an expensive phone for a lot of money. The current model can be bought for 3-5 thousand rubles in any salon with a good selection. And you will be happy.

Fortunately, it can be set in the settings menu, but again, we need to change ourselves. Quotes, by the way, are not accidental. In the review we did, the version of the software only allowed us to speak English, but when it hits stores it will make it so that it can understand us in Spanish. We also have the ability to take screenshots by tapping your fingers on the screen and improve connectivity. Let's hope, once again, that this is fixed when the phone is sold.

Again, we have to spend some time setting it up so it doesn't kill apps when it goes off screen. This should help improve autonomy, but day after day it goes unnoticed. It has aspects that could be improved, but the proposal works very well.

And in the following articles I will talk about how to install applications specifically on your operating system. So if you haven't subscribed to my blog updates yet, be sure to do so. And I hope that my article was useful to you, I really tried very hard to present the information clearly. But if you have questions, ask, we will sort it out. That's all for today, thank you for your attention, bye-bye!

Fighting to be one of the best photo stores

In practice, they say, they translate less noise in low-light situations and provide better contrast when there is glare. Quickly in focus and with a level of detail few phones come close to matching. It's surprising how well it captures the texture of materials and bokeh. It doesn't always adjust for blur, but it almost always gets it pretty accurate.

In tests, we were able to focus objects with a minimum distance of 4 centimeters. In good lighting situations, the camera displays the chest: good quality, low noise and a lot of detail in the scene. Dynamic range can be a little more extensive, but covers a lot of points from shadows to highlights. The photo you just above has a good example.

iPhone has long become a popular product in the market. Very often you can find fakes that are similar to the original. More recently, it was possible to distinguish a fake quite easily: a crack in the case, a poor-quality image on the screen. Now craftsmen have learned to copy the gadget almost perfectly. However, there are several ways to help distinguish a Chinese iPhone.

If you have absolutely no time or desire to independently check the authenticity of the iPhone, then you can purchase your treasured smartphone from an official dealer. Of course, the price will be significant, but you can be completely sure that the device is original. You can also buy an iPhone directly on the company's official website.

What to do when there is no money to purchase a new smartphone, but there is a chance to buy a used iPhone? Before purchasing, you need to check the device to understand whether it is original or not.

Checking the serial number

1. First you need to go to settings, select “Basic”, then “About device” and look at the serial number.
2. Open the link “https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do”.
3. On the website you will need to enter the serial number in the appropriate field, after which the necessary information will appear.
4. If the iPhone is original, then 3 points will be shown, but if it is a fake, a message will appear that the serial number is incorrect.

Note! You should check the serial number several times to ensure that you do not make a mistake when entering it.

Checking the operating system

Another verification method

In a word, when buying a smartphone, you need to thoroughly check it so as not to become another “lucky” Chinese owner.

Perhaps you have found yourself in situations where you immediately need to find out the type of processor Android device, but you didn’t know how to do it. It is clear that this information is described in the technical documentation of the device, but the passport of the smartphone/tablet is not always located somewhere nearby, so this is not the best way. There is a more convenient option - an application that will give you all the necessary information in a matter of seconds.

With you you will find out not only the name and type of processor, but also get information about what RAM is installed on your Android"e, what kind of graphics engine is built into your smartphone/tablet, what size of the device’s screen is, what board everything is attached to. More details about all the features of the application below:

• Processor (CPU): type, technology, brand, clock speed, number of cores, model number, year of manufacture and general information.
• Board: name, model, manufacturer, RAM module, manufacturer.
• Graphics engine (GPU): name, speed, technology, brand, processor integration and general information.
• Kernel: compiler, builder, general information.
• Screen: resolution, pixel density, diagonal.

Developers ask to send them device data. This is necessary for the application to work more correctly and to recognize the hardware, especially if the application did not cope with the task on the first try. As a reward, the developer adds the name of each user who shared information to the gratitude list.

When downloading from market an error may occur. According to the developer, to fix it you need to disconnect and then connect again Google account, or delete all data available in the application Google Play.

The average score is 4.7 based on almost 2.5 thousand ratings. The application has been downloaded more than 100 thousand times. As for system requirements, these are Android 2.0 or later OS version.

Often, when buying a Chinese smartphone, you cannot be sure that the characteristics indicated on the store’s website are genuine, because you can write anything you want, right? However, why should this worry you so much? It's no secret that Chinese smartphones have to be reflashed quite often (if the fake is not of very high quality or the software is crude). And in order to reflash the device you need to know EXCLUSIVELY accurate TX (technical characteristics).
If you “upload” the firmware using other TX, you will get a “brick” (it turns on before the logo and freezes - this is the best case).

How to find out the characteristics

Mediatek MTK

If you have a smartphone based on a Medaitek (MTK) processor, then you need to use the MTKDroidTools utility. Of course, it won’t be possible without installing drivers; we’ll list the required software package below. So, if you ask (yes, only there friendly specialists will help you select the firmware and reflash your smartphone for free and with high quality), then you need to indicate the exact TX determined through MTKDroidTools. To increase the accuracy of the determined TX, it is worth getting shell root through the same utility (the button for obtaining root rights is located at the bottom).

Software

• - determining TX, getting root, creating backups


• Drivers: &ADB Driver

Spreadtrum

The situation is similar with Qualcomm and Broadcom. This is because MTK is much more common, which is why a utility was developed for this purpose.

Conclusions

A smartphone is not much different from a computer, since it has a similar structure to it, that is, it has its own motherboard, processor, RAM strips, etc. The characteristics of the phone accordingly have a huge impact on its price, performance, as well as the durability of the device. Below we will look at how you can find out what processor is on the device.

Find out what processor is on the phone

This information can be found in the documentation for the device or on the official website of the manufacturer/store where you purchased it. All the information is there. However, what to do if the documents are lost and you don’t remember the full name of the phone model? In this case, you will have to use specialized applications that will help you view accurate information about the device.

Unfortunately, using the system itself, it is impossible to find out which processor is in the phone, since either nothing is written about this at all, or only the number of cores is written.

Method 1: CPU-Z

CPU-Z is a popular program designed to obtain all the technical information you need about a device. It was originally only available for computers, but now there are versions for Android.

Install this program from Play Market and launch it. The main page will immediately contain information about the processor. If there is nothing there or the information you need is not there, then go to the tab "SOC".

The advantages of this program include the following points:

• It is possible to view detailed information not only about the processor, but also about any important element of the system;
• The program is easy to use;
• Takes up little space on the device.

The only drawback of CPU-Z for Android is the lack of any Russification.

Method 2: Antutu Benchmark

This is also a multifunctional application, primarily intended for testing smartphones and tablets for speed and quality of operation. However, its interface also contains a detailed summary of the device's characteristics. In addition, the interface itself is much more functional and modern than that of the previous program. True, the application takes up more space on the device and consumes more system resources when running.

Download the application from the Play Market and follow the following instructions:

The considered program has the following advantages:

• It is possible to request detailed information about the processor;
• You can test your phone for performance and quality in different conditions;
• There is full support for the Russian language.

The only downside that can be noted is that the application takes up more space compared to the previous program.
As you can see, there is nothing difficult in studying the characteristics of the processor on your device. This can be done using special applications.

How to find out what processor is on your device based on the Android operating system? There is no information about the processor (CPU) in the Android settings, and sometimes you need to know it when you select applications or games. The performance and speed of the device depends on this detail. If you install a resource-intensive program on hardware with a weak CPU, it will be very slow (if it starts at all). Although the Android system does not list all the specifications, you can view them. Figure out how to find out which one so you can calmly choose utilities to install.

From the presented review you will find out what processor is on your Android device

There are several specifications worth paying attention to:

• Clock frequency. Shows how quickly information is processed. The higher the frequency, the better the performance.
• Number of cores. It determines how many processes can be running simultaneously.
• Cache memory. It contains the data that the device works with. If the cache is small, the CPU will load information from RAM more often. As a result, it will do fewer operations in one “cycle”.
• Graphics accelerator. Essentially similar to the video card on a PC.
• Energy consumption. A powerful processor requires a lot of energy. See if it drains your battery quickly.
• Temperature. The CPU heats up during operation, and its specifications indicate the temperature at which it can operate. If it exceeds the maximum value, the device may burn out.
• 4G support.
• Work with one or two SIM cards.

And that's not all the specifications. It's just that they affect performance. You can also figure out how to find out the architecture, what technical process was used to create it, and whether it has a turbo mode. It is better to get a full description of all characteristics at once.

Technical documentation

A simple and obvious way is to look at the documentation that comes with your mobile device. But what if you bought it second-hand? Or were all the instructions and box lost? You can find information on the Internet. To do this, you just need to know the name of the model and manufacturer.

1. Go to the settings of your smartphone or tablet.
2. Open the About Phone or About Tablet menu.
3. Look at what is written in the “Model” section.
4. You also need the name of the manufacturer. Usually it is on the body of the product. If the device has factory firmware, it will have pre-installed utilities from the manufacturer - you can also recognize the company from them.
5. Next there are three options.
6. Enter the full name of the model into the search engine. The results will include characteristics, reviews, descriptions. Information about the device is available in online stores where it is sold.
7. Find a device on Yandex.Market. This is a product catalog with a register of stores. Product specifications are listed there.
8. Look at the description on the manufacturer's official website; there must be a search bar there.

You can start searching for applications that meet your system requirements. Since it’s quite easy to find out the processor frequency on Android.

Applications

There are utilities that show detailed information about the device. They can be downloaded from the Play Market.

CPU-Z

A simple program. It weighs little. Does not require resources. There are no settings or functions that you need to understand. The only “complex” parameters are the choice of temperature measurement units. Install, run - and see all the characteristics of the CPU. They are located on the "SOC" tab. The application is free because it contains advertising. It’s in English, but you can still figure out how to find out the processor on Android. No foreign languages ​​are needed for this.

• Name. CPU model. In new versions of the utility this item is not present - the model name is indicated at the top in the form of a logo. There is also a frequency in Gigahertz (GHz).
• Cores. Number of cores.
• Architecture. Architecture.
• Process. The technical process by which the processor is created.
• Clock Speed. Minimum and maximum frequency.
• CPU Renderer. Graphics chip.

This program not only answers the question of how to see what kind of processor is on your Android. In it you can also monitor the load on the CPU and individual cores, which is indicated as a percentage. The application also contains information about the system, gadget model, battery, temperature, installed sensors and sensors.

AIDA64

A utility that contains information about all the “internals” of the device. Including the CPU. There is a version in Russian. In the options you can select units of measurement, font size and language. Here's how to find out the processor model on Android:

1. Download Aida64 from PlayMarket.
2. Install and run.
3. Select "CPU" from the list.
4. Study the characteristics.

Benchmarks

Benchmarks are needed to determine the capabilities of Android gadgets. But they also provide information on the CPU. Testing with such utilities takes some time.

AnTuTu

Here's how to find out the processor type on Android using the AnTuTu application:

1. Find the program in, download and install. Additional services may be required for its operation. She will offer to download them herself.
2. Launch the utility.
3. A menu will open with a large “Test” button. The equipment model will be indicated above it.
4. Click on "Test".
5. Wait for the scan to complete. The progress will be displayed on the screen.
6. When testing is finished, return to the previous menu (arrow at the top left or the “Back” key on your phone).
7. Open the "Info" tab.
8. Scroll down to the "CPU" section. There will be brief information there.
9. To view details, tap on “Learn more” under “XCU”.

Geekbench 4

Here's how to find out the processor version on Android using Geekbench 4:

1. Download, install and run.
2. Even before the test starts, information about the CPU will be available.
3. Click "Run CPU Benchmark".
4. Wait.
5. Scroll down the results. The “Processor” and “Processor ID” items will contain the necessary information.

PassMark PerformanceTest

Here's how to find out the processor on Android using the PassMark PerfomanceTest utility:

1. After starting the program, click "Run Benchmark". You can pre-select what to test.
2. The process will take some time. The utility will play multimedia files to evaluate performance.
3. When the test result appears, the processor characteristics will be in the “CPU Information” section.

There are many more applications that define CPU specifications. But be careful when installing programs. Some of them may be malicious. If you are interested in how to find out which processor or smartphone, it is better to use proven methods and utilities.