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The shelf of metal smartphones has arrived. Highscreen Tasty (translated as “tasty”) offers a pretty tasty cocktail for RUB 12,990. 5-inch IPS display with HD resolution, LTE support, 3 GB of RAM and a decent package. Let's try.
Specifications
- Operating system: Android 5.1
- Screen: 5.0 inch diagonal, IPS, 1280x720 pixels, 293 ppi, OGS, 2.5D
- Processor: quad-core 64-bit MediaTek MT6735, Cortex-A53, frequency 1.3 GHz
- Graphics: ARM Mali-T720
- RAM: 3 GB
- Storage memory: 16 GB, microSD (up to 32 GB)
- Main camera: 8 MP (f/2.4), phase detection autofocus, flash, 1080p video
- Front camera: 5 MP (f/2.2), 720p video
- Networks: LTE (3/7/8/20), 3G/HSPA+ (900/2100 MHz), GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), DualSIM (micro-SIM and nano-SIM)
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, FM, microUSB (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm headset jack
- Navigation: GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS
- Sensors: accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor
- Battery: 2400 mAh Li-Pol
- Dimensions: 144.2x71.5x8.1 mm
- Case materials: metal, glass, plastic
- Weight: 155 g.
Equipment
The smartphone is packaged in a compact box made of thick cardboard in white color combined with blue inserts. The top part shows a diagram of the device from which you can glean the key characteristics of the device. Clear and convenient. The color of the supplied smartphone is easy to determine; in the lower left corner there is a circle of the corresponding color. In our case we are talking about rose gold.Inside the box is the smartphone itself, a flexible plastic protective case, a USB cable and a charger. There is a headset, a “clip”, a user manual and a warranty card, brochures with a quick user guide and information about the manufacturer’s social networks.
Appearance
The basis of the Highscreen Tasty case is brushed metal; plastic inserts are used at the top and bottom for the antennas. Their color is slightly different from the metal base, but looks harmonious. In general, the smartphone is available in gold and gray versions.
The front panel is covered with 2.5D glass, although the transition does not seem as soft as some competitors. It was possible to “drown” a little deeper. There is an oleophobic coating and it does the job well. The front side includes a 5-inch, touch keys at the bottom, no backlight. Another nuance is that the “Back” key is located on the right, which is confusing at first. Matter of habit. At the top there is a speaker, front camera, light and proximity sensor, and at the same time a notification indicator. The main camera lens and flash are located on the back, and the speaker is located at the bottom. The camera protrudes, but just a little; the metal frame rises slightly above the glass, which will allow it to be better protected in the event of a fall.
The bottom edge includes a microUSB connector, the top – a 3.5 mm headset port. On the left there is a compartment for two SIM cards (Micro-SIM and Nano-SIM), one of which can be replaced with a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 32 GB. On the right are the volume and power keys. Made of metal, they look neat, but they tilt if you press off-center. To a greater extent, this problem relates to the volume buttons.
The smartphone is pleasant to hold in your hand, the quality of the materials is pleasing, but without frills. The device looks good in the included protective case; the sides of the case are transparent, the back is matte. There are cutouts for the necessary connectors, the key block is completely closed, and it is interesting to note that when pressed, the play of the keys is not felt at all and, accordingly, is not annoying. The case fits tightly and rises slightly above the glass, providing additional protection.
Display
The display diagonal is 5 inches and its area is 72.32 cm2. The display itself has small black frames on the sides, approximately 1 mm wide. An IPS matrix with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels is used, which provides a density of 293 ppi. The viewing angles are good, the screen itself has no air gap.
The maximum measured brightness level was 460 cd/m2, the minimum value was 10 cd/m2, so it won’t hurt your eyes in the dark. As a result, we have a good indicator, taking into account the segment. In normal light the image is readable, but in bright sunshine problems will arise.
The main headache of the display is calibration. The level of blue color is off scale (more than 180%), green, on the contrary, is below normal (approximately 90%), and only red color is at the proper level (almost 100%). As a result, distorted colors compared to the reference white balance of 6500K. In standard mode, Tasty produces more than 12,000K, in warm mode – about 10,000K, and in cold mode, even under 15,000K. Editing photos will be problematic, and other people's photo masterpieces on Instagram will not look too natural.
In addition to the ability to change the color temperature of the screen, there is an adaptive backlight control function and an economical backlight mode. The latter is designed to lower the brightness to save more battery power.
The touch layer supports up to five touches simultaneously.
Sound
The main speaker is loud, but the mid and low frequencies are not included. Since there are no protrusions under the speaker, the volume is noticeably lost on a flat, hard surface.The complete headset looks beautiful, but the same cannot be said about the sound. We recommend replacing it with your own version and then the smartphone will sound at a very decent level. It is possible to choose one of the prepared profiles or create your own using technologies from dts. You can also choose one of the sound modes or adjust the equalizer yourself. All this is done in a proprietary application, the selected parameters apply to all applications.
Camera
The main camera has an 8 MP sensor and a lens with an f/2.4 aperture, there is a flash and the ability to shoot video in 1080p in 3GP format.
At medium and close distances there is enough detail, but complex textures like small stones, water and grass are more difficult at medium and long distances. White balance is usually determined correctly, the dynamic range of the matrix is quite narrow, bright objects noticeably lose detail.
I was pleased with the presence of the Pro mode, where you can manually set ISO, white balance, focus operation and adjust exposure. There is no DNG support. In general, the camera takes relatively dark pictures by default, so the ability to change the exposure is very useful. The modes available are “Retouch”, “Series”, “Filter”, HDR, etc. The flash is standard and has enough power for any situation.
The front camera uses a 5 MP sensor and f/2.2 aperture, video is recorded at 720p. You shouldn't expect miracles, it's suitable for selfies without complaints or chats. There is no additional flash provided.
The video quality is quite low, the bitrate is low, and this is understandable, given the support for the 3GP format.
Iron
The device from Highscreen uses a 64-bit MediaTek MT6735 processor with four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.3 GHz. This is a more advanced version of the economical MediaTek MT6735P, the main difference is higher core speed. The SoC uses a 28nm process technology and was released in the second half of 2015. The ARM Mali-T720, which appeared back in 2013, is dedicated to graphics. There is support for OpenGL ES, Open CL and Direct3D. A viable combination for every day, but you shouldn’t count on high graphics settings in games.RAM 3 GB and it pleases. Built-in memory is 16 GB, you won’t be able to install many, many games. You will have to use a memory card, sacrificing the second SIM card.
The smartphone is capable of operating in LTE networks (channels 3/7/8/20), as well as 3G and 2G. The quality of communication is good. Among the wireless communication interfaces, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.0 are supported. Wi-Fi remains reliable even through concrete walls.
GPS (A-GPS) and GLONASS support is provided for navigation. Sensors include an accelerometer, light sensor and proximity sensor. Among other things, there is an FM radio.
Software
The OS uses standard Android 5.1 Lollipop without any extra bells and whistles. Among the features, we note proprietary applications for updating software, radio, sound settings and compass.In the settings you can enable gesture recognition, a virtual button, configure the operation of the light indicator, etc.
Test results
The smartphone scored more than 33K points in AnTuTu, and 17K points in HTML5. Epic Citadel produced 37 FPS at maximum settings, given that the test can no longer be called very difficult, this hints that the picture will not be the smoothest in the latest games with advanced graphics. In the 3DMark Sling Shot test with Open GL ES 3.0 we received 203 points. Meanwhile, the test subject was unable to complete GFXBench GL, producing an error.
Although Asphalt 8 offers playing at maximum settings, there is no sense of frame stability; things are much more confident with medium settings. Traffic Rider feels great even at maximum.
N.O.V.A. 3 is not very confident, you can play, but the discomfort is noticeable. Modern Combat 5 runs decently at medium settings, but the maximum is beyond your budget.
Let's sum it up
Highscreen Tasty turned out to be interesting for its segment, it has a decent body and different colors, a convenient protective case, LTE and 3 GB of RAM, as well as pure Android 5.1 Lollipop. The HD matrix has sufficient brightness reserves and decent viewing angles, however, the fly in the ointment was frankly weak calibration and different color display modes do not help much. The smartphone has a loud main speaker and flexible sound settings, so with the right headset you can get good results, but not with the included one.
Performance is sufficient for modern applications and games, but with the latter it is better to stick to medium graphics settings. The cameras produce normal pictures for their class, there are a lot of shooting modes, including Pro for the main one. But it’s better to forget about the video.
The battery life is average, it could have been longer.
At a cost of 12,990 rubles. Highscreen Tasty has enough competitors; in Chinese stores, devices with similar performance characteristics are cheaper, and for that price you can choose more productive options. Our retail also has plenty of interesting alternatives from the same Xiaomi and Meizu. If Tasty's price drops over time, it could well be considered an option.
Pros:
- Good body and execution
- Bright matrix and good viewing angles
- Large amount of RAM
- Pure Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Good sound (with a quality headset), loud speaker
- LTE support
- Poor screen calibration
- Not the fastest platform
- Soapy video, low bitrate
- Working hours could have been longer
- Combined SIM and microSD slot
- The back key is on the right
The Russian brand is simply unstoppable this year - the lineup is expanding rapidly, just have time to figure out which smartphone is positioned how. Actually, that’s what we’ll do with Tasty. All the details are in our review.
When we managed to get Tasty out of the box for the first time, we didn’t even immediately realize that it was Highscreen. On the one hand, one can assume that I am talking about a certain impersonality of the device, but this is not what we are talking about at all. I want to start right away with the body. It's nice to celebrate the evolution of the company's cases this year. It all started, perhaps, with Power Ice, and so it went along a well-trodden but true path: Power Rage was already quite close to the hero of today’s review. Highscreen Tasty did not disappoint in terms of assembly and materials.
The body of the device is metal, non-separable, monolithic. Only at the top and bottom of the rear panel was there room for plastic inserts covering the antennas of the radio modules. The screen is covered with fashionable slick 2.5D glass. The screen is not the largest by today's standards, 5 inches, and the device itself was made compact. The 8 mm thickness of the device even suits the face - it adds solidity, but does not cause discomfort.
Can you guess the colors Tasty comes in? That's right, gold, rose gold and gray, which we actually have in our hands. Nothing unusual, just the most fashionable shades this season, so it was impossible to pass by.
You can install either 2 SIM cards in the device at once - one nano and one micro, or one nano card, but paired with a 32 gigabyte microSD. This is a good option to choose, since for those who usually need two SIM cards, 16 built-in gigabytes will be enough (at least that's what my friends say). GPS/GLONASS, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth - fourth, LTE available - a complete gentleman's set.
The screen of the smartphone is very, very good, to say the least. This is a five-inch HD matrix, made using exactly the same In-cell technology as our relatively recent guest Prime L. Because of this, the picture looks very neat, and the colors, if necessary, can be changed from neutral to warm or cool tones. In the sun the performance of the screen is average.
But you can say almost nothing about the characteristics in Highscreen reviews. These guys managed to find somewhere endless deposits of quite suitable Mediatek MT6735, which time after time become the hearts of the company’s most interesting models this year. Paired with 3 gigabytes of RAM, the smartphone is capable of delivering quite decent performance and, in addition, 34 thousand useless Antler parrots.
Highscreen Tasty runs Android version 5.1. At the same time, the shell, in the best traditions of the company, is absolutely unclouded by various body kits, “associated” software and the like, which in many ways complicate the operation of the device. Traditionally, the player and camera have undergone changes, but this is more a plus than a minus. Yes, it’s not a “marshmallow”, but the average user who will buy this and similar devices doesn’t really care what version of the system he has. He would rather be interested in how the toys run around there, right?
And they run quite well, but at medium settings. Why, in the same Asphalt 8 or Unkilled, high graphics settings are set for the MT6735 by auto-detection is not entirely clear. But once everything is installed and configured correctly, you can ride on cars with a lot of effects, and run quite tolerably from former human specimens of different sexes. In NOVA 3 Tasty slows down, of course, but in WWR, which we suddenly liked, on the contrary, it performs better than my Galaxy S7 edge. This is the paradox... The device heats up, by the way, quite noticeably, but it doesn’t burn your hands, and there’s a silicone case included, if that’s the case. Well, earplugs were also added to the kit. So that nothing distracts from the game, nothing else.
An 8 megapixel camera is practically the minimum possible option by today's standards, but the number of megapixels in the Highscreen Tasty camera is far from the most important thing. More interesting is the mass of a wide variety of modes - from retouching according to various parameters and night shooting to HDR, filters, GIF creation and the like.
Even rollicking There is a “professional” mode with many settings, so you can always try yourself in a creative field. There are a lot of settings, and you will need it: without a creative streak, it will be a little difficult to beat some lack of camera resolution. Autofocus is fast. Photos generally look very good on the device’s screen. The front camera is 5 megapixels. It fulfills its role, and nothing more is required.
The 2400 mAh battery is not enough to grab the stars from the sky. However, Tasty himself is not conducive to hyperactive games without a break, which will allow him to live in the owner’s pocket from morning to evening or watch a movie right before 6 o’clock. You can play for three hours, then the battery will run out.
Well, they are asking 13 thousand rubles for the device. Thus, Highscreen Tasty is a rather interesting offer for those who are not inclined to carry pocket power stations with them, but want an inexpensive, but pleasant-looking smartphone, which is quite well balanced in terms of hardware, and is not particularly high in price. If this continues, by the end of the year we will be waiting for noticeably more interesting models at interesting prices. Well, this is only a plus for consumers!
The Tasty's speakerphone is honest - loud, but without a hint of low/mid frequencies at all. But the smartphone handles high frequencies correctly - the sound is clear and soft, like the polyphony on expensive clamshells of yesteryear. The speakers of Meizu M3s Mini, Honor 4C/5C, if you want comparisons, sound cheap and poor in comparison with our hero. Xiaomi Redmi 3 sounds a little less clear, but overall similar.
Tasty headphones are surprisingly good. Of course, there is no dedicated DAC here, but there is a DTS Audio software enhancer, and for once it has benefited the smartphone under its care. Access to the audio manager is only possible through a standard audio player, but the program reforms the sound throughout the entire system.
In the standard version, the setting is not optimal, but there are plenty of equalizer presets, and no one bothers you to turn it manually. In general, there is an opportunity to thoroughly improve the sound and make it better than most competitors. The only caveat is that in monitor headphones (60 Ohm) the volume is just right for modern tracks and is slightly insufficient for archival audio recordings. You might want to hear Utesov’s song a little louder than usual in the subway, but you won’t be able to.
And still - Highscreen Tasty sounds very good. Among its classmates, only the Samsung Galaxy A3 2016, worth 19 thousand rubles, can offer something similar (minus specialized smartphones).
Iron
The filling of Highscreen Tasty contains a minimum of technological achievements. Quad-core processor with 4G support. Not the worst option, because a number of manufacturers are still not shy about releasing models with “castrated” MT6735P/6735M (1.0 GHz) so that life doesn’t seem like honey. And three gigabytes of RAM in a model for 13 thousand is unprecedented generosity by Euroset standards.
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. | 71.5 mm (millimeters) 7.15 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.81 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 144.2 mm (millimeters) 14.42 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.68 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.1 mm (millimeters) 0.81 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.32 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 137 g (grams) 0.3 lbs (pounds) 4.83 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. | 83.51 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.07 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Rose gold Golden Grey |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Aluminum alloy |
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.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2600 MHz |
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 a single 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 MT6735 |
| 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-A53 |
| 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. | 64 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. | ARMv8-A |
| 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-T720 MP1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 600 MHz (megahertz) |
| 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. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| 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. | 640 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 in (inches) 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.45 in (inches) 62.26 mm (millimeters) 6.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.36 in (inches) 110.69 mm (millimeters) 11.07 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. | 294 ppi (pixels per inch) 115 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. | 67.06% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| 2.5D curved glass screen |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Svetlosila | f/2.4 |
| Focal length | 2.92 mm (millimeters) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 25 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode |
Front camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2.2 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 1.9 mm (millimeters) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2560 x 1920 pixels 4.92 MP (megapixels) |
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.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Popular color “rose gold” – to the masses!
Highscreen is a Russian brand, so I have a reverent attitude towards the products of this brand. This is yours, dear! It’s cool that I live in a time when you can go and buy a domestic smartphone - stylish, very productive and for reasonable money. Not everyone can live on your Apples.
Highscreen PP5420 
Now seriously: few people know that the company owns the device Highscreen PP5420- the first Android smartphone officially delivered to Russia. The model went on sale 2 months earlier than the HTC Hero, in July 2009. So Highscreen devices have been working with us for many years, and it’s time to talk about the “tasty” Highscreen Tasty model, which can be yours for only 12,000 rubles.
Full metal android
In the 21st century, we are already looking with suspicion at plastic cases in models in the mid-price segment. After all, this is the first sign of “Chineseness”. However, once you take Highscreen Tasty in your hand, the pleasantly cooling aluminum lulls your suspicions and fears.
The smartphone is available in three colors, exactly similar to those of one little-known company with the logo of a bitten apple: rose gold, gray and gold. On the face, the gadget is also beautiful: a 5-inch HD display under Japanese Asahi Glass Dragontrail with oleophobic coating and rounded edges.
Highscreen Tasty is equipped with a 5-megapixel front and 8-megapixel main cameras. The heart of the device is a quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 Hz, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in flash memory with the ability to use microSD cards.
It is clear that the main camera cannot compete with that of our beloved iPhone, however, with good lighting and the correct location of the constellations, the pictures turn out to be very suitable for Instagram or other social networks.
I would especially like to note a certain Pro mode of the camera, where you can manually adjust white balance, ISO, focus and shutter speed. In principle, by playing with the settings you can achieve unexpectedly good picture quality.
The smartphone can accommodate two SIM cards and supports LTE, GPS, GLONASS, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth and FM radio. Highscreen Tasty dimensions - 144.1 x 71.5 x 8.1 mm, weight - 137 grams. The work is carried out under the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. The battery is non-removable, with a capacity of 2400 mAh.
Works like the real thing
Despite its low cost, Highscreen Tasty copes well with its smartphone responsibilities. The Lollipop operating system pleases us with the absence of unnecessary pre-installed applications and services.
Everything you need can be downloaded from the Google Play store, and everything will work, even resource-intensive toys - after all, 3 gigs of RAM, this is serious.
The dimensions of the Highscreen Tasty are no larger or smaller than other smartphones, not very thick, and comfortable to hold in your hand. The screen is readable in the sun, and for the money the device is of high quality and quite presentable.
The earpiece is loud, and the external speaker is very loud, even in the noise of a metropolis you can easily hear an incoming call if the smartphone is in your pocket.
The firmware is updated over the air; on a single battery charge, the smartphone will work for just over a day. Charges via microUSB, full charging time is about 2 hours.
What irritates me the most is when my smartphone starts to heat up in my hands. You run some “Asphalt” for 5-10 minutes, and now you have a comfortable heating pad in your hand. There is no such problem with Highscreen Tasty - the aluminum back became a little warm after several runs in the aforementioned “Asphalt”.
Bottom line. So what if it's pink?
Highscreen offers a durable, fast and reliable smartphone with an up-to-date operating system and impressive hardware. For its 12,990 rubles, this is a worthy device that will faithfully serve its owner as a second handset, giving tactile sensations like an Apple smartphone.
Undoubted advantages of Highscreen Tasty:
- excellent screen;
- a lot of RAM and a powerful processor;
- aluminum body;
- low weight and thickness;
- the ability to use two SIM cards at once;
- many fine camera settings;
- decent price.
Cons:
- this is not an iPhone.