• Case materials: plastic, Gorilla Glass 3
• operating system: Android 5.1.1 + Cyanogen OS 12.1
• Network: 2G/3G/4G
• Processor: 4 cores, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
• RAM: 2 GB
• Data storage memory: 16 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"" with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels
• Camera: 13/5 MP, flash
• Navigation: GPS/GLONASS
• Extras: FM radio
• Battery: removable, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) capacity 2500 mAh
• Dimensions: 141.15 x 71 x 9.37 mm
• Weight: 130 g
• Price: from $110 at the beginning of November 2015

Scope of delivery

• Smartphone
• USB cable
• Film on screen

Introduction

Not long ago we attended the Russian presentation of the Wileyfox company, where we were presented with two affordable smartphone– Swift and Storm. You can read this material at the link below.

From the text it becomes clear that the company Wileyfox, unknown to many consumers, is, in fact, a sub-brand of Fly. The main feature is that Wileyfox will sell its devices only through the online store, and the devices themselves will be delivered to you from China by courier companies. By the way, they promise fast delivery within a week. It is noteworthy that the gadgets will be covered by an official Russian warranty. So I wouldn't compare directly Chinese smartphones and smartphones from Wileyfox: in the latter case, you have every right to have your Swift or Strom repaired at more than 200 service centers in our country.

Well, now directly about Wileyfox Swift. To begin with, I would like to translate Wileyfox, since many people do not quite understand the name: “wyley fox” is something like “nosy fox,” and the company’s slogan is “What fox (fox)?” As far as I understand, this is a play on words on English: “What the f...” In this way, the company wants to make it clear that it is so creative. Fine.

The Swift device is notable for the fact that it costs $109, and with a discount using a coupon it will cost you only $89, that is, at the current exchange rate, about 5,600 rubles. For this money you get a smartphone on Cyanogen OS (Android 5.1.1 with Google service), a 5-inch IPS screen with HD resolution, a Qualcomm chipset with LTE, two cameras of 13 MP and 5 MP, as much as 2 GB RAM, two SIM cards and many more.

The funny thing is that Wileyfox decided not to include a network adapter and a headset in the kit, they say they increase the cost of the device as a whole. It seems to me that such a move is more of a marketing trick, since I am sure that these accessories cost the company pennies.

Design, dimensions, control elements

The smartphone is made in the classic design of Android devices. Swift doesn't have any fancy elements, but the device looks good: the front panel is dark, the display merges with the frames at the top and bottom, reminiscent of the Nexus. The corners are rounded, the ends are slightly sloping, the back cover is flat, but towards the edges it smoothly transitions to the side edges.

A thin glossy plastic edge runs along the perimeter of the front part; the screen is protected by third generation Corning Gorilla Glass. Despite the budget, the surface is covered with an oleophobic layer, and of excellent quality: fingerprints are almost invisible and can be easily erased, the finger glides easily. Somewhat unexpected for a gadget costing 6,000 – 7,000 rubles.

Rear panel It is made of dark gray soft-touch plastic with the effect of graphite chips - also an interesting solution, everything is better than just “soft-touch”. There is an option with a white lid and front part.

It feels great in the hand due to its small dimensions - 141x71x9.37 mm, sloping edges, pleasant-to-touch plastic, and the Swift weighs only 130 grams.

As for the assembly, my particular device was made at “4+” or “5-” on a five-point scale. Minus for the barely noticeable crunching noise when squeezed tightly in the hand.

At the top center is the earpiece, covered with a round dark metal mesh.

Volume is slightly above average. I can’t definitely determine the quality: very often the interlocutor was heard either with high frequencies and noise, or without noise, but prevailed low frequencies. Moreover, the switching occurred abruptly, that is, the interlocutor spoke in high tones, and a second later - in low tones.

To the right of the speaker are light and proximity sensors. There were no problems with them. Even further to the right is the front camera. On the left is an indicator of missed events. Flashes in different colors.

At the bottom end: on the left is a microphone, in the center is a microUSB connector, on the right is a speakerphone.

On the right are the power button and the volume rocker. They are plastic, slightly convex, the stroke is minimal, there is no “click” sound. On top is a 3.5 mm audio output for headphones, a second microphone for noise reduction and stereo sound recording.

On the reverse side there are: a camera module framed by a metal ring painted orange, double led flash, red "WILEYFOX" lettering and large anodized zinc logo. For many users, the “logo” has already worn out in the center.

The back cover of the case is removable and can be removed easily. Below it, above the battery, is microSIM1/2 and a slot for microSD.

Wileyfox and Nexus 5

Wileyfox and Highscreen Boost 3

Display

This device uses a screen with a diagonal of 5 inches. Physical size – 62x110 mm, frame on top – 14.5 mm, bottom – 16 mm, on the right and left – approximately 4.5 mm. There is an anti-reflective coating, which is quite effective.

The Swift display resolution from Wileyfox is HD, that is, 720x1280 pixels, aspect ratio is 16:9, density is 293 pixels per inch. IPS matrix without an air gap (Oncell Full Lamination). The touch layer handles up to 10 simultaneous touches. Sensitivity is average.

The maximum brightness of white color is 485 cd/m2, the maximum brightness of black color is 0.75 cd/m2. Contrast – 640:1.

The white line is the goal we are trying to achieve. The yellow line (the average amount of red, green and blue) is the actual screen data. You can see that we are directly below the target curve, which means that for every value between 0 and 90 the image is slightly brighter.

The average gamma value is 2.26.

Judging by the level graph, there is a clear excess of blue, and the value “jumps” depending on the brightness: at minimum brightness there is a lot of blue.

The temperature varies greatly: from 10,000 K at minimum brightness to 7,500 K at medium, and again rising at maximum brightness to 8,000 K.

Judging by the diagram, the data obtained does not correspond to the sRGB triangle.

All gray points are located outside the DeltaE=10 radius, which indicates that other shades of colors will be present in gray colors.

The viewing angles are maximum, at angles the picture is very violet and yellow.

Without going into details, I didn’t really like the screen: I would have liked deeper blacks and a little richer other colors. However, for the money the display is quite normal.

Viewing Angles

Light exposure

In the sun

Settings

Battery

This model uses a removable lithium ion battery capacity 2500 mAh, 9.5 Wh, model SWB0115. The manufacturer provides the following data:

• Maximum talk time: up to 10 hours
• Maximum standby time: up to 180 hours
• Internet time (3G / LTE): up to 5 hours
• Internet time (Wi-Fi): up to 6 hours
• Video playback time: up to 6 hours
• Audio playback time: up to 30 hours

Oddly enough, the data coincided with mine, since companies usually lie a lot in their favor. Maximum screen glow time – 3.5 – 4 hours (average brightness), maximum time device operation - 3 days (only data synchronization via Wi-Fi), the average life time of Swift in my conditions (rare calls for 5-10 minutes, constant synchronization via Wi-Fi, mail, Twitter, Skype, WhatsApp, VK and other applications) – 1.5 days and 3 hours of screen light. Under load, the time is greatly reduced: 4G and active use of the device drain the battery in 5 hours.

The battery discharges non-linearly. For example, after you have disconnected from network adapter, within 10-20 minutes the battery immediately drops by 3%, after 10-15 minutes - by 5-7%, after an hour and a half - by another 5-10% (it just lies connected to Wi-Fi). As a result, after a couple of hours of no activity, the battery remains at around 80%. Then in standby mode everything is fine - quiet sleep for three to four days.

Communication capabilities

The device operates not only in 2G/3G networks (GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA 900/2100 MHz), but also in 4G Cat 4, FDD 800/1800/2600 (band 3/7/20). There are two SIM cards, both operate in 4G. However, if one SIM card is in LTE, the other will be in 2G.

There is no NFC chip, the rest is standard for any Android smartphone: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 (EDR + HSP), USB 2.0. My OTG sample didn't work!

Everything is fine with GPS, satellites are detected slowly (cold start about 10 minutes), but the positioning is accurate. Below are screenshots of the track.

SAR indicator – 0.107/0.250 W/kg.

Memory and memory card

It uses 2 GB of LP-DDR3 RAM with a bandwidth of up to 19,200 MB/s. The built-in Flash memory is 16 GB, about 10 GB is allocated for installing applications and storing data. Naturally, there is a slot for a memory card (maximum 32 GB). It must be said that the 16 GB built-in memory is extremely slow, applications are installed and launched slowly, and photos take a long time to open.

Cameras

Traditionally, there are two camera modules: 13 MP (module from Samsung S5K3M2 ISOCELL, BSI backlight, pixel size 1.12 microns, matrix size 1/3 inch, F2.0 aperture and 5 lenses) and 5 MP (F2.5 aperture) . There are two flashes - cold and warm glow.

Despite the cost of the device being only about 6,000 - 7,000 rubles, the manufacturer installed an excellent camera module in the Swift, and also wrote good software that processes image data. Therefore, there were only positive aspects: the focus is accurate and fast, the white balance is always accurate, the sharpness is good, the noise is minimal even at ISO=1600. The more expensive Meizu M1/M2 shoots in approximately the same way. That is, I was pleased with the Wileyfox camera.

The videos are ordinary, unremarkable: FullHD at 30 fps during the day and 10 - 20 fps at night and in the evening. Sound – stereo.

The front camera also pleased me - the angle is wide, the white balance is accurate, the sharpness is excellent, there is little noise even at night. Swift shoots high-quality videos in FullHD resolution, with frames ranging from 9 to 30 depending on lighting conditions.

Sample photos

Day

Night

Front camera

Performance

The Wileyfox Swift smartphone uses a chipset from Qualcomm – Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 released Q3 2014. The quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 processor (ARMv8 architecture) is based on a 28nm process technology. The world's smallest 64-bit processor. In terms of performance, it is 50% superior to Cortex-A7. Adreno 306 graphics (400 MHz).

The Snap 410 is not entirely suitable for games: it runs at maximum settings simple games or highly optimized, 80% of games run on either minimum or medium settings.

Interface. Periodically it stutters, freezes, “crashes” and does other unpleasant things. Are such actions stressful? Of course yes. What to do? “Treat” only with new firmware, because the one that exists is clearly “raw”. I was advised to flash the “nightly” build of Cyanogen, but imagine that I would finish each test device myself and then say in the output: “Yes, the device is buggy, however, if you patch KDE2 under FreeBSD, then everything will be fine.”

And this is correct - with this configuration the smartphone works very quickly, and undeletable devices do not get in the way standard programs, and the user has more memory available for photos, music and videos on internal storage capacity 16 GB.

Despite its apparent simplicity, the system has plenty of bells and whistles: the user is free to hide selected applications in the menu, add phone numbers to the blacklist, set themes, link the screen lock to smart watch(let's go have coffee with Android Wear- the smartphone will ask you to enter the unlock code, returned - it will unlock without a password), with your face in front camera or by voice. Buttons (back, home, menu) can be swapped, and individual applications can be prohibited from viewing personal data or accessing autorun.

In a word, beginners will be glad of the lack of frills in the system (there are simply no programs in sight here that can be used to spoil anything in the operation of the smartphone), and enthusiasts will be pleased with the free platform for further development of the smartphone to suit themselves.

Cameras

“On paper,” the potential of Wileyfox Swift cameras is amazing - the rear 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M2 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture does not a priori look like consumer goods, and 5 megapixels for the front camera look very respectable.

But upon closer acquaintance, there are so many nuances of shooting that we would not dare to immediately recommend Wileyfox Swift as a smartphone for photo/video.

Most of all, the smartphone is pleased with the quality of pictures during the day. Macro photography in Swift, however, works poorly, but the smartphone is capable of producing a photo with good sharpness, even if not the first time - do not forget that we are talking about a model with a price tag of only ~7 thousand rubles, and just look for comparison, As photographed by HTC One Mini 2, the model is twice as expensive.

And this is correct - with this configuration, the smartphone works very quickly, uninstallable standard programs do not get in the way, and the user has more memory for photos, music and videos on the internal storage with a capacity of 16 GB.

Despite its apparent simplicity, there are plenty of bells and whistles in the system: the user is free to hide selected applications in the menu, add phone numbers to the blacklist, set design themes, link the screen lock with a smart watch (went out for coffee with Android Wear - the smartphone will ask you to enter an unlock code, returned - unlocked without a password), with your face in the front camera or by voice. Buttons (back, home, menu) can be swapped, and individual applications can be prohibited from viewing personal data or accessing autorun.

In a word, beginners will be glad of the lack of frills in the system (there are simply no programs in sight here that can be used to spoil anything in the operation of the smartphone), and enthusiasts will be pleased with the free platform for further development of the smartphone to suit themselves.

Cameras

“On paper,” the potential of Wileyfox Swift cameras is amazing - the rear 13-megapixel Samsung S5K3M2 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture does not a priori look like consumer goods, and 5 megapixels for the front camera look very respectable.

But upon closer acquaintance, there are so many nuances of shooting that we would not dare to immediately recommend Wileyfox Swift as a smartphone for photo/video.

Most of all, the smartphone is pleased with the quality of pictures during the day. Macro photography in Swift, however, works poorly, but the smartphone is capable of producing a photo with good sharpness, even if not the first time - do not forget that we are talking about a model with a price tag of only ~7 thousand rubles, and just look for comparison, As photographed by HTC One Mini 2, the model is twice as expensive.

Today we’ll look at three new products from the British manufacturer Wileyfox. The real discovery of 2017 was the Wileyfox Swift 2 X smartphone. Although Wileyfox Swift 2 and Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus were announced in 2016, they have been gaining enormous popularity in the last two months.

Wileyfox is a young brand that appeared on the market in October 2015. To conquer the smartphone market segment, it was necessary to provide customers with gadgets that have undoubted advantages. And Wileyfox was able to do it. Let us note the criteria that users highlight as the advantages of smartphones of this brand:

• Support for two SIM cards;
• Both slots operate on 4G LTE data networks;
• Using Cyanogen OS firmware based on Android OS;
• High performance and excellent equipment;
• High-quality components;
• Original design;
• Affordable price.

But not only users appreciated the company’s models. The young brand also attracted the attention of market experts. In a short period of time, the company received the following awards:

• In December 2015, Forbes magazine named the Wileyfox Swift smartphone of the year;
• In February 2016, the company won the prestigious British Mobile News Awards 2016 in the Challenger manufacturer of the year category;
• In October 2016, the Wileyfox Spark+ model, according to the prestigious Internet resource Hi-Tech Mail.ru, became the winner in the category “ Best smartphone up to 10,000 rubles.”

The smartphone attracts you from the first moments with its bright, original design. The device is pleasant to hold and lies confidently in the palm of your hand. The case material is pleasant to the touch. Thanks to the 2.5D curved display, the design of the phone looks more fashionable and modern. The back panel has laser edging around the entire perimeter. In the center of the rear panel is the company logo - a cute little fox face; just above there is a fingerprint scanner and the main camera module. Smartphones come to the market in two colors - Champagne Gold and Midnight blue.

The Fingerprint fingerprint scanner module takes care of the security of your personal data and information stored in the phone’s memory. Today, this is the most reliable and convenient way to protect your gadget. To unlock your smartphone, you just need to touch the scanner with your finger. At the same time, third parties will not be able to guess such a password. The device supports NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. This is a very simple and convenient way to connect devices and accessories to your short distances. Just one touch is enough for your smartphone to connect to another device to exchange data.

The device runs on a powerful and productive 8-core Cortex A53 MPcore processor (1.44 GHz). The presence of 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory allows you to freely download and install any applications without worrying about the problem of free resource for their operation. If you need to download more videos, music or save photos, the memory can be increased by installing a microSDXC card with a capacity of up to 128 GB.

The smartphone is equipped with GLONASS and GPS navigation modules. Thanks to this, by installing the appropriate applications, the gadget can be used as a navigator on long journeys. Support for working with two SIM cards will also be useful. This will allow you to separate communication between work and personal calls. You can also use this feature to choose the best calling plans and mobile internet. Both SIM card slots support LTE communications, so you don’t have to rearrange SIM cards; just select in the menu which slot the smartphone will work from in 4G mode.

You can take high-quality photos thanks to the 16-megapixel main camera, the module of which consists of five lenses. Video recording is supported in Full HD format with a resolution of 1920x1080 and a frequency of 30 frames/sec. There is a wide-angle 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video conferencing.

High image quality in almost any lighting is provided by a 5.2-inch IPS display that supports Full HD resolution and provides a brightness of 530 cd/m2. ONCELL Full Lamination technology eliminates the presence of excess air gaps between the display layers, which guarantees high-quality image transmission without distortion. The screen is protected from mechanical damage by Gorilla Glass 3. The presence of an oleophobic coating will allow you to forget about problems with fingerprints on the screen.

This model is available for order on the official website at a price of 14,990 rubles.

The model received a stylish body made of lightweight and durable aluminum alloy. Its grainy matte structure creates a pleasant tactile sensation when working with the device. Laser edging is applied along the entire perimeter of the case. On the back cover there is traditionally the company logo (a cute little fox face), a fingerprint scanner module and the main camera.

Fingerprint fingerprint scanner module - as simple and as simple as possible effective way protect your personal data and information on your phone. Unlocking using fingerprint method - best alternative complex graphic and digital passwords. It is also worth noting that the smartphone supports data exchange via NFC technology. To match with another device or accessory, just touch its body.

The smartphone is powered by a powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 processor with a frequency of 1.44 GHz. The model received 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded using a microSDXC card with a capacity of up to 64 GB. The phone supports two SIM cards, and each slot can provide Internet access via fourth-generation 4G LTE data networks. Thanks to this you can choose best rates for conversations and mobile Internet. To select a SIM card to connect to the 4G network, just specify the slot in the phone menu.

The device is equipped with a modern 5-inch display with HD resolution. Thanks to IPS and ONCELL Full Lamination technologies, high image quality is ensured even in bright sunlight and from wide viewing angles. The screen is protected from mechanical damage by Gorilla Glass 3 and has an oleophobic coating. The 16-megapixel main camera provides high quality images. For selfie lovers, there is an 8-megapixel front camera module.

When ordering on the official website, this model will cost you only 12,990 rubles.

The smartphone emphasizes its brand affiliation with its original stylish design and the presence of a corporate logo on the back panel - the face of a fox. Above are the fingerprint scanner module and the main camera. The model is presented on the market in three colors: the original Tiffany green, fashionable Champaign gold and classic Midnight blue.

The Fingerprint module provides the easiest and most reliable way to protect your personal data. Unlocking a smartphone using the fingerprint method is a guarantee that no unauthorized persons will gain access to the gadget. At the same time, you will need a simple finger touch on the scanner to unlock the device. Availability NFC module opens up the possibility of using this technology to exchange data and pair with other devices and accessories.

The smartphone supports two SIM cards. Moreover, both slots can work with 4G LTE data networks. You can separate personal calls and work number, choose the best one tariff plan for high-speed Internet.

The model received a 2.5D HD 5-inch curved edge screen with Gorilla Glass 3 protection and oleophobic coating. High image quality at wide viewing angles and in bright sunlight is ensured by IPS and ONCELL Full Lamination display technologies. High performance is achieved thanks to the powerful 8-core Qualcomm 430 processor with a frequency of 1.44 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. The 13-megapixel main camera provides high-quality images; for selfies, you can use the 8-megapixel front camera.

On the official website, the model is available for order at a price of 9,990 rubles.

Conclusion

Wileyfox has presented three interesting smartphone models. These are powerful devices with an attractive design and extremely affordable prices.