Overview Vernee MIX 2 - a low-cost smartphone with premium screen
Devices / / December 19, 2019
Vernee somehow I missed the moment when all the Chinese manufacturers began churning out clones Xiaomi MIX. However, the company's managers are not confused and decided to release a copy of the second version of this immediately frameless device. Layfhaker tested Vernee MIX 2 and find out if it is very different from the the original.
Specifications
housing | Metal, glass |
Display | 6 inches, 2160 × 1080 pixels, 402 pixels per inch, LCD IPS, 5 touches |
Platform | Processor MTK Helio P25 (2,5 GHz) and GPU Mali-T880 MP2 (900 MHz) |
RAM | 4 or 6 GB |
Built-in memory | 64 GB, the possibility of installing a memory card up to 128GB |
camera | Summary - double, 13 MP and 5 MP; front - 8 MP |
link | Two slots: nanoSIM and nanoSIM + microSD; 2G (GSM): 850/900/1 800/1 900 MHz; 3G (WCDMA): 900/2 100MHz; 4G (FDD-LTE): 800/900/1 800/2 100/2 600 MHz (Band 1/3/7/20) |
Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS |
expansion slots | 3.5 mm audio jack, microUSB, microSD (up to 128 GB, instead of the second SIM card) |
sensors | An accelerometer, a fingerprint, a geomagnetic sensor, gyro, proximity, light, |
operating system | Android 7.0 |
Battery | 4200 mAh (nonremovable) |
Dimensions | 157.8 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm |
Weight | 195 g |
Specifications Vernee MIX 2 suggest that this is a typical for the end of 2017 the average person device.
Platform MTK Helio P25 fine-proven, so it is used in most smartphones. Eight-processor easily handles all typical tasks and has a good energy efficiency.
4GB of RAM is enough for the next year, and if you take a model with 6 GB, then it will be enough for a few years. Unless, of course, the software is not going to happen any revolution that will lead to the arena more voracious program.
Packaging and appearance
Smartphone Vernee MIX 2 is packaged in a nice box of white cardboard. On its cover of the company name and model of the device, and there is a sticker with the basic specifications on the back side.
Inside the box are located in special compartments smartphone charger and connecting cable. In addition, the manufacturer of the supplied silicone protective case and two protective films, one for display and one for the back cover. It is, incidentally, is made of glass, so the extra protection it definitely can not hurt.
Screen device takes up almost the entire front panel, but the smart phone can not be called frameless. The thickness of the side frames is about 4 mm, from above the display recedes from the edge of 7 mm, and the bottom on all 15 mm. But thanks to the long diagonal, which is 6 inches, the framework does not seem to be too large.
The rear surface of the housing Vernee MIX 2 is made of durable glass. This gives the device a premium appearance, but not too convenient for everyday use. Just a few minutes of the phone is covered with fingerprints, so I have to hide this beauty in a silicone case.
Locating Controls standard: the power button and volume rocker on the right edge of the tray to simok - on the left. On the bottom manufacturer posted a charging socket, a microphone and an external speaker. Headphone jack located on the top.
In general, the assembly and materials Vernee MIX 2 left a great impression. In this regard, the smartphone is no different from the much more expensive models. If you do not pay attention to the labels and the location of the cameras, it can easily be confused with the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2.
Display and Audio
Vernee MIX 2 is equipped with a 6-inch high-quality display with a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels. The screen has high pixel density, so that the image appears remarkably. Clear font shape, smooth gradients, the complete absence of pixelation will delight even the inveterate perfectionist.
There are no claims to the white balance, contrast and color reproduction. The picture is not inverted, even when viewed at a maximum angle and the brightness of the stock makes it comfortable to use your device in bright daylight.
there is a night mode, if enabled, removed harmful blue light for night reading enthusiasts, and the colors are a bit muted.
The only caveat - no MiraVision. So that fans of fine-tuning the image will have to be content with standard settings or look for some third-party software.
But the sound Vernee MIX 2 is not pleased. External speaker has low volume and sound quite flat. The headphones picture better, you can listen to music and even enjoy it. Although the maximum gain level can be done and more.
Performance
The smartphone is equipped with an eight-chipset MediaTek Helio P25, concerning which the Internet is still fierce debate are: many users suspected of chip it renamed Helio P20. But we'd better see how the chip behaves in practice.
There were fears that the high resolution screen will create an additional burden on the graphics subsystem, which will lead to a decrease in performance. However, the test results show that the performance Vernee MIX 2 is not inferior to the majority of modern smartphones in this price category. This means that the user will not have any problems with the work of even the most demanding applications, not to mention ordinary surfing, watching videos and chat in messengers.
A large amount of RAM allows you to easily switch between running applications. too, no locked up has not been noticed in the operating system.
autonomy
The main consumer of energy in a smartphone - screen. Therefore, the more its diagonal and resolution, the lower the unit holds a charge.
However Vernee MIX 2 battery installed capacity of 4200 mA⋅ch, which copes with the load. With this smartphone has managed to survive in the PCMark Battery 8:00 test. This means that the actual battery life will last for a whole day of active work. Or even two at a more economical usage scenarios.
Camera
C main camera Vernee MIX 2 occurred unpleasant story. Manufacturer first said that the smartphone will be installed Sony IMX258 unit, but it turned out to be OnSemi ar1335. Some users have been very disappointed and even put their claims trading platforms that do not wait too long to correct the description of the gadget.
The only mitigating factor in this situation is the quality of the images. It turned out to be very good, especially if you take pictures in good light. In any case worse than we had in our test Ulefone Mix, Which is just worth the same Sony IMX258.
As for shooting in low light, the Vernee MIX 2, this is clearly not necessary.
Software
The operating system in the smartphone uses Android 7.0, which the company Vernee some reason called VOS 1.0 (Vernee OS). It is not clear why the manufacturer says about its own operating system, because no significant differences from the stock Android not.
However, the name is not so important. What is important is that the operating system is free from poor software decorations that are so often misused Chinese programmers. This is pure Android in all its glory.
Perhaps precisely because of this program cover Vernee MIX 2 works like a clock. No hang-ups or mistakes, everything is clear and understandable.
results
Bring the test results Vernee MIX 2 turned out to be not at all difficult. No critical deficiencies were found, so the overall smartphone has left a positive impression.
The device has a premium look and corresponding to this screen class. Do not disappoint the buyers performance and autonomy, as well as installed software. Camera and sound the same can not be attributed to the shortcomings: they are though not outstanding, but no worse than many of its competitors.
Vernee MIX 2 Success depends only on price. Now the cost of the device is 9861 ruble. If it is a little drop or you can catch a good time on the sales, then there is no doubt - you need to take.
The author expresses his gratitude to the company Vernee for providing the test sample.