Overview Leagoo KIICAA Mix - the most affordable smartphone frameless

Until recently, the frameless smartphones had a tinge of elitism. Not every user can afford to buy a Xiaomi Mi Mix, iPhone X or Essential Phone. However, Chinese manufacturers have quickly oriented and released a number of more affordable models, such Bluboo S1 or Doogee Mix.

However, the company Leagoo this was not enough. She presented her Leagoo KIICAA Mix - frameless smartphone, the value of which fluctuates near the mark 100 dollars. Thus, the most fashionable mobile trend this year is now available for virtually everyone.

Specifications

Mediatek MT6750T - is an eight entry-level chipset, but it provides ample performance. You can not criticize the smartphone and memory subsystem 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of non-volatile memory - just gorgeous offer for the money.

But the devil, as usual, is in the details. In this case - in the list of available sensors. In an effort to make the top frame as thin as possible the developers abandoned the use of light, and proximity sensor. And also used a few more unexpected design solutions, which we describe below.

Packaging and appearance

Leagoo designers did a good job on the design of packaging. Cardboard box with a painted on the lid looks stylish smartphone. The internals of too happy. Manufacturer staffed smartphone with all the necessary accessories: silicone protective case, headphones with connector USB Type-C, a connecting cable and, of course, the charging unit.

Housing Leagoo KIICAA Mix is ​​made of plastic. And in this case it is good. The smartphone fits comfortably in the hand and almost does not collect fingerprints, unlike their metal and glass counterparts. Another bonus - a little weight.

Screen device takes up almost the entire front surface, except for the bottom centimeter indentation on which is located fingerprint performing part-time role as the main functional button.

Accommodation standard buttons: on the right side - power and volume, on the left - a slot for two SIM cards, one of which divides the space on the memory card. On the bottom it is traditionally located the microphone, external speaker and charging socket type USB Type-C. It also serves to connect the headphones, so that listening to music while charging the phone at the same time, in this case, will not work.

The top of the smartphone, we unexpectedly discovered a hole earpiece. It is obvious that here it was due to the fact that the developers were not able to place it on too thin frame, framing the screen. Very strange design solution, users carrying a variety of unpleasant moments.

Unusual accommodation earpiece leads to the fact that the interlocutor is difficult to hear at times. But if you make the volume higher, your conversation can easily be heard all around. Thus, superfine frames Leagoo KIICAA Mix in this case went to the detriment of device functionality.

Display and Audio

Screen Leagoo KIICAA Mix pleased. Although low cost, the device uses a quality matrix, which is able to display bright contrast image as a bright sunny day, and in poor lighting conditions. Image of juicy colors are correct, wide viewing angles. Even more surprising to see such a good screen in such an inexpensive unit.

The sound system is also smart phone with a twist. As you already know, the earpiece is placed on the upper side. Savvy Chinese inventors decided to use this fact and involve it to produce sound. Thus, when viewing videos or playing music, working just two speakers, that almost sounds like a stereo. Without the high and low frequencies, but loud enough.

In Leagoo KIICAA Mix uses a USB Type-C port for headphones. Manufacturer included in the box corresponding to the headphones, but the sound was so terrible that their use is not recommended. Therefore, all owners of this smartphone will have to look for a better headset or buy an adapter to connect your headphones.

Performance

Performance Leagoo KIICAA Mix typical for the average person this year, Chinese smartphones. But let's not forget about the cost of the device, which is slightly lower than that of competitors with similar hardware. Therefore, we can say that this smartphone fulfills every dollar invested at full capacity.

With all the usual tasks of a smartphone copes without any problems. Surfing the web, play music and videos, display pictures, simple games do not cause any problems KIICAA Mix. And even in resource-intensive 3D-games you can play, but only at low graphics settings. 3 GB of RAM is enough to run several applications at once and quickly switch between them.

autonomy

Battery Capacity Leagoo KIICAA Mix is ​​2930 mAh. It is enough to use your smartphone for a whole day, but no more. During the night the device loses its charge 4-5%, indicating that the normal optimization software. Charging smartphone to 100% takes approximately one and a half hours.

Camera

Although Leagoo website states that the resolution of the main and the front camera is 13 MP, the real value of this parameter is equal to a total of 8 megapixels. Nevertheless KIICAA Mix in good light gives quite acceptable quality photos. Given its price, of course.

As in most Chinese smartphones second league additional chamber is present here only for the sake of fashion. No part in the shooting, she does not take, so you can safely forget about its existence. Anyway beautiful circular blur effect is achieved in this smartphone solely in software.

Established camera KIICAA Mix, by the way, is capable of not only trite bokeh effect. In the pop-up menu on the left there are some interesting scene modes to facilitate shooting in different situations. So, in the "Kid Mode" shooting is accompanied by a variety of cheerful sounds that help attract the attention of the child. "Make-up mode" is designed to create a perfect selfie and "pose mode" helps you choose the correct posture during the photo session.

Software

The operating system is Android 7.0. The developers have made minor modifications, but they affect only the interface system. KIICAA Mix launcher allows to change the appearance of a shell with multiple preset order. Even more skins available for download in the online catalog.

In general, a proprietary shell KIICAA Mix works fast and looks good. However, there is a small flaw in it: change the desktop background and lock screen can only be those that are in the online store Leagoo. Therefore, all users who want to install their pictures, have to go to a third-party launcher.

results

Overall impression of familiarity with KIICAA Mix smartphone remains controversial.

On the one hand, it does have several important disadvantages. To them, we would have carried frankly unsuccessful arrangement of the earpiece and the lack of light sensor and proximity. It does not cause delight of complete quality headphones, and the lack of complete adapter with USB Type-C on a regular audiodzhek.

On the other hand, the smartphone impresses with its appearance, excellent screen and a good assembly. Performance KIICAA Mix allows you to cope with any problems. lightweight smartphone well in the hand, they are comfortable and even pleasant to use.

But the main thing - the price. At the time of this writing KIICAA Mix sells for 6405 rubles. Re-read the review and answer yourself the question: Is such a low offset the cost of the shortcomings? If yes, then you can take.