Overview Leagoo S8 - budget Chinese clone Samsung S8
Devices / / December 19, 2019
Leagoo well known as a manufacturer of cheap smartphones. However, the company clearly came to be in this role, so it gradually begins to develop a mainstream segment. Presented recently smartphones S8 and S8 Pro are designed to help it in this task.
Leagoo S8 created in the image and likeness of the acclaimed Korean leader. Of course, it is not as powerful, but its price is much lower. In this review, we discuss the pros and cons of the new smartphone and the verdict, whether to buy it is worth it.
Specifications
housing | Plastic, black and blue |
Display | 5.72 inches, HD + (1440 × 720), 282 ppi, IPS, 2,5D |
Platform | Processor MediaTek MT6750T, 4 cores of 2.5 GHz and 4 cores of 1.4 GHz; graphics accelerator Mali-T860 MP2 |
RAM | 3 GB |
Built-in memory | 32GB, possibility of installing a memory card of up to 128 GB |
camera | Summary - 13 Mn (IMX258) 2 and Mn; Front - 8 and 2 Mn |
link | Two slots: microSIM and nanoSIM + microSD; 2G (GSM): 850/900/1 800/1 900 MHz; 3G (WCDMA): 850/900/2100 MHz; 4G (FDD-LTE): 800/850/900/1 800/2 100/2 600 MHz (Band 1/3/7/8/20) |
Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, 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, proximity, light, |
operating system | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Battery | 2 940 mAh (nonremovable) fast charge |
Dimensions | 153.5 × 70.7 × 9.1 mm |
Weight | 193 g |
In Leagoo S8 is a chip MediaTek MT6750T, which is now used in many smartphones. Its processor consists of two clusters in each part of the four cores. Performing simple tasks assigned to the first cluster nucleus which operate at a frequency of 1.0 GHz. If the user launches a more demanding applications, then it connects the second cluster, clocked at 1.5 GHz.
Storage allocated 3 GB and 32 GB permanent memory. Now this is the best value for comfortable work. Less is found only in a very low-end models, more memory only unnecessarily increases the price of the device.
The only remark can be made for a strange tray for SIM cards. One place in it is intended for card obsolete format microSIM, and the other allows you to set nanoSIM card or microSD card. Such a configuration may cause problems for those users who want to install a modern SIM cards at the same time increase the amount of memory.
Packaging and appearance
The device comes in a white box with the company logo and the model name on the cover. Inside, on a plastic substrate is very smart. Beneath it there are three boxes, which have a charger, USB-cable and cute in-ear monitor. In addition, the manufacturer of complete device with silicone cover, which reliably protects the phone from scratches.
Leagoo S8 is in the currently fashionable form factor of 18: 9. This means that the display occupies almost the entire front surface of the screen. There are only small frame on top and bottom. On the upper frame placed earpiece, two eye front camera, flash, and the notification light all the necessary sensors.
The space below the screen is empty, because a fingerprint reader located on the back of the smartphone.
Furthermore fingerprint sensor on the back panel can be seen the main camera unit. It is too close to the scanner so the first time you will inevitably make mistakes and put a finger to the camera when you try to unlock the device.
At the bottom end Leagoo S8 is the external speaker, microphone, USB-connector and headphone jack.
Assembly and selection of materials does not cause any complaints. Smartphone perfectly in the hand, especially when using the supplied silicon jacket. Surprisingly only solid weight and thickness of the device. Usually so it looks smartphones with enhanced battery, but Leagoo S8 to their number does not belong.
Display and Audio
Leagoo S8 screen has a resolution of 1440 × 720 pixels, for diagonally 5.72 inches may seem sufficient. However, in practice, the picture quality is quite high: no blur or pixelation video font is not observed.
display correct color rendition, contrast is high, to white balance no complaints. However, fine-tuning the picture lovers can be frustrated by the lack MiraVision options. Another complaint - too narrow dimming range. Sunlight would like to have a higher brightness level, and at night, on the contrary, lower.
The audio subsystem Leagoo S8 stands out loud and quite sound quality external speaker. On any outstanding high or low frequencies can not speak, but the lack of distortion, even at maximum gain level to be commended.
But the sound through the headphones did not make much of an impression. It is neither bad nor good - just the usual. But the more quality headphones you use, the more pleasure will get. Complete headphones at the same time it is better to hide the far drawer, not to torture your ears.
Performance
MediaTek MT6750T performance chips is well known to us from previous reviews of Chinese mid-range phones. Therefore, no revelations in terms of performance there, which is clearly shown by the results of tests.
Indicators Leagoo S8 does not differ too much from Leagoo KIICAA Mix, Bluboo S8 or Ulefone MixIn which the same processor set. This means that the owners of this smartphone will not experience any problems with surfing the web, watching videos, communication, work with electronic documents and other simple tasks.
Volume RAM smartphone is 3 GB. That's enough for multi-tasking. In the operating system and switch between running programs, delays are observed.
Most mobile games also did not become an obstacle for Leagoo S8. Only some of them will have to reduce the graphics settings to provide acceptable frame rate updates.
autonomy
Leagoo S8 Capacity battery is 2940 mAh, which for a modern smartphone seems to be a little bit. However, the method of determining the capacity, used by Chinese producers, leaving much room for creativity. Therefore, the real autonomy should be tested not only by the test program, but also the practical use of the gadget.
Despite the modest battery, the smartphone has shown good results in testing. We also found out that his charge is enough for a day of active use. However, at night it is necessary to set the smartphone to recharge - the second day with no outlet, he just did not survive.
Camera
Snapshot - the Achilles' heel of modern Chinese public sector. Ad campaigns are always appetizing painted unrivaled multi-pixel characteristics of PV modules, and then buyers are puzzled, looking at the unintelligible "soap".
Holders Leagoo S8 will not be ashamed of the pictures taken in normal light conditions.
When using the camera of default pictures are quite detailed and vivid. With the color reproduction is also the big problems is observed. It is possible that you can get when you use and more third-party software from the smartphone.
In conclusion - a traditional wish producer. Stop trying to surprise the amount of PV modules! We have long understood that no three or four chambers do not have any positive impact on the final quality of the photos. Install an ordinary camera, but one that really knows how to shoot!
Software
The operating system uses Android 7.0 with a few cosmetic changes. They touched in the first shell. Manufacturer redrew application icons, added the ability to change the appearance using skins, and has built its own application store.
If you are not satisfied with these developments, you can set your favorite launcher and use it by default. The same applies to the catalog of the programs: the standard Google Play on your device running without any problems.
No additional software or advertising application in the envelope we have not found. And for this I want to say a big thank you to the manufacturer - will not have to clean up the system from nobody wants Chinese junk.
results
Leagoo S8 - a typical representative of the "new wave" of Chinese smartphones that appeal to users of modern design and affordable price. This machine will appeal to those who want a gadget to a new form factor, but can not afford to buy Samsung S8 or LG V30, which began with the fashion aspect ratio of 18: 9.
By Leagoo S8 advantages include good technical characteristics which provide acceptable performance. You can praise the device's screen, and the sound of an external speaker. But the most important advantage of this smartphone - its price. Today it is 7227 rubles, Which is slightly lower than that of major competitors.
The author expresses his gratitude to the company Leagoo for providing the test device.