Review of a surprisingly competent and fast smartphone. review of the surprisingly competent and fast smartphone Fly iq441

Fly Radiance is equipped with a dual-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz, which is characterized by high performance and is capable of quickly solving the most complex tasks. You will be pleasantly surprised by the fast loading of web pages, smooth switching between screens, application response speed, and realistic HD video playback.

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Fly IQ441 Radiance:

Lightweight, beautiful, functional, affordable, has a good camera, ergonomic, has a capacious battery, can be a replacement for a player, and can act as a GPS receiver.

CHARACTERISTICS

Beautiful

Functional

Affordable

Has a good camera

Ergonomic

Has a capacious battery

Can be a replacement for the player

Can act as a GPS receiver

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Memory and processor

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New from Fly: the first dual-core smartphones running Android 4.0 with support for two SIM cards

Radience - a new model of Android phone released after the preliminary release - Fly iq440, is the “big brother” of the previous model.
As you can see, the name contains an additional word - “Radience”, which translated from English using Google translate means radiance, brilliance, splendor. The magnificence of the Fly iq441 phone may be explained by its technical characteristics, or appearance.

What catches your eye is the absence of the usual “search” button in the lower right corner of the phone panel. For some, it was just an extra button that was never used; for others, it was an additional function key on which you can, using special software, “hang” the function or program you need.

On the right there are buttons to turn on the camera function and rockers to adjust the volume. At the back there is a 5 megapixel edged camera and a flash. The speaker grille for listening to music on the fly iq441 is located at the bottom.

Let's now look at the technical characteristics of the Fly iq441.
Firstly, this is an Android smartphone with operating system version 4.0.4 installed.
Secondly, this is a smartphone that supports dual SIM cards.
Thirdly, in addition to second generation networks, there is also support for 3G.

To ensure longer operating time, the phone has a built-in 1800 MAH battery. It provides up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of standby time.

The processor frequency on the Fly iq 441 is 1 GHz, MTK6577 processor, dual core. The phone's RAM is limited to 512 MB, and ROM - 4 GB.

Display iq441- IPS. You can read what IPS is and how it differs from TFT screens at. Display diagonal - 4.3 inches, resolution - 480x800 pixels.

The phone has a 5 megapixel camera, the maximum photo resolution is 2560x1920 pixels, and the video is 1280x720.

In addition to 3G, iq441 has wi-fi, bluetooth 3.0, GPS. There are also position, proximity and lighting sensors.

Subjectively speaking, we can assume that the price of Fly iq441 at the time of release will fluctuate between 7000-8000 rubles. Perhaps even a little less.

I spent a long time choosing among LG, Nokia, Samsung, HTC, but decided to settle on the Fly IQ441 Radiance. I liked that it has two SIM cards, so I didn’t have to carry two phones. I was also amazed by the size of the screen, which allows you to easily watch videos or play various toys in your free time. But, first of all, I was looking for a phone with good sound, since I like to listen to music when traveling. Before that, I used a player that had an SRS sound system. But when I listened to music on my phone, I immediately forgot about the player. I really liked the sound.

And he takes good pictures. Once a person came to visit who works in Photoshop and at the same time collaborates with a professional photographer, when he saw the pictures he asked: “What kind of camera is this?” After I found out that it was a phone, I was surprised. To shoot video in HD quality, you need to set the settings not to high quality, but to good quality. As for me, Android is well optimized. Switches smoothly and without glitches. For me it is still as convenient as a book. I like that the brightness of the screen changes at any angle of color.

There are also disadvantages to it. For example, I don't really like the battery draining too quickly. But there is a way out of this too. You can buy a second battery. In my opinion, it is worthy of the price and, it seems, it could have been more.

Most people are embarrassed and even afraid to buy phones of such models as FLY; they think that phones of this model are of poor quality and that they are made in China. Well-known companies such as Nokia or Samsung and their factories can also be located in China, and the manufacturers of these models are often Chinese. You need to be able to distinguish phones produced in factories from counterfeits of Chinese manufacturers.

If you compare the Fly model with a Samsung or Nokia model, you can see that the number of returns and breakdowns does not exceed returns for such popular models, it’s just that for many stores it is much more profitable to sell us a popular model and more expensive.

In general, if you want to buy an inexpensive (about 7,000 thousand rubles), stylish, convenient and does not need to be recharged for quite a long time, take it, you won’t regret it!

We recently bought this smartphone for our son. I had to choose for a very long time and scrupulously. On the one hand, I didn’t want to overpay for a well-known and promoted brand, and on the other hand, I didn’t want to run into the notorious “Chinese quality.” The main requirements for the choice were: support for two SIM cards, the ability to receive the Internet via Wi-Fi and 3G, and, possibly, the presence of a GPS module. Everything else, Bluetooth, camera, IR port, memory card support, is now present in almost all modern phones.

The first surprise was the presence of all the listed advantages in this device. Moreover, all functions work flawlessly. It turned out that this phone has Bluetooth with A2DP support. So the next step is to buy wireless stereo headphones. Although this was not critical, the camera seemed rather weak. But she shoots HD video. Autofocus and flash are present. And the additional microphone on the back, in addition to cutting off extraneous sounds during a conversation, also provides stereo sound when recording video.

The build quality is excellent, even though it was made in China. Large and bright screen. Despite its large size, the smartphone is very convenient: it does not slip out, and the service buttons are in their place. And its thickness is absolutely amazing: only 1cm.

The downside, in my opinion, is that there is a common socket for charging and connecting to a PC. Yes, and I would like the battery to last longer (with more or less active work it lasts for a day). But the relatively low price makes you turn a blind eye to these little things.

Such characteristics have recently begun to be found in affordable models. The company does not stop there and moves forward. The next offer will be the Fly IQ441 Radiance model, which is very interesting in its filling.

This is a combination of a modern 1-GHz dual-core processor, a large 4.3-inch WVGA screen, two SIM cards, Android 4.0 and other useful things that Google's mobile platform offers. The model is attractive both in terms of characteristics and price. The new product costs about 9,000 rubles at the start of sales, which is quite adequate for such a set of qualities.

Contents of delivery

• Smartphone


• Battery


• Charger


• USB cable


• Headphones


• Instructions


• Warranty card


• Certification insert

Design

There is no need to talk about the intricacy of the forms, the smartphone looks standard, and for a touch-screen monoblock the scope for creativity is very limited.

But in our case, the similarity with another model that has long been familiar to the smartphone market is very noticeable. This is the features of which can be seen in the new product from Fly. Moreover, if the front part is relatively featureless, neutral in appearance, then the back side clearly resembles a product from a Korean manufacturer.

The smartphone has the usual dimensions for a model with a 4.3-inch screen: 128.4 x 67.8 x 10 mm, weight 136 g. Slightly weighty, quite thin, pleasant to hold in the hand. The body color is black, our most popular option, these modifications sell best.

The device is entirely made of plastic, with the entire back part made of rubberized plastic with a barely noticeable notch. A very pleasant and reliable coating that is not scratched, does not get dirty and does not wear out over time.

The front surface is designed very simply, there are a minimum of details. This is a large surface covered with glass, which has a cutout at the top where the earpiece is inserted, as well as the front camera and light and proximity sensors.

Below the screen is a small microphone hole, as well as three touch buttons for control. These are the functions, home (it also launches the task manager) and return. The keys are supplemented with auxiliary symbols, and they also have a backlight that works together with the screen backlight. When pressed, you can feel the vibration feedback; you can turn it off if desired.

The screen is framed by a frame made of dark plastic, which rises slightly above it, allowing it to avoid damage if the phone is placed on a surface with the display down.

There is nothing on the left side of the case.

On the right is a convenient volume control key. There is also a screen lock button, which is equally convenient to reach, no matter which hand the phone is in.

There is a recess at the bottom that will help you remove the back cover.

At the top end there is a microUSB connector, as well as a 3.5 mm audio output.

The rear surface design consists of a small podium on which the camera module and LED flash are located. At the same time, there is a second microphone hole and a speaker hole placed down.

The company name is also there. Apparently, this was done so that others could not notice the brand name, because this part of the phone will be invisible to others when the owner holds the device in his hand. By the way, there is no manufacturer's name on the front panel either.

The lid holds very tightly and is fixed securely and firmly. There is no play, and even if you press on its center, you will not be able to push it through. Inside there is a battery that blocks a pair of SIM card slots located parallel to each other. The microSD memory card compartment is freely accessible on the side.

Screen

The smartphone has a 4.3-inch screen diagonal with WVGA resolution. The display is large, the offer is very good for its class. In addition, the resolution of 480x800 pixels looks quite attractive considering the price that is currently set for this model.

I liked the IPS matrix with very good color reproduction and pleasant shades that convey the natural colors of objects and objects. It also has good viewing angles, and its behavior in the sun is normal. If it’s a bright day, then the data can be read more or less tolerably only at the maximum backlight level. In other cases, there are no complaints.

The screen is covered with protective glass to resist various scratches and minor damage. The coating is pleasant; your finger glides smoothly over it while working with the smartphone interface. In addition, there is a capacitive sensor, so the sensitivity is very good.

You can compare Fly IQ441 Radiance (right) and Samsung Galaxy S Duos (left). For the money, the display of the tested sample is very good, it is inferior in viewing angles and color rendition, but the difference in price is significant: 9,000 rubles versus 15,000 rubles.

Platform

The smartphone has a dual-core 1 GHz processor MTK6577, which runs Android 4.0.4. The user has access to 4 GB of internal memory, there is support for microSD cards up to 32 GB, as well as 512 MB of RAM.

It's nice to note that the model works very quickly, modern games run, and you can watch HD videos if you install a separate player. Overall performance is at a high level for its class.

Interface

Before you start using your smartphone, you need to unlock the screen. To do this, you need to drag the circle onto the image of the castle. If you point it at the camera icon, shooting starts.

At the top of the screen there is a service line, which displays the time, battery charge, and an indicator of the signal reception level of both cards. In the drop-down list you can find out in more detail what programs were downloaded, what messages and letters were received, or what files were received via Bluetooth.

On desktops there are widgets or application shortcuts that the user can customize independently. There are five zones in total that are at his complete disposal. There are few additional widgets, most of them are standard elements for Android.

Live wallpapers or static pictures will help you decorate your screen. At the bottom is an icon for accessing the menu, on the sides of it are icons that can be replaced with any others at your discretion.

The menu has three categories. This is the installed software, a section with available widgets and a program store. The icons are arranged in a 4x5 matrix; they scroll left and right quickly, without delay.

Phone book

The subscriber's first and last name are displayed on the right, and the picture assigned to the contact is displayed on the left. If you click on it, an additional menu will open with possible actions: call, message, view additional information.

At the top there are sections with groups, names and favorite contacts. At the bottom, a menu for searching data or creating a new record opens. The auxiliary menu helps you filter contacts, displaying only the most necessary information.

When creating a new record, a first name, middle name, last name, title, place of work, various types of telephone numbers, email addresses, birthday are added to it, and there are also additional fields that will help you assign a complete list of data. A picture is assigned to the contact, a melody is assigned, and the subscriber card can be sent via MMS, email or Bluetooth.

Call log

To dial a number, use a virtual keyboard, where you can see Russian letters. In addition, there is a built-in function for intelligently searching for numbers using matching digits.

The numbers are ordered by date. The list is simple, all information is displayed in one column. By selecting a subscriber, you can see what calls were made and how many times they were made. The phone book with all its associated functions is separately highlighted.

In the general list, the used SIM card is marked with a number; the log suggests dividing calls into different categories depending on the type of call. There is only one radio module in the smartphone, so you won’t be able to talk using different SIM cards at the same time. When you make a call, a menu opens asking you to select an operator. If you do nothing, the call will be made from the SIM card that was selected as priority in the card settings menu. Similar actions are performed when sending a message. There are four colors to help make different cards stand out. But you won’t be able to assign a special melody to each of them; the call signal is the same for both.

Messages

For SMS and MMS there is a common folder where received messages go. When sending, adding various objects to the SMS can automatically convert it into an MMS. Messages are grouped by recipient into a correspondence feed.

When dialing a subscriber's number, the phone displays a list of matching numbers in alternating numbers. While typing, a small field reserved for characters will be displayed. The longer the message, the more the space allocated for the character set increases. The device can copy, cut and paste text.

You can add a picture, video, or audio clip to your message. Android branded emoticons are supported. The message is forwarded to another subscriber. The number can be entered anew each time, or you can find the desired contact in the phone book. The message settings are extensive and are no different from those in other devices.

Email

When creating a letter, you can also attach various files from the device memory to it. The text copy function works, the necessary data is simply highlighted. You can create multiple email accounts, each with its own color. Sorting mail by date, subject, sender and size works. Automatic downloading of letters works at a set interval.

Camera

The smartphone has a 5-megapixel camera, which is launched from the menu or from the lock screen. Among the additional features, it is worth noting the presence of autofocus and flash, as well as an additional camera. During shooting, the user has access to a large viewfinder, on the sides of which there are auxiliary controls.

Camera settings:

Exposition.

Shooting mode: auto, action, portrait, landscape, night, sunset, sports, evening, artificial lighting.

Photo size: 5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1.3M (1280x960), 0.3M (640x480 pixels).

Flash.

Geotagging.

Switch to front camera.

In terms of image quality, the phone cannot compete with more expensive solutions from Samsung or HTC, but for its price, the shooting quality is normal.

Gallery It stores all the images and videos. Files are displayed in the form of preview pictures, which are quickly completed. If you open a folder for the first time, it will take more time, but subsequently accessing the same directory will not take much time, there will be no delays. Any file from the media library can be sent using Bluetooth, MMS or email. The file is transferred via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, to social networks: Facebook, VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Twitter. Also, as new applications are installed, new functions may be added here. The smartphone remembers the last application used to transfer data, it will be displayed first in the proposed list. Music The player divides all music into several groups: artists, albums, tracks, playlists. Based on the chosen playback principle, listening to music is also organized. Information about the album, artist, song title is displayed, and the cover is also displayed. Several virtual keys are used for control. There are no settings as such, everything is very modest, no equalizers or special additional actions. Although from here you can set the melody as a ringtone, add it to a playlist, delete it, or go to the shared library. There is no function to control the player when the screen is locked. Radio The FM receiver will find stations manually or automatically. A list of favorite frequencies is created, then you can switch between them, and recording of programs is supported. Organizer The calendar in the device is made in a traditional style; the display of information for a whole month, a week or a specific day can be configured. You can set the alert type and tone for recorded events and meetings. The new entry is assigned a name, date, place, repetition (daily, monthly, annually), an alert signal, and a description of the event. Watch The smartphone allows you to save several alarms in memory. The repeat can be set either once or every day, only on weekdays or weekly. The signal type varies: melody, vibration, melody and vibration, voice. Clock and weather are shown. The calculator performs various arithmetic operations. The recorder is working. You can watch YouTube. Built-in file manager. Google Play available. There is a convenient search function, as well as dividing programs into categories, which greatly simplifies browsing. You can look at the reviews, evaluate the rating and express your opinion about the software. Each application is provided with a brief description and images for greater clarity. The reading application FB2 Reader is installed. FlyBook acts as a separate bookstore. Built-in Google Talk chat. The ivi.ru content store is available. SPB TV will appeal to everyone who cannot live without a TV. Browser The smartphone has the latest version of the browser installed. The application launches quickly and allows you to navigate around the page without delays when zooming. The browser works in both horizontal and vertical orientation of the smartphone. At the top there is an address bar, next to it there is an icon, clicking on which adds the page to bookmarks. The browser supports the function of simultaneous work with several pages involved, allows you to switch between them, refresh the page, view bookmarks and perform some other functions (text search, viewing downloaded files, and others). GPS navigation Google Maps is used for navigation; the program requires constant network activity, which affects the amount of traffic consumed by the device. Traffic jams are displayed, so the application has become fully functional and convenient not only for pedestrians, but also for car owners. There is a function for determining the current location, calculating the route from the starting point to the ending point, and specifying the method of movement: by car, on foot or public transport. The route is laid out on the map, and key places are indicated in the form of text messages, which are displayed on the screen in the form of a column; you can switch between them: view the route in advance or vice versa, go back and plot another path. Scaling works using multi-touch or virtual buttons. Connections The smartphone operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900/2100 networks. There is Wi-Fi b/g/n, DLNA support, Wi-Fi Direct. The smartphone can work as a modem or access point. There is Bluetooth 3.0 with support for EDR and A2DP. The microUSB 2.0 connector allows you to connect your smartphone to a computer for synchronization and data exchange. Battery The phone has a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh. Claimed to be up to 400 hours of standby time, up to 6 hours of talk time. This is enough for one day of work with 25 minutes of calls, 1 hour of the player, two dozen photos and constant background synchronization of the smartphone. In continuous video playback mode at maximum screen brightness, the smartphone worked for 3 hours 46 minutes. Conclusion The speaker can be heard well, including on the street. It’s pleasant to talk, you don’t have to complain about the quiet sound, you can hear your interlocutor well. The model is now one of the new products; at the time of preparation of the review, the cost of the smartphone is 8990 rubles, this is the recommended retail price. If you want, you can find it cheaper; now there are offers for 8 thousand. The device turned out to be a very attractive solution. It has a high-quality screen, excellent performance for the money, Android OS version 4.0.4, and also a good multimedia component. You can watch videos in 720p through a separate player, listen to the player or radio, or use social clients that are already preinstalled in the device. Also, the Fly IQ441 Radiance has pleasant body materials, a neutral design that cannot be called bright, but it does not cause disappointment. I would only like to wish for longer battery life, although it lasts for a day, which, in general, is normal. Fly has made a very good smartphone for the money, it is inexpensive, and in return offers a sufficient set of characteristics so that the owner of the model does not feel deprived, but is happy with the fast operation of the device. © Alexander Pobyvanets, Test laboratory Article publication date: October 3, 2012

The name of the smartphone contains the word “Radiance”, which translated from English means “magnificence, radiance”, so the manufacturer calls its new product nothing less than “Magnificent”. In this mini-review we will try to figure out what is so great about this device.

In appearance, the Fly IQ441 Radiance does not stand out in any way. Almost the entire front surface of the smartphone is occupied by the display, above which there is a front camera and speaker, and below it are touch control keys. On the back side there is the main camera with LED flash, slots for the speaker and the company logo. On the right side edge there are buttons for turning on the camera and adjusting the volume.

The assembly of the device is very good: there are no creaks or backlashes during operation.

The dimensions of the Fly IQ441 are 128.4 x 67.8 x 10 mm, and the weight is 136 g.

The package includes: smartphone, charger, battery, USB cable, headphones.

The new product has two slots for SIM cards.

Performance and Software

Fly Radiance runs on the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Fly IQ441 Radiance is based on a dual-core MTK6577 processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory (there is a microSDHC slot). These indicators allow you to cope with most applications and programs, although, of course, under certain loads the RAM is not enough for full operation.

The smartphone comes pre-installed with the following applications: web browser, email client, video and audio players, integration with social networks, SPBTV, ivi.ru and other programs and games.

The new product supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS and 3G networks.

Screen

Fly IQ441 Radiance has a 4.3-inch capacitive touch display, made using IPS technology, with a resolution of 800x480 pixels and a color rendition of 16 million shades.

The image quality is good: the picture is clear, the colors are bright, natural color rendition.

Viewing angles are very wide, which is not surprising for an IPS screen.

Camera

Fly IQ441 Radiance is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus functions, digital zoom, various shooting modes (auto, night, portrait, landscape) and special effects (lightening, highlights, darkening, auto, negative and others).

The camera allows you to shoot with a maximum resolution of 2560x1920 pixels and record video in HD format at 30 frames per second.

Battery

The smartphone is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh, which, according to the documentation, should be enough for 6 hours of battery life in talk mode and up to 400 hours in standby mode.

Price

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