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Today a phone called Wileyfox Storm will be presented to your attention. Reviews about this product are left more and more often. It is the opinions of buyers that make it possible to understand how good a particular product is. Therefore, before you buy this or that phone, you need to study the reviews left about the model. The Wileyfox Storm is a gadget that not everyone knows about. But at the same time, it is gaining great popularity. Is it worth paying attention to this product? What are the pros and cons does it have? Sorting out all this is not as difficult as it seems. Especially if you evaluate the phone by its main characteristics.

Description

The Wileyfox Storm smartphone receives a variety of reviews. What kind of gadget is this? It has already been said - telephone. Ultra-thin, with a large display. You can use it and all its features.

The phone is a typical representative of the average smartphone, but with certain advantages. Which ones exactly? About them a little later. In general terms, Wileyfox Storm is no different from any other analogue. On it you can watch movies, videos, surf the Internet, play games, and also make calls. Including video calls. Therefore, the main attention is attracted by the characteristics of the gadget. It is for them that Wileyfox Storm receives mixed reviews.

Design

Externally, the studied phone does not stand out much from a number of similar smartphones. The only thing that can attract a gadget is its size. The Wileyfox Storm is a fairly large device.

The model is a typical smartphone, the front panel of which is mainly touch screen... The rear panel houses the camera. The color schemes are not very diverse. Black colors are popular. She reminds

The phone has no sharp corners, which pleases many buyers. In general, the design is attractive, no frills. The phone looks stylish, but not original. This is not a disadvantage, but this fact is often emphasized by buyers.

Dimensions (edit)

The next point the Wileyfox Storm gets reviews for is the dimensions of the device. This is where opinions are divided. Some say that the dimensions of the smartphone are too large. It is inconvenient to hold such a phone in your hand, it is somewhat reminiscent of a mini-tablet.

The other half of the buyers, on the other hand, are happy with the large size of the phone. However, they note that the gadget is not very convenient to carry in your pocket. But such a device will not be lost in a bag.

Dimensions Wileyfox Storm: 76.9 millimeters wide, 155.6 - long and 9.1 millimeters thick. In general, this is an ultra-thin smartphone, but it is more suitable for people with large hands. It is problematic for children to operate with such a phone. Girls also quite often point out that they are not very comfortable using Wileyfox Storm.

Production

What else do you need to pay attention to? Some are turned off by the phone manufacturer. For him, Wileyfox Storm earns not the best reviews. The thing is that many are accustomed to the fact that high-quality phones are produced only by well-known leaders like Samsung or Lenovo. Therefore, Wileyfox Storm is a highly questionable product.

Country of origin - China. But this does not mean that the smartphone is not best quality... Judging the phone's performance only by the manufacturer is not the best solution. It is much more important to pay attention to the characteristics of the device!

Display

Wileyfox Storm 5.5 gets overwhelmingly positive reviews for its display. The diagonal is 5.5 inches. The resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels. This means that the image on the display will be of high quality. This pleases many buyers. High screen resolution is always valuable!

It is impossible not to pay attention to the fact that the display is touch-sensitive, with multitouch technology. Almost every modern phone has these characteristics. Wileyfox Storm also receives positive reviews for the fact that the display has good protection from scratches and other damage. This does not mean at all that you can dismiss the gadget. It's hard to just scratch the screen.

As numerous reviews indicate, the image on the screen is bright and clear. With prolonged use of the gadget, there may be some "sticking" and performance disturbances, but this does not significantly affect the quality of the phone's functioning.

About memory

The next important characteristic is the phone memory. The gadget has two types of memory. The first is operational. Responsible for the speed of the device. Wileyfox Storm has 3 GB of it. Not a lot, not a little. We can say that this is an average indicator. That is why the Wileyfox Storm 5.5 FHD smartphone receives positive reviews.

The next memory is permanent. It is intended for user data. The phone has 32 GB of such memory. This is a very good indicator. Positive emotions are also caused by the fact that you can expand the phone's memory. You can insert a memory card. Its maximum volume is 128 GB.

Buyers point out that a lot of information can be stored on Wileyfox Storm. Not every smartphone can boast of such capabilities now. Therefore, many are looking closely at the products under study.

Camera

The Wileyfox Storm 5.5 FHD also gets positive reviews for its camera. First, there are two of them. There is a frontal one, and there is a rear one. The first is for using a video call and taking selfies. It allows you to shoot at 8 megapixel quality. This is a very good indicator for the "front" camera.

The rear camera is equipped with autofocus and flash. Face recognition technology is also available. Shoots with a quality of 20.7 megapixels. Allows you to take high quality pictures even in poorly lit places. In capable hands, if you believe the reviews, such a camera shoots just as well as a professional camera. Therefore, you should pay attention to the Wileyfox Storm smartphone.

OS and performance

The software installed on the phone is another advantage. Wileyfox Storm comes with Cyanogen OS 12.1. This is an analogue of "Android" 5.1. Therefore, the interface of the phone does not differ significantly from what the owners of smartphones are used to seeing. This OS has its own characteristics, but they are mainly intended for ease of control and navigation. It's easy to work with such a phone.

But in terms of performance, Wileyfox Storm receives not the best reviews. The thing is that initially the gadget will please with its speed. But over time, brakes will appear, the phone will begin to respond for a long time to the commands sent. Not too slowly, but some lethargy is still noticeable.

Especially the performance is "lame" if a lot of applications are running on the smartphone. In order not to run into brakes, it is recommended that you simply do not run several games at the same time. Indeed, in this situation, even the fastest phone will slow down.

It should be noted the high speed of the Internet. Users indicate that with Wileyfox Storm, they can take advantage of 4G technology. This allows you to connect to high speed internet. Now, not all smartphones are equipped with such a function, only new products have it!

Battery

But for the battery, the Wileyfox Storm receives reviews from the owners not the best. Buyers often complain about this component. There are several reasons for this.

The first is a fast discharge. With active use of the device, you can only hope for 12-16 hours of uninterrupted operation. After that, you will have to recharge the gadget. In the talk mode, the smartphone operates up to 8 hours. It turns out that you won't be able to use Wileyfox Storm for a long time in active mode. This is frustrating for buyers. Especially when you consider that in general, the smartphone is powerful. It can even be called playable to some extent.

The second disadvantage is that you won't be able to play in charging mode. The phone will work, but the battery will not charge. This is also a drawback that makes you wonder how high-quality Wileyfox Storm is.

The third drawback is the built-in battery. That is, it is not removed. And in case of breakdown or failure, it will be very problematic to replace the battery with the Wileyfox Storm. It is almost impossible to find this component in the store. Only in service centers, on order. But then the repair will take a long time.

The Wileyfox Storm battery has no more features. These shortcomings should be considered by every buyer. Indeed, very often customers complain that it is the battery that has to be regularly changed in one or another smartphone.

Price

Special attention is paid to the cost of the gadget. For this indicator, Wileyfox Storm 5.5 receives mostly positive reviews. This device according to its characteristics, it is at a fairly high level. And its cost is not too high.

You will have to pay about 8-9 thousand rubles for this product. Not a lot, but not on a budget either. The usual price for a modern smartphone. Taking into account all the advantages of the device, it is worth taking a closer look at the Wileyfox Storm. In any case, if you are not afraid of the nuances with the battery and speed.

conclusions

Wileyfox Storm receives mixed reviews. Mostly they are positive, but negative ones are also not excluded. It should be noted that, in general, the gadget under study is powerful. But if it breaks, then either you have to buy new phone, or wait a long time for it to be repaired.

If all these shortcomings are not scared away, while you want to buy a new generation gaming smartphone, then Wileyfox Storm is perfect. Otherwise, it is recommended to look at more familiar manufacturers. But for the most part, Wileyfox Storm owners are happy with the purchase.

What did not like

Not the most capacious battery, saving on components

What we liked

Price, camera, operating system, functionality

What did not like

Obviously, the developers of this phone forgot a little that they also need to call on it. And answer calls.
The ringing tone is too quiet.
You can hardly hear the interlocutor even at full volume.
You can hardly hear me, you have to cover the bottom of the phone with your hand so that the sound goes into the microphone
Bad battery. It can disconnect at the most inopportune moment. Sometimes it "glitches", showing a full charge, although it is almost gone in reality.

What we liked

Not a bad camera Thin, stylish, light Included with a protective film Good screen Excellent performance

What did not like

Akkum, alas, is frankly weak. If you play for 1.5 hours and sit for a couple of hours on wai-wai, the battery will be enough for about this time. The display of the remaining charge really turns off sometimes ... Shows about 20%, and after a minute it is cut down. Often displays the battery charge icon even after disconnecting from the power source. A couple of times I refused to turn on. I thought that the battery had sat down, but after three hours of charging, the two-amp version still refused. I tried to load the phone in recovery, but he did not show signs of life. As a result, I lay idle for two days. I tried to hold down the power button again, held it down for 30 seconds and it miraculously worked. Hardware buttons are also buggy. The central round button sometimes starts blinking with all the colors of the rainbow, and the "back" button generally blinked, but now it has completely gone out and does not light up ... The sound during a conversation is somewhat specific, there is not enough clarity, as if in a closed space with sound-absorbing walls. The camera is also not ice. The white balance is extremely strange, it makes a lot of noise in low light, but they promise to fix these jambs in updates, and now you can try third party applications... Despite a fairly smart percentage and 3 gig of RAM, sometimes it starts to slow down, although only a couple of instant messengers hang in the background. Solved by reboot. Coating back cover easily soiled, but just as well cleaned. The standard protective film is an advantage only at first glance, because after 2-3 weeks it becomes cloudy (I carry the phone in my pocket), wear and tear appear and are easily scratched (no such rapid wear was observed on previous phones).

What we liked

Nice build, excellent performance at this price, the screen is excellent, in my opinion, the processor is average, but the game pulls well, it sits comfortably in the hand (although, of course, it depends on the size of the palm), Cyanogen OS based on the fifth android (there are a number of advantages), a slot for memory cards up to 128 meters. Excellent wi-wai module, pulls even a very weak signal. After ASUS Padfone Infinity NEW - generally "day and night". The presence of an official service center is an absolute advantage for a new Chinese brand.

Information about the brand, model and alternative names of a specific device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, offered colors, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	77.3 mm (millimeters) 7.73 cm (centimeters) 0.25 ft (feet) 3.04 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	155.6 mm (millimeters) 15.56 cm (centimeters) 0.51 ft (feet) 6.13 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	9.2 mm (millimeters) 0.92 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.36 in (inches)
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	155 g (grams) 0.34 lbs (pounds) 5.47 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape.	110.66 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.72 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black
Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used for the manufacture of the device body.	Plastic Metal

SIM card

A SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Gsm GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 800 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2600 MHz

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939
Technological process Information on technological process on which the chip is made. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size The capacity (bits) of the processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and buses for data. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors.	64 bit
Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv8
Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache memory, which can be accessed faster than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also lower power consumption.	4KB + 4KB (kilobytes)
Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than both system memory and other levels of cache. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 KB + 16 KB (kilobytes)
L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for them in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory.	2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions... There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel.	8
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1500 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications... V mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, and more.	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Clock frequency GPU Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	550 MHz (megahertz)
The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in the RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	3 GB (gigabytes)
Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels which are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	800 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters)
Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail.	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	401 ppi (pixels per inch) 157 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device.	69.56% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	Capacitive Multitouch
	OGS (One Glass Solution) Full Lamination Technology

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for photo and video shooting.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photocell used in the camera of the device.	Sony IMX220 Exmor RS
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as the optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer more high quality images despite the lower resolution.	6.17 x 4.55 mm (millimeters) 0.3 in (inches)
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area to be used, thus increasing the resolution. On the other hand, a smaller pixel size can have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO sensitivity levels.	1.176 μm (micrometers) 0.001176 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the size of the device's photo sensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of the full frame sensor (43.3 mm) to the photo sensor specific device.	5.64
Diaphragm	f / 1.8
Focal length Focal length is the distance in millimeters from the photosensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal lengths are also indicated, providing the same field of view with a full frame camera.	5.2 mm (millimeters) 29.35 mm (millimeters) * (35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile cameras are LED and Xenon flashes. LED-flashes give softer light and, unlike brighter xenon ones, are also used for video filming.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras on mobile devices is their resolution, which shows the number of pixels horizontally and vertically in an image.	5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video capture and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	24 frames / sec (frames per second)
Specifications Information about other software and hardware features associated with the main camera to improve its functionality.	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode Macro mode

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are used mainly for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.

Diaphragm Aperture (f-number) is the size of the aperture opening that controls the amount of light reaching the photosensor. A lower f-number means a larger aperture opening.	f / 2
Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording additional camera.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate / frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the secondary camera when shooting video at maximum resolution.	30 frames / sec (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Locating

Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several Bluetooth versions, while each subsequent one improves the speed of communication, coverage, contributes to easier detection and connection of devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.	4.0
Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to enable faster communication, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.	A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) FAX (Fax Profile) FTP (File Transfer Profile) GAVDP (Generic Audio / Video Distribution Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) LE (Low Energy) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser.

Html HTML5 CSS 3

Audio file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.

Video file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity Battery capacity indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours.	2500 mAh (milliampere-hours)
Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. Exists different types lithium-ion and lithium-ion-polymer batteries are most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during continuous talk on a 2G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	200 h (hours) 12000 min (minutes) 8.3 days
Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	12 h (hours) 720 min (minutes) 0.5 days
3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	200 h (hours) 12000 min (minutes) 8.3 days
Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Non-removable

Continuing our acquaintance with the new Wileyfox brand, today the flagship model Wileyfox Storm is in the spotlight. Initially, this phone is only available for purchase through online stores. At the time of publication of the review, its average cost is 15,000 rubles. For this price, a device with 3 GB of RAM, 5.5-inch Full HD screen, 20.7 megapixels is offered Sony camera... The smartphone is close in spirit to the sensational OnePlus One. In the near future we will conduct comparative review these smartphones.

Let me remind you that not so long ago we had a junior Wileyfox Swift on tests, which received the title “ best phone 2015 ". Fly, and it is she who owns this brand, has managed to make a good statement and release well-balanced models. If we add here also official support and warranty service in Russia, we get a very attractive alternative to Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Meizu, OnePlus. Plus, in the same way, it is delivered to your home for free, without overpayment. In theory, everything looks good, but how are things in reality? We suggest starting a detailed review.

Wileyfox Storm Review

Equipment

Wileyfox Storm comes in a compact matte cardboard box. It looks spectacular, a bright orange range has been chosen. Inside, the smartphone is hidden in a separate package, where it is fixed to prevent damage during transportation.

Package includes cable micro USB with a logo, a set of technical documentation and a paper clip for the SIM tray. The power supply is purchased independently.

Appearance

Like the younger version, the Wileyfox Storm is available in white and black. The texture of the back cover changes depending on the color. White with a matte finish, black with a texture similar to fine sand.

Against the background of the dominance of iPhone-style phones, Wileyfox looks like a fashionista in a formal suit. Smooth lines and almost sharp corners. The combination of unpainted metal and hard plastic adds its own flavor.

The design is based on a metal frame, assembly flawlessly. The lid does not bend under pressure, there is no backlash and squeak of parts.

The overall dimensions of the case are 76.9x155.6x9.1 mm and weighs 150 grams. The smartphone fits well in the hand, does not slip out.

Both mechanical buttons are on the right side, they protrude slightly above the surface of the case. In my opinion, they are unnecessarily shifted upwards; to change the volume, you need to shift the grip.

The front side of the Wileyfox Storm is completely covered protective glass Gorilla Glass 3. It is scratch resistant and has an oleophobic coating.

The lower frames have three touch-sensitive buttons with white backlighting. In the settings, the user can activate the on-screen buttons. On the top is an oblong speaker grill, proximity and lighting sensors, a front camera lens and an additional LED flash.

The audio jack is located on the top frame, microUSB is on the bottom, on the left is a tray for SIM and memory cards. There are two microphones on the body, one on the bottom, the second under the main camera block.

The back cover is not removable. In the center is the Wileyfox logo made of metal, below the oblong speaker grill and the company name. The main camera block is also made of metal, the side part is painted orange.

Screen

Wileyfox Storm received a 5.5-inch IPS-display with Full HD resolution, pixel density 400 ppi. The picture is juicy, saturated, there are no individual pixels. There is no air gap between the matrix and the protective glass.

The viewing angles are maximum. Supports up to 10 simultaneous touches. The color balance is close to neutral. You can find fault with the level of maximum brightness.

Filling

The heart of Wileyfox Storm is the Snapdragon 615 v2 processor; in the second revision, the operating frequency was reduced to solve overheating problems. This is an eight-core chip, four cores operate at 1.5 GHz, the remaining at 1.0 GHz. Responsible for the graphics Adreno 405. Installed 3 GB of RAM, usually classmates are limited to only 2 GB of memory.

You should not count on performance records, but it is quite enough for the system to work and run games. 32 GB of memory is available for data storage.

Antutu

Vellamo

3D Antutu

Connection

Wileyfox Storm works on LTE networks, Russian frequencies are on the list of supported. It is possible to install two SIMs, but instead of a SIM, you can install a microSD memory card in one of the compartments. Here, decide for yourself what is more important to you. No problems with the operation of the modules were found. Installed bluetooth modules, Wi-Fi. The navigation module uses a joint GPS and GLONASS signal. The cold start takes about 20 seconds, the positioning accuracy is high.

Battery

A 2500 mAh battery is responsible for the autonomous work of Wileyfox Storm. Taking into account the size and diagonal of the screen, the capacity is modest. Complex games drain the battery in 2.5 hours, video about 4 hours, LTE internet - 4 hours.

Camera

The main module of the Wileyfox Storm camera with a resolution of 20.7 megapixels is a Sony Exmor matrix, the same one used in the Meizu MX5. The pictures are detailed, but there are complaints about the autofocus. The system does not always clearly determine the correct focus point, you have to help by marking the area on the screen. This is most likely a software problem and will be fixed in future firmwares. Camera application from Cyanogen OS, there are shooting modes and manual settings... An 8 megapixel camera is available for selfies, it works in tandem with an LED flash.

Software

Operating system installed Google android 5.1.1 with Cyanogen OS firmware. Testing is already underway for 6.0, apparently, a stable build can be expected in the coming months. The shell has proven itself well among Android users. An uncluttered system with a minimum of third-party software and customization capabilities is offered.

One of the differences is the pre-installation of the Wileyfox theme.

Bottom line on Wileyfox Storm

Wileyfox Storm feels confident in the middle price segment. It offers a high-quality IPS screen, excellent build, metal frame, a pair of SIM, LTE, support for memory cards, good job speakers, a sufficient level of performance, 3 GB of RAM, high-aperture optics and high-resolution cameras, flash of the front camera. You can find fault here by the time autonomous work, heating under prolonged load and the speed of focusing in the main camera.

Wileyfox storm receives the well-deserved Hit ..

Wileyfox Storm runs on Cyanogen OS 12.1 firmware based on Android 5.1.1. An update to Android 6.0 is expected in the future.

This smartphone cannot but be interesting, because with excellent technical characteristics, they ask for some $ 180 for it. Implementation only via the Internet: the official Russian website ru.wileyfox.com and the partner store jd.ru.

It will hardly be possible to find a similar smartphone in Russia for this money, with a one-year warranty service (in Fly service centers).

There is one interesting feature- only USB-cable included, no charger. There are also no headphones. This approach is explained by the fact that you should not overpay for what you may not need. All to keep Wileyfox Storm as cheap as possible. And this approach is very good. Doesn't someone have a charger at home now?

As the first reviews show, the smartphone has high-quality assembly and material. IPS screen The OGS technology is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The glass is covered with an oleophobic layer, which guarantees a minimum of noticeable fingerprints on the screen. We are also promised an update operating system before current versions, which Fly does not do for its range of smartphones.

Wileyfox Storm is also a selfie smartphone. The fact is that the front 8MP camera has an LED flash. This is, for example, in the phone Samsung Galaxy J7.

The main camera impresses with its characteristics: Sony Exmore RS IMX220, 20 MP, F / 1.8, BSI, HDR, autofocus. But, in fact, the photographs do not pull the stated capabilities. It turns out the level of a good camera with a 13 megapixel matrix. The point is obviously in the software processing, which is very lame. Maybe it will be fixed in future updates?

Supported work with two SIM cards, but with one "but". The fact is that the second slot for a SIM card is combined, here you can install either a nano-SIM SIM card, or a MicroSD memory card up to 128 GB (only one to choose from). A micro-SIM card is installed in the first slot. But it's not so bad, because Wileyfox Storm has 32 GB of its own memory, so you can do without expanding it.

Good performance comes from a decent 3GB of RAM and an 8-core Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 processor (4x 1.5GHz, 4x 1GHz). The specs are not flagship, but very cool for $ 180.

What can rarely be found in the characteristics of a phone is the indicated SAR level (in simple terms - the radiation of the phone, the effect on the body). You can find indicators for Samsung phones, others are less common. And the Chinese do not have this at all. Here everyone honestly pointed out to us: the SAR level is 0.455 / 0.554 W / kg. This is a good indicator. Safely.

The lithium polymer battery has a capacity of 2,500 mAh. That's not a lot for a phablet. The screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, and even with a Full HD resolution, will mercilessly "eat up" the charge in the active screen mode. And especially in games and when surfing sites. As for the declared indicators, the phone will work on a full battery charge:

Up to 10 hours talk time
Up to 5.5 hours of video or Internet playback over Wi-Fi
Up to 4.5 hours of Internet on a mobile network
Up to 30 hours of audio playback
About 7.5 days standby time.

The installation of sensors in Wileyfox Storm was generous. There are the necessary sensors for position, proximity and lighting, as well as a Hall sensor and a compass.

Specifications

Announced in Russia: October 2015

Dimensions: 155.6 x 76.9 x 9.1 mm
Weight: 150g
Case: plastic
Colors: black, white
Battery: Li-polymer, 2,500 mAh, non-removable

SIM-cards: 2 (micro-SIM + Nano-SIM), or 1 SIM-card and memory card (micro-SIM + MicroSD)

SAR: 0.455 / 0.554 W / kg

Screen: 5.5 ", IPS, OGS, Full HD (1920x1080 pixels), Gorilla Glass 3, 10-touch sensor, oleophobic coating
Sensors: lighting, proximity, gyroscope, compass, Hall sensor

Camera: Sony Exmore RS IMX220, 20.7 MP, autofocus, F / 1.8, BSI, HDR, flash
Front camera: 8 MP, there is a flash

Processor: 64-bit Snapdragon 615 MSM8939, 4 cores 1.5 GHz, 4 cores 1 GHz
RAM: 3 GB
Memory: 32 GB
Memory card: can be installed instead of a second SIM card

OS: Cyanogen OS 12.1 (Android 5.1.1)

Others: 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, FM radio.

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