We have selected all the specifications of the E&L W5 1GB 8GB and have listed them below.
The E&L W5 1GB 8GB was launched in February 2016. The smartphone comes with a 4 inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
Processor
This E&L is powered by a MediaTek MT6735M chip with a 1 GHz Quad-Core processor. Robust phones are often a lot thicker than regular smartphones, including this device with a thickness of 15 millimeters. This phone weighs 218 grams.
IP68
An IP68 rating means that a phone is dust tight and can be submerged in water for extended periods of time without damage. This rating is determined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which is an independent organization that sets standards for electrical and electronic technologies. The "6" in the IP68 rating indicates that the phone is completely dust tight, while the "8" indicates that it can be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters without any damage.
Camera
The W5 1GB 8GB has a 5 megapixel camera, You can also use the 2 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.
Pros
- 5 megapixel camera
- HSPA+ support for fast internet
- IP68 certification
- Dust-proof and protected against submersion indefinitely
- MIL810G-certified: drop test consists in testing the resistance to shock of all the equipment surface: all faces, edges, and corners
- Dual SIM
Negatives
- With a 2800 mAh battery you may have to recharge in between
- A bit heavy to use for a long time
- Too little RAM for an Android system
- A little too thick with 15 millimeters
Call & data functions
The E&L W5 1GB 8GB supports 900, 1800, 1900, 2100 Mhz frequencies with which you can use mobile internet via HSDPA (slightly faster than 3G). The speed of HSDPA is perfect for using the internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from the normal WiFi at home. You can also connect via WiFi at home or at the office.
Dual-sim
A dual-SIM phone is a type of mobile device that has the ability to use two separate SIM cards. This allows the phone to be connected to two different mobile networks at the same time, which can be useful for a variety of reasons. For example, a dual-SIM phone can be used to have two different phone numbers on the same device, or to have a separate work and personal phone number. Dual-SIM phones can also be useful for people who travel frequently and need to use local SIM cards in different countries. Some dual-SIM phones have a physical slot for the second SIM card, while others use a virtual or eSIM.
Memory and connection options
The E&L W5 1GB 8GB has 1024 MB of RAM (1 GB) and 8 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 32GB. There is a USB connection, you can use this to exchange data with your laptop or to charge your device. Connecting Bluetooth headsets or car kits is no problem.
Do you take a lot of photos and videos? Then the storage of 8 GB is less suitable. You may need to clean your phone after a while. Furthermore, there are of course possibilities to expand storage in the cloud, such as with Google Drive or Dropbox.
Screen & operation
The phone is operated via the large 4 inch touchscreen.The E&L W5 1GB 8GB can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. With 233 pixels per inch, this High density screen is excellent and easy to read. There are screens with a larger resolution for sale.
Operating system
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). The major changes compared to the previous version are
- New permission system There are changes to the display and execution of app permissions
- New API Improvements for a fingerprint scanner should it be present on the device
- New App drawer New improved display of the app list
- Visual voicemail Ability to access voicemails without calling voicemail. (depending on provider support)
- Rotation of the home screen This option comes standard with Android 6 Marshmallow
- Status bar icons Ability to remove or add status bar icons
- Android pay New option to deal with your phone
- Standby time Improvement of the standby time
