Read the description below and who knows, the i.safe-MOBILE IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 might be for you!
The i.safe-MOBILE IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 was launched in July 2018. The smartphone comes with a 4,5 inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
Processor
This i.safe-MOBILE is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 64-bit chip with a 1,3 GHz Quad-Core processor. Robust phones are often a lot thicker than regular smartphones, including this device with a thickness of 25 millimeters. This phone weighs 325 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 IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 has a 8 megapixel camera, You can also use the 5 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.
ATEX zone 1/21
The IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 is an ATEX zone 1/21 certified smartphone. ATEX certified telephones are mandatory in places where there is a risk of explosion. They do not produce heat, sparks or fire and are therefore explosion-proof. Zone 1/21 is an area where the risk of a gas or dust explosion is often or sometimes present (<1000 hours and> 100 hours per year). The IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 can be used safely in zones 1 and 21.
Pros
- 8 megapixel camera
- (Relatively) new operating system: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- HSDPA, LTE support for super fast internet
- Enough RAM (3GB)
- IP68 certification
- Dust-proof and protected against submersion indefinitely
- ATEX Zone 1/21 certified: suitable for use in certain areas with gas and dust explosion hazard
- With a 3600 mAh battery you are not likely to run out of power
- Dual SIM
Negatives
- A bit heavy to use for a long time
- A little too thick with 25 millimeters
Call & data functions
The i.safe-MOBILE IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 supports frequencies from international networks with which you can use the fast LTE network. The speed of LTE is perfect for intensive use of internet on the road where the speed does not differ much from home. Please note that it is very fast and you do not take out a small data plan, because the data is used up before you realize it. 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 i.safe-MOBILE IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 has 3072 MB of RAM (3 GB) and 32 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 32 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 4,5 inch touchscreen.The i.safe-MOBILE IS520.1 Ex Zone 1 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. With 217 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 7.1 (Nougat). The major changes compared to the previous version are
- Support for VR with Google Daydream
- Multi-window support
- Respond immediately to messages without leaving your open application
- New quick settings menu
- Bundled notifications
- Improved standby time
- Better performance
