THL W8

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The THL W8 was launched in April 2013. The smartphone comes with a 5,0 inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.

This THL is powered by a MTK6589 chip with a 1,2 GHz Quad-Core processor. This chipset has a quad-core processor with 1024 MB RAM. With a thickness of 12.1 millimeters, this device feels somewhat thick. This phone weighs 225 grams.

The W8 has a 13 megapixel camera, it means that the camera is capable of capturing detailed images without the added cost and complexity of a higher megapixel count. This can be useful if you want to take high-resolution photos that you can zoom in on or crop without losing too much detail, but you don't need the very highest level of image quality. In general, having this amount of megapixels can provide a good balance of image quality and affordability. You can also use the 5 megapixel selfie camera for video calling, for example.

Pros

• 13 megapixel camera
• Quad core processor
• HSUPA support for fast internet
• Dual SIM

Negatives

• If you import this device it may take longer before it is delivered
• With a 2750 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 12.1 millimeters

Call & data functions

The THL W8 supports various networks. 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 THL W8 has 1024 MB of RAM (1 GB) and 8 GB internal storage . Expandable memory: microSD up to 32 GB. 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 5,0 inch touchscreen.The THL W8 can display up to a 16 millions colors. This screen has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. With 293 pixels per inch, this HD screen is sharp and easy to read. It also takes less effort to look at it for a long time.

Operating system

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, announced in September 2012. It is based on the previous version, but then developed further.
Added new functions are gesture mode, Android beam (file exchange) and the important function Google Now. With Google Now you know what time the train leaves when you are on the platform or how much traffic there is on the road before you leave for work. This version is probably supplied with devices that will be released in October. (It is possible that one or more mentioned functions are not on the device).