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vivo X5Max

vivo X5Max

Brand: VIVO
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 5.5" Inch
  • Camera: 13MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 2GB RAM
  • Processor: Snapdragon 615
  • Battery: 2300mAh
  • Launch Date: 2014, December
  • Storage: 16GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 4.4.4, Funtouch 2
  • Body: 156g, 4.8mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE 1800 / 2100 / 2600 TD-LTE 2300
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2014, December. Released 2014, December
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 153.9 x 78 x 4.8 mm (6.06 x 3.07 x 0.19 in)
Weight 156 g (5.50 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM

Display

Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~69.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Funtouch 2
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Primary Camera 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 5 MP, f/2.4

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Alert Types 32-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type 2300 mAh, non-removable

Misc

Colors White
Price About 470 EUR

Test Results

Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 656
Basemark X: 4893
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.472 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 68dB
Audio quality Noise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -93.8dB
Battery(old) Endurance rating 71h

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.8
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Auto Focus 7 / 10
  • Image Quality 7 / 10
  • Performance 6 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 6 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 9 / 10
  • Usability 6 / 10
  • Video Quality 6 / 10
  • Battery 3 / 10

PROS

  1. Ultra-Slim Design: At 4.75mm, it was once the world's thinnest smartphone, offering incredible portability.
  2. Premium Build Quality: Features a sturdy metal unibody with a mix of magnesium alloy and stainless steel.
  3. Excellent Display: Comes with a vibrant 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with 1080p resolution.
  4. Hi-Fi Audio Performance: Incorporates specialized audio chips (DAC/Amp) for high-quality music output.
  5. Good Primary Camera: The 13MP rear camera takes detailed photographs and is quite fast.
  6. Good Front Camera: Features a 5MP front camera that is suitable for wide-angle selfies.
  7. Expandable Storage: Supports microSD card expansion up to 128GB.
  8. 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Despite being razor-thin, it manages to include a standard headphone jack.
  9. 4G Connectivity: Equipped with 4G LTE support for faster mobile data speeds.
  10. Smooth Performance: The Snapdragon 615 processor handles everyday apps and multitasking well.

CONS

  1. Poor Battery Life: The 2,000mAh battery struggles to last a full day, needing frequent charging.
  2. Overpriced at Launch: The device was considered too expensive for its hardware at roughly ₹32,000.
  3. Hybrid SIM Slot Limitation: You must choose between a second SIM or a MicroSD card, not both.
  4. No Backlit Capacitive Buttons: The menu/home/back keys are not backlit, making them hard to see in the dark.
  5. Heats Up During Use: The thin metal body tends to get hot during gaming or intensive tasks.
  6. Outdated Android Version: Launched with Android 4.4.4 KitKat with limited, slow updates.
  7. No NFC Support: Lacks NFC capability, limiting contactless payments or file transfers.
  8. Protruding Camera: The rear camera sticks out, making it prone to scratches.
  9. Funtouch OS Bloatware: The interface is heavily customized, which some users find excessive.
  10. Hard to Hold: The, extremely thin, straight, and sharp metal edges can feel uncomfortable.

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