Fly Nimbus 8 supports 4G Internet. A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other. Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical readings

Fly company announced the release budget smartphone Nimbus 8. The release date of the smartphone is set for June 8, 2016. The cost of the model will not exceed 4 thousand. Of course, for such a price you can’t expect a miracle. However, several can be noted positive aspects smartphone. See the review for details.

New smartphone model from Fly - FS454 Nimbus 8

Specifications

Before describing the characteristics, it should be noted once again - This is a super budget smartphone, you don’t need to expect performance miracles from it. It's made for telephone communication, SMS correspondence and browsing Internet services. Of course, the processor and memory capacity do not have high performance, but the operating system and autonomy cannot but rejoice.

Options and packaging

Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 equipment

The smartphone comes in a branded white rectangular cardboard box with a lilac stripe. On the front of the package is the name of the company and phone model.

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The smartphone comes in four colors: white, black, green and red.

The package includes such items as headphones, USB cable, charger and instruction manual.

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Appearance and design

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The design of the Nimbus 8 phone is reminiscent of the iPhone. But there are additions that provide more convenient handling of the smartphone. For example, the frame that runs along the entire perimeter of the case has pleasant-looking lines in the style of a microcircuit. In addition, the frame makes it more comfortable to hold the smartphone in your hand. But the danger of slipping is still present, so it is recommended to purchase one.

Back panel, like the entire body, is made of plastic, pleasant to the touch, which is achieved by relief and roughness. The company name, speaker, main camera and flash are located here. Interestingly, the speaker cover is made with special irregularities that prevent the smartphone from fitting tightly to the surface and muffling the sound.

Under the cover there is a battery, slots for SIM cards and a slot for a MicroSD memory card. On the right side there is a power and screen lock button, as well as a volume control button. On the front panel at the top of the screen there is a speaker and front-camera , and under the screen - three touch buttons controls (back, home and recent open applications

). The buttons are not backlit. The case dimensions are 67.3 × 132.9 × 10.2 mm, weight is 130 grams. The smartphone is compact and lightweight. Assembly on good level

Display

. No creaks were noticed. The buttons respond well to pressing. The smartphone is installed with a size of 4.5 inches, resolution 854x480 pixels. By standards modern phones – this is not much, but it should be enough for daily tasks. The display is covered with ordinary glass without any special protective layers.

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In sunny weather, you can see an image or text on the screen, everything is pretty good here. Color rendition and screen clarity are acceptable. Viewing angles are at a decent level. The disadvantages include the lack of natural black color; gray and dark gray predominate here. Mode supported customization

color rendition.

The smartphone is equipped with a 4.5-inch TN display

Software The smartphone runs on the operating system Android Marshmallow 6.0., but in combination with a small amount of memory and not the fastest processor, the interface slows down considerably.

Among the advantages, we should talk about some functions that open up new opportunities in energy saving and safety. There is a Doze function, which makes it possible not to worry about saving energy. The mode automatically turns on standby mode when the phone is inactive.

The App Standby function limits energy consumption by disabling programs and applications that are rarely used.

It is now possible to control access to your personal data and information stored in your smartphone, as well as memory and camera.

The smartphone comes with the Android Marshmallow 6.0 operating system.

Applications installed by the developer are no different. These include an alarm clock, camera, player, calendar, contacts, browser, store and a set of services from Yandex. However, navigation applications will have to be installed additionally if necessary. But it is worth noting that for a memory of 4 GB absence large quantity“unnecessary” applications and programs are more a plus than a minus.

Sound

Speaker, in noisy places you can miss a call. The sound quality matches the price of the smartphone. The sound is a little better with headphones.

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The application for playing audio files is standard. Supported by the majority popular formats. You can listen to FM radio.

The earpiece does its job well. The interlocutors hear each other clearly, there is no noise or distortion.

Performance

The developers installed a 4-core smartphone on the smartphone MediaTek processor mt6570 and Mali-400 graphics video accelerator. Budget smartphone - budget processor. This processor does not have high performance. Moreover, it does not provide necessary resources operating system, which is why Android works with a lot of sluggishness.

Any action makes the smartphone think for a few seconds. Companies producing budget models mobile phones , V Lately are increasingly being accepted as outsiders. Indeed, along with such giants as Samsung or Apple, which produce expensive devices with significant high characteristics , low power and cheap phone will be received rather coldly. But what if such a low-grade phone is released?. famous company It's about

about Nimbus 8, the price of which varies from two and a half to four thousand rubles, which is certainly cheap.

The phone is delivered in a white cardboard box. It is not much larger in size than the smartphone itself. On the front side of the package there is the name of the manufacturer, then, just below, the phone model, then in the lower third there is a decorative dark lilac strip, and under it the inscription “Nimbus 8”.

Under the cover you will immediately see the phone lying in a cardboard tray. After you remove the device itself, lift the tray and at the bottom of the box you will find the remaining elements of the basic package, such as: a USB cable, a headset, an adapter for the charger and instructions for operating and setting up the telephone device.

Design

On this moment The Nimbus 8 smartphone comes in four different colors: official black and white and more casual bright tones of green and red. The phone looks pretty good in all colors, but how wear-resistant the paint will be remains unknown. Unfortunately, these studies have not been conducted. But anyway good decision there will be a purchase of a cover.

As you can see, externally the device is practically no different from any other:

• rectangular body with smooth corners;
• 133 millimeters in height;
• 67.3 millimeters wide;
• 10.2 millimeters thick.

The entire structure weighs 130 grams. As you can understand, the phone is not huge in size, so even for a small hand it will be very comfortable.

As for the arrangement of various elements of the smartphone and device control buttons, they are here, as they say, according to the canon. The power button and the so-called “rocker” for controlling the speaker volume are located on the right side of the phone. Ports for charging and a headset are usually placed on the top edge. The camera and flash are located on the upper left side of the back cover when looking directly at it. At the bottom is a four-row speaker grill.

Fly FS454 Nimbus 8: face display characteristics

Now we will move directly to the analysis of the characteristics of the phone display. Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 is equipped with a 4.5-inch display, which is half an inch smaller than most manufacturers. Saving materials or the intention of the designers is a philosophical question. Most likely, everything at once. The screen resolution is 854 by 480 pixels. By brightness level this display does not stand out, so be prepared for glare in sunny weather.

Filling characteristics

Now we will talk about the characteristics of Nimbus 8, which relate to its filling. And if you can put up with glare on the display, then it’s much more difficult to put up with what’s hidden under this display. Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 is a cheap phone, so its internals will be from the budget category. In more detail, the phone is based on a MediaTek MT6580M microprocessor - quad-core, with clock frequency at 1.3 gigahertz, graphics core ARM Mali-400 MP1, 512 megabytes of storage memory and 4 gigabytes of main memory. To increase the capacity of the main memory, there is a slot for a microSD card up to 32 gigabytes.

At the moment, these figures are extremely low. Yes, it costs three or four thousand rubles, but still. Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 shows unimportant characteristics. With such indicators, most applications, even the most necessary ones, will work with significant glitches.

Power Specifications

Now let's look at the characteristics of the Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 regarding its power supply. And if the previous reviews were more or less, then not everything is so good here.

Nimbus 8 has very mediocre reviews due to its low cost. In terms of power supply, there are a couple of complaints from users. The Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 lithium-ion battery at 1700 milliampere/hour cannot provide permanent job device for at least 20 hours. Its limit is seven hours of talk time and four hours of use of Internet services. Alas, today this is a very mediocre indicator.

Audio and camera specifications

It is impossible to do this article without mentioning Fly characteristics FS454 Nimbus 8 regarding sound and camera. Well, the camera and speakers in a phone are not the most important components, but their quality should still be at an acceptable level so that the photos don’t hurt the eyes and the sound doesn’t hurt the ears.

With the cameras, the Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 is doing relatively well. It has two cameras: a front camera of 0.3 megapixels with a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels, and a main one of 5 megapixels with a resolution of 2592 by 1944 pixels. The latter works in tandem with an LED flash, which also serves as a flashlight.

As for the sound, it also does not shine with quality. Speakers, as well as the main one, they give out dry and quiet sound, which does not bring any pleasure. Yes, you can hear the call or the interlocutor, but those with an ear for music will have a hard time. Moreover, it’s the same story with the headset included in the kit. It is not very suitable for frequent and long-term use.

After all this, it is not surprising that the Nimbus 8 has much worse reviews than its “big brothers”. But still he is a representative of the budget segment.

Fly FS454 Nimbus 8: firmware

What does the gadget work on? Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 - operating-based smartphone Android systems 6.0. It has a specific list of protocols, tasks and software that ensure its performance and functionality. But in in this case the operating system does not work entirely correctly, as there are delays, glitches, and automatic resets installed settings and a number of other problems that significantly interfere with normal operation. That is why there is a need to reflash some phone models in order to make using the device at least a little easier. And since the Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 firmware is not without its shortcomings, flashing this phone- this is more a necessity than alternative solution Problems.

Finally

What would you like to say in conclusion? Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 is a controversial phone. It seems to look stylish, but at the same time, the phone’s parameters are not very suitable for modern requirements. AND keyword here - “modern”. If you want to introduce your mother (grandmother) to new technologies, then this is an ideal option. The phone is cheap, not particularly difficult to learn, for the first time touch phone in life this is very, very good. Or, it’s up to you to choose, you can give such a phone to your child without worrying too much that it will be broken, scratched, or even stolen.

Well, as for your beloved self, there is a third option. If you are a fairly modern, young and successful businessman, then why not get yourself an inexpensive, good-looking smartphone, insert SIM cards with your business numbers into it, and periodically just answer calls? A very good practice that is widely used.

But, despite everything written above, the choice is always yours. At a minimum, it's worth weighing the pros and cons before purchasing.

Fly does not detach from Russian market not a single step, storms him with new available models with interesting specifications. Nimbus 8 is one of them. Let's get started!

Video review of Fly Nimbus 8:

The smartphone is supplied in branded cardboard packaging from the manufacturer. The kit itself is quite simple, but for a budget smartphone it’s quite good: charging block, Micro USB cable, very cheap headset, documentation.

Let's immediately dot the i's: this is an ultra-budget gadget, so we can't expect any revelations in the appearance or materials of the case. The device is made of ordinary plastic, that's the truth back cover has a certain mesh texture.

On sale you will find the smartphone in four colors: classic black and white, and there is also a choice of red and green.

The device fits well in the hand, but there is still a risk of it slipping out. Device dimensions: 132.9 x 76.3 x 10.2 mm, while the weight is a moderate 130 grams. The device is lightweight and relatively compact, which suits him well.

The cover of the smartphone is removable, and under it there are: a replaceable battery, two slots for SIM, a slot for Micro SD.

As for the assembly, everything is fine here - the device is assembled efficiently, there are no visible creaks or backlashes.

Nimbus 8 received a 4.5″ screen with TFT matrix, resolution - 854×480 pixels. The screen has a coating of unknown origin, but we assume that this is ordinary plastic. There are 3 navigation buttons below the screen; they are not backlit.

There is no need to write anything in detail about the screen: it is a very cheap matrix, but with acceptable color rendition and good brightness. The viewing angles are terrible - with a slight deviation of the view from the perpendicular to the plane of the screen, a very strong color inversion begins (only on one side, on top of the screen). There is also a mode for adjusting the color rendition of the screen.

The hero of our review is built on the basis of the budget 32-bit MediaTek platform: MT6580M, which includes a 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, as well as graphics system Mali-400. This whole bunch is complemented by only 512 MB of RAM, while less than 120 MB of RAM will be available to the user during operation.

Test results:

There is no need to prove or show anything else: the device is very weak in terms of its capabilities, even in the interface we see slow work(most likely due to lack of RAM). Of course, I would like the manufacturer to supply at least 768 MB of RAM here.

The GPS test, oddly enough, confirmed the functionality of the review hero as a GPS navigator:

Fly Nimbus 8 is sold in one version with 4 GB ROM and 512 MB RAM; to expand the ROM you can use Micro SD cards (up to 32 GB). Of the 4 GB on board the device, 1.9 GB will be available.

Personally, we encountered low memory quite often:

The capacity of the device's replaceable battery was a modest 1700 mAh. In the video test, the device worked for 5 hours 53 minutes. maximum brightness. In reality, the aggressive device consumes battery power, so it will last you a maximum of one day of work. To be fair, in network standby mode the smartphone holds its charge well and consumes no more than 3-5% overnight.

The external mono speaker of the device is located on the rear panel. Its quality corresponds to the budget level of the device, and we see exactly the same situation with sound in headphones.

Nimbus 8 is equipped with two cameras: the main one received a 5 MP sensor and LED flash, and the front one received a 0.3 MP sensor.

There is no need to talk about the quality of the pictures here: the photographs strongly smack of digital, but if you really want to, you can take a photo “for show,” as they say.

It runs on Android 6 without any additions from the manufacturer. Yandex.Launcher was used as a stock launcher, but we changed it to Google Start.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

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

SIM card

The 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.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

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

Operating system

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

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

Built-in memory

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

Memory cards

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

Screen

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

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Additional camera

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

Audio

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

Radio

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

Location determination

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WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

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

USB

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

Headphone jack

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

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

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

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 from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Budget smartphone Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 is the first model in the budget price segment With new version operating system Android 6.0. The device is different optimal selection technical characteristics, taking into account user priorities and requirements that are usually presented to inexpensive mobile devices.

The key feature that users pay attention to Special attention when choosing a smartphone, the diagonal and sensitivity are touch screen. In this regard, Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 matches the characteristics of expensive models - its diagonal reaches 4.5 inches. This is not much, but it is enough for the owner to feel comfortable using it for business purposes, as well as for entertainment, for example: games or viewing media applications with glasses virtual reality.

The Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 smartphone continued the line of technical development of devices implemented earlier in. The manufacturer equips the smartphone with the necessary and sufficient technical capabilities for normal operation and brings one or two characteristics of the smartphone closer to the top versions.

One of the user requirements is the need to work with a new operating system; smartphones running Android 6 even with more modest technical characteristics will be popular. The smartphone supports two active cards. The cost of the device in the Russian Federation is a little more than $50.

Advice! To increase the device memory I use this budget memory card.

Specifications

Appearance (dimensions, weight, body materials, etc.)

The Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 smartphone is available in four colors - white and black, green and red. Otherwise, it completely replicates the traditional “Apple” design - again, we note that this design option is the most preferred for buyers of budget smartphones.

However, in the details you can notice interesting additions to the appearance of the smartphone, which significantly distinguish it from the iPhone. Pay attention to the frame, the design of which is not only comfortable to hold in the hand, but also has stylish lines in the style of microcircuits. The back panel is made of textured plastic, somewhat reminiscent of noble carbon fiber.

The smartphone has a durable body with an ergonomically shaped steel frame. Its thickness is 10.2 mm, dimensions- 132.9*67.3 mm. Appearance fully complies with the premium category, but the device is made from less expensive materials, due to which the manufacturer managed to offer this model at a very budget price.

Display

The display has a 4.5-inch diagonal TN type, high-quality color reproduction and pleasant viewing angles for completely comfortable work.

Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 is not just a smartphone, but a fairly powerful business tool with a FWVGA screen resolution of 854 x 480 pixels with optimized technical characteristics that provide comfortable work and seamless access to business applications. The screen is covered with tempered glass.

Filling

The smartphone is equipped with a fairly powerful 1.3 GHz quad-core processor MT6580AW/M to provide comfortable work with most resource-intensive applications. HDD The smartphone has 4 GB, RAM is 512 MB, this is not much, but it is enough taking into account the acceleration of traffic and data processing on Android 6.0. The device supports microSDHC cards up to 32 GB, has a powerful audio and media player with excellent bitrate, allowing you to play any media content.

Camera

The smartphone is equipped with two cameras. The front one has a resolution of 0.3 megapixels, the main one has a resolution of 5 megapixels with high-quality shooting of video and photo material. To save money, the manufacturer decided not to equip this smartphone with autofocus; otherwise, the device has digital zoom and flash, and the photo quality corresponds to a professional amateur level.

Battery

The smartphone is equipped lithium-ion battery, which will provide 160 hours of standby time, 3 hours of Internet surfing and media content playback.

Continuous talk time reaches 7 hours.

operating system

Operating system . TO key features security must be taken at the architectural level. This applies to implemented secure Internet surfing and the safety of personal data, including digital signatures and another confidential information. The OS supports biometrics; the sensor can be additionally connected via a supported flash interface. The operating system guarantees complete privacy, as well as convenient multifunctionality.

Conclusion

The smartphone has pleasant business characteristics that allow you to fully satisfy the requirements of customers in technical capabilities mobile device. A good addition are navigation capabilities, but without pre-installed applications, which you will have to install yourself.

The Fly FS454 Nimbus 8 smartphone can become the main or additional one personal device, which is implemented as handy tool By affordable price. This smartphone may be an intermediate smartphone before purchasing a more expensive version, but even after purchasing a premium device, it will be fully compatible and easy to use. An interesting addition is support for augmented reality using virtual reality devices. With this device you can have a good rest and work successfully, including remotely due to support for all types of wireless networks.