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Allview W1s#5864

Released: 2014

Allview W1s

Overall Score

54.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5864)54.5
Performance(#6480)54.3
Camera(#4987)42.1
Display(#2831)70.5
Battery(#3726)43.5
Build(#2578)70.8

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Short Review

  • The Allview W1s features a compact design with dimensions of 144.9 x 72.1 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 156.2g, making it easy to handle.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi, although it lacks HDR support.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 1GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks but limited for heavy multitasking.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with autofocus, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is adequate for selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by a 2000 mAh capacity, but it does not offer fast charging or wireless charging options.
  • Running on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, the software experience is unique but may limit app availability.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though there is no support for 5G or NFC.
  • The device features a microUSB 2.0 port and includes a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Allview W1s is a basic smartphone with essential features, suitable for users with minimal demands.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionAsahi Dragontrail Glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 302
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions144.9 x 72.1 x 8.8 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight156.2 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Software

Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Phone 8.1
OS VersionMicrosoft Windows Phone 8.1

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes