Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5745)54.6
Performance(#12003)51.3
Camera(#4172)42.4
Display(#4515)70.5
Battery(#7050)43.5
Build(#351)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Yota YotaPhone
Short Review
- The Yota YotaPhone features a unique design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and an aluminum frame, resulting in a premium feel.
- Its 4.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, delivering decent clarity at approximately 342 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 320 GPU, supported by 2GB of RAM, which provides satisfactory multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is limited to 1 MP.
- Battery capacity is 1800 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to the lack of fast or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a basic user experience without the latest features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone's dimensions are 133.6 x 67 x 10 mm, and it weighs 146 grams, making it relatively compact and lightweight.
- Available in black and white, the YotaPhone stands out with its dual-screen design, although it lacks stereo speakers and has a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, it combines solid build quality with moderate performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera1 MP
Front Camera Details1 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions133.6 x 67 x 10 mm (5.26 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight146 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes