Overall Score
59.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2835)59.9
Performance(#8353)54.3
Camera(#5653)42.1
Display(#1455)79.5
Battery(#1361)61.5
Build(#353)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Yota YotaPhone 2
Short Review
- The Yota YotaPhone 2 features a sleek design with dimensions of 144.9 x 69.4 x 9 mm and a weight of 145g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame.
- Its 5.0-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 442 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, featuring a quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, while the 2.1 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2500 mAh, supporting wireless charging but lacking fast charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.4.3, upgradeable to 6.0, providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- Notably, the YotaPhone 2 features a unique dual-screen design, allowing for additional functionality on the e-ink display on the back.
- Overall, the phone combines a solid build and decent performance with innovative features.
- However, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~442 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera Details2.1 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions144.9 x 69.4 x 9 mm (5.70 x 2.73 x 0.35 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.3 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.3 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes