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Yota YotaPhone 2#2837

Released: 2014

Yota YotaPhone 2

Overall Score

45.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2837)45.8
Performance(#3873)63.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#1903)80.2
Battery(#530)82.3
Build(#1290)76.4
Connectivity(#3415)55.0
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsWireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓

Build & Safety

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
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.3 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass