Prestigio MultiPhone 4055 DUO: specs, reviews. How to flash?

We all saw a huge number of different budget smartphones, differing in their availability and a fairly rich bundle. As a rule, in some ways they are very similar to each other - this is a low price, not particularly original design, low-quality assembly, high technical parameters. The work of such representatives of the market, and truth, sometimes leaves much to be desired.

In this article, we also talk about the device presented in the budget segment. The device has a 2-core processor, 8-megapixel camera and, in addition, is made in a simple "brick-like" case. That is, by all indications, he resembles a typical representative of a smartphone from the Middle Kingdom.

Meet: it's about the Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo.

About what this model represents and what to expect from the device, read in our review.

Positioning

Let's start with the concept of the device, as well as the manufacturer. So, Prestigio is a fairly well-known (recently) developer of inexpensive electronic devices. Smartphones and tablets of this company in a wide range are delivered to the target market of CIS countries. On the functional and reliability, of course, these models are called good enough difficult, but the characteristics of this product are quite tempting. Together with the affordable price, they, apparently, do their work and force the buyer to make the right choice.

As for the Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo, it's not so easy to say anything. The model is far from being the flagship of its line, because of which it should not be treated strictly. Instead, the phone can be categorized as those workhorses that function without failures and freezes and are a daily assistant of their buyer. Details on how the smartphone does its job, read on.

Design

So, since we mentioned the appearance of the device as a criterion by which the model can be estimated, then we will begin with it. However, as already mentioned, expect something original in this matter from the Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo is not worth it. The phone was made as simple as possible, limited to decorative carving on the back cover as an ornament. Front-facing smartphone does not differ from hundreds of similar noname-devices.

So, firstly, the diagonal of the display of the Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo is 4 inches, which makes the smartphone compact, easily placed in the palm of your hand. Secondly, notwithstanding this, the model was manufactured in a slightly convex hull, which in thickness reaches 10.3 mm. This gives some, a little extra, massiveness to the device. Thirdly, the design of the smartphone should be said as typical because it is not much different from the mass of other devices. Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo has the same set of three system buttons below the display, a classically placed speaker (above the screen), as well as the keys for unlocking the screen and adjusting the sound on the side panels. Even the camera's eye on the back cover is located typically - in the center. Summing up, let's say that the exterior of the device is too typical to pay attention to it.

As for the assembly, it is, surprisingly, performed at a high level. As the reviews describing the phone Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo, the model does not give reason to talk about backlashes and creaks when squeezing the panels. This means that all the components of the case sit quite tightly and reliably. There is nothing to distinguish about materials - the only highlight is the effect of the "rubber" coating on the back cover.

Screen

The phone, presented in our review, operates on the basis of the TFT-display. This means that it is difficult to call it colorful and clear, which is a screen based on IPS-technology. The image that the smartphone Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo gives out is somewhat grainy and blurry, especially if you look closer to it. The reason for this, apart from TFT-technology, is a small resolution - 800 by 480 pixels. The density of the points due to this is set at 220 pixels per inch.

The brightness of the screen can be called satisfactory - at its minimum level, the user is comfortable working with the phone in pitch darkness; While the maximum brightness allows you to see the image even in sunlight.

But with the transfer of colors from the Multiphone 4055 all is not so smooth. When the device is tilted, the gamma of the display changes significantly, transforming the picture.

CPU

We have already mentioned that the mobile phone Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo has two cores, which provide quite a quick work in the process of everyday use. This is the MediaTek MTK6577 - a processor that is used on budget models of many manufacturers. Each of the kernels represented in it can demonstrate a clock speed of up to 1.2 GHz. The RAM, which is 512 MB in size, also provides fast (if possible) work with applications. As noted by the reviews, only 120-150 MB remain free of this amount, which protects the device from further hanging. Therefore, the recommendations of many buyers note that it would be advisable for the developer to expand the memory to 1 GB.

If you believe a series of performance tests, conducted in our and other reviews, the device behaves very well even if it does not run complex programs and games. It's another matter that the one who takes this apparatus must understand that this model is not already clearly intended for such purposes.

operating system

Smartphone Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo, the characteristics of which we presented above, runs on Android OS version 4.1.1. Despite the tradition of the developer to install their own interface to their products Prestigio, in the case of the smartphone specified in the review, we installed a "naked" Android, which can not but please the fans of the latter. As "outsiders", you can only celebrate programs from partners - like the reader eReader Prestigio and others. If you want, you can delete all these applications.

Some buyers are looking for information on how to flash the Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo to the next version of the operating system (more precisely, to Android 4.1.2). Just note that there are no difficulties in this - you just need to install special software on your PC, which allows you to update the software platform, and, having connected the phone with it, perform a number of actions. But we do not recommend doing this, because there are a lot of reviews that indicate that the device starts working with braking on this firmware. Therefore, having carried out such actions, you risk making only worse.

Camera

About the pictures that makes the smartphone, we found a lot of negative reviews. On the basis of them it can be concluded that the manufacturer deliberately overestimated the technical characteristics of the camera module in order to promote sales of the phone. In practice, most likely, together with 8 megapixels the model has only 5.

The front camera is needed for Skype communication, and of course it's not worth the quality of shooting from it.

Battery

The battery, pre-installed on the Prestigio Multiphone 4055 Duo (reviews confirm this), has a capacity of 1500 mAh. This is enough for a smartphone with such a display and a set of functions to ensure its operation throughout the day (subject to active use). If you take care of the safety of the charge, then its service life will increase to 3-4 days.

Connectivity

The model is equipped with two SIM cards, as well as modules for receiving Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE. There is also a GPS chip for orientation on the device. However, his work is called qualitative rather difficult.

Reviews

Recommendations that could shed light on what the model is, we managed to find a lot. Some of them describe the problems that customers identified during the operation of the device. As it turned out, there are enough shortcomings. For example, testimonials indicate a knocked-down accelerometer. The device simply does not recognize the slopes adequately.

Another flaw is the screen sensor. Work with him is possible only if the fingers are absolutely dry.

Users complain about heating the case too. Obviously, this is a direct consequence of the insufficient level of optimization of the processor. In this regard, the smartphone consumes an excessive amount of battery power and at the same time begins to hang slightly.

In occasion of braking, by the way, it is possible to find many responses. People complain that the device can be unbearable - does not respond to pressing, does not open the menu, and so on.

But, on the other hand, there are characteristics that indicate the stable and smooth operation of the smartphone for several (2-3) years.

conclusions

Before us - a typical "budgetary" with all the ensuing consequences. The device is inexpensive, quite practical, but has a number of drawbacks, which suffer many similar devices. We would not advise taking this smartphone as the main phone. But, in our opinion, it can be an ideal addition if you need, plus to the main one, also a gadget for 2 sim cards.