Celkon Campus A355 (2015) review

Celkon announced the launch of the Campus A355 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Celkon Campus A355 phone with 3.5 inch display, Spreadtrum SC7715 chipset, 256 MB of RAM and 512 MB of internal storage.

The Celkon Campus A355 smartphone comes with Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery. The 3.5 inch phone comes with a TFT display (320 x 480 px). This smartphone has a single camera on the back (2 MP, 1600 x 1200 px). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences.

Celkon Campus A355 specifications

Body

The weight of Celkon Campus A355 is about 3.42 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Celkon smartphone are average (4.54 x 2.49 x 0.4 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with.

System

The Celkon Campus A355 comes with Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. The Campus A355 has a Spreadtrum SC7715 CPU. This CPU can be fast enough for basic phone operations. The Campus A355 utilizes Mali-400 MP1 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. ARM Mali GPUs are widely used in mobile devices and have a good reputation for performance and power efficiency. They offer competitive performance and power efficiency, making them suitable for a range of applications, including gaming, multimedia, and user interface rendering.

Display

The 3.5 inch phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. In recent years, many smartphone manufacturers have moved towards using other display technologies, such as OLED and AMOLED, which offer some advantages over TFT.

Smaller smartphones are generally more compact and easier to handle. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Celkon Campus A355 is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.

Memory

256 MB of RAM is not typically considered to be enough for a smartphone. Most smartphones today come with at least 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, and some high-end devices have even more. Having more RAM in a smartphone can provide benefits in terms of performance and multitasking. When you have more RAM, you can keep more apps and processes open in the background without slowing down the device. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The Campus A355 has only 512 MB of internal storage. The memory of Celkon Campus A355 (256 MB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (512 MB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card. A microSD card is a type of small, removable flash memory card used to store digital information.

Camera

The Campus A355 offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The camera of the Campus A355 has no autofocus capability (fixed-focus). An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Campus A355 smartphone does not have OIS. The optical image stabilization (OIS) is an important feature in smartphones, particularly for those who frequently use their phones to take photos and videos.

Connectivity

The Celkon Campus A355 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. To connect to a Wi-Fi network on the Celkon Campus A355, you simply need to go to the Wi-Fi settings on the device, select the network you want to connect to, and enter the password. The Campus A355 smartphone is capable of connecting to Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that allows devices to connect and communicate with each other over short distances.

This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Campus A355 isn't NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC is not essential for basic phone functionality, but it can be useful for a variety of tasks and features. The Campus A355 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

The Campus A355 has a microUSB port. MicroUSB is a type of USB connector that was commonly used on older smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The Campus A355 smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Campus A355 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Dual SIM capability of Celkon Campus A355 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Celkon Campus A355, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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