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Elephone S2 (2015) review

Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
Mediatek MT6735
Mali-T720 MP2
2 GB / 16 GB
5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus

Elephone announced the launch of the S2 smartphone in 2015. The manufacturer is offering the Elephone S2 phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6735 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Elephone S2 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2100 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Elephone S2 specifications

BrandElephone
NameS2
ModelELS2
Release date2015

Body

The weight of Elephone S2 is about 4.59 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Elephone phone are average (5.63 x 2.76 x 0.27 inches).

Weight4.59 oz
Dimensions5.63 x 2.76 x 0.27 inches
Colorsdark blue
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Elephone S2 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) 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.

OS versionAndroid OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
SoCMediatek MT6735
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720 MP2

Display

The size of S2 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of Elephone S2 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes, up to 5 fingers

Memory

The internal memory of Elephone S2 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM2 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the S2 is equipped with autofocus. 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.

Selfie camera2 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4128 x 3096 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Elephone S2 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. 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 S2 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 2100 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of S2 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 2100 mAh, non-removable

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. This Elephone phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Elephone S2 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. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, gravity, light, proximity
SpecialsDouble-side glass, Dual SIM

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 Elephone S2, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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