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Energizer Power Max P490 (2018) review

Android OS v8.0 Go Edition (Oreo)
Mediatek MT6580
Mali-400 MP2
1 GB / 8 GB
4.95 inches (480 x 960 px)
8 + 0.3 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus

Energizer announced the launch of the Power Max P490 smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering the Energizer Power Max P490 phone with 4.95 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.

The Energizer Power Max P490 comes with Android OS v8.0 Go Edition (Oreo) out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 4.95 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (480 x 960 px).

Energizer Power Max P490 specifications

BrandEnergizer
NamePower Max P490
ModelP490
Release date2018

Body

The weight of Energizer Power Max P490 is about 4.9 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Energizer phone are average (5.47 x 2.59 x 0.47 inches).

Weight4.9 oz
Dimensions5.47 x 2.59 x 0.47 inches
Colorsblack
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Energizer Power Max P490 comes with Android OS v8.0 Go Edition (Oreo) 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. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

OS versionAndroid OS v8.0 Go Edition (Oreo)
SoCMediatek MT6580
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
PerformanceAnTuTu v9: 31932

Display

The size of Power Max P490 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.95 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 4.95 inches IPS display of Energizer Power Max P490 with 480 x 960 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size4.95 inches
Resolution480 x 960 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Energizer Power Max P490 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Power Max P490 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 camera5 + 0.3 MP
Main camera8 + 0.3 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The Energizer Power Max P490 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. 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 Power Max P490 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
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 4000 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 Power Max P490 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 4000 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. The Power Max P490 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Energizer 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 Energizer Power Max P490 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, fingerprint, light, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 3, 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 Energizer Power Max P490, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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