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Explay Diamond (2014) review

Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Mediatek MT6592
Mali-450 MP4
2 GB / 16 GB
6 inches (720 x 1280 px)
13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus

Explay announced the launch of the Diamond smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Explay Diamond phone with 6 inches display, Mediatek MT6592 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Explay Diamond comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2300 mAh battery. The 6 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Explay Diamond specifications

BrandExplay
NameDiamond
ModelDIAMOND
Release date2014

Body

The weight of Explay Diamond is about 6.53 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Explay phone are average (6.34 x 3.15 x 0.28 inches).

Weight6.53 oz
Dimensions6.34 x 3.15 x 0.28 inches
Colorsblack
SIM typeMicro SIM, Mini SIM

System

The Explay Diamond comes with Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) 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 v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
SoCMediatek MT6592
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-450 MP4

Display

The size of Diamond screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6 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 6 inches IPS display of Explay Diamond with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size6 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Explay Diamond (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 Diamond 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 MP
Main camera13 MP, 4160 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Explay Diamond supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks.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 Diamond phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands900 / 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 2300 mAh 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 Diamond is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Po 2300 mAh

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 Explay 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 Explay Diamond 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, light, proximity
SpecialsDual 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 Explay Diamond, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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