Explay announced the launch of the Tornado smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Explay Tornado phone with 4.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6582 chipset, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.
The Explay Tornado comes with Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1550 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (480 x 854 px).
Explay Tornado specifications
| Brand | Explay |
|---|---|
| Name | Tornado |
| Model | TORNADO |
| Release date | 2014 |
Body
The weight of Explay Tornado is about 4.97 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Explay phone are average (5.2 x 2.58 x 0.37 inches).
| Weight | 4.97 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 2.58 x 0.37 inches |
| Colors | black, blue, green, red, white |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Explay Tornado 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.
| OS version | Android OS v4.4.2 (KitKat) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6582 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
Display
The size of Tornado screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.5 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 4.5 inches IPS display of Explay Tornado with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Explay Tornado (512 MB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 512 MB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 4 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the Tornado 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 camera | VGA |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2560 x 1920 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Explay Tornado supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks.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 Tornado phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 900 / 1800 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 1550 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 Tornado is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Ion 1550 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. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Triple 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 Tornado, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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