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Fly Nimbus 15 (2017) review

Android OS v7.0 (Nougat)
Spreadtrum SC9832A
Mali-400 MP2
1 GB / 8 GB
4.5 inches (480 x 854 px)
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 px, autofocus

Fly announced the launch of the Nimbus 15 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Fly Nimbus 15 phone with 4.5 inches display, Spreadtrum SC9832A chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.

The Fly Nimbus 15 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (480 x 854 px).

Fly Nimbus 15 specifications

BrandFly
NameNimbus 15
ModelFS457
Release date2017

Body

The weight of Fly Nimbus 15 is about 4.8 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Fly phone are average (5.25 x 2.62 x 0.41 inches).

Weight4.8 oz
Dimensions5.25 x 2.62 x 0.41 inches
Colorsgray
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Fly Nimbus 15 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) 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 v7.0 (Nougat)
SoCSpreadtrum SC9832A
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2

Display

The size of Nimbus 15 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 Fly Nimbus 15 with 480 x 854 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size4.5 inches
Resolution480 x 854 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Fly Nimbus 15 (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 Nimbus 15 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 cameraVGA
Main camera5 MP, 2592 x 1944 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Fly Nimbus 15 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 Nimbus 15 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands900 / 1800
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-Ion 1700 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 Nimbus 15 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 1700 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 Fly 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 Fly Nimbus 15 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 Fly Nimbus 15, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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