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Freetel XM (2014) review

Android OS v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
Adreno 306
1 GB / 16 GB
5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus

Freetel announced the launch of the XM smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Freetel XM phone with 5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Freetel XM comes with Android OS v4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Freetel XM specifications

BrandFreetel
NameXM
ModelFT142D
Release date2014

Body

The weight of Freetel XM is about 4.66 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Freetel phone are average (5.6 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches).

Weight4.66 oz
Dimensions5.6 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches
Colorsblack, white
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Freetel XM comes with Android OS v4.4.4 (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 versionAndroid OS v4.4.4 (KitKat)
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306

Display

The size of XM 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 Freetel XM with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Freetel XM (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the XM 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 camera8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Freetel XM 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 XM 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 / 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 2300 mAh, non-removable 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 XM isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Ion 2300 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 Freetel phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The XM phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, light, proximity

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 Freetel XM, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Freetel XM pictures

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