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Hisense C1 (2016) review

Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 MSM8929
Adreno 405
2 GB / 16 GB
5.5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
13 MP, 4208 x 3120 px, autofocus

Hisense announced the launch of the C1 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Hisense C1 phone with 5.5 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 MSM8929 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Hisense C1 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2300 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (720 x 1280 px).

Hisense C1 specifications

BrandHisense
NameC1
ModelC1
Release date2016

Body

The weight of Hisense C1 is about 5.15 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Hisense phone are average (6.1 x 2.96 x 0.23 inches).

Weight5.15 oz
Dimensions6.1 x 2.96 x 0.23 inches
Colorsgold, gray, rose gold
SIM typeNano SIM, Micro SIM

System

The Hisense C1 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) 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 v5.1 (Lollipop)
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 415 MSM8929
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 405

Display

The size of C1 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 5.5 inches AMOLED display of Hisense C1 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeAMOLED
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Hisense C1 (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 C1 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, 4208 x 3120 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Hisense C1 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 C1 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-Po 2300 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 C1 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 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 Hisense 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 Hisense C1 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 Hisense C1, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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