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Ulefone Metal (2016) review

Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6753
Mali-T720 MP3
3 GB / 16 GB
5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus

Ulefone announced the launch of the Metal smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Ulefone Metal phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6753 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Ulefone Metal comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Ulefone Metal specifications

BrandUlefone
NameMetal
ModelMETAL
Release date2016

Body

The weight of Ulefone Metal is about 5.47 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Ulefone phone are average (5.63 x 2.8 x 0.37 inches).

Weight5.47 oz
Dimensions5.63 x 2.8 x 0.37 inches
Colorsblack, gray, silver
SIM typeNano SIM, Micro SIM

System

The Ulefone Metal comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) 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 v6.0 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek MT6753
CPUOcta-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720 MP3

Display

The size of Metal 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 Ulefone Metal 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 Ulefone Metal (3 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM3 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Metal 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 Ulefone Metal 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 Metal phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 3050 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 Metal isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Ion 3050 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. The Metal phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Ulefone phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Metal 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. The Dual SIM capability of Ulefone Metal 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, compass, fingerprint, hall, light, proximity
SpecialsCorning Gorilla Glass 3, Dual 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 Ulefone Metal, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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