Smartphone Keneksi Fire 2: review, reviews and specifications

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Cell phones have long and firmly entered our lives and have become not only a means of communication, but also an integral part of the image, a permanent companion of every day. And although earlier models with good functionality were prohibitively expensive, today almost anyone can afford a newfangled gadget.

Smartphone Keneksi Fire 2 from Chinese manufacturers is another confirmation of this. The company that introduced this model was founded in Shenzhen in 2011 and entered the Russian market the same year. To date, 3.5 million people in our country, the CIS and Europe have become the owners of devices of this brand. The company has established itself mainly due to its novelties, which have become an alternative to expensive phones. The Keneksi Fire 2 model, the review of which is the main topic of this article, played a special role in popularizing the company.

Appearance

The story about the smartphone should start with the words that it was released in 2013 and became the second in the "fiery" series of the brand. The prototype of the Chinese gadget was the top models of Samsung, the leader among Asian electronics manufacturers. So, in the smooth lines of Keneksi Fire 2 Black it is easy to recognizefeatures of the Galaxy S4, the competitor's flagship device. Speaking of colors, the model in question also comes in black and white.

The smartphone is made in the format of a classic monoblock, like all modern gadgets. The case is plastic, there are no physical control keys, there are only touch buttons at the bottom of the screen, as well as traditional lock and volume buttons on the sides. The dimensions of the phone are 7 x 13.5 cm, and the thickness is 1 cm, with a weight of 136 grams. By today's standards, this is quite a weighty and large model. Such dimensions are justified, since Keneksi Fire 2 has a 4.5-inch touch screen (approximately 11.5 cm). The screen with an IPS-matrix and a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels is made in multi-touch format, it recognizes up to 7 clicks simultaneously. Such a display is very convenient for most modern applications and games. And the brightness and support for 16 million colors make the smartphone ideal for watching movies and surfing the Internet.

Technical side of the issue

Keneksi Fire 2 is powered by MediaTek MT6582 quad-core processor, clocked at 1300 MHz, running Android 4.2 operating system. Responsible for performance is 1 GB of RAM. Today, these are standard parameters for a mid-range phone. Built-in memory for data storage is also quite the expected size: in the device under consideration it is equal to 8 GB. You can increase it with additional cards, the standard microSD up to 32 GB is supported.

Media Features

Withoutsmartphones today are hands-free, and it’s no secret that the entertainment functions of modern devices are sometimes used more often than others. The multimedia filling of the Keneksi Fire 2 cell phone will please the most demanding user. The model has two cameras: the main one, with a resolution of 8 megapixels, which allows you to take pictures with a size of 3264 x 2448, as well as a front one. There is an LED flash, autofocus and the ability to record videos.

For daily needs, a smartphone may well replace a camera and a camcorder. The built-in audio player supports MP3 format. For music lovers there is also an FM radio. The headphone jack in the model is standard - 3.5 mm. For many users, having a voice recorder can also be useful.

Means of communication

With the most impressive filling, the main thing in the phone is the ability to communicate with the outside world. This model supports two standards, GSM 900/1800 and WCDMA 2100, which means it will catch the network almost everywhere. It should also be noted that the device has slots for two SIM cards, while in standby mode they will work simultaneously. This feature is very convenient for anyone with more than one phone number. As in any other modern gadget, there is support for high-speed data transfer according to the 3G standard. Internet is also available via Wi-Fi. The smartphone can communicate with other devices thanks to Bluetooth and USB interfaces. Satellite navigation is provided by the built-in moduleGPS, A-GPS is also available for easy location finding.

Machine power

The smartphone is powered by a standard lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1550 Ah. Among modern phones, this is an average figure. The working time is enough for talking for 9 hours. In standby mode, the device can last 250 hours. In the package, in addition to the charging cord, there are headphones and a protective flip case.

User opinions

Even the most detailed review of a modern gadget would be incomplete without reviews from people who already own the device. The model in question is purchased mainly by students, more often by young men, which is not surprising if you look at the dimensions of the device. There are few girls among users, but they also exist, and, as a rule, they buy a white variation of Keneksi Fire 2. Reviews of the model allow you to get a fairly objective assessment.

Among the negative qualities of the device, people most often mention a weak battery, the charge of which, with active use, is enough for one day. Also, quite a lot of complaints come to the slow camera performance, primitive flash and autofocus errors. There are complaints about poor build quality, creaking of the back cover and difficulty in removing it. There are those who are dissatisfied with the sound of music in headphones and a weak navigation system, as well as the confusing menu of a smartphone caused difficulties for single users.

Although there are many negative points, positive ratings fromthere are more models. Buyers report that the main advantage of Keneksi Fire 2 is its low price. To be more precise, in the summer of 2015, this device can be found on sale for 4 thousand rubles or less.

In the kit there is a plastic protective case, which is also positively noted by those who bought it. A bright display and the presence of 2 SIM cards, of course, everyone likes. Many people are unhappy with the speed of the camera, but most still note that the resulting pictures are of good quality, they are colorful and clear.

Separately, it is worth listening to gamers, because it is by the work of modern mobile games that one can judge the performance of the gadget as a whole. Their ratings are very high, it is noted that running applications do not slow down and are played at the most comfortable level.