Oppo N1 Mini Reviews

Oppo N1 Mini Reviews - Earlier this month N1 Oppo has recently launched the Mini, a smaller version of their phablet last year, Oppo N1. But we've got a chance for a mini version that also carries a camera swivel 195 degrees as N1. If N1 uses a 5.9-inch Full HD display, the N1 Mini uses a 5-inch screen resolution of 1280x720 pixels. 600 1.7 GHz Snapdragon chipset clocked at 1.6 GHz quadcore at N1 into N1 Mini. Following a smaller size, a battery of 3610mAh be circumcised 2140mAh. Others, such as 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and Micro SD slot is still there, as well as Color OS Android 4.3 with that carried both. In terms of cameras, in addition to spinning, the mini is not much different from N1 to N1. The phone is equipped with a 13MP camera with dual LED flash with HD Ultra 24MP mode, as it has been pinned on the Oppo Find 7, but if the Find 7 combine multiple images to achieve a resolution of 50MP, then N1 Mini just about double the alias to 24MP only. So, with the price of $550, how about Oppo N1 Mini opportunity to compete with other flagship fellow mini version?


Impression Design and Materials, Display Quality

When I first saw this phone, you will not be surprised if this phone has a 5-inch sail frills "Mini" in their name. How not, the size is quite large, even when compared to other phones sailing 5 inches. Large part is the top frame, allegedly the cause is the swivel camera that makes the phone look like having bangs. Turnover camera smoothly and does not drag.


With exactly the same design with the Oppo N1, N1 Mini uses the same materials and material brother, namely plastic with matte material. The impression created is not cheap. As a sweetener, a thin gold-colored frame that surrounds this phone also managed to create an impression of elegance to the phone is coming from China.

Thanks to the rear body is slightly curved, the phone feels comfortable when held. Materials doff at the back did not become a magnet for dirt and fingerprints, and rather strengthen grip when holding, rather than glossy plastic. In the camera rotates, spins smoothly and does not cause terrible impression when turning. This phone unibodi, rear casing can not be opened, so as to insert a micro SIM card using ejector system.

Now we go to the screen. By using the type of IPS screen, the quality is pretty good. The resulting color is natural, but in terms of saturation and contrast according to our ordinary, nothing special. In the meantime, should other IPS screen, narrow viewing angle is not much reduced color and contrast. Unfortunately, the screen resolution is only 1280x720 pixels mini N1, pixel density is still about 294 ppi, but when considering the price reaches Rp 5 million, should this phone using a screen resolution of 1920x1080 pixels like Oppo N1.


Usage and Interface, Text Input

Oppo N1 Mini that we reviewed using the Color interface OS version 1.4.1 which is based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Overall it looks simple and attractive, something like the MIUI but has a drawer applications. N1 Mini still uses capacitive buttons below the touch screen to order Menu, Home and Back. By only using 4 column icons in 5-inch screen, the Home page or app drawer has the breath of simplicity and colorful concept that smartphone users are increasingly in demand.


Notification bar shows various quick shortcuts to allow you to perform certain settings, also setting the brightness level. Existing arrangements were nothing special, except for the selection of letters used. Performance of this Mini N1 Oppo feels smooth and rarely found any lag. However, with the same innards, this is the advantage of 1080p over 720p screen phone.


There is an interesting feature called Gesture Panel. Similar to opening the way to open the notification bar, but in this case you sweep on the left only. Are already available three gestures, such as drawing the letter O to open the camera and sebagaihya. Sure you can make yourself what tasks will be charged to your mobile phone if you cross out certain gestures.


When used typing, N1 Mini quite make complicated, because the form includes a wide and rather long. Fortunately there are various kinds of keyboard mode that can be used, such as split (separate), only the left corner and right corner only. Also there is Swype mode for those who are accustomed to sweep the keyboard to enter text.

Camera and Video Recorder

The uniqueness of the series N1 is the camera that can rotate up to 195 degrees. The phone is equipped with a 13MP camera with dual LED flash, aperture f / 2.0, and the same software with N1 Mini. Although the sensor is slightly smaller (1 / 3:06 inches at N1 vs 1 / 3.2 inch on N1 Mini), but N1 Mini 24MP Ultra HD has a mode, as it has been pinned on the Oppo Find 7, but if the Find 7 combine multiple images to achieve a resolution 50MP, then N1 Mini just about double the alias to 24MP only.

There are several camera modes, such as GIF, Audio Pictures, Slow Shutter, Panorama, HDR, Beautify, Colorful Night, Ultra HD (24MP) and normal. The most interesting in our opinion is Slow Shutter, you can use a shutter of 0.5 to 32 seconds, to produce images in bright light conditions, provided that you have to hold the phone as stable as possible, if the need for a tripod. HDR mode and Ultra HD 24MP mode also requires the phone in a stable condition, because this mode combines multiple photos at once.

Photos join video interface. For the setting, there are white balance, video mode (HDR Full HD, Full HD, HD 720p 120fps, HD 720p and 480p), image resolution, timers, locations and shutter sound. In addition to simple, the camera interface is also very clear and easy for users as well as photographing and selecting the appropriate settings mode.

The images Oppo N1 Mini already very adequate for everyday purposes. HDR mode produces images with high dynamic range and still natural. If you need a higher resolution just use Ultra HD 24MP mode. Photos in the room is quite nice without excessive noise, and moreover you can choose the low shutter for maximum results. With low shutter mode, the ISO is on the 100 alone, so the noise is minimal. But again you have to hold the phone as stable as possible, if the need for a tripod. For those of you who like selfie, the main camera and the sole is certainly very useful in presenting a great selfie. You just set the camera to the front only, if the lighting is less stay lit LED flash. To download the photos in their original resolution, please click this link.


Results 120fps video recording mode only produces a video with a resolution of 720x480 pixels. The result has been slowed 4x, so there is at 30fps mode. While the 1080p files lasted 1 minute produces mp4 file with size 62MB, the bitrate is small, only 8000kbps. However the result is good enough to be enjoyed.


multimedia

With a background of gray, photo gallery looks a little less in line with other OS Color interface. The photos are there divided into 3 columns: Photos (the camera), All Picture and Cloud album, in this case the synchronization with other mobile OS Color. Most interestingly, you can instantly make a collage (collage) of the default gallery app. For self-portraits, the details can be revealed, such as resolution, focal length, aperture, exposure time and ISO.


For a video player, this phone uses its own application. Format that can be played, among others, flv, avi, mp4, mkv and mov, everything up to 1080p resolution. High bitrate 1080p video (BluRay quality) can be played smoothly. This application has a brightness level settings and sounds that make it easier, you can simply wipe the screen of each on the left and right areas. Srt subtitle format can be displayed.


Music player attractive appearance, with Album Art display on images that are spinning LPs. There is a shake feature to skip, as well as the option to display lyrics. In terms of music, by default the phone divides existing songs into three sections: My Music, Favorites and Folders. In addition of course you can create a separate playlist. The sound quality of the loudspeaker has been quite good for the size of the phone once, toned but still clear. Moreover, this default music player lets you enjoy .flac file.


connectivity

GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/2100, a micro SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
aGPS and compass as a directional aid on GMaps
Bluetooth 4.0
Micro USB (can be USB on the go)

web Browser

To explore the virtual world there are a mainstay of Google's applications namely Chrome. Smoothly in the opening performance of the web browser is pretty much filled with content like TeknoUp. The features in the browser standards alone: incognito, desktop view, bookmarks and general settings such as privacy, security and accessibility.


Benchmark results

Antutu: 21 282 points

Quadrant Standard: 10446 points

Nenamark 2: 58fps

Epic Citadel: 60.2 fps

HTML5test.com: 484 of 555 points

Multitouch Tester: maximum 5 touch


Battery Life

Screenshot tests and daily use (when the screen is continuously lit): the battery is reduced 49 percent within 258 minutes (4 hours 18 minutes)
2 hours of video playback battery drops 24 percent
 50 percent level of screen brightness, wifi active, inactive cell. Video is playing full HD 1080p with a maximum volume via the headset


conclusion

Performance, design and overall Oppo N1 Mini is okay, and has its own uniqueness, but the problem is the price. For an Android phone, with the price of Rp. N1 Mini 5 million has been entered in the above classes. But the problem is, slightly above the price you find flagship years ago are still relevant, even accounting has a higher spec and its more complete than N1 Mini, like the Samsung Galaxy S4, LG G2 and phablet Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Likewise, a range slightly below Rp. 5 million, that was where the 5 LG Nexus LTE and the Sony Xperia Z. Mobile $200 unfortunately difficult in stock, Asus Zenfone 5 was a bit much to fight with N1 Mini.

Pros:

The camera rotates
Results nice camera
2GB RAM
Design unibodi interesting

Disadvantages:

Body oversized for the size of 5-inch screen mobile phone
The screen is only 720p, 1080p competitors mostly already
Not using Android 4.4 Kitkat


parameter Rating

Design: 8.5
Quality: 8.7
Features: 8.8
Performance: 8.7
Battery: 7.0
Price: 5.5