During the latest edition of the Mobile World Congress, the French manufacturer, Wiko, let us meet the two new members of its catalog, the Wiko View 2 and Wiko View 2 Pro.
These two phones come with a very special feature that we never stop seeing.
lately everywhere: the notch on the screen.
Notch or notch apart, Wiko has created a very striking phone on the outside, which aims to compete with its segment rivals by adjusting its price at 199 euros.
We have been able to thoroughly test the more restrained version of the two, the Wiko View 2, and we will tell you below what our impressions have been with it.
WIKO VIEW 2 DIMENSIONS 154.5 x 72 x 8.3 mm and 153 grams DISPLAY 6 inches, HD resolution + PROCESSOR Snapdragon 435 RAM 3 GB INTERNAL MEMORY 32 GB + microSD MAIN CAMERA 13 megapixels SECONDARY CAMERA 16 megapixels BATTERY 3,000 mAh without fast charge OTHER LTE WiFi Bluetooth SO Android 8.0 Oreo PRICE 199 euros Design: glass seems, plastic is The first thing that strikes us when holding the new Wiko phone is how long it is, although its dimensions do not affect the experience in hand.
Its 6-inch screen shines on a front in which we would like to say that there is a notch so that there are no frames, but nevertheless at the bottom we find one that is too large, or at least too wasted.
The front of the Wiko View 2 is used "half", since despite having the notch, at the bottom there is a frame that has no function.
It is a black strip that stands out compared to the rest of the front , since it is kept completely clean, only dotted by the notch that houses the front camera.
This frame has no use, not even to include the fingerprint sensor within it, since it is located at the back.
And speaking of back, Wiko presents us with a glossy plastic finish that, although it could pass through glass at first glance, it is discovered that it is not quickly to the touch.
But even if it is not glass, it is a soft and resistant material, very pleasant in the hand and that slides (and stains) much less than phones finished in glass.
The rest of the body, completely compact, is surrounded by frames in a matte finish that make it even easier to grip.
The dimensions of the phone also make it easy to handle, especially the weight, which stays at just 153 grams thanks in part to its being made of plastic.
The position of the buttons and the fingerprint sensor also make the terminal manageable.
And as for the position of the elements around the terminal, we find on the right side the start and volume buttons and on the left, the slot for microSD and SIM cards.
Wiko View 2 Nokia 7 Plus LG V30 Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra HTC U11 Plus Screen 6 inches 6 inches 6 inches 6 inches 6 inches Dimensions 158.4 x 75.6 x 8 mm 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 163 x 80 x 9.5 mm 158.5 x 74.9 x 8.5 mm Weight 183 grams 158 grams 221 grams 188 grams At the top is the headphone jack and at the bottom is the microUSB charging port and on both sides of it, two speakers.
In general terms, it is a striking phone, especially for its front and its use of it (80.7%) but also very light and handy.
Let's see how the screen has performed.
Screen: not everything is lengthening The screen of the Wiko View 2 reaches a diagonal of six inches and has a 19: 9 aspect ratio.
Its resolution is moderate, HD + and with a density of 282 dpi.
With these data on paper, we can presume that it will leave us with a normal use experience, with a correct performance for day to day.
Let's see if it has.
Prejudices outside and despite being quite basic figures, the experience of use has been good, leaving us a fairly faithful interpretation of the colors, without saturating too much and with viewing angles that hold up quite well except when they are too forced.
Here we perceive that the lighter colors yellow slightly, but it only happens at angles outside of normal use of the phone.
The performance of the screen in general is good but we have missed a little more brightness on some occasions Where we have been quite fair is in the brightness, and here we have missed a few more nits, especially in outside.
In most situations the brightness level is sufficient, but in dimly lit environments or outdoors with the sun shining on the screen, the brightness to 50% was insufficient, so we had to raise it almost to the maximum, with its consequent battery drain.
In its favor we will say that the automatic brightness adjustment works really well and except in a few occasions, when we have made very sharp transitions from inside to outside, this adjustment of the phone has responded quickly.
And speaking of settings, as we will see below, the terminal comes with almost pure Android, so there are no settings for the screen beyond brightness, not even the color temperature.
The notch that sees everything If we talk about the screen of the Wiko View 2 it is inevitable to mention that small notch that crowns it.
That small rounded notch located at the top of the screen houses the front camera of the phone.
It is not particularly annoying, although perhaps the frame that surrounds it could have been tightened a bit more and thus get it to cover less of the screen.
And is that sometimes, the notch covers some of the functions of applications that require the entire screen to function -such as Instagram- although Wiko has included options within the phone's software to be able to solve this problem with applications that do not tolerate the format.
In this image we can see how the notch interferes with the use of some applications that require the entire screen.
Just and necessary power The power of the Wiko View 2 is directed by a common processor in the lower middle range.
It is a Snapdragon 435, an eight-core chip accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage expandable via microSD.
And how does this set respond in terms of power? Well, if on paper we have an average power, we have obtained an average power.
On a day-to-day basis, it performs well if we talk about simple tasks such as making calls, using instant messaging applications or using the camera, a correct performance without lags or sudden closures within the needs of a normal user.
Now, if we see it from the point of view of a more demanding user, who executes a lot of multitasking with heavy applications such as photographic editors or games that require many graphic resources, the phone suffers and here unexpected closures do appear, increase in loading times or fps drops.
If we compare the phone in the synthetic tests with others with similar characteristics, we will see that it is within the average in power, although it lags a little behind in terms of graphics performance.
We can compare the data in the following table.
WIKO VIEW 2 BQ AQUARIS U2 XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 4X ZTE BLADE V8 PROCESSOR Snapdragon 435 Snapdragon 435 Snapdragon 435 Snapdragon 435 RAM 3GB 2GB 3GB 3GB ANTUTU 58.582 55.951 42.959 45.988 GEEKBENCH 692/2561 655 / 2.426 676 / 1.2561 6.0 STORM 9706 656 / 2.5LIM 6.022 STORM 9706 656 / 1.256.
10,313 Regarding biometric unlocking systems, in this phone we find two.
On the one hand, the now classic fingerprint sensor, located on the back and that works very quickly regardless of the pressure we exert or whether or not we completely pose the fingerprint.
The second unlocking system is through facial recognition, a novelty almost in such cheap phones, although it is not the first.
This unlocking option through facial recognition is based on the native Android system, without the manufacturer having applied any additions.
The Wiko View 2 also joins the trend of facial recognition unlocking We can activate it when starting the phone for the first time or later from the security settings.
It is a system that depends solely on the front camera and except for specific moments with very low light in the environment, it has worked correctly.
The experience with the performance of this terminal has been good as long as the work demand demanded of the processor is not excessively high, so it is correct for an average user and in which we can highlight the good response of the unlocking systems.
Autonomy: good but without excesses Correct power but what about autonomy? Will it rise to the occasion? Let's see.
The Wiko View 2 incorporates a 3,000 mAh battery that we must not forget has to feed a terminal with a 6-inch screen, to which we have sometimes had to raise the brightness to the maximum, to compensate for that lack of nits that we were talking about before.
Despite this, and thanks to the compensation offered by having a not too demanding processor and a fairly restrained screen resolution, battery resources have been optimized quite well, allowing us to finish the day without charging as long as we were restrained.
in using.
The battery of the Wiko View 2 gives us a full day without charging as long as we make an adjusted use of its resources During a day of normal use (as we say, measured but not contained) using messaging applications, social networks, calls and some web browsing, we managed to get to the end of the day with 30% battery available.
Now, when we make a very exhaustive use, playing multimedia content connected to mobile data, playing high-demand games or giving a lot of use to the camera, the phone did not exceed 5 hours of screen.
In the PCMark 2.0 autonomy test, the phone gave a result of 9 hours and 30 minutes, although we remember that this type of synthetic tests are indicative and can differ a lot from day to day, since changes in the brightness levels of the screen or the use of some applications that drain more battery.
Finally, note that the terminal incorporates its own charger and microUSB cable but it does not come with fast charging, something that today begins to be almost ...
During the latest edition of the Mobile World Congress, the French manufacturer, Wiko, let us meet the two new members of its catalog, the Wiko View 2 and Wiko View 2 Pro.
These two phones come with a very special feature that we never stop seeing.
lately everywhere: the notch on the screen.
Notch or notch apart, Wiko has created a very striking phone on the outside, which aims to compete with its segment rivals by adjusting its price at 199 euros.
We have been able to thoroughly test the more restrained version of the two, the Wiko View 2, and we will tell you below what our impressions have been with it.
WIKO VIEW 2 DIMENSIONS 154.5 x 72 x 8.3 mm and 153 grams DISPLAY 6 inches, HD resolution + PROCESSOR Snapdragon 435 RAM 3 GB INTERNAL MEMORY 32 GB + microSD MAIN CAMERA 13 megapixels SECONDARY CAMERA 16 megapixels BATTERY 3,000 mAh without fast charge OTHER LTE WiFi Bluetooth SO Android 8.0 Oreo PRICE 199 euros Design: glass seems, plastic is The first thing that strikes us when holding the new Wiko phone is how long it is, although its dimensions do not affect the experience in hand.
Its 6-inch screen shines on a front in which we would like to say that there is a notch so that there are no frames, but nevertheless at the bottom we find one that is too large, or at least too wasted.
The front of the Wiko View 2 is used "half", since despite having the notch, at the bottom there is a frame that has no function.
It is a black strip that stands out compared to the rest of the front , since it is kept completely clean, only dotted by the notch that houses the front camera.
This frame has no use, not even to include the fingerprint sensor within it, since it is located at the back.
And speaking of back, Wiko presents us with a glossy plastic finish that, although it could pass through glass at first glance, it is discovered that it is not quickly to the touch.
But even if it is not glass, it is a soft and resistant material, very pleasant in the hand and that slides (and stains) much less than phones finished in glass.
The rest of the body, completely compact, is surrounded by frames in a matte finish that make it even easier to grip.
The dimensions of the phone also make it easy to handle, especially the weight, which stays at just 153 grams thanks in part to its being made of plastic.
The position of the buttons and the fingerprint sensor also make the terminal manageable.
And as for the position of the elements around the terminal, we find on the right side the start and volume buttons and on the left, the slot for microSD and SIM cards.
Wiko View 2 Nokia 7 Plus LG V30 Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra HTC U11 Plus Screen 6 inches 6 inches 6 inches 6 inches 6 inches Dimensions 158.4 x 75.6 x 8 mm 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 163 x 80 x 9.5 mm 158.5 x 74.9 x 8.5 mm Weight 183 grams 158 grams 221 grams 188 grams At the top is the headphone jack and at the bottom is the microUSB charging port and on both sides of it, two speakers.
In general terms, it is a striking phone, especially for its front and its use of it (80.7%) but also very light and handy.
Let's see how the screen has performed.
Screen: not everything is lengthening The screen of the Wiko View 2 reaches a diagonal of six inches and has a 19: 9 aspect ratio.
Its resolution is moderate, HD + and with a density of 282 dpi.
With these data on paper, we can presume that it will leave us with a normal use experience, with a correct performance for day to day.
Let's see if it has.
Prejudices outside and despite being quite basic figures, the experience of use has been good, leaving us a fairly faithful interpretation of the colors, without saturating too much and with viewing angles that hold up quite well except when they are too forced.
Here we perceive that the lighter colors yellow slightly, but it only happens at angles outside of normal use of the phone.
The performance of the screen in general is good but we have missed a little more brightness on some occasions Where we have been quite fair is in the brightness, and here we have missed a few more nits, especially in outside.
In most situations the brightness level is sufficient, but in dimly lit environments or outdoors with the sun shining on the screen, the brightness to 50% was insufficient, so we had to raise it almost to the maximum, with its consequent battery drain.
In its favor we will say that the automatic brightness adjustment works really well and except in a few occasions, when we have made very sharp transitions from inside to outside, this adjustment of the phone has responded quickly.
And speaking of settings, as we will see below, the terminal comes with almost pure Android, so there are no settings for the screen beyond brightness, not even the color temperature.
The notch that sees everything If we talk about the screen of the Wiko View 2 it is inevitable to mention that small notch that crowns it.
That small rounded notch located at the top of the screen houses the front camera of the phone.
It is not particularly annoying, although perhaps the frame that surrounds it could have been tightened a bit more and thus get it to cover less of the screen.
And is that sometimes, the notch covers some of the functions of applications that require the entire screen to function -such as Instagram- although Wiko has included options within the phone's software to be able to solve this problem with applications that do not tolerate the format.
In this image we can see how the notch interferes with the use of some applications that require the entire screen.
Just and necessary power The power of the Wiko View 2 is directed by a common processor in the lower middle range.
It is a Snapdragon 435, an eight-core chip accompanied by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage expandable via microSD.
And how does this set respond in terms of power? Well, if on paper we have an average power, we have obtained an average power.
On a day-to-day basis, it performs well if we talk about simple tasks such as making calls, using instant messaging applications or using the camera, a correct performance without lags or sudden closures within the needs of a normal user.
Now, if we see it from the point of view of a more demanding user, who executes a lot of multitasking with heavy applications such as photographic editors or games that require many graphic resources, the phone suffers and here unexpected closures do appear, increase in loading times or fps drops.
If we compare the phone in the synthetic tests with others with similar characteristics, we will see that it is within the average in power, although it lags a little behind in terms of graphics performance.
We can compare the data in the following table.
WIKO VIEW 2 BQ AQUARIS U2 XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 4X ZTE BLADE V8 PROCESSOR Snapdragon 435 Snapdragon 435 Snapdragon 435 Snapdragon 435 RAM 3GB 2GB 3GB 3GB ANTUTU 58.582 55.951 42.959 45.988 GEEKBENCH 692/2561 655 / 2.426 676 / 1.2561 6.0 STORM 9706 656 / 2.5LIM 6.022 STORM 9706 656 / 1.256.
10,313 Regarding biometric unlocking systems, in this phone we find two.
On the one hand, the now classic fingerprint sensor, located on the back and that works very quickly regardless of the pressure we exert or whether or not we completely pose the fingerprint.
The second unlocking system is through facial recognition, a novelty almost in such cheap phones, although it is not the first.
This unlocking option through facial recognition is based on the native Android system, without the manufacturer having applied any additions.
The Wiko View 2 also joins the trend of facial recognition unlocking We can activate it when starting the phone for the first time or later from the security settings.
It is a system that depends solely on the front camera and except for specific moments with very low light in the environment, it has worked correctly.
The experience with the performance of this terminal has been good as long as the work demand demanded of the processor is not excessively high, so it is correct for an average user and in which we can highlight the good response of the unlocking systems.
Autonomy: good but without excesses Correct power but what about autonomy? Will it rise to the occasion? Let's see.
The Wiko View 2 incorporates a 3,000 mAh battery that we must not forget has to feed a terminal with a 6-inch screen, to which we have sometimes had to raise the brightness to the maximum, to compensate for that lack of nits that we were talking about before.
Despite this, and thanks to the compensation offered by having a not too demanding processor and a fairly restrained screen resolution, battery resources have been optimized quite well, allowing us to finish the day without charging as long as we were restrained.
in using.
The battery of the Wiko View 2 gives us a full day without charging as long as we make an adjusted use of its resources During a day of normal use (as we say, measured but not contained) using messaging applications, social networks, calls and some web browsing, we managed to get to the end of the day with 30% battery available.
Now, when we make a very exhaustive use, playing multimedia content connected to mobile data, playing high-demand games or giving a lot of use to the camera, the phone did not exceed 5 hours of screen.
In the PCMark 2.0 autonomy test, the phone gave a result of 9 hours and 30 minutes, although we remember that this type of synthetic tests are indicative and can differ a lot from day to day, since changes in the brightness levels of the screen or the use of some applications that drain more battery.
Finally, note that the terminal incorporates its own charger and microUSB cable but it does not come with fast charging, something that today begins to be almost ...
