Smartphones from Fly can hardly be called widespread in Russia. According to many experts, the introduction of a new line of devices in 2017 is another attempt by the manufacturer to conquer the provincial market, where the main advantage is often not technical excellence, but minimal cost. There is another reason for its popularity - if there is a need to get a second phone or buy something as simple as possible for a primary school student, a smartphone from Fly is just the thing. By the way, the modest size of the device makes it easy to operate even with the fingers of one hand. And the cost, compared to its closest class competitors, for example, smartphones from Alcatel, is encouraging. As always, we start with the younger model.
Smartphone Fly FS454 Nimbus 8
Interestingly, it became the first budget smartphone armed with Android 6.0 OS. Some consider using an older version of the operating system unjustified, because on a modest by today's standards hardware it is difficult for her to show her advantages. Marketers also made their move, positioning this model as budget smartphone with a large display at an affordable price. In these two parameters, it really wins in comparison with its direct competitor - Alcatel PIXI 4 4034D, which has a higher price and a smaller screen.
- Design and equipment. This two-card machine looks quite modest. At first, the manufacturer offered only two colors plastic case: black and white. True, the range of colors soon expanded significantly. Phone dimensions 132.9x67.3x10.2 mm, weight 130 grams. Many people note that despite the rather modest battery capacity (more on this later), the case is clearly a bit thick. Included in delivery USB cable, simple headphones, compact Charger and, of course, instructions in Russian.
- Display. A size of four and a half inches can be called large with a certain stretch. The screen resolution is 854x480 pixels, and it is made using the old proven TFT technology. On the one hand, such a display cannot boast high levels of brightness and contrast, which is especially noticeable on a sunny day, but it has a short response time and low power consumption. Of course, watching a movie on such a screen is still a pleasure, but it is quite suitable for simple toys.
- Specifications. The use of the older version of the Android 6.0 OS in one harness with a modest RAM of 512 MB and 4 GB of internal memory imposes severe restrictions on the use of additional software. However, the problem is partially solved by using an additional micro SDHC memory card with a maximum size of up to 32 GB. The device has a separate slot for it. There you can move not only media content, but also additional software that will work normally under a modern OS. The use of a fairly powerful Mali-400 MP1 video processor somewhat compensates for the small size of RAM and allows lovers of modern toys to have a good time in their free time. The device provides data exchange via wireless communication By Bluetooth protocols 4.0 and Wi-Fi. It is equipped with light and proximity sensors, which adds convenience to the user, and has an FM radio.
- Performance. The quad-core processor MT6580AW/M (MediaTek) operates at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The amount of RAM is only 512 MB, the size of permanent memory is four GB. From it the user has access to less than 2 GB. True, there is also an undoubted plus - support for working in 3G networks, which provides not only high speed Internet surfing, but also the ability to conduct video communication sessions. However, the manufacturer warns that the battery capacity when working in 3G networks lasts for about three hours. The smartphone has a GPS geolocation system.
- Multimedia. The smartphone has front and rear cameras with a resolution of 0.3 MP and 5 MP, respectively. The rear camera has digital zoom and flash. Apparently, in order to reduce the cost of the device, it does not have autofocus. Despite the very modest resolution of the front camera, it is quite sufficient for video calls and Skype.
- Autonomy. Relatively low capacity lithium ion battery- 1.7 A/h is actually quite enough for a device of this class. The manufacturer declares about 7 hours of talk time, three hours of video playback and 25 hours of audio listening. In standby mode, the smartphone can work for almost a week, but on a 3G network when surfing the Internet, the battery life will last less than 3 hours.
Smartphone Fly FS407 Stratus 6
Despite the unpretentious name of the model, the main advantage of this phone is its low price (more details in the description). Otherwise, this is a typical average guy, although with claims to his “adult” colleagues. In any case, at a quick glance it is difficult to notice any differences from earlier models.
- Design and equipment. The manufacturer didn’t bother too much with the type of case - an ordinary monoblock made of strong plastic. The color palette is not very rich; the buyer is offered a choice of 4 colors: classic black, noble white, fiery red and blue. The weight of the device is 120 grams, and the overall dimensions are 123x61.5x10.5 mm. Given its compact dimensions, even a first-grader can easily handle it with the fingers of one hand. In addition to the phone, the kit includes a charger, a battery (you need to insert it yourself), simple headphones and a USB cable. As well as instructions with a warranty card and a smartphone certification insert.
- Specifications. What we can't help but rejoice at is the support for two SIM cards and work on a 3G network. The test showed that the Internet works really well. There are no geonavigation systems. It seems that the use of Android 6.0 OS, regardless of the class of smartphone, is already becoming a tradition, although using its advanced capabilities with 512 MB of RAM is problematic. Perhaps the calculation was based on a fairly powerful quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731C processor operating at a core clock speed of 1.2 GHz. Bluetooth module a rather “old” version - 2.1. Hence the limited set of capabilities, no function for sending faxes, connecting to a computer to access the Internet through it, or working via Bluetooth with a phone within reach. Wi-fi provides operation in standard data transfer protocols and connection security. The smartphone comes pre-installed with software from Google: mail, Google drive. There is an FM radio, a flashlight, and a position sensor.
- Display The smartphone is four-inch. FWVGA (Wide Video Graphics Array) technology is most often used in portable devices. The glass touch screen has a resolution of 854x480 pixels. Such characteristics are more suitable for Internet surfing than watching videos. Brightness, saturation and color rendition are at an average level.
- Multimedia. There is only one camera, the rear one. It should be noted that its capabilities are quite modest: it has digital zoom and flash. There is no autofocus. The matrix resolution is only 2 megapixels (1600x1200). The device's video player plays formats: WebM, 3GP, RMVB, MP4, MOV. The audio player works with FLAC, AAC, AMR, MP3, WAV, MP2, IMY AWB, MID files with a bitrate of up to 320 kilobits/sec. There is an equalizer with manual setting. Playing playlists is supported, and here are the functions repeat A-B No. But there is FM radio.
- Autonomy. It is worth saying that with a Li-ion capacity battery BL6427 developers clearly got it right. 1.3 Ah is enough for two days of work with an average load: up to 5 hours of talk time, up to 100 hours of standby time, up to 4 hours of Internet surfing on a 3G network, about 3 hours of browsing the Internet via a WI-FI network, listening to audio for up to a day and approximately three hours of video viewing.
Smartphone Fly FS553 Cirrus 9
“I carry everything I own with me” - this is how I can briefly and succinctly describe new smartphone. The mirror shimmer of the body in the light leaves a feeling of elegant perfection. It fits in the palm like a glove, and specifications quite at the level, what is the support for the 4G communication standard worth! And all this at a very affordable price with an official guarantee in the Russian Federation from the British company Fly.
- Design and equipment. The manufacturer offers two color schemes for the device: stylish Champaign gold and extravagant Dark blue. With a size of 152.9x76.8x8.2 mm and a weight of only 147 grams, we managed to create a completely modern tablet phone that can demonstrate to its owner all the possibilities mobile technologies. The smartphone is packaged in a classic compact box, which also contains: a stereo headset with seals, a charging device, a cable with Micro USB connectors, a transparent plastic case for the device and the necessary documentation. By the way, the presence of a protective case in the delivery package is not entirely usual; as a rule, it is purchased separately. It is worth recalling that the phone is sold in Russia with the official manufacturer’s warranty.
- Specifications. When designing this model, the developers definitely faced a dilemma - to supply the device with a powerful power source or to use a modern chipset in its design, created specifically for mobile devices with ultra-low power consumption. Moreover, a device in the mid-budget segment must have high performance. The design idea won, and as a result, the smartphone was equipped with a modern duo of a quad-core MT6737 processor (ultra-low power consumption at a Cortex-A53 core clock speed of 1.25 GHz) and a Mali-T720 MP2 video processing processor. On board 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM memory. Approximately 4.5 GB is available to the user. To effectively use the chipset, Android 6.0 OS is installed, effectively managing available resources. The owner has the opportunity to expand the RAM additional card microSDHC memory up to 32 GB. The device operates in networks of the following standards: LTE, UMTS 900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900. To work on the Internet, the 4G standard is used, guaranteeing a data transfer speed of 150/50 Mbit/s. In the absence of 4G coverage, there is an automatic transition to HSDPA (3G), HSUPA (an add-on to 3G, with data transfer speeds of up to 3.6 Mbit/s), EDGE (data is transferred at speeds of up to 474 kilobits per second). Wi-Fi modules(2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth provide all modern data transfer protocols with information security. The smartphone supports two SIM cards. The geopositioning system operates in three standards: GPS, a-GPS and Glonass. Three types of sensors: gravity, proximity and external lighting make working with the device more comfortable.
- Performance. It is no coincidence that the device uses Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, which has a wide range of settings for operating safety and optimizing energy consumption. This made it possible to maximize the efficiency of the smartphone. Quad core Mediatek processor MT6737 is a chipset with extremely low power consumption, designed for use in ultra-budget segment mobile devices. By the way, his CPU contains four 64-bit Cortex-A53 cores. All this allows for uninterrupted operation and smooth switching between applications running on the system. The result is the ability to run games with good graphics and high-definition videos.
- Display The device is quite large - 5.5 diagonal with HD resolution (1280x720). The use of an IPS matrix guarantees a bright image with high color saturation and a wide viewing angle (vertical and horizontal up to 178 degrees). The video images on it look really impressive.
- Multimedia. The use of two cameras: a two-megapixel front camera and an 8 megapixel rear camera makes it possible to take successful and high-quality photographs. In addition to autofocus and flash, the rear camera is equipped with a BSI sensor (the photosensitivity of matrices made using back-illuminated technology - BSI, compared to conventional CMOS). Thanks to this, photos taken in the dark will look much brighter and sharper. Video recording is carried out in HD resolution (720x1280 pixels).
- Autonomy. The device is equipped with Android 6.0 OS with advanced Doz energy saving capabilities. It automatically activates during idle moments and monitors applications that try to wake it from sleep. Phone calls and SMS messages will still be available, but extraneous events with low priority will no longer “wake up” the phone. App Standby - automatically disables all applications that have not been used by the user for a long time from accessing system resources. Thanks to these technologies, the battery capacity of 2.8 Ah, according to the manufacturer, is up to ten hours in average use, about 6 hours of Internet surfing (3G), about seven hours of surfing in Wi-Fi networks, about 50 hours of video viewing and more than eleven days in standby mode.
The models presented in our review allow us to draw several conclusions. The first is quite unexpected - it turns out that today decent smartphones are produced not only in Asia. Fly's products, especially its older model Fly FS553 Cirrus 9, are clear proof of this. It’s nice that all the smartphones presented in the review are sold in the Russian Federation with an official manufacturer’s warranty and certificate. Regarding the fact that the Fly FS553 Cirrus 9 has not yet reached the top class, it was positioned as an average one.
The widespread use of Android 6.0 OS is interesting. Surely, quite soon, developers will offer fresh solutions that will allow them to provide decent performance with modest memory resources. offline time work. So, among the TOP 3 best Fly smartphones of 2017, everyone can find something affordable.
More and more users want to study Fly smartphones, all models, prices, photos. As of 2016, the products of this brand were recognized as the best-selling in the Russian Federation. Fly left even well-known manufacturers behind.
Why do people look at Fly smartphones, their prices and characteristics, reviews and subsequently decide to buy the model they like? First of all, due to affordable prices. The assortment is based on budget devices, costing 2.8-8 thousand rubles. Occasionally, Fly pleases fans with affordable flagships.
For example, the Tornado line, whose devices do not exceed the price limit of 15 thousand rubles. Having such a low cost, Fly devices have all the necessary functions required for modern smart devices: latest versions Android, modules wireless networks, technical equipment of average productivity.
Budget Fly smartphones: catalog and prices
Finding inexpensive Fly smartphones in the manufacturer’s catalog is not difficult; their prices do not exceed 3 thousand rubles.
These phones are suitable for older people, schoolchildren, and all those who are not ready to overpay for a large number of additional functions (mostly a marketing ploy). However, even cheap devices have everything to always stay connected: Wi-Fi, 3G/GPS, the latest versions of Android (6.0, 5.1 or 4.4), and even support for two SIM cards.
For example, Fly ERA Nano 9 and ERA Nano 9 with a screen diagonal of 4 and 3.5 inches, respectively. For less than 3 thousand rubles, you will get a very productive phone, the functionality of which is enough for comfortable communication, viewing news feeds, launching developmental programs for children.
They have easy navigation and a user-friendly interface, so they are often purchased for children and pensioners. If you need to not only make phone calls, but also take photos and videos, we recommend buying a Fly smartphone from the Stratus series.
Fly smartphones, all models, mid-range prices
Those who are willing to get more out of a device and therefore pay more will love the Nimbus line of products. Unlike the budget series, they received powerful processors, more RAM, and decent display sizes.
There are 8 devices in the Nimbus line. All of them are quite productive and differ in screen sizes. Nimbus 4 with a diagonal of 5.5 inches is one of the largest modifications. On such a screen it is convenient to watch videos, read, and use the device as a car navigator.
Do you need the recently announced Fly smartphone, and are you studying all the 2016 models, prices, photos? Take a closer look at Nimbus 8!
Considering the new products, let's mention the new series, Cirrus. So, Cirrus smartphone 1 was created specifically for tourists and travelers. A large display on which it is convenient to plot routes, use the Internet, and translation services; An 8 megapixel camera in tandem with powerful technical equipment - Cirrus 1 will become a reliable guide and faithful assistant, no matter what country you are going to! The model costs no more than 6,500 rubles.
The Fly trademark belongs to the British-Russian company Meridian Group Ltd. The brand was founded in 2002, when they were in great demand. The company has successfully survived all the crises, as a result of which it is now easy to find on store shelves Fly smartphones, operating under Android control. Below you will get acquainted with the best models, which stand out noticeably from their counterparts and even competitors from other companies.
The best in everything
Fly FS518 Cirrus 13
- Operating system: Android 7.0
- CPU:
- Screen: 5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Battery: 2400 mAh
- RAM: 2 GB
- Built-in storage: 16 GB
Price: from 6,890 rub.
Despite the low cost of the device, the buyer receives a device with decent components. Under the body of the smartphone there are 2 GB of RAM; the lack of space can only be felt in some games or video editing applications. The gadget also has 16 GB of permanent memory. If this doesn’t seem enough, you can use a card (maximum 64 GB products are supported). The device uses a fairly powerful solution from MediaTek as a processor. This is quite enough to solve most problems.
On the front panel of the device there is a compact 5-inch display. Most often, in such cases, creators equip the LCD panel with HD resolution. But in the case of the Fly FS518 Cirrus 13, the buyer gets the opportunity to watch the picture in Full HD resolution. Pixel density reaches 441 PPI! It is impossible to find fault with the rear camera. Yes, it has only one lens, but underneath it there is a high-quality 13-megapixel matrix. The front camera used here is less advanced, it has a resolution of 5 megapixels.
Like many others modern smartphones, the Fly product is equipped with two SIM card slots. Data transfer can be carried out via LTE-A networks, which contributes to very high speed. The fact that there is fingerprint scanner. The buyer can only complain about the modest package - he will not find either a headset or a case in the box.
Advantages:
Flaws:
Alternative: Fly FS520 Selfie 1, Fly FS554 Power Plus FHD
With a capacious battery
Fly FS554 Power Plus FHD
- Operating system: Android 7.0
- CPU: MediaTek MT6737T, 4 cores, 1500 MHz
- Screen: 5.5 inches, IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Battery:
- RAM: 2 GB
- Built-in storage: 16 GB
Price: from 8,400 rub.
This smartphone turned out to be quite plump. With a thickness of 9.3 mm, it already becomes clear that there is a capacious battery inside. Indeed, the capacity of the built-in battery reaches an impressive 5000 mAh. As a result, you can hope that you will have to charge your smartphone once every couple of days - and this is with very intensive use of the device.
Android 7.0 is used as the operating system. This version will not become outdated for many years; the buyer will not encounter non-functional applications for a very long time. A nice bonus is two slots for SIM cards - they will allow you to combine tariffs from different operators. At the same time, the smartphone supports the LTE-A standard, thanks to which high-speed data transfer is carried out. The 13-megapixel camera should also please the buyer.
The device has quite an adequate amount of memory, although the smartphone is far from the performance of competing companies. But the same cannot be said about the display. Fly FS554 Power Plus FHD has an excellent LCD panel with Full HD resolution. Viewing angles are maximum, which is facilitated by the IPS technology used to create the display. The advantage of the device over cheaper models is the fingerprint sensor.
Advantages:
- A very good screen is built in;
- Good processor, albeit only quad-core;
- Adequate memory capacity;
- There is a fingerprint scanner;
- Long battery life;
- 4G networks supported;
- Latest version of the operating system;
- Not a bad rear camera.
Flaws:
- Heavy weight (195 g);
- No NFC chip;
- Not the best navigation module;
- The cost may seem high.
Alternative: Fly FS510 Nimbus 12
With the best camera
Fly FS520 Selfie 1
- Operating system: Android 7.0
- CPU: MediaTek MT6737, 4 cores, 1250 MHz
- Screen: 5.2 inches, IPS, 1280 x 720 pixels
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- RAM: 2 GB
- Built-in storage: 16 GB
Price: from 7,990 rub.
This smartphone is primarily intended for those who like to take pictures of the so-called “selfies”. The fact is that the device has absolutely identical rear and front cameras built into it. Both of them have a 13-megapixel matrix. As a result, the buyer does not have to worry: no matter what camera he uses, the pictures will definitely turn out to be detailed.
This is not to say that the creators of the Fly FS520 Selfie 1 concentrated only on cameras. The remaining technical characteristics should also please the buyer. The smartphone operates under the seventh version of the “green robot,” which is unlikely to become obsolete in the coming years. Two slots for SIM cards will allow you to combine tariffs from different operators, or create home and work numbers. It is also important that there is support for LTE-A networks, thanks to which the user will be able to watch videos online while outside the Wi-Fi coverage area. Everything is fine here and with the battery - its capacity is enough for a day and a half battery life. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the smartphone - it will protect confidential information in case of loss of the device.
The chipset installed here cannot be called powerful. However, its capabilities are quite sufficient for processing images on an HD display. The amount of built-in memory (both permanent and RAM) can also be considered average. In a word, nothing outstanding, but the manufacturer does not ask for the most money.
Advantages:
- Built-in fingerprint sensor;
- Compact dimensions;
- Equal rear and front cameras;
- Fresh Android version;
- Installation of two SIM cards is possible;
- There is support for fourth generation networks;
- Normal amount of memory.
Flaws:
- Weak processor;
- Not the best GPS chip;
- No NFC support.
Alternative: Fly FS554 Power Plus FHD, Fly FS518 Cirrus 16
Best budget smartphone
Fly FS506 Cirrus 3
- Operating system: Android 5.1
- CPU: MediaTek MT6580, 4 cores, 1300 MHz
- Screen: 5 inches, IPS, 1280 x 720 pixels
- Battery: 2000 mAh
- RAM: 1 GB
- Built-in storage:
Price: from 3,990 rub.
Fly's assortment includes a huge number of smartphones, the cost of which varies from 4 to 5 thousand rubles. The model called FS506 Cirrus 3 stands out against their background with a high-quality display. An IPS panel is built in here, which provides maximum viewing angles. Everything is fine here with the screen resolution - it is ideal for watching videos and games. However, problems may arise with the latter. The smartphone does not have the most powerful processor, so games may slow down if you do not lower the graphics settings.
The device turned out to be compact and lightweight. The weight barely reaches 143 g. The creators managed to achieve this figure through the use of a plastic case. They also did not build a capacious battery into their creation - they rightly noted that 2000 mAh would be enough for a smartphone with such characteristics. Of course, the device does not have a fingerprint sensor - it’s not in the right price segment. The buyer will have to come to terms with the lack of 4G support. Although this fact is almost not felt, since buyers are so high speeds Data transfers are often completely unnecessary.
The device has a pair of SIM card slots. A 5-megapixel module is used as the rear camera. This resolution is quite enough to take a photo, which will then go into the contact book. Interestingly, the gadget comes with headphones, albeit the simplest ones.
Advantages:
- Stable functioning software;
- Built-in good display;
- Compact size and light weight;
- Minimum price tag;
- You can insert two SIM cards;
- Relatively good operating time;
- Moderately rich equipment.
Flaws:
- Minimum number auxiliary sensors;
- Not the best latest version operating system;
- Low memory;
- The simplest cameras.
Alternative: Fly FS524 Knockout, Fly FS517 Cirrus 11
The best compact smartphone
Fly FS457 Nimbus 15
- Operating system: Android 7.0
- CPU: Spreadtrum SC9832, 4 cores, 1500 MHz
- Screen: 4.5 inches, TFT, 854 x 480 pixels
- Battery: 1700 mAh
- RAM: 1 GB
- Built-in storage: 8 GB
Price: from 3,990 rub.
The Fly company is able to please those who need the most. Several models have been created for such people, among which is the FS457 Nimbus 15. This is a tiny device by modern standards, equipped with a 4.5-inch display. At first, it may seem impossible to control the operating system on such a small screen. But in fact, Android 7.0 is well adapted to the modest diagonal and fairly low resolution - getting used to it happens very quickly.
Like almost all other Fly smartphones, this device is equipped with two slots for SIM cards. Despite the low price tag and miniature size, the device received LTE support. This will allow the buyer to watch YouTube somewhere on the street. There will definitely not be any problems with solving such a problem, because the operation of the device is ensured by a very powerful processor. There are also built-in light and proximity sensors, which are usually excluded from such cheap smartphones.
Of course, the device cannot be called ideal. Due to the reduction in size and cost, the manufacturer had to seriously limit itself. As a result, the device received very modest cameras and minimal memory. The battery is also not the most capacious, but its capabilities are quite sufficient for a day of autonomous operation.
Advantages:
- Compact size and modest weight (136 g);
- There are two slots for SIM cards;
- There is support for 4G networks;
- The processor has high power;
- A very rich set;
- The price tag should please everyone.
Flaws:
- Low display resolution;
- Viewing angles are not the widest;
- Poor performance of the GPS chip;
- Insufficient memory;
- Modest cameras are used.
Alternative: Fly IQ4410 Quad Phoenix, Fly IQ443 Trend, Fly FS459 Nimbus 16
Conclusion
Fly does not have a clear division of smartphones into lines. In fact, based on the numbers indicated in the name of the model, one can only tell how long ago it was released. This manufacturer, as you might already understand, specializes in inexpensive devices. If you have a very small amount in your wallet, then there is a huge chance that you will make your choice in favor of Fly products. And such devices are also used by many people whose pension does not allow them to purchase something expensive.
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Modern gadgets attract people with their appearance and functionality. Some of these are Fly phones. They, when compared with analogues from other companies, are more affordable. When choosing a new mobile phone, you need to pay attention to options that will be useful in the future. Based on this, the manufacturer began producing gadgets in series so that users could compare functionality and choose the best phone option.
Main series
Today you can buy a mobile phone not only for telephone conversations and SMS, but also as a convenient device for listening to music, watching movies, and also as a practical assistant for business. There are 7 main series of Fly phones:
- MC - designed for listening to music. The device is equipped with headset and headphone jacks, support for radio and MP3 players, as well as audio chipsets.
- Q - for business. The device has two slots for SIM cards, as well as a modem for Wi-Fi.
- Series E - designed for entertainment. Touch screen(2.2-3.2 inches), camera with flash 2-5 MP (depending on model), 2 slots.
- DS - the price of these mobile devices belongs to the budget segment. One of the popular ones is the MC170DS.
- B - business class model.
- SX - fly smartphones, the emphasis is on design.
On this moment All mobile phones are produced on the Android operating system, but, unlike other brands, their prices are quite affordable.
Popular new products 2016-2017
The catalog of the Aport website presents new items, as well as models from previous years. If you wish, you can compare several options and get a list of stores where you can buy the gadget. New smartphones from Fly attract attention:
- Nimbus 10 - 5-inch screen, two SIM cards, work with 4 G LTE networks;
- Nimbus 12 - advantage of a capacious battery, operating Android system 6.0 Marshmallow;
- Cirrus 7 - among smartphones, Fly occupies a leading position. Screen 5.2 inches, camera - 13 MP, slot for 2 SIM cards, support for 4G LTE network.
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