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Vernee Active Review - rugged phone with 6GB RAM

batboy

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Nov 29, 2013
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Vernee surprises us this time with a ruggedized smartphone, Vernee Active. As we already know, the brand is known for delighting us with very accessible, modern and enjoyable quality phones, such as the Vernee MIX 2. However, this time it wanted to venture into the world of all ruggedized smartphones that, in general, has an incredible appearance. Following this line of ruggedized smartphones, the Vernee Active has an excellent design and performance, kindly read our brief review of all its features and full specifications.



Design

It has a 2.5D double curvature design; this confers a different grip experience that is far from a traditional ruggedized phone. The shiny black PC material on the back panel gives Vernee Active a beautiful, modern look. According to Vernee, it is a smartphone at the military level. It is made of aluminum alloy frame together with TPU on the top and bottom. This combination went through almost 300 endurance tests, where the six sides and the four corners endured the fall tests without any problems. In addition, it presents double CD reinforced screws.



The Kevlar material has been used for the back shell. Thus it will have the ability to resist sliding and wear and stains. In addition, this material has a unique tactile feel, which combined with the shiny black frame will give you a unique grip. Vernee constantly adjusted the design and gave the Vernee Active phone a size of 156.7 x 80 x 11.2mm, so the Active has a traditional 5.0-inch smartphone body. However, the company managed to fit a 5.5-inch screen. The precise weight and size offer a good feeling when holding it, being easier to transport, standing out from other ruggedized mobiles.



Resistances

The Vernee Active has the IP68 waterproof certificate. It is also dustproof and fall resistant. No matter the water, the snow, the highlands or the desert, it will work perfectly, no matter how the environment changes.The Vernee Active has waterproof structural safety, which will prevent you from worrying about water. You can submerge up to 1.5m deep and work without problems for 30 minutes inside water. Also, not only is 99% dustproof, its excellent sealing allows you to prevent sediment from entering. Even in a muddy environment, the Vernee Active can be used without problems. Likewise, it will be your great companion. It does not matter if it is located in the North Pole or a very hot desert area; it resists temperatures between -30 ° C and 60 ° C.

Screen

It has a 5.5-inch JDI screen resolution 1980 x 1080. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, and after several tests of resistance to shock, it was found that the tenacity is five times higher than that of normal glass. Due to the saturation of 85% of the color and the unique technology of light sensation, it will be able to see even under the sun.

Hardware

The Vernee Active is equipped with a Helio P25 Octa-core processor with powerful performance. Compared to the last generation, performance increased by 25% and energy consumption decreased by 30%. It is considered one of the fastest ruggedized phones. Being equipped with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, plus the Helio P25 with customized VOS system, the Vernee Active will give you a very fast and fluid experience. It does not matter if they are heavy games or multiple applications, the system will always work quickly.





Camera

The smartphone has a 16.0MP Sony rear camera and 8.0MP front camera. It is compatible with PDAF technology and will capture everything incredibly; you can also take pictures underwater. The large aperture F2.2 and RWB technology help to obtain an excellent picture, even at night.



Connectivity

It is equipped with the incredible network of 6 modes of 28 bands. You can use the 4G network in most countries, so you will not have to change your phone when you travel. The Vernee Active supports dual-band 2.4GHz / 5.GHz WiFi, being super-fast when you browse the Internet. Also, it supports the Bluetooth 4.0 and OTG function, very convenient for connecting other devices. Also, the latest NFC technology will allow you to have a more secure and faster connection. It is compatible with the P sensor, the L sensor, the gravity sensor, the gyroscope and the compass. This will accompany you at any time when you are away from home. Likewise, it has a GLONASS + GPS dual navigation system, which will give it an even better outdoor use experience.

FDD_LTE/TDD_TLE/WCDMA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE/EVDO
TDD_LTE: 38/39/40/41
FDD_LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/19/20/26
TD-SCDMA: 34/39
WCDMA : B1/2/4/5/8
C2K : BC0
GSM : B2/3/5/8

Battery

The large 4200mAh battery gives the Vernee Active a long life. Due to many optimized functions, it can be on hold up to 580 hours. When used daily outdoors, the battery can last 2.5 days. A smart key has been placed on the left side of the Vernee Active. Pressing it will quickly enter the resistance mode and the waiting times will be extended to 620 hours. Depending on the situation, you can easily control the energy consumption and the time of use.

For more informatio please visit Vernee Active.

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