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The phone features a bright 3. Under the display are the usual four touch sensitive buttons. On the left side is the volume rocker while the right side is bare. The top has the 3. Stay on top of technology and startup news that matters. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for the latest and must-read tech news, delivered straight to your inbox. Investing Paytm IPO opens: what investors must evaluate before putting money in this wallet.
It offers all the features and functions of a top end Android smartphone for an excellent price. Huawei may not be a brand that immediately comes to mind when you think of mobile phones, but its IDEOS X5 Android phone will certainly get you thinking — it's claimed to offer a better experience than smartphones that cost twice the price.
It has a glossy front fascia with curved top and bottom edges and a soft, rubber-style finish on the rear. Despite its low price tag the IDEOS X5 doesn't feel flimsy or cheap; it feels sturdy, doesn't rattle or creak and seems relatively well constructed.
When releasing a budget smartphone, vendors normally cut corners when it comes to the display; however, that is not the case with the IDEOS X5.
Its 3. It is hard to see in direct sunlight and sometimes feels a little "sticky" when sliding through home screens and scrolling in the Web browser, but it is generally smooth and responsive. A minor complaint is the fact that the four touch-sensitive buttons below the IDEOS X5's display back, menu, home and search can't be used to wake the screen from sleep and are not backlit.
We wouldn't hold our breath, but an upgrade to the latest version of Android would certainly enhance the IDEOS X5, even though it remains appealing in its current state. The latest 'Gingerbread' version of Android would equip the IDEOS X5 with a revamped on-screen keyboard, better copy and paste, improved power management, and a slicker user interface. The IDEOS X5 has five home screens for live widgets and shortcuts, and, as with all Android-powered smartphones, the software is highly customisable via third-party apps which can be downloaded through the Android Market — Google's answer to Apple's App Store.
Huawei has included 2GB of internal memory, along with a microSD card slot. NOTE: This model is discontinued and may no longer be available to purchase new. See the latest cell phones or compare used prices. Huawei Ideos X5 review. See Deals. Compare Compare. Overview Deals Reviews Specs Deals.
Informr score. The Huawei Ideos X5 currently has an Informr score of 7. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics. The Good 2. Great overall feature-set for the asking price. The Good 3. The Bad 4. The Bad Show less. Operating system. Screen Size. What the Critics Are Saying Prices Where to Buy. How long is the warranty period? I have Ideos X5 problems. Where can should I go for support, replacement or repairs?
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