Test: Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G

Test Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G -In the event Indocomtech in October-November 2012, CDMA operators Smarfren unveiled its latest Android smartphone called Smartfren Andromax-i. Still working with manufacturers from China, Hisense, this smartphone to be the successor Smartfren Andro and Smartfren Andromax.

Smartfren Andromax-i have the model number AD683G. This latest smartphone hardware has increased significantly compared to Andromax. Smartfren Andromax-i processor Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1GHz processor, Adreno 203 GPU, 4-inch WVGA IPS screen, 4GB storage, 512 MB RAM, 5MP autofocus rear camera and a front 1.3 MP, FM radio, dual SIM (GSM + CDMA EVDO 2G), and the Android operating system Ice Cream Sandwich.

For Andromax-I, Smartfren  only Rp 1.199 million. If you compare the specs and the price, this smartphone looks very tempting. But what about performance? Check out a full review just in TeknoUp - Speaking Technology.

Main Specifications Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G:


    4-inch WVGA IPS display (800x480)
    Processor 1GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core
    512MB RAM
    4GB internal memory
    5MP autofocus rear camera, 1.3 MP front
    Dual SIM on: CDMA EVDO and GSM 2G
    Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
    Battery 1630mAh

Sales Package Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G:

    Consequently
    Charger
    Data Cables
    Standard headset
    Warranty card (Smartfren)
    Guidebook
    SIM Card Smartfren

Design and Body Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G
Screen size is the same as Andro Smarfren which is 4 inches, and the body showed almost similar. The difference, from which we compare with Smartfren Andro, Smartfren Andromax-i have a lighter weight. While on the face at the top, Andromax-i put the speaker phone on the end, or before the arch body. Arches make body look more elegant, but only applied to the upper side of the face. If compared with the usual smartphone HTC issued, the arch is usually made on the upper side and lower side of the body.

In addition to speakers, the surrounding section no proximity sensor, light sensor, and a 1.3 MP front camera. Not to forget Smarfren logo is also present around the position.

Turning to the left side of the body, there are only a volume knob without a camera shutter button that previously existed in Smartfren Andro. While at the top there is a power button and 3.5mm headphone hole. The power and volume buttons can be used to take a screenshot, simply press the power button + volume down a few moments. On the right side of the body there is no button, and on the under side of the body there is a microUSB and a microphone hole.

Test Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G

At the back of the body, the back cover is made of elements so that when the phone is gripped rubber feels a bit rough and not slippery. At the top there is a resolution of 5MP autofocus camera, but no flash. At the bottom of the back cover there is a logo Hisense and speakers that we think are less fit position. It lies at the bottom and a little edge is sometimes covered by the hand while holding the phone, so the sound that comes out to be often held.

Impression that we feel when holding Andromax-i is bodynya thinner and lighter than the 4-inch Android smartphone from its predecessor, Smarfren Andro.

Screen Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G
Screen used in Smarfren Andromax-i with Smarfren Andro, which is a 4-inch WVGA (400x800) and IPS. This type of screen is certainly better if compared to regular TFT LCD screen. The resulting color looks sharp, natural and light when compared to Super AMOLED. But his point of view and superior contrast levels that OLED screens are manifold. Used WVGA resolution sufficient to mid-end smartphones.

Some time ago had appeared on the screen Andromax problem-i. From the information we have collected, some users who buy the handset at the beginning of the launch had a screen freeze. Reportedly, after the firmware update, the bug has been fixed. Firmware code that we get from our review of this handset is E667.6.03.00.ID11. While the initial launch is rumored to wear Andromax-i firmware E667.6.01.00.ID11.


Interface Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G

To interface Smartfren Andromax-i is the standard default Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. ICS lockscreen standard with the option to unlock slide to the right, and slide to the left for a quick access to the camera app. While the notification bar there are 10 pieces quickly toggle settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Brightness, Ringer Mode, Data, Hotspot, Rotate, Sync, Airplane Mode, and an additional menu settings.

Homscreen page, by default Andromax-i did not put an application shortcut and just put the Google Search at the top. While at the bottom there is a rapid application Dialer, Browser, Menu, Smartfren App Store, and YouTube. The default wallpaper used is illustrated Smartfren and logo. Wallpaper is wrapped in red. In addition to the wallpaper, Andromax-i has 13 other wallpapers including the default wallpaper with a picture of the mascot and Smartfren (Huey).

If you go on the main menu, which is seen in general ICS interface with black background. On it there is a category of applications and widgets, and shortcuts Google Play Store. Icon application consists of 4 columns and 5 rows. For the transition effect when entering the main menu is a zoom-in and zoom-out. While the transition effect scrol application is shifted to the side.


Input Text, Contacts, and Messaging Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G

For text infput method, there is only Android keyboard and Google voice typing. Its just standard features such as auto-capitalization, vibrate and sound for feedback, auto-correction and so on. 4-inch screen that makes Andromax-i is still easy to use typing with one hand.

Android Contacts menu is very standard, and there is a group favorite for ease of grouping your friends. As with other Android devices you can sync your contacts with your Gmail, Facebook, Twitter. For new contacts, some additional fields that can be selected is the ringtone, IM, Email, Postal, Organization, Notes, Nickname, Website and Internet Call.

Given Andromax-i is a dual-SIM phone, the messaging menu there is a quick way to send a message. Send button is in Messaging supplied two, namely C send to send messages via SIM CDMA, and G send to send messages via a GSM SIM. For email applications, Gmail and Email supplied plain. While instant messaging is provided mig33 apps and Google Talk.

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Camera and VideoSmartfren Andromax-i AD683G
As a middle-class smartphone, Smarfren Andromax-i equipped with two cameras. The main camera is located at the rear has a 5MP resolution with autofocus and no flash. While the 1.3 MP front camera without autofocus. Built-in camera application does not have many features, only the common features that exist in the features of Android ICS without additional effects. This camera has an ISO range of 100 -800, choice-making 1-5MP, white balance, contrast, and do not miss the panorama mode. For the photo shoot, the search focused simply by touching the screen (touch to focus). This phone does not provide a physical shutter button.

Smartfren Andromax-i AD683G Test and Review

Photo of experiments we do, the picture looks pretty good. The resulting color combination is also standard, so also the result of sharpness and noise generated. When shooting in good light conditions, the results can be considered quite satisfactory. But to capture low-light object, the result is dark. For the front camera was also fairly poor results, especially in low-light conditions. This camera features an image stabilizer is not pinned.