Motorola XT800 ZHISHANG review
Network and connections
Motorola launches a new device on the Chinese market. It is the XT800, also called Zhishang, capable of offering cutting-edge solutions. Speaking first of all about the technical characteristics, we can say that it is equipped with a Quadband GSM receiver. It operates in Dual Mode, to also support UMTS networks. Browsing the Internet is really fast, thanks to the internal HSDPA modem and the dedicated HTML browser. Furthermore, it is possible to take advantage of distributed networks thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi antenna. Obviously there is no shortage of the now widespread Bluetooth and the USB data cable output.
Design and features
The classic and elegant look in touch smartphone style gives it an important air thanks to the silver profile that rounds off the edges. This way, the grip remains more comfortable, also thanks to the fairly compact dimensions. In fact, we are talking about 11.4 mm of thickness for 137 grams of weight. On the front part there is the screen, a 3.7-inch TFT, capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. It is also equipped with Capacitive Touch Screen, for optimal content management. Some function keys help with quick use of the device. The side Slider body hides inside an extended Full QWERTY keyboard, very handy for managing text content.
Main features
The platform this device is equipped with is Google's Android OS v2. It is immediately clear how the predisposition for multimedia and network content is excellent. In fact, it is possible to synchronize your activities and updates with Facebook. Furthermore, you can contact your friends via Instant Messaging, to exchange images or videos on YouTube without any problems. Java support also allows you to better customize this Motorola, installing compatible applications as you wish. Writing text is really fast thanks to the dedicated keyboard. This way you can easily manage SMS, MMS and E-mail. Attachments will no longer be a problem, thanks to Office and PDF support. As for the telephone aspect, it is possible to use the speakerphone, the voice recorder and make multi-conference calls. A dedicated camera also allows you to make video calls.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia features are excellent, offering a wide choice of applications to use in leisure moments. It is possible to take high quality photographs with the camera. It has a resolution of 5 megapixels and comes with Flash, digital Zoom and image editing functions. You can also record videos, to be stored thanks to the expandability of microSD cards up to 32 GB. Your favorite music and videos will always be at hand, to be played via the multimedia player with support for various formats. There is also an integrated GPS receiver, to add satellite functions, such as navigation or Geo-Tagging for photos. Battery life is poor, with only 100 hours of operation in Stand-by.