Datawind PocketSurfer5X White, 128 MB
Detailed Review
Display
The latest Multi-Touch technology allows you operate this smartphone with ease. You are able to operate this phone with more than one finger at a time thanks to this technology. Different kinds of gestures tapped on the screen allows this smartphone take in varied inputs. This phone boasts of Multi-touch, HD Quality Video, as a bonus to the standard ones to present a remarkable feast your eyes on. A resolution of 272x480 pixels is provided by this smartphone. This is an suitable display size in terms of the overall dimensions for a smartphone. Even a a tad undersized screen size can make using the phone a little strenous. If it were a size more colossal, then portability would be questionable. The Datawind PocketSurfer5X sports a display of 12.7 cms; approximately 5 inches. With the TFT LCD display of Datawind PocketSurfer5X, you get higher resolution without making concessions on the battery life. A TFT LCD display is offered by this device. The LCD display of this smartphone will amaze you with its sharp picture quality.Battery
The battery of this smartphone that offers 3 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a point of apprehension for heavy users.Camera
Though it's ousted considering the latest entrants, yet the Datawind PocketSurfer5X does feature a Yes, 0.3 MP front camera; but it is meaningless spending money on a feature that might be of ousted use to you. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you have the flexibility to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 2 megapixels camera.General Features
Pre-loaded with a number of boasts of, this smartphone sports dimensions of 78x153x10.5. Comes in White body. You get standard accessories such as USB Adapter, Flip Cover, Data Cable, Headset, Handset in the box, along with the Datawind PocketSurfer5X. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Datawind PocketSurfer5X flaunts a touch screen.Connectivity
This phone comes with a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is is one that you'll be grateful for in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. Whether it is about standard is credited with or advanced is credited with like Loudspeaker, this Datawind PocketSurfer5X smartphone is devised with all such is credited with in it. The smartphone audio needs are met by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. If you primarily utilize your device for standard purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should be adequate. If you want to avoid the pricey charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the standard 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device you want in your hand. A higher network type can result in increased power consumption, and you need to contemplate on this while making a decision.Memory
The Datawind PocketSurfer5X is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which can help you enhance the internal storage of the device. Complicated functions will not opt down well with its 0.064 GB ram, but basic functions pose no problems. All your images, videos, music and books can easily be accommodated in the 32 GB extendable storage offered by this Datawind PocketSurfer5X; this entire space is available for storage unlike the pre-loaded internal storage. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. The lower capacity of internal memory may raise a few eyebrows as it only satisfies basic utilities.Performance
The operating platform in this Datawind PocketSurfer5X delivers at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900 GHz. The Linux operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. A Cortex-A8 MTK6250 platform processor is featured in this device. Equipped with a 1 GHz processor frequency, the Datawind PocketSurfer5X offers a power packed performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would take longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The Datawind PocketSurfer5X have the flexibility to meet the speed requirements of most of the popular apps without any trouble.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
The Datawind PocketSurfer5X is really recommended for any user who relates to my idea of having a balance between a large enough easy-to-use keyboard and overall small enough for fit snugly in your pockets. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
The phone is very easy to take with you because of its size but I struggle a little while typing due to the keys placed very close to each other. The multi-touch makes it very simple for me to zoom in or out of images and websites. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the Datawind PocketSurfer5X sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. I will need to delete or transfer photos every week if I choose this Datawind PocketSurfer5X with its small storage space. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Datawind PocketSurfer5X with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
I feel the graphics are so vivid and the text so clear, that I am hooked on to the 5 inch display for my gaming and reading pleasure. I can easily zoom in or out in a game or turn ebook pages using with just a flick of my finger, all because of the multi-touch technology. Gaming is really a turn off on this 1 GHz smartphone; reading is still bearable. An internal RAM this low isn't capable of handling any level of multitasking or gaming. Smartphone storage with such low capacity even for basic apps and programs is really irrelevant. If you have gaming and ebook library as huge as mine, you can never say no to an extendable memory storage.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Datawind |
| Handset Color: | White |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | PocketSurfer5X |
| Touch Screen: | Yes |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
| In the Box: | USB Adapter , Flip Cover , Data Cable , Headset , Handset |
Camera | |
| Rear Camera: | 2 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 0.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| FM: | Yes |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 272x480 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Multi-touch , HD Quality Video |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 5 inches |
Dimensions | |
| Size: | 78x153x10.5 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 3 hrs |
| Capacity: | 1500 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.064 GB |
| Internal: | 0.128 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900 |
| OS: | Linux |
| Processor Frequency: | 1 GHz |
| Processor: | Cortex-A8 MTK6250 |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The 5 inches display of the Datawind PocketSurfer5X was the first thing that grabbed my attention. The screen size of the Datawind PocketSurfer5X is pretty cool. The typing can be done with a single hand and slide it back into your denim pockets. Though I don't like to watch movies and videos on smaller smartphone screens, it's not fun. I can make pinching movements with my fingers on the screen of the Datawind PocketSurfer5X to zoom in and zoom out images. I only have to flick my fingers on the screen to rotate images or turn pages of ebook because of the Multi-Touch technology. It's not that amazing to own a smartphone with Yes, 2 MP camera resolution. There are cheaper options available that too with better camera resolution. I click hundreds of cool pics with my smartphone and don't think the pictures will be so cool with this phone. For me, a smartphone with secondary camera means loads of selfies. Me and my friends are a huge followers of the selfie and groupie trend, we hardly stop clicking 'em. If you find clicking selfies as cool as I do then you should definitely opt for a smartphone with an amazing secondary camera. My smartphone should be doing more than messaging, browsing and emails and that too simultaneously. I feel 2G networks are not reliable when it comes to this. I don't worry charging when I can charge my phone with the laptop; I can even transfer files with this. The 0.128 GB internal storage is really very less. If it can't save all my files then what good is it.