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VKWorld Mix Plus Review - Clone or Cyclone?

Maybe I may look repetitive but the Xiaomi Mi Mix, introduced almost a year ago, has kicked off a real smartphone line that has tried more or less to emulate the innovative design that is present in a display that covers almost the entire surface available, with small frames and a great immersion when using multimedia content. Among the various clones of Mi Mix we also find the newborn VKWorld, the Mix Plus which today we present you in our full review made possible by the store Gearbest.com thank you for sending the sample.

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The packaging tells us right away that we have to deal with one economic device, as it is presented in a white cardboard bearing only the logo of the company. In fact the endowment is quite complete, as we find in addition to the smartphone, also the USB cable for charging and transferring data with micro type connection, network charger with European outlet with output to 1.5V / 1A, needle for removing the SIM cartridgeUser Manual In English, card for the warranty, a cover soft silicone transparent and one screen protector film in plastic, since one is already applied on the device display directly from the motherboard.

Starting from the design we understand that the VKWorld Mix Plus wants to recall the ex-top of Xiaomi's home range as it comes with square lines where the volume bar is located and the on / off button on the right profile while the left profile accommodates the SIM slot. On the top profile we find the 3.5 mm jack for earphone insertion and the micro USB port with support for OTG functionality. On the bottom profile, instead, there is the microphone and the mono speaker concealed behind the left grid of the two, so the one on the left is purely of design.

The profiles are made of aluminum opaque while the back is made of 2.5D glass where they find space fingerprint sensor slightly embedded compared to the body which is not fast in unlock but above all is not always accurate by unlocking the 7 smartphone times on 10. However, it is possible to associate functions with the sensor like answering calls, taking a picture, scrolling through the phone screens, etc. Always on the back we find the 13 megapixel rear camera and the LED flash as well as the bottom of the company logo.

Frontally we find a display from 5,5 inches extending to almost the entire surface made available by the device (for precision the 90%) up to the bottom frame incorporating the proximity sensor and selfie camera from 8 megapixel while the headset finely inserted into the top frame. There is no sensor for ambient light which will make slaves, at every change of lighting, to act on the brightness of the display in manual mode. The ergonomics compared to the Mi Mix is ​​definitely better, resulting in smaller and more pocket sized 1430 x 740 x 89 mm and an overall weight of 165 grams, resulting in an 5,5 inch in the size of an 5 inch. However, there is a soft silicone transparent cover that increases the grip and preserves scratches and dots that remain imprinted on the back of the smartphone.

The VKWorld Mix Plus is available in two color variants including a more elegant Purplish Blue and Black (the one we are testing) that makes the smartphone even more like Mi Mix. As mentioned earlier, VKWorld's smartphone adopts a 5,5 IPS display, 320 PPI, 175 ° viewing angle, 580 nit brightness, covered with a Glass Corning Gorilla Glass with 2.5D machining despite the alone 3 touch points available is fluid and free of lag. The images are faithfully reproduced and the enjoyment of multimedia content is really rewarding. It is present at software level MiraVision function through which to further calibrate contrast and color temperature.

VKWorld Mix Plus offers one 4G connectivity with Dual Sim Dual Standby support with the classic Dual Sim management entrusted to the MediaTek software. One of the two SIM slots (one in Micro format and the other in Nano format) can eventually be exploited to expand the internal memory through micro SD cards as long as the Dual Sim functionality is abandoned. The 4G signal is well exploited thanks to the presence of the 20 bandwidth to 800 mHz.

Unfortunately, the quality shortage about the sound returned in the headphone capsule as we will be really hard to hear our interlocutor as the audio is definitely low in volume creates a distant effect. In hands-free sound, the sound is better but the microphone does not seem to help, as in this circumstance our interlocutor will have the remote effect. instead for listening to music or video the integrated speaker seems to work well and with a worth listening volume even though the listening frequencies are definitely tending towards high tones. The consolation is that at least with the earphones these problems vanish and even listening to music the smartphone manages to astonish thanks to 'integration of AAC technology that reduces noise in the background and increases overall volume. I also need to point out a proximity sensor problem that sometimes seems to tilt inverting its operation, ie the display will turn on when we bring the smartphone to our ear with the inevitable consequence of unintentionally operating the keys.

We also find the form Bluetooth 4.0, form WiFi and GPS, through which I did not encounter navigational problems and that was pretty quick and accurate without signal leaks during use, which should not be underestimated on terminals at a very low cost. Even Bluetooth and WiFi have never given any trouble guaranteeing good signal coverage.

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Under the body of VKWorld Mix Plus we find a MediaTek MT6737 processor a quad core with clock frequency at 1.3 GHz, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory, both provided by Samsung, expandable via micro SD with support up to 32 GB. This results in performance not of the highest level, but in any case all classic operations such as internet browsing, social gaming, messaging etc. are guaranteed without any difficulty even with "heavy" gaming sessions such as Real Racing 3 where details Graphics are played back comprehensively even though framerate shots are sometimes apparent.

With games that are simpler or in any case, with reduced energy and performance requirements, gameplay is definitely great. But unfortunately under stress the smartphone offered by VKWorld it really warms up becoming annoying to keep in hand even if the general fluidity remains unaltered. RAM management seems to be good considering that when we start the phone we have it about 1,94 GB of RAM available.

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To feed VKWorld Mix Plus we find one battery with 2850 mAh capacity which can not be removed definitely not fit to this device as it will not allow us to arrive at the end of the day, causing the device to die more or less after approximately 12 hours of continuous use in standard mode without the use of energy savings that are still mild as the smartphone will just drop below the 19% of remaining charge, it will suffer a drop in autonomy in a dizzying way with a discharge up to the 0% in approximately 10 minutes of use, so it is better to equip yourself with a good powerbank to always carry with you.

The operating system on which the VKWorld Mix Plus is based is Android 7.0 with minimal graphical customization which is spotted by Xiaomi's most famous MIUI present on Mi Mix. In fact, even animations, as well as icons, appear to be blunted directly from the original, creating a satisfying visual effect. But basically the system is Android stock with Play Store already installed and working perfectly. There are no problems receiving notifications and there are also gestures to facilitate some operations or awaken the display with a double tap, but also fun features such as Super Screenshot and BluLightMode.

Finally let's talk about the camera that is for the front and the rear adopt a software interpolation. The selfie chamber is a 5 megapixel unit interpolated to 8 while the rear camera is a 8 megapixel unit interpolated to 13. As seen on Mi Mix For the frontal room you will need to rotate 180 degrees to your smartphone so you have an ideal shot. Photos taken in good brightness are good when compared to the sale price but videos are shot at a resolution of only 640 x 480 pixels at 15 fps, which is definitely not enough for each use.

The rear room offers the possibility of Record video with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution to 30 fps, which are discrete suffer from lack of autofocus, so we should tap on the screen to focus the framed subject. However, this will result in a further negative consequence that results in poor color and shadow management when we make a macro. The software is quite complete although it is not free from defects, but in any case it also allows take pictures with a Bokeh effect, which will simulate the blurred effect of the classic Reflex, by adjusting the diaphragm aperture virtually. The result may please or not, but it is nevertheless a welcome and a welcome novelty compared to device atriums that reproduce this function. Finally there is the manual HDR that works decisively well, the autofocus that in photography is pretty quick, the Panorama function and the face beauty function that is definitely useless returning a result worthy of the worst photo editing program.

On September 11 I received one OTA notification about an update which needed to fix some minor bugs. Following this update I found an improvement in the audio sector relating to the speakerphone and to the photographs that initially suffered from an incorrect calibration about the exposure, always returning dark and poco bright lights that forced me to always shoot with the HDR function active. In any case, the update bodes well for the fact that the company does not abandon the device at the mercy of its own bugs.

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Definitely the VKWorld Mix Plus I liked it from the design point of view as well as the display which reminded me of the use experience I've experienced with the Xiaomi Mi Mix, but I can not miss the path flaws I encountered as a overheating, one DIrregular battery drill, and the 'audio in deficit capsule. Perhaps, and I hope, they are gods fixable bugs through a firmware update consistent which in the case could turn this device into a small best buy. VKWorld has surely succeeded in emulating the Mi Mix as best as possible, but as it is said, the dress does not make the monk, so I would suggest the company not to abandon this terminal and release an update soon to address the gaps just listed. I thank the store online Gearbest.com for making this review possible and if you are interested in purchasing, because of the very low price (currently available on 92 Euros), you can contact them directly by clicking on the banners you find during the review.

7.7 Total score
VKWorld Mix Plus

Perhaps it is one of the best clones in the Xiaomi Mi Mix, but perhaps the VKWorld company has focused too much on its appearance on the substance. In fact, Mix Plus has bugs that can not be underestimated but that if correct they could turn this device into a small best buy.

CONFEZIONE
8.9
DESIGN AND MATERIALS
9.4
DISPLAY
9.3
HARDWARE
7.5
AUDIO AND RECEPTION
6.2
SOFTWARE
7.7
CAMERA
7.1
BATTERY
5
PRICE
8.6
PROS
  • DESIGN
  • DISPLAY
  • ERGONOMICS
  • MATERIALS
  • PRICE
  • BAND 20 PRESENCE
  • SUPPLY OF SALES PACKAGE
CONS
  • EXCESSIVE OVERSEAS
  • DURATION BATTERY IRRISORY
  • AUDIO IN AURICULAR CAPSULE
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Emanuele Iafulla
Emanuele Iafulla

Nerd, Geek, Netizen, terms that do not belong to me. Simply myself, technology lover and provocative as Xiaomi does with his products. High quality at fair prices, a real provocation for the other most famous brands.

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