360 Mobile Phone N4 Review: Let’s No More Regrets on Thousand-Yuan Mobile Phones

IT168 Review: The market around the thousand-yuan market currently has a very rich selection of products, including some high-performance mobile phone representatives. The thousand-yuan market is mainly aimed at users who are pursuing something but don’t have enough funds on hand. Often these users pay more attention to the cost-effectiveness of mobile phone products. Let’s take a look at the layout of 360 mobile phones. 360 mobile phones recently released the 360 ??mobile phone f4. This mobile phone is priced at 599 yuan. It is an entry-level product. Above that, there are only the old master note3 or 360 mobile phones. Qiku Youth Edition, and the next flagship version is the 360 ??Mobile Qiku Flagship Edition. It can be seen that the layout of 360 mobile phones has a gap near the thousand yuan. Dashen note3 and 360 mobile phone Qiku Youth Edition can no longer support the market in this price range, so 360 mobile phones launched the 360 ??mobile phone N4, as a successor of Dashen note3 and 360 mobile phones The mobile phone Qiku Youth Edition is a replacement product and uses a lot of high-end configurations, which makes this mobile phone much more cost-effective.

▲360 mobile phone N4 review

MediaTek first announced the plan for the 10-core processor Helio X20 in April 2015. After nearly a year, in 2016 In April, a mobile phone using MediaTek's 10-core Helio X20 processor was finally released. It is undeniable that when MediaTek launched the Helio X20, the CPU specifications were quite powerful. With the three-slave architecture and the super powerful A72 core, the Helio X20 achieved a very good balance between performance and power consumption. The 360 ??mobile phone N4 uses this 10-core CPU and is priced at 999 yuan, making it the cheapest mobile phone using the Helio X20 processor on the market.

"360 mobile phone N4 parameters

Mobile phone model

360 mobile phone N4

Screen size

5.5 inches< /p>

Resolution

1920x1080

Processor

MediaTek Helio X20 MT6797M

Frequency

10 cores 2.0GHz

Body memory

32GB

Running memory

4GB

Main camera< /p>

13MP f2.0 PDAF phase focusing

Front camera

5MP f2.0

Body size

149x75.7x8.3mm

Body weight

140g

Battery

3080 mAh (supports fast charging)

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Body color

Black on the front and white on the back

Operating system

360 OS

Network system

Mobile version: China Mobile 4G/3G/2G China Unicom 2G Full Netcom version: China Mobile China Unicom 4G/3G/2G

"Price: 899 yuan/999 yuan

Hardware configuration On the other hand, the 360 ??mobile phone N4 is equipped with the latest MediaTek Helio X20 ten-core processor, which adopts a three-core set design and has 2 A72 cores and eight A53 cores. The A72 core frequency is 2GHz. It also uses 4GB of large memory and a 32GB body. Storage, priced at 899 yuan, 10-core CPU plus 4GB large memory is already a powerful hardware configuration. The screen uses a 5.5-inch 1080P screen, which is covered with 2.5D glass. In terms of network support, 360 Mobile N4 supports dual-SIM dual-standby function. It provides three versions of China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom, as well as a full Netcom version, which can support three networks and 4G. The system is equipped with 360 OS, which supports multiple mobile phone security technologies and dual WeChat functions. It also has black technologies such as one card with multiple numbers, red envelope reminders, location traversal, etc. 360 Mobile N4 is equipped with a 3080 mAh battery and supports fast charging technology. It supports 12V1.2A or 9V2A fast charging. It is the first mobile phone under a thousand yuan equipped with fast charging.

"Appearance of 360 mobile phone N4:

▲360 mobile phone N4

360 mobile phone N4 adopts the color scheme of black at the front and white at the back. The entire mobile phone body is very round and feels The body of the phone is basically the same style as the previously launched 360 mobile phone f4. The phone uses a lot of circular elements and symmetrical design. The circular elements and symmetrical design run through the design of the entire phone. The addition of 2.5D glass makes the phone look very It’s eye-catching.

▲The back of 360 mobile phone N4

The back of 360 mobile phone N4 is made of plastic. After hundreds of arc adjustments, the back cover finally achieves the most suitable arc for the palm of the hand. The body fits better in the palm of your hand, improving the feel of the phone. In addition, the surface is made of NATOCO's customized sports feel paint, which makes it feel smoother and more resistant to dirt, and stains on the back cover can be easily cleaned.

▲360 mobile phone N4 screen

360 mobile phone N4 uses a 5.5-inch 1080P screen. The screen is covered with 2.5D glass, making the entire screen crystal clear and transparent. 360 mobile phone N4 has an ultra-narrow bezel design. , the screen frame width is 2.1mm, and the 360 ??mobile phone N4 also has a very high screen-to-body ratio, with the screen-to-body ratio reaching 78.6%. Due to the high screen-to-body ratio and ultra-narrow bezel design, the mobile phone screen ratio will not visually feel like 16:9 .

"Appearance details of 360 mobile phone N4

▲360 mobile phone N4 camera

The back camera, fill light and fingerprint recognition of 360 mobile phone are all on the center line of the back of the phone It has a circular design and a slightly protruding camera. The 360 ??mobile phone N4 uses a 13-megapixel camera. The camera uses a Sony IMX258 sensor. The camera uses a 5P lens design and supports PDAF phase focusing technology.

▲360 mobile phone. N4 fingerprint recognition

The 360 ??mobile phone N4 also has a fingerprint recognition function. 360 mobile phones have been equipped with fingerprint recognition functions. The 360 ??mobile phone N4 fingerprint recognition is on the back of the mobile phone. The position is relatively moderate and it is quite easy to operate. The mobile phone N4 adopts a mature fingerprint recognition solution and can be unlocked in 0.4 seconds. It also supports usage scenarios such as fingerprint quick unlocking, fingerprint payment, fingerprint quick photo taking, fingerprint quick application startup, etc.

▲360 mobile phone N4 handset< /p>

The earpiece of the 360 ??mobile phone N4 also adopts a circular design, which is basically the same design as the previously released 360 mobile phone f4. On the left side of the microphone is an LED fill light, which is used to fill in the light for selfies in low-light environments. For the front camera on the right, these three components are designed to be symmetrical. The 360 ??mobile phone N4 uses a 5-megapixel front camera with a large aperture of F2.0 and supports Fotonation4.0 smart beauty mode.

< p>▲360 mobile phone N4 touch button

360 mobile phone N4 uses a touch button design, and the HOME button adopts a circular design. Many Android phones are designed like this now, mainly for aesthetic reasons. In addition, on the left To the right of the application background button is the return button. Both buttons are replaced by a dot, which looks very simple. There are LEDs below the three touch buttons, and they are very beautiful when the LEDs light up.

▲ The side buttons of 360 mobile phone N4

The appearance details of 360 mobile phone N4 are also relatively well processed. You can see that the buttons of the mobile phone are made of the same material as the frame of the mobile phone. The buttons are in the middle position on the right side of the mobile phone. Regardless of whether the left hand is operating It can be operated very smoothly regardless of whether you are used to right-handed operation. The Power button feels softer and is more comfortable to press, but the volume button is harder and feels slightly worse.

▲360 mobile phone N4 interface< /p>

The headphone jack of 360 Mobile Phone N4 is on the top of the phone, using a standard 3.5mm headphone jack design. In addition, the USB interface and the opening for the external speaker at the bottom of the phone are also symmetrically designed to make the phone more beautiful.

▲360 mobile phone N4 card slot

The back cover of the 360 ??mobile phone N4 cannot be opened. It adopts a side card slot design, supports dual card dual standby function, and also supports SD card expansion of mobile phone storage. 360 Mobile N4 mobile version provides three versions of China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom, supporting corresponding operators. In addition, there is also a full Netcom notebook that supports three networks and 4G.

"Detailed experience of 360 OS

360 mobile phone N4 uses 360 OS. 360 OS has become mature after a period of development and provides many unique functions, such as WeChat avatar, It has all the functions such as cold storage, one card with multiple numbers, etc. 360 OS not only brings better mobile phone security, but also optimizes the battery life of the mobile phone, greatly improving the battery life performance of the mobile phone. Security achievements, and a new optimization of the user interface, both in terms of functionality and UI are very exciting. The 360 ??OS on the 360 ??mobile phone N4 has been upgraded to the bottom layer of Android 6.0, which brings better performance based on the bottom layer of Android 6.0. The memory management and power management functions further enhance the system experience

▲The interface tends to be flat

The front panel of the 360 ??mobile phone N4 is black, and 360 OS is provided for the 360 ??mobile phone N4. The official wallpaper solution has a variety of good-looking wallpapers, and there is a "variable wallpaper" plug-in on the desktop. You can easily change the wallpaper with one click. In addition, the icons used in the user interface are all square or square. It is round, and the overall style is flat, and each icon is drawn more delicately.

▲Application interface

On the surface, 360 OS has also made some improvements in the interface design of some commonly used software in the system. For example, the alarm clock ring can be adjusted to the local clock and weather reminder broadcast; in the calendar, you can check the almanac, countdown day, horoscope, date calculation, etc., which greatly improves the experience of using the system application.

▲Folders

360 OS can create folders in the system to manage applications. As long as you enter one of the folders, you can enter other separate folders by sliding left and right. It is quite convenient and users can go to the next folder without returning to the desktop.

▲Communication module interface

The dialing interface design of 360 mobile phone N4 is also very simple. In the lower left corner of the dialing and text message interface, 360 OS has set up an entrance to intercept phone calls and intercept text messages. It is convenient for users to directly view intercepted harassing calls or mark them on the blacklist. There is a button to hide the keyboard in the lower right corner of the dialing interface, which can hide the dial pad.

▲VoLTE

360 mobile phone N4 can already support VoLTE function. After inserting the SIM card with VoLTE service activated, "In VoLTE voice mode" will be displayed in the drop-down menu. Just dial The call can be connected in about 2 seconds without a long wait, and VoLTE can provide better call quality. As long as the 4G network is stable, there will be basically no dropped calls. You can also make a call while using 4G Go online.

▲Setting interface

The setting menu of 360 OS classifies the setting options of each module, and the option icons of each category are also distinguished, making it clear at a glance, 360 The 360 ??OS on the N4 mobile phone has streamlined some options in the settings interface, making the entire interface more fresh.

▲Property Isolation System

The property isolation system of 360 OS can provide users with a safe financial application environment. The property isolation system can be regarded as another security inside the mobile phone. System, the data here is protected by the system. Users can only download applications from the secure application store and cannot install applications themselves in the property isolation system. This prevents viruses from being infected by installing unknown applications to the greatest extent. The property isolation system provides security. Network channel: When users operate financial applications, such as online banking, Alipay, etc., the network data is encrypted in the property isolation system to prevent theft of important user information through the network.

▲Black technology

360 OS also has many useful little functions, such as one card with multiple accounts, WeChat avatar, location traversal, etc. 360 and China Mobile have cooperated to integrate the function of one card with multiple numbers in 360 mobile phones. As long as you enter the contact interface of the mobile phone, you can enter the one card with multiple numbers. Users can apply for one card with multiple numbers through the one card with multiple numbers interface and manage. The location traversal function is a very useful little function of 360 OS. Users can disguise their location through location traversal. The system provides many domestic and foreign points to choose from, and can support WeChat, QQ, Weibo, Momo, etc. social applications. 360 OS can open the WeChat clone option in the system settings. Two WeChats can be run on the phone at the same time. This function is really useful for users with multiple WeChat IDs. In addition, the 360 ??mobile phone N4 already has a WeChat red envelope reminder function.

"Fingerprint recognition function of 360 mobile phone N4:

▲360 mobile phone fingerprint recognition

360 mobile phone N4 uses a back fingerprint design, providing 0.4s quick unlocking and one-click Fingerprint-based functions such as quick broadcast, fingerprint selfie, screen-off application quick launch, fingerprint payment, fingerprint opening of private space, etc.

▲Fingerprint recognition settings

360 mobile phone N4 requires fingerprint settings. Before, it is necessary to set the explanation password of the mobile phone. The user can choose two password forms: numbers and patterns. To set the unlock password is to prevent the fingerprint recognition from failing after setting up the fingerprint recognition. You can also choose the password method for explanation, so that the phone will not be completely locked. .

After setting the unlock password, you can enter the fingerprint. Fingerprint entry requires pressing the fingerprint reader multiple times, and the system will automatically record the user's fingerprint. The whole process takes about 1 minute.

▲Fingerprint recognition settings

After the fingerprint is entered, of course the main function is to realize fingerprint unlocking. 360 Mobile N4 can also support multiple fingerprint entry. Different fingerprints can achieve different functions, such as turning off the screen to take pictures. , one-click calling and opening applications, all of which can be set in fingerprint management.

The fingerprint recognition of 360 Mobile N4 can not only be used to unlock the phone, but also can be used in a black screen state. To quickly make phone calls, take photos, open applications, etc., users can add fingerprints through fingerprint settings and then define fingerprint operations.

▲Application Lock

360 Mobile N4 provides fingerprints. With the lock function, applications on the phone can be encrypted through fingerprint lock. Applications cannot be opened without fingerprints or phone passwords. Fingerprint verification is also required to enter the fingerprint reduction settings. 360 Mobile N4 also does a very good job in terms of security.

We have encrypted the text messages on the phone. To view the text messages on the phone, fingerprint verification or phone password verification is required. The application encryption of 360 Mobile N4 can prevent others from viewing personal information on the phone. Provide users with privacy protection.

"360 Mobile N4 performance experience:

▲System information

From AnTuTu, we can see that the 360 ??OS of 360 Mobile N4 is based on Android 6.0 system. Using MT6797M ten-core 64-bit CPU, equipped with a 64-bit system will bring better performance. In addition, you can see that the 360 ??mobile phone N4 uses 4GB of memory and 32GB of body storage, and has a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel camera. Combination.

▲Antutu test

360 mobile phone N4 uses Helio X20 ten-core CPU. You can see that the Antutu test score is 83203 points, and the performance is also very good. A72 The core and 4GB of large memory greatly improve the performance of the mobile phone. More importantly, the Helio X20 adopts a three-song set design, which achieves a good balance between performance and power consumption.

▲Geek Bench

The Geek Bench test shows that the single-core score of the 360 ??mobile phone N4 is 1675 points, and the multi-core score is 5173 points. The overall performance can be regarded as mid-to-upper level, and the performance of the Helio X20 is also There is no doubt.

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GFXBench test

In terms of 3D performance, we can see that the GFXBench score of 360 Mobile N4 is still very good. Both ES3.0 and ES3.1 are supported, which can bring better 3D effects. The 360 ??mobile phone N4 can easily handle large-scale games. The excellent CPU performance allows the mobile phone to run large-scale 3D games.

"Charging test:

▲12V charging

In terms of battery capacity, the 360 ??mobile phone N4 uses a 3080mAh non-removable lithium-ion polymer battery. The battery capacity is also comparable to that of current 5.5-inch mobile phones. Common capacity, 360 mobile phone N4 supports fast charging technology, which can provide 12V1.2A and 9V2A fast charging. In theory, 10 minutes of charging can be used for 1 hour of high-intensity use. In the actual test, it can be found that when the mobile phone is plugged into the charging cable, the charging voltage increases to 12V, the charging current actually reaches 0.987A, and the charging power is close to 12W.

▲Charging curve

The entire charging process is basically maintained at the 12V1A specification, but after the battery reaches 95%, the voltage drops back to 5V, and the charging current increases to 1.8A, which is maintained until charging Complete, the actual charging process takes 47 minutes, and the charging speed is very fast.

"Power consumption test:

"Battery life test

"Battery life test content

"Power consumption percentage

1. 15 minutes call time

1%

2. 30 minutes connected to WiFi to watch Youku

Online video, medium volume

< p>7%

Three, 30 minutes 1080P format local MP4 playback, medium volume

12%

Four, 30 minutes Play and connect to WiFi to browse the web.

2%

6. 15 minutes of gaming, maximum volume

15%

7. Night standby for 8 hours (turn off wifi, Data network and background applications)

2%

After a few days of use, the battery of 360 Mobile N4 can be used for about 1 day under medium to high-intensity use. In actual testing, the power consumption The situation is not very serious. It can be seen that the standby power consumption performance is relatively good. In the 8-hour standby test, the battery consumption is only 2%. The overall power consumption of other test items is not large. If you just use your mobile phone to play If you make a few phone calls, check Weibo, WeChat, and watch short videos, then it will be no problem for one and a half to two days of normal use.

"360 mobile phone N4 photography experience

360 mobile phone N4 is equipped with a 13-megapixel main camera, supports PDAF phase focusing, brings faster focusing speed, and has a large aperture F2.0 , 5P lens, and uses Sony's IMX258 sensor. For PDAF (phase focusing), this technology is actually introduced from digital SLR cameras to smartphones, which also means that it officially enters the field of smartphones. "Compared with detection technology, phase detection technology can focus on the target faster and more accurately, especially in darker scenes. The built-in phase detection sensor allows the lens to quickly make appropriate adjustments, which is comparable to ordinary sensors. Compared with taking photos with completely different effects

▲360 mobile phone N4 camera

Sony’s IMX258 sensor is a relatively mature sensor. IMX258 sensor size: 1/3 inch unit. Pixel size: 1.12μm, with PDAF phase focusing added, it can also be regarded as an upgraded version of IMX214, which is used on many thousand-yuan mobile phones, such as Xiaomi 4C, OnePlus X, etc.

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Photography interface

The photo interface of 360 mobile phone N4 has also been improved to some extent. You can see that there are many more photo modes on the photo interface. In addition, It provides a lot of filters, as well as some newly added functions, such as slow motion, watermark, taking pictures with voice, etc.

▲Beauty

For the first time, the 360 ??mobile phone N4 has a front-facing fill light, which can still easily take selfies in low-light environments. It supports Fotonation4.0 intelligent beauty. Choose the best shooting mode according to the environment, and then tailor the best beauty effect according to the gender, age, face shape, skin type, etc. of the subject. Whether it is a selfie of a couple or a gathering of friends, everyone on the screen is Just the right amount of beauty. In addition, the facial age measurement function has become a classic function of 360 OS. The age of the person taking the picture can be displayed through the camera. The accuracy of the age is no longer important, but the fun of this function is more important.

"Proofs:

▲360 mobile N4 proofs (click to enlarge the original image)

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360 mobile N4 proofs (click to enlarge) Original image)

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360 mobile phone N4 sample (click to enlarge the original image)

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360 mobile phone N4 sample (click to enlarge the original image)

360 mobile phone N4 uses a 13-megapixel main camera and uses Sony's IMX258 sensor The shooting effect is guaranteed to a certain extent. The details of some pictures are also relatively good. The colors of the pictures taken are relatively full. You can see that the metering and noise control are also handled relatively well. Overall, for a thousand-yuan mobile phone, The performance of this camera is still worthy of the price of this phone.

"360 Mobile Phone N4 Test Summary

As the successor of the great Note3, the 360 ??Mobile Phone N4 adheres to the 360 ??Mobile Phone N series. The "fun" positioning brings a 10-core CPU, 4GB of large memory, and 32GB of standard storage space. The 10-core CPU provides better performance, making the phone more enjoyable for users in daily use. The 4GB large memory can provide a larger memory running space for the mobile phone, so that future generations can open more applications on the phone without lag. The 32GB of body storage space can provide mobile phone users with more usable space. Not only can they install more apps and take more photos, but they can also accommodate more of the user's own things.

▲360 mobile phone N4

360 mobile phone N4 not only has the above excellent hardware configuration, but also has an excellent appearance design. The 360 ??mobile phone uses a 2.5D glass screen, with a black front and rear With a white color scheme, the entire body design is very rounded and feels more comfortable in the hand. Symmetrical design and circular elements run through the entire design of 360 Mobile Phone N4, which greatly enhances the aesthetics of the phone.

360 mobile phone N4 runs 360 OS, which has been upgraded to the bottom layer of Android 6.0. 360 OS is still safe, fast and power-saving. The 360 ??OS interface on the 360 ??mobile phone N4 has also undergone some minor improvements, making the system interface fresher and improving the operating experience. 360 OS has a number of black technologies, such as WeChat clones, one card with multiple numbers, location traversal, etc. Although these black technologies are very simple, they are often the small functions that users are most looking forward to.

▲360 mobile phone N4

360 mobile phone N4 also adds fast charging technology, which can perform 12V1.2A or 9V2A fast charging. It can fully charge the mobile phone battery in a short time, greatly shortening the charging time. The waiting time for charging only takes 5 minutes to charge and you can use it intensively for 1 hour.

The 360 ??mobile phone N4 is priced at 899 yuan, and the full Netcom version is priced at 999 yuan. It is currently the cheapest phone using the Helio X20 ten-core CPU, and uses 4GB of large memory, 32GB The body storage, as well as various other high-end configurations, are indeed very cost-effective for the price of 899 yuan.

The price of 899 yuan makes 360 mobile phone N4 the cheapest The 10-core mobile phone is the first mobile phone under a thousand yuan to support fast charging, and a mobile phone under a thousand yuan to provide 4G+32G storage.