Fly cirrus 1 fs502 white. Review of the Fly FS502 Cirrus smartphone: description, characteristics and reviews. Specifications and performance

Smartphones from the company Fly widely known to Russian users. For the most part, these are budget and fairly high-quality models with characteristics typical of so-called B-brand smartphones. Typically, such devices are based on platforms from MediaTek and run under far from new versions of operating systems, but this is not our case. Today in our editorial office there is a smartphone called FlyFS502 Cirrus 1, the main feature of which is a rather exotic platform Spreadtrum SC7731 and current version Android 5.1. We’ll find out what else this device can surprise you with today.

Specifications:

Screen: 5 inches, IPS, 1280x720 pixels, 293 ppi;
Processor: Spreadtrum SC7731, 4 cores, 1.2 GHz;
Graphics accelerator: Mali-400 MP2;
Operating system: Android 5.1;
RAM: 1 GB;
Built-in memory: 8 GB;
Memory card support: microSDHC up to 32 GB;
Communication: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,UMTS 900/2100 MHz;
SIM: Micro-SIM + Mini-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS);
Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1;
Navigation: GPS;
Cameras: main – 8 MP (autofocus, LED flash), front – 2 MP;
Sensors: proximity, illumination, gyroscope;
Battery: 2050 mAh, removable;
Dimensions: 142.7x72.45x8.8 mm;
Weight: 143.7 grams;
Recommended price: 6490 rubles.

Packaging and equipment

The device comes in a modest light box. On the front side there is an inscription with the name of the model and an image of clouds, because “cirrus” is translated as “cirrus clouds”. The main technical specifications in several languages are located on the back of the package.

Contents of delivery:

Smartphone FlyFS502 Cirrus 1;
Power unit;
USB-microUSB cable;
Headset;
Documentation (warranty card, user manual).

Everything is standard with the kit; the smartphone is equipped with only the essentials.

The included headphones are of rather modest quality; they are fine for conversations, but for listening to music you should immediately think about replacing them.

Design and management

FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 is made in the classic monoblock form factor. At first glance, we had a certain deja vu; the smartphone, with its body shape and general outline, is similar to the popular Google Nexus 5, even the mechanical buttons are located in the same way. The body materials are traditional. The front panel is completely closed protective glass, which resists scratches quite well. This glass has an oleophobic coating, which means it doesn’t get very dirty and can be easily wiped with a napkin. The frames around the screen are wide, which is a certain indicator of the rank of the device; after all, we have a very budget solution. The body of the smartphone has a clear and rather sharp shape, the corners are rounded quite a bit, the device looks masculine. The back cover is pleasant to the touch; it is made of thin ribbed plastic with a chrome logo in the center. The material is completely non-slip, so the smartphone does not try to slip out of your hand. The build quality is excellent, the elements fit very tightly to each other, there are no cracks, the case does not creak or crack.

Below the screen are three touch buttons- "Back", "Home" and "Menu". They are made in a style characteristic of Android 5.1. Medium brightness backlight.

Above the screen there is a speaker, front-camera 2 MP resolution, as well as a proximity and light sensor. The sensors work correctly, there are no complaints.

The main camera with LED flash is located in the upper left corner of the rear surface of the case. The resolution is 8 megapixels, there is autofocus. The photo quality is quite good, we'll talk about that a little later.

At the bottom there is a noticeable grille, under which the main speaker is hidden. The sound quality is average; at high volume levels, some extraneous crackling sounds are heard. The volume reserve is sufficient. It should be noted that the grille is flat, which means that when the smartphone is positioned with the speaker facing down, the sound is noticeably muffled.

Mechanical volume and power buttons are located on opposite sides of the case. On the right is the power button, on the left is the volume rocker. The location is ambiguous; adding sound with your index finger is not the most convenient thing to do. The buttons are plastic, the travel is short, pressing is almost silent. It is also worth noting the edging around the perimeter of the smartphone; it is plastic and without any shiny coating.

The audio output is on the top end, and the microUSB port is on the bottom. A hole with a microphone is noticeable next to the port.

Even despite the rather wide frames around the screen, the smartphone has compact dimensions. Dimensions are 142.7 by 72.45 mm, with a thickness of 8.8 mm. It fits perfectly in the hand and doesn’t tend to slip out. Takes up little space in your pocket. The weight, by the way, is just over 143 grams, which is also quite a bit. In general, the FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 doesn’t feel like a “shovel” at all; it’s a neat, compact smartphone.

The back cover is removable and opens without any problems. Under the cover is a battery, which we will talk about a little later, a slot for a microSDHC memory card and two slots for SIM cards. One Micro-SIM and one Mini-SIM card are used. Since there is only one radio module, SIM cards operate in alternating mode (Dual SIM Dual Standby). When talking on one card, the second one will be unavailable; this mode is typical for almost all budget (and not so budget) smartphones. One SIM card only works with GSM networks(2G), and the second with both GSM (2G) and UMTS (3G), LTE networks(4G) are unfortunately not supported.

Screen

The smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch screen with an IPS matrix, aspect ratio 16:9. The resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels, in principle, this is quite enough for such a diagonal. The pixel density of 293 ppi provides a smooth picture without “ladders” or individual dots along the edges of icons or letters. Color transitions are smooth and imperceptible. Color rendition is good, only a very slight shift towards the cold side is noticeable, but in everyday use hardly anyone will pay attention to this. The screen supports up to 5 simultaneous touches, which will be enough for any application.

The viewing angles are wide, which is typical even for inexpensive matrices. With significant deviations, the change in colors and brightness is minimal.

Illumination uniformity is quite good. Small areas of glare are visible only at the bottom of the screen, but during everyday use they do not cause any inconvenience.

Operating system and software

Cirrus 1 runs an operating system Android versions 5.1 Lollipop. And this fact cannot but rejoice, since on this moment This system is very current and even some more expensive models have not been updated to this version. any branded shell is missing, so we have the so-called “naked” Android.

The main desktop looks quite familiar, a clock with a calendar in the center, with Google search on top. At the bottom there are several folders with the most used applications, as well as icons for quick access to the main functions (phone, sms, browser and camera). The lowering curtain consists of two parts; if you pull it once, various notifications will appear in front of us; if you pull it again, you can see the control icons wireless networks, navigation and so on. A long press on an empty space on the desktop allows you to go to the settings menu for that very desktop. From here you can change the wallpaper, add widgets, or go to advanced settings.

Only applications are displayed in the menu. There are quite a lot of them, in addition to standard programs from Google there is a set of pre-installed software from the manufacturer, however, all of this is free, available in Google Play applications.

It is difficult to single out any of the applications; there is the Megogo online cinema, an application from banks, a selection of games, VKontakte, 2GIS and so on. Clean Master is also initially installed, with which you can easily clear memory of unnecessary files.

The "dialer" and the tool for writing sms are typical for Android 5.1, quite functional and convenient. The keyboard supports continuous text input.

Since the smartphone uses two SIM cards, functionality is also needed to switch between them. From the settings you can set the default card used for calls, SMS or data transfer. You can also set “Ask every time”, then when activating the Internet or making a call, the user will be asked which SIM card to use.

Performance and memory

Considering the technical characteristics of the smartphone, the Spreadtrum SC7731 hardware platform is of greatest interest. We haven’t seen smartphones on this platform before, so we don’t know what to expect from it. Judging by data from open sources, the Spreadtrum SC7731 is very close in performance to the MediaTek MT6582. Yes, the processor is far from new, but it is still used in budget solutions. In our case, we have 4 Cortex-A7 cores with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, a Mali-400 MP2 video core and 1 GB random access memory, of which about 400 MB are available to the user. Built-in memory 8 GB, about 5.5 GB available.

A set of combined and processor tests showed very average results, but given the price of the smartphone, this was quite expected. In the AnTuTu test we received 19323 points. seems to be good, but not in 2015.

The capabilities of the Mali-400 MP2 have long been known to everyone. Taking into account the resolution of 1280x720 pixels, it copes with its tasks quite well. NenaMark2 has almost 49 fps.

Now it’s worth talking about general impressions of performance. Everything in the interface is absolutely smooth, no significant freezes or lags. Internet surfing is comfortable, 5 open bookmarks in Chrome do not cause any discomfort. As for games, the smartphone is definitely not a gaming smartphone, but you can pass the time with simple time killers. Heavier games also run, but at low or medium settings. Asphalt 8 or Dead Trigger 2 work quite comfortably.

Multimedia

The smartphone, naturally, copes without problems with playing popular video and music formats from both internal memory, and from the network. The sound, as already mentioned, is not the best; at high volume levels the external speaker produces extraneous sounds, the sound in the headphones is not bad, but the supplied headphones are of rather poor quality, so it is better to replace them immediately. The AnTuTu Video Tester application showed contradictory results, it does not play at all or plays with problems the MKV format with a resolution of 2K and 4K, and video in the WMV format with a resolution of 1080P also did not work. but it should be noted that the most common files work without problems.

Wireless interfaces

FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 supports a basic set of wireless interfaces. cellular presented GSM standards 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS 900/2100 MHz, LTE is not supported. The reception quality of both 2G and 3G networks is excellent; no problems arose within the city during operation. For high-speed Internet access you can use Wi-Fi networks 802.11 a/b/g/n, signal reception is also reliable, a few meters from the router the scale shows the maximum value, the Internet speed is close to the stated tariff. Installed for navigation GPS module with A-GPS support. The “cold start” took no more than two minutes, 14 satellites were discovered, of which 5 were used.

Camera

The main camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels, has autofocus and flash. Although the camera sensor is far from advanced, it copes very well with photos. With sufficient lighting, the image turns out to be quite detailed and with natural colors. Under poor shooting conditions, of course, it is very difficult to obtain acceptable photo quality. The video is shot in Full HD resolution, the quality is also good.

As for the settings, there are quite a lot of them. Advanced users will be able to “play” with white balance, sensitivity, and so on. There are also ready-made presets for various shooting conditions.

Examples of photos:

The camera has an HDR mode; for an example of how this mode works, here is a photo. Left without HDR, right with HDR.

Example video:

Autonomous operation

The operation of the device is ensured lithium polymer battery capacity 2050 mAh. The battery, to be honest, is not impressive, but the relative thinness of the case did not allow installing a more capacious model. The battery is fully charged in just over 2 hours.

First of all, we checked the operating time under intensive load in the AnTuTu Tester battery test. From 100% to 14%, the smartphone was discharged in 3 hours, with the final score being 4756. Quite a bit. In everyday use, the charge lasts for a day of not very intensive use. While watching movies, the Cirrus 1 will last 6 hours; while playing games, the battery will run out in 4 hours. Thus, we see average autonomy indicators, typical for most budget smartphones with similar characteristics.

Eventually

FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 turned out to be quite balanced and nice smartphone. Yes, it sometimes lacks performance for games, it does not have record-breaking battery life or a super-high-quality screen, but all this is justified by its reasonable price. Cirrus 1 can surprise you, first of all, with the current version of the system and decent appearance, the smartphone looks quite high quality and expensive. The performance is enough for most everyday tasks, and other potential buyers of this device and it's not necessary.

The FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 price is currently 6,490 rubles, which is acceptable for this class of device.

Pros:

Good quality of materials and workmanship;
Good IPS screen;
Current version of the operating system;
Not a bad main camera.

Minuses:

Lack of LTE support.

Can budget smartphones not only be a compromise, but also delight their owner? Quite, and as we could see earlier, the current level of filling used in the entry-level segment has improved markedly over Lately. The strong competition, which is not inferior to the flagship segment, had a good influence. Today we got the Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 at our disposal, this is the first detailed review according to this model on the network. Its announcement took place at the end of August and its sales have already started.

At the time of testing, the average cost, according to the Yandex.Market service, was 7,590 rubles. This price offers an IPS HD screen, a neat body, Android 5.1, 1 GB of RAM and support for memory cards.

Video review of Fly FS502 Cirrus 1

Equipment

The smartphone is delivered in a compact package with bright printing. The technical specifications are described in detail on the reverse side.

The package includes: charging block nutrition, microUSB cable, headphones, set of technical documentation.

Appearance

Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 is designed in the form of a classic candy bar. And it looks very good for its budget. Sharp lines are combined with smooth transitions.

There will be only one color option available - black. Dimensions are 142.7 x 72.45 x 8.8 mm and weighs 143.7 grams. It fits comfortably in the hand, and the scenario of working with the fingers of one hand is quite comfortable.

The budget did not negatively affect the screen protection; glass is installed to protect it from scratches and damage. Additionally, there is a protruding side edge that raises the screen when placed on a flat surface.

The texture of the back cover is interesting, with a honeycomb pattern reminiscent of carbon fiber. Due to this, fingerprints are not visible and it does not slip out of your hands.

In the center of the lid there is a Fly logo, a camera unit with an LED flash in the corner and an elongated speaker grille at the bottom. It does not overlap with the palm.

The side face is flat, the power button is located on the right, and the volume rocker on the left. The position feels a little too high, requiring finger movement with a normal grip, but on the other hand, it reduces the number of false clicks.

Three more buttons on the Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 are located on the bottom frame; they are not backlit. On the top frame: front camera eye.

Unlike modern flagships, the case here is collapsible. The user can replace the battery without contacting service center. The lid fits tightly to the body; a little effort is needed to remove it.

Underneath there are two SIM compartments of different sizes, and there is also a slot for a microSD memory card.

The body is assembled perfectly, there are no creaks or play of parts.

Screen

A 5-inch S-IPS screen with HD resolution is installed. A great combination, this budget usually offers lower pixel densities. TO strengths We include maximum viewing angles and good color rendition.

The backlight is uniform, the maximum brightness level is at an average level. The image fades under straight lines sun rays. The picture is juicy, the fonts are legible.

Filling

The heart of the Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 is a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with an operating frequency of 1.2 GHz. These are Cortex A7 cores and Mali-400 MP2 graphics. The performance level is sufficient to perform everyday tasks and run undemanding 3D games. The interface works smoothly, without lags.

On board there is 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. Of these, 5.5 GB are available to the user upon first launch. Expansion available via microSD memory card.

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Battery

A battery with a capacity of 2050 mAh is responsible for autonomous operation. Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 will not please you for a long time battery life. On the other hand, most models now offer such capacity. This is enough here for 4.5 hours at maximum load and the entire working day with average activity. Charging with the supplied power supply takes about 2 hours.

Camera

Image quality issue modern smartphones- one of the most relevant when choosing a model for everyday use. Phones have successfully replaced point-and-shoot cameras, which is not surprising; they are always at hand, and you don’t need to carry a separate gadget with you to take photos. Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 has a combination of 8 and 2 megapixel cameras. The quality is acceptable, but only if there is sufficient lighting.

There are questions about the shutter speed; it takes about 1-2 seconds to refocus and frame. At night there is a lot of noise and problems with focusing. Video recording is carried out in Full HD format. The front camera is suitable for video communication.

Software

Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 runs an operating system Google Android 5.1 without a proprietary shell. It offers a clean interface with support for Google Play.

I didn’t like the large amount of pre-installed software, including games, online banking, clients social networks. Cleaning out unnecessary things will take time and go through settings.

Results on Fly FS502 Cirrus 1

Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 is a well-balanced budget smartphone with a nice design. Strengths include IPS HD display, dual SIM, 4-core processor, 8 GB of internal memory, support for memory cards, 8 MP camera, Android 5.1, FM radio. What you may not like here is the battery life and the outdated Bluetooth v2.1 protocol.

Specifications:

Screen: 5 inches, IPS, 1280x720 pixels, 293 ppi;
Processor: Spreadtrum SC7731, 4 cores, 1.2 GHz;
Graphics accelerator: Mali-400 MP2;
Operating system: Android 5.1;
RAM: 1 GB;
Built-in memory: 8 GB;
Memory card support: microSDHC up to 32 GB;
Communication: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz,UMTS 900/2100 MHz;
SIM: Micro-SIM + Mini-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS);
Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1;
Navigation: GPS;
Cameras: main – 8 MP (autofocus, LED flash), front – 2 MP;
Sensors: proximity, illumination, gyroscope;
Battery: 2050 mAh, removable;
Dimensions: 142.7x72.45x8.8 mm;
Weight: 143.7 grams;
Recommended price: 6490 rubles.

Packaging and equipment

Contents of delivery:

Smartphone FlyFS502 Cirrus 1;
Power unit;
USB-microUSB cable;
Headset;
Documentation (warranty card, user manual).

Everything is standard with the kit; the smartphone is equipped with only the essentials.

The included headphones are of rather modest quality; they are fine for conversations, but for listening to music you should immediately think about replacing them.

Design and management

FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 is made in the classic monoblock form factor. At first glance, we had a certain deja vu; the smartphone, with its body shape and general outline, is similar to the popular Google Nexus 5, even the mechanical buttons are located in the same way. The body materials are traditional. The front panel is completely covered with protective glass, which resists scratches quite well. This glass has an oleophobic coating, which means it doesn’t get very dirty and can be easily wiped with a napkin. The frames around the screen are wide, which is a certain indicator of the rank of the device; after all, we have a very budget solution. The body of the smartphone has a clear and rather sharp shape, the corners are rounded quite a bit, the device looks masculine. The back cover is pleasant to the touch; it is made of thin ribbed plastic with a chrome logo in the center. The material is completely non-slip, so the smartphone does not try to slip out of your hand. The build quality is excellent, the elements fit very tightly to each other, there are no cracks, the case does not creak or crack.

Below the screen there are three touch buttons - “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. They are made in a style characteristic of Android 5.1. Medium brightness backlight.

Above the screen there is a speaker, a front camera with a resolution of 2 MP, as well as a proximity and light sensor. The sensors work correctly, there are no complaints.

The audio output is on the top end, and the microUSB port is on the bottom. A hole with a microphone is noticeable next to the port.

The back cover is removable and opens without any problems. Under the cover is a battery, which we will talk about a little later, a slot for a microSDHC memory card and two slots for SIM cards. One Micro-SIM and one Mini-SIM card are used. Since there is only one radio module, SIM cards operate in alternating mode (Dual SIM Dual Standby). When talking on one card, the second one will be unavailable; this mode is typical for almost all budget (and not so budget) smartphones. One SIM card works only with GSM (2G) networks, and the second with both GSM (2G) and UMTS (3G), LTE (4G) networks, unfortunately, are not supported.

Screen

The viewing angles are wide, which is typical even for inexpensive matrices. With significant deviations, the change in colors and brightness is minimal.

Illumination uniformity is quite good. Small areas of glare are visible only at the bottom of the screen, but during everyday use they do not cause any inconvenience.

Operating system and software

Cirrus 1 runs Android operating system version 5.1 Lollipop. And this fact cannot but rejoice, since at the moment this system is very relevant and even some more expensive models have not been updated to this version. there is no proprietary shell, so we have the so-called “naked” Android.

The main desktop looks quite familiar, a clock with a calendar in the center, with Google search on top. At the bottom there are several folders with the most used applications, as well as icons for quick access to the main functions (phone, sms, browser and camera). The lowering curtain consists of two parts; if you pull it once, various notifications will appear in front of us; if you pull it again, you will see icons for managing wireless networks, navigation, and so on. A long press on an empty space on the desktop allows you to go to the settings menu for that very desktop. From here you can change the wallpaper, add widgets, or go to advanced settings.

The "dialer" and the tool for writing sms are typical for Android 5.1, quite functional and convenient. The keyboard supports continuous text input.

Performance and memory

Considering the technical characteristics of the smartphone, the Spreadtrum SC7731 hardware platform is of greatest interest. We haven’t seen smartphones on this platform before, so we don’t know what to expect from it. Judging by data from open sources, the Spreadtrum SC7731 is very close in performance to the MediaTek MT6582. Yes, the processor is far from new, but it is still used in budget solutions. In our case, we have 4 Cortex-A7 cores with an operating frequency of 1.2 GHz, a Mali-400 MP2 video core and 1 GB of RAM, of which about 400 MB is available to the user. Built-in memory 8 GB, about 5.5 GB available.

The capabilities of the Mali-400 MP2 have long been known to everyone. Taking into account the resolution of 1280x720 pixels, it copes with its tasks quite well. NenaMark2 has almost 49 fps.

Multimedia

The smartphone, naturally, copes without problems with playing popular video and music formats both from internal memory and from the network. The sound, as already mentioned, is not the best, at high volume levels the external speaker produces extraneous sounds, the sound in the headphones is not bad, but the supplied headphones are of rather poor quality, so it is better to replace them immediately. The AnTuTu Video Tester application showed contradictory results, it does not play at all or plays with problems the MKV format with a resolution of 2K and 4K, and video in the WMV format with a resolution of 1080P also did not work. but it should be noted that the most common files work without problems.

Wireless interfaces

FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 supports a basic set of wireless interfaces. Cellular communications are represented by GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS 900/2100 MHz standards; LTE is not supported. The reception quality of both 2G and 3G networks is excellent; no problems arose within the city during operation. For high-speed Internet access, you can use Wi-Fi networks 802.11 a/b/g/n, signal reception is also reliable, a few meters from the router the scale shows the maximum value, the Internet speed is close to the stated tariff. For navigation, a GPS module with A-GPS support is installed. The “cold start” took no more than two minutes, 14 satellites were discovered, of which 5 were used.

Camera

Examples of photos:

The camera has an HDR mode; for an example of how this mode works, here is a photo. Left without HDR, right with HDR.

Example video:

Autonomous operation

The device is powered by a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 2050 mAh. The battery, to be honest, is not impressive, but the relative thinness of the case did not allow installing a more capacious model. The battery is fully charged in just over 2 hours.

First of all, we checked the operating time under intensive load in the AnTuTu Tester battery test. From 100% to 14%, the smartphone was discharged in 3 hours, with the final score being 4756. Quite a bit. In everyday use, the charge lasts for a day of not very intensive use. While watching movies, the Cirrus 1 will last 6 hours; while playing games, the battery will run out in 4 hours. Thus, we see average battery life, typical for most budget smartphones with similar characteristics.

Eventually

FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 turned out to be a completely balanced and pleasant smartphone. Yes, it sometimes lacks performance for games, it does not have record-breaking battery life or a super-high-quality screen, but all this is justified by its reasonable price. The Cirrus 1 can surprise you, first of all, with the current version of the system and decent appearance; the smartphone looks quite high quality and expensive. The performance is enough for most everyday tasks, and potential buyers of this device don’t need anything else.

The FlyFS502 Cirrus 1 price is currently 6,490 rubles, which is acceptable for this class of device.

Pros:

Good quality of materials and workmanship;
Good IPS screen;
Current version of the operating system;
Not a bad main camera.

Minuses:

Lack of LTE support.

Inexpensive smartphone with operating system Android 5.1 Lollipop exists. The hero of today's review: Fly FS502 Cirrus 1! While other manufacturers announce one device after another on the “lollipop”, while having a lot of problems with updating the operating system for the rest of the line, Fly releases a modern solution, which, most importantly, is inexpensive.

Specifications and performance

Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 is powered by a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor with clock frequency 1.2 GHz. The processor is supported by 1 GB of RAM and a Mali-400 graphics accelerator. The smartphone has 8 GB of memory for storing personal data and a slot for microSDHC memory cards. Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 is equipped with all popular wireless interfaces, including GPS.

The device works quite quickly and reliably. In the browser Google Chrome there are also no brakes. HD videos are also easy to play. Heavy games launch, but run with noticeable slowdowns. AnTuTu ranked Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 on a par with .

Design

The smartphone is available only in black. All keys and connectors are located traditionally.

The back cover is made of textured plastic that is pleasant to the touch. The lid is removable and fits tightly and securely to the body. Despite the fact that the case is plastic, the smartphone leaves an extremely positive impression: pleasant texture and good build quality.

The five-inch display largely determines physical dimensions gadget. Dimensions: 142x73x8 mm, the gadget weighs 144 grams.

Screen

The 5-inch screen has a resolution of 1280×720 pixels. Thanks to the IPS matrix, it has large viewing angles. We also note good color rendition, although there is a slight shift to a cooler range.

As for brightness, it is sufficient to read small print in sunlight.

In general, the smartphone display leaves only positive impressions. It should be noted that the HD resolution is ideal for this diagonal - the image does not fall apart into pixels, and the gradients are smooth.

Camera

The main camera of the Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 is equipped with an 8 megapixel sensor, it also has autofocus and an LED flash.

Despite the not-so-modern sensor, the camera copes with its duties quite well. In good lighting, the pictures come out great. Flash is also good. Unfortunately, there is no panorama shooting function.

The video is recorded in Full HD resolution and turns out well.

The front 2-megapixel camera is probably only suitable for video communication sessions: the color rendition is disappointing.

Results

Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 - nice good smartphone, which may surprise, first of all, the new operating room Android system 5.1 on board. The device also has good hardware, an excellent screen and a high-quality camera. The device is quite nice, even though it is made of plastic. You can buy a new Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 for 7,600 rubles.

Video review of Fly FS502 Cirrus 1

Many will say that there are no budget gadgets on the brand new Android 5.1 (Lollipop) platform, but they are wrong. While venerable companies present on the market mobile devices one device after another at the tempting “five”, while gaining a lot negative reviews Due to problems with updating the platform, the Fly brand is releasing a modern and intelligent solution in the form of Cirrus 1, and with a very affordable price tag. Many people perceived the new brainchild of the scandalous company with justifiable bias, but let’s see what the British designers came up with.

So, the subject of today’s review is the Fly FS502 Cirrus 1 smartphone. Let’s look at the main characteristics of the gadget, outline the advantages and disadvantages of the model, and also consider the opinions of experts in this field and reviews of ordinary device owners.

Contents of delivery

Fly FS502 Cirrus is packaged in an ordinary and unremarkable white box. There is no image of the device itself with a beautiful girl or man, but a small stripe reflects the sky panorama, apparently for romantic people. Behind the box you can see the most “delicious” characteristics of the smartphone and standard badges with awards at some unfamiliar exhibitions.

Completeness:

Fly FS502 phone itself;
network Charger at 1A;
removable battery;
micro-USB cable for charging and synchronization with a PC;
stereo headset;
manual (including in Russian);
warranty card.

The equipment is modest, which is quite consistent with the budget segment. You won’t see any covers, films, brackets and other accessories familiar to premium models in the box, but maybe that’s for the best, because each accessory significantly adds to the cost Fly phone FS502 Cirrus. The price of the gadget is more than affordable for its characteristics, and after purchasing you can immediately start using it, and if you don’t have enough of something, you can always buy what you need (also inexpensively) on the brand’s shelves.

Appearance

The device has a monoblock form factor and arrived in the store in just one color scheme - black. The lower front part is reserved for the familiar Android buttons “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. The navigation design is made in the appropriate style for Lollipop - Material.

In the upper left part there is a 2 MP front camera with proximity and light sensors, as well as a motion sensor. On the left side there is a volume rocker and on the other side there is a key to turn off the device. The bottom end is occupied by a micro-USB interface, and the top is a 3.5 mm “mini-jack” for a headset.

Design Features

The back panel of the Fly FS502 has high-quality plastic with a dotted texture. The lid is removable, but sits in the grooves very tightly. No backlash or gaps were noticed in the contact area. Underneath there is a compartment for battery and micro-to-mini SIM card interfaces, as well as a section for external SD drives.

On the left rear side of the Fly FS502 there is a peephole for the main camera, and just below it there is an LED flash. In addition, on the back cover there is a brand logo and at the very bottom there is a decorative speaker grille.

Despite the fact that the body design uses mostly plastic, the gadget leaves an extremely positive impression. Users in their reviews note a well-made texture on the rear panel, which does not allow the device to slip out of their hands, and the overall build quality does not raise any complaints: no creaks, no crunches, no backlashes, that is, nothing that is typical for the budget segment.

Ergonomics

Fly FS502 has a 5-inch screen, and this largely determines technical dimensions gadget. The device has standard dimensions for its class - 143 x 73 x 9 mm and weighs 144 grams. The display frame around the perimeter, 4 mm wide, does not particularly stand out, but is noticeable to the touch.

Five-inch devices no longer seem like something unusual, and they are called “shovels” less and less often, and in the case of the Fly FS502 this is especially true. The device feels comfortable in the palm thanks to its rounded edges, and it is very convenient to use it with one hand.

Judging by user reviews, even despite the not entirely standard layout of the interfaces, it is easy to operate for both right-handers and left-handers. For the former, the volume rocker is located exactly under the index finger, and the power button is under the thumb, and for the latter, it’s the other way around. In addition, despite touch navigation, the bezels around the display do not seem too large, so there is more than enough space for a desktop.

Screen

The gadget received a more or less sensible IPS matrix with a layout of 1280 x 720 pixels. The density of 293 ppi is quite enough for a comfortable HD resolution, and individual pixels are not visible even upon close examination.

Thanks to IPS technology, viewing angles are good level. The same can be said about color rendering. Users in their reviews note a slight shift to a cooler gamma and the absence of any color temperature settings, but the overall impressions of the picture are mostly positive.

The screen brightness is enough to work on a sunny day, and adaptive adjustment allows you to quickly navigate the environment. The image looks natural, and the transitions from one gamma to another are imperceptible and smooth.

Performance

The device is equipped with a good set of chipsets. The Spreadtrum SC8830 processor is responsible for performance. four cores(1.2 GHz). One gigabyte of RAM is enough to perform most tasks and gaming applications.

For data storage, 8 GB of internal memory is provided, of which approximately 5 GB is available to the user, but if this is not enough, you can always expand the volume using external SD drives (up to 32 GB).

The smartphone interface works quickly and confidently, and all desktop elements switch as expected and without delay. Fans of Google Chrome will also not see any friezes, brakes and other lags that they are used to seeing in budget models.

Gaming applications launch and run without problems, but for particularly “heavy” games you will have to reset the graphics settings to medium or minimum levels. Videos, music and other content are played easily and also without lags.

Autonomous operation

The gadget received a removable battery with a capacity of 2050 mAh. For the Android brethren, this is considered a small volume, but the not so powerful filling allows you to work with the device a lot.

When the device is fully loaded with adaptive brightness, surfing the Internet and watching video content in high resolution The battery lasted almost 8 hours. In one hour, in “heavy” gaming applications, about a quarter of the charge disappears, and when working only with video, the battery drains at a rate of 15% of the charge per hour.

Users in their reviews calmly perceived the available battery life. They are already accustomed to quickly discharging Android gadgets, and the FS502 model even outperforms most budget devices in terms of autonomy.

Summarizing

Fly FS502 (the price of which is about 6,000 rubles) is a pleasant smartphone in many respects. One of the main features that may surprise you with a budget gadget is the presence of the Lollipop system (Android 5.1) in the platform. This also includes a very good set of chipsets for its segment and excellent communication capabilities.

The device looks solid, nice, and you can’t call it cheap. In addition, the presence of high-quality plastic and textured back cover, which prevents the smartphone from slipping out of your hands, leaves only positive impressions on most users.

Overall the device was a success. Despite minor shortcomings, I can recommend it to anyone.