Homtom HT20 Pro 32 GB / 3 GB
 | Outdated Product "Die Hard" in a characteristic protective outfit that protects the inside of the smartphone from external influences in accordance with the requirements of the IP68 standard. The stiffening ribs protruding on the sides of the case absorb the impact energy when the device falls, but in order to maintain confidence in their effectiveness, it is advisable to drop the gadget from a small height (1.2 metres). The 4.7-inch HD screen of the Homtom HT20 Pro is additionally protected by Gorilla Glass. A retired MediaTek MT6753 processor is installed inside the device, which, however, has enough power not only to perform everyday tasks, but also to turn many games (albeit not at maximum settings). The amount of memory on board the smartphone was distributed in the ratio of 3 GB RAM (operational) aga...inst 32 GB ROM (permanent). Photo and video shooting is carried out by a 16 MP main camera with f / 2.2 aperture and a simpler 8 MP front camera. Uncharacteristic for this class of devices is a fingerprint scanner, a place for which was found on the rear panel. |
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"Die Hard" in a characteristic protective outfit that protects the inside of the smartphone from external influences in accordance with the requirements of the IP68 standard. The stiffening ribs protruding on the sides of the case absorb the impact energy when the device falls, but in order to maintain confidence in their effectiveness, it is advisable to drop the gadget from a small height (1.2 metres).
The 4.7-inch HD screen of the Homtom HT20 Pro is additionally protected by Gorilla Glass. A retired MediaTek MT6753 processor is installed inside the device, which, however, has enough power not only to perform everyday tasks, but also to turn many games (albeit not at maximum settings). The amount of memory on board the smartphone was distributed in the ratio of 3 GB RAM (operational) against 32 GB ROM (permanent). Photo and video shooting is carried out by a 16 MP main camera with f / 2.2 aperture and a simpler 8 MP front camera. Uncharacteristic for this class of devices is a fingerprint scanner, a place for which was found on the rear panel.
The brainchild of the Chinese brand Homtom with the name of the HT20 Pro model is an inexpensive “SUV” with a harsh masculine character and a decent electronic “hardware”, as for a class of all-protected mobile devices.
Electronic hardware
At the heart of the device is not the freshest, but more than once “run-in” on board many smartphones, the 8-core MediaTek MT6753 chip. 3 GB of “RAM” are called upon to give it more strength for the confident tossing and turning of modern applications. To store user data, the device has 32 GB of permanent memory. If this volume seems not enough, it seems possible to expand the capacity of the standard storage by retrofitting the Homtom HT20 Pro with a microSD flash drive (inserted into a separate slot, regardless of two SIM cards). It is noteworthy that a fingerprint sensor protects personal information from unauthorized access — an addition unusual for the kind of smartphones "in armor".
Protective properties
The body of the gadget is not afraid of dust, dirt, half-hour dives under water and falls from a height of 1.2 metres. You can get to its "insides" after unscrewing a dozen tiny screws that provide a snug fit stylized carbon fiber cover. In addition, the front panel of the smartphone is covered with shock-resistant Gorilla Glass, which protects the 4.7-inch screen of the device from damage. The display displays a picture in a typical HD resolution (1280x720 pixels), and taking into account the small diagonal, individual pixels are absolutely not visible on it.
Optimal balance
In many reviews of the model, there are complaints about the insufficiently good audibility of speech in telephone conversations from the interlocutor. The problem arises because of the protective membrane that protects the microphone from moisture. The solution to the issue is achieved by increasing the sensitivity of the microphone in the engineering menu. Finally, it is worth mentioning decent cameras in the equipment of the "SUV": 16 MP main photo module and 8 MP front camera. With serious solutions for mobile photography, of course, they will not be able to compete on equal terms, but in their segment the cameras turned out to be quite competitive. As a result, Homtom HT20 Pro can be safely called an optimally balanced rugged smartphone both in terms of functionality and price.