Xplay3S is the world's first Quad HD mobile phone, and also the world's first Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 high-frequency version of MSM8974AB processor mobile phone. I believe you will be very interested in the display effect and actual application of the "2K screen". In addition, what is the performance improvement of the MSM8974AB compared with the ordinary Snapdragon 800? We can find answers to these questions from this detailed evaluation.
This evaluation uses the Xplay3S engineering machine. Since the Vivo official was still updating the firmware before the deadline, the performance and photography tests were based on the 1.13.0 version of the system (compiled on February 12, 2014).
Configuration List
From the configuration of vivo Xplay3S, there are too many highlights. First of all, the processor MSM8974AB is the most high-end model of Snapdragon 800. It is higher in GPU and RAM frequency than the general MSM8974, bringing more powerful graphics performance and memory bandwidth. The 6-inch 2560 * 1440 screen is also the first time to appear on the phone. The huge RAM capacity of 3G is also the first time to appear on non Korean mobile phones. 32G ROM, 13 megapixel F1.8 camera, 5 megapixel F2.4 front, 3200mAh dual LTE, etc. are high-end configurations. As a member of the vivo HiFi mobile phone, the audio function of the Xplay3S is also unambiguous. It combines the advantages of X3 and Xplay, and uses the strong combination of ES9018K2M and OPA2604.
appearance
Xplay3S is quite different from the previous X series products in terms of packaging. It adopts flat design ▼
Open the box and divide it into left and right sides. The left side is the mobile phone, and the right side is the accessories ▼
The front design is very similar to Xplay. Of course, the screen share is much higher than that of Xplay 3S ▼
Front 5 million pixels, F2.4 camera ▼
The design of touch keys is reserved at the bottom, with white backlight ▼
The width of the front panel frame of Xplay3S is 2.1mm, but the total frame thickness (screen black edge+front panel width+side metal frame) is 4.58mm ▼
The front panel border plus the black edge of the screen is about 2.61mm ▼
Due to the narrow left and right borders, and the better control of the upper and lower borders, the screen proportion of the Xplay3S has reached an exaggerated 80.17%
The Xplay3S abandons the previous "three-stage" design and uses the design of a whole white back cover ▼
The camera part has a strange shape, because the fingerprint identification module is added below. In addition to fingerprint identification, it is also a key that can be used to light the screen. There is a led fill light between the camera and fingerprint identification ▼
Exaggerated speaker design ▼
The all metal middle frame is a highlight of the Xplay3S. It is also very textured when held ▼
On the right side of the fuselage are the volume key and power key ▼
SIM card slot ▼ on the left
3.5mm headphone connector ▼ on the top
At the bottom is the call microphone and microUSB interface ▼
The size of the Xplay3S screen has reached 6 inches, which will certainly have an impact on the single hand operation. Here we also compare the single hand operation of Xplay. Using a third-party drawing application to draw out the operating range with one hand, we can see that the Xplay3S is often holding a single hand because the screen is too large. The operating range is really small ▼
The operating range of Xplay (5.7 inch screen) is slightly larger. PS: Please forgive our sister's paper. She can't even draw a circle with a big mobile phone
Xplay3S Two handed Holding Operation ▼
screen
The Xplay3S is the world's first mobile phone with a 2K level screen. The screen resolution is 2560 * 1440, the screen size is 6 inches, and the PPI is up to 490. The fineness can be said to be unprecedented. The Xplay3S screen adopts LTPS process and AHVA ultra visual angle high definition technology, and is manufactured by Youda ▼
We have been exposed to many 5-inch 1080P screens before, and their PPI has also reached 445. At the level of more than 400PPI, the difference between the two is actually small from the perspective of fineness. We use OPPO N1 (5.9-inch 1080P, 377PPI), which has a relatively similar screen size, for comparison. We use a macro lens to shoot the screen and compare the fineness of the two screens. Both screens are standard RGB arrays. If there is no comparison, the display effect of both screens can meet the needs of most users. When the two are compared together, it can still be seen that there is a gap in fineness. The edge of the Xplay3S should be smoother when displaying fonts. Therefore, I think that the upper 2K resolution can improve a certain effect when the size of the screen is more than 5.9 inches, but if it is only about 5 inches of 1080P screen, it is difficult for us to distinguish between them and the Xplay3S in terms of fineness (left N1, right Xplay3S) ▼
Next is the color performance. The color gamut data officially provided by Xplay3S is 70% sRGB. We also used the previous generation product Xplay and N1 with similar size for comparison. In the test, the SLR was used for remake, and the camera manually adjusted the color temperature to 6500k.
Solid color contrast (left Xplay, middle Xplay3S, right N1) ▼
The red color of Xplay has shifted to orange. The red color of N1 is more colorful, while the performance of Xplay3S is relatively good
Solid color contrast (left Xplay, middle Xplay3S, right N1) ▼
The green of Xplay is bright, but the Xplay3S is slightly dim
Solid color contrast (left Xplay, middle Xplay3S, right N1) ▼
N1 is dim when it displays blue, and the performance of the two vivo machines is similar
Solid color contrast (left Xplay, middle Xplay3S, right N1) ▼
There is a big difference in white. Xplay is obviously red, Xplay3S is slightly red, and N1 is already obviously green
Solid color contrast (left Xplay, middle Xplay3S, right N1) ▼
There is nothing to say about black... The display of black is also Super AMOLED, which will be more impressive, and the three mobile phones tested this time all have a certain degree of light leakage
Bright color contrast (upper N1, middle Xplay3S, lower Xplay) ▼
N1 is obviously green, Xplay is red, and the color restored by Xplay3S is relatively accurate.
Original drawing ▼
Display red system contrast (upper N1, middle Xplay3S, lower Xplay) ▼
N1 red performance is closer to the original image, but the green outside the focus is too moving... The Xplay screen is white, and the red saturation of the Xplay3S is lower, so the overall feeling is good.
Original drawing ▼
Display green system contrast (upper N1, middle Xplay3S, lower Xplay) ▼
N1 and Xplay3S performed well, and Xplay was slightly yellow.
Original drawing ▼
White saturation contrast (upper N1, middle Xplay3S, lower Xplay, the more squares you see, the better) ▼
The performance of the three is almost the same, which can be basically seen in 251, but it will be more reluctant in 252
Contrast of black saturation (upper N1, middle Xplay3S, lower Xplay, the more squares you see, the better) ▼
The saturation of Xplay3S and Xplay is similar, and 2 can be seen (Xplay just leaks light at the lower right corner, slightly affecting), while N1 is relatively poor, showing 3
Visual angle comparison (left Xplay, middle Xplay3S, right N1), this picture is needless to say, both sides are beginning to turn white, and the Xplay3S is relatively normal ▼
Visual angle comparison (left Xplay, right upper Xplay3S, right lower N1) ▼
N1 and Xplay3S perform well in this angle, and Xplay is slightly white
In the brightness test, the official data of vivo shows that the screen brightness of the Xplay3S reaches 500 cd/m ². What will happen in the actual measurement? We use a LCD brightness meter to measure, and the brightness of the Xplay3S reaches 488cd/m ², close to the nominal value
The brightness of the previous generation of Xplay is only 429cd/m ² ▼
However, N1 is only 425cd/m ², both of which are quite different from Xplay3S. Higher brightness can provide better outdoor visibility ▼
From the above tests, we can see that the screen performance of the Xplay3S is very satisfactory. The ultra-high fineness, good color restoration, visual angle and brightness are really a high-quality screen.
UI
Xplay3S uses its own Funtouch OS. Although we have experienced this system on the previous generation of Xplay, because of the hardware features of Xplay3S itself, vivo has added some new functions to this system. Let's take a look.
Xplay3S uses the Android 4.3 based Funtouch OS, with kernel version 3.4.0 ▼
It seems that there is little difference between the launcher and the Xplay3S, and the design of the secondary menu has been canceled ▼
Press the menu key to edit the contents of the launcher, including desktop theme, screen cutting effect, widgets, etc. ▼
The drop-down list only displays time and notification, so it is relatively simple ▼
The concept of pull-up bar has been added to the Xplay3S, where you can see brightness adjustment, multi task management and shortcut switch, which also reminds us of iOS7. Pressing and holding the Home key at the same time also calls up the pull-up bar directly, rather than a special multi task menu ▼
For mobile phones with large screens such as Xplay3S, it is much easier to operate the pull-up bar than the pull-down bar, and it can also be easily called out when the phone is held normally.
The lock screen interface is similar to Xplay. Personalized avatar can be added with gif, and various unlocking styles can be customized ▼
The setting interface adopts white as the main key, and the menu layout is also different from the native Android ▼
In the sound setting, you can adjust the working mode of the dual speakers, as well as SRS Max-V, HiFi mode and other options ▼
HiFi mode can support third-party applications, but you need to open ▼ in the sound option after installation
The engineering version of Xplay3S can normally use Google services ▼
There are some common setting options in more settings. It's a bit confusing to put them in such a "hidden" place ▼
There is a big item "Smart" in the setting options, which includes intelligent body feeling, levitation multi task, single hand operation and other settings ▼
Smart walk in intelligent body sense, with a variety of off screen gestures, such as sliding up to unlock, sliding down to take photos, etc. In the off screen state, you can open specific functions through various gestures ▼
Air wake is a unique function of Xplay3S. By pressing the back button and drawing M, V, S and other gestures in the air, you can open music playing and various custom applications ▼
Suspended multitasking is also a feature of Xplay. The Xplay3S has a 6-inch large screen, which can be easily operated by one hand. The small screen suspended window supports a maximum resolution of 4 inches 1350 * 760 ▼
System application
Dialing, of course, also supports the two common functions of T9 and the place where the incoming call belongs ▼
Information, support privacy information, timed SMS and other functions ▼
Album, support arranging ▼ according to timeline and folder
performance
As the world's first mobile phone with 2K screen, the Xplay3S is also equipped with a strong enough platform. It is the world's first MSM8974AB mobile phone. At the same time, the Xplay3S is also the third mobile phone brand to use 3G Ram after Samsung and Fantai, and certainly the first mobile phone in China to use 3G Ram.
As the high-end model of Snapdragon 800, what is the improvement of MSM8974AB compared with MSM8974? We can use the following table to compare ▼
Although the CPU performance of the MSM8X74 is not improved compared with the 2265MHz MSM8X74, the MSM8X74AB has improved in GPU frequency, memory frequency, and ISP frequency. The GPU frequency increase will greatly benefit the graphics performance, and the larger memory bandwidth can better support higher resolution screens. The combination of MSM8974AB and 2K screens on the Xplay3S has never been seen in other products, so this performance test will be very interesting.
Before testing the performance, let's take a look at some hardware information of the Xplay3S:
Android version 4.3, total running internal test reached 2854MB, available 1667MB, very good performance, available storage space 23824MB ▼
The CPU model is MSM8974AB, with four cores, and the frequency ranges from 300MHz to 2265MHz. Since the system is based on Android 4.3, it also supports OpenGL ES3.0. The GPU driver version is V53 ▼
Since we are testing Qualcomm SoC's mobile phones, we certainly need to see how much "physique" is popular on the mobile phones (for Qualcomm SoC's physique, see this article: )
We use the RE Manager to open d/apuck/pvs_bin, and we can see that the machine constitution we used in the test is 10. It should also be noted here that the PVS level of MSM8X74AB is different from our common MSM8X74. The previous MSM8X74 constitution is from 0 to 7, and the maximum frequency difference of each level is 0.25v. The MSM8X74AB and MSM8X74AC range from 0 to 15, and the maximum frequency difference of each level is 0.1v. So the physique 10 here belongs to the upper middle physique level ▼
Here, the MSM8974AB voltmeter with PVS=10 is released. It can be seen that 2265MHz ▼ can only be operated at 1100mv
In addition, it should be noted that PVS=10 does not mean that other Xplay3S are the same. This is totally a competition for character. The one that I used to play with during the Xplay3S conference is PVS=12 ▼
Once again, the following test is based on an Xplay3S with a "physique" of 10. In addition, the official retail version of the firmware will enhance the optimization, so the user's mobile experience is likely to be different from the performance in the article.
Before testing the performance, in order to ensure that the performance of the phone can be brought into full play, we opened the built-in "extreme mode" ▼
In the performance test part, we continue the theoretical score test, CPU general performance test and game test:
Theoretical run test
According to the evaluation of An Tu Tu, this is really an old friend. The total score of Xplay3S is also at a relatively high level. More than 36000 points is also an ideal score, which is almost the highest score in mobile phones nowadays. ▼
By observing the GPU score, although we know that the 578MHz Adreno 330 has very powerful graphics performance, it can still achieve nearly 10000 points for the 3D graphics test of Anthare, which is no different from the 1080P+Adreno 330 device, so this test cannot see the impact of 2K resolution on performance ▼
Pi, the score of Xplay3S is also the normal level of 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 ▼
GFXBench 2.7.2
This is a commonly used graphic performance test. At the time of the deadline, a new version 3.0 has been launched, and the old version can also be officially "retired". In the GFXBench 2.5 Egypt HD Offscreen test, we got 71 frames of good results, which is also significantly higher than the 450 MHz Adreno 330 phone. In the GFXBench 2.7 T-Rex HD Offscreen test, the number of frames of the Xplay3S is also quite high, reaching 28 frames. It can be seen that the strength of the high-frequency Adreno 330 is really strong ▼
GFXBench 3.0
This is a new version of GFXBench, which provides a new "Manhattan" test scenario. OpenGL ES 3.0 is required for this test, so devices with Android versions less than 4.3 or iOS devices other than A7 will not be eligible for this test. In the Offscreen test, the Xplay3S scored 11 frames as well as the iPhone 5S, which is famous for its graphics performance. But after the Onscreen test, the number of frames of the Xplay3S has reached 6.4. It seems that the high resolution load is still considerable ▼
BaseMark X
Off screen scores are higher than normal low-frequency Adreno 330 scores. On screen frames are slightly lower due to resolution problems ▼
3DMark 1.2 (Ice Storm Unlimited test)
From the score of Xplay3S, the graphics test 2 and physical test frames are high, ranking top. While graph test 1 gives full play to general ▼
To test and compare the number of graphic frames, we chose the Xiaomi 3 Unicom version of the same MSM8974AB, the iPhone 5S with G6430, the Galaxy Note 3 with Mali-T628mp6, and the Xiaomi 3 mobile version of Geforce ULP (Tegra 4) as the comparison ▼
From the test results, Adreno 330@578MHz The graphics performance of is still eye-catching. However, due to the resolution, the number of frames tested in On screen will decrease significantly. Of course, this is also what we expected.
CPU general performance test
Sunspider 1.0.2 (tested with Chrome Beta V33), the performance of the Xplay3S is also similar to the Snapdragon 800 previously tested, so it can be seen that there is almost no difference ▼ between the CPU side MSM8X74AB and MSM8X74 at the same frequency
GBA simulator
Using the built-in Benchmark using GBA.emu (1.5.12), the test object is a 14KB bios.zip. This test can more accurately reflect the CPU's computing power, and the Xplay3S frame number also plays a normal ▼
Video software decoding
Video software decoding is also an important test item to measure the general performance of CPU. This test item tests the multithreading performance of CPU, which is different from video hard solution. It is a method to test the general computing power of CPU, and multi-core processors will be used. The following tests use BSPlayer 1.9.153 version, and the video used is 1080P ref16 FPS60 MP4 video, The average frame number of Xplay3S is 38 ▼
Game Test
The game test is one of the highlights of this evaluation. On the one hand, we can learn about the performance of MSM8974AB, and on the other hand, we can see how high the 2K screen requires hardware. Our test uses three common large-scale racing games
Real racing car 3 (version 2.0.2) ▼
Game frame number curve ▼
In the test, the first track in the game was used. From the actual frame number, the average frame number was 37.7, which was fairly good
Wild drag racing 7 (version 1.1.1) ▼
Game frame number curve ▼
Using the Shanghai track test, the average frame number is 23.6. Since the game version has not been updated for some time, the optimization of Snapdragon 800 may not be very good
Top Speed 17 (version 1.0.50) ▼
Game frame number curve ▼
It is basically the same as the average frame number of the real car 3, and the frame number is more stable from the curve
In addition, we use Qualcomm's "Royal" frequency detection tool trepn to detect the frequency during the game. We can see that the CPU is stable at 1.5GHz, the GPU is stable at 578MHz, and the GPU can maintain the highest frequency operation. We should give praise ▼
Video decoding
In the past, the performance of Snapdragon 800's video hard solution in the test is impressive. What about the performance of Xplay3S's hard solution? Let's test some videos in mainstream formats. BSPlayer, MXLayer and built-in player are used in the test.
Video list:
720P group
FLV AOM OP, 1280 × 720, H.263
MP4 Jay Chou's Double Cut Staff, 1280 × 720, H.264 High Profile L5.1, Bit rate 17M
AVI The Circle of Realm trailer, 1280 × 720, Xvid
WMV Microsoft WMVHD official video, 1280 × 720, VC-1, MP@HL
RMVB Dark God Theater, 1280 × 720, RV40
1080P group
MP4 Clannad OP ,1920×1080, H.264 High Profile L5. ref16
MKV Conan Theater Edition 15 trailer, 1920 × 1080, H.264 Main Profile L4.0, Audio coding AC-3
WMV Microsoft WMVHD official video, 1440 × 1080, VC-1, MP@HL
MP4 2160×1440,ref3,fps=30
MP4 3840×2160,ref3,fps=24
The test results are as follows:
From the view of video hard solution, Xplay3S supports most mainstream video formats very well, except that the flv format video in the test sample cannot play normally.
In addition, here is an additional test. Some netizens are particularly keen on the decoding of "Station B" client Bilibili. The small editor selects the video with the number of av947569. After opening it, it can support V2 HW+hardware decoding ▼
The effect of watching videos on the 6-inch ultra-high definition screen is really impressive ▼
photograph
Before comparing the photo taking samples, let's take a look at the photo taking interface of Xplay3S. At first, the photo taking interface is no different from that of ordinary Android phones. In fact, there are many "mysteries" in it. Long press any position of the viewfinder box to call up the function of separating the focus and metering points ▼
Slide the shutter key to the left to open the function of advanced camera and set ▼ for manual focusing, white balance, ISO, shutter, etc
Although the pixels are still 13 million, the cameras of Xplay3S and Xplay are very different. The camera of Xplay uses Sony's 13 million pixel stack (IMX135) sensor, aperture F2.2, and the camera of Xplay3S uses OV backlight third-generation sensor, aperture F1.8. It will be easier to optimize by replacing the third generation back illuminated sensor, and the hardware quality is no less than the stack sensor. In addition, the Xplay3S uses a closed-loop motor to achieve faster focusing speed. The photo test Xplay3S here is based on the 1.13.0 system version. Since the imaging quality of different firmware is different, the results here are for reference only (click the sample to view the large picture) ▼
Daylight imaging, sharpness and white balance are good. It was already cloudy at that time. Thanks to the large aperture, the picture brightness was relatively high. In addition, EXIF identification is wrong. The aperture of the Xplay3S should be F/1.8.
Enlarged detail:
It was dark and it was drizzling. I was satisfied with my sharpness.
The performance of macro and virtualization makes the overall picture feel good. The color of brown dolls is brighter than in reality. This algorithm is more pleasing.
The night scene performance is slightly worse than the sunlight imaging, and the glare needs to be improved.
Turn on the night view mode and shoot in a very low brightness environment. At this time, the ISO has reached 777, and the shutter is 1/3 second. The requirements for handheld stability are relatively high. The brightness of the picture is satisfactory, with heavy smearing marks. If it is matched with the 1-second shutter in the professional mode, it can be better used in this environment. Of course, the stability of the fuselage is also a problem to be considered.
The front of the Xplay3S uses a 5 megapixel 88 degree wide-angle camera, and adds voice control multi-level beauty function. what? Voice controlled beauty? In order to demonstrate, the editor had to brazen himself to go to the camera for the first time (please pay attention to the subtitles, this is the voice control beauty password of Xplay3S)
Let's see the effect of the girls' self portraits:
The above selfie is for reference only. It's hard to find out what level of beauty it is
Features
fingerprint identification
Although fingerprint recognition is not a new technology, many new mobile phones have been equipped with fingerprint recognition sensors recently. Let's also take a look at the functions of Xplay3S fingerprint recognition.
Similar to the Touch ID on the iPhone 5S, the fingerprint recognition function we most commonly use on the Xplay3S is of course unlocked. In the past, we used to unlock our mobile phones by sliding unlocking (many types of unlocking actions are derived here) and password unlocking, and the latter has manual password and graphic password. Sliding unlocking is convenient but not secure, while password unlocking is secure but complex. Now, by using fingerprint identification, we can achieve both convenience and security of unlocking. Fingerprint identification unlocking is actually based on password unlocking (manually keying in the password also adds a guarantee for fingerprint identification unlocking). Before recording fingerprint information, we need to type the password entered in advance ▼
Record fingerprint information. Xplay3S fingerprint identification requires a "scratch" on the sensor to work properly ▼
The process of entering fingerprint ▼
After completing this series of actions, we only need to light up the screen when the phone is locked, and then click on the sensor to unlock it, which is more convenient and fast than traditional unlocking, while taking into account the security of password unlocking.
Another function of Xplay3S fingerprint identification is to cooperate with the built-in butler to lock some applications. When we open the protected application, we can unlock it by entering a password or fingerprint identification. For example, if we don't want others to open our photo albums and videos, we can use software locks to protect them, and then unlock them through fingerprint identification ▼
After opening the protected application, you will be prompted to enter a password or perform fingerprint identification ▼
Headphone:X
As the world's first mobile phone equipped with DTS Headset: X Theater Sound Field System, Xplay3S can be turned on when we wear headphones to play video. It can significantly enhance the low-frequency effect of mobile phone when playing video, while greatly expanding the sound field. For users who like video, this function can significantly enhance the shock of video and sound effects.
The built-in "Ultra clear Cinema" application also provides Headphone: X special area. The movies here also provide ultra clear (1080P) movies. With excellent analog surround sound effects, users can experience more excellent audio and video enjoyment ▼
At the same time, the built-in player also supports the superposition of the Headphone: X and the built-in HiFi mode, bringing a better sound experience. It is worth noting that this technology has no special requirements for video and headphones, as long as you use your own video player. Pay attention to the lower right corner of the screenshot. Headline: X and HiFi both provide switch selection ▼
Headphone: The biggest feeling of X's listening sense is that the stereo sound is enhanced. The sound field is much larger than usual, and the sense of low frequency is also much stronger. It is really suitable for watching movies. Even if the movie is not optimized, as long as the player can support it, you can also use the Headphone: X.
LTE network
The Xplay3S is paired with MSM8974AB, which is a SoC with its own baseband chip and supports dual LTE networks. Here we also test the LTE function of Xplay3S. We use Speedtest to test the network speed. In the test, China Mobile TD-LTE network was used in Nanshan District, Shenzhen. From the measured results, the network speed is relatively ideal. The downlink speed exceeds 3MB/s, and the uplink speed exceeds 400kB/s. At present, the 4G coverage of China Mobile varies greatly in different regions. It basically covers the urban area of Shenzhen, and can be used normally outdoors, while the indoor network condition is not very good ▼
In downtown Shenzhen, the 4G signal in the outdoor environment is quite good ▼
In addition, the words TD-LTE digital mobile phone is printed on the back of our Xplay3S (the official website says that the Xplay3S sold online can normally support HSPA+and FDD-LTE networks). After inserting the Unicom 3G card, the HSPA+network can also be used normally ▼
tone quality
Xplay3S adopts HiFi level independent audio solution ES9018K2M+OPA2604, which is the first time we have seen on vivo mobile phones. ES9018K2M is a decoding chip used on vivo X3, while OPA2604 is an operational amplifier chip used on vivo Xplay. Xplay3S can be said to combine the advantages of both. The evaluation also gives some subjective listening evaluations for reference only. The matching earplug is XE800 ▼ sent with Xplay3S
Conduit angle adjustable ▼
Wesonick VSD1 ▼, which is closely related to XE800
The playback interface is not introduced here. It is basically the same as the Xplay with Funtouch OS. When playing songs, HiFi mode, SRS and BBE sound effects can be turned on. The following listening sensation is the case when HiFi mode is turned on and sound effects are turned off ▼
Subjective sense of hearing:
Finally, it's the exciting part of "metaphysics". Xiao Bian is also an enthusiast. The usual equipment for listening to music is DX100+NT6Pro (Vivo's Han Shao children's shoes also said that my ears are spoiled by multi unit moving iron. Here, ten thousand words are omitted, plus manual squint smile and "Nike mouth"). Recently, it has been replaced with Xplay3S+XE800 (medium silicone cover). This set of equipment was obtained at the end of January. It has been more than half a month now, and I believe it has basically entered the state. Well, I don't want to talk too much. Let's be practical:
First of all, I will give Xplay, X3 and Xplay3S (what? Other phones? We only talk about infighting. Other mobile phones are not of the same dimension...) The following ranking:
Quality: Xplay3S ≥ X3>Xplay
Hearing sense: Xplay3S>Xplay ≈ X3
In fact, X3 and Xplay are quite different in sound style. Some people may like one of them.
To return to "metaphysics", we must talk about several elements:
Low frequency: Compared with the X3, the low frequency strength of the Xplay3S is moderate, relatively softer, and it doesn't sound so easy to fatigue. Compared with Xplay, the improvement of low-frequency quality is obvious, especially the dynamic improvement of low-frequency. The low-frequency control force is greatly improved, and the playback is more flexible. However, I think it might be more personal if I could strengthen the sense of low frequency.
Intermediate frequency: X3 has excellent intermediate frequency quality and rich details, but it is still hard like low frequency. The mid-range of Xplay is more emotional and less analytical, giving people a slightly "fleshy" feeling. The Xplay3S combines the advantages of both, maintaining the high quality of X3 and giving consideration to the rich feelings of Xplay. The Xplay3S is a neutral and warm player. The voice is particularly hard to hear.
High frequency: Similarly, the high frequency of the Xplay3S is a mixture of X3 and Xplay, not as wild as X3, nor too soft as Xplay. X3 is slightly better than Xplay 3S in high-frequency extension and dynamic, while Xplay is inferior to these two "three generation" in high-frequency quality.
In terms of hardware configuration, the Xplay3S is also a combination of the advantages of X3 and Xplay. It is true from the actual listening sense. It can be felt that vivo is becoming mature in tuning, and can well inherit the advantages of the previous generation of products on the Xplay3S.
There are still many points to be said about the sound quality of the Xplay3S. We will also find more devices for comparison in subsequent articles. At the same time, the XE800 is also a distinctive earplug. As the partner of the Xplay3S, its performance did not disappoint us. We will also add the comparison between the XE800 and other Wesonic products in subsequent articles.
In addition, we also add an external volume test. We use a decibel meter to measure the decibel value of the Xplay3S and Xplay when the maximum volume is turned on (and Max-V is turned on at the same time). The measurement result of the Xplay3S has exceeded 100 decibels, which is amazing. It feels like we can compete with the roadside copycat (six speaker) to play "Beier Shuang" externally ▼
Xplay also has a dual speaker configuration, and the measurement result is also good, more than 90 decibels. Of course, the "voice" is smaller than that of the Xplay3S ▼
Compatibility of 2K screen?
The 2K screen undoubtedly brings us more impressive visual effects. However, with such a high resolution, many users may worry about the compatibility of applications. What is the actual situation?
Sina Weibo, which is often used by small editors, supports 2K screens very well, and the content can be displayed normally ▼
For applications such as Baidu Post Bar, due to the high resolution, the picture will look very small. It seems that the "high-definition large picture" should be popularized in the future ▼
The resolution of up to 2560 * 1440 has greatly exceeded the mainstream high-end 1080P standard. Although 1080P video cannot be displayed point-to-point, almost all video playback software has the function of adaptive screen to achieve the effect of full screen display ▼
Some games, such as NBA Carnival, are as follows. Because the game is designed for 720P screen, the menu on the Xplay3S only accounts for a quarter of the screen ▼
The game screen is normal, but the buttons will appear very small. Of course, this is a special case. Large games have good support for high resolution ▼
Endurance
The Xplay3S uses a 3200mAh battery, which is relatively large in terms of capacity. But with a 6-inch screen and a 2K level screen, many netizens will worry about its endurance. We also use scenarios that are closer to the normal use of users to test its endurance.
testing environment
Screen brightness: 50%
Volume: 75~80dB
Game: NBA2K14 automatically runs for half an hour
WiFi surfing: Weibo, Chrome, Baidu Post Bar for half an hour
Music playing: close the screen to play music in FLAC format, turn on HiFi mode, turn off the sound effect, and play music for one hour
4G Internet access: Weibo, Chrome, Baidu Post Bar for half an hour
GSM call: half an hour with the handset off
Hard solution video: built-in video player, playing mp4 video for half an hour
The test results are as follows:
From the test results, it seems that 2K level screens, HiFi chips and 4G have not brought any "catastrophic" endurance cups to the Xplay3S, and the gap between them and ordinary 1080P mobile phones with large capacity batteries is within 10%. Projects that consume a lot of power include large games and hard video. This may be due to the large power consumption brought by the 6-inch screen. It is natural that music playback consumes more power than ordinary mobile phones. The combination of ES9018K2M and OPA2604 is by no means a fuel efficient light. Surprisingly, 4G Internet does not consume much power. On the whole, the range optimization of Xplay3S is good at this stage, and I believe that it will be better optimized by updating the firmware in the future.
In addition to routine tests, we also use tests provided by some third-party applications for comparison of endurance. We use the battery test provided in GFXBench 3.0. The test method is to run the "Tyrannosaurus Rex" test scenario (Onscreen) in GFXBench 2.7 for 30 consecutive times, and record the frames and power consumption curve of the whole process after the test. The final score of the Xplay3S is 181 minutes. The following is also a comparison of the test results of other devices. This test is also closer to the scene when users run large games. For the 6-inch 2K screen, the battery life that can run continuously for 3 hours is still satisfactory ▼
From the curve of battery test, it can be seen that the number of frames is very stable, and the power consumption curve is relatively stable ▼
temperature
Although the CPU and GPU frequencies of the Xplay3S are relatively high, thanks to the large heat dissipation area of the body, the temperature control is relatively ideal. It is measured that after half an hour of operation of NBA2K14, the front temperature is up to 38 ℃ ▼
The maximum temperature on the back is 41 ℃, and the high temperature on the front and back is concentrated on the top of the fuselage, that is, the location of the motherboard ▼
summary
After this detailed test of Xplay3S, I believe that I will have a good understanding of industrial control, screen control, running sub control, game control and "metaphysics" control. There is no doubt that this is a mobile phone full of bright spots. Various new features such as 2K screen, MSM8974AB, ES9018K2M+OPA2604, Headphone: X and so on have dazzled us 2. The biggest impression left by this mobile phone is the shocking screen effect and excellent audio quality. The 2K screen will undoubtedly become the leading role of high-end mobile phones in 2014. As the first model of the 2K screen, the Xplay3S did not disappoint us in screen performance. The unprecedented super fine picture is dazzling. In terms of music playing, the Xplay3S also continues the tradition of vivo, and still has excellent sound quality. With more mature tuning, it is very pleasing to hear. I believe that even walkman enthusiasts will be satisfied with the sound performance of the Xplay3S. Funtouch OS is also a major feature of Xplay3S. We are surprised by its functionality and visual effects, and there are many intimate designs in some small details. For 2K resolution, the smoothness of the system needs to be improved. Back on SoC, the graphics performance of MSM8974AB has improved due to the increase of GPU frequency and memory bandwidth, but when it comes to large-scale games, this combination still seems to be under pressure. In terms of photography, the third generation of the back facing camera of the Xplay3S did not disappoint us. Compared with Xplay, the imaging quality of the Xplay3S has been significantly improved. There are also quite a few ways to take photos, and the beauty of self taking also has a good effect. After this detailed evaluation, we will not stop exploring the potential of Xplay3S. Next, we will present photos, audio quality individual evaluation and long-awaited video evaluation. Please wait.
Although the content of this review has never been more detailed, the editor still leaves one sentence: unfinished, to be continued
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