Following the launch of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones, it has become a trend in the market to choose screens with a native 18: 9 aspect ratio that significantly improve the field of view, as also the elimination of the side frames provide better sight in its design. In this opportunity, the new Homtom S8 promises a lot and fulfills it with great performance.
Design
As the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Homtom terminal also add the 18:9 aspect ratio as main design, this affect the whole construction, is big but compact. Made from metal frame, gorilla glass front and composite plastic rear. Comes in Black, Silver and Blue.
Hardware
As main components, Homtom sports an Octacore MediaTek MT6750T SoC at 1.5GHz and Mali-T860 MP2 GPU. 4Gb of RAM promise multi-tasking fluency, as well as the execution of demanding Apps and video games. Has internal storage memory by Samsung that reaches 64 GB, so there should be no problems of this type. Even the slot for a microSD up to 128 GB if user needs more memory space.
For connectivity comes with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/N, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB OTG.
Screen
Equipped with Infinity Display, a 5.7-inch with 1440×720 pxl. resolution. Which although is a big display, due to the inclusion of an 18:9 aspect ratio, the HOMTOM S8 fits into a body more commonly associated with a smaller handset. Resulting in a phone that while big on the display, will still be a device that can easily be held and operated with one hand.
Equipped with Infinity Display, a 5.7-inch with 1440×720 pxl. resolution. Which although is a big display, due to the inclusion of an 18:9 aspect ratio, the HOMTOM S8 fits into a body more commonly associated with a smaller handset. Resulting in a phone that while big on the display, will still be a device that can easily be held and operated with one hand.Battery
3400 mAh battery capacity, slightly bigger than the one from the Galaxy S8. Would seems that is not big enough, but I won’t say that unless it has a full HD screen and at least Helio chipset. Its sufficient to last more than a day for a normal user. Gamers and power users will need to charge one more time in between. But you won’t have any problem as it has comes with a 5V/2A wall charger that enables fast charging function of the battery.
Camera
Following the trend, it has a dual setup of 16 and 5 mpx Sony sensors, with f/2.0 focal aperture of the primary lens.. A combination that helps in increasing the dynamic range and also to perform better in low light conditions, in that case comes with two tone LED flash for dealing with those scenarios. On the front there’s a 13 mpx camera with added beauty effect but without any exaggeration.
Following the trend, it has a dual setup of 16 and 5 mpx Sony sensors, with f/2.0 focal aperture of the primary lens.. A combination that helps in increasing the dynamic range and also to perform better in low light conditions, in that case comes with two tone LED flash for dealing with those scenarios. On the front there’s a 13 mpx camera with added beauty effect but without any exaggeration.Review
This is the first time Homtom made a cellphone with 18:9 aspect ratio, it follows the trend from the Infinity Display of Samsung. Thanks to its hardware cocktail this brand managed to bring a solid device, that can deal with any task you ask during all day. Even is you are a gamer, this gizmo would fulfill all your needs.
Conclusion
Homtom just released the Homtom S8 and is about to arrive e-stores, at this moment Bangood has an exclusive presale, where you can find the smartphone at $189.99 USD for a limited amount of pieces, hurry and don’t let pass the opportunity of having a cellphone with a design that will rule this year.