The Bloom2 is a new Android smartphone from Wiko Mobile (successor to the Wiko Bloom) configured to compete with low midrange devices, such as the Galaxy J1, which it beats in some aspects. Sporting an IPS display, the Wiko Bloom2 is powered by a quad-core processor and offers rich Android 5.0 (Lollipop) experience at a pocket-friendly price.
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Build and Screen
At 8.8 millimetres in thickness, Wiko Bloom2 shows off a slim design and curved edges. The phone weighs 151 grams, heavier than the Galaxy J1.
The display is larger than that of the other smartphone at 4.7 inches but has similar resolution of 800 x 480 pixels for a decent pixel density of 199 ppi. Being an IPS panel, this display should offer you good wide-angle viewing.
Camera and Storage
The Wiko Bloom 2 packs an 8-megapixel rear camera, which outdoes the shooter on the Galaxy J1. The snapper has LED flash, HDR, autofocus, touch focus and face/smile detection features.
You also get a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for manageable selfies. Wiko provides decent inbuilt storage of 8 GB, which is expandable up to 32 GB using a microSD card.
Performance and OS
Driven by a quad-core MediaTek ARM Cortex-A7 processor, Wiko Bloom2 should offer decent performance and facilitate some level of multitasking with ease. The chip is accompanied by decent 1 GB of RAM and runs at speeds of up to 1.2 GHz.
A Mali-400 MP2 GPU takes care of graphics on the phone, which interestingly runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS to allow you enjoy access to many great features and impressive capabilities.
Other Features
Wiko Bloom2 is a dual-SIM, dual standby phone, making it possible to separate your work life from your personal life. It packs a powerful battery of 2120mAh, larger than that found on the Galaxy J1 to allow you enjoy better talk time of up to 15 and a half hours.
Connectivity features on the Wiko Bloom2 include microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, 3G and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot.
Pricing and availability
Wiko Bloom 2 is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Wiko Bloom2 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N22,000 to N30,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.
Wiko Bloom2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Wiko Bloom2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Processor: 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor (Mediatek MT6582M)
- GPU: Mali-400MP2
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Colours: White, Black, Bleen, Coral, Blue
- Dimension: 139 x 71.6 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 149 g
- SIM Type: Mini SIM, Micro SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 4.7-inch IPS Touch Display, 480 x 800 pixels (199 ppi)
- Display Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8MP Camera, 720p HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED Flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 2MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 8GB
- Memory Card Support: up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: No
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/AAC/WAV player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes with Stereo Speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: No
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: No
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: No
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 2120 mAh Li-ion Battery
- Talktime: up to 15 hours 30 minutes (3G)
- Standby Time: up to 360 hours (3G)
