The Wiko View smartphone comes as Wiko’s contribution to the recent trend of bezel-less display, 18:9 aspect ratio and large screen to body ratio smartphones. Unlike, the previous smartphones from Wiko the Wiko View comes with an exquisite design but still retains the plastic casing. The good thing is that the smartphone is a low budget one which means that you get enjoy the latest trends at a price that doesn’t tear your pocket.
Where to Buy Wiko View
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Wiko View Key Specs and Features
- 5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels (282 ppi)
- Android 7.1 (Nougat)
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 CPU with 3GB
- 16GB/32GB built-in storage, up to 128GB
- 13MP rear camera and 16MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- 2, 900mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Contrary to the previous smartphones from Wiko, the smartphone comes with an almost bezel-less sides and a more premium look thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the presence of plastic makes it feel more like a low budget smartphone. You also have a fingerprint sensor where it usually is, just below the camera.
As a budget smartphone, the display on the Wiko View smartphone is not as immersive as one might expect. This is because it only comes with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD 1440 X 720 pixels display and have a pixel density of 282 ppi.
Battery and Camera
This is not a battery juggernaut and is definitely mediocre in terms of battery capacity. The Wiko View smartphone only sports a 2, 900mAh non removable Li-Po battery which is not at all bad for a budget smartphone.
As per pictures, the smartphone has a nice configuration especially n the selfie department. That being said, the Wiko View packs a 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash. While the front camera, houses a 16MP sensor also accompanied by a selfie flash.
Hardware and Software
For handling the task of keeping the phone in operation, the Wiko View smartphone features a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 processor with a frequency of 1.4GHz and an Adreno 308 GPU.
Also, there’s a 3GB internal memory with a 16GB and 32GB variant. Both variants of the Wiko View can have their internal memory expanded up to 128GB using a MicroSD card. There is a an Android 7.1 Nougat OS pre-installed from the factory.
Wiko View Price and Availability
The Wiko View smartphone is available for sale in various online stores and retail outlets. It sells for about 30, 000 Naira depending on your location and the deal.
Wiko View Specs
Here are a few specs of the Wiko View:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1 Nougat
- Processor: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917
- GPU: Adreno 308
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Blue, Gold, Black, Red
- Dimension: 151.5 x 73.1 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 160g
- SIM Type: Micro SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels (282 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB/32GB
- Memory Card Support: -Yes, up to 128GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 20(800)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat 4 150/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.1 with A2DP
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: –
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 2, 900mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
