OVERVIEW
US-based
Nextbit has finally introduced its cloud-smartphone Robin in India.
Priced at Rs 19,999, the phone looks quite different from other phones
available out there and has a working model that makes it stand out. But
does it still make to our recommendation list? Let's find out.
DESIGN AND DISPLAY
Today, most of the phones in the market look similar to each other, but Robin dares to stand out. With flat elements all over the phone, Next bit has taken a different approach in designing Robin. There are no curves, no fancy lines on the phone. It's simple, yet intriguing.
The
phone has a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS LCD display with Gorilla Glass 4 atop.
Talking about its quality, the Robin's display is not as vibrant as one
would find in other sub-Rs 20K smartphones. Also, the display is not
bright, which means nothing is readable or view able on the screen in
harsh-light conditions. In all, it's just good for indoor usage.
HARDWARE AND PERFORMANCE
Under
the hood is a hexa-core , Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor coupled
with 3 GB of RAM. For an average user, it handles everything with ease.
The Android Marshmallow running Robin doesn't include stock Android, but
the experience that it offers is close to native Android.
The
phone can easily handle multitasking and doesn't show an lags even
while playing heavy games. I, however, found some heating issues with
the phone during extended usage. The front facing speakers on the Robin
are loud enough.
CAMERA AND OTHER FEATURES
On paper, the 13 megapixel primary camera and the 5 megapixel selfie camera might sound decent enough, but the results are not that great.
In
a world where 16:9 is the most widely accepted format for pictures, the
Robin downs the resolution to just 8 megapixel while clicking photos in
that format. The front camera generates decent results.
Fingerprint Sensor
The
fingerprint sensor on the Robin is placed on the right side edge of the
phone. This placement of the sensor is different from usual positions
of the fingerprint sensors, but this new location gets a thumbs up.
Cloud Storage
In
what is its USP, the Next bit Robin is the cloud-first phone. This means
that apart from the 32 GB storage on baord, the company has further
integrated 100 GB of free cloud storage into Android OS.
Battery
Robin comes with a 2680 mAh battery that supports quick charging with USB type-C. The battery lasts easily for a day.
VERDICT
For what all it delivers, the Rs 19,999 Next bit Robin is not a value-for-money device. With cloud storage as its main USP, the phone seems to be not targeted at masses.
You might fall for the stunning looks that the Robin offers but it doesn't make it to our recommendation list.
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