Vernee Thor Plus - Specifications. Smartphone Vernee Thor Plus: review of a budget phone with a large battery Smartphone or rather Thor Plus

From the title of the article you can understand why the Vernee smartphone Thor Plus, it's worth paying attention. Most models Chinese smartphones are equipped with an IPS matrix and it has already become a de facto standard. You don’t often see Super AMOLED matrices in budget devices, at least not yet. And the combination of a high-contrast matrix, a high-capacity battery and price make Thor Plus a very interesting smartphone.

The performance of the smartphone is “average”; it has eight nuclear processor MTK6753 with a core frequency of 1.3 GHz, still the same Cortex A53. GPU The Mali-T720 will not allow you to play many games at maximum graphics. In Antutu it scores 37,000 points.

The cost of Vernee Thor Plus today (August 29, 2017) is approximately $150. From September 1 to September 15, the price will be reduced to $140.

Pros of Thor Plus:

• Capacious battery (6200mA);
• Super Amoled screen;
• RAM 3GB, permanent memory 32GB

• Screen resolution HD (1280x720p);

There is nothing special to say. Just recently there was one on our site that runs on the same processor and has the same RAM, and also a not small 5020mA battery. So the performance of Vernee Thor Plus and Thor E is on the same level. The only difference is the type of display matrix.

Super AMOLED screens consume more power than similar resolution screens IPS screens. But nevertheless, if we compare these two smartphones in terms of autonomy, then Vernee Thor Plus slightly outperforms Thor E:

• Thor E – 18 hours of video, 720 hours of standby time.
• Thor Plus – 20 hours of video, 750 hours of standby time.

By appearance nothing to say. A smartphone that doesn't stand out from other smartphones: a neat design with grooves on the back and physical button with fingerprint sensor.

Fans of Vernee and long-lasting smartphones now have a choice: Thor Plus or Thor E. Or you can look at the new product for the same money.

The difference is $35-40 in favor of the second, but Thor Plus has a Super AMOLED screen and 32GB of permanent memory (16GB more). The choice is yours.

I've already reviewed two previous models in Vernee's Thor line. But the fact is that along with the “long-lived” Thor E, an alternative version was announced, Thor Plus, which is essentially similar to the first model, but has a more capacious battery and a display made using AMOLED technology.
Actually, because I wrote reviews of the first two models, it was hard to pass by this one, and in the end I ordered it too.

I have already written many times that modern smartphones are “constructors”, where the manufacturer takes “cubes” in the form of individual devices, cameras, displays, memory, processors, batteries and sculpts his own version. Since the choice of components is quite diverse, we have a large number of options at the output.
IN in this case we have essentially the same picture. Having released a smartphone about a year and a half ago, which I have been watching all this time, the manufacturer forgot about this line for a while. But about a year later, a continuation of the series was released in the form of a version, which was distinguished by a more capacious battery, the presence of a compass (which was later cut out in some firmware), a “fast” charger (which was announced for the first version), E-inc mode (essentially turning on black and white image).
At the same time, the Thor Plus variant was announced, which I was much more interested in than the Thor E, mainly because of the AMOLED display. But it turned out that there are more differences, some not for the better. That's about new version and its differences will be discussed today.

Specifications
Color - Black\Gold
Processor - MTK6753 8 cores
GPU - ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450MHz
Operating system - Android 7.0
Memory - 3GB RAM, 32GB flash.
Display - Super AMOLED 5.5 inches, resolution 1280x720, E-ink function
Network Type - GSM+WCDMA+FDD-LTE
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz
Wireless interfaces - WIFI: 802.11b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
GPSA/GPS
Memory card slot - MicroSD, stated up to 128GB.
Audio output/microphone - 3.5 mm jack.
SIM card type - 2pcs nano SIM
Front Camera 8MP
Main camera 13MP (f/2.0)
Battery 6200mAh
Size 153x76.7x8.7 mm
Weight - 191 grams

Like both previous models, the new device is built on a rather old MTK6753. On the one hand, of course, this can be listed as a disadvantage, but on the other, its performance is sufficient for most tasks. I think that the manufacturer simply decided to release an updated model with less effort, or, as it is now fashionable to say, to restyle it.
But there are also useful things, in addition to the updated display, the amount of flash memory has increased, from 16 to 32. The battery capacity has also been increased, 6200 versus 5060 for Thor-E, otherwise the changes are rather cosmetic.

The smartphone comes in the same white box as the previous version. The box is made of thick cardboard, it is difficult to damage. The smartphone was lying face up, but since the parcel was clearly opened at customs, I can’t confirm.
But the fact that the accessories are not fixed in any way inside the box is rather a minus.

The delivery set is very spartan:
1. Vernee Thor Plus smartphone
2. Power supply ( charger)
3. USB-microUSB cable
4. Instructions
5. A needle or paperclip to open the SIM card slot

There are no cases, headphones or protective films included.

Briefly about the configuration.
1. Instructions and a sheet with information for updating (?).
2. The instructions have a section in Russian.
3. The charger is the same as the Thor-E version
4. Output voltage 5-7-9 Volts with a current of up to 2 Amperes or 12 Volts with a current of up to 1.5 Amps.
5. The cable is very ordinary, no backlights like Coolpad or USB Type-C, like some new devices. Banal MicroUSB.
6. Paper clip.

I received a black device, it looks very similar to the previous version. There are two films glued to the screen, the main one and the transport one.

Also present at the back protective film and if you can leave the front transport one on for a while, since it is transparent, then there is no point in the back one, it will come off after a while :)
The purpose of the connectors and buttons is printed on the film, which is very convenient.

Design. Well, what can I say, probably the most common option now is a black block. Yes, in black the look is quite simple, although simplicity also has its own beauty. In this regard, it is similar to the first two versions, but in shape it is more of a slightly larger version of Thor-E, since the first Thor was shaped like a bar of soap.

Controls and Connectors
1. There are three hardware buttons at the bottom, the middle button is combined with a fingerprint sensor. The button is touch sensitive, without additional mechanical one. There is no backlighting of the buttons.
2. On top there is a three-color event indicator, a proximity sensor, an earpiece and a front camera, no flash.
3. On the right side there is a power button and a volume rocker.
4. On the left is a button to turn on the energy saving mode, as well as a slot for a memory card and SIM cards
5. At the bottom end there is a hole for the main speaker, as well as a microUSB socket. The speaker is installed on the left, the sound is at the level of most ordinary smartphones, there are high mids, almost no lows.
6. The headset connector is usually located on top.

The back cover is aluminum with a black, slightly rough coating, which is exactly what was stated in the description.

There are a couple of plastic inserts at the bottom and top, presumably antennas are installed in these places. It looks very neat, I’m glad that it’s not glossy, although it also doesn’t like greasy fingers.
But on the other hand, in the cold the case will seem icy, unlike the plastic version, so this is not for everyone.

At the top is the main camera with a stated resolution of 13 megapixels.
It is stated that the camera aperture in this case is 2.0, like the first version, the Thor-E had f/2.4. I liked the first version good quality photo, at least for this price category, there is hope that it will be the same here.
That's what's really nice, there's only one camera. It’s good that the manufacturer did not fall for the fiction in the form of software blur and did not install two cameras.

The description on the website states that the glass is 2.5D Curve glass, I don’t know about the second one, but it is a fact that the glass is curved. But as for me, although such glass looks better, there will be problems with the selection of a protective film, since it will not cover the entire surface of the glass.
In addition, I found out that there is an oleophobic coating, although there is not a word about this on the manufacturer’s website. Drops of water, when you try to grind them, end up rolling into balls.

But I don’t really like the fact that they installed a side slot for memory cards and SIM cards. U previous version there was also a slot, here at least 32 GB of flash memory, and not 16. Partly the slot is present due to the fact that back cover aluminum.
In general, the tendency to install a slot upsets me somewhat, and there are more and more such smartphones. They should have already made two slots, one for a memory card, the second for SIM cards, and so...

The device has clearly become heavier. The first version weighed 143 grams, the second 165, and the third 193 grams. And in the hand it feels quite weighty; in my opinion, the model is clearly masculine.

A few photos in natural light

The original protective film looks a little sloppy.

In bright light, the economy mode looks pale, although the brightness is set to maximum.

Key Difference of this smartphone from most models in this price range lies in the display. the manufacturer decided to “go for a walk” and installed a display made using AMOLED technology. True, the website states Super AMOLED, but since it is very difficult to distinguish them externally, I will not say anything about Super.

The viewing angles are really great. The correct color rendering is maintained almost until you look parallel to the plane of the screen, then the screen turns blue and nothing is visible, but this happens when you look literally in passing.

But in addition, this type of matrix is ​​distinguished by better color rendition. At least if you compare it with my old Doogee X5 max, then this is not even heaven and earth, these are just different planets.

A few more comparisons.
True, there was also a small fly in the ointment. And the viewing angles are good, and the colors are beautiful and the brightness is excellent, but there is a small nuance. If you look strictly perpendicular to the plane of the screen, then the white color acquires a light light green tint, a slight deviation in any direction and the white becomes white again.

Okay, let’s not engage in “baby beating” in an attempt to compare the device under review with a budget smartphone.
I think it would be more correct to compare with a device that is in the same price category as the one being reviewed. And even in this case, the difference is still visible; there are three devices in the photo, Thor Plus, Coolpad Max A8 and Doogee X5 max.

Software

When we turn it on, we are greeted by a rather familiar “desktop”, made in exactly the same style as the Thor-E, and I’m not too lazy to repeat, I liked the design of the first Thor better.
The list of programs is also identical to the previous model, I think that in this regard both models are completely the same.

It is curious that the phone arrived fully charged, it was 100%, after some time of the “initial inspection” it changed to 99.
The phone has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory. 238 MB are occupied by applications, I would say that it is even quite economical.
The previous model also had a SIM card slot, but the flash memory was only 16 GB. In my opinion, provided there is a shared slot and two SIM cards, 32 GB is the minimum, and 64 is better.

The device runs Android version 7.0. The update dated September 1st arrived immediately, so all tests took place after it was installed. I remember the previous version was literally bombed constant updates, simultaneously “cutting out” the compass. After a while, I repeated checking for updates, but for now the firmware from September 1 is the latest.

Settings

In the settings I accidentally noticed the option to turn on the camera by double pressing the power button. I tried it, it’s very convenient, the camera starts even if the phone is in locked mode.
Pocket mode, disables unlocking by moving across the screen to avoid spontaneous activation when carried in a case or pocket.

A bunch of status bar settings, for the most part everything is used without changes.
There is only one setting for the event indicator: turning on/off the “blinking” of the indicator. Although in fact it does not blink, but smoothly increases/decreases the brightness.

Here I will only note the setting shown in the last screenshot, magnification low frequencies. Honestly, I don’t know what it increases, but even with the setting turned on, the sound is about the same as my Doogee X5 max. In general, the sound is like sound.

CPU-Z and Aida64.

Perhaps the difference with previous models is only in the amount of flash memory, since all three Thor series devices are based on the same processor (MTK6753), have the same amount of RAM (3GB) and the same display resolution (1280x720).
Those. in fact, with the exception of minor nuances, these are one and the same device. Moreover, in some places it is unclear what the new product is more like, the first or second version.
Perhaps the only oddity is that the voltage on a fully charged battery is not the usual 4.35 Volts, but 4.419.

Aida shows more correct pixel density information than CPU-Z. Just like Thor-E, 5GHz WiFi is supported.

The declared camera resolution differs from the previous two models. Or rather, the resolution of the front camera differs; the previous two models were stated to be 5.3 megapixels, here it is 8.3 megapixels.

But the device was a little deprived of sensors, the kit is exactly the same as the first Thor, or rather, there is no kit, only the most basic ones.
The orientation sensor has disappeared somewhere, perhaps this is a test software glitch, although CPU-Z thinks the same, but there is definitely no magnetometer.
I won’t say that it is very necessary, but somehow it’s a little offensive. Although maybe that’s why it was “cut out” from Thor-E, so that it wouldn’t turn out that the less expensive model has more sensors than the new product.
The touchscreen supports 5 touches, although I’ve already come across an option with ten touches even in a very cheap device. In any case, there are no complaints about the touchscreen, it works well.

Tests.
Since the smartphone is for the most part identical to its predecessors, it would be better if I also hide this part of the review under a spoiler.

AnTuTu, Geekbench and others

AnTuTu version 5
35171 points versus 34695 for Thor-E and 33866 for Thor.

Version 6 produced 37778, Thor-E had 37750, the first Thor produced slightly less than 37050.

Flash memory has a read/write speed of 94/97 MB/sec, while Thor-E and Thor had 116/49 and 165/83
RAM works approximately the same as in the second version, 3236 versus 3217 and noticeably slower than in the first, where it was 3829.

The results of both versions of Geekbench are almost identical to the Thor-E version, which is generally logical, since the processors and the speed of working with RAM are identical.

Cinebench and 3Dmark in two versions, ES3.1 and 3.0. Needless to say that everything is almost the same here too?

A similar picture with Epic citadel and Bonsai benchmark

Well, I carried out this test rather “for company”, since it does not carry much meaning.

Navigation.
Like the second model, it also supports work with GPS and Glonass, there is also an AGPS function, but the sensitivity is not very high, the previous models had about 20-30% more.

The decrease in sensitivity manifested itself in less accurate determination of coordinates, especially in motion. The error was sometimes about 20-30 meters. During the test, the device was in the inner pocket of my jacket with the screen facing me. Previous models had higher accuracy.

WiFi on the phone works normally, I would say somewhere at an average level. The 5GHz band is a little more sensitive. At the greatest distance from the router (12 meters, concrete walls), the access point was visible in both bands, but was connected only in 5 GHz.
Below are two tests, 2.4 and 5 GHz. Both tests were carried out in the order already familiar to my readers:
1. About 11m, reinforced concrete walls.
2. About 6m, two interior walls.
3. Next room
4. 1.5m from the router, direct visibility.
The order is labeled from left to right below the graphs.

Since the battery capacity is placed in the most prominent place in the advertisement, operating time tests were carried out. In addition to the fact that the phone generally works for two or three days without any problems, I checked the operating time in synthetic tests.
In the Geekbench test when maximum brightness The device lasted nine and a half hours. I wouldn't say it's an impressive result. Just an hour and a half more than Thor-E.
The discharge graph is almost the same as the previous version, at first 100% is displayed for 30-40 minutes, then it drops linearly to 5%, then it sharply drops to 3% and the phone turns off.
Test at minimum brightness I won’t be able to do it correctly because Geekbench refused to display the result after turning it on. But I saved the screenshot I took during the process.

But when playing a test FullHD movie, the difference immediately turned out to be very significant. The fact is that this difference is due to the use of an AMOLED display, in which consumption is directly related to the average brightness of what is displayed on the screen, in contrast to conventional LCD screens, where consumption is almost independent of this (if you do not take into account the dynamic brightness control system) .
Almost 15 hours in maximum brightness mode, Thor-E only lasted about 9 hours in the same test!

The advertisement talked about 20 hours of video viewing. I believe. Reduce the brightness to a comfortable 50-70%, run a 1280x720 movie, not FullHD, and it’s quite possible to get 20 hours.

But what kind of review would this be if I didn’t go inside :)
It is quite difficult to open the case, if you decide to do this, then start opening it in the area of ​​the microUSB connector, and do not forget to remove the SIM card slot.

In general terms, the phone is just like a phone, there is nothing fundamentally new here.

The only strange thing is that I found the GSM antenna (at the bottom of the case), but could not find the WiFi/GPS antenna, I assume that it is somewhere at the top.
The back cover has many contact points connecting it to the chassis.

The lower part is additionally closed with a lid. The vibration motor, microphone, and speaker are visible.

Like last time, there is an aluminum chassis.

The main board of the smartphone, the battery connector is additionally pressed with a plate.

And here is the vaunted 5800mAh battery.

In general, my torment during the disassembly process was rewarded, now it’s clear “who is who.”
I wonder if the manufacturer hoped that the device would not get to me or that I would not be able to disassemble it?

The test of actual battery capacity this time followed a slightly different principle.
As before, I first drained the phone to auto-shutdown and then connected it to electronic load and loaded it with the current at which I will carry out the measurement. I set the discharge to 1.16A, which is 0.2C from the 5800mAh capacity indicated on the battery.
It turned out that the shutdown voltage is about 3.24 Volts.

Having photographed the inside of the device, I connected it to the charger, although for some reason it gave out 16% charge. But for the test this does not really matter, since it is simply an incorrect measurement after the battery is disconnected.
Having charged it to 100% and making sure that the charge was really finished (by the drop in the charge current), I connected it to the electronic load.
The battery voltage was 4.344 Volts.

We launch a discharge with a current of 1.16 Amps to a voltage of 3.24 Volts, so we find out the capacity used.
Then we discharge to a voltage of 2.8 Volts with an intermediate stop at 3.00 Volts (just for statistics).
Used capacity is highlighted in green, reserve capacity is red. The total capacity was 5615 + 134 + 47 = 5796 mAh, which is quite close to the 5800 mAh indicated on the battery and noticeably far from the 6200 mAh stated in the advertisement.

But how...

It has been stated, so we will check this too.
But here I also encountered “inaccurate information”. True, at the very beginning of the process, during the photo, the phone turned on, so the test turned out to be not 100% correct, but even if the startup and subsequent shutdown took 1% of the charge, it still looks somewhat different from what was stated.
20 minutes - 10%
40 minutes - 24%
60 minutes - 38%
1 hour 20 minutes - 54%
1h 40min - 67%
2 hours - 81%
2h 20 min - 92% (lit green indicator charge)
2h 45 min - 100%. The phone is fully charged, consumption has dropped to almost zero.

Almost all the time the charge occurs at a voltage of 9.4 Volts, a current of 1.35-1.4 Amperes and gradually drops at the very end. The device switches to a voltage of 5 Volts approximately a minute before the end of the process.
While charging is in progress in QC mode, the following message is displayed at the bottom of the display.

The only thing I haven’t checked is what the speed is when it’s on, I don’t know if it’s worth checking?

Yes, clearly not what is stated. However, it seems that this has become a signature feature of smartphones from this manufacturer. The previous model had approximately the same picture.
However, as for me, charging such a capacious battery in less than three hours is also not bad. True, in addition to the charging time, it was also said that the power per charge is 18 Watts, in reality it is about 12-13 (9.4 Volts 1.4 Amperes).

Cameras.
The photo and video settings don’t stand out in any way, so I don’t see the point of including them.
Video is recorded in a resolution of 1280x720, the quality is appropriate. The video is recorded in 3gp format.

I tested and compared the main camera. The comparison was still with the same first Thor.
Here I would say that their cameras are about the same. Approximately, since the camera of the Thor Plus takes slightly worse pictures, in my opinion there is more grain, but between the phones there is a year and a half of operation of the first one and perhaps this has its own effect.
But in any case, the camera here is better than the Thor-E, but this is my personal opinion. Photo alignment in full resolution available at .

But at night, oddly enough, it shoots relatively well.
The image is dark, but it was quite dark outside, the image itself is quite good.

HDR mode helps improve things a bit.

A photo of the printed sheet showed that the white balance does not work quite correctly. Below is a photo in cloudy mode, since it was really cloudy outside.

And this happens if you turn on automatic adjustment.
By the way, autofocus works fine, but manual focus often missed, about once or twice out of three attempts.

Macro photography is clearly not the strength of this smartphone; the minimum distance to the object is 6-7 cm.

This is what the whole frame looked like.

And of course a comparison with the first model. It is obvious that the “old man” has already been through some alterations, it’s time to change the body, since it has already been dropped and the upper part is sealed with tape. but the smartphone still works and there have been no complaints from the owner yet. Although the previous Samsung had already had its display and battery replaced by this time of operation.

What can we say in the end? To begin with, I’ll list what this phone carried over from previous models.
Processor, RAM, performance- everything is completely identical to both previous models.
Flash memory- 32 GB versus 16 for both previous models.
Screen- AMOLED (or Super AMOLED) vs IPS for both previous models
Slot for memory card and SIM cards- Like Thor-E, Thor had internal and independent slots.
Battery, higher capacity than Thor-E and much larger than Thor
Fast charge- Like Thor-E, Thor had it announced, but “didn’t take off”
Sensors- Everything is like Thor, Thor-E additionally had an orientation sensor and a magnetometer (which was later “cut out”).
Camera- About the same as the first model and better than Thor-E
Fingerprint sensor- in the front, previous models had it in the back.
WiFi- 2.4/5 GHz, like the second model, the first had only 2.4 GHz.

And now the actual conclusions.
I will definitely add a really high-quality screen as a plus, which is also beneficial in terms of battery saving; more than 15 hours of video viewing were obtained partly thanks to the AMOLED display.
The capacious battery is also a plus; the device works almost like a bunny from a commercial for famous batteries.
In the review I didn’t write about the fingerprint sensor, it works great. There are also no questions about the stability of the device as a whole; nothing freezes, crashes or slows down.
The platform on which the device is built is, of course, long outdated, but on the other hand, there is enough performance, why more?

But the fact that the manufacturer lied about the actual capacity is unpleasant. I have a suspicion that the 6200 battery was originally planned, but apparently it “didn’t take off”, or rather, it either didn’t fit or was very expensive. In reality, the battery is marked as 5800 mAh and has a capacity corresponding to the statement of the battery manufacturer. Those. The battery seems to be normal, but the statement about the capacity is incorrect.
Approximately the same applies to the stated charge characteristics, but in this case it may be for the better that they did not make 9 Volts 2 Amps; the battery will last longer.

Otherwise, in essence, it is more of a hybrid of two models, or what will happen if you cross the first and second versions, and add AMOLED to all this. If you used the Thor model and were planning to change it to the Thor-E, then I will say that in my personal opinion the Thor Plus is better. And in general, the device behaved well, it was pleasant to use, the main thing is to carry it in an internal pocket so that it doesn’t freeze to your ear in winter :)

That's all, as usual, I'm waiting for questions, I hope that the review was useful.

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Smartphones with large batteries often have large dimensions and an unusual design, which not everyone will like. The Vernee Thor Plus smartphone focused on battery life, leaving a thin and stylish body. Manufacturers assure that the $118 device can work autonomously for a whole week.

Specifications

Design and display

Vernee Thor Plus turned out to be very compact and thin, despite the capacious battery. The thickness of the device is only 8.7 mm, which is the norm for smartphones with a much smaller battery. Of course, they couldn’t do this cleverly with the weight, so the device is relatively heavy.

The body is made in a brushed metal body, the edges are slightly rounded on the sides of the device, which makes the Thor Plus very comfortable for daily use.

The screen is covered with 2.5 D glass. The 5.5" display with slightly rounded edges is made using Super AMOLED technology. Unfortunately, there is only HD resolution, which is not enough for such a large diagonal. The low resolution is compensated by the quality of the matrix - it is of very high quality: rich colors, good brightness reserve, infinitely contrasting black color.

Under the display there is a fingerprint sensor, which, according to the developers, unlocks the screen in 0.1 seconds. Indeed, unlocking the smartphone is very fast.

Performance

The Vernee Thor Plus is powered by MediaTek's MTK6753 processor, which has eight cores clocked at 1.3 GHz each. Due to low clock frequency The processor uses energy sparingly, which, of course, benefits Thor Plus as a long-lived smartphone. The processor is not very modern, so play modern games On a smartphone it will work at medium-low graphics settings.

The device is equipped with sufficient RAM for everyday applications, but 32 GB of internal memory in 2018 is the required minimum. Fortunately, internal memory Can be easily expanded using a MicroSD card.

The results of synthetic tests indicate that the smartphone’s performance is in the “below average” segment.

Battery is a key feature

The main feature of the Vernee Thor Plus smartphone is its high autonomy. The 6200 mAh battery is a record for devices with such a body thickness. The actual capacity of our sample was 5950mAh. Recently with a 10,000 mAh battery, but it is half a centimeter thicker than the Thor Plus.

It is worth noting that a large battery capacity does not always indicate a long service life. Vernee knows this too, so they adapted standard Android proprietary software for regulating energy consumption. The shell was called VOS (Vernee OS). There is an endurance mode in which the smartphone should not discharge more than 15% per day. In this mode, the phone turns black and white and allows you to work only with six selected applications. It is claimed that in this mode it is possible to last a whole week without recharging. But this was not confirmed in our test.

It’s very cool that the smartphone supports fast charging. The large battery is charged using a 9V 2A 18W Pump Express 2.0 charger, a full charge takes about 90 (!!!) minutes.

In the PCMark benchmark, the smartphone was discharged from 100% to 20% in 14 hours in normal mode, in “endurance mode” - almost 16 hours or 14% longer. The figures are impressive, because the average device in this test lasts 5-6 hours.

Left - normal mode, right - energy saving

Cameras

Vernee obviously doesn't follow the trend to install dual cameras even in budget smartphones. The Thor Plus only has one camera each on the back and front. While the main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels and an f/2.0 aperture, the front camera has an 8 megapixels. The cameras are objectively not the strong point of the device; they were not emphasized like the battery. However, Thor Plus takes photographs no worse than competitors in this price segment. If the lighting is good, the photos will be clear and have correct color reproduction. But it is not recommended to use the camera in low light conditions or in the dark.

I was very pleased that the Chinese manufacturer did not skimp on the front camera, installing an 8-megapixel sensor. For video calls and selfies in good lighting conditions, the camera is enough.

Communication and additional functionality

The Vernee Thor Plus smartphone supports 4G Band 1/3/7/20 networks. Among additional functions the device shows itself modestly: GPS, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and a fingerprint scanner - standard set every Chinese mobile phone. Unfortunately, there is no NFC module, which with the launch Android service Pay in the CIS countries is in demand in smartphones. There is also an old micro-USB charging socket installed here.

Also with the USB connection, the Vernee appears to be quite conservative and remains with the tried and tested micro USB connection. The delivery set is also quite simple: charger, cable, user manual in English.

Conclusion

The main feature of a smartphone is huge time battery life due to the large battery and optimized software. As tests have shown, the device actually takes a very long time to discharge, but there is no declared week of battery life.

In addition to autonomy, Thor Plus is equipped with a compact and high-quality brushed metal case. The smartphone has low performance for games, but sufficient for everyday tasks.

Overall, Vernee Thor Plus is big smartphone with a nice display, good time battery life and fast charging. It may be of interest to people who do not want to charge their mobile phone every day and at the same time want to be sure that the device will not discharge too quickly. In the price range of up to $120, the smartphone has no equal in autonomy.

Another one came to us for review Chinese state employee– Vernee Thor Plus. The smartphone, in general, is classic, if you don’t go into too much detail about the specifications. In terms of design, it’s a familiar block with sloping edges, the “filling” is rather dull, and the cameras are averagely lousy. But there are a couple of features in it that can push you to buy this particular one. Firstly, a huge battery. Secondly, the AMOLED screen. For me, this is the ideal ratio for lovers of long web surfing and watching movies on a smartphone. But is everything really that good? Let's move on to the review of Vernee Thor Plus to understand everything.

Characteristics

Scope of delivery

The smartphone arrived in an ordinary box white. It stands out only with the Vernee logo, which the manufacturer placed on the top side of the package. Inside is a classic package: power adapter, microUSB cable, instructions, tool for removing the SIM tray. No cases or headphones included.

Externally, as already noted, Vernee Thor Plus is not much different from a bunch of other smartphones. From the front it looks a lot like the Meizu lineup, from the back it looks like every second smartphone of the last couple of years. It looks quite simple, does not have any catchy elements, which can partly be called an advantage.

Vernee Thor Plus is available in black and gold. In both cases the front is black.

The back of the smartphone is represented by a metal plate with plastic inserts on top and bottom - a classic. Looks pretty neat. The coating is matte, more practical than gloss, which instantly becomes covered with stains and scratches. The dimensions of Vernee Thor Plus, if we take into account the battery capacity, are acceptable. The thickness is 8.7 mm, the smartphone is quite weighty - just over 190 grams. Everything is good with ergonomics - if your fingers are long, you can use it with one hand. Those with a standard palm will have to take the Vernee Thor Plus in two hands - all 5.5 inches, and the frames are quite wide.

The elements are arranged according to the classics - everything is in its place. There is a touch button on the front, which also combines a fingerprint scanner (not mechanical, cannot be pressed). There are two more on the sides touch buttons, made in the form of small non-illuminated dots. As for me, this is a solution. It was possible to make one touch-mechanical button on which to hang all the actions. How this is implemented in the same Meizu or ZUK. I'm probably just being picky.

Naturally, at the top there is a peephole for the front camera, a slot conversational dynamics and a sensor window. The bottom end of the Vernee Thor Plus is represented by a microUSB connector and a pair of perforation grilles, behind one of which the main speaker is hidden, and behind the other is a microphone. Here's another complaint from Vernee - why microUSB again? And not only to Vernee. It is clear that budget segment but I don't think it's worth that much USB port Type-C. It’s time for third-tier companies to join the general trend and abandon the connector, which is becoming outdated every day.

On top there is a 3.5 mm headphone port. Maybe in the flagship segment it’s fashionable to abandon physical connectors, but in the budget segment this is not yet accepted. And this makes me happy. On the right edge of the Vernee Thor Plus there is a power button and a sound level adjustment rocker. On the left is a hybrid tray for SIM cards and microSD, as well as a button to activate the E-ink mode (more on that later). On the back there is only one camera, a flash and at the very bottom - the company logo.

During the review, the design of the Vernee Thor Plus neither impressed nor disappointed me. This is a classic smartphone that is quite pleasant to use. It is not the thinnest, but it also has a very impressive battery. It has fairly wide bezels, but not so wide as to irritate or interfere with your work.

One of the features that makes you think about purchasing Vernee Thor Plus. The manufacturer claims a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display (). HD resolution (1280x720 pixels), which provides a density of 267 pixels per inch. There are probably no other smartphones in this price segment with a similar display. And if there is, then these are quite old solutions.

The Super AMOLED matrix provides excellent viewing angles and stunning pictures. You will especially be pleased with the black color. The point is that AMOLED technology involves the use of organic light-emitting diodes, each of which is illuminated separately. That is, when the screen is black, there is practically no backlight. IPS matrices, which are more common, have a special layer that illuminates the entire display. This leads to the fact that the black color often fades into grayish shades, which lack saturation and depth.

And in general, if we compare the Vernee Thor Plus screen with other smartphones in this price category, the hero of our review, as a rule, looks much more interesting. The image is more realistic and juicy. There are no problems with the brightness reserve, although if you wish, you can find a brighter IPS screen in this segment. Vernee Thor Plus display covered protective glass, which is slightly rounded at the corners. Its origin is unknown for certain, but the quality is quite decent. There is an oleophobic layer. Supports the screen up to 5 simultaneous touches.

E-ink mode

Well, one more “trick”. Vernee Thor Plus got pretty interesting technology E-ink. I mentioned above that there is a button on the left side to activate it. E-ink turns the smartphone screen into black and white mode - something like the screen of an e-book. This technology was also present in previous smartphones model range Vernee, but it was of minimal use, since it uses IPS displays.

Returning a little higher, where I wrote about the fact that the AMOLED matrix is ​​not illuminated when the color is black, we find that in the case of Thor Plus, this mode can be useful. True, you should not count on the fact that you will be able to “play” or play movies using E-ink for days. It offers a limited set of features (calls, SMS, calendar and some others), which can come in handy when there is very little charge left and you won’t be able to get to a power outlet soon.

Performance

There is now a widespread problem with hardware in the lower segment. Almost all companies (the exceptions are Xiaomi, Coolpad LeEco) install MediaTek processors in their budget smartphones, and not the latest ones. Vernee Thor Plus has an old eight-core MT6753 clocked at up to 1.3 GHz. Complements his old graphics chip Mali Mali-T720. The tandem of old people is not bad in everyday tasks, but they cope with demanding games and resource-intensive applications with a groan.

I'm glad that there is 3 GB of RAM - with graphic tasks everything is tight, but at least with multitasking everything is fine. 32 GB permanent memory + you can install a memory card up to 128 GB.

In the AnTuTu test, Vernee Thor Plus scores around 37,000 points. It was especially decided not to “drive” the smartphone with benchmarks - systems of this type have been tested many times, why mock the old man.

In general, there are no problems with everyday tasks (web surfing, instant messengers, simple games, etc.). If you really love hard mobile games, and not just any farms, we recommend finding something more respectable. Here, for example, .

Communication, sound

You can install two nano SIM cards, you can install one SIM card and a microSD memory. Vernee Thor Plus operates in 4G, supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, and has GPS and GLONASS for navigation. Everything works well, there is an error during navigation, but it is not critical (about 20-30 meters, not always).

The smartphone, as we noted, has a fingerprint scanner built into the Home button. It works “on a budget” - it’s not too fast, it doesn’t always work the first time.

The sound of Vernee Thor Plus is normal, like most smartphones, not only this one, but also those of higher classes. The speaker is quite loud, but of some refined quality with distinct low and high frequencies you won't get it. And the manufacturer, in fact, does not promise.

operating system

The most uninteresting part of reviews of Chinese smartphones, as a rule, comes from getting to know operating system. It's all the same here. While smartphones from more well-known manufacturers often have a proprietary shell that is interesting to delve into, cheap Chinese ones are the same in this regard. Software part Vernee Thor Plus is based on almost “pure” Android 7.0 Nougat. Design user interface Absolutely nothing surprising.

We managed to find something new in the “Settings” menu. The manufacturer stuffed a whole bunch additional options, necessary and unnecessary. All of them can be turned on and off at will, so this is definitely a plus for the OS. You can, for example, enable the function “ Quick access to the camera”, thanks to which you can launch the camera by double pressing the power button. Or customize the status bar of Vernee Thor Plus at your discretion - you can change everything.

During our review, the Vernee Thor Plus received a system update once, which was said to bring some fixes. In general, Vernee smartphones are well supported by the manufacturer, receiving quite often and many updates. True, as reviews from users of Vernee devices say, updates often do not correct them, but introduce even more errors. You can follow the release of Vernee Thor Plus firmware updates on the 4PDA forum.

Vernee Thor Plus has only one main camera, which is good news. The manufacturer did the right thing by not cramming in a useless second sensor, which would create a spot around the object that would spoil the photo. Moreover, the price of the smartphone would probably be higher. And so, we have an unknown 13 megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. What can you say about him? Good for the price of a smartphone. If the Vernee Thor Plus camera also shot at the level of its more expensive analogues, then it would be too good.

During the day, the photographs turn out good - this is something that even state employees can boast about today. At night, of course, everything is sad. HDR helps a little, but the resulting nighttime photos are still mediocre. Videos can only be recorded in FullHD resolution. Naturally, there is no stabilization, so the videos are mediocre, shaky and often blurry. Front camera at 8 MP. Nothing stands out - selfies are of average quality.

Many users in reviews of Vernee Thor Plus complain about very bad quality indoor shooting. Apparently, the reason for this was the recent update, as stated by the majority of owners of this device. We are waiting for the next update or updating to the previous version.

What about the cameras? Not bad, but only during the day and with plenty of light, and if you don’t shoot video often, and if you’re not one of those who get to the bottom of every pixel in the photo. Are there any better options than Vernee Thor Plus? In this segment, all smartphones sell for approximately the same amount (if you don’t take into account smartphones from little-known companies that suddenly drop in price).

For a good camera you will have to shell out a larger budget. Maybe someone will find it useful - (from fresh).

Autonomy

Another advantage of a smartphone. Vernee Thor Plus, as stated by the manufacturer, has a 6200 mAh battery. The capacity is impressive, but only on paper. As many users state in reviews, as well as other resources, the Vernee Thor Plus battery is actually 5800 mAh. This is indicated on the battery. This is not the first time that a manufacturer has sinned by exaggerating the actual battery capacity. And many sellers on AliExpress seem to have repeatedly received complaints about the actual capacity, so now they indicate side by side that they do not accept disputes if the numbers differ from those stated. Just like that.

But, despite this nuance, the autonomy of the Vernee Thor Plus is quite good. Let's not forget that an AMOLED display is used, which, in addition to rich colors, is also less battery-hungry than IPS. And the resolution is not the highest. And what's the result? The smartphone can confidently withstand a couple of days without recharging in active use mode. It can play video for about 20 hours if you set the brightness to 50%.

Supports Vernee Thor Plus technology fast charging. The battery is completely filled in about two and a half hours, which is very good for such a capacity.

Vernee Thor Plus: where to buy, price, analogues

Now you can buy Vernee Thor Plus at a price of around 7700-8500 rubles. The price is quite reasonable, taking into account each of the characteristics of the smartphone. You can order Vernee Thor Plus in any popular online store (we select sellers with the maximum number of orders, reasonable price and good reputation).

What analogues does Vernee Thor Plus have:

• Oukitel K6000 Pro. It differs in screen (5.5 inches, IPS, FHD) and cameras. In addition, it is slightly thicker than the guest of our review. Otherwise, identical models.
Conclusion

In general, Vernee Thor Plus is not bad for the money that the manufacturer asks for it. Moreover, two things make it so – an AMOLED screen and a capacious battery. If we remove them, we have another faceless budget smartphone, of which there are plenty. Although Thor Plus still remains a low-segment solution, despite the matrix type. Its “stuffing” is outdated, the cameras shoot well only for this class, and the only additional features that can be distinguished are E-ink. We definitely recommend Vernee Thor Plus to users who love the rich colors produced by AMOLED, but do not want to pay too much for a smartphone. Naturally, we also advise fans of high autonomy to take a closer look, since the new product really has no problems with this.