Coolpad Cool 5 Smartphone Review with Key Features

Coolpad smart devices are manufactured by one of the largest and oldest mobile phone companies. The history of this brand began back in 1993 with the founding of Yulong Computer Telecommunication Scientific Co., Ltd. In one of the time periods, Coolpad was ranked 7th in world rankings and 4th in China for the production of smartphones. It was later supplanted by numerous other manufacturers. In 2004, Yulong Telecommunications again stepped forward and sounded on the Hong Kong stock markets as the Coolpad Group. The manufacturer invests large assets in its development and innovation, 6 research centers have been organized, more than 5,000 different patents have been obtained, more than 5 million pieces of equipment are produced annually, funds are invested in new achievements and developments.

One of the company's new products was the Coolpad Cool 5, which was presented in October 2019.

Design and parameters

Convenient size (157 * 76 * 8) and relatively light weight (145 g) make the new Coolpad comfortable to use. It fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and easily fits into your pocket, which is quite rare with productive devices.

The manufacturer always cares a lot about the design of its smartphones, so the novelty is released in two unusual colors: gradient blue and midnight blue. Fans of non-standard colors will be satisfied, they will definitely be attracted by this color scheme.

The front panel is a 6.22-inch display. Standard frames do not burden the visual perception, they are almost invisible. At the top of the screen there is the usual teardrop-shaped cutout for the camera and the main speaker, the bottom frame is slightly wider than the side ones.

On the back panel in the center there is a fingerprint scanner, in the upper left corner there is a vertical main camera.

On the right side panel there is an on / off button and volume control. Left - a slot for SIM cards and memory cards.

The top rib is where the headphone jack is located. At the bottom there is a Type-C input for charging and an additional speaker with microphone.

The smartphone supports unlocking by facial recognition.

• Convenient dimensions of the device;
• Unusual colors;
• The front panel is completely occupied by the display;
• Stylish modern design, bordering on classics.

• The smartphone can hardly be called thin. Its thickness is 8 mm. Many users do not see this as a disadvantage.

Cool 5 screen

Standard type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, capable of recognizing 16 million colors and shades. This ability leaves a pleasant experience for users. Working with the device is comfortable for sight, there is no effect of direct sunlight on the picture quality. Both in the game and in the photo and video shooting, the IPS screen remains the best solution for smartphones with an average budget.

The diagonal of the display is 6.22 inches, that is, 96.6 sq. Cm. The screen-to-body size of a smartphone is approximately 80.9%. Resolution - 720 x 1520 pixels. The aspect ratio corresponds to 19: 9 with a density of ~ 270 ppi. This harmonious balance creates an excellent environment for working with any content. It is equally comfortable when viewing photo or video files, as well as working with text documents or surfing the Internet.

The minimal bezels around the display make it visually larger.

There is a 5th generation Gorilla Glass protection.

• Large display without wide bezels
• Good color rendering and a wide range of color recognition and shades;
• Harmonious aspect ratios that allow you to comfortably use the device for any purpose (work or leisure);
• The pixel resolution of the screen allows you to display clear pictures of various types, both dynamic in the game and video files, and stably clear in photos.

• Considering the quality, ratio and screen resolution in the budget category of devices, no shortcomings have been identified.

Cool 5 platform and memory

Coolpad has equipped its new product with a chipset from Mediatek - MT6762 Helio P22 using 12nm technology. All this, combined with the amount of RAM (4 GB), does an excellent job with most tasks and user requirements. All standard application suites for this type of device are available.

For gamers, this smart is unlikely to be suitable, because it is capable of playing only lightweight games of outdated versions. The chipset includes the PowerVR GE8320 graphics accelerator, which also contributes little to the gaming capabilities of the device. It's worth noting that the artificial intelligence on this device is very limited. All he can do is recognize the user's face.

Memory capabilities

4GB RAM + 64GB built-in memory enhances the power and functionality of the smartphone. This amount of RAM is quite enough for the full operation of the Android 9.0 (Pie) operating system, which requires space so as not to create inconvenience with braking or freezing.

The manufacturer has taken care of additional memory expansion with a separate slot, into which you can insert a flash card up to 128 GB.

• The applied chipset is made using 12 nm technology;
• The set contains all the necessary applications;
• The amount of RAM and built-in memory perfectly complement and improve other smartphone capabilities;
• There is a separate slot for a microSD card, expanding the device's memory capacity up to 128 GB.

• Limited ability of artificial intelligence;
• Only primitive legacy game applications are available;
• The graphics are poor.

Camera parameters

The main camera is located vertically on the left side of the back panel of the smart. Two sensors (13/2 Mp) successfully complement each other in taking pictures of acceptable quality. Features requiring clarification include:

• digital zoom (helps in bringing the subject closer, especially convenient when creating a video, allows you to smoothly and without jerking approach the desired object without interrupting the process);
• automatic flash (a very convenient function that fires automatically when conditions are necessary for it);
• face recognition in the frame allows auto focus to concentrate at specific points in the frame;
• “Touch to focus” - when you click in the right place of the frame, the focus will move exactly there. This feature allows you to detail your photos.

The dual camera can shoot in two modes: continuous shooting mode and high dynamic range (HDR) mode.

The 16MP selfie camera delivers acceptable photos and decent video call quality in apps.

• The rear dual camera consists of two different sensors that work together to improve image quality;
• LED flash allows you to take pictures in the evening and at night, as well as indoors without natural light;
• Two shooting modes are available;
• Auto focus assists in detailing photos with “touch to focus” function;
• The front camera has good resolution.

• Automatic focusing works with a certain delay (it takes a few seconds to concentrate the focus in the frame);
• Lighting affects the quality of the pictures.

Battery and smartphone offline mode

Coolpad Cool 5 is equipped with a 4000 mAh non-removable battery. It is a lithium polymer battery, the main advantages of which are large volume and low self-discharge. In stand-alone mode, the device can work without problems for 8-10 hours. Standby mode - up to several days. Conversation mode (without using the Internet) - 20-25 hours.

Fast charging is active. The battery reaches its full capacity within 10-15 minutes.

• Large battery capacity;
• Low self-discharge;
• Fast charging available;
• Good autonomy of the device in all modes.

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Features of sensors and communication

The smartphone supports 2-3-4 G, network selection priority can be set. Bluetooth version 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11, GPS with A-GPS technology. USB ports: for charging Type-C 1.0 + USB, USB On-The-Go.

Radio with FM waves will delight its followers.

The package includes the main sensors: a fingerprint scanner (unlocking with a fingerprint), an accelerometer (motion control), a gyroscope (orientation angle meter), proximity, compass.

• Smart supports all types of communication;
• Fast internet connection, high-speed wi-fi;
• All necessary sensors are available;
• FM radio.

• Legacy USB 2.0 port.

The Coolpad Cool 5 smartphone is a great budget device with a full range of essential features and applications. Its striking design will attract fans of non-standard colors. Classic shape combined with modern design and good functionality, what else is needed for an inexpensive device.