Coolpad Legacy 5G smartphone review

Samsung, IPhone, Oppo or Huawei? In 2024, the issue of savings has become acute, as leaders in the wireless network are constantly raising the price of products. This is why newcomer Coolpad is entering the techno arena with the stunning release of the Legacy 5G.

In this article, we are going to get acquainted with the dream of all fans of the budget segment. Find out how to get a smartphone with advanced features and support for 5G connections for only $ 400, and how to stop being afraid of little-known brands, right now!

Brand history

Not much is known about the Chinese brand Coolpad. However, we must admit that he is far from a beginner. The company has been operating since 1993, which cuts off at the root of jokes and theories about how Asia loves the brainchild of Steve Jobs, which is why the word "Pad" in the name alone can bring incredible popularity.

In fact, the creators knocked out the way to the world market in all possible ways, and quite successfully (worth noting). In 2012, Coolpad production accounted for 10% of the global market. Is every unnamed brand capable of this?

At the same time, the company distinguished itself in this:

• Creation of the first Chinese smartphone with LTE support;
• Creation of the world's thinnest phone with a thickness of only 4.7 mm;
• In 2005 released a push-button telephone with dual-band communication (GSM and CDMA).

Moreover, already in 2013, sales increased to the level when a small company was able to break the records of BlackBerry and Nokia, taking 9th place in the world, as it managed to release almost 7 million smartphones in one quarter.

To achieve such heights, Coolpad has spent 20 years (tell the creator now about iron patience and perseverance)! And now, after only 7 years, the company is returning again, intending to conquer the whole of Europe. That is why the developers decided to start with a cheap and high-quality flagship, which will be discussed below.

Appearance

For a loud release, the Chinese brand has chosen an unusual name. If everything is clear with 5G, then what is “Legacy”? Translated into Russian, the word means “heritage”. And rest assured, the novelty has taken away only the hottest innovations from the bright predecessors. For the most part, this concerns the design, created, as they say, according to the latest "technological" fashion.

The Coolpad Legacy 5G smartphone is a full-fledged flagship with a 6.5-inch diagonal. The dimensions are 165 x 77 x 9.5 mm. It is worth noting that with the large size of the smartphone itself, the developers have tried to minimize inconvenience during use. Still, in a woman's or a child's hand, such a whopper will look awkward, besides, curbing the keyboard or the "Like" button on the left side of the screen with just a thumb will not work. This is why the Coolpad Legacy 5G is quite narrow. The corners are moderately rounded.

Coolpad allowed itself to lie a little by betting that we don't know what a bezel-less screen looks like. However, the Chinese attacked the wrong ones, did they? A bulky chin adorns the bottom of the display. While the top is fine, there is only a small hole in the front camera in the middle. Let's go back to the back of the case.Where else can you expect deception?

To our great surprise, the flagship from the budget segment received a metal and glass coating, while the average price category is torn by the amount of cheap plastic in phones for $ 500-700. The back panel is cut in half by a long block of 2 cameras, LED flash and fingerprint holes.

Equipment

As mentioned earlier, the brand is trying to climb to the top of the market again, so absolutely all high-profile novelties, one way or another, will be in its releases. In addition to the standard equipment:

• Charger, adapter;
• USB cable;
• Certificates and a clip for a sim card.

We will also get a factory transparent case, especially for this bulky flagship. It will be presented only in two colors: metallic gray and blue, with a smooth transition to yellow. To many, this combination, meanwhile, resembles the famous "Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh.

Specifications

Screen

The display in the Coolpad Legacy 5G occupies approximately 82% of the total surface area. A significant figure. Let's see if it can cope with the requirements of the modern user?

The screen is based on a budget IPS matrix, known for its special brightness. Even if at first glance everything looks as if the company has decided to save money, you should not be led by rumors. The liquid crystal display IPS LCD is a combination of bright and colorful pictures (up to 16 million shades) in cloudy and sunny weather, without the harmful PWM effect (like in Amoled) and fast fading of blue LEDs. The technology has disadvantages, such as fragility (broken, leaking screen) and the absence of the Always-on-Display function, which is not particularly noticeable with respect to the phone.

The display resolution was 1080 x 2340 with support for Full HD + video quality. The pixel ratio is quite high, which cannot be compared with other models for the same price (395 ppi). The phone is also able to easily play videos in 1080p quality at 30 frames per second. This, in turn, indicates good performance. Let's not hesitate and find out more!

Filling

The Chinese brand Coolpad has been very fortunate not to be blacklisted by America, as has happened to Oppo, Xiaomi and Huawei. That is why inside the novelty there was not a weak processor, but a powerful 7-nanometer Snapdragon 765G chip from the famous Qualcomm company.

The technology involves dividing 8 cores into three clusters for more efficient operation. In the first cluster, a Kryo 475 Prime core at 2.4 GHz, in the second, a Kryo 475 Gold core at 2.2 GHz, and in the remaining 6 Kryo 475 Silver cores with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. This processor, first of all, is famous for its excellent support for the gameplay. Many users have praised the seventh generation Snapdragon for years for its focus on heavy, productive games. For example, WoT, Pubg9 or Call of Duty.

By the way! The mysterious prefix "G" means that the phone will be able to speed up games, which will significantly reduce overheating of the case and microcircuits.

The video processor, Adreno 620, also played an important role in the speed of the novelty.

So, why split the cores into clusters, give different clock speeds and other troubles? Manufacturers have correctly calculated the needs of the average user for Legacy 5G. Many people need a smartphone only for calls and social networks, while there are not so many game lovers who bought a phone for their favorite application. The bulk of the effort will be spent on the system as a whole, this is especially important for the demanding, but at the same time, such a convenient OS Android 10.0.

In fact, a smartphone in 2024 will become a mini-robot in your pocket. The flagship Coolpad Legacy 5G is equipped with a prediction system developed by a neural network (almost like siri). Plus, you can enjoy all the benefits of customizing your space yourself.

Autonomy and additional functions

The gadget is equipped with a 4000 mAh non-removable Li-Po battery. This value has already become the global standard for smartphones of all sizes (thanks to Xiaomi). The Coolpad Legacy 5G's screen is large enough that the power consumption is appropriate and you need to be prepared for that. When using mobile internet, social networks and listening to music, the battery will last almost all day. If you are more economical, then you can hold the phone without recharging for up to 3 days.

The latest trend - fast charging function - is also embodied in the flagship. Underneath, it represents an additional 18 Volts of charge per hour (Quick Charge 3rd generation). The developers have not forgotten about the fashion for a wireless headset. Therefore, despite the budget of the smartphone, Bluetooth has been updated to the latest, fifth version. This will permanently save you from headphones that always lose connection.

Camera and memory

As you know, the race for cameras has been going on in the techno world for several years. However, Coolpad has become the bastion of sanity where quantity never replaces quality. That is why the main camera consists of only 2 modules and an LED flash.

The first lens is 48 MP, with a wide viewing angle. The aperture is rather weak, especially for night photography. Still, the phone is more designed for games and heavy processes. At the same time, there will be enough power for photography in good lighting. If you look at other flagships with the same value, they are distinguished by the high-quality panorama and photos "in action". If you can shoot a video in 2K, there is every chance to shoot a mini-Hollywood film of your own production.

The second, additional lens - 8 megapixels, now with an ultra-wide view. The front camera took 16 megapixels. It is possible that with the approach to the official release, the information will be updated.

A huge bonus was the spacious memory of 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of external memory.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Large, bright screen;
• Beautiful design;
• Capacitive battery;
• Fast charging function;
• High quality body materials;
• High performance;
• Full HD + support;
• Availability of OS 10.

• Middle chamber;
• Fragile screen;
• Difficult to hold in one hand;
• Few colors.

Where to buy and at what price?

At the moment, the novelty is in limbo. According to rumors, the official release will be in March 2024. The price will be $ 400 or 25 thousand rubles.