GSMArena feature labs: The tests

26 April 2012
The GSMArena Labs are tests designed to give an objective account of how a device performs in real-world scenarios. In short, it's about what you can expect from a gadget you're planning to buy. Our tests are constantly being developed...

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  • Shalu Chauhan
  • rAV
  • 09 Jun 2016

Nice And Verry Beautifull

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    • AnonD-541982
    • KIC
    • 27 May 2016

    Which device or tool do you guys use to read the luminance of screen in numbers like 500nits or 1200:1 CR? It would be really nice if you share with us. thank you

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      • Anonymous
      • RxS
      • 06 May 2016

      As for audio test, what sound did you put in the device by RMAA test?
      Is it 24bit 48KHz format?

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        • AnonD-98399
        • IVS
        • 03 Apr 2016

        I suggest do the daily basis task instead of finish the test part by part in seperate scenario.
        The test :
        1. call 1 hours (most unimportant test, as we all know may be 2% cost for 1 hour call duration)
        2. Surf with 4G/3G 1 hours include website & facebook
        3. Watch youtube 1 hours by 4G/3G in 360p standard.(save data)
        4. Play 30mins game (not so important , because can't be we play game in office)
        5. Take 20-30 photo in 30mins time .(keep the camera apps on )
        6. GPS + maps + 4G/3G + LCD on for 30mins drive.
        7. 11pm ,remaining battery % in phone

        For me , i only carry out 1,2,5,6 in those tough situation. My vibe P1 is pass the test. Samsung A7 is failed ,nearly 50% battery for 1 1/2hour drive.

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          • AnonD-98399
          • IVS
          • 03 Apr 2016

          To be easier understanding the phone battery life performance :
          1 call
          2 surf by 3G/4G network instead of wifi
          3 video test with network signal off its doesn't reflect the true life experince.
          4. Of course if u can add the GPS + Google maps + LCD always on + 4G/3G network on . Its make us more easier understand what this phone can do for us.
          5. Add a standard ,at 11pm how much % still remaining in phone.

          Because according to review ,Samsung A7 web browse 10hours , in fact , this phone perform so worse during daily basis use for just line ,whatapps , take some photo , about 1-20mins web surf. Its will in 24% low batt around 4pm. Its not accurate as 1+1+1 ,48-72hours performance as explain.

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            • AnonD-40199
            • sxt
            • 06 Mar 2016

            Why do review sites not review antenna quality? In my experience phones have difference in that. In our house we have, iphone6plus and a lumia 735. They're both set up for the highest data possible, and having the same network. Side by side under an area with poor signal quality, the iphone6s can still get at least an H+ but the lumia735 can barely get an E. So definitely iphone6 can suck more signal under tough circumstances (which coincides with some reports that iphone6plus has really good antenna than previous iphones, and even compared to other products)

            The point is, i think people also consider the antenna quality especially those in challenging places (or countries). And i believe if you devised a test for antenna quality many people will thank gsmarena.please consider this. Thank you

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              • Anonymous
              • 8Tc
              • 27 Feb 2016

              jjjjjjjjjjjjjnn, 08 Sep 2015Why haven't you tested Web browsing while using a 3G/4G con... moreLess variables, keep in mind that this trata are forcomparison proposals.

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                • Wakoiember10
                • t7X
                • 27 Jan 2016

                Hello.
                Does anyone here using Sony xperia m4 aqua. Is it really waterproof? Like can you really submerge your phone in the water? Coz im afraid to try mine.. To those who will comment, thanks.☺

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                  • Wakoiember10
                  • t7X
                  • 27 Jan 2016

                  Hello.
                  Does anyone here using Sony xperia m4 aqua. Is it really waterproof? Like can you really submerge your phone in the water? Coz im afraid to try mine.. To those who will comment, thanks.☺

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                    • Matt
                    • vxt
                    • 26 Jan 2016

                    Does the dynamic range in audoo directly translate to how loud the earphones can be? Because i'm not really sure if all phones have the same floor volume. If not, how would i know the actual floor volume and the ceiling volume of a device?

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                      • AnonD-433186
                      • TkQ
                      • 25 Jan 2016

                      Battery life statistics :
                      The more I look at the tables the less satisfied I am with the methodology. What you have ended up with is a number that is less useful than official fuel consumption figures, and we know all about them.
                      50% brightness may not be visible on some phones in a bright room or outside; it will certainly be different nits level. This alone makes the comparisons questionable. It would be more difficult but the testing should be at the same nits level for each device.
                      Web browsing by reloading the SAME Web page over and over is unrealistic. It ought to be several different Web sites in sequence. The Web pages should be typical ones with adverts and lots of graphical items and social media buttons. The test also needs to show mid quality wifi, and I would think that nowadays the vast majority of phone Web browsing is over 4G. The cell and Bluetooth radios should also be on, and with 3/4 quality connection.
                      Watching video while in airplane mode! How many can bear to be without their Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and similar feeds for a full film length? How will the smart watch sync without bluetooth?
                      Phone calls with no background apps? Have you ever known that to happen?
                      Please rethink the labs methodology.

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                        • TONNY
                        • Nv$
                        • 08 Jan 2016

                        mine battery go a virus ...wat shd i do?

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                          • COLLINS
                          • Nug
                          • 22 Dec 2015

                          pls help me on my sony xperia sp. its camera jst stop working tellin me unfortunately camera as jst stop.u can reply me through my mail pls...kajogboladiekola@yahoo.com pls i nid ur help

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                            • Bigjeff
                            • 0}h
                            • 18 Dec 2015

                            Hallo is good

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                              • Lillian
                              • fuf
                              • 17 Dec 2015

                              I have an HTC desire x, but my camera can't start. What should I do? It has suddenly stopped working.please help me.

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                                • Abi J
                                • Khh
                                • 06 Nov 2015

                                Hello gsmarena,
                                Can you also pls put up a table for Speaker Loudness test to help understand which phone speaker is better. This is important for many buyers and may influence buyng decisions.
                                Thanks

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                                  • Tridiv Dutta
                                  • g3a
                                  • 26 Oct 2015

                                  Please also have a link showing Hall of Fame for Excellent rankers in Telephony quality, since Telephony is the basic of all parameters a phone to have that is widely ignored by manufacturers, and only a few could meet the expectations.

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                                    • jjjjjjjjjjjjjnn
                                    • 7jV
                                    • 08 Sep 2015

                                    Why haven't you tested Web browsing while using a 3G/4G connection via the SIM instead of WiFi? I'm sure not all use WiFi all the time.

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                                      • AnonD-165120
                                      • HIq
                                      • 04 Sep 2015

                                      hi gsm team .
                                      can I have your video playback test's video link to test it in my device and compare it with your results???

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                                        • david
                                        • iJS
                                        • 29 Jul 2015

                                        Wow, I'm so thankfull you guys do some test with audio! because a mobile speaker is very important to me, and this is the only website I can find some info about decibels and loudness.
                                        Very thankfull

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