Leagoo M5 (2016) released on July, 2016. Leagoo M5 is a Nano-metal framed phone with low price. It is said to be the only smartphone in the world with all metal Nano-frame. The impressive thing about this phone is the very low price.
Take a look at specifications, price, quick review, features, opinions, pros and cons of Leagoo M5.
Price of Leagoo M5
The price of Leagoo M5 is – (based on Chinese market price)
- Price in USA is $61
- Price in Europe is €55
- Price in UK is £47
- Price in India is ₹4152
- Price in China is ¥ 410
Specifications of Leagoo M5
| Features | Specs |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.0 inches, IPS Display |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (Freeme OS 6.0) |
| CPU | MediaTek MT6580A Quad-core Processor |
| GPU | Mali 400 MP1 |
| Memory | 2GB of RAM |
| Inbuilt Storage | 16GB |
| Storage Upgrade | 128GB via micro SD card |
| Primary Camera | 5MP with Flash (SW 8MP) |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps |
| Secondary Camera | 2MP (SW 5MP) |
| Battery | 2300mAh (Non-removable) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM card type | Dual SIM |
| Weight | 178gms |
Specs and Details of Leagoo M5
Display
Leagoo M5 has IPS display with 5.0 inches screen size. The screen has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The screen got protection from 2.5D curved glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
CPU and GPU
The CPU and GPU of Leagoo M5 are MediaTek MT6580A Quad-core processor with 1.3GHz clock speed and Mali 400 GPU. The CPU is made of Cortex-A7 chipset.
RAM and Storage
Leagoo M5 has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The microSD card clot is available, which can hold up to 128GB storage space.
Software
Leagoo M5 runs on Freeme OS 6.0 which is programmed based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.
Camera
The back side has a 5MP camera which interpolate to 8MP. The front side has a 2MP camera which interpolate to 5MP. Leagoo M5 has Flash to support the back camera. The video resolution for the camera is 1080p at 30fps.
Battery
Leagoo M5 fueled by a 2300mAh battery. It is a non-removable type battery.
Other Features and Connectivity
The connectivity features seen in Leagoo M5 are GPRS, Edge, 3G, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio and USB. The fingerprint scanner located in the rear side, just below the camera.
Quick Review of Leagoo M5
Leagoo M5 has a good display. It is not super good or super bad. It is just good for the price. The pixel density is good in count. The CPU processor belongs to low profile. But for the price of $60, this CPU is reasonable. The 2GB RAM equalize the low profile CPU. This combination believed to be good in multitasking. As the RAM plays the major role in multitasking. The 16GB storage is really good value for money.
We cannot expect much from this low price smartphone. Battery is average with a 2300mAh battery. On continuous use, this battery may drain quickly.
Overall, justifiable smartphone for the low price with strong metal frame.
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Pros and Cons of Leagoo M5
Pros
- Metal Frame Build
- Display
- 2GB RAM
- Low Price with more value
- Fingerprint Scanner
Cons
- Average level Battery
- Low profile CPU
Opinion to Buyers – Leagoo M5
Considering the price, this is a good deal. There are some cons there. But, they are nothing to the price of $60. With shipping and tax charges to USA, it may come around $75. If a person used this smartphone for one year, it comes around $6 a month. It is so cheap.