Simvalley SPX-8 in the test

Scammers claim that display giants, like the SPX-8, are mobile phones with which one can surf properly (the talk is here of the wave and not the Internet). But in fact, the display with a diagonal of 5.2 inches (13.2 cm) and a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels provides enough space for the clear presentation of Internet pages. But also viewing photos or movies is going to be fun with the big screen. The display is protected against scratches by special H4 glass.


A special coating is designed to ensure that fingers do not leave marks easily. We put to the test an iPhone 4s next to the SPX-8 and quickly becomes clear that the display of the SPX-8 is much more sensitive to fingerprints than the iPhone's. The latter is also visibly better reflected.


Also, the retina display looks sharper and brighter. This does not mean that the display of the Simvalley smartphone would be bad, but in comparison to competing market leads, the user has to make the SPX-8 smear. Especially in the strong sunlight, it is difficult to detect anything on the 5.2-inch display.


With the SPX-8, the PDA input known from PDA times is moving into the mobile phone world. Of course, the smartphone can be operated as usual with the finger, but for tasks, which require a little more fine motor, an input pin is parked in the bottom of the smartphone.


On the back is an eight megapixel camera, which delivers good results in good light conditions (for a smartphone). The large display provides excellent image and sharpness control. The SPX-8 needs to be populated with a micro SD card that is not included in the package before taking a picture. At the front is a second camera, which provides significantly less resolution and image quality. It is primarily intended for the videotelefonie and not for the self-portrait.


The battery is well sized with 2500 mAh, with a moderate use of Bluetooth, WLAN and GPS one comes one to two days over the rounds. If you play a lot with the gadgets, the SPX-8 already wants the charger. A typical behavior of all powerful smartphones.


The few keys are not labeled or provided with symbols, which is somewhat irritating at the initial contact, since you can not find the power button. However, since only three keys are available, this hurdle is quickly overcome.


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Inside is a CPU with a gigahertz clock frequency. It drives Google's Android operating system version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).


Very practical and relatively unique in the smartphone world is the operation of the smartphone with two sim cards. This allows the user to use a company card and a private one. Both work in parallel. Contacts stored in the phone can be assigned to the respective Sim card.


Despite its generous dimensions and the weight of 210 grams, the Simvalley SPX-8 is well in hand. The built-in materials make a great impression in terms of price.


The SPX-8 from Simvalley gives you the best advice when surfing and taking pictures to a large display value. Of course, the user has to make cuts on the display and the processor performance, but he has to scroll to the counter at Pearl at only 249 euros and get an input pencil as a Dreadabe.


Smartphone, 5.2-inch display, 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 8 megapixel camera, Android 4.0, built-in input stylus