Digma is a fairly well-known brand in the Russian market, originally from the Middle Kingdom. Since 2005, the company has firmly established itself on the shelves of domestic stores - primarily with its e-books and tablets.
Recently, the brand started producing its own Digma smartphones. The characteristics of the gadgets did not differ much, because the devices were aimed at the budget and ultra-budget sectors. Despite such affordable price tags, the company's devices are considered to be of high quality, along with other competing models from China. Of course, they are far from the brothers from the Huawei or Xiaomi, but you should pay attention to them.
So, we present to your attention an overview of Digma smartphones - the popular Linx C500 3G and Vox Flash 4G models. Consider the main characteristics of gadgets, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the appropriateness of the purchase. User reviews of Digma smartphones and expert opinions in this area will be taken into account.
Digma Linx C500 3G
This model was distinguished by the most affordable price tag in the line and the reliability of its design. Naturally, the low cost of the gadget implies some compromises, but the company still managed to release not only a cheap device, but also with a quality component.
The Digma Linx C500 3G smartphone got a classic design, but that only added elegance to it. There are no decorative elements on the case, with the exception of three original strips of plastic, stylized as metal. The arrangement of keys and other functionality can also be called standard.
The gadget’s design is non-separable, so there are additional interfaces on the case for working with SIM cards and external SD-drives. The Digma Linx C500 3G smartphone weighs very little - only 121 grams with a case size of 72 x 142 x 9 mm.
Screen
The device received the simplest IPS-matrix with an expansion of 854 by 480 pixels. On a five-inch display, the picture does not look the best, and individual dots are visible to the naked eye. The multitouch system and a sensitive sensor act as honey here, and the fly in the ointment is a faded and inexpressive picture, blinding in the sun.
In this regard, users leave completely negative reviews about the Digma smartphone of the Linx C500 3G series. Normally, you can work with the display only indoors or in the evening, and in other cases you have to cover the screen with your hand to see the information.
Performance
Performance fell again on the shoulders of the budget Spreadtrum SC7731 processor, and the unpretentious Mali chip of the 400 MP2 series is responsible for the graphic part. Judging by user reviews, the Linx C500 3G Digma smartphone has no problems with the interface: tables are scrolled quickly, applications open without obvious delays, and the browser does not stumble on the next page.
Troubles begin during the launch of games and other "heavy" programs. 512 MB of RAM is clearly not enough for modern applications. And if with multimedia things are more or less tolerable, then the games do not load at all or are terribly slow.
Standalone time
The 1800 mAh battery capacity is clearly not enough for the gluttonous Android platform. The manual for the Digma Linx C500 3G smartphone says that the device is enough for 10-12 hours of active work, but in fact it is not. The maximum you can count on is six hours at full load (games, video, Internet).
Is it worth taking?
It’s worth it if you need a phone, not an entertainment center. Yes, on this model you can run unpretentious toys and watch a video, but you can’t count on anything serious for 3,500 rubles. Reviews on the Digma Linx C500 3G smartphone are mostly positive (4 points on Yandex.Market), but more demanding users should pay attention to other models from the budget rather than ultra-budget segment.
Digma Vox Flash 4G
This model is a little more serious than the previous respondent, but there are also not enough stars from heaven. The designers managed to equip the device with sensible “stuffing”, while investing minimal funds. The device can be called one of the most successful experiments of the company in the budget segment.
The device comes in a classic candy bar made of plastic. A varnished strip runs along the perimeter, which gives the device a share of originality and solidity. The location of the controls is standard for smartphones. One of the remarkable features of the gadget is the touch buttons located not on the case itself, but on the screen, that is, this is already part of the interface.
As the official description of the Digma Vox Flash 4G smartphone says, the back cover received a soft-touch coating, but in fact we have albeit high-quality, but matte plastic, and not the above spraying class. Nevertheless, the device lies well in the palm of your hand and does not strive to slip out of your hands. Dimensions of the gadget (71 x 143 x 8 mm) are quite comparable with its weight of 127 grams.
Screen
The smartphone received a very good IPS-matrix for the budget segment with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. On a five-inch screen, such a sweep looks more than comfortable, and the pixelation is invisible even when closely examined. Viewing angles also have a good indicator, so you can watch a video or look through pictures in the company of one or two like-minded people without problems.
The screen works comfortably on a multi-touch system and accepts up to five simultaneous touches. There is an automatic adjustment of brightness, contrast and color correction, and very sensible. Also, it is worth noting separately the presence of high-quality 2.5D glass with slightly protruding faces. The last moment adds safety points, because depreciation is triggered when falling, and the chances of saving the screen grow significantly.
Users in their responses have repeatedly noted the presence of competent protection and such a high-quality matrix in the budget device. So there are only positive reviews.
Performance
As for productivity, it is at the highest level for its price segment. The modern Mediatek MT6737 series processor works in tandem with the fast-moving Mali-T720 graphics accelerator. The gadget's interface can be called lightning fast, as well as the multimedia component (video, radio, music).
As a fly in the ointment here is the amount of RAM. 1 GB of RAM is clearly not enough for the normal operation of modern applications. Of course, games and other "heavy" programs will run on the device, but the quality of use will be far from comfort. So in order to avoid subsidence on the FPS and other lags, you will have to reset the graphics settings to a minimum.
Offline work
The device received a 2000 mAh battery, modest for the existing set of chipsets. A powerful processor, coupled with a video accelerator, eats well, so the charge melts before our eyes when working actively with the device.
With an ordinary load on the device (calls, messages, Internet, an hour of video), the battery lasts for a day, but by the evening the gadget will ask for an outlet.
Is it worth taking?
The Vox Flash 4G smartphone turned out to be surprisingly attractive for its price range. His cost, and this is about 5500 rubles, he beats with interest. If you are not a fan of serious and “heavy” toys, then this smartphone will be a great and inexpensive option for everyday needs. In addition, reviews about the model on the trading floors are rather flattering and without critical comments.