The new entry-level smartphone Coolpad C16s has just been presented, a modest terminal suitable for everyday use if we are going to give it a basic use.
This low-end terminal uses a low-end processor that incorporates 4G-Lte connectivity such as the Mediatek Helio G36 that uses ARM Cortex-A53 cores, already quite outdated. Even so it has some interesting features such as its screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz or the inclusion of NFC that allows us to make payments with the mobile, something basic nowadays.
The back presents a rather unique design and as an operating system we have in this Coolpad with a modern Android 14 with the layer of the COOLOS brand.
Coolpad C16s Specifications
As engine we have a Mediatek Helio G36 processor manufactured in 12 nm. This chip is an Octa Core with ARM Cortex-A53 processors in two clusters, one that reaches 2.2 Ghz and another that reaches 1.6 Ghz. Finally, the GPU is a modest PowerVR GE8320 with a top speed of 680 Mhz.
As for RAM we have versions with 4/6 GB LPDDR4X on board and for storage we have 128/256 GB eMMC 5.1, with the option to expand it up to 512 GB with the micro SD card reader shared with the SIM slot.
Display and other features
The screen of this terminal is a 6.75-inch IPS with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, maximum brightness of 400 nits and a refresh rate that reaches 90 Hz. As for cameras we have an 8 MP front with microphone and on the back we find the main 50 MP, 3 MP macro and another auxiliary lens for depth of which we do not know its sensor.
We also have Wifi aC and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity, NFC, GPS 4 in 1 and a 4G-Lte modem with Dual SIM. The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh that includes 10 W charging and for connectivity we have USB-C 2.0 connector, 3.5 mm audio jack and finally comment that in the power button we have integrated fingerprint reader.
Price and availability
- The new Coolpad C16s smartphone will soon be available for purchase from stores such as AliExpress at a price around $80.
