At a price halved compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 5, what limitations are there for this foldable smartphone? We were able to see this foldable flip smartphone. Before you jump for joy, let's take a look at what it really entails.
Energizer Ultimate U660S // Source : Aroged
We set the scene: a smartphone that folds in half without bending your wallet. This is Energizer's bet with its Ultimate U660S, announced at only 499.99 euros. Yes, you read correctly. We are far from the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and its 999 euros.
Energizer Ultimate U660S // Source : Aroged
But before you jump for joy, let's take a look at what it really entails.
Folding pleasures at low prices
Energizer, better known for its batteries than for its phones, is entering the folding smartphone market through the big door. Thanks to Avenir Telecom, a French distributor who has acquired the Energizer license (they also announced a very durable smartphone), the brand promises to make this coveted technology available to everyone. But, obviously, who says low price, says concessions.
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With a Helio G99 processor, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, you'd think they didn't skimp on resources. But no 5G here, we stay on 4G. On the photo side, it's a bit of an artistic blur with a 16 megapixel rear sensor, as well as an 8 megapixel sensor, and a 25 megapixel front, without further details.
Energizer Ultimate U660S // Source : Aroged
The 3,600 mAh battery, and very little information to get your teeth into regarding charging And all of this will run under Android 14, with a very light personalized interface, from November 2024.
Energizer Ultimate U660S // Source : Aroged
The format reminded us of a Motorola Razr, but the first generation. Even though it is a prototype that we have in hand, we have some doubts about the reliability and durability of this product.
Energizer Ultimate U660S // Source : Aroged
This reduced price will inevitably appeal to more than one person, but you have to ask yourself how far you are prepared to go in terms of compromise. The folding format is cool, that's for sure, but is it enough to overlook the little weaknesses here and there?
Our journalist Ulrich Rozier is in Barcelona to cover MWC 2024 in its entirety, however he is present there as part of a press trip organized by Xiaomi.