CHF155.–
Inoi Note 13S
256 GB, Space Grey, 6.95", Dual SIM, 13 Mpx, 4G
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6 reviews
Cheap, but only suitable as a 2nd mobile! (see +/- details)
Once I had the huge packaging in my hand, I was amazed. After looking at the leaflet(s), I was even more so! Nothing works without a magnifying glass... But it only says the usual blahblah anyway.
If you've ever had a mobile with 6.67" or larger, then the 6.95" doesn't really seem much bigger. In terms of width, it's only a little larger than most larger mobiles, so it's still quite easy to hold.
I think it's good that there are basically only pure Android apps on it. (except for an INOI app itself, which only calls up the INOI website, and a "Recommendation" link, where suggestions are made for e.g. the Netflix app and similar... Otherwise quite clean pre-installation)
What's also great is that a transparent silicone case is already included.
Technically it is IMHO rather mediocre except for the large 6.95" screen (with relatively low resolution 1600x720)! ==> See under the +/- details.
The most important points are NO FINGERPRINT SENSOR or facial recognition (yup, nothing biometric, always the classic PIN or PW, or swipe pattern), no magnetic field sensor (= no compass app works), and no fast charging function, the 5000 battery took me over 2.5 hours to fully charge. (Well, with the small power adapter ^^ - When I think of the brick from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro...)
You should definitely test around with the battery settings of the apps and also turn down the auto screen brightness, otherwise the battery will run out quite quickly.
What's really blatant is that you won't find a single piece of (help) information about the Note 13s on the official INOI SUPPORT homepage (https://24.inoi.com/hc...; not the official INOI homepage "https://inoi.com")! Only for their other models, and general information/help on the Android operating system.
==> Very bad: All screenshots in the help pages are in Russian, and the help pages themselves are a mixture of EN & RUS! :/Pro
- Large screen (6.95")
- Transparent silicone cover supplied
- Power supply unit included
- Can hold 2x SIM or 1x SIM & 1x mSD card
- 8GB RAM & 256GB internal memory
- Boots very quickly (in my case ~10sec after switching on)
Contra
- Max. Screen brightness rather modest (reading can be difficult on sunny days)
- Power supply unit has no fast-charging function (as it only provides standard power)
- No magnetic field sensor (= no compass app works)
- No fingerprint sensor
- No face recognition
- Even after 268MB system update via updater app, the Android security status is 05.12.2023!!!!
- Lousy slider function in the app drawer, first swipe briefly to the left on the scroll bar to make it work
- No screenshot function via GUI, you have to press power + volume down button at the same time!!!
- Despite strong network, keeps losing 4G, switches+stays on 3G > restart reception manually!!!!
Good view from the outside but too many problems
Not even half a year through too many headaches and hardware problems.
- Microphone has hung up.
- Signal antenna has no stability.
- Camera focussing stability weak.
I was very happy with the phone in the beginning until it all started until I put it on the wall.
This phone is more like a children's iPad than a good phone.
It is close to the fate of HTC.Pro
- High and reliable battery capacity
- Large screen
- Lots of memory
- Display protective film
Contra
- Weak hard system
- Performance deficiency
- Poor software compatibility
- Cheap superstructure
- No operating system updates (update support)
- 1 camera in use 2 others for decoration.
- GPS Inaccurate
Good price ratio
Pro
- Large screen
- Lots of memory
Enthusiastic
If you love a large mobile phone and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is the right choice. Lots of memory, a processor that works smoothly with mobile games (e.g. Toon Blast or Massive Warfare) and plenty of space on the screen 😎 If you value a great camera, you'll have to spend more money, but the mobile is great for taking snapshots. The battery is not designed for endurance sports either, but with economy mode and the like, it'll go a long way 😁 To summarise: You get a lot for soooo little money 😎
the hammer ...!!!!
I have an iPhone 15 pro max...and no the INOI is not an iPhone KIller, but I needed a second phone and thought to myself at the price, I don't even get an Occassion for that. I was more than pleasantly surprised. Dual Sim or Sim Plus SD card, battery lasts forever. I had a Huawei Mate 20 X years ago (still without 4G) and 4G is more than enough for what I do. How it ever looks with updates etc ... well, we must not forget it costs 160 CHF including a plastic film on the screen and a simple but effective soft silicone cover, location plug and cable are also included.
Great large screen phone if you don't need 5G and don't want to spend too much
I haven't tested this fully yet, but so far it is just what I was looking for; ie: one of the largest screens available, lots of storage and RAM, Android 13 and good (but not the fastest) processing speed. Inoi seems to have started in Russia, but moved to Dubai and they offer various budget phones, which are made in China. Not sure how long they will last in Europe, but let's see. No info on future Android updates is available so far and phone covers are hard to find so far (except in the USA or Middle East)
Pro
- Large bright screen
- Battery life seems good so far
- Android 13
- great price
- lots of storage and enough RAM
Contra
- no details on Android updates
- not many cases available
- only 4G (LTE
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