BenQ F3

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2013, November. Released 2013, November
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 131.6 x 66.9 x 8.9 mm (5.18 x 2.63 x 0.35 in)
Weight 119 g (4.20 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~63.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU PowerVR SGX544
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video
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SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth Yes
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
MISC
Colors White, Red
Price About 200 EUR

BenQ F3 Overall Review

The BenQ F3 is a mid-range smartphone that was announced in November 2013, demonstrating BenQ’s commitment to delivering competitive smartphones in the market. The device features a 4.5-inch display, offering a comfortable screen size for browsing, reading, and multimedia consumption. Powered by the MT6589 chipset and paired with 1GB of RAM, the F3 is capable of handling everyday tasks and some light multitasking.

One of the standout features of the BenQ F3 is its 13 MP primary camera, which was quite impressive for its time, allowing users to capture high-quality photos. It also comes with a 2 MP front camera, catering to the needs of selfie enthusiasts and video calls. With a storage capacity of 4GB, expandable via microSD, users have the flexibility to store photos, music, and apps.

The smartphone is equipped with a 2100 mAh battery, providing a decent battery life that can last through a day of moderate use. Running on Android 4.2.2, the BenQ F3 offers a user-friendly interface with access to a wide range of apps and services available on the Google Play Store.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Impressive 13 MP primary camera for capturing high-quality images.
  • Comfortable 4.5-inch display suitable for various multimedia content.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card, offering flexibility in storing data.
  • Decent battery life with a 2100 mAh battery, capable of supporting a day’s usage.

Cons:

  • Limited by 1GB of RAM, which may affect performance during heavy multitasking.
  • Runs on an older version of Android, which might limit access to the latest features and updates.
  • The 4GB internal storage could be insufficient for users with high storage needs, despite the expandability option.