BenQ F52

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE 700 / 900 / 1800
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2015, May. Released 2015, May
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 147 x 74.5 x 9.3 mm (5.79 x 2.93 x 0.37 in)
Weight 142 g (5.01 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~68.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
eMMC 4.5
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 8 MP
Features LED flash
Video
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SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Stand-by Up to 580 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 24 h (3G)
MISC
Colors Glam Pink, Chic Gray

BenQ F52 Overall Review

The BenQ F52, announced in May 2015, marked a solid entry into the mid-range smartphone market of its time. Featuring a 5.2-inch display, this device offers a comfortable viewing experience for media consumption and web browsing. Under the hood, the Snapdragon 615 chipset powers the device, providing adequate performance for daily tasks and moderate gaming.

Photography enthusiasts would appreciate the 13 MP primary camera, capable of capturing detailed images under good lighting conditions. The 8 MP front camera ensures decent selfies and video calls, a notable feature for social media users.

Storage is not an issue, with 16 GB onboard, expandable via a microSD card, allowing for ample space for apps, photos, and music. The 2 GB of RAM is sufficient for multitasking basic apps without significant slowdowns.

The 2500 mAh battery is somewhat modest by today’s standards but was average for its release period, offering a day’s worth of usage on a single charge, depending on the user’s habits.

BenQ F52 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • The 5.2-inch display provides a good balance between size and usability.
  • Decent camera setup for its class, with a 13 MP rear and 8 MP front camera.
  • Snapdragon 615 chipset delivers respectable performance for everyday tasks.
  • Expandable storage is a plus, offering flexibility for additional space.

Cons:

  • Battery capacity could be limiting for heavy users, requiring mid-day charging.
  • The device might struggle with more demanding apps and games due to the limited 2 GB RAM.
  • Lacks some of the more modern features and connectivity options found in newer smartphones.