Haier Hurricane

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40, 41
2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2018, January
Status Available. Released 2018, January
BODY
Dimensions 151.5 x 72.5 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight 145 g (5.11 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.7 inches, 83.8 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
Protection Asahi Dragontrail Glass
PLATFORM
OS Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720MP3
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12 µm, PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4″, no AF
Features LED flash
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
MISC
Colors Black, Blue, Red, Green

Haier Hurricane Overall Review

The Haier Hurricane, announced in January 2018, is a smartphone that stands out for offering a balanced set of features at an affordable price. It sports a 5.7-inch display, providing a sizable screen for multimedia consumption and web browsing. The device is powered by an MT6753 chipset, which, while not at the forefront of processing power, delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks and some light gaming.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Haier Hurricane’s 13 MP primary camera, capable of capturing high-quality images in various lighting conditions. The 8 MP front camera ensures clear and vibrant selfies. With a 3300 mAh battery, the phone can last through a day of moderate use without the need for constant recharging.

Storage won’t be an issue for casual users, as the device comes with 16 GB of internal storage, complemented by 2 GB of RAM. This should be sufficient for basic app usage and multimedia files, though heavy users might need to rely on external storage solutions.

Haier Hurricane Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • The large 5.7-inch display offers a good viewing experience for videos and games.
  • Decent primary camera for capturing quality photos.
  • Adequate battery life to support day-to-day usage.
  • Affordable, making it accessible for users on a budget.

Cons:

  • Limited internal storage and RAM might not satisfy the needs of power users.
  • The chipset is not suited for intensive gaming or heavy multitasking.
  • Lacks some of the more advanced features and specifications of higher-end smartphones.