Paul O’Brien, of Engadget Mobile, reviews T-mobile’s Pulse. The Pulse, or Huawei’s U8220, is a European-bound phone aimed at bringing Android to the masses, on the cheap. Don’t forget to watch Paul’s hands on video that showcases the Pulse’s software out of the box (Android 1.5, with few customizations). Be sure to check out a brief summary of the review after the break.
The Good:
- Price: £176 (no contract)
- Solid feel
- Good construction, comparable to more expensive handsets
- 3.5″ HVGA capacitive touch screen
- Excellent screen clarity
- Well balanced UI
- Dedicated camera button
- Speakerphone: loud and clear
- 1500 mAh battery
- Out of the box useful mix of 3rd party apps
The Bad:
- Fingerprint magnet
- Low resolution video capture
- Camera performs poorly
- 2.5 mm audio jack
- Small ROM and RAM
[...] flood the market, consumers will have greater choice. Users may now choose devices with smaller or larger screens, depending on their needs, and are not locked to a single “standard”. [...]