Bank-grade security chip dual camera 360Q5 Plus review

IT168 Review Since 360 ??integrated the two major mobile phone brands Qiku and Dashen, only 360 mobile phone brands have been retained and divided into three product lines: F/N/Q. F focuses on comfort and was formerly known as the Dashen series of mobile phones; N focuses on comfort and was formerly known as the Dashen Note series of mobile phones; Q focuses on technology and is the previous Qiku series of mobile phones. In other words, the 360Q5 Plus reviewed this time is the flagship model of the 360 ??mobile phone brand that focuses on cutting-edge technology.

Compared with other brands, the flagship phone of 360 Mobile Phones arrived half a beat later. It was considered that I got up early and rushed to a late meeting.

I missed the Snapdragon 820 A tailwind from the fast sales of mobile phones. However, being late also has its advantages. First of all, the supply of Snapdragon 820 is no longer tight, so there is no need to worry about production capacity issues. Secondly, a longer R&D cycle allows engineers to devote more energy to optimizing software and hardware compatibility issues, making the product's user experience better. So, as this year’s flagship model of 360 Mobile Phones, can the Q5 Plus win your favor? I believe you will get the answer after reading this review.

First of all, we might as well take a brief look at the configuration list of 360Q5 Plus.

"List of basic parameters of 360Q5 Plus

Screen characteristics

6 inches, SuperAMOLED material, 1080P resolution

Body size

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156.5 x 80 x 8.3(mm)

Weight

175g

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

Network mode

Dual SIM card dual standby, full network communication, support LTE Cat.12

Body storage

128GB

Running memory

4GB/6GB

Front camera

13 million pixels, supports age measurement, appearance measurement, beautification

Camera Features

13-megapixel dual camera, supports black and white photography

Product Selling Points

Bank-grade security chip, smart key, all-metal machine Body

Battery capacity

3700mAh, supports QC 3.0

Operating system

Based on Android6.0.1, 360 OS 2.0

Body color

Streamer gold

Sales price

2599/2799 yuan

"Main selling point: bank-level security encryption Chip

As an Internet company that started off by relying on anti-virus software to solve Internet security problems, 360 naturally inherited its security advantages when it moved into the mobile phone industry, trying to provide users with safer and more thoughtful information protection. This time, 360Q5 Plus has a built-in exclusive customized bank-level security chip, which can effectively prevent malicious programs or software from invading user data. This chip was jointly developed by 360 Company, Oberthur and Infineon. OT is the world's leading bank card security chip service provider. Its solutions are not only widely used in VISA and MasterCard bank cards, but are also used in electronic passports in many countries. Infineon is a company that spun out of Germany's Siemens. It has focused on semiconductor security solutions for many years, and its authority is unquestionable.

▲Oberthur’s security solution is widely used in bank cards

Based on this security chip, 360Q5 Plus adopts a more advanced security solution, that is, passwords, fingerprints, etc. Private information is stored in an independent security chip, managed by an independent system developed by 360, and encrypted with a special algorithm.

Compared with the traditional TrustZone solution, the security solution of 360Q5 Plus is completely isolated from the Android system in terms of hardware, forming an independent security environment. It not only supports a variety of payment and encryption scenarios, but also has a security level of CC EAL5, which is compatible with banks. With the same security level as the card (TrustZone's security solution is only CC EAL2 level), even if all the computer resources around the world are used to crack it, it will take 1,000 years.

In addition, security chips also provide new solutions for mobile phone anti-theft. After an ordinary mobile phone is lost, it can only rely on the bound cloud service to lock and retrieve the mobile phone. After adopting the security chip, the mobile phone can intelligently identify user operations. Once the mobile phone is lost, forced ROOT, forced network shutdown, forced insertion and removal of the SIM card and other illegal operations, the mobile phone will be directly locked without resorting to cloud service operations, making it safer.

In terms of hardware, the 360Q5 Plus also has the current top hardware parameters. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor ensures the computing performance of the phone; the maximum 6GB of running memory can ensure smooth system even when running multi-tasking; 128GB Storage space eliminates the worry of running out of space.

At the same time, the Q5 Plus follows the current dual-camera trend and still continues the dual-camera design of the 360 ??mobile phone flagship version. The body technology is also more sophisticated. It has a higher screen-to-body ratio and a thinner body. It abandons the previous three-section body and uses nano-injection molding technology to fully demonstrate the metal texture. lt; section label="Copyright Reserved by ipaiban.com." id="shifu_t_017" donone="shifuMouseDown('shifu_t_017')" style="margin: 5px 5px 0px;

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" Appearance: CNC metal one-piece body with 86% screen-to-body ratio

Let’s look at the front of the fuselage first. The 360Q5 Plus adopts a borderless ID design. In addition, the machine uses a 6-inch screen, and the width of the upper and lower borders is also It belongs to a relatively narrow category. Official data shows that the 360Q5 Plus has an effective screen-to-body ratio of 86, which is 3 more than the Qiku flagship version. Although the machine uses a 6-inch large screen, the body size is 5.5. It is roughly equivalent to the iPhone 6s Plus. When the screen is turned off, the front of the 360Q5 Plus is simple and highly integrated.

In addition, the 360Q5 Plus also uses a 2.5D glass design. To put it more bluntly, it looks good and feels good to hold. This can even be said to be the iconic design of smartphones since 2015, and it has become widely popular.

Looking at the back of the 360Q5 Plus. Metal material, precision machined by CNC. Currently, the processes used in the processing of metal body of mobile phones are mainly die-casting, stamping and CNC.

The first two have simple process flows and relatively low manufacturing costs, so they are more commonly used in mid- to low-end mobile phones. CNC (CNC machine tool) processing involves cutting, drilling, and polishing a whole piece of metal through a CNC machine tool to obtain a metal shell. There are many processing procedures, high precision requirements, and the cost is naturally high. Therefore, most mobile phone brands only use this process on their flagship models. Based on CNC processing, the surface of 360Q5 Plus is polished with the same 3D zircon as the iPhone, giving it a delicate feel.

As for the camera, 360Q5 Plus is equipped with two 13-megapixel cameras, one color camera is used to record the color of the scene, and one black-and-white night vision camera is used to record the details and outline of the scene. It can achieve near-SLR-level background blur effects and better black-and-white photos, making it easier to take photos with rich texture. This year, more and more mobile phones have adopted dual-camera designs. The iPhone 7, which will be released soon, is also said to be equipped with dual cameras. Dual cameras are becoming a standard feature of smartphones.

The bottom of the fuselage has openings for speakers and microphones, and the USB Type-C interface is in the middle, adopting a symmetrical design. At the same time, it can be seen that the back of the 360Q5 Plus fuselage has a large-area arc design, which can better fit the palm and improve the grip. Type-C interface technology can provide larger charging current and higher data transmission speed than the traditional Micro USB interface. It has become widely popular and is the quasi-successor of the Micro USB interface. The standard 3.5mm headphone jack and noise reduction Mic are designed on the top of the fuselage. The sides of the fuselage are also processed using CNC tools. The two beveled edges serve as decorative embellishments and also make the fuselage more textured.

It is worth mentioning that 360Q5 Plus adds physical smart keys for the first time, which can realize a variety of shortcut operations. For example, click to turn on/off the flashlight, double-click to turn on/off recording, long press the smart key to quickly take pictures, etc. In addition, the smart key also incorporates a personal danger warning function. When encountering a critical situation, the smart key can send text messages and location information to preset contacts and make emergency contact calls. As far as the author knows, this feature should be the first of its kind for 360Q5 Plus.

The 360Q5 Plus, which uses an all-metal body, does not disappoint. It shows the level that a flagship phone should have, with exquisite workmanship and comfortable grip. The ultra-narrow bezel and high screen-to-body ratio of 86 make this phone even better.

"Hardware performance: A brief analysis of the Snapdragon 820 processor

I believe everyone is already very familiar with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip equipped on the 360Q5 Plus. The features of this processor platform The performance is still at the top level in the industry

and is widely used in flagship mobile phones of major brands. The Snapdragon 820 chip uses Qualcomm's independently developed 64-bit Kryo architecture, using 14nm FinFET technology, and the CPU part*. **It has four cores, with a maximum frequency of 2.15GHz, and the GPU uses the self-designed Adreno 530. The overall performance has been significantly improved compared to the previous generation. The 360Q5 Plus that participated in the evaluation has 4GB of running memory and 128GB of body storage space. version, let’s intuitively understand the performance of this phone through the AnTuTu benchmark.

Through the AnTuTu test, the 360Q5 Plus received a high score of 142042, surpassing the AnTuTu evaluation score. The top player in the rankings, Le Max2, shows the excellent performance optimization of 360 OS. Compared with other phones equipped with Snapdragon 820 processor, GPU performance, UX performance (user experience), and CPU performance all have different levels. Leading, RAM performance is basically the same. It can be seen that even when faced with high-load usage scenarios such as multi-tasking and large-scale 3D games, the 360Q5 Plus can handle it calmly.

In fact, in addition to the CPU/GPU, the Snapdragon 820 also uses the built-in Hexagon680 DSP. This DSP uses the new Hexagon architecture and integrates HVX (vector extension) and low-power island. Based on the low-power island, sensor information can be processed, and other chips that do not need to work can be completely turned off to avoid wasting power consumption. On the other hand, based on this DSP, photos (videos) can also be dynamically adjusted in real time, such as increasing the brightness in darker parts while keeping the entire brightness of the picture unchanged, which is the so-called LTM technology.

In addition, for mobile phone signals, Snapdragon 820 also uses TruSignal technology. When the posture of holding the phone affects the antenna signal, TruSignal can intelligently turn the secondary antenna in other parts of the phone into the main antenna for use. , maintain call quality and reduce call drop rates; at the same time, dynamically find environmental changes based on signal fluctuations at the edge of the base station, quickly adjust and make up for the deterioration, thereby achieving a significant increase in call quality and effectively reducing the call disconnect rate. Compared with other products, using TruSignal technology, 360Q5 Plus can increase data transmission speed by 49% and reduce communication power consumption by 20%.

As a flagship processor platform, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 has laid a solid foundation for 360Q5 Plus, and the excellent underlying optimization of 360 OS can bring users a high-quality user experience.

"Photography: Actual measurement of color and black and white smart dual-camera imaging

For the photo taking part, 360Q5 Plus uses the same color and black and white dual-camera solution as Huawei P9. The difference is that 360Q5 Plus is equipped with two 13-megapixel camera, one color camera is used to record the color of the scene, and one black-and-white night scene camera is used to record the details and outline of the scene. Both cameras are 1.34 micron large-pixel photosensitive chips, and the single-chip photoreceptor size reaches 1/2.86. These improvements bring stronger low-light and night shooting capabilities

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Single pixel size of 360 mobile phone flagship version, Huawei P9, and 360Q5 Plus cameras

360Q5 Plus uses the S5K2M8 customized from Samsung. It does not have a dichroic filter to record color information. It is a fully transparent sensor. Its advantage is that it allows a larger amount of light than ordinary color sensors for mobile phone imaging. The amount of light not only means better photo effects in dark light environments, but also the greater amount of natural light can also minimize the unnaturalness or excessive noise caused by algorithm intervention such as sharpening and brightening. phenomenon to better ensure imaging quality

"360Q5 Plus main camera specifications

Model number

S5K2M8

S5K2M8

Lens

Color

Black and White

Pixels

13 million

13 million

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Sensor size

1/2.6"

1/2.6"

Pixel size

1.34μm

1.34μm

Sensor color

RGB

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Other aspects, 360Q5 Plus uses a 6P lens (filters stray light ) Sapphire lens (scratch-resistant). 360Q5 Plus also combines the current mainstream focusing methods, using a hybrid focusing solution of PDAF focusing, contrast focusing and dual-camera depth of field focusing, using different combinations to cope with different shooting scenarios. Specifically: when there is sufficient light, PDAF phase focusing and depth of field focus modes are used; in dark light environments, PDAF phase focusing can be quickly started through the high light input of the black and white lens.

Note: Here, the author needs to explain that when using phase focusing, some pixels in the photosensitive area will be sacrificed, and these pixels are used in pairs. Focusing is accomplished by comparing the values ??of the image obtained by the two pixels.

Since some pixels are used for focusing, its shortcomings are also obvious, and it is easy to fail to focus in low-light environments.

Let’s take a look at the actual imaging performance of 360Q5 Plus through specific samples.

▲Outdoor light environment

In outdoor light environment, the main test is whether the camera’s exposure control is accurate. The shooting time was around 14:00 in the afternoon, with sufficient light. The brightness of the picture captured by 360Q5 Plus is moderate, and there is no overexposure or underexposure. At the same time, it can be seen from the photo parameters that the shutter time and ISO are controlled within a small value, achieving a high picture purity and fully demonstrating the advantages of large pixels.

▲Comparison of background blur mode (left) and automatic mode (right)

As we mentioned earlier, the black and white camera of 360Q5 Plus is used to record the details and contours of the scene, that is, the depth of field information. By comparing the samples in background blur mode and automatic mode, you can see that the background blur effect of 360Q5 Plus is very obvious. But the disadvantage is that the blur effect is not particularly natural, and algorithm optimization needs to be strengthened.

▲360Q5 Plus black and white mode sample

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360Q5 Plus black and white mode sample

Color photos have rich and vivid colors, but black and white photos Monochrome photos with more expressive, faded colors can sometimes express the feeling and artistic conception of a certain moment. Although most mobile phones currently have black and white filters, there is no doubt that they will cause loss of details. The 360Q5 Plus comes with a black and white camera, which can directly output black and white photos without post-processing, retaining the original details in the picture. The above is a black and white sample taken by 360Q5 Plus. The contrast and saturation are very high, the details are sharp, and the picture is pure.

▲Comparison of the proofs in black and white mode (left) and automatic mode (right)

Comparing the proofs in the two modes, you can find that the contrast and saturation of the black and white proofs are higher. In the same scene, the shutter time in black and white mode is shorter, but it still has a high picture purity, reflecting certain hardware advantages. The premise is that you like black and white photography.

▲Night sample in black and white mode

▲Night sample in automatic mode

In night mode, you can see from the sample exposure data that 360Q5 Plus has greatly improved The shutter time, especially in black and white mode, has reached 1/25 seconds, which is a big test for camera anti-shake. However, in actual viewing, the film yield is still very high, there is no out-of-focus picture, and the picture is still clear and sharp. The two proofs not only have high picture brightness, but also have really good picture details.

▲Night sample in automatic mode

But there are also shortcomings. In the dark light environment at night, the 360Q5 Plus’s anti-interference ability against complex light sources is not ideal in actual viewing. For example, in the picture above, the interfering light in the upper left corner and lower right corner is very obvious.

This year’s smartphone cameras generally no longer blindly increase pixels, but rationally return to image quality performance. The older the phones are, the more mobile phones use large-size sensors. The photos taken by 360Q5 Plus have bright images, high saturation, and a good look and feel. The addition of black and white camera and background blur functions further enhances the camera's playability. The overall performance actually exceeded my expectations. In addition, as for the front camera, 360Q5 Plus not only has 7-level beautification, but also adds real-time skin resurfacing, face slimming, and eye enlargement functions. In addition, the camera mode also includes face age test, appearance test, celebrity face test, and fun photo mode, and will continue to be added and optimized in the future.

Attached below are some sample photos taken by 360Q5 Plus in background blur mode:

▲360Q5 Plus background blur sample sample

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360Q5 Plus background blur sample

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360Q5 Plus background blur sample

"360 OS: Security encryption is still the biggest feature

360 OS has always followed the three principles of "safety, smoothness, and power saving" for system optimization. These three principles are actually the real pain points for users. Now 360 OS has been iterated to version 2.0, based on. The Android 6.0.1 base package has further improved both system fluency and power saving optimization. At the same time, 360 OS has also matured in terms of functions, and has gradually derived many interesting functions, such as location traversal. , red envelope reminder, dual-open WeChat, etc. In addition, 360Q5 Plus has added an independent security chip, and the system level has also added functions such as call encryption, chat encryption, and address book encryption, so that users do not have to worry about information security.

360 OS 2.0 has added the lock screen pictorial function that is common in domestic mobile phone UIs. You can get a different lock screen wallpaper every time you light up the screen. It is often new and full of personality. In terms of UI style, 360 OS 2.0 adopts the lock screen wallpaper function. It follows the flat principle and adds a variety of style themes such as boys, girls, goddesses, light luxury, and fashion, which can meet the needs of users of different age groups.

Added in 360 OS 2.0. The 3D desktop function simply adds a small plug-in that can switch the system function status. This plug-in is very exquisitely designed. In addition to displaying the clock, it also has 3D dynamic effects. You can use it to turn on eye protection mode, child mode, and other functions. interference mode, driving mode. In addition, information such as flight tickets, train tickets, hotel orders, traffic reminders, etc. can be pushed in the form of cards, which is simple and convenient.

In the "Black Technology" folder on the desktop. It summarizes many practical functions of 360Q5 Plus. In addition to our common application cleaning, clone management, and application startup management functions, it also has 360 OS unique functions such as location traversal, heat source tracking, health guard, and 360 Help. 360 Bangbang is a remote assistance software that can remotely control another mobile phone equipped with 360 OS; Health Guard is a software that can monitor the time you spend playing on your mobile phone, allowing you to check the number of times your phone is turned on, usage Application frequency, and can remind you about health tips at different times.

In addition, 360 equips Q5 Plus with smart keys, which can realize different functions in the locked/unlocked state. The function requires a certain learning cost, but when used proficiently, it can significantly increase the operating efficiency and is very convenient.

The cold room function is also one of the features of 360 OS. Its basic principle is to store items that are not commonly used. Software is disabled. Disabled software cannot run either in the foreground or in the background. But unlike most systems, 360 OS simplifies this function. Software that users don’t want to use for the time being can be thrown into the refrigerator without having to perform complicated operations in the settings. The user experience is improved. While improving, it also greatly saves power.

As a system that focuses on security, the privacy system of 360 OS is very complete in terms of functions. First, users can set a specific fingerprint to enter the privacy system. After entering the privacy system, users can add applications they want to keep private in the system, while all built-in system functions remain independent from the original system. In addition, when the user successfully sets up the privacy system, this function icon will disappear in the original system. When the user wants to reset the password, he needs to go to the lock screen and security password options in the settings and pull down to call it out. Such a setting makes it difficult for ordinary users to discover.

In summary, the new 360 OS 2.0 system still focuses on the three major principles of "security, smoothness, and power saving". The improvement of privacy system, communication encryption, pseudo base station interception and other functions ensures the security of users' information; the animation special effects, lock screen pictures, and customized themes added to the system also avoid users' aesthetic fatigue; in addition, the 3700mAh battery capacity cooperates with the power saving of 360 OS Optimization makes the battery life of 360Q5 Plus also very good.

"Evaluation summary: large screen, high performance, focusing on photography and security

As early as the warm-up stage of the release of 360Q5 Plus, 360 has promoted "professional people do professional things" "This is the slogan. 360, which started out by relying on computer security software, has moved into the field of mobile phone security. Although it has inherent advantages, it does not mean that it can sit back and relax. The newly launched Gionee M6/M6 Plus also focuses on mobile phone security and also has built-in independent security. Chip, and relying on Feng Xiaogang and Shawn Yue for its endorsement, have taken the lead in the field of secure mobile phones. Therefore, the security chip alone cannot clearly establish a distinct selling point for 360Q5 Plus.

Fortunately, 360Q5 Plus has software. The hardware has its own unique advantages. The industrial design follows the principle of large screen and high screen-to-body ratio. Even if it is equipped with a 6-inch display, it is the same size as a 5.5-inch screen mobile phone, which is really rare. In addition, because of the 360 ??Mobile Phone Ultimate Edition. It already supports dual rear cameras, so compared to the dual-camera phones that have been rushed into battle this year, the imaging effect is better and better. Moreover, 360, which focuses on online sales channels, saves the price increase of dealers at all levels and puts it in the hands of users. The price is better and more affordable.

Focusing on user experience, 360 OS has been iterated quite maturely. While supporting practical functions such as red envelope assistant, pseudo base station interception, and WeChat clones, it also adds location traversal and 3D. Interesting performance functions such as desktop and health guard increase the playability of the system. In addition, it is commendable that non-system core software in 360 OS can be directly uninstalled, and some applications that are not commonly used by users can also be directly placed in the cold storage. In the room, avoid unnecessary power consumption. It can be seen that the original design of 360 OS attaches great importance to user experience, and the functional design is also very convenient and considerate.

In the author’s opinion, the positioning of 360Q5 Plus is more biased. Young user group, because it has top hardware parameters, fresh and lively user interface and excellent appearance. In addition, mobile phone information security issues are gradually being paid attention to. The 360Q5 Plus with built-in bank-level security chip can protect user information to the greatest extent. It will not be stolen and attaches great importance to the protection of personal privacy. If you are interested in large screen, high performance, high security, and like to take pictures with your mobile phone, then 360Q5 Plus will be your best choice, even if you are purely looking for cost-effectiveness. , it's actually pretty good.