Evaluation of German flagship micro-upgrade Gigaset ME pro

IT 168 Evaluation The domestic high-end mobile phone market has always been dominated by Apple and Samsung. Coupled with the participation of some domestic manufacturers, it is even more difficult to get a share. However, Gigaset believed in evil, relying on the pedigree of German Siemens, when she first entered China, she positioned herself as a high-end mobile phone and willfully entered the field of vision of China consumers. Fortunately, the sales of Gigaset series mobile phones in June 1 1 are still optimistic. Gigaset ME, which took the lead in debut, has achieved good market response and gradually gained some recognition among consumers. Strike while the iron is hot, and Gigaset ME pro is also on sale. As the highest-end mobile phone of Gigaset brand, Gigaset ME pro has been upgraded in all directions in configuration while retaining the characteristics of bone conduction, integration and envelope design. The larger screen, larger battery, higher pixels and optical image stabilization give this mobile phone all the confidence to stand in the high-end market. The price of 3888 yuan is higher than that of 400 yuan in Gigaset ME. Has the experience of spending more money improved significantly? If you decide to start with Gigaset mobile phone, which one is more suitable? We will answer these questions for you in this evaluation.

The author calculated that less than a month after the evaluation of Gigaset ME, Gigaset ME pro came to my hand again, and a sense of familiarity like an old friend came to me, because the difference in appearance between the two was too small. This relationship is similar to that of iPhone6sp to iPhone6s, but the contrast between sizes is not as obvious as that of iPhone, especially for a big hand like me. Only when the author can't slide down the notification bar at the top with one hand will he realize that Gigaset ME pro is really a little big. It can be seen that to explore the difference between the two, we should start with hardware configuration.

"Gigaset ME/ME pro related parameters.

Mobile phone model

Gigaset ME

Gigaset ME pro

Screen characteristics

5.0-inch display

5.5-inch display

resolution ratio

1920x 1080

processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 10

frequency

1.8GHz A53 x 4+A57 x 4

Body memory

32GB

Random access memory

3 GB

Main camera

13 million, F/2.2 aperture

20 million F/2.2 aperture, OI

S optical anti-shake

front-facing camera

8 million, F/2.0 aperture

Fuselage size

144.5 * 69.4 * 7.7 mm

156 * 76 * 7.7mm

battery

3000 mah

4000 mah

eigenfunction

Bone conduction earphone, fingerprint identification, heart rate measurement, ultraviolet index measurement, HIFI

Fuselage color

Phantom black, time blank

operating system

Android 5. 1

Network standard

China Mobile Unicom Double Netcom

SIM card type

Nano-SIM dual card dual standby

price

3488 yuan click to make an appointment

3888 yuan

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In terms of hardware configuration, there is no difference between the parameters of Gigaset ME pro and Gigaset ME. The improvement of screen size not only brings a broader vision, but also brings a richer internal space of the mobile phone. The capacity of mobile phone battery increases with the trend, and the sensor with larger photosensitive area is added. What I appreciate most is the addition of OIS optical image stabilization. We criticized Gigaset ME's night shooting in the previous evaluation. How much will OIS optical image stabilization be improved this time? I am looking forward to it, and we will reveal it for you in the following comments. In short, the parameters of Gigaset ME pro are not surprising. It's more appropriate to call it Plus as a joke.

I remember that at that time, the author listed key words such as "industrial accumulation" and "humanism" to summarize the emergence of Gigaset ME. I still want to give these two words to Gigaset ME pro this time. After all, the continuity of appearance is too strong. However, compared with the previous evaluation of the white version, this black version also gave the author some new feelings.

The first impression of Gigaset ME pro is simplicity. When the black version leaves the screen, there is no additional decoration at all, and the integration is extremely high. Both sides are covered with a piece of 2.5D glass, and the design of rounded corners will hide a warm luster. With the curved stainless steel middle frame, it combines two completely different textures, tough and soft, which reflects the originality of design.

Gigaset ME pro has an 8 megapixel camera with a light distance sensor above the front. Different from the traditional mobile phone, Gigaset ME pro does not have the opening of the receiver, but uses bone conduction technology to realize the call. The bone conduction receiver is hidden in the center and spreads sound through vibration. This approach is undoubtedly to retain the integrity of the front panel to the greatest extent, and the sense of integration is stronger. A circle of composite buffer tape is added at the edge of the front panel, so that the glass and metal do not contact directly, which reduces the risk of broken screen when falling. The practicality of German design can be seen.

Gigaset ME pro is highly integrated, without the design layout of buttons below the front panel, and adopts more witty virtual buttons, which can be called at any time and has high customization. However, sacrificing a part of the screen for people to operate always makes people feel a little uncomfortable. It should be regarded as a wayward pursuit of beauty in Germany.

Unlike the simplicity of the front of the fuselage, there are many articles on the back of Gigaset ME pro. The unique envelope design is adopted, that is, there is a symmetrical metal wire at the upper and lower ends as decoration, which seems to blend well with the folded envelope, dark gray metal strip and black glass backboard, and is not abrupt compared with the white version. It is worth mentioning that the lines on the back are very consistent with the injection interface of the metal middle frame, which is extremely integrated and even uniform in color.

On the back of Gigaset ME pro, a 20-megapixel F2.2 large aperture camera is arranged in the center, which supports optical image stabilization. There are heart rate sensors and ultraviolet sensors similar to Samsung S6 on the left side of the camera, and the functions will be discussed in detail below. On the right is a double color temperature flash, which is symmetrical in layout, reflecting the strict and disciplined style of the Germans. In the middle of the back is Gigaset's logo, and the fingerprint sensor is just above the logo. It is also square, with elegant rounded corners with silver edges, showing a unique taste.

The middle frame of the fuselage is made of stainless steel, which retains the original texture of stainless steel. A little rough, but not cheap. On the contrary, it reminds people of the strong industrial atmosphere in Ruhr, Germany, and reminds us of Germany's profound foundation in manufacturing. At the same time, I have to say that the metal middle frame is connected with the front and rear panels very smoothly, and the fingers will not feel scratched at all, but the seemingly simple workmanship brings a comfortable feel.

There is a volume button on the left side of the fuselage, and the color of the button is the same as that of the middle frame. The upper and lower volume keys are designed in one piece, and there is no shaking phenomenon. The workmanship is solid, the key stroke is short, and the key feeling is very comfortable. On the right side of the fuselage are the card slot and the power button. Gigaset ME pro supports dual card dual standby, Unicom and mobile 4G, and there is no telecom version for the time being. Its second card slot can also be used as an expansion card slot.

At the top of the fuselage is an earphone interface, a noise-reducing microphone and an infrared sensor, which means it can be turned into a remote control. The bottom of the fuselage is a speaker and USB interface, which adopts the latest USB Type-C design and supports positive and negative random plugging and unplugging.

This mobile phone is more like a jade work of art in your hand. The heavy feel has not become the failure of its design, but shows its solid and tough style, which is very suitable for men. As for women, I'm afraid it's a little hard to use. I suggest going straight around.

Gigaset ME's system is not much innovative. It is a lightweight customization based on Andriod5. 1, which adds some practical functions to the habits of local users. Therefore, both the system logic and the operating experience are almost the same as the original system. Simply put, fluency is guaranteed and practicality is greatly increased.

▲ UI design based on Andriod 5. 1. 1

In terms of UI design, Gigaset ME follows Google's design language that emphasizes texture and respects icon individuality, and does not use regular graphics such as rounded rectangles and circles as constraints. Considering the stable design style of the whole machine, heavier colors are used, which are not so light, but very eye-catching. It is worth mentioning that the system cancels the secondary menu, which is very convenient, smooth and light, and very pleasing to the eye.

▲ security center

Localization, Gigaset ME's dial-up interface supports T9 search, integrates yellow pages, and can quickly charge phone bills and take taxis. , which is equivalent to a comprehensive page of life service, is easy to find when using. A more practical security center has also been added, which integrates common functions such as garbage cleaning, virus scanning, network control, traffic management, harassment interception, authority management, etc. The power-saving management is made into an APP separately, which is convenient for users to find and use. You know, MIUI, which has always been known for its comprehensiveness, is just that.

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Healthy living, pulse measurement, ultraviolet ray

Above we mentioned many sensors on the back of Gigaset ME pro. The system has a built-in healthy living application, in which you can select your current state and test your heart rate. The software will give the normal range, so that you can know whether your heart rate is within the normal range. Even more amazing, you can also test the current ultraviolet index. Unfortunately, the smog in Beijing is serious at present, and the ultraviolet rays are too weak to be detected. I believe this function is of practical significance in summer and sunny days. However, this mobile phone will only provide the ultraviolet index, and will not provide corresponding protection suggestions. There is a fly in the ointment and it needs to be improved.

▲ remote control APP

When the mobile phone gradually becomes the center of smart home, Gigaset ME's infrared sensor module has more practical scenarios. The system has built-in intelligent remote control function, which can cover 95% of home appliance brands in the world. When connecting, just aim at the equipment and click the button to test whether it is available, and then further connection can be made. The overall operation is still very simple.

▲ Cloud service

Cloud service is now a very important part of mobile phone system. Gigaset ME also has a built-in cloud service, but the account can only back up contacts and text messages to the cloud. Even the most basic photos cannot be backed up to the cloud. Although the 32GB capacity supporting expansion is not small, considering its product positioning, it is inevitably disappointing. I hope to make up for this problem through the continuous iteration of the system version in the later stage.

▲ Fingerprint identification

For fingerprint identification, you can enter the settings page and add fingerprints in the fingerprint management settings. The whole fingerprint entry process is very smooth, and the actual measurement takes about 9 times. The actual use of fingerprints to unlock is not fast. Fingers need to be recognized for nearly 1 second before they can be unlocked normally when they feel vibration. After waiting for nearly a second, the author wondered if the finger was stuck in the wrong position before the recognition was activated. In this era of almost universal fingerprints, I hope Gigaset ME pro can be improved in the future, and don't delay the whole machine in this respect.

Finally, share with you the experience of using this system. People who use Gigaset ME pro for the first time may feel uncomfortable when uninstalling the application. It needs to long press the icon and slide down to find the trash can that is not obvious in the middle of the screen. When deleting pictures, it is also very different. Delete the page directly without confirming it again. There is no room for regret, which is very different from other Android customization systems. There is no discomfort in other aspects. Compared with the ROM of HTC, Sony and other manufacturers, it is easier to use, but there is still much room for improvement in service and performance.

In the last evaluation, the imaging performance of Gigaset ME was not satisfactory, and there was still a certain gap between Gigaset Me and mobile phones in this gear, especially at night. This time, Gigaset ME pro has improved its parameters. Can the configuration of 20 megapixels plus optical image stabilization successfully fight back? Let's enter the evaluation of the camera.

The camera interface of Gigaset ME pro has not changed, and it is still very simple. At the top of the screen, you can set the flash on or off, turn on the filter, and switch between the front and rear lenses. Slide left to enter the gallery preview page. When you click Focus, there is a small sun sign below the focus box, so you can quickly adjust the exposure value when taking pictures. Click the button at the top right of the screen to enter the camera settings. Commonly used are HDR on, grid and face recognition. On both sides of the shutter are the camera and the gallery entrance, which is a common design at present. Let's start analyzing the proofs.

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Gigaset ME pro proofs

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Gigaset ME pro proofs

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Gigaset ME pro proofs

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Gigaset ME pro proofs

It can be seen that the resolution of Gigaset is still enough to meet the daily needs, and the color reproduction is more accurate. The author was also fortunate to record the long-lost blue sky in Beijing. Although the aperture of F2.2 is not prominent in the mobile phone industry of F2.0, the macro performance is still worthy of recognition, which is enough for daily use.

From this set of proofs, we find that the two mobile phones adopt different exposure strategies, and Gigaset ME pro increases ISO to speed up the shutter speed. Gigaset ME, on the other hand, lowered ISO and adopted a slower shutter speed. In the end, the image of Gigaset ME pro is brighter, and with the help of high pixels, the details are better. The circular logo can clearly see the shadow outline, while Gigaset ME is a bit blurred.

The contrast of this set of proofs is even more obvious. Gigaset ME pro gives full play to the advantages of optical image stabilization, adopts the strategy of low ISO long exposure, and obtains obvious brightness advantages, which makes it possible to take pictures at night as soon as possible and avoids the embarrassment of not being able to take pictures at night. As can be seen from the enlarged details, in the Gigaset ME pro sample,

The partition of windows and floors can still be barely distinguished, and

Gigaset ME is a little messy and difficult to distinguish. In terms of noise, Gigaset ME pro is not so well controlled, and traces of taupe smear can be seen. In the night shooting experience, the author found that in the harsh light environment like the above picture, Gigaset ME pro imaging needs a long processing time, about 1 second. During this time, the picture is still, and nothing can be done but wait. Friends who have used Sony should feel the same way. However, the long processing time has not brought bug-level noise reduction performance, and there is still more room for optimization in the later stage.

On the whole, it is undeniable that the improvement of Gigaset ME pro compared with Gigaset ME focuses on resolution and dark light shooting. But as high-end mobile phones, we have reason to ask for more. Obviously, Gigaset ME pro still has room for improvement.

As a high-end product, its performance is naturally unambiguous. Undoubtedly, we chose Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 10 processor, integrated Adeno 430 graphics chip, 3GB running memory and 32GB body storage, and 1080p display screen. Running points are not much different from other Snapdragon 8 10 equipment. Ann Bunny scored more than 60 thousand. Geekbench 3 also gives 875 points for single thread and 4 122 points for multi-thread, which is in line with the performance of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 10, so there is no need to worry about its performance.

As for Snapdragon 8 10, the biggest concern is fever. Gigaset ME pro has some fever on its back after running, mainly in the fingerprint identification part. It's not serious, but it's warm and completely within the acceptable range. It can be seen that the system has done a very good job in controlling fever.

As a high-end mobile phone, adhering to the strategy of no one has me and no one has me, HIFI has also joined it. Gigaset ME pro is equipped with ES90 18K2M chip, which is also used by Meizu MX4 Pro and Xiaomi Note. Combining Dirac HD Sound hi-fi technology and CRS Bluetooth HD sound effect, the pure aesthetic feeling of sound is guaranteed to the maximum extent, so that users can have a perfect listening experience anytime and anywhere. Forgive the fungi in Bian Xiao, but you can only listen roughly. When you audition with the original headphones, the sound level is very clear, which is obviously different from ordinary mobile phones.

▲Gigaset comes with headphones.

However, Bian Xiao thinks that the real HIFI needs the full cooperation of headphones, terminals and audio sources. Today, with the increasingly serious copyright problem, it is difficult to find a suitable audio source file. Moreover, considering the daily application environment of mobile phones, most of them are listening to songs on the road for entertainment, and their attention is not focused on music. Therefore, for non-music enthusiasts, HIFI is a bit tasteless, and it is more a symbol of high-end identity and style pursuit.

Gigast ME pro is equipped with a 4000mah battery, which supports Qualcomm's QC2.0 fast charging standard. With the official charger, the charging can be completed in about two hours, and it can be completed in 10 minute 15%. This realization is undoubtedly excellent. The system itself also integrates the application of power management. After inspection, the power consumption can be effectively controlled by actively proposing power saving suggestions and optimizing the background. In fact, it is no problem to insist on normal use for one day. For office workers, it is not difficult to charge at will. With its fast charging speed and piecemeal charging time, there is basically no power loss at the end of the day.

Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about the performance and battery life of this mobile phone, and the calorific value is also within the controllable range. Coupled with HIFI sound effects, it is still worthy of the title of high-end.

After reading our relevant special tests, we also summarized the common problems of users at present. For such a Gigaset ME pro with a price of 3888 yuan, I believe you will have many questions about its use and basic functions, and maybe you can get relevant answers from it. For the detailed part of the question, we have detailed answers in the evaluation of each page. Users who want to know more can read each page carefully.

"What does the Gigaset ME pro network standard support? Will there be a telecom version?

Gigaset ME pro supports China Mobile Unicom's dual 4G, including GSM, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, TD-LTE and FDD LTE standards, and supports LTE CAT6 standard with a maximum data download rate of 300Mbps. Unfortunately, there is no news of the telecom version at present, and telecom users may have to wait for some time, and we will also release the real-time dynamics of this mobile phone as soon as possible.

Gigaset ME pro supports dual card dual standby, adopts AND or card slot, and supports dual Nano-SIM card and TF card expansion. TF card supports the capacity expansion of 128GB at most. Users can choose dual Nano-SIM cards or single Nano-SIM card +TF card expansion.

"What kind of brand is Gigaset?

Gigaset is a digital cordless telephone brand founded by Siemens in 1993. It has a high prestige in the field of cordless telephone, not only has a wealth of patents, but also won many design awards. 20 1 1 year, according to the global brand planning, Siemens brand mobile phone was renamed as "Gigaset" brand, and it just entered the smart phone market this year. Not only that, Gigaset is also a partner of the Royal Jockey Club and Bayern Munich Football Club in Germany, which shows its brand influence and status.

"What is the principle of bone conduction? Do ordinary consumers have any discomfort when using it?

In fact, bone conduction is not a tall technology. As early as hundreds of years ago, Beethoven, who was hard of hearing, grabbed the baton with his teeth and put the other end on the piano. Through the baton, the sound emitted by the piano is transmitted to the auditory organs, using the principle of bone conduction. It can be seen that bone conduction is the transmission of sound waves through the skull, and the attenuation of sound waves and the degree of external influence are relatively small, so people will hear more clearly.

The actual experience shows that there is no difference between bone conduction mobile phones and ordinary mobile phones. If I didn't tell you it was a bone conduction cell phone, you would even ignore it. You can hear the sound anywhere near your ears, not just at the receiver. The voice is very clear. The measured results show that the sound in the lower part of the panel is slightly lower when it is used for answering, and the sound in the upper part is louder.

However, we also need to remind you not to think that you can't hear the sound without your ears close to the screen, and you can still hear the clear sound even if your ears don't touch the screen. So in some public places, you should turn down the sound to achieve the most private use effect.

"Does Gigaset ME pro support fast charging technology?

Gigaset ME pro supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge2.0 fast charging technology. The standard chargers are intelligent chargers of 5V 2A, 12V 1.5A, 9V 2A, with Type-C interface. The built-in 3000mah battery takes about 100 minutes to charge, 10 minutes to charge 15%.

"How many colors does Gigaset ME pro have?

Gigaset ME pro provides a choice of phantom black and time blank, both of which are beautiful and elegant colors. Black is calm, and the white version is more smart and fashionable. The black screen edge of the black version is not as obvious as that of the white version, but the white version also has advantages. It doesn't show fingerprints as much as the black version, so the white version doesn't need to wipe the fuselage often, so you should be diligent when choosing the black version.

"How to choose Gigaset ME pro and Gigaset ME?

The question of buying a big one or a small one may only happen on the iPhone, but this time it's Gigaset's turn. First of all, Bian Xiao summed up the main differences between the two for you. Gigaset ME pro has the characteristics of larger screen, larger battery, higher pixels and optical image stabilization, and other properties are the same. This difference completely replicates the characteristics of iPhone, but the price difference in 400 yuan is smaller than that of iPhone-sized models.

Obsessed with buying big or small, the author suggests to decide according to habits. Gigaset ME pro's big screen brings a more shocking visual experience, which improves battery life and photo taking, but it also inevitably brings the heavy feeling brought by the big fuselage and the difficulty of one-handed operation. As far as the experience of the author's two models is concerned, the optimization of mobile phone ROM for large-screen operation is not in place, and small-sized mobile phones can be easily carried around, so the 5.0-inch Gigaset ME can still be used.

oppositely

More convenient and more recommended. However, if you are looking for an excellent feel with weight in your hand, or carefree entertainment on a big screen, it is Gigaset ME pro.

"When will Gigaset ME pro go on the market? In what channel to buy?

Gigaset ME pro is available in Gigaset official website. You can choose phantom black and time blank. The standard version is 32GB. The package includes Type-C data cable, smart charger and earphone. The price is 3888 yuan. Friends who like it may wish to pay attention. Click to view details.

"summary

When I got this Gigaset ME pro, I was really happy. In this product, I saw Gigaset's insistence on exquisite workmanship and persistent design. But after the real experience, the difference between this phone and Gigaset ME is limited. Although the camera has improved obviously, there is still a gap with the mainstream flagship models. The big screen is a double-edged sword, which brings the smoothness of vision and the difficulty of one-handed operation. Gigaset is not so active and even a little lazy when major manufacturers are solving the problem of big screen operation through ROM optimization. This is obviously not suitable for quality-oriented German enterprises. Since this mobile phone is positioned at the high end, I think it is not limited to the appearance grade. The real high end is what it looks like. Based on this, we have reason to expect more from Gigaset.

Finally, return to the brand Gigaset. When Gigaset first entered the China market, there were still many things to learn and try. From the market layout of large and small models, to the signing of Bayern Munich Football Club for publicity, and then to the Internet sales model, every step can find the shadow of other manufacturers corresponding to it, and the results achieved are immediate. Within a month, the brand Gigaset gradually became known, and its positioning and image gradually took shape in people's minds. We also hope that Gigaset can bring more excellent products in the gradually recognized environment.