Want a truly compact smartphone? They sell this in Japan, and it's not Sony

On the Rozetked YouTube channel, the Japanese smartphone Mode1 GRIP was tested in operation.This unusual model is distinguished above all by

small dimensions.

The leader of the YouTube channel Rozetked reviewed the compact device from Japan Mode1 GRIP. Interestingly, this model is even smaller in size than the iPhone 13 Mini, due to which it is comfortable to hold in your hand.

GRIP in the name of the smartphone translates as"grip". And indeed the device will be convenient to grab with one hand. The aspect ratio of the screen is two and a half to one. In addition, the device has thick bezels at the top and bottom of the case, and the display diagonal is only 5 inches.

Mode1 GRIP comes with a case, sticker,SIM tray ejector, cable. At the same time, there is no power supply, but in fact, almost any of the existing ones will do, since the charging power is 5 watts. The smartphone also supports wireless charging.

The screen resolution of the device is 1400 pixelsat 576, that is, not even HD+, refresh rate – 60 Hz. However, the pixel density is still quite good here: 310 ppi. True, the brightness reserve of the smartphone is not enough, but it is quite enough for comfortable use. But the video on it is uncomfortable to watch due to the fact that it itself is very elongated.

Installed on Mode1 GRIP Android 11 withGoogle services. Despite the fact that the device is equipped with an infrared port, there is no application for controlling equipment on it. Almost everything has been translated into Russian, but there may be strange word wraps.

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The camera on Mode1 GRIP is quite standard.The main module has 48 MP, there is also a wide-angle lens of 8 MP. Equipped with the device, in addition, the function of electronic stabilization of autofocus, LED flash. It can shoot video at 1080p 30 fps. The front camera has 25 MP, but its quality is poor. You can see sample photos above.

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The performance of this smartphone is alsopretty mediocre. Mode1 runs on a MediaTek Helio P70 processor, its memory capacity is 4/64 GB. In tests, the device shows very modest results. You can play various current projects like Call of Duty on it at low settings. Asphalt 9: Legends. The only negative – The area near the camera gets quite hot under load.

The device also holds its charge quite well: it lasts for the whole day.

In general, such a smartphone is suitable for those who appreciate compact devices, the presenter concludes.