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Doro PhoneEasy 520X review

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Doro PhoneEasy 520X
Doro PhoneEasy 520X
Doro PhoneEasy 520X
Doro PhoneEasy 520X
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What's good

  • Excellent call quality and reception
  • Built-in flashlight function
  • Shock, water and dust resistant
  • Bright and easy to read screen

What's bad

  • Flashlight drains battery life
  • No internet features

The PhoneEasy 520X is a simple device that offers a basic handset experience plus a couple features that critics believe would appeal to seniors or those with an outdoor lifestyle.

Visually, the phone has a standard candy bar design with a 2" screen and keypad underneath. Critics point out that the display can't compete with the high resolutions available on smartphones, but note that it is bright, easy to read and large enough to make calls and send messages.

The keypad uses large style buttons that are slightly raised, which reviewers found easy to press even when wearing gloves. To further complement an outdoor lifestyle, experts observed reinforcements and seals on the device, which improved the it's shock, water and dust resistance.

A new feature of the 520X is the flashlight function - located on the right hand edge. Most found the light to be bright enough to use in the dark, though GadgetSpeak cautions against using it for too long as it drains the battery quickly. The phone also offers a dedicated emergency button. When pressed twice, the device contacts a list of numbers with a call for help.

For a basic handset the most important aspect is call quality. Fortunately, reviewers concur that the it offers a loud, clear earpiece that does not distort at full volume. Trusted Reviews also mentions that the microphone delivers good quality, "clean speech" and strong reception. For users who are hard of hearing, the phone supports hearing aid connectivity.

Although not feature and hardware rich like today's smartphones, the general consensus among reviewers is that the PhoneEasy 520X is a good basic handset for older audiences and outdoorsy types. Geekbeat adds, "The 520X gets a high recommendation…"


Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
1.96"
Screen Size
Screen Size
1.96"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
800 mAh
Battery



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Common Questions


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Doro backs up the PhoneEasy 520X with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your PhoneEasy 520X has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Doro support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Doro's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
1.96"

The Doro PhoneEasy 520X's screen size is 1.96 inches with 176 x 220 pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Custom operating system (OS).

Camera
3+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 3+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
78 MB

Internal memory is 78 MB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
800mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 800 mAh battery.

PhoneEasy 520X Specs

Overview
Release Date June 20, 2013
Regions Available Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Custom

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Processor
Internal Storage 78 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 1.406 W/kg
Body: 1.418 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery, Headset
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 65k
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels
Pixel Density 144 pixels
Size 1.96 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 800 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) No
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 14.6 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.8 x 5.3 x 1.3 cm (4.6 x 2.1 x 0.5 in)
Weight 95 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: eZiText
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 300
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: 3 numbers, Other fields
Photo Caller ID: Yes
PC Synchronization: No
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR, MIDI, MP3, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Games: Yes
Apps: Yes
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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