Coolpad has for the first time, launched a flagship that can compete against the mid-range smartphones in the Indian market. Named as the Coolpad Max, this phone has 4GB RAM, an octa-core processor, 64GB internal storage, and a 1080p display. But let’s talk about it even deeper and see what it packs and how well does the phone do on different aspects.
We are doing this as an FAQ for you to get an easy understanding about the Coolpad Max. If you feel this is not enough and any of your queries isn’t answered, you can shoot the question in the comment box below and we will make sure to reply back with the answer. Check out the Coolpad Max specifications.
What are the main specifications of the Coolpad Max?
The Coolpad Max has a 5.5-inch Full HD display with the pixel density of 401 PPI, and the processor in the device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, an octa-core chipset. There is 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage given in the device, and the camera combination included is a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter.
The phone runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with the CoolUI interface, and the battery on the device has a capacity of 2800 mAh.
What does the box package of the phone come with?
The phone does have a beautiful box packaging and what is included is the handset, a travel charger, USB cable, earphones, protective film, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card, and a SIM ejector pin.
How is the build quality of the Coolpad Max?
It is a solid phone with the metal unibody and the gold adds to the charm. The phone is very slightly, almost negligible with it but curved on the back, with the higher point towards the centre and a slope towards the side. There is an antenna line on the top, which makes the phone look like HTC One A9 on the back.
What are the display specs of the Max?
It is a 5.5-inch FHD display with 1500:1 contrast ratio and 95% color gamut, and it is an Edge Curved Glass 2.5D screen reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint coating films.
What are the types of SIM cards supported in the Coolpad Max?
The phone has a single SIM tray supporting two SIM cards, both of Nano SIM size.
Is there a MicroSD card slot for the storage expansion on the phone?
Yes, the secondary SIM card slot can also work as a MicroSD card slot, i.e. it is a hybrid SIM slot.
Is there a support for 4G LTE connectivity, and if yes, which are the bands supported?
Yes, there is a support for 4G LTE and the bands supported are FDD LTE 1800 MHz and TDD LTE 2300 MHz bands. It shows 4G support for both the SIM cards.
What is the internal storage available to the user?
About 51GB of storage space is available to the user, out of the 64GB ROM included in the phone.
Does the Coolpad Max support USB OTG drive?
Yes, there is support for the USB OTG connectivity and the drive that we connected was a 32GB one, which was well recognized. Even the Settings in the phone has options for USB storage.
What is the SAR rating of the Coolpad Max?
The SAR rating of the phone is 1.201 W/kg at head and 0.697 W/kg at the body.
What are the sensors included in the phone?
The sensors given in the phone are the Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light and Proximity sensor, as well as the fingerprint sensor.
What are the benchmark scores Coolpad Max got on AnTuTu and Quadrant Standard tests?
The phone scored 43905 on the AnTuTu benchmark and it got 22635 on the Quadrant Standard test.
Where are the navigation buttons located on the device?
The navigation buttons are located as a part of the display itself. These navigation buttons can be kept hidden anytime by tapping on the bottom right button, and whenever they have to be accessed, you just have to swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
How good is the fingerprint sensor on the Coolpad Max?
Coolpad had one of the best and fastest fingerprint sensors in the Coolpad Note 3, and it is the same way on the Coolpad Max as well. the fingerprint sensor is located on the back of the phone and it works pretty great. The fingerprint sensor also helps in setting up App Shortcut, Quick Capture, One Key Dial, Switch Space.
What are Dual Space and the Dual in One feature that Coolpad mentioned about?
Dual Space is the feature using which one can have two accounts of social media apps, i.e. WhatsApp, Facebook, Line, BBM, and other social media apps. It is done with the BiLogin feature and it allows users to have two accounts on the same phone, thus, there is no need of carrying a second smartphone for running a WhatsApp account there.
What are the specs of the rear camera of the Max?
Coolpad Max features a 13 MP rear camera and f/2.0 lens armed with ISOCELL CMOS technology to bring lighter but less color inference. It is a 6P lens camera, and it also supports PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) to be faster for focusing and Dual Tone LED makes skin color look more natural.
Does the phone support fast charging?
Yes, thanks to the support for Quick Charge 3.0 and the inclusion of the 9V/2A charger, the phone can quickly charge and give two hours of talk time with just a five minute of charge.
Is there FM radio available on the device?
Yes, there is FM radio app available on the phone and you will need to connect a headphone to start the radio service.
Can you change the theme on Coolpad Max?
It is very much possible to change the themes on Coolpad Max, as there is an app specifically for that. Named as Theme, it has a few offline themes already available and a huge database of online themes from where the themes can be downloaded.
What are the pre-installed apps in the phone?
The pre-installed apps in the device include the Google Play apps, Cool Manager, Zuimei Weather, Spaces Sharing, Theme, Fingerprint Management, Clean, Lock screen, File Manager, Amazon Shopping, Cool Service, Rock Wallpaper, Wireless Update, Hide Apps, and tools including Memo, Recorder, FM Radio, Backup, Calculator, and Compass.
Coolpad Max Pros
- Great build quality
- Good display, Gorilla Glass 4 protection
- Good fingerprint scanner with lot of features
- 4GB RAM and 64GB storage
Coolpad Max Cons
- Average cameras in comparison
- Battery could have been better
- Lot of bloatware apps
- Not dedicated dual SIM, it is a hybrid slot
Do you have anything else to ask about the Coolpad Max? you can comment below and we will be happy to answer it.
