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Kazam Tornado 348

Specifications

Kazam Tornado 348
Kazam Tornado 348 (Tornado Series)
Processor
Mediatek MT6592 8 x 1.7 GHz, Cortex-A7
Graphics adapter
Memory
1024 MB 
Display
4.80 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel, capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes
Storage
16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB 
, 11.87 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: combined 3.5 mm stereo jack, Sensors: Movement sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor, compass
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, GSM quad-band (850/900/1800/1900), UMTS dual-band (900/2100)
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 5.15 x 140 x 67 ( = 0.2 x 5.51 x 2.64 in)
Battery
8 Wh Lithium-Ion, 2050 mAh, integrated, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 348 h, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 6 h
Operating System
Android 4.4 KitKat
Camera
Webcam: 5.0MP (front); 8.0MP, LED-flash, videos @1080p/30fps (rear)
Additional features
Speakers: Speaker at the back, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, micro-USB cable, power adaptor, microfiber cleaning cloth, protective cover, headset, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
95.5 g ( = 3.37 oz / 0.21 pounds), Power Supply: 43 g ( = 1.52 oz / 0.09 pounds)
Price
300 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.13% - good
Average of 8 scores (from 8 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 68%, features: 54%, display: 67% mobility: 82%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 93%

Reviews for the Kazam Tornado 348

84% Kazam Tornado 348 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Lithe and lissome. The British manufacturer Kazam holds a record: The Kazam Tornado 348 is the thinnest smartphone in the world. Our review will check the other qualities of the smartphone.
89% KAZAM Tornado 348 Review
Source: Cool Smartphone English Archive.org version
Initially we saw the massive range of handsets KAZAM were selling and many thought that they were just “box shifters”. However, with this more premium model (which is well thought-out, I must admit) they’re definitely pushing things on a step. OK, so the cameras aren’t fantastic and don’t work fantastically in low light. OK, there’s no 4G and no microSD slot, but this does have a solid and professional design, a painfully thin appearance (which does attract attention, let me tell you), a great battery life, a speedy experience and a very good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/05/2015
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 90% performance: 89% mobility: 93% workmanship: 93%
60% Kazam Tornado 348 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
We were pleasantly surprised how easy the phone is to live with thanks to its respectable battery life (always one of the main worries with a super-slim phone), and the fact that Kazam actually seems to care about its customers makes a refreshing change, but you’ve got to really prioritise those things if you’re going to overlook its many omissions and shortcomings.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% display: 60% workmanship: 80%
60% Kazam Tornado 348 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
We were pleasantly surprised how easy the phone is to live with thanks to its respectable battery life (always one of the main worries with a super-slim phone), and the fact that Kazam actually seems to care about its customers makes a refreshing change, but you’ve got to really prioritise those things if you’re going to overlook its many omissions and shortcomings.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% display: 60% workmanship: 80%
Kazam Tornado 348 video review: Super-skinny smartphone is light on features and performance
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If you're looking for the thinnest and lightest smartphone possible then look no further than the Kazam Tornado 348. However, the design of this phone has a negative effect elsewhere and the phone falls down compared to rivals in terms of hardware and performance. The lack of expandable storage and 4G are stand out omissions making the Nexus 5 and Honor 6 better buys. We award four stars.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/23/2014

Foreign Reviews

89% Kazam Tornado 348
Source: Smartphone Magazin - Heft 4/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2015
Rating: Total score: 89%
70% Kazam Tornado 348
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Dünner als das iPhone 6
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 100%
79% Kazam Tornado 348
Source: Computer Magazin - Heft 1/2015 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 79%

Comment

ARM Mali-450 MP4: OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU for ARM based SoCs with 4 fragment processors and 1 vertex processor.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


MT6592:

ARM Cortex-A7 Octa-Core Soc for smartphones and tablets.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


4.80":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


75.13%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum (Update: 2015-01- 1)