Wiko U Feel Smartphone Review

Name: Wiko U Feel
Brand: Wiko

The finger makes the difference. The U Feel is a new mainstream smartphone from the French manufacturer Wiko. Two highlights are the design and the fingerprint scanner, which can trigger different actions depending on the finger. Read our review to see what the smartphone is capable of.

Andreas Osthoff, Published 09/04/2016 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

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For the original German review, see here.

The Wiko U Feel belongs to the category “Useful and Trendy” from the French manufacturer and comes with solid features for a retail price of 200 Euros (~$223): 5-inch HD IPS display, quad-core SoC, 3 GB RAM, dual-SIM, 16 GB storage and extension via microSD-card. Pictures can be taken with a 13 MP camera at the back and a 5 MP sensor at the front. The operating system is Android 6.0 Marshmallow and fast LTE connections are supported as well.

Another aspect of the U Feel is the fingerprint scanner, which is not just for unlocking the device. You can assign different actions for up to five fingers, which is already familiar from some other models. It is also possible to select apps and documents, which can be accessed via fingerprint.

There is no shortage of rivals in this price range. We selected the following devices for this comparison: Honor 5C, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), HTC Desire 530, LG X Screen and ZTE Blade V7.

Test device courtesy of Wiko Deutschland

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Wiko U Feel (U Feel Series)

Processor

Mediatek MT6735 4 x 1.3 GHz, Cortex-A53

Graphics adapter

ARM Mali-T720

Memory

3 GB

Display

5.00 inch 16:9, 1280 x 720 pixel 294 PPI, capacitive, 5 touch points, IPS, glossy: yes

Storage

16 GB eMMC Flash, 16 GB

, 10.5 GB free

Connections

1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Audio, Card Reader: microSD up to 64 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Position, USB-OTG, SAR Head: 0.287 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.829 W/kg

Networking

802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0, 2G GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), 3G UMTS (900/1900/2100 MHz), 4G LTE Cat.4 (DL 150 Mbps, UL 50 Mbps, 800/1800/2100/2600 MHz), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS

Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 8.55 x 143 x 70.7 ( = 0.34 x 5.63 x 2.78 in)

Battery

9.25 Wh, 2500 mAh Lithium-Ion, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 212 h, Talk time 2G (according to manufacturer): 13 h, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 25 h

Operating System

Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Camera

Primary Camera: 13 MPix (LED flash, Dual-View)
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix (LED flash)

Additional features

Speakers: Mono, Keyboard: virtual, Keyboard Light: yes, Headset, Quick-start guide, Micro-USB cable, Power adapter (5 Watts), SIM-card adapters, Google-Apps, Wiko-Tools, My Launcher, Phone Assist, My Music, Apps Lock, Files Lock, Camera, Calculator, Torch, Clock, Sound Recorder, Calendar, Videos, FM Radio, Downloads, Clean Master, SIM Toolkit, Gallery, One Clean, Fingerprint, Smart Gesture, Smart , 24 Months Warranty, fanless

Weight

145 g ( = 5.11 oz / 0.32 pounds), Power Supply: 56 g ( = 1.98 oz / 0.12 pounds)

Price

200 Euro

Links

Wiko homepage

Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

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Case

The manufacturer uses a combination of plastic, metal and glass for the chassis of the U Feel. All the edges are slightly rounded, so the handling of the smartphone is very comfortable. You can get a total of three colors, which will affect the metal frame (gray or lemon) or the rear cover (gray or creamy). The rear will feel a bit strange at first. Wiko talks about a sandstone surface and it reminds us of fine sandpaper. We got used to the surface after a couple of days though, and it provides good grip and is not susceptible to dirt or fingerprints.

Build quality and stability of the mainstream device can convince us for the most part. Pressure is no problem at all and we can just hear minor creaking when we try to twist the device. The thin rear cover can be removed and grants access to the three slots (1x microSD, 2x Micro-SIM), but the battery is unfortunately integrated and cannot be replaced.

The dimensions and the weight of the test model are average within the comparison group. The 5-inch smartphone is, however, not that much smaller than the rivals with a slightly bigger 5.2-inch screen, which is also a result of the pretty big frame above and below the display. The camera lens on the back is also slightly protruding, so the smartphone can wobble a bit when it is lying on the rear.

Connectivity

Quad-core SoC, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage + microSD, dual-SIM, fingerprint scanner, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow: The Wiko U Feel comes with all the important features we expect from a mainstream device at a first look. Only the wireless capabilities are a bit limited. You can use around 10.5 GB from the 16 GB internal storage after the initial setup, but the updates for all the preloaded apps will need another gigabyte. It is possible to expand the storage by up to 64 GB via microSD-card and you can choose if you want to format the card as mobile (for pictures and media) or internal storage, which is an inexpensive method to expand the built-in storage.

The Micro-USB 2.0 port is located at the bottom and supports USB-OTG for the fast connection of USB flash drives or peripherals. MHL and NFC on the other hand are not supported, so connections to other devices are limited to Wi-Fi Direct and Bluetooth 4.0. The integrated FM radio works with an attached headset.

SD Card Reader

We use our reference card Toshiba Exceria Pro M401 64 GB (up to 95/80 MB/s read/write) to evaluate the performance of the integrated card reader. The Androbench benchmark only determined about 30 and 16 MB/s (read/write) for the test model, which means it can take longer than necessary when you save images or videos.

SD Card Reader
maximum SDCardreader Maximum Transfer Rate
average SDCardreader Average Transfer Rate

Software

Similar to its other models, Wiko also ships the U Feel with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and a modified user interface. The changes are mainly focused on the design of the home screen. All the apps are shown side by side on the home screens, but there is also an alphabetical overview. So-called Smart Actions are supported as well. They include, among others, the activation of the smartphone via double tap on the touchscreen, or muting the smartphone by turning it around.

In addition to some tools from the manufacturer to optimize the system, there are two apps with the designation "File Lock" and "Apps Lock", which can also be used in combination with the fingerprint scanner. They can be used to protect certain apps and files against unwanted access. The scanner itself (touch sensor) leaves a good impression and is very fast. You can save up to five different fingerprints, which can be assigned with different actions. It is, for example, possible to launch certain apps or call contacts.

There is currently no information about an update to Android 7 Nougat.

Communication and GPS

The two Micro-SIM slots of the Wiko U Feel support LTE Cat.4 with maximum transfer rates of 150 Mbps (downstream) and 50 Mbps (upstream), respectively. The device is shipped with a three-part adapter set for SIM cards, but only one adapter can be used for the Micro-SIM slot. The signal quality was just average in the metropolitan T-Mobile network. The faster network was often only used after we selected it manually and the smartphone was often using the Edge network, while a simultaneously used smartphone from Acer had a 4G network.

The WLAN module is also limited to the essentials, because you only get the standards 802.11 b/g/n in 2.4 GHz networks. We measured transfer rates of around 50 Mbps in our standardized WLAN test at a close distance to the router (Linksys EA8500). These results are not uncommon in this price range. Subjectively, the signal quality was once again not that good, because the download speeds were noticeably slower with an increasing distance (~3 meters, 2 walls).

Networking
iperf Server (receive) TCP 1 m
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	49.8 MBit/s ∼100% +4%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	47.8 MBit/s ∼96%
iperf Client (transmit) TCP 1 m
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	58.3 MBit/s ∼100% +12%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	52 MBit/s ∼89%

The position of the smartphone can be located via GPS, but it will only work outdoors. We did not get a signal indoors. The app GPS Test determines a good accuracy of 4 meters outdoors, but we also check the performance on a bicycle ride and compare the results with the professional navigation device Garmin Edge 500. The smartphone does not locate the position as often as the Garmin and we can also see a slight deviation in some sections, so the overall track length is about 250 meters shorter. Still, there should not be any problems when you navigate in a car.

Telephone and Voice Quality

The phone app is simply designed and the handling should not be a problem for anyone. Besides access to contacts, there is also a history and favorites. The test model was inconspicuous during our test calls. There were sometimes minor background noises, but communication was not affected by this. The provided headset could record voices a bit louder. It is equipped with a cable remote to accept calls, and it does its job. You have to pay attention to the position of the speaker at the back when you use the hands-free feature, because it is quickly covered on softer materials in particular.

Cameras

Wiko equips the U Feel with a 13 MP camera at the back as well as a 5 MP camera at the front, and both modules are supported by an LED flash. You get familiar options in the camera app like the Beauty Mode, which uses a soft focus. There are also different picture modes including a professional mode, where you can adjust many parameters manually. Another nice gimmick is the dual-view mode, where the picture of the front camera is integrated into the picture. Videos can be recorded at up to 1920x1080 pixels (30 fps), but the sensor has problems with fast movements.

The front camera has a special wide-angle mode for selfies, where you have to pan the smartphone in two directions similar to a panorama. The picture is, however, much darker compared to the other modes. All in all, the quality of the front camera is certainly sufficient for its purpose.

We are a bit disappointed by the main camera though. Despite the comparatively high resolution of 13 MP, the pictures are anything but sharp and you cannot see many details. This is particularly evident in scene 2, where the green bushes look like a blurred area. There are almost no details in dark environments, either; the sign on the right side of the picture (scene 3), for example, is hard to see at all and there is blooming around the light source. This is another example of the fact that a good camera is not only defined by its resolution.

Image Comparison

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We also take pictures of the ColorChecker Passport and the test chart under controlled lighting conditions to get a better idea about the colors and the sharpness. The results are not edited afterwards. The colors of the camera are too pale and the sharpness cannot convince, despite the high resolution. The section from the center does not have really sharp edges and the situation is even worse towards the peripheral areas.

Accessories and Warranty

Besides the usual accessories like the modular 5-Watt power adapter (5V, 1A), a USB cable, a headset, and some service brochures, Wiko also ships the smartphone with a couple of SIM adapters. It should therefore not be a problem to use at least one of the Micro-SIM slots.

The warranty period is 24 months for the smartphone, but the accessories are only covered for 6 months.

Input Devices and Handling

You can use the standard Google keyboard for inputs. It supports all common features and works well. The capacitive touchscreen recognizes up to 5 inputs simultaneously and provides good gliding capabilities. The general handling is very smooth and there will only be some stutters or delays when you really stress the device.

Even though there is sufficient space underneath the display and the fingerprint scanner can also be used as a home button, Wiko waives sensor buttons and implements on-screen controls instead. The physical buttons are well integrated into the chassis and do not wobble. The pressure point is conveniently rich as well; only the clicking sound of the home button could be a bit quieter.

Display

The 5-inch LC display is based on IPS technology and has a native resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The resulting pixel density (294 PPI) enables sharp pictures and texts, but there are already devices with the Full HD resolution (like the Honor 5C or ZTE Blade V7) in this price range.

We determine a good average luminance of 485 cd/m² on a pure white picture, but the brightness distribution is just average at 83%. The luminance drops a bit to 414 cd/m² with an even distribution of bright and dark picture content (APL50). The very low black value of just 0.22 cd/m² (APL50: 0.2 cd/m²) results in a maximum contrast ratio of more than 2200:1, which easily beats all LCD-based rivals. Only an AMOLED, which is used for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), for example, can keep up with these values. We did not detect PWM flickering at any brightness level.

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

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To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.

Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18889 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.


445 cd/m²	499 cd/m²	515 cd/m²
455 cd/m²	500 cd/m²	521 cd/m²
435 cd/m²	485 cd/m²	513 cd/m²

Distribution of brightness

X-Rite i1Pro 2

Maximum: 521 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 485.3 cd/m² Minimum: 20.88 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 83 %
Center on Battery: 500 cd/m²
Contrast: 2273:1 (Black: 0.22 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 6.3 | 0.55-29.43 Ø5.2
ΔE Greyscale 5.2 | 0.57-98 Ø5.4
Gamma: 2.17

	Wiko U Feel IPS, 1280x720, 5.00	Honor 5C IPS, 1920x1080, 5.20	Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 AMOLED, 1280x720, 5.20	HTC Desire 530 IPS, 1280x720, 5.00	LG X Screen IPS, 1280x720, 5.00	ZTE Blade V7 IPS, 1920x1080, 5.20
Screen		-22%	8%	-10%	-24%	-42%
Brightness middle	500	515 3%	289 -42%	375 -25%	392 -22%	409 -18%
Brightness	485	498 3%	291 -40%	376 -22%	376 -22%	411 -15%
Brightness Distribution	83	93 12%	96 16%	91 10%	90 8%	96 16%
Black Level *	0.22	0.49 -123%		0.32 -45%	0.27 -23%	0.38 -73%
Contrast	2273	1051 -54%		1172 -48%	1452 -36%	1076 -53%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *	6.3	6.2 2%	4.7 25%	6 5%	7.5 -19%	9.4 -49%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *	14.4	11.4 21%	7.3 49%	9.5 34%	13.1 9%	17.6 -22%
Greyscale dE 2000 *	5.2	7.4 -42%	3 42%	4.5 13%	9.9 -90%	11.6 -123%
Gamma	2.17 ^101%	2.28 ^96%	2.03 ^108%	2.26 ^97%	2.07 ^106%	2.25 ^98%
CCT	7536 ^86%	8664 ^75%	6291 ^103%	6975 ^93%	9704 ^67%	9597 ^68%

* ... smaller is better

We can measure average DeltaE-2000 deviations of 6.3 (ColorChecker) and 5.2 (grayscale) ex-works, while the target values are smaller than 3 in each case. There is also a slight blue cast, but it can be compensated for thanks to some additional settings. Besides the normal and vivid mode, the U Feel also offers a manual mode where you can adjust several aspects like the sharpness or the color temperature.

Display Response Times

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Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.

↔ Response Time Black to White
30 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 15 ms rise
30 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 15 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 75 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (22.3 ms).
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
58 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 25 ms rise
58 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 33 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.25 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 93 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (35.2 ms).

The maximum luminance is not further increased with the activated brightness sensor, but this is not really necessary, either. You can still see the display content comfortably even in bright environments as long as you can avoid reflections on the glossy screen surface.

IPS displays generally provide wide viewing angles, but the test model is only average in this respect. There are no color deviations, but the contrast will drop pretty quickly even with small shifts. This is still moaning on a pretty high level, and there should not be any limitations in practice.

Performance

The SoC is provided by MediaTek and has the designation MT6735. It consists of four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 1.3 GHz, which is 200 MHz lower than the reference design at 1.5 GHz. The mainstream SoC is also equipped with the graphics unit ARM Mali-T720 as well as 3 GB RAM. The performance of the smartphone is therefore solid.

This is also supported by the benchmarks, where both the processor and the graphics performance are usually only beaten by the Honor 5C and the ZTE Blade V7. Other rivals, including the popular Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), are beaten by the test model in many benchmarks. We already mentioned that the handling is smooth in general, and you will only notice some stutters or delays in more complex situations.

AnTuTu v6 - Total Score
Honor 5C	53143 Points ∼100% +89%
ZTE Blade V7	37070 Points ∼70% +32%
Wiko U Feel	28175 Points ∼53%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	27232 Points ∼51% -3%
HTC Desire 530	23561 Points ∼44% -16%
LG X Screen	22955 Points ∼43% -19%

Geekbench 3
64 Bit Multi-Core Score
Honor 5C	3914 Points ∼100%
ZTE Blade V7	2669 Points ∼68%
LG X Screen	1436 Points ∼37%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	1425 Points ∼36%
64 Bit Single-Core Score
Honor 5C	906 Points ∼100%
ZTE Blade V7	614 Points ∼68%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	473 Points ∼52%
LG X Screen	473 Points ∼52%
32 Bit Multi-Core Score
Wiko U Feel	1541 Points ∼100%
HTC Desire 530	1007 Points ∼65% -35%
32 Bit Single-Core Score
Wiko U Feel	530 Points ∼100%
HTC Desire 530	298 Points ∼56% -44%

3DMark
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Score
Honor 5C	11755 Points ∼100% +137%
ZTE Blade V7	6786 Points ∼58% +37%
Wiko U Feel	4969 Points ∼42%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	4400 Points ∼37% -11%
LG X Screen	4352 Points ∼37% -12%
HTC Desire 530	4261 Points ∼36% -14%
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score
Honor 5C	11319 Points ∼100% +160%
ZTE Blade V7	6170 Points ∼55% +42%
Wiko U Feel	4355 Points ∼38%
HTC Desire 530	3871 Points ∼34% -11%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	3838 Points ∼34% -12%
LG X Screen	3791 Points ∼33% -13%
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
Honor 5C	13588 Points ∼100% +39%
ZTE Blade V7	10430 Points ∼77% +6%
Wiko U Feel	9801 Points ∼72%
LG X Screen	9033 Points ∼66% -8%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	9022 Points ∼66% -8%
HTC Desire 530	6583 Points ∼48% -33%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0
Honor 5C	563 Points ∼100% +179%
ZTE Blade V7	293 Points ∼52% +45%
Wiko U Feel	202 Points ∼36%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	53 Points ∼9% -74%
LG X Screen	53 Points ∼9% -74%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics
Honor 5C	480 Points ∼100% +189%
ZTE Blade V7	245 Points ∼51% +48%
Wiko U Feel	166 Points ∼35%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	42 Points ∼9% -75%
LG X Screen	42 Points ∼9% -75%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics
Honor 5C	1418 Points ∼100% +65%
ZTE Blade V7	944 Points ∼67% +10%
Wiko U Feel	860 Points ∼61%
LG X Screen	716 Points ∼50% -17%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	709 Points ∼50% -18%

GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex Onscreen
Honor 5C	20 fps ∼100% +43%
Wiko U Feel	14 fps ∼70%
ZTE Blade V7	12 fps ∼60% -14%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	9.7 fps ∼49% -31%
LG X Screen	9.6 fps ∼48% -31%
HTC Desire 530	8.9 fps ∼45% -36%
1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
Honor 5C	19 fps ∼100% +126%
ZTE Blade V7	12 fps ∼63% +43%
Wiko U Feel	8.4 fps ∼44%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	5.2 fps ∼27% -38%
LG X Screen	5.1 fps ∼27% -39%
HTC Desire 530	4.8 fps ∼25% -43%

GFXBench 3.0
on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL
Honor 5C	8.4 fps ∼100% +42%
Wiko U Feel	5.9 fps ∼70%
ZTE Blade V7	4.5 fps ∼54% -24%
HTC Desire 530	4 fps ∼48% -32%
LG X Screen	4 fps ∼48% -32%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	3.8 fps ∼45% -36%
1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
Honor 5C	7.9 fps ∼100% +163%
ZTE Blade V7	4.5 fps ∼57% +50%
Wiko U Feel	3 fps ∼38%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	1.8 fps ∼23% -40%
LG X Screen	1.8 fps ∼23% -40%
HTC Desire 530	1.7 fps ∼22% -43%

GFXBench 3.1
on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen
Honor 5C	4.9 fps ∼100% +11%
Wiko U Feel	4.4 fps ∼90%
ZTE Blade V7	2.9 fps ∼59% -34%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	fps ∼0% -100%
1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
Honor 5C	4.5 fps ∼100% +137%
ZTE Blade V7	2.9 fps ∼64% +53%
Wiko U Feel	1.9 fps ∼42%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	fps ∼0% -100%

PCMark for Android - Work performance score
Honor 5C	5120 Points ∼100% +33%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	4126 Points ∼81% +7%
LG X Screen	4031 Points ∼79% +5%
ZTE Blade V7	3947 Points ∼77% +2%
Wiko U Feel	3856 Points ∼75%
HTC Desire 530	2922 Points ∼57% -24%

BaseMark OS II
Overall
Honor 5C	1225 Points ∼100% +125%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	585 Points ∼48% +8%
Wiko U Feel	544 Points ∼44%
LG X Screen	521 Points ∼43% -4%
ZTE Blade V7	249 Points ∼20% -54%
HTC Desire 530	149 Points ∼12% -73%
System
Honor 5C	2600 Points ∼100% +132%
ZTE Blade V7	1188 Points ∼46% +6%
Wiko U Feel	1121 Points ∼43%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	1060 Points ∼41% -5%
LG X Screen	1011 Points ∼39% -10%
HTC Desire 530	742 Points ∼29% -34%
Memory
Honor 5C	1504 Points ∼100% +231%
ZTE Blade V7	790 Points ∼53% +74%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	643 Points ∼43% +41%
LG X Screen	491 Points ∼33% +8%
Wiko U Feel	455 Points ∼30%
HTC Desire 530	300 Points ∼20% -34%
Graphics
Honor 5C	814 Points ∼100% +183%
ZTE Blade V7	430 Points ∼53% +49%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	312 Points ∼38% +8%
LG X Screen	302 Points ∼37% +5%
Wiko U Feel	288 Points ∼35%
HTC Desire 530	231 Points ∼28% -20%
Web
Honor 5C	707 Points ∼100% +19%
Wiko U Feel	595 Points ∼84%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016	551 Points ∼78% -7%
LG X Screen	491 Points ∼69% -17%
HTC Desire 530	10 Points ∼1% -98%
ZTE Blade V7	10 Points ∼1% -98%

Legend

Wiko U Feel Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 16 GB eMMC Flash

Honor 5C HiSilicon Kirin 650, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 16 GB eMMC Flash

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Qualcomm Adreno 306, 16 GB eMMC Flash

HTC Desire 530 Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Qualcomm Adreno 304, 16 GB eMMC Flash

LG X Screen Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Qualcomm Adreno 306, 16 GB eMMC Flash

ZTE Blade V7 Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 16 GB eMMC Flash

We performed the web benchmarks with the preloaded Chrome browser in version 52 since Wiko does not install its own browser. The test model is once again average and only the Honor 5C performs much better. Subjectively, web browsing is sufficiently quick, although there can be delays on longer or very complex websites.

The 16 GB internal storage leaves mixed impressions. While it is among the fastest in terms of sequential reads (234 MB/s), it clearly falls behind many rivals in terms of sequential write operations (20 MB/s). The 4K results are not that good, either, but still average within our comparison group.

Octane V2 | Mozilla Kraken 1.1 | JetStream 1.1 | AndroBench 3-5

Octane V2 - Total Score
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	4188 Points ∼100% +54%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	2730 Points ∼65% 0%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	2723 Points ∼65%
ZTE Blade V7 Mali-T720 MP4, MT6753, 16 GB eMMC Flash	2689 Points ∼64% -1%
LG X Screen Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	2650 Points ∼63% -3%
HTC Desire 530 Adreno 304, 210 MSM8909, 16 GB eMMC Flash	1796 Points ∼43% -34%

Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total Score
HTC Desire 530 Adreno 304, 210 MSM8909, 16 GB eMMC Flash	17471 ms * ∼100% -28%
ZTE Blade V7 Mali-T720 MP4, MT6753, 16 GB eMMC Flash	13761 ms * ∼79% -1%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	13599 ms * ∼78%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	13046 ms * ∼75% +4%
LG X Screen Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	12880 ms * ∼74% +5%
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	9111 ms * ∼52% +33%

JetStream 1.1 - Total Score
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	27.93 Points ∼100% +55%
ZTE Blade V7 Mali-T720 MP4, MT6753, 16 GB eMMC Flash	18.19 Points ∼65% +1%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	18 Points ∼64%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	16.8 Points ∼60% -7%
LG X Screen Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	15.67 Points ∼56% -13%
HTC Desire 530 Adreno 304, 210 MSM8909, 16 GB eMMC Flash	12.1 Points ∼43% -33%

AndroBench 3-5
Sequential Read 256KB
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	263 MB/s ∼100% +12%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	234.8 MB/s ∼89%
ZTE Blade V7 Mali-T720 MP4, MT6753, 16 GB eMMC Flash	196.8 MB/s ∼75% -16%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	147 MB/s ∼56% -37%
LG X Screen Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	131 MB/s ∼50% -44%
HTC Desire 530 Adreno 304, 210 MSM8909, 16 GB eMMC Flash	127 MB/s ∼48% -46%
Sequential Write 256KB
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	75.5 MB/s ∼100% +89%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	72 MB/s ∼95% +80%
LG X Screen Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	72 MB/s ∼95% +80%
HTC Desire 530 Adreno 304, 210 MSM8909, 16 GB eMMC Flash	55.8 MB/s ∼74% +40%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	39.94 MB/s ∼53%
ZTE Blade V7 Mali-T720 MP4, MT6753, 16 GB eMMC Flash	39.45 MB/s ∼52% -1%
Random Read 4KB
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	61.7 MB/s ∼100% +165%
ZTE Blade V7 Mali-T720 MP4, MT6753, 16 GB eMMC Flash	28.07 MB/s ∼45% +21%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	23.24 MB/s ∼38%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	21 MB/s ∼34% -10%
HTC Desire 530 Adreno 304, 210 MSM8909, 16 GB eMMC Flash	11.82 MB/s ∼19% -49%
LG X Screen Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	10 MB/s ∼16% -57%
Random Write 4KB
Honor 5C Mali-T830 MP2, Kirin 650, 16 GB eMMC Flash	15.7 MB/s ∼100% +78%
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	11.6 MB/s ∼74% +31%
HTC Desire 530 Adreno 304, 210 MSM8909, 16 GB eMMC Flash	8.96 MB/s ∼57% +1%
Wiko U Feel Mali-T720, MT6735, 16 GB eMMC Flash	8.83 MB/s ∼56%
LG X Screen Adreno 306, 410 MSM8916, 16 GB eMMC Flash	8 MB/s ∼51% -9%
ZTE Blade V7 Mali-T720 MP4, MT6753, 16 GB eMMC Flash	7.58 MB/s ∼48% -14%

* ... smaller is better

Games

The U Feel can benefit from its lower HD resolution in our gaming benchmarks. Since the GPU has to calculate fewer pixels, the frame rates will rise and even modern titles like the racing game Asphalt 8: Airborne can be played well at medium details. The sensors work reliably and the speaker at the back is pretty close to the lower edge, so it is not easily covered by the hand when you play in landscape mode.

... and even more demanding titles like Asphalt 8: Airborne run well in medium details.

Emissions

Temperature

The Wiko U Feel is a pretty warm smartphone and even reaches average surface temperatures around 35 °C under light workloads. The upper part in particular warms up under load, where we can measure up to 46 °C. This means one side of the case will be much warmer than the other when you play games in landscape mode. Considering the performance, the surface temperatures are pretty high and could become a bit uncomfortable for longer periods.

Max. Load

Idle


44.6 °C 112 F	43.4 °C 110 F	38.9 °C 102 F
45.4 °C 114 F	44.7 °C 112 F	39.5 °C 103 F
44.6 °C 112 F	45.1 °C 113 F	39.2 °C 103 F

Maximum: 45.4 °C = 114 F
Average: 42.8 °C = 109 F


38.5 °C 101 F	43.1 °C 110 F	45.5 °C 114 F
39.9 °C 104 F	43.5 °C 110 F	46.1 °C 115 F
38.3 °C 101 F	43.6 °C 110 F	47.4 °C 117 F

Maximum: 47.4 °C = 117 F
Average: 42.9 °C = 109 F

Power Supply (max.) 44.1 °C = 111 F | Room Temperature 21.9 °C = 71 F | Voltcraft IR-260

(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 42.8 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 32.6 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 45.4 °C / 114 F, compared to the average of 34.9 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 52.9 °C for the class Smartphone.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 47.4 °C / 117 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F
(±) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 34.9 °C / 95 F, compared to the device average of 32.6 °C / 91 F.

Speakers

Wiko located the mono speaker at the rear and it can be pretty loud at around 85 dB(A). There is a bit too much emphasis on the high tones and there is – as expected – not much in terms of bass reproduction, but the result is still pretty balanced in general.

Within the Music app, you can find additional settings (equalizer, hall) as well as the two options Bass Boost and Surround Sound, but they can only be used in combination with headphones. The overall sound does not really change though.

The sound is sufficient for occasional YouTube videos, games or some background music, but we would recommend good headphones or external speakers for better quality. They can either be attached via 3.5 mm stereo jack or Bluetooth. The test model was inconspicuous in this regard (low noise, no connection issues).

Wiko U Feel audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 39.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (7.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 7.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.2% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (26.1% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 73% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 20% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%
Compared to all devices tested
» 83% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 13% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%

Honor 5C audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (87.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 30.8% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 7.1% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (8.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 12.1% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (2.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (32.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 94% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 4% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%
Compared to all devices tested
» 95% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 3% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%

Frequency Comparison (Checkboxes select/deselectable!)
Graph 1: Pink Noise 100% Vol.; Graph 2: Audio off

Energy Management

Power Consumption

Our idle measurements are inconspicuous within the comparison group at 0.82-1.8 Watts. However, the test model is not very efficient under load, where it consumes much more power than the rivals at 5.99-6.7 Watts. A small problem is also the 5-Watt power adapter, which can hardly cover the consumption under high loads.

Power Consumption

Off / Standby	0.05 / 0.03 Watt
Idle	0.82 / 1.61 / 1.8 Watt
Load	5.99 / 6.7 Watt


Key: min: , med: , max: Gossen Metrahit Energy Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

	Wiko U Feel 2500 mAh	Honor 5C 3000 mAh	Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 3100 mAh	HTC Desire 530 2200 mAh	ZTE Blade V7 2540 mAh
Power Consumption		2%	33%	-35%	28%
Idle Minimum *	0.82	0.89 -9%	0.61 26%	1.58 -93%	0.73 11%
Idle Average *	1.61	2.07 -29%	1.41 12%	2.59 -61%	0.92 43%
Idle Maximum *	1.8	2.15 -19%	1.51 16%	2.66 -48%	0.93 48%
Load Average *	5.99	3.46 42%	2.56 57%	5.22 13%	4.47 25%
Load Maximum *	6.7	5.18 23%	3.1 54%	5.67 15%	5.96 11%

* ... smaller is better

Battery Runtime

The battery has a capacity of 9.25 Wh (2500 mAh) and is unfortunately integrated, despite the removable back cover. Our realistic WLAN test at an adjusted luminance of 150 cd/m² determines a very good runtime of 9 hours and 12 minutes, which is also competitive within the comparison group. We did not have any problems managing a full business day with one charge during our review period.

If you still need more stamina, you can use the two familiar power-saving modes. The normal mode is indicated by orange bars and reduces the performance as well as the number of background services, while the functionality is limited to calls, messages and a clock in the Super Power Saver mode (only accessible via Phone Assistant). Contrary to some other rivals, the Super Power Saver mode is activated and deactivated very quickly. A full battery charge takes about 2:15 hours when the device is turned on.

Battery Runtime

WiFi Websurfing

9h 12min

	Wiko U Feel 2500 mAh	Honor 5C 3000 mAh	Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 3100 mAh	HTC Desire 530 2200 mAh	LG X Screen 2300 mAh	ZTE Blade V7 2540 mAh
Battery Runtime
WiFi v1.3	552	584 6%	643 16%	425 -23%	553 0%	519 -6%

Pros

+ good case

+ bright IPS screen

+ Android 6.0

+ microSD & dual-SIM

+ fingerprint scanner

+ long battery runtime

+ decent performance

Cons

- battery not replaceable

- rear surface feels strange at first

- bad camera

- mediocre signal quality

- only 2.4 GHz WLAN

- high surface temperature under load (like gaming)

Verdict

In review: Wiko U Feel. Test model courtesy of Wiko Germany.

The Wiko U Feel generally left a good impression in our review. We cannot find any significant flaws for the core features like the case, the performance, and the features of the mainstream device. It is therefore a good alternative in the very competitive price segment of around 200 Euros (~$223).

It was particularly enjoyable to use the smartphone in practice. The handling of Android 6.0 is usually smooth, there are no unnecessary customizations by the manufacturer and the fingerprint scanner was well integrated into the system. It can, for instance, be used to lock certain apps or files, although this is also possible via conventional methods (PIN, pattern).

The U Feel from the French manufacturer Wiko is a real alternative in the segment around 200 Euros (~$223), at least if you do not need a good camera. The quality of the pictures is hardly convincing, despite the high resolution.

Drawbacks of the U Feel definitely include the limited wireless capabilities (no ac or 5 GHz WLAN, no NFC) and the bad camera in particular. Despite the high resolution (13 MP), the picture quality cannot convince us. Honor's 5C offers a slightly better overall package with more performance and a better camera, but it has some problems of its own. If you can live with the mentioned drawbacks, there is no reason against the purchase of the Wiko U Feel.

Wiko U Feel - 2016-09-03 09/03/2016 v5.1^(old)
Andreas Osthoff

Chassis

83%

Keyboard

67 / 75 → 89%

Pointing Device

88%

Connectivity

38 / 60 → 63%

Weight

93%

Battery

92%

Display

83%

Games Performance

10 / 63 → 15%

Application Performance

32 / 70 → 45%

Temperature

82%

Noise

100%

Audio

59 / 91 → 65%

Camera

50%

Average

67%

80%

Smartphone - Weighted Average

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Wiko U Feel Smartphone Review

Case

Size Comparison

Connectivity

SD Card Reader

Software

Communication and GPS

Telephone and Voice Quality

Cameras

Accessories and Warranty

Input Devices and Handling

Display

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

Display Response Times

Performance

Games

Emissions

Temperature

Speakers

Wiko U Feel audio analysis

Honor 5C audio analysis

Energy Management

Power Consumption

Battery Runtime

Pros

Cons

Verdict

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