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User score

8.0
  • 42
  • 18
  • 7
  • 0
  • 1
68 reviews
  • Screen7.8
  • Performance7.5
  • Camera7.5
  • Connectivity8.5
  • Battery8.1
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Kimovil users consider this an excellent phone in its price range, highlighting its good value for money for an entry-level device. They positively rate its design and initial fluidity. However, some express concern about long-term performance and the absence of a charger in the box.

Design & Materials

According to our users, the 90Hz Super AMOLED screen is magnificent, with good quality and brightness. The teardrop notch and lack of protection are its drawbacks.

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.9

68 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5

68 reviews

Is it comfortable?
8.2

68 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3

68 reviews

Performance & Hardware

According to our users, performance is fluid for daily use and medium games. However, over time or with updates, it may experience lag and heating, especially in the 4GB RAM version.

Does it have good sound?
8.2

68 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8

68 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.6

68 reviews

Camera

According to our users, the cameras are decent overall, excelling in daytime photos. However, night photos and video recording are its weak points.

Quality of daytime photos
8.0

68 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
6.1

68 reviews

Quality of selfies
7.6

68 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1

68 reviews

Connectivity

According to our users, connectivity is good, including NFC, 3.5mm jack, and microSD. The sound is mono, and the lack of water/dust resistance and Gorilla Glass are negative points.

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5

68 reviews

Quality of the GPS
8.4

68 reviews

And the WiFi?
8.5

68 reviews

Battery

According to our users, the battery is fantastic, offering more than a day of autonomy. The 25W fast charging is good, but they regret the absence of a charger.

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more

68 reviews

Software

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

68 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less

68 reviews

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All 68 opinions

  • Good phone

    Pros
    • Connectivity
    • Battery
    Cons
    • No stereo speaker
    • No 120hz screen refresh rate
    • No 1080p60 video recording
    • Design
    • 6.5
    • Screen6.0
    • Performance6.0
    • Camera5.7
    • Connectivity6.3
    • Battery9.0
  • Good

    • 8.4
    • Screen9.0
    • Performance8.0
    • Camera8.0
    • Connectivity8.6
    • Battery9.0
  • A good option for whoever wants a cheap Samsung

    The box is almost empty, but for the phone feels quite complete. It's a bit better than what I expected (much better than old cheap Samsung phones). The screen is great, although a little more brightness outdoors would be nice. Audio is loud and clear, but it only has one speaker, and it's easy to cover up. The camera quality is far from good, but it does its job pretty well, the main camerra takes decent photos, the other two take worse photos, but at least they are usable. Not having 5G is not a real problem in my opinion. The bloatware is annoying, some apps can be uninstalled, others only can only be hidden. I don't understand why the phone is sold with two clocks with two alarms (one from Samsung, one from Google), it's confusing for some people. Performance is ok for a basic use, but that's all. The original retail price in Europe was excessive for what it is. It's a balanced phone, but probably not the best option for most people.

    Pros
    • Good battery
    • Good screen
    • Decent camera for its price
    • Audio jack and microSD card slot
    • Loud audio
    • Samsung ecosystem
    Cons
    • Comes with a lot of pre-installed bloatware
    • Expensive for what it is
    • A bit slow
    • Comes with a cable USB-C to USB-C only
    • Only one speaker
    • Bezels are a bit too big for 2024
    • 6.5
    • Screen6.7
    • Performance5.3
    • Camera5.5
    • Connectivity7.0
    • Battery9.0
  • Good

    • 8.7
    • Screen8.5
    • Performance8.6
    • Camera7.7
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    Good phone for daily use and light gaming; I don't recommend it for demanding games.

    I had this phone for a year and a half. It has excellent, fast browsing. The downside is that it performs very poorly when playing decent, demanding games. It's not recommended for daily use. It's perfect for excellent battery life and decent charging.

    Pros
    • Headphone port
    • Screen
    • Screen quality
    • Software
    • Good battery life
    • Decent sound
    Cons
    • Photo and video quality
    • System is a bit slow
    • Performance
    • It has no protection against water and dust
    • Decent load
    • 6
    • Screen6.5
    • Performance5.0
    • Camera4.5
    • Connectivity6.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Basic in every sense of the word

    It feels good for the first month, but it gradually slows down and the processor overheats due to the limited RAM and Samsung's poorly optimized system.

    Pros
    • Price
    • Photos
    Cons
    • Performance
    • Recording
    • Slow system
    • 5
    • Screen5.5
    • Performance2.6
    • Camera6.2
    • Connectivity7.6
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Intelligible

    It's good for people who aren't demanding, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone who needs power.

    Pros
    • Camera
    • Screen
    • Security
    Cons
    • Battery
    • Very slow system
    • It has a headphone jack
    • The signal doesn't pick up even on the most powerful Wi-Fi.
    • 0
    • Screen3.2
    • Performance4.6
    • Camera5.7
    • Connectivity6.6
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    Functional

    At the time of its release, it met all the requirements to be one of the best phones in its price range. However, it's no longer recommended as there are better alternatives. The only way to acquire it would be if it were available at a more affordable price and there weren't many other options.

    Pros
    • Screen
    • Loading speed
    • Ecosystem
    Cons
    • Night Camera
    • Overheating during intensive use
    • Charger not included
    • The device ages very badly
    • 6.6
    • Screen6.5
    • Performance6.6
    • Camera5.7
    • Connectivity8.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    It's an ideal phone for everyday use, quite comfortable to use, but with only 4GB of RAM it doesn't demonstrate its full potential.

    I recommend buying the 8GB RAM version to see the full potential of the Helio G99.

    Pros
    • Screen
    • Battery
    • Decent Load
    • Comfortable for light use
    Cons
    • It contains fragile materials
    • Battery Life: Highly Variable
    • Cameras highly dependent on conditions
    • Performance limited by the amount of RAM
    • 6.5
    • Screen6.7
    • Performance6.0
    • Camera3.3
    • Connectivity7.3
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Quality-price ratio in 2024, not now

    It was a good device when it was released, but the updates ruined it. The system is incredibly slow, and the 4GB of RAM isn't enough. The processor can no longer handle many apps simultaneously and tends to restart frequently. It's not recommended in 2026. Only use it for secondary tasks and basic functions; it's not recommended for gaming.

    Pros
    • Decent cameras
    • Screen
    • Design
    Cons
    • Glow
    • Power
    • System
    • RAM
    • Burden
    • 5
    • Screen4.7
    • Performance4.0
    • Camera6.5
    • Connectivity6.6
    • Battery7.0

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Score
  • 6.2 Design & Materials
  • 5.8 Performance & Hardware
  • 5.8 Camera
  • 6.6 Connectivity
  • 6.7 Battery
What is a Ki score?
Ki is an automatic score based on the specifications and prices of devices. It is calculated using over 200 variables to rank smartphones, tablets and other devices from best to worst.
How do we calculate the Ki?

In this case, to determine the score we evaluate 5 general aspects:

  • Design and screen
  • Hardware and performance
  • Camera
  • Connectivity
  • Battery

Once these 5 factors have been rated, we introduce the price variable. This means that any two devices with the same ratings get a different Ki score for quality vs price.

Even a device objectively worse than another may have a higher Ki score if it has a better price.

Does the Ki score change?

The Ki varies as time goes by. As new devices with better specifications enter the market the Ki score of older devices will go down, always being compensated of their decrease in price.