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Medion Life X5020
MEDION
B015ELYHIA


  • 249,99 £ / Cheapest Price on Internet


Brand: MEDION
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(Medion Life X5020)
  • 09 Feb 2018, Fri
Good value budget phone.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Bought a few months ago for £100 when Medion were having a clear-out. Works fine for my main requirements :- 1. as a phone is adequate but best when using a 4G voice connection - the voice quality is amazing - but most people except me already have this (I live in the middle of nowhere almost). 2. Google Home/Maps. GH functionality is dependent on Android version and the Medion doesn't provide full functionality. EG home broadcast isn't available. However, maps -for navigation- works fine and in-car voice control is basic but works. 3. Music. I use Deezer (with GH) and that runs fine on the Medion. 4. loads of memory and storage space -a bargain for the price. The not-so-goods. 1. the battery is small but is good for 1 day of normal use - the Android allows a nightly shutdown which helps if you don't charge every night. 2. crashes; I've had 2 random NON-RECOVERABLE crashes; these were of the "battery removal required" variety of crashes; the problem here being that the battery is not removable and so ONLY solution is to wait for phone to fully discharge -overnight is normally enough- and then it kicks into life from 0% battery. **no power/volume key combination works in this situation** Summary. An excellent value budget smartphone. Especially is you can buy it near to £100.

Rab
  • 14 Jul 2017, Fri
Great value
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Great value for what we needed. Only minor concern is the smooth surface which can be a bit slippy. We have bought a case which is excellent quality, reviewed separately.

Joanna

  • 17 Jun 2016, Fri
A good solid phone
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

The Medion Life X5020 is a well built product made with good quality materials, it boasts a large clear display that works well with the intuitive android software. The product perhaps boasts more battery life than it actually provides, usual browsing and texting required 2 charges daily this became a huge hindrance. There were a number of apps that were built into the phone that were poorly built and unnecessary but ultimately can be ignored. The phone brings to mind that of other more standard smartphones but ultimately this product is of a good build quality and is nice to use. The headphones that came with it were very good, and cancelled a lot of noise and were good for short tube journeys. The storage capacity is good and the dual sim element of the device was very useful and made an easy transition from using an iPhone. There are perhaps better phones on the market but for an entry level android it should well be considered.

J. S. Bundy
  • 09 Jun 2016, Thu
First rate phone, mid range price.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

For those who haven't heard of Medion, perhaps you've heard of it's parent company: Lenovo. I was sent this to test, which happened at the perfect time, as I was looking for a new phone and/or contract.What do you get for the money (£250)? An octo-core processor, 32GB of ram, 3 of which is used for the operating system (Android 5.02.) 13mp rear camera and a 5mp front. Gorilla glass front and rear. Actually what you don't get is NFC. And a big name.Its looks are better than most phones for this price. Three buttons on the left, the sim card/MicroSD card holder on the right. That's all that breaks up the brushed steel edge. That plus a couple of thin insulators to aid signal strength. The gorilla glass means it's tough and finger prints aren't a problem. The only problem is the front and back are as slippery as ice. The first time I picked it up by the front/back, it shot out of my fingers and landed on a chair nearly 3 feet away. Okay, I prefer the looks of my old HTC M7, but it's far from ugly.The screen is excellent (1920x1080) and the sound isn't bad, though a little tinny. My old phone was a HTC One (M7) which has spoiled me a little.When using headphones, there is a little annoyance. The European required warning about volume kicks in at about 1/3 volume. All others do this at 2/3 or maybe a little higher. I found (using my regular RHA earbuds) that I needed the volume turned up to 3/4 (no jokes about 11 here!) but that's because I like to listen to my music loud.There are a couple of other minor problems:The signal strength is a little lower that that on the M7, but only when in my house. No problems outside.The Google magazine app hangs at random. The phone still works, and when the option to close the app appears, clicking okay takes you back to your library. From there, just continue reading.You can't turn off the GPS from the settings menu. I use AVG battery saving menu to turn it off when I need to.The bluetooth connection works fine, My Pebble connects first time, every time (once the app upda

JBV
  • 31 May 2016, Tue
Nice & Smart!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This phone is larger than my previous one & therefore I find it easier to use. It has a nice design, it's simplistic & sleek. It was very easy to set up, taking only a few minutes. It runs smoothly & my apps don't crash. Battery life seems to deplete quickly when using a few apps but seems to last well when not using them. Still it's early days & the battery life may improve after a few chargings. The back camera seems nice quality although pixelates on extreme zoom. The front one seems much the same. There are different modes for different lighting conditions & different framing i.e. landscape, portrait, etc which is very useful. The only problem encountered so far is it deleted all my contacts for some reason after a couple of weeks. Of course operator error cannot be ruled out! Access to the sim compartment is via a key like an iPhone. The key is in the box - don't chuck the box away!Overall I like it. I suspect the price will come down a bit in due course as it's possibly a bit over-priced at present.

Greg
  • 11 May 2016, Wed
A very good smartphone for the price
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I won`t pretend to be an expert on smartphones, I have been using a Moto E and been happy enough. However my son has the latest Sony model and helped me set this up today.In the box you receive the usual warranty and safety info and a quick start guide to the phone. In my opinion it could be better with more instructions. To fit the sim card into it`s slot required a special tool to open, we found this at the bottom of the box with no information as to what it was for. In the sim card tray there are two slots which may be used for two sim cards or extra memory. I find this useful as I usuall buy an extra sim to use abroad.The phone itself looks very well constructed and stylish, the case is made from metal and the screen from Gorilla glass. I found the screen to be very responsive for touch and swipe action, the camera 13 mp and the few photos I have taken I am very happy with.My son`s phone cost him more than double the price of this one and he is very impressed by the specs. If you are looking for a status symbol or big named phone this is not for you, however if you want a smartphone that won`t break the bank this is ideal.I recommend it and have just placed an order for a cover to protect mine.

Ginger
  • 11 May 2016, Wed
A very good smartphone for the price
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I won`t pretend to be an expert on smartphones, I have been using a Moto E and been happy enough. However my son has the latest Sony model and helped me set this up today.
In the box you receive the usual warranty and safety info and a quick start guide to the phone. In my opinion it could be better with more instructions. To fit the sim card into it`s slot required a special tool to open, we found this at the bottom of the box with no information as to what it was for. In the sim card tray there are two slots which may be used for two sim cards or extra memory. I find this useful as I usuall buy an extra sim to use abroad.
The phone itself looks very well constructed and stylish, the case is made from metal and the screen from Gorilla glass. I found the screen to be very responsive for touch and swipe action, the camera 13 mp and the few photos I have taken I am very happy with.
My son`s phone cost him more than double the price of this one and he is very impressed by the specs. If you are looking for a status symbol or big named phone this is not for you, however if you want a smartphone that won`t break the bank this is ideal.
I recommend it and have just placed an order for a cover to protect mine.

Ginger
  • 10 May 2016, Tue
What a great phone for a great price
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

What a great phone for a great price, really impressed by speed of device and crystal clear screen, Dual sim is a must for me as i travel a lot and it works seamlessly, I`m going to buy another for my wife.If you want a high spec device for a great price, BUY this phone!!!

Grant
  • 10 May 2016, Tue
What a great phone for a great price
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

What a great phone for a great price, really impressed by speed of device and crystal clear screen, Dual sim is a must for me as i travel a lot and it works seamlessly, I`m going to buy another for my wife.

If you want a high spec device for a great price, BUY this phone!!!

Grant
  • 09 May 2016, Mon
Poorly and incompletely documented, user consideration evident by omission
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This is an incomplete review, not through a lack of intent but because of poor design, a lack of user consideration and appallingly incomplete and undetailed user documentation, not that any was included in the box - it had to be downloaded. Due to its multiple failings, it proved impossible to add a SIM and consequently proved impossible to use. Those same failings will, of necessity, also result in a low personal rating.The Medion Life X5020 is a slimeline smartphone with a 5-inch screen. Powered by Android 5.0 Lollypop it provides for all the apps available from GoogleStore plus a Built-in GPS system, FM radio, audio and video players. It offers the usual two cameras, a 5MP front-facing module and a 13MP rear-facing one with a built-in flash LED. It has a usefully large 5-inch screen, practical although not the largest possible but then the phone does not have the price of the larger screens. It is an IPS unit, reasonably bright and contrasty but not necessarily the highest quality.The battery is a permanent fitting but offers 2600mAh for a longer stand-by and talk time. In fact, the impression was the phone is fully sealed all-round including the essential SIM drawer. Similar construction principles apply to modern-day Apple products but there the comparison ends.According to its packaging a Quick Start Guide is included but was not part of any of its documentation although the downloaded version suggests it to be part of the Safety data. Documention comprised a Safety Guide and Warranty booklet but that was all. It is claimed to be able to accept both a nano and micro-sized SIM plus an SD card. Although the extractor tool was not provided, once obtained it proved that there is space for a micro-SIM and SD card but no space for a second SIM - the product descxription and documentation are not correct, possibly relating to another version of the product.The manual is downloadable from Medion's German web-site, in English, but it is basic and far from detailed providing no clear labelling of parts and what, pre

Londoner
  • 09 May 2016, Mon
Poorly and incompletely documented, user consideration evident by omission
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This is an incomplete review, not through a lack of intent but because of poor design, a lack of user consideration and appallingly incomplete and undetailed user documentation, not that any was included in the box - it had to be downloaded. Due to its multiple failings, it proved impossible to add a SIM and consequently proved impossible to use. Those same failings will, of necessity, also result in a low personal rating.

The Medion Life X5020 is a slimeline smartphone with a 5-inch screen. Powered by Android 5.0 Lollypop it provides for all the apps available from GoogleStore plus a Built-in GPS system, FM radio, audio and video players. It offers the usual two cameras, a 5MP front-facing module and a 13MP rear-facing one with a built-in flash LED. It has a usefully large 5-inch screen, practical although not the largest possible but then the phone does not have the price of the larger screens. It is an IPS unit, reasonably bright and contrasty but not necessarily the highest quality.

The battery is a permanent fitting but offers 2600mAh for a longer stand-by and talk time. In fact, the impression was the phone is fully sealed all-round including the essential SIM drawer. Similar construction principles apply to modern-day Apple products but there the comparison ends.

According to its packaging a Quick Start Guide is included but was not part of any of its documentation although the downloaded version suggests it to be part of the Safety data. Documention comprised a Safety Guide and Warranty booklet but that was all. It is claimed to be able to accept both a nano and micro-sized SIM plus an SD card. Although the extractor tool was not provided, once obtained it proved that there is space for a micro-SIM and SD card but no space for a second SIM - the product descxription and documentation are not correct, possibly relating to another version of the product.

The manual is downloadable from Medion's German web-site, in English, but it is basic and far from detailed providing no clear

Londoner
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Product Description

This is a high-quality and high-performance 5 inch Full HD display smartphone. With the corning Gorilla Glass you never need to worry about a drop or two. The powerful octa core processor combined with the 32 GB internal memory means you can run all your applications without having to slow down.

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Medion X5020 Smartphone
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