36 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 46
REVIEW
noticeable drop in performance. We ran the usual
benchmark tests to see how the Mix fared, and results
were predictably found to be in the low to mid-range
bracket. Geekbench 4 scored it at 849 (Single-core)
and 4059 (multi-core), GFXBench’s T-Rex was 1,911
frames, Manhattan returned 1,195, and Manhattan 3.1
chalked up 1,015. For surfing, emails, messaging, video
playback and things along those lines it’s fine. Just
don’t expect a powerhouse.
From a full charge in the morning, and with a
mixture of Wi-Fi surfing, listening to music, WhatsApp
messaging, and a few YouTube videos, we were
happy to see around 30 percent of battery life still
remaining by late evening. This kind of stamina
proved consistent, so if you want an all-day phone
then the Mix should do the job.Camera
The dual cameras are 16- and 8Mp units, which
can give a x2 zoom. Results varied quite a bit, with
occasionally a nice photo appearing, but for the most
part shots were acceptable rather than impressive.
There are a few fun settings, such as one that adds
make-up, another that blurs backgrounds in a Bokeh
fashion, and even a Pro mode that offers a wide range
of control over exposure, ISO speed, and colour
temperature. But, you have to work hard to get a great
shot. Again, it’s fine for social media snaps, but you’ll
want a better unit for important photos you intend to
keep. Video capture is decent, but you’ll want to hold
the camera very still to avoid shaky footage. If you do
you’ll be rewarded with up to 1080p at 30fps.