Tech review of Wileyfox Swift 2

Wileyfox Swift 2: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2016; Dimensions: 143.7 x 71.9 x 8.6 mm (5.65 x 2.83 x 0.33 in); Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz); Display: IPS LCD; Size: 5.0 inches; Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio; Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow); Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430; CPU: Octa-core Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz; GPU: Adreno 505; RAM: 2 GB; Storage: 16 GB; Memory card: Micro SD, up to 64 GB (uses shared SIM slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 13 MP; Rear video: 1080p, 30fps; Front camera: 8 MP.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-po 2700 mAh; Charging port: USB Type-C; Headphone jack: Mini jack 3.5 mm; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC; Networks: GSM/ 3G/ 4G LTE/LTE-A Cat.4; SIM: Dual SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.