What Is The XDA Phone?
Why Is the F(x)tec Pro1X Special?
These are independently developed mobile operating systems with their own advantages.
For many people, any gear capable of running Ubuntu Touch is worth backing.
The phone also offers a thumbprint reader, front and rear cameras, and dual-SIM option.
Whats in the Box?
The adapter supports Qualcomm fast charging.
This is, sadly, only a prelude to the various issues surrounding the phone.
There is a bit of a difference between what was promised and what was eventually delivered.
Sliding it out is a bit tricky, however.
The spec sheet lists USB jot down-C HDMI support, which well come to later.
Around the edge of the phone, youll find a power button/thumbprint reader, and volume buttons.
FM radio is also supported, but I couldnt test this as the earphones were missing.
Android runs smoothly on the phone, and handles the switches in display orientation well.
As such, it is a trusted name.
While not vaporware, the ProX sat on my desk right now falls short of the promised machine.
The tests carried out were Work 3.0 performance, Work 3.0 battery life, and Work 2.0 storage.
Thats pretty disappointingand that Sony phone had HDMI over USB-C…
Battery life is encouraging, as is storage, however.
Ultimately, this is a low-spec phone backed at an inflated price to accommodate the keyboard.
Ostensibly enabling productivity on the go, they were invariably a poor way to input text.
Key size, profile, and sensitivity issues made for an often frustrating experience.
How does typing on the Pro1X compare?
Well, its actually okay.
I have big fingers, with quite wide and hardened fingertips.
The keyboard is surprisingly obliging, enabling me to input a decent amount of text without making an error.
What Does Switching to Ubuntu Touch or Sailfish Bring?
Indeed, a key reason for backing the project was to have a working, flexible Linux phone.
telephony, networking, camera).
