Walton was the first local tech conglomerate to venture into producing locally-made phones. The Walton Primo S8 is a successor to that long line of smartphones which are affordable and provide a great value for money. With its quad-camera setup, FHD+ display, and large battery, the Primo S8 looks to be yet another promising phone from Walton. But how does this latest Walton Smartphone stack up against the competitors? Read along for a detailed review.

Walton Primo S8 Key Features

Design and Build Quality

Holding the phone, the first noticeable thing is its weight and heft. At about 205 grams, the Primo S8 is on the higher end of the weight category. Though much of it is due to the large battery housed inside. Even with the large battery, the phone is just 8.6 mm thick with a glass front and back. All four sides of the phone are made flat with tapering on the front and back.

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There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack which is becoming rare with each cycle of smartphone releases. There is also a single firing speaker along with the Type-C port on the bottom.

 The volume rocker and the power button are housed on the right with the sim tray on the left. The power button also acts as a fingerprint sensor for added security. The volume rocker and power button feel tactile to the touch and have a satisfying click. The weight distribution of this device is better than most other heavy smartphones. As a result, the weight won’t bother much even after long sessions of use.

The front glass is a 2.5D curved one that isn’t rated for scratch or fall resistance. The phone also doesn’t come with any sort of IP rating so it won’t be water or dust resistant. However, at this budget, the device isn’t even expected to have them to begin with.

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Display

The phone features an IPS capacitive touchscreen that supports up to 16M colors. However, the capacitive technology is an old one where more advanced IPS LCDs are available at this price point.

However, the sharp contrast of the FHD+ display does a decent job of throwing crispy colors. The high 90 Hz refresh offers a usual smooth feel thanks to the UI and high display density. However, the viewing angles aren’t all that great on this device. Again, much of it is due to the display being a capacitive one which is the only mentionable downside.

The display also gets significantly bright on the indoors as well as outdoor usage scenarios The phone provides perfect legibility under direct sunlight. Overall, it’s a decent display that ticks most of the boxes.

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Camera

The main selling feature of this phone is its rear camera series. This device comes with a total of 4 sensors in it. There is a 48 MP main sensor, 5 MP wide-angle, 2 MP macro, and another 2 MP for the depth sensor. The main sensor can shoot up to 1080P at 30 fps.

The main show here is the 48 MP where the rest three sensors are kind of gimmicky for everyday use. The front camera is an 8 MP wide-angle lens that can shoot pretty decent wide-angle selfies.

Granted there are other sensors at this price point that can do far better, but this is what comes with the camera app. The phone can shoot decent and crisp images in bright lighting conditions and outdoors. However, it really suffers in dimly lit environments due to the lack of OIS and EIS in the sensor. Considering the price, the camera performance is decent with no noticeable shortcomings.

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Processor and Performance

The phone features Helio G88 SoC which is a higher mid-range performer. It is equivalent to the Snapdragon 720G for those who are not familiar with the Helio lineup. The SoC is complemented with a Mali G52 GPU which can pump up some great graphics. The Soc is a 2.0GHz Octa-Core Processor based on ARM Cortex- A75. The processor is a significant jump from the Helio P22 processor on the Primo S7 which is clearly visible in performance. The processor sports 6 GB of RAM along with 128 GB of internal storage.

 This phone is not a gaming phone by any means but it does a great job at handling some heavy titles like Asphalt and COD without frame drops. However, the device does get heated pretty easily and the significant throttle is noticeable after an hour or more of continuous gaming. Another day-to-day task is a breeze on this device. So, for casual users, this phone can be a great choice.

The 12 nm architecture makes the chip a comparatively less power-hungry one. It makes way for a pretty decent and long usage which will be discussed in the next point.

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Battery and Charge Time

The phone has a massive 5000 mAh non-removable Li-po battery. The 5000 mAh is increasingly becoming a standard for mid-range processor phones out there. It provides for a long user experience which is typically not found in flagships and lower-end models.

The Primo S8 can easily last a day of heavy usage and a day and a half with moderate usage. Expect to get around 5-6 hours of screen time with this phone. However, playing games and setting the display brightness to high will cause the battery to drain much faster than a typical scenario.

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Price of Walton Primo S8 in Bangladesh

The price of the Primo S8 is 20,990 BDT. It can be found in all Walton showrooms as well as authorized dealers across Bangladesh.

Verdict

The Walton Primo S8 checks most of the boxes for an upper mid-range smartphone. However, it leaves much to be desired as well. The phone feels solid in hand and offers a premium look and feel thanks to its glass back refractive design. However, the display and the camera could have been a bit better considering the competition in this price segment. However, it makes up the processor department with its octa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM. Overall, the Walton Primo S8 can be a great choice for people looking for a decent-performing device on a moderate budget.

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