Wileyfox Swift 2 X Latest News - Wileyfox Swift 2 X review | Hands on

Wileyfox Swift 2 X Latest News Wileyfox Swift 2 X review. Burgeoning British smartphone brand Wileyfox has been on something of a launch spree over the past seven months, with the Wileyfox Swift 2 X the sixth phone it’s given us – and this is technically its flagship offering, although it’s not a high-tier device. Share Video...https://youtu.be/daovZIFSiI0 The Swift 2 X slides in above the two other devices in the range of the same name – the Swift 2 and Swift 2 Plus – offering a larger display, slightly bigger battery and re-tuned rear snapper. In truth it’s a modest step up from the Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus. The Swift 2 X screen is larger, at 5.2 inches, and boasts a Full HD resolution (versus the 5-inch, 720p offering on the Plus) providing bright, vivid visuals. It shares the same design as the other Swift handsets, with a premium metal chassis making the Swift 2 X look and feel pricier than its £219 tag – although a strip of plastic at the top and bottom of the device on the rear break up the overall aesthetic. The gently curving edges of the back of the Swift 2 X mean it sits nicely in the palm, and make it feel thinner than its 8.2mm waistline. The smooth aviation-grade aluminium doesn’t provide a huge amount of grip, but you can get your fingers round the phone easily for a solid hold. The power/lock key and volume rocker fall nicely under thumb or finger on the right of the device, while a USB-C port on the rear of the phone is flanked by speaker and microphone grilles. There’s good news for wired headphones fans too, as a 3.5mm jack adorns the top edge of the Swift 2 X. Jump on screen and you’re greeted by Android 6.0.1, which has been overlaid with Cyanogen Mod – but not for long. The Swift 2 X, along with the entire Wileyfox range, will get an upgrade to Android 7 Nougat in February 2017, which will see Cyanogen removed for the handsets. You won’t lose the customization options and additional features the third-party interface offers though, as Wileyfox promises to maintain these by adding them to the stock Nougat operating system. Android runs smoothly, with an octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset and 3GB of RAM keeping things ticking over here. While that’s plenty of RAM, we do worry that the entry-level chipset may struggle during heavy lifting tasks – keep an eye out for our full Swift 2 X review to see how it performs. There’s 32GB of storage inside the Swift 2 X, of which 24GB is available to you, and if you find yourself filling this up there’s also a microSD slot allowing you to expand on the space inside the phone, which is always handy. Round the front an 8MP snapper completes the Swift 2 X feature set, perfect for the odd selfie here and there. Wileyfox Swift 2 X release date and price. The Wileyfox Swift 2 X release date is January 12, and the observant among you will note that means you can buy it right now – at least in the ‘midnight blue’ colour that is; those wanting to get their hands on the gold vers