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Hotwav Note 15 4 GB / 64 GB / Global

3.8 NeoScore #4802 of 6270

4 GB / 64 GB / Global · Launched August 2024 · Energy class B

Overview

NeoScore

3.8

#4802 of 6270

Design & display
4.7
Performance & hardware
2.6
Camera
2.0
Connectivity
5.6
Battery & charging
5.5

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyB
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RepairabilityB
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Repeated-drop resistanceA
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Strengths

  • At 7.9 mm thick, it is thinner than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • The 267 ppi display density and 500-nit brightness are lower than those of most phones of its time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage trail most phones of its time; 64 GB is among the lowest capacities.
  • Its AnTuTu v10 result of 154,110 is among the lowest for phones of its time.
Display
6.6″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px
Design
200 g74.7 mm164.3 mm7.9 mm
Performance
Unisoc SC9863AOcta-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
AnTuTu
154,110Better than 1% of phones
Battery
5,160 mAh18 W
Cameras
13 Mpxselfie 5 Mpx

Editorial report

Hotwav Note 15 4 GB / 64 GB / Global technical sheet

The Hotwav Note 15 suits buyers looking for a basic Android phone, but its main trade-offs are weak performance, limited storage, and a modest camera. This version pairs 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of storage, among the lowest capacities for phones of its time. Storage is expandable, though the built-in amount remains limited.

Its 6.6-inch IPS LCD display has 267 ppi pixel density and 500 nits peak brightness, both lower than on most phones launched around the same time. At 7.9 mm thick, the body is thinner than most of its contemporaries. The 5,160 mAh battery has typical capacity, while 18 W charging is slower than on most phones of its time.

Performance is among the weakest of its time: the Unisoc SC9863A scores 154,110 in AnTuTu v10. The 13 MP rear camera is also among the lowest-resolution cameras of the period. For basic use, the phone includes Android 14, NFC, USB Type-C, dual Nano-SIM support, and expandable storage. The Hotwav Note 15 earns an overall NeoScore of 3.8. It is a basic option for buyers who prioritize essential functions and can accept clear limits in performance, storage, display detail, and camera resolution.

Technical index

NeoScore

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3.75 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 64 GB / Global

Design & display

4.7

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Pixel Density 267 ppi
4.0
Peak Display Brightness 500 nits
4.0
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
0.0
Weight 200 g
6.0
Usable Surface 85 %
8.0
Body Thickness 7.9 mm
8.2

Performance & hardware

2.6

AnTuTu Score 154,110
0.5
RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type UFS 2.1
4.5
Processor Process Size 28 nm
1.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 1.6 GHz
2.4
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

2.0

Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
0.0

Connectivity

5.6

Connectivity Features Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.5

Battery Capacity 5,160 mAh
9.2
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable
0.0

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Design & display
4.73
Performance & hardware
2.56
Camera
2.01
Connectivity
5.55
Battery & charging
5.52
NeoScore rank
#4802 / 6270

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
B
Repairability
B
Repeated-drop resistance
A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc SC9863A
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8322
Storage Type
UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
AnTuTu Score
154,110
CPU Description
4x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Purple
Body Thickness
7.9 mm
Body Width
74.7 mm
Body Height
164.3 mm
Weight
200 g
Usable Surface
85 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
B
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
270

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
B
Battery Capacity
5,160 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable
Charge cycles
800

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
500 nits
Display Diagonal
6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,612 px
Display Pixel Density
267 ppi
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

OS Family
Android
OS Version
14
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE

Note 15

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Hotwav Note 15 rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash Type
LED
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Hotwav Note 15 front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
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Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
64 GB
Market codes
Global

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