Nextbit Robin

Name: Nextbit Robin
Brand: Nextbit
SKU: SKU2907
Rating: 3.8 (529 reviews)

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Last Updated: 3rd December 2024

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Key Specs

Display 5.20-inch (1080x1920)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
Front Camera 5MP
Rear Camera 13MP
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 2680mAh
OS Android 6.0.1

Market Status Released

Release Date August 2015

Nextbit Robin Review

By Roydon Cerejo (May 24, 2016)

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Beautiful design
Fast charging
Unique cloud storage integration
Stereo speakers
Unlocked bootloader

Bad
No USB OTG; FM Radio
Granular controls needed for cloud syncing
Average battery life
Camera struggles with macros

Cloud storage is now an indispensable part of our lives and we all use one service or another, be it Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud or OneDrive, to name a few. The idea of having your personal data safely tucked away for you to access at any time and from any device is brilliant, and it's easy to take for granted once you start using it. We've also seen devices that rely completely on cloud services, such as the Asus Chromebox and Chromebit as prime examples. But is it time for smartphones to make this transition too? Well, Nextbit certainly thinks so.

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Nextbit Robin Summary

The Nextbit Robin is the first Android cloud-based smartphone that uses the cloud to manage your apps and data. The custom syncing mechanism works by moving unused app data and photos that you've clicked to the cloud automatically, depending on the amount of local storage available. Other than this unique feature, it also boasts of an eye-catching design and stereo speakers in the front for a better multimedia experience. Under the hood, we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The phone also runs on a custom version of Android Marshmallow and allows you to 'pin' apps to prevent them from backing up to the cloud. The camera on the other hand is a bit average as it struggles with macro shots and battery life could have been better too. It's certainly a unique phone with an aggressive price but you need to ask yourself, is the cloud is the best choice right now as a substitute for local storage when microSD cards are still very much relevant?

Nextbit Robin Full Specifications

General

Brand	Nextbit
Model	Robin
Price in India	₹19,999
Release date	August 2015
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	149.00 x 72.00 x 7.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2680
Removable battery	No
Colours	Mint, Midnight
SAR value	0.58

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.20
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x1920 pixels

Hardware

Processor	2GHz hexa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
RAM	3GB
Internal storage	32GB
Expandable storage	No

Camera

Rear camera	13-megapixel
Rear flash	Dual LED
Front camera	5-megapixel

Software

Operating system	Android 6.0.1
Skin	Nextbit OS

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	Yes
Infrared	No
USB OTG	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	No
Number of SIMs	1
Wi-Fi Direct	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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Demeyo D. Koso (May 25, 2016) on Gadgets 360

Nice features, the only android phone that comes with an unlocked bootloader, good specs. Love the overall design of the phone. I just wonder why the performance rating is just 7?

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Awesome Fency Look with HighTech Configuration

Sujon Roy (Aug 10, 2016) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Nextbit Robin just a awesome and unique piece of Handset.

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Battery capacity is very low

Paloju Ram (Aug 29, 2016) on Gadgets 360

Device looks good and features also good. But to enjoy this feature we need battery life. in this price segment, the battery capacity is more compare to other mobiles.

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Great design, weak body

Jason Lingard (Dec 7, 2017) on Gadgets 360

I love the design, how it feels and functions. However I was disappointed that under stress it bent and the casing broke slightly after only a few weeks. Body is just too weak

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Great Android phone

Paul Jahnke (Oct 12, 2017) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Have used 4 different manufacturer phones over several years. None of them have the feel or quality of function that this phone has.

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