Raeno Air is an entry-level smartphone offering stylish design, long battery life and a hassle-free experience to the everyday users of Bangladesh at an affordable price. It is officially available in Bangladesh and is actually geared towards students, first time smartphone buyers and users that primarily use social media, YouTube and common apps.
It's equipped with a 6.56-inch HD+ display, Helio P35 processor, 4750mAh battery, and 16MP camera, providing a well-rounded experience for everyone. The design, performance, camera capabilities, battery backup, and value for money will be discussed in this review.
Raeno Air is a budget smartphone offering a stylish look, good battery life and smooth daily performance to the Bangladeshi user that is on a budget. It's powered by Helio P35 processor, it sports a 6.56-inch HD+ display and a 4750mAh battery which makes it good for browsing social media, streaming videos and daily tasks. In this review, it's design, performance, camera quality, battery backup, price in Bangladesh and overall value with budget buyers is discussed.
This is what you get inside the Raeno Air box:
Inside the box, you will find the Raeno Air handset, 10W charger, USB Type-C cable, protective case, SIM ejector tool, user manual and warranty card. All the necessary accessories are included in the package and are ready for use. The addition of Type-C charger and protective case value users who are in the budget range in Bangladesh.
The Raeno Air design is simple and practical, which is suitable for its budget price range. Measuring 166.1 mm tall, 76.6 mm wide and 9.8 mm thick, the phone feels solid in hand. It's not the slimmest product available, but the rounded edges offer better grip and ease of use.
The Raeno Air's design is up-to-date for a low-priced cellular phone. It features a clean rear panel and flat frame design, adding a luxury flair to its budget-friendly price tag. It comes in a variety of colors including Black, Golden and White so that users can opt for either classic or stylish finishes. The Golden variant is particularly interesting and will appeal to younger purchasers in Bangladesh.
The build quality could be considered average for everyday use. The phone is primarily targeted at students, first-time smartphone users and anyone seeking a dependable device for everyday use. This price range does not necessarily require a high-quality build like materials; however, Raeno has done an excellent job of keeping the design appealing and user-friendly.
Overall, the Raeno Air is a reasonably stylish and functional smartphone that ranks among the top budget smartphones to look good.
It has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen with the resolution of 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+). The screen size is adequate and the display will be comfortable to use for social media, YouTube and regular daily activities as per the budget of the smartphone. Reading and watching content is also more fun due to the large display.
This phone features a punch-hole display, resulting in a more modern look than classic waterdrop notch designs. Another feature that enhances the overall appearance and viewing area is the slim bezels around the screen. It is multi-touch capable and responds well to touch for normal use, like scrolling, messaging and app navigation.
The Gorilla Glass protection is an added feature of Raeno and is a good addition in this price range where it provides more protection against any minor scratches during the day to day use. This will be a welcome development to budget-conscious customers in Bangladesh.
But it has a 60Hz refresh rate, which is standard, but is not as fluid as newer 90Hz panels seen in some competing devices. However, for normal activities and leisure, it is still acceptable.
Overall, the Raeno Air is a practical display area with a contemporary punch hole design, big display and additional Gorilla Glass protection, for everyday use.
The Raeno Air features a single camera lens at back, which is primarily intended for everyday photography and social media. It can be used for casual photos, scanning documents and sharing photos at Facebook or Instagram. It also has autofocus for helping to get subjects crisp and clear in normal shooting conditions.
Raeno has helpful camera modes, including HDR mode, continuous shooting, face detection, touch-to-focus, digital zoom, exposure compensation and ISO control. All of these features provide flexibility and enhance image quality in varying lighting situations. The highest resolution can be up to 4920 x 3264 pixels, sufficient for the average user.
The 16MP rear-facing camera of the Raeno Air is decent, taking photos decently in daylight. Photos are good quality, balanced colours and have a good amount of sharpness for social media. The HDR setting can be useful for scenes with a wide range of light, such as outdoor shots, while the auto-focus feature is perfect for normal shooting situations. The camera's best performance is in good lighting, making it ideal for landscapes, portraits and casual shots.
As would be predicted in this price range, the Raeno Air is a typical low-light camera. Photos can be used under indoor lights, though it will affect the quality of the images in darker settings. The images are softer and there is some noise in the shadows. The LED flash is useful for night close-up photography, but it does not come close to the flagship in terms of night photography capabilities. The overall performance of the camera is better in daylight than in low-light conditions.
On the back side, it has a 1080p Full HD camera for video recording at 30 fps. Short clips and daily records are acceptable for quality of video; no stabilization is provided. The camera works best under sunlight and will not capture details of photos with low light, and will show visible noise.
The front has a 5MP selfie camera in the Raeno Air. It is great for video calls, taking online classes and taking casual pictures. The front camera is capable of taking 1080p videos at 30 fps as well, which is a decent feature at this price point.
In general, the Raeno Air camera system is more geared towards basic photography rather than imaging. For those who are looking for a budget-friendly camera, it is a great option for day-to-day use in Bangladesh.
The Raeno Air is running on Android 14, which provides a more modern software experience, better compatibility with apps, enhanced privacy options, and enhanced navigation. The interface is simple and easy to use, suitable for students and general users in Bangladesh.
The MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) 12nm chipset is used to power the phone. It has an octa-core CPU comprising of four 2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 and four 1.8 GHz efficiency cores. It also has the PowerVR GE8320 GPU for graphics processing. This is primarily for general use, not for very intense gaming.
In real-life use, the Raeno Air isn't going to cause serious issues with Facebook or YouTube or texting or web browsing, or light multitasking. App opening isn't too slow and the 8GB RAM ensures that background apps work well.
Basic performance in the game. Light games play well, heavy games may require lower graphics settings for stability. If you're in the market for a gaming phone, you might want to consider a more powerful chipset.
Overall, the Raeno Air is a dependable machine for routine use and an easy-to-use software package at a budget friendly price.
The Raeno Air features a 4750mAh Li-Poly battery that ensures its power remains at its disposal, even during the busiest of days. If you are a Bangladeshi user who uses Facebook, YouTube, Messaging, and Browsing to the greatest extent, the battery will easily last you one day with just a single charge. The pairing of Helio P35 chipset and HD+ screen also contributes to lower power usage while the phone is in use.
The device can be charged with 10W of wired power via a USB Type-C 2.0 port. The charging speed is not that quick as compared to the contemporary budget handsets, but it is adequate for this classification. The Type-C port is a much-needed feature and provides the added convenience over the older Micro USB port.
As is common with most modern smartphones, the battery cannot be removed. In general, the Raeno Air gives reliable battery performance and is suitable for students and budget-conscious consumers who are interested in battery backup over speedy charging.
The price of Raeno Air in Bangladesh is BDT 11,490 (Official) in the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration. The phone sells for this price, meant for budget users who seek a stylish form, satisfactory battery life and daily commonsense use.
The Raeno Air is an excellent budget smartphone for Bangladeshi users looking for a captivating design, reliable battery life, and seamless daily use without any hassles. Not as powerful as for gaming and high quality photography, but still adequate for daily activities. The 6GB of RAM, 4750mAh battery, Android 14, and official Bangladesh pricing make the device a convenient option for students, first-time smartphone buyers, and budget-conscious customers.
