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CHECK OUT UMI EMAX PRICED AT JUST $170

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May 8, 2015

If you are looking for a smartphone which is powerful, affordable and long lasting, then you better check out the new offering from UMI. The UMI EMAX is finally available to pre-order from Geekbuying and one of the highlights of the device is its massive 3780mAh battery. The EMAX directly competes with the popular Meizu M1 Note, however, its much easier and even cheaper to buy the EMAX right now. Moreover, the phone manages to best the M1 Note with such a large battery.

However, battery isn’t the only highlight of the device. UMI EMAX comes with the powerful 64-bit MT6752 octa-core processor which easily scores above 40K on AnTuTu. The chipset has been increasing used in mid-range flagships, and offers great performance to price ratio. Along with this chip, you get 2GB RAM on board and 16GB ROM to handle your apps and media. The storage is further expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD.

Like the M1 Note, the UMI EMax comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display. At the back, you will find a 13MP Camera with flash and AF and up front, there is a 5MP shooter. The phone naturally supports 4G LTE networks and the supported bands are as follows: 4G: FDD-LTE 800/1800/2600MHz.

Overall, the UMI EMax comes out as a powerful smartphone at just $170 price tag. Yes, the phone is being offered under $170 which is a great price for the specs that it offers. Its currently available for pre-order on Geekbuying. You can check out more details from the link below.

The $70 Teclast X70 Features An ATOM Processor and 3200mAh Battery

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Buy Teclast X70 7-inch Tablet for just $70

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May 8, 2015

If you are in search for one of the cheapest tablets in the market right now, look no further. We have just spotted a new Teclast tablet on a famous retailer with decent specs for its price tag.

The Teclast X70 3G tablet features a 7-inch 1024 x 600 pixel resolution display. It will be powered by a quad-core SoFia ATOM X3-C3130 processor with Mali 400 GPU and 512MB LPDDR2 RAM. While these specs are not very impressive, the real highlight of the device is its price tag. Teclast is offering this 7-inch tablet for just $70 which explains the low-end specs.

The tablet comes with a 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front shooter. The company has made sure that the X70 lasts for at least a day long with its large 3200mAh battery.

This could turn out to be a great secondary tablet, or a tablet for your kids. The specs are decent enough to run all basic apps and it can even act as a device for your entertainment, thanks to the 7-inch display and the 3200mAh battery.

The Teclast X70 is currently listed on Geekbuying for just $70. We feel this is one of the cheapest tablets that you can buy from the market right now.

Elephone P6000 CM12 Forum

Elephone P6000 CM12 WIP

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May 8, 2015

This amazing news for P6000 users has so far gone pretty much under the radar, the guts over on the Elephone forum have been working on a custom CM12 rom based on Android Lollipop 5.1 and the results so far are looking promising.

Pretty much everything is working as it should including the camera which has had issues on stock roms.

So far the only bugs listed are FM, Bluetooth, and 4G not working.

If you can make do with 3g calling whilst they work on getting 4G sorted and don’t need bluetooth, then this could be used as a daily driver (if you are a bit adventurous and can handle the odd FC or two!).

Check out the video below to see it in action and then head on over to the Elephone forum to get the D/L link and start enjoying the CM12 goodness on your P6000.

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Rumors: Meizu May Unveil MX5 and Meizu M1 Note 2 Next Month

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May 8, 2015

Meizu has been relatively quite about its flagship range of smartphones this year. The only major launch that we saw was of the Meizu M1, which was targeted at the budget market. However, we have finally received about another mid-range smartphone from the company, namely the Meizu M1 Note FHD edition.

Chinese Media reports that Meizu is planning to unveil a new variant of the Meizu M1 Note in June this year. While this would be a bit early for the next generation model of the original M1 Note, it is said that this could be the top-end model in the M1 Note lineup. The phone will reportedly come with a fingerprint sensor embedded into the home button, much like the MX4 Pro. So, it looks like this model would be placed a bit higher than the regular one with a slight upgrade in specs.

The same report also states that after the June 2 conference for the M1 Note 2 FHD edition, the company will have another event on June 30 where it will unveil the successor to the Meizu MX4, i.e. the Meizu MX5. The phone is said to come with a unibody design (hence non-removable battery) along with MT6797 processor under the hood and an oval shaped fingerprint sensor. The power and volume buttons are said to be on the right side while the SIM card slots on the left.

So, it looks like June will be an exciting month for Meizu fans. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks.

Huawei Made Nexus To Feature Samsung’s 5.7-inch 2K OLED according to Analyst

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May 7, 2015

Since the start of the year, we have heard from multiple sources that Huawei is going to release a new Nexus flagship this year, alongside Google’s two year old partner, LG. Now, an analysts from China has revealed some specs of the upcoming Nexus device from Huawei.

Pan Jiutang revealed earlier today that Huawei’s Nexus device will feature a Samsung Made 5.7-inch OLED display with 2K screen resolution. Under the hood, the phone will sport the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. This is a bit surprising given that we expected Huawei to incorporate its own SoC inside a new Nexus device. But given that the company’s SoCs have yet to prove itself, Google probably insisted Huawei to use Qualcomm’s best chipset.

Another surprise is the presence of the 2K display, which although will be fine with a powerful chipset like Snapdragon 810, it may take a toll on the battery life. Also, Huawei’s executive had earlier said that 2K displays didn’t make sense on a compact phone since even 1080p is sharp enough for the naked eye. At that time, it looked like the company may not be interested in a 2K display phone, but this analyst states otherwise.

ALSO CHECK OUT: Ulefone Be Pure With Home Button Based Fingerprint Sensor Compared With iPhone 6 Plus

However, Pan Jiutang further added that Google must have had the say in the specs on the Huawei made Nexus device, which is why the phone will most likely feature a 2K screen.

Anyways, we haven’t heard much from either Google or Huawei about a Nexus device officially, but if this is indeed true, we expect a lot more information in the coming months.

Two OPPO R7 Plus Models Spotted On Radio Regulatory Authority of China

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May 7, 2015

A few weeks back, we saw two variants of the upcoming OPPO R7 flagship, namely the OPPO R7C and the OPPO R7T. After that we have seen a couple of instances which hinted that the company may have another smartphone in the works, namely the OPPO R7 Plus. Now, it looks like two variants of the R7 Plus has hit the State Radio Regulatory Authority of China, confirming its existence.

The two models listed on the site are the OPPO R7Kc and the OPPO R7Kt. Like the R7 variants, these two devices seem to differ mainly in terms of the connectivity support. The R7Kc is said to support GSM/ CDMA networks with dual 4G (most likely for China Telecom carrier) while the R7Kt supports GSM/ TD-CDMA networks with dual 4G, headed mostly for China Mobile carrier.

Unlike earlier reports which said that the OPPO R7 will feature high-end tech and specs, it looks like the R7 Plus will probably be the top-end model. Recent leaks have shown that the phone may feature a logo at the bottom of the display, which hints at on screen buttons.

Unfortunately, the specifications of the device is still not very clear, but we hope to hear more in the coming days. Meanwhile, it is said that the OPPO R7 and the OPPO R7 Plus will be launching on May 20. So, stay tuned for more information.

Elephone P4000 Just $129 (updated)

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May 7, 2015

I have just received a gizmochina reader exclusive news that Elephone will officially be adding a new handset the Elephone P4000 to their range tomorrow, with release scheduled for later this month.

At $129 (£85) it features a 5″ HD display, and a Mediatek MT6735 64bit SOC with Mali T760 GPU, 1GB ram, 8gb Rom The P4000 comes in a range of colours blue, green, yellow, red and white.

The phone will also come with Android 5.0 out of the box and support World Mode 4G FDD, TDD and GSM bands

A great feature is the 4800mAh battery that should provide enough power to keep you going for at least 2 days.

I hope to receive a review sample from Elephone shortly and will post a full review once it is in.

MSTAR S100 brings 64-bit quad-core MT6732 and 5.5-inch HD display at just $120

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May 7, 2015

MSTAR is a relatively new brand. Its a subsidiary of LIHUA International Group Limited. We had earlier seen a new smartphone from the company, the MSTAR S700 and looks like they have something for the budget customers too. The company has recently unveiled the MSTAR S100 and the device is already available for purchase via Geekbuying for just $120.99.

At this price tag, the smartphone offers a lot of good features. It comes with the 64-bit 1.5GHz MT6732 quad-core processor which reportedly performs better than the Snapdragon 410. Along with this chip, the phone features 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM (5.6GB Available) which should be enough for your basic needs.

Apart from the MT6732 chip, the 5.5-inch HD display on the MSTAR S100 makes the device stand out from the crowd. It offers a good chip in a large sized display, ideal for phablet lovers.

In fact, if we directly compare the MSTAR S100 with the Xiaomi Redmi Note, we see that both the phones should have similar specs. The Redmi Note features a 5.5-inch HD display and Snapdragon 410 chip, which should be at par with the MSTAR S100. One area, where the S100 lacks is the RAM, which is just 1GB instead of 2GB on the Redmi Note, however, at this price, you can’t really complain. Also, even with 1GB on board, the performance should be satisfactory. On the other hand, the Redmi Note retails for anywhere between $180-$200.

The MSTAR S100 comes with an 8MP Auto Focus rear camera with True LED Flash and a 5MP front facing shooter with Face Beauty Mode. It supports dual SIM dual standby and comes with wide support for 4G LTE bands (4G: FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz). Finally, a 2800mAh battery makes sure that the phone lasts for at least a day long.

Overall, the MSTAR S100 turns out to be a great offering for its $120 price tag. You even get to choose between four different colored back covers to suit your need.

Xiaomi’s Product Roadmap for 2015 leaked, reveals four new devices including Xiaomi Mi5

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May 7, 2015

Xiaomi has been busy this year, with new product lineups and partnerships. Just yesterday, the company officially released the top-end Xiaomi Mi Note Pro flagship. However, the company had already revealed the device back in January, which meant that the Mi Note Pro launch was not exactly a new release.

But it looks like the company has four new handsets for release in the second half of 2015. A leaked product roadmap reveals some of the specs as well as release schedule of the four handsets.

The Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 launches were expected later this year. But what comes as a surprise is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi4S launches. Yes, it looks like the company will first release the Mi4S in June and then, later launch the Mi5 in November.

The leak also shows off some of the specs of the device. So, the Xiaomi Mi4S which will launch in June is expected to come with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 processor with a 5-inch full HD 1080p display, 13MP OIS camera and a 4MP Ultrapixel front facing camera.

A month later, i.e. in July, the company will reportedly launch the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro versions. The Redmi Note 2 Pro will feature a full HD 5.5-inch display with MSM8939 processor (snapdragon 615). On the other hand, the regular Redmi Note 2 version will feature a 5.5-inch HD display just like the current generation Redmi Note and MSM8919 (Snapdragon 410 chipset). Both will feature 13MP and 5MP camera units on the rear and the front respectively.

As for the Xiaomi Mi5, the phone is expected to debut in November this year with the new Snapdragon 820 chipset. It is said the the Mi5 will feature a 5.2-inch display with WQHD display and a 20.2MP rear camera.

While this news will definitely excite a lot of Xiaomi fans around the world, remember that the leak comes via Weibo and we are not sure whether its 100% true. So, like always, we advise you to take this news with a pinch of salt.

It is also worth noting that above the Xiaomi leak, you can also see the product roadmap for Huawei’s smartphones including Ascend D8, Mate 8 and the Honor 7 which was leaked a few days before.

Ulefone Be Pro now priced at just $100 for a limited period

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May 7, 2015

Several online retailers have started offering the Ulefone Be Pro smartphone for a discounted price from today. The phone which usually retailed for more than $170 is now available for purchase for just $149.99. This makes it a great deal considering the specs and the overall looks of the device.

All the three variants, namely the Sandstone Black, Dark Blue and Silk White models are available for purchase at the $149.99 price tag. To recap on the specs, the phone features a quad-core 64-bit MT6732 processor with 2GB RAM and a 5.5-inch HD display. The phone supports FDD-LTE networks and will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop version after an OTA update. The camera is a bit of a disappointment, but other than that, the Be Pro is a solid device.

So, if you are looking for a good looking handset with decent specs, the Ulefone Be Pro turns out to be a good buy.

OnePlus Two With Snapdragon 810 could be priced around 2499 Yuan according to CEO

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May 6, 2015

The Chinese smartphone market have come to a whole new level this year, with companies like Nubia, Vivo and Xiaomi proving that they can make top-end smartphones at an affordable price tag. With all these companies making a buzz in the market, yesterday, OnePlus CEO Liu Zuohu asked his fans the reasonable price for a Snapdragon 810 powered OnePlus device.

Despite the criticisms about the Snapdragon 810 chipset, most renowned manufacturers have decided to go with this top-end Qualcomm chipset and its likely that the coming generation of Oneplus, i.e. the OnePlus Two may also feature this processor. So, when Liu asked to his fans, “If OnePlus Two comes with Snapdragon 810, what do you think will be the price?”, many responded with different figures.

However, it looks like the some managed to give out a reasonable figure. A few hours back, Liu posted on his Weibo that 2499 Yuan seems to be a reasonable price. So, it looks like the upcoming OnePlus Two smartphone could be priced around 2499 Yuan.

OnePlus has always been popular for its value for money handsets and despite many claims that the upcoming flagship may turn out to be a bit costly, it looks like the company will try to keep the price affordable.

According to earlier reports, the OnePlus Two will debut in the third quarter of 2015 with Snapdragon 810, 4GB RAM and a 5.5-inch 2K screen. Its even said that the phone will feature a fingerprint sensor, but the company is yet to confirm its specs.

Anyways, stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

Vivo May Reveal Vivo X5Pro’s Launch Date Later Today

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May 6, 2015

For the past few weeks, Vivo has been continuously teasing its upcoming flagship, the Vivo X5Pro. We already know a lot about this device, thanks to these teasers and looks like the company will announce the launch date of the device later today.

Vivo revealed to its fans via its official Weibo page that the company was going to announce something important later today. While, it did not specify what to expect from the announcement, we guess it could be the launch date reveal of the much anticipated Vivo X5Pro.

From the recent leaks and teasers, the Vivo X5Pro is turning out to be an interesting device. The phone is confirmed to feature a double sided 2.5D arch glass design along with a metal frame. The company itself said that the front facing camera will be powerful enough to capture 32MP resolution images. And we may even see a retina scanner on the device, which will be the first time, a well known phone brand incorporates this tech into a smartphone. The eye recognition system is said to be much more secure and better than fingerprint because it recognizes pattern of the veins in the eyes of the user. So, its almost impossible to crack the code by a third party.

Recent leak even showed us a glowing Vivo logo just below the display which may even act as the home button. However, the company is yet to confirm the presence of such a glowing button. As for the specs, it is said that the phone will feature octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor with 3GB RAM, Android 5.0 OS, a powerful rear camera with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) and a 3500mAh battery. The X5Pro is also rumored to feature the new USB Type-C port along with a powerful audio chipset.

Well, if the company is really going to announce the launch date of the device, it should be sometime before the end of this month. Stay tuned for more information.

VIDEO: Ulefone Be Touch’s Fingerprint Sensor Compared With The iPhone 6 Plus

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May 6, 2015

Although a relatively new brand, Ulefone has established itself as a maker of affordable yet good looking flagships. The company managed to create thousands of fans within a short span of time with its Ulefone Be Pro smartphone. Now, its all set to attract the attention of the tech savvy crowd with the brand new Ulefone Be Touch.

Like its name suggests, the highlight of the smartphone will be its advanced fingerprint recognition embedded into the home button. As a result, its convenient to unlock your smartphone that too with added security.

Just yesterday, we revealed a few details about the company’s uTouch fingerprint recognition system and today, we get to see the fingerprint unlock function in real life. What’s more, the video compares Ulefone Be Touch’s fingerprint unlock directly with the iPhone 6 Plus which is considered one of the best fingerprint systems on a phone right now.

From the first video, we can see that the unlock times with the fingerprint sensor activated is almost the same as the iPhone 6 Plus. In less than a second, the phone gets unlocked which is really a great achievement.

We also get to see a direct comparison with another great flagship in the market, the Huawei Mate 7. Even the fingerprint sensor on the Mate 7 is at par with that on the Be Touch.

The specs are also pretty high-end. The phone features MT6752 octa-core chip with 3GB RAM on board which should be enough to handle any application. There will be a 5.5-inch HD display up front. The rear camera will be of 13MP while the front shooter will be of 5MP. Finally there will be a 2550mAh battery on board. Ulefone has also promised the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the device in the coming months.

Qihoo 360 and Coolpad release a new smartphone brand, QiKU

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May 6, 2015

Earlier today, Qihoo 360 and Coolpad jointly announced a new venture, a brand new smartphone company called as QiKU. We have been hearing a lot about this new brand name, and earlier leak even said that the brand will be named as WuKong. But it looks like the company has decided to go with a name that shows the presence of both the companies, Qihoo 360 as well as Coolpad.

Qihoo 360 Chairman and CEO, Mr. Zhou said that QiKU will unveil three new smartphones in the market. However, he failed to give us any specific details regarding the possible configuration of these devices. He did say that users will be able to uninstall all the apps that comes with the device. So, it looks like the anti-virus apps and other security apps from Qihoo 360 can be removed from the device.

As for the pricing, QiKU phones were rumored to retail for more than 5000 Yuan. However, Mr. Zhou dismisses those claims and says that the phone will be launched almost at hardware/ production cost. The company will focus on internet channels to market and sell the device to reduce overheads.

Qihoo 360 and Coolpad announced its joint venture to enter the smart phone industry back in December last year. In this regard, Qihoo 360 has a 45% stake in the company, and the other 55% of the shares are held by Coolpad.

Gionee Elife E8 hits TENAA, confirms 23MP Camera and fingerprint sensor

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May 6, 2015

Gionee Elife S7 was released way back in 2013, which means the company has not released a successor in more than a year. We have been hearing a lot about the upcoming flagship, the Gionee Elife E8 lately, which will succeed the S7 and the device has just hit TENAA revealing most of the specs of the device.

The Gionee Elife E8 is clearly targeted to compete with the Huawei Ascend Mate 7, sporting a massive 6-inch display with 2K resolution. The listing further adds that the display will use an AMOLED panel. The processor under the hood will be an octa-core chip clocked at 2GHz (most likely Snapdragon 810). There will be 3GB RAM and 32GB storage which can be further expanded via MicroSD.

One of the highlights of the device will be its rear camera. TENAA confirms the presence of a massive 23MP sensor at the back, which should definitely take clear pictures. Up front, you have an 8MP shooter ideal for selfies. Given the large display, Gionee has managed to fit in a big battery inside. You can expect more than a day’s usage with its 3520mAh battery. However, on the downside, the device is 9.6mm thick and weighs a hefty 205 grams.

The phone will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with Gionee’s own Amigo OS 3.0. It will also feature a rear facing fingerprint sensor much like the Mate 7. Pricing details have not been revealed till now, but it is said that the phone will release sometime around June this year. So, stay tuned for more information.

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro officially released for 2999 Yuan

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May 6, 2015

Right on schedule, Xiaomi has officially released the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro flagship in Beijing, China. The device was already announced back in January, but now its finally released publicly.

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is one of the best looking handsets in the market right now. The phone comes with a beautiful gold frame with double glass body. Other design aspects remain the same as the regular version. As a result, the phone retains the same 155.1x 77.6x 6.96mm body dimensions.

As for the tech specs, the top end Mi Note version sports a 5.7-inch Sharp /JDI 2K display and will be powered by the third generation Snapdragon 810 chipset. It is said that the Snapdragon v1.2 manages to break the 60,000 mark on AnTuTu which even the HTC flagship struggled to achieve. The processor is supported by 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage.

At the back, the phone features a 13MP Sony sensor with f/2.0 aperture while up front, it has a 4MP Ultrapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Other specs include support for Hi-Fi sound quality, Bluetooth 4.1,802.11 a / b / g / n / ac Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band, sand LTE-Cat 9 technology connectivity.

It is worth mentioning that , this version comes with 3090 mAh battery that supports fast charge 2.0 charging technology. So, one hour of charging gives you about about 70% of battery.

Also to solve the heating problems associated with Snapdragon 810, the phone’s internal cooling structure has been adjusted. So, it features better frames, improved CPU thermal tech and additional graphite heat sinks. It is said that the company has also applied for five thermal patents for this device.

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro is officially priced at 2999 Yuan. The sale day will be announced soon.

Check Out The Xiaomi Mi Note Pro In Leaked Pictures

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May 5, 2015

Back in April, Lei Jun confirmed that Xiaomi will finally release the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro top-end edition on May 6. This is the company’s most powerful device till date and also the costliest. While customers will finally be able to get their hands of the device in the next few hours, several pictures as well as camera sample of the Mi Note Pro have been leaked online.

We had earlier seen some posters of the upcoming handset and they all looked quite beautiful. Today’s leak further confirms the beautiful gold colored frame as well as a super thin design profile. It definitely looks like a top-end device. The front will be covered by 2.5D glass while the back will have a unique 3D glass. According to the company, this helps to improve aesthetics as well as the overall feel of the device.

As for the tech specs, the phone will feature a 5.7-inch 2K display along with the third generation of Snapdragon 810 (v1.2) chipset. The company claims that this generation improves the performance and the power consumption of the chipset. Other specs include 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 13MP camera, 4G LTE Cat. 9 connectivity and Hi-fi audio chip.

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Overall we expect tremendous response for the new Xiaomi handset. But we hope that the Xiaomi is better prepared than LeTV when the phone goes on sale tomorrow, i.e. on May 6.

Ulefone Be Touch now available for just $199.99 at ViFocal

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Buy Ulefone Be Touch for just $199.99

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May 5, 2015

We have heard a lot about the new Ulefone Be Touch smartphone which takes its design inspiration from the iPhone 6. The smartphone is one of the best looking handsets made by Ulefone in the market right now and comes with great specs to lure in the tech lovers.

At launch, the device was a bit high on the pricing side as compared to other competitors. However, we have an exclusive coupon from ViFocal.com which will allow our readers to purchase the device for $20 OFF the retail price.

Yes, the new Ulefone Be Touch which usually retails for over $220 can be bought for just $200. With the discount coupon: 20OFFBETOUCH , you will get $20 OFF the retail $220.99 price tag. As a result, when you apply this coupon, your final price in the cart will be just $199.99.

Many readers have complained that the Ulefone Be Touch turned out to be costlier than expected, but using this coupon, you can finally get this amazing device for a decent price.

To recap on the specs, the Ulefone Be Touch comes with the 64-bit octa-core MT6752 processor with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. There will be a 5.5-inch HD display up front. The phone will run on Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS out of the box but Android 5.0 Lollipop update is confirmed. There will be a front facing fingerprint sensor which is a rarity among low cost Chinese smartphones.

Overall, the device turns out to be a great offering at $199.99. Head over to the ViFocal website for more information.

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LeTV servers go down due to the immense demand for LeTV phones

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