Even though Xiaomi mainly produces cellphones, recently, they have been venturing into more and more fields.
Now, it was reported that Xiaomi is quietly preparing a new device that we will be introduced to late this year. Xiaomi is teaming up with Shanghai-based, Xiaoyi Tech. and has already invested in the company. According to reports, this device is a wearable camera similar to the GoPro and it will be given a price similar to Xiaomi’s other products. Surprised?
Here we are going to discuss about two brand new phones which you are going to see soon in the market, i.e. Doogee DG 850 and Hitman and Elephone P4000. The first thing that we would like to mention is that both of these device are coming from the same factory, but at the same time both of them vary in terms of specifications as well as marked price. Starting from design and running till the processors, both of these Smartphones have very little difference among them. However, here we are to tell you about the difference as well as the similarities in both the devices in various specification as well as the features that they offer to the consumers.
Doogee DG 850 Hitman vs. Elephone P4000
Design
Both of these devices have a premium design but look almost similar to Xiaomi Mi4 but without the “Mi” logo. The design has definitely been copied from Mi4 including the positioning of camera, front camera, bar design and the metal finish. Just the difference in Doogee DG 850 Hitman is that it has CNC cuts in the Aluminum – Zinc alloy chassis.
Processor and RAM
Talking about the processor of the Smartphones, Doogee DG 850 Hitman comes with a quad core Cortex A7 MediaTek MT6582 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz. It is also the world’s first processor with GPS, FM, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi coming as integrated functions. Elephone P4000 here takes the lead and beats Doogee DG 850 with a Octa core MTK6592 processor clocked at the frequency of 1.7 GHz. Doogee DG 850 also possesses less RAM, i.e. only 1 GB when compared to Elephone P4000 which comes embedded with 2 GB RAM thus offering a smoother experience to the users. The only thing where Doogee DG 850 wins is the ROM size. DG 850 has 16 GB ROM installed in it but the Elephone 4000 is limited to 8GB ROM. However, the ROM of both the devices could be extended with the help of Micro SD cards.
Screen
Both of the Smartphones have same screen size on 5 inch as well as possess same resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. So there is no difference in screens of both of the devices.
Camera
One could see a huge difference in camera of both the devices. On one hand Doogee DG 850 features an 8 MP primary camera as well as 2 MP front camera, while on the other hand Elephone 4000 comes with 13 MP primary and 5 MP front camera. Elephone P4000 thus no doubt has an upper hand here.
Battery
Battery is a very important factor in all the Smartphones. Since most of the Android phones do not last very long on battery, it becomes very crucial to choose a device with long battery life. Both of Doogee DG850 and Elephone P4000’s battery life is not being comfirmed yet, what you see on their website is not the final spesifications yet, cause the real phone is still manufacturing in the factory. But they are not slim phones, so with a quad-core mediatek
Gesture control is an amazing feature which has been included in both the device. It is more or less identical and all you need to do is to make pattern on the off screen in order to perform various actions directly.
Operating System
No difference could be found in the Operating System of these devices too. Both of the devices run on Android 4.4 KitKat version.
Verdict
Overall there is not much difference in both the device excluding the processing unit and the camera. This is also the main reason behind the price difference of both the device. Elephone P4000 undoubtedly comes out as the winner among the both with much better CPU and camera and is priced at $159.99. while on the other hand,elephone is known for price their cellphone “cheaper then cheaper” will Doogee DG 850 be priced cheaper than Elephone P4000?
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Not long after the release of the Coolpad Dashen F2 China Unicom version, Coolpad announced the release of the newest member of the Dashen family, the Dashen F1 Plus. Based on its name, we know that it is an upgraded version of the Dashen F1.
The Dashen F1 plus has only been introduced in a poster with the slogan, “Faster than Faster,” showing that this version will be faster than the original. Perhaps, they will upgrade the processor or RAM. The original version has the MT6592 octa-core processor and 2G RAM. Could it be that the new version will have a 64-bit LTE chip?
There are some little differences in the F1 Plus’ appearance and the original’s. A closer look and you will see that the Plus version has a thinner frame around the screen. It also uses the round Home button. Overall, it has a neat and clean appearance and with a white back and black front.
This August, we were introduced to a new cellphone brand called Wa Mobile. Everyone has had their eyes on it for a while since it strives to create the most cost-effective products. Recently, they announced that they will launch the Wa Cellphone on December 12 in Zhengzhou, China.
This phone has a very narrow frame along with a 5.5-inch 1080p display screen. As a device that will be sold in online channels, it will have a customized user interface. In addition, the Wa Cellphone uses MTK’s new 64-bit octa-core SoC, the MTK MT6752 making it one of the first cellphones to use this processor.
On November 11, Xiaomi will release a special edition of the Xiaomi Mi4. At the time, some thought that it was the low-end version which received a network license from MIIT. Its specifications were mostly the same but the RAM was decreased from 3GB to 2GB. Now, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, has officially confirmed it in his Weibo account.
This afternoon, Lei Jun announced that the Xiaomi Mi4 Special Edition will go on sale that on the 11th for 1799 RMB, and will have 2GB RAM and support for 4G internet. It will only go on sale for that day at the Chinese online store T-mall. Its other specifications were not announced but it’s assumed that they are the same as in the original. Furthermore, Lei Jun said that Xiaomi has produced 1,200,000-1,500,000 Mi4 phones this month and will try to make over 2 million by December.
Jiayu had previously announced the devices that they plan to release late this year and early next year. Soon, they will release the Jiayu F2 and S3, both of which support dual-SIM and dual-4G. The Jiayu S3 uses the LTE 64-bit MTK MT6752 octa-core processor. Recently, more information regarding this phone has come out.
The version that has been introduced so far is the black version. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p OGS display screen. It also has a width of 75.5mm, a height of 152mm, and a thickness of 9.4mm. Even though it is not very slim, it is powered by a battery with over 3000mAh.
The Jiayu S3 has a curved back that makes it easy and comfortable to carry. The rear-facing camera barely sticks out and also comes with dual-LED flash. According to reports, Jiayu will release a 2G RAM version and 3G ram version and the prices will be affordable.
Analyst Bo Jiutang, announced in his Weibo account that Xiaomi was already preparing the Xiaomi Red Mi2 and that it will use a processor that is part of the Snapdragon 600 series. Since Qualcomm has already stopped production for the Snapdragon 600 recently, it is likely that the Red Mi2 will use the new 64-bit Snapdragon 615 octa-core chipset.
It was also leaked that the Red Mi2 will cost around 1000 RMB (162.63 USD), have a 5.5-inch 1080p display screen, a 13mp camera, and 2GB RAM.
It has not yet been announced when they will release the Meizu MX4 Pro, so we do not know if they will release a China Telecom version or China Mobile version. We do know, however, that the Meizu MX4 Pro supports SIM cards from China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom, so there is no reason why the MX4 Pro won’t. In addition, since the MX4 also has support for 4G networks, the MX4 Pro should too.
Since the MX4 Pro is supposed to be more advanced than the original, there is no reason why the former will not support these.
It is rumored that the Meizu MX4 Pro has a 5.4-inch 2560 x 1536 display screen, the Exynos 5430 octa-core processor, and support for Hi-Fi sound effects. It will also have fingerprint reader that users can just press instead of swiping. It may cost around 2499 RMB (406.40 USD).
On October 29, Chinese cellphone manufacturer OPPO held a launch event in Beijing for its fall releases: The OPPO N3 and R5 which is probably the slimmest cellphone in the world, along with other products.
VOOC Rapid Charger
The rapid charger was first used in the OPPO Find 7. As the size of the screens of cellphones increase, so does the amount of power consumed. Cellphone battery developers could no longer keep up with the increasing power consumption rate. Rapid chargers have greatly helped solve the problem. In the launch, OPPO showed the upgrades they made to the batteries of their products as well as the chargers. They also showed that their new products will use VOOC.
Pure Image 2.0
OPPO’s cellphones will also use the Pure Image 2.0 image processor which was first used in the OPPO Find 7.
OPPO N3’s motorized rotating camera
The main selling points for the OPPO N1 were its big screen and rotating camera. This time, OPPO added a small motor to the N3’s rotating camera allowing it to follow objects as they move.
Fingerprint encryption
The OPPO N3 comes with a fingerprint reader at the back which can be used to do things such as open the camera and the photo album.
OPPO R5 breaks the record for thinnest cellphone in the world
The Gionee S5.1 is no longer the slimmest cellphone around. Meet the OPPO R5 which has a thickness of only 4.85mm. It also uses a 1080p display screen (OLED) and IMX 214 camera.
It is best to use a Micro USB if you want to use earphones as this phone may be too thin for a 3.5mm earphone jack.
Prices
The OPPO N3 costs 3999 RMB (654.21 USD) while the R5 costs 2999 (490.62 USD). They may look expensive but take note that OPPO will send them using traditional channels, not online stores, so do not be surprised that they are so expensive.
Here, we go hands on with OPPO’s latest device, the OPPO N3. This 3999 RMB (654.21 USD) phone has an interesting design featuring a motorized camera and fingerprint scanner.
Appearance
In terms of appearance, the OPPO N3 actually looks pretty similar to its predecessor, the N1. Not only did the N1 have such a big screen, the rotating camera also took a lot of space, making it easier for users to hold the phone with one hand. To fix this, the screen size for the N3 was lowered from 5.9 inches to 5.5 inches.
The OPPO N3 also has a notification light bar at the bottom similar to the Sony LT26, although it has been hollowed out, replacing the LED notification light bar commonly used by Android phones.
Is a motorized rotating camera practical?
One of the benefits to having a motorized camera is that it allows the user to hold the phone more easily. Small-handed users of the OPPO N1 and N1 Mini would have to use their other hand to adjust the camera angle. 
Another advantage to having a motorized camera is that after you place a camera in a stable position, it can automatically scan the entire landscape. This allows you to take great photos of places such as tall skyscrapers.
As you can see, having a motorized camera can be very helpful. You can also expand the field of view of the camera as well as track down objects. This camera, in particular, is a 16mp camera and has a 1/2.3 sensor. However, users can take 64mp panoramic shots with a camera like this.
How does the fingerprint sensor work?
The OPPO N3’s fingerprint scanner is not the kind that you have to swipe your finger on to use. You can just press your finger on it like a button.
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Users can lock certain apps using the fingerprint scanner so that when you lend your phone to someone, access to certain apps is limited.
Overall, it’s a pretty interesting phone and is worth a look, especially if you are into photography.
After the price cut down of the Huawei Honor 6 and Meizu’s announcement that over 100,000 Meizu MX4 phones will go on sale on 11th November, it looks like it is going to be an interesting huge sale day.
It was reported earlier that Xiaomi was preparing to release a low-end version of the Xiaomi Mi4 with no differences in the specifications except that the low-end version will have 2GB RAM instead of 3Gb RAM like the original. Of course, they will also cut down the price. In this case, it is expected to go done to 1799 RMB (294.31 USD) or even lower. Today, Xiaomi’s official website confirmed this saying that they will release a “special version” of the Mi4 on 11th November, but did not say anything about its specs and price.
The low-end edition Xiaomi Mi4 is actuarly the Xiaomi Mi4 Youth Edition which will only go on sale on 11th November.
If you already thought that the Xiaomi Red Mi Note and Huawei Honor 4 are powerful for phones that cost 999 RMB, then you have not seen anything yet, as the IUNI U2 not only costs 999 RMB but also uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800.
Two versions of the IUNI U2 are on sale at Chinese online store, JD. One is the low-cost version (999 RMB) with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, while the other is the high-cost version (1199 RMB/196.15 USD) which has 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Unfortunately, it is only available in select locations.
The IUNI U2 sports a 4.7-inch 1080p touchscreen, the 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, a 4mp/16mp dual-camera, and 2200mAh battery. Its OS is the IUNI OS which is based on the Android 4.3. It only has support for GSM and WCDMA networks, not 4G.
A few days ago, Xiaomi announced on their official Weibo account that they would release a mysterious device for a special price (99 RMB) at the Chinese online store T-Mall on Singles Day. Netizens debated over what this device could be, with many guessing that it is an enhanced version of a mobile phone battery. Some claimed that it might be a 3G MiFi. Now, the veil has been lifted. It is actually a new mobile phone battery with 16000mAh, which is about 50% higher than the previous 10400mAh battery. It also comes with two USB ports and its cover is still made of aluminum.
The official price of this battery is actually 129 RMB (21.10 USD), but will cost 99 RMB at T-Mall during China’s Singles Day. Despite having a much higher battery capacity than the 10400mAh battery, it is not as wide and can be easily carried.
The Xiaomi Red Mi series are, perhaps, one of Xiaomi’s most popular products, and some of the best-selling Chinese cellphones around.
Tonight, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, announced on his Weibo account that since last July, Xiaomi has shipped 25 million Red Mi phones to stores. This is an unbelievable number for a Chinese cellphone. No other phone in the country must have reached this number before.
Besides releasing gray, white, and gold versions of the Meizu MX4, Meizu also released the MX4 Silver Wings Edition. This version retains the phone’s metal frame. Here are photos of the Silver Wings Edition alongside the other versions.
Also, here’s the unboxing:
According to Meizu’s vice-CEO, Li Nan, we should see the Meizu MX4 Pro this November. As the last day of October ends, we are one step closer to seeing it.
This afternoon, two new Meizu phones were identified at the certification center. Their model numbers are M462 and M462U, both of which received their certification on October 28. These model numbers could be for the upcoming Meizu MX4 Pro. Will Meizu release two versions of the MX4 Pro with different hardware? Three other phones were identified as well: the Meizu M460 (Meizu MX4 China Mobile phone), M460A (MX4 YunOS version), and M461 (MX4 China Unicom).
Previous reports have said that the Meizu MX4 Pro will have a 5.5-inch 2K screen, the 2GHz Samsung Exynos 5 octa-core chipset, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a 5mp/20.7mp dual-camera, and support for NFC.
This year, GSMART has released a lot of products that use processors from MediaTek. One of them is the just-released GSMART Mika M3.
This phone has a very simple and clean design. The front side is black while the rear is blue. Its dimensions are 144 x 70.5 x 8.3mm.
The GSMART Mika M3 phone has a 5-inch 720p OGS display screen. As stated earlier, this phone uses a processor from MTK. Specifically, it uses the 1.3GHz MTK MT6582 quad-core CPU. It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM, which can be expanded up to 32GB. It also has powerful camera specs, sporting an 8mp front-facing camera and 13mp rear facing camera. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.
Unfortunately, the GSMART does not have support for LTE networks. It only supports HSDPA+/42M (WCDMA), GSM, and EDGE networks. It also supports dual-SIM cards.
The Koobee MAX3 sports a 13mp dual-camera and it also has the female-favorite beauty enhancing feature. Not only does this phone have a powerful camera, its specifications and craftsmanship are excellent. Here’s our review of this phone.
Design
It sports a 5.5-inch Full HD screen. It has a high screen-to-body ratio and has a very thin frame.
Above the screen, from left to right, are the 13mp front-facing camera, receiver, proximity and light sensors, and LED flash. Below the screen are the menu, home, and return buttons.
The upper part of the back of the phone also has a 13mp camera. Below it are dual-LED lights. Beside it is the noise-cancelling microphone.
The physical buttons are located on the right side where the Micro SIM slot is located. At the top is also a 3.5mm earphone jack, and on the bottom are the USB port and microphone.
Operating System
Koobee’s own operating system is called the Dido OS and is based on the Android 4.4.2. What’s so unique about it? Let’s check it out.
When you press on the unlock button, we get the lock screen which looks really simple. Just swipe your finger upwards to unlock your phone. At the same time, swipe your finger left to right to check the weather and take photos.
After unlocking the phone, we get into the main screen. The Dido OS does not have an app drawer so all the installed apps are laid out in the main screen. The four most commonly used apps are located at the bottom of the screen and can be changed at any time.
When you hold your finger on the space in the main screen, you get access to the main screen’s settings where you can not only change the wallpaper, add or delete plug-ins, etc., you can also add the “Special Space” and “Free Weather Watch” on the main screen by pressing the “K” tab in the middle.
The Dido OS’ file manager is similar to the MIUI V6’s. Both use frosted glass effects making the interface more translucent.
Camera and performance
The most appealing part of the Koobee MAX3 is its camera specs. Let’s see if its use of a 13mp dual-camera is as good as they say it is.
The interface looks very simple. The right side has the camera switch, mode switch, and flash buttons. On the right are the video camera, shoot, and gallery buttons.
Below are photos taken using the Koobee MAX3’s cameras.
As you can see from the photos, the quality of the lens is pretty good. It’s definitely worth the price. Next, let’s look at the hardware and performance.
The Koobee MAX3 uses the MTK MT6592 chipset (1.7GHz). This processor was made using the 28nm manufacturing process and has 8 cortex-A7 cores. Its GPU is the Mali-450MP. It also has 2GB RAM. It received a score of 31148 in the Antutu test. We tested it three times and got an average score of 31305. It looks the hardware is good enough for most software and games.
Regarding playing videos, the Koobee MAX3 has no problem playing all kinds of 1080p videos. Overall, the performance is really good.
In addition, this phone is dual-SIM supported. It also does not support expandable memory cards and it is powered by a 2700mAh battery that cannot be changed.
Conclusion:
Based on our evaluation of its design, operating system, camera, and performance, everyone can see that this is a good cellphone. There’s the excellent design, amazing camera specifications, and powerful processor. Overall, it’s definitely worth the price. As of now, it costs 2599 RMB (422.67 USD).
Although there have been a lot of products sold at similar prices, the 1999.99 RMB (327.05 USD) OnePlus One is still one of the best products that are worth the price.
Regarding the rear cover, the OnePlus One only comes in sandstone black, and baby skin white as of now. There is also a bamboo version. Netizen @palm, however, has leaked photos that show a yellow OnePlus One rear cover, but nobody knows what it is made of.
Of course, as of now, there is no way to confirm whether this is an official rear cover by OnePlus or a 3rd party product. Hopefully, it will have a comfortable texture.
A lot of information about the Meizu MX4 Pro has already been revealed such as the fact that they will integrate the fingerprint sensor into the Home button. Now, a netizen leaked photos of what is purportedly the MX4 Pro’s rear cover which seems bigger than the MX4’s. There is also a difference in color. Both phones still sport a 5.5-inch screen, but the size of the phone has increased.
According to GFXBench, the Meizu MX4 Pro sports a 5.5-inch 2K screen (5660 x 1536) and has the Samsung Exynos 5 octa-core chipset (2GHz), Mali-T628MP6 GPU, 3GB RAM, 20.7mp camera, and the Android 4.4.4 OS.
