This Thursday, Coolpad introduced its newest sub-brand, ivvi, and released its first phone, the Coolpad ivvi K1. Today, we go hands-on with their newest release. Even though it still carries Coolpad’s logo, it does not look like any Coolpad phone released before, showing that the ivvi is practically its own brand with its own design style.
The Coolpad ivvi K1 sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 OGS display screen. The quality of the screen is pretty clear. You cannot see any clear pixels with the naked eye. At the same time, you can watch videos or play games with little problems.
This phone sports a 5mp front-facing camera and comes with all kinds of beautifying features which can help you take great selfie shots.
Compared to the rest of the phone’s design, these three buttons have a rough texture. They do not come with a background light so it is hard to use them at the dark.
The ivvi K1 is a dual-SIM phone and also supports expansion memory cards. Many cellphones today have one tray where you can put two SIM cards, or one SIM card and one TF card. The ivvi K1 does not have that. Instead, it has three card slots on the right side, and you have to put the cards in the right slot. The first two are for the SIM cards with the middle slot for 3G/4G cards, while the third one is for the TF card.
At the bottom are the speaker and Micro USB. This phone uses a double-glass case. It was hard to put a lot of holes on the phone’s bottom so it was best to put the speakers at the bottom. The ivvi K1 has a thickness of only 5.9mm and weighs 110g.
By the lamp, the back of the ivvi K1 emits a beautiful blue light. The glass used for the screen panel and back are scratch-resistant. They are also covered by a anti-fingerprint protector which cannot completely prevent fingerprints.
This phone sports a 8mp rear-facing Sony camera with a F2.0 aperture. Even though it does not have a high pixilation, it can still take good photos.
Although ivvi may be a new sub-brand, it still uses Coolpad’s CoolUI.
The CoolUI’s interface looks really good. The icons and other parts of the OS look more exquisite.
The dial interface.
The ivvi K1’s folder interface.
The camera interface looks very simple but it comes with many features that should satisfy photographers.
Watch out as there is already news of an upgraded version of the Lenovo Vibe X2. Not only is its model number (according to its entry at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website) “Lenovo X2Pt5,” it also has the same design style as the original Lenovo Vibe X2.
Recently, the Lenovo X2Pt5 received its networking license. From the photos, you can see that the Lenovo X2Pt5 is thinner, with a thickness of only 6.8mm. Its width is only 71mm while its length is about 146.3mm.
The connectivity specifications have also been upgraded. The upgraded version of the Lenovo Vibe X2 supports TD-LTE, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, GSM, and FDD-LTE. The Lenovo X2Pt5 also uses a 1.5GHz octa-core CPU and has 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and a 13mp camera. It runs the Android 4.44 OS.
Nowadays, people are all talking about 64-bit smartphones, iphone6 and plus, Galaxy Note 4 and Note edge, HTC Desire 820 etc. Over the next couple months, there’s going to be a lot of smartphone companies announcing their 64-bit devices. Eventhough we’re not the early birds, but we’re earlier than majority of the Chinese brands.
On November 19, 2:30 PM, Meizu unveiled the upgraded version of the Meizu MX4—the Meizu MX4 Pro. With its outstanding specifications and impressive craftsmanship, the media and the public all had their eyes on this little device. Here are its specifications.
The Meizu MX4 Pro 4G phone sports a 5.5-inch 2K (2560 x 1536) touch screen. The resolution is quite nice and the quality of the screen is very clear. Also because of the inclusion of a fingerprint scanner on the front, the classic small round Home button has been replaced with a long rectangular one. The scanner is covered by a sapphire cover. This phone also sports a 5mp front-facing camera and 20.7mp rear-facing camera. The latter has its lens covered by sapphire glass. It also comes with dual-LED flash. It also uses the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 octa-core chipset and has 3GB RAM. Its operating system is the Flyme 4.1 OS.
Now, let’s get this review started.
Design
The appearance of the Meizu MX4 Pro is not that different from the original MX4, other than the fact that the small round circular button has been replaced with a fingerprint scanner. The Pro’s appearance is based on the Meizu MX4 Silver Wings version, and comes in black, white, and gold. A panda version (black front, white back) will come soon as well.
The Meizu MX4 Pro’s front is made up of a 5.5-inch 2K touchscreen whose sides are 2.8mm thick, making it the slimmest phone with a 2K screen around.
Speaker/front-facing camera
Fingerprint scanner
Volume switch
Earphone jack/power switch
Speaker/micro-USB port
The volume switch is located on the left side while the power button and earphone jack are located on the top. The Micro USB port and speakers are located at the bottom. This phone’s audio components include the ES9018 chip and OPA1612 amplifier.
The back
Other than that, the MX4 Pro has the same design as the MX3. The rear case of the MX4 Pro can fit the palm of your hand. It also has a very comfortable feeling. In addition, it has a 20.7mp camera with a Sony IMX220 Exmor RS sensor, and its lens is covered with sapphire glass. It also comes with dual-LED flash that allows you to take great photos.
Operating System
The Meizu MX4 Pro runs the new Flyme 4.1 operating system (based on the Android 4.4.4) and comes with many new features. For example, you can access apps by designating certain hand movements to it.
Lock screen
The Flyme 4.1’s interface is basically the same as the previous version with no big changes. Once you set the password, you can swipe your finger in any direction in the lock screen to type in your password. Of course, if you just want to take pictures, just press the camera icon on the lower right corner to open the camera interface.
Main interface
When you enter the home interface, you can see that the Flyme 4.1’s design style is still basically the same. A simpler and organized user interface is just right. Of course, if you like installing many apps, you can put together several apps into one group.
App center
Game center
Scroll-down menu/background manager
One of the features of this Meizu MX4 Pro is that you can wake up your phone by just calling it out. That way, you will not have to go through the inconvenience of using your hands to wake up your phone. Not only can you use the default voice command, but you can also set your own.
App encryption
Changing the Home button was one of the biggest changes done for the Meizu MX4 Pro. The classic small round circle was replaced with a rectangular fingerprint scanner, making the Meizu MX4 Pro the first Android phone in the world to have a front-press fingerprint scanner. The panel is covered by a sapphire sheet and the fingerprint sensor has 360 degree readability and can unlock your phone in 0.5 seconds.
The fingerprint scanner
You can use the Meizu MX4 Pro’s fingerprint scanner to do all kinds of encryption. You can lock your apps, files, and the phone itself. Although you need a Flyme account to pay by fingerprint, you can buy things online using it due to the partnership between Meizu and Alibaba.
The Meizu MX4 Pro can register up to 5 fingerprints. This may be a lot for many users. After all, the fingerprint scanner has a high readability rate. Just simply tap your finger on it to unlock your phone.
When you first record your fingerprints, it takes about 15 attempts to get it right. Although this may sound like a pain in the butt, once you get it right, you won’t have to worry about it not recognizing your fingerprints anymore.
Camera
The Meizu MX4 Pro has a 20.7mp rear-facing camera with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. A single pixel can cover up to 1.4um. In addition, not only does it have a feature that allows you to take 30 photos per second, but it can also focus in just .3 seconds. It also supports 4K video recording. The quality is quite excellent. Below is the Meizu MX4 Pro’s camera interface.
Automatic/Macro
Slow motion/Scan mode
Night/Light field
Panorama/beautification
Manual/settings menu
The following samples were taken at night and indoors as it was close to dawn when the phone came. Check out the quality.
100% Zoom
100% Zoom
100% zoom
As you can see from the night shots, the Meizu MX4 Pro’s camera does a good job when it comes to clarity and brightness. Although the photo may be a bit grainier when zoomed 100%, it’s still pretty clear and the outline can still be made out. Overall, those who like to take photos at night should not have much of a problem.
Performance and benchmark scores
The Meizu MX4 Pro uses the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 octa-core chipset which can decrease power consumption by 20%. It is worth noting that there are only three of these in the world. Below are the benchmark scores:
AnTuTu: 45818
Quadrant: 9009
Vellamo (HTML5): 2262
Vellamo (Metal): 1377
Linpack (measured by FLOPS or floating-point operations per second): 130.785
As an upgraded version of the Meizu MX4, the Meizu MX4 Pro has undergone so many changes, especially with the inclusion of the fingerprint scanner. Overall, it is certainly worth its 2499 RMB (408.02 USD) price.
Coolpad’s Dashen sub-brand has recently unveiled its newest logo, and its new product and service strategies for its new brands. It was also announced that it will launch the first phone of its flagship “X” series in January next year.
The word “Dazen” in the logo is a combination of Dare and Zenith. The concept of the brand can basically be summed up as “I believe in myself.” It is pretty clear that they are targeting younger users. Besides the X series, Dashen also plans to release the Dashen F and N series.
Today, Vivo revealed in their Weibo account that their new phone, the Vivo X5Max will have a 3.5mm earphone jack. It was previously leaked that this phone would have a thickness of 4.65mm. As you can see in the photo, the earphone jack nearly reaches the ends of the phone.
Furthermore, a Vivo insider also revealed that the Vivo X5Max would also use a Super AMOLED display screen made by Samsung. This screen only has a thickness of 1.36mm.
A Super AMOLED screen is actually pretty expensive as only Samsung has it so we can expect to increase the cost of the Vivo X5Max. We’ll just have to wait and see.
It was recently reported by Digitimes that Finland-based Nokia, Microsoft, and Ericson which have patents to telecommunications technology may declare a patent war against Chinese cellphone manufacturers.
Reports say that Chinese companies like Xiaomi, Coolpad, OPPO, Meizu and Vivo, which do not have sufficient patents, may be vulnerable to patent violation copmplaints as they branch out to the international market.
When these companies only targeted the Chinese market, Nokia, Microsoft, and the other companies were “not really willing” to take any legal action, but now that Chinese cellphones are selling more overseas, these companies may prepare to file suit in courts in the US and Europe.
Huawei, ZTE, and Lenovo may be able to endure such legal action as the first two have a lot of patents to 3G and 4G technology, while Lenovo has managed to buy a lot of patents.
Recently, Baidu’s first smart bike was introduced online—the Baidu DuBike. According to the official website, it has many functions. For example, it can automatically generate electricity with its built-in generator hub, so you would not have to charge it. You can also join a social network for bikers with this bike. You can also connect it to your cellphone using the corresponding App. It also has a real-time locating system and a mapping system that uses Baidu maps. Its GPS system prevents you from getting lost.
The Baidu DuBike may hit stores at the end of the year. No price has been announced.
With the launch of the Meizu MX4 Pro, a lot of news has been coming out regarding Meizu’s latest release. Recently, it received its network license. Now, more importantly, it was announced that the MX4 Pro will hit stores on December 6.
This phone will come in two versions: The Meizu M462, which supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM, and can use WCDMA and LTE-FDD when abroad or in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and the M462U which supports TD-LTE, LTE-FDD, WCDMA, and GSM. Other than connectivity, both phones have the same specifications. There will be a 16GB version (2499 RMB/408.10 USD), a 32GB version (2699 RMB/440.76 USD), and 64GB version (3099 RMB/506.08 USD).
Yesterday afternoon, Meizu launched its newest flagship phone—the Meizu MX4 Pro. This phone is 2499 RMB (408.09 USD) which is 700 RMB (114.31 USD) more expensive than the original Meizu MX4.
This phone uses the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 processor and sports a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1536 display screen. It has 3GB RAM and 16/32/64GB ROM. It also has a 5mp/20.7mp dual-camera and is powered by a 3350mAh battery. It runs the Android 4.4.4-based Flyme 4.1 operating system. Furthermore, the Meizu MX4 PRO is the first Android phone to have a fingerprint scanner on the front (which you can press like a button). Regarding connectivity, it’s basically the same as the original. Both support 2G, 3G, and 4G internet.
Now, enjoy these unboxing photos of the Meizu MX4 Pro.
This afternoon, Coolpad launched its ivvi sub-brand, which is targeted at younger, trendy users, as well as its first cellphone, the ivvi K1.
This cellphone has a double-glass design and its dimensions are 142 x 71 x 5.9mm. It also weighs 110g and is said to be the thinnest double glass cellphone with a 5-inch screen (with 720p resolution) as well as the lightest. It also has the 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 quad-core (Snapdragon 410) processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB ROM (expandable). It also sports a 5mp front-facing camera and 8mp rear-facing camera. This phone is available in black and gold, and costs 1799 RMB.
After its founding, ivvi released its first cellphone called the ivvi K1. This phone has a double-layer glass case among other features. Its case is made of a magnesium-aluminum alloy and has a thickness of only 5.9mm. It also weighs 110g.
Regarding specifications, the ivvi K1 sports a 5-inch HD OGS display screen and has the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 quad-core processor (1.2GHz). It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It runs the Android 4.4 OS and also sports a 2mp/8mp dual-camera. It is powered by a 2000mAh battery and supports 4G internet.
Now, here are some photos of ivvi’s first phone. Enjoy
Recently, Huawei has released a bunch of new products as part of its Honor series, including a pair of smart glasses. Now, some insiders have released new information on these glasses.
They say that the Huawei Honor Glasses have a 640 x 480 display screen and 5mp camera. They also said that it runs the Android 4.4 OS. Furthermore, it comes with a lot of sensors and does hand movement recognition. More importantly, users can also move their fingers around in the air in front of the glasses to issue commands. Hopefully, it is as good as they say it is. We’ll just have to wait for November 24.
Yesterday afternoon, the Meizu MX4 Pro was finally launched. It sports a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1536 display screen and uses the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 octa-core chipset. It has 3GB RAM and 16/32/64GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/20.7mp dual camera and is powered by a 3350mAh battery.
After its launch, the first benchmark tests for the Meizu MX4 Pro came out. The test used was the AnTuTu. According to its AnTuTu test, the Meizu MX4 Pro got 45280 which is not as high as the original Meizu MX4 which got a 50302 in its first AnTuTu test and about 47000 after it was upgraded.
Zeaplus is a new player in the market which aims to compete with the numerous other Chinese handset makers currently selling devices in China and worldwide.
We have already seen their flagship, the Zeaplus M6 which comes with a great design and top of the line specifications and now its time to look at the second device in their lineup, the much affordable Zeaplus M4.
The Zeaplus M4 comes with the same design as the Xiaomi Mi4, like the numerous other Mi4 clones in the market. This is not really a bad thing as we loved the new design on the Xiaomi flagship. It features an industrial grade aluminium alloy frame which gives the device a premium look.
The dimensions of the device (152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm) indicate that its slightly bigger than the Xiaomi Mi4, but it compensates the extra size by shedding a little weight. While the Mi4 weighs 150 grams, the Zeaplus M4 just weighs 130 grams.
Inside, there’s a MT6582 Mediatek 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor along with 1GB LP-DDR3 RAM. The Cortex A7 processors are known to consume less power, so even with four such cores, it would not take a toll on the device’s battery life. You have 8GB internal storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD card.
Like the Mi4, the Zeaplus M4 too features a 5 inch display but with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The IPS screen comes with Glass-Film-Film (GFF) architecture, which means the pixels are much closer to the display as compared to non GFF screens. This results into brighter display even in broad daylight. Further, unlike other devices in its class, the M4 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection which means you don’t have to worry about scratches on the screen.
With the 5 inch HD screen and a low power consuming processor, the 2,500 mAh Lithium Polymer battery onboard should be more than enough for a day’s usage.
The M4 supports Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ AGPS, Dual band Wi-Fi b/g/n, and two MicroSim slots. The phone even comes with a multi-colored notification LED light along with four sensors namely Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity and Ambient Light.
On the back, there’s an 8MP f/2.2 camera with LED flash and a wide 2MP front shooter. The rear camera is capable of capturing 2K videos with stereo recording and even slow motion videos at 720p resolution at 120fps.
Not much is known about the phone’s software but it will come with Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box.
Now coming to the best part about the device, the Zeaplus M4 will be available to purchase in the next two to three weeks for an impressive $99 price tag. You also get 2 years warranty on every Zeaplus device including the M4.
Elephone is known for their affordable and value for money devices, which also means, the manufacturer generally pays little attention to the build quality and the overall design of the phone in order to keep its price low. However we came across an interesting masterpiece from the Hong Kong based company recently.
The device called as the Elephone P8 Pro is truly pro version in the Elephone’s device lineup and it looks like the company has finally paid a lot of attention to details while designing this device.
The Elephone P8 Pro takes some design cues from the larger iPhone 6. However, be assured that its not a clone, giving the device a unique identity.
On the front, there is a large 5.7 inch display which easily fits on its 157*81*8.2mm body. The bezels are thin and its rectangular body is curved around the sides, which should make it easier to hold the device. The ear piece, sensors and the front camera lies on top of the display while at the bottom, you have a Samsung like home button. Elephone has covered the front screen with a unique arc screen curved glass design which gives it a posh look.
The whole body is supported by a premium metal frame made from a mixture of Aluminium and Magnesium. The company claims that this is the same material used in iPhone 6’s border frame, making it extremely light yet hard enough not to break easily. On the back, you have a textured material which provides a good grip to the user holding the device.
On top of the back panel lies the 13MP f/2.0 camera with a single LED flash. The front camera is of 2MP.
The 5.7 display up front comes with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, which translates into pixel density of 257PPI. This is kind of disappointing given that the screen won’t be as vibrant or clear as other 5 inch phones from Elephone with the same resolution. Still, it remains to be seen the overall quality of the images and videos displayed on the screen of this new P8 Pro.
The device is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 1.7Ghz Octa Core processor with Mali 450MP GPU and 2GB RAM. You get 16GB internal storage which can further be expanded up to 64GB using a MicroSD card. On the back, you have a 2,650 mAh battery which should be enough for a day’s usage.
As for connectivity, the Elephone P8 Pro supports WCDMA 2100/850 (HSDPA), GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Wi-Fi n, GPS/ A GPS, OTG, FM, MicroUSB port, Bluetooth 4.0 etc. There are three sensors on board the device namely gravity, light and proximity sensors.
It comes with Android 4.4.2 out of the box, and support special software features like Air Gestures and Off Screen gestures.
We don’t have any more details or pictures of the device, but we’ll update you guys as soon as we get more information.
So, what do you think about this new offering from Elephone? Looks good right?
Recently, Chinese cellphone brand, BluBoo, introduced a new member of its X cellphone series—the Bluboo X9 4G cellphone.
As you can see from the photos, there are no buttons on the left and ride sides of the phone. Below the screen are two small dots that are supposed to serve as a return button and function key. The Home button has been replaced with speakers. The power and volume switch have been put below the rear-facing camera.
Like the BluBoo X6, this 4G cellphone uses the MTK6732 64-bit LTE chipset and has support for WCDMA, FDD-LTE, and GSM internet. It also supports dual-SIM cards. It has 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, a 2mp/8mp dual-camera, and a 5-inch HD OGS display screen. Its operating system is the Android 4.4 and it also has a fingerprint scanner that can be used to unlock the phone.
This afternoon, Meizu formally launched its new flagship phone, the Meizu MX4 Pro. This phone sports a 5.5-inch 2560 x 1536 display screen, and has the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 octa-core chipset, 3GB RAM, and a 5mp/20.7mp dual-camera. It is powered by a 3350mAh battery. One of the biggest features of this is its fingerprint sensor which is on the front. The regular version costs 2499 RMB (408.21 USD). There is also a 32GB version (2699 RMB/440.88 USD), and a 64GB version (3099 RMB/506.22 USD). All go on sale on December 6.
This phone is notable for several things. One of them is that it is the first Android phone to have a fingerprint sensor on the front. As for the design, its dimensions are 150.1 x 77 x 9mm, and it weighs 158g.
The Nubia Z7 was first launched on July 8 along with the Nubia Z7 Max and Mini. The latter two have already been released but its release is only being announced now.
This phone sports a 5.5-inch 2K display screen (2560 x 1550, 538ppi), and has the 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/13mp (OIS) dual-camera with dual-LED lights and an F2.0 aperture. Its camera software is the NeoVision 4.0. It also supports dual-SIM card and dual-4G as well as Hi-Fi sound.
The Nubia Z7 reportedly costs 3456 RMB (564.83 USD). Pre-orders started this morning at 10:00 AM and ends at November 27 at 8:00PM. Those who pre-ordered can get their phones the next day at 10:0 AM.
Today is the big day. This afternoon, we will finally be formally introduced to the Meizu MX4 Pro. Prior to its launch, information on its specifications and design have already been leaked online, whether by Meizu themselves. Since the slogan for the MX4 Pro is “Think Higher”, I am guessing that we can expect powerful specifications from this device. Here are what we know s far:
It will have a fingerprint sensor that will be located in the Home button at the front of the phone.
Its camera will have more than 13mp. A few days ago, Meizu put out a poster for the MX4 Pro that said “Can a phone with a 13mp camera be called ‘Pro’?”
It will use the 20nm Samsung Exynos 5430 processor.
It will have a 2K display screen.
It may cost more than 3199 RMB (522.82 USD).
The Meizu MX4 Pro will be launched today at 2:30PM.
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