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.
While Vivo will soon release the powerful Vivo X5Max for the high-end market, they will also release a nother device for the low to mid-end market—The Vivo Y28L 4G cellphone.
The picture below is an ad for Vivo’s latest release. Its dimensions are 137.37 x 68.57 x 9.78mm. It also sports a 4.7-inch qHD display screen. The width and thickness are about average.
The Vivo Y28L uses a quad-core processor that supports 4G, 3G, and GSM internet. It also has support for dual-SIM cards. It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/8mp dual-camera and is powered by a 2100mAh battery. It also has support for an electronic compass and other sensors. Its OS is the Android 4.4-based Funtouch operating system.
Meizu MX4 pro will be released today. We made a Meizu MX4 pro preview that it will be powered with Exynos 5430 2.0GHz +3G Ram+2560*1536 resolution. It seems to be a beast phone. But theoritically speaking, Meizu MX4 might be the winner based on their performance.
The fresh Chinese smartphone maker Zeaplus has opened the accesses leading towards their afresh launched website, which describes in detail about their first product in the mob-tech market, the Zeaplus M6 integrated with MT6595. Zeaplus is a novel Android phone enterprise from China which is devoting all of its technical expertise in producing much-affordable Android smartphones that will appeal the entry-level to mid-range bazaars out there in an effort to lower the expenses for the global consumers along with their warehouse located in Portugal.
The inauguration of Zeaplus’s official web-portal today is all but right now representing only first-hand forum with a little bit of the know-how about the corporation itself. Although, we were succeeded in locating a transitory narrative of their newly released smartphone on the website. Known as the Zeaplus M6, the phone resembles a look much like the iPhone 6, however, it is being run by the powerful octacore MT6595 processor that is also chipped in such smartphones as Zopo ZP999 and Meizu Mx4 respectively.
The other notable feature defined is that this processor will also bring the power of LTE to the device as well. Cost has not yet been disclosed by the company but no matter if they decide to introduce the phone with a considerable value, it would be worth an expenditure since the phone will come along with a sound 13 mega-pixel Sony IMX214 camera located in the beck, a latest Android 5.0 Lollipop, and a fingerprint scanning option within the home button. Surely, we will be routing the all-new Zeaplus as the company comes up with an assortment of new products in the market.
Unbox Ramos i9s (Gaming Edition) and Appearance Review
Before unboxing, let’s have a look at the Ramos i9s specification. It features an 8.9-inch touch screen at 1920 x 1200 resolution. Ramos i9s is powered by 1.33GHz (up to1.8GHz) Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor. The built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU supports Direct X11, the highest frequency is 646MHz, which guarantees no delay to the device. It is also equipped with Android OS 4.4.2, a 2GB DDR3L dual channel memory and 32GB flash memory.
Ramos i9s Gaming Edition is packed with style – fashion, technology and cool.
Ramos i9s Gaming Edition external packaging style also fits to game players’ taste – simple, elegant and sober.
Ramos i9s Gaming Edition is now unveiled!
Ramos i9s came into the sight after unboxing. Although protected by a plastic layer, we still can vaguely see the tablet’s body is black with a red color frame. It’s so exciting to see this tablet has such an elegant appearance.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Family Photo (includes the game controller, stand and other accessories)
Ramos i9s Game Edition has a complete set of accessories. Besides the conventional power adapter, Micro USB cable, user manual etc, there also comes with a Bluetooth Game Controller and a tablet stand. The controller has a stylish shape that makes you impatiently want to hold it in hand and start gaming immediately! An important reminder to every game player, Ramos i9s Game Edition has a QR code, which is part of the verification step when connecting with the Bluetooth Controller.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Front Look
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Rear Look
Now let’s have a look at Ramos i9s Game Edition’s external appearance. Its front features an 8.9-inch touch screen at 1920 x 1200 pixels made with original Samsung A-grade IPS technology. This Edition has added pearl powder into a double-sided tempered glass design to have a glowing effect. Its frame is made of aluminium alloy with CNC craving technology and 220 mesh sandblasting process providing with a comfortable hand grip.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Front and Rear Camera
Speaking of the camera, Ramos i9s Game Edition features with a 2.0 mega pixel front camera and a 5.0 mega pixel rear camera with Auto Focus function. It is tested that i9s Game Edition camera has a fast start and quickly captures the moving blinking moments. So you can take photos at ease.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Interface and AAC Independent Double Sound Speakers
Ramos i9s Game Edition main interface is at the left side, including HDMI interface, Micro USB port and headphone jack. In addition, its AAC Independent Double Sound Speakers are at the both sides rendering stereo sound effect.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Buttons and TF Card Slot
At the top of the tablet, few buttons and the TF Card Slot are respectively located at the left and right side. The buttons are for Power and Volume (increase/decrease).
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Performance &Gaming Tests
In order to meet the needs of game players , Ramos i9s has excellent hardware configuration. The test was conducted with AnTuTu Benchmark V 5.2.0 software; the results about the hardware and performance are shown as following:
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Hardware Information and Performance Test Results:
Ramos i9s is powered with a 64-bit Z3735F quad-core processor, built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU and a 2 GB DDR3L dual channel memory, which assures the game players to run smoothly during gaming . It is tested that the Game Edition scored with 31304 points and shows that game players can have a fluent experience in playing 3D games. In the competition with other brands, Ramos i9s Game Edition proves that it performs better than many other quad-core Android models.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, Wireless Game Controller with Bluetooth Connection
Since this is a Game Edition, let’s first experience the gaming performance. It mentioned earlier that there is a Bluetooth game controller in the box; in fact, there are a lot of preset 3D games on the desktop interface once turn on the tablet. In addition, there’s also an application called “Nibiru Phone Management”. Click on it, scan the QR Code, and then connect Ramos i9s with the Bluetooth game controller.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, “3D Skyrider” Game Testing
Ramos i9s Game Edition has already preset 8 large-scale 3D games. The test started with the game “3D Skyrider”, and the experience was fluent. Especially when using the Bluetooth game controller, the players were just nailed in the game. During the play, it’s better to put the tablet on the stand so that you would have more fun.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, “3D Demon Seal” Online Game Testing
Ramos i9s Game Edition also supports the online game “3D Demon Seal” smoothly. Its excellence of powerful game performance and good quality of network connection makes the game running fluently. This tablet has a built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU supporting Direct X11 feature, which has remarkable 2D/3D graphics rendering capabilities . Its performance can compete with PC desktop level graphics.
Ramos i9s Game Edition, “3D Winning Soccer” Gaming Test
Ramos i9s Game Edition not only has great gaming performance, but is also outstanding in the screen quality. Game players can enjoy the lifelike experience with color reproduction and delicate images thanks to its original Samsung A-grade HD IPS technology. Furthermore, the stereo sound effect from AAC independent double sound speakers provided players a more immersive gaming experience.
Summary
As a tablet customized for gaming, Ramos i9s Game Edition should be able to meet many people’s expectation. In addition to its fancy look design, the black & red color match fully represents the cool game style, and captured the hearts of many players. In the aspect of the tablet craftwork quality, Ramos i9s is seen as the pioneer among other domestic brands, and even favorably than the international brands. About the performance, this model has a 64-bit Z3735F quad-core processor with built-in Intel HD Graphics 7th Generation GPU so that it is qualified for numerous large-scale 3D games. The actual testing experience is quite impressive too. Moreover, the original Samsung A-grade screen and AAC independent double sound speakers have brought the gaming experience to the next level. At the phase of tablet entering into vertical segmentation, the launch of Ramos i9s Game Edition will be recognized by more and more game players through its great performance.
ZOPO recently announced the ZOPO ZP999 Lionheart smartphone for $399, which is a great price for a device with high end specifications. But for those, who are looking for something cheaper but as powerful as the ZP999, the new ZOPO 3X looks like the ideal candidate.
The device comes with the same specifications as the ZOPO ZP999 but with a smaller internal memory, which is something that I am sure, many wouldn’t mind given that it comes with a MicroSD card slot too which can be expanded up to 64GB.
So, it’s basically the same ZP999 that we reviewed earlier but with a smaller storage and a much cheaper price. At present, you can pre-order the ZOPO 3X for only $299, which is an insane price for a device with 3GB RAM and an Octa-Core Processor.
Well, luckily, we have got the device in our hands today and so we take a look to assess whether the ZOPO 3X is as good as its elder brother, the ZP999.
DESIGN
To start with, ZOPO 3X comes with the same design as the ZP999, so you get a large 5 inch display up front with three capacitive buttons at the bottom. The back cover is made up of plastic but you get a shiny metal frame which makes the device look a lot premium.
On the back, there’s the 14MP camera along with the LED flash just below it and around the middle, you have the ZOPO logo. At the bottom, you have the 4G LTE logo (Yes, it support 4G networks as well) and below it you have the speaker grill.
The device is large, but it’s comfortable to operate. Overall, we liked the design on the new ZOPO 3X.
DISPLAY
Once again, ZOPO 3X borrows the same 5.5 inch FHD 1080p screen from its elder brother. So, the display is bright and vibrant even in broad daylight and images and videos on the device looks crisp and clear.
Thanks to its 1080p screen, the pixel density goes way up to 401 pixels per inch even with a screen of this size. Hence, we were impressed with its display and we are sure, even you’ll like it.
HARDWARE & PERFORMANCE
ZOPO has made sure this is one of the best devices in this price range by incorporating top of the line specifications on this $299 device.
You get a 2.2GHz MediaTek MT6595 octa-core processor with GPU: PowerVR G6200 clocked at 600MHz. There’s 3GB RAM onboard with 16GB ROM which should be more than enough to run multiple apps on the phone smoothly. The problem of low internal storage is solved with a MicroSD card slot which supports cards up to 64GB in size.
Unlike other affordable devices which come with a very small battery (less than 2500mAh), the ZOPO 3X comes with a 2,700 mAh battery which should be enough to run the device for at least a day.
With these high end specifications, you can imagine how good the performance will be on this device. The apps opened up pretty fast and we did not experience any lag while operating the device. However, like the ZP999, we were not mind blown with its performance.
So, in short the performance is better than other phones in this price range, but still we feel it could have been a little better given the specifications.
CAMERA
ZOPO 3X comes with a 14 MP f/2.0 sony IMX214 rear camera which takes great pictures in good lighting conditions.
The rear camera managed to capture pictures which were rich in colors. In fact, all the pictures taken outdoors reproduced colors almost as good as in real life. There was very little noise and the images turned out to be detailed.
Even images captured in low light were not bad, but it did have a little noise. Still, for a smartphone camera, it performs really well.
On the front, you have a 5MP shooter, which is pretty good for everyday selfies and video calls.
SOFTWARE & CONNECTIVITY
The ZOPO 3X runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat OS, but it does have some specific features which sets it apart from other smartphones in this price range.
For example, you can double tap to wake up the device, draw the letter C to open up the camera and so on. For taking calls, you just have to put the device near your ear and for muting it, just place it on a desk with the display facing down. You can even change images in a gallery or use apps by moving your hand above the front camera. Like the ZP999, these features work quite well but can be deactivated too, if you do not find it useful.
As for the connectivity, you get two MicroSim card slots which support GSM, WCDMA (HSUPA, HSDPA), & 4G LTE FDD. The above networks support the following bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA 900/1900/2100MHz and FDD-LTE 800/1800/2600MHz.
We did a GPS test on the device and we were quite impressed with the results. The device managed to lock in 21 satellites of which 9 were in use at one time. On the other hand, the Meizu MX4 and Xiaomi Mi4 only managed to lock in just 15 and 8 satellites respectively. The GPS was quite accurate too as the location was accurate up to 16 feet which was the same as the MX4.
VERDICT
In short, ZOPO 3X is as good as the ZP999, with the same high end specifications and features that you get in the top end model for a very affordable pricetag.
The ZOPO 3X is available for $299 from Oppomart, which we feel is a great value for money proposition.
So, what do you think about ZOPO 3X? Would you be willing to sacrifice on internal storage for a much cheaper price?
If you want a larger internal storage, you can always opt for its elder brother, the ZOPO ZP999 Lion Heart. We have already reviewed the device in detail a few days back, so check out the post here, if you want more details.
Vivo going to launch world’s thinnest Smartphone is no more a secret to the public; the leaked photos and related news have been going on for a while. Well then, how far Vivo can go?
From the leaked news, , Vivo X5 Max’ thickness is only 4.75mm, much thinner than R5. Most importantly, X5 Max can accommodate a 3.5mm headphone jack. Is it real?
Recently, Mr. Lei Feng, the Chief Marketing Officer of Vivo, has divulged through his Weibo that the upcoming X5 Max will supposedly keep its 3.5mm audio jack so it will guarantee users experiencing Hi-Fi class sound quality. Vivo will not compromise on the thickness, which is the best proof towards ” Perfection”.
How did Vivo achieve this thickness? Vivo explained that 90% of the chips have been moved along one side of the screen, among which 700 pieces of 786 components. This comes with a thickness of 1.77mm only.
As you can see from the table, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s hardware is more advanced than its predecessor. This phone sports a 5.5-inch display screen like the Xiaomi Redmi Note and Huawei Honor 3C. Its connectivity specifications were upgraded as well as it now supports 4G internet. The ROM has also been increased from 8GB to 16GB. Now, let’s get this review started.
Appearance
The Coolpad Dashen F2 sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen, which is bigger than its predecessor’s, the Dashen F1. Some may worry that this may make it less comfortable to hold with one hand, which is reasonable. But, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s screen size is kept in such a way that it is still comfortable to hold with one hand, so there is no need to worry about that.
The Coolpad Dashen F2’s design is the classic black-front-white-back design. When the phone is off or in sleep mode, the entire front is completely black, while the back is all white. On the top are the 13mp rear-facing camera with an F2.0 aperture and LED light. We’ll discuss more about the camera later.
The craftsmanship is also excellent. The cover and body are held together very tightly with no clear cracks and crevices. The two buttons on both sides, the volume switch and the power button, are well-designed too.
The Dashen F2 is a dual-SIM 4G smartphone. And so, there are two SIM slots. It also supports a Micro-SD memory card (up to 32GB).
Regarding the battery, the Coolpad Dashen F2 is powered by a 2500mAh battery. If you do not use the phone much, it can last for a day and a half. If you use it often to play games, watch videos, and make calls, it can still last for a day. Those who use their phones a lot should bring along a spare battery.
Cool UI 5.7
The Coolpad Dashen F2 uses the Cool UI 5.7 operating system. Those familiar with Coolpad should know that this is the result of upgrades made on the Cool UI 5.5.
The multi-task manager has been redesigned with the tabs with each program displayed as cards. It makes it easier for users to search for them. If you want to close all the apps in the background, just press the button with the broom picture at the very bottom to close all the apps.
One feature that should be mentioned involves the notification bar. One problem with Android phones is that you are constantly sent all types of news on the notification bar. Some are important. Some aren’t. It can be quite unbearable.
Now, in the Cool UI 5.7, users may customize and select what will appear in the notification bar, which is much more convenient. If you want to receive notifications from WeChat regularly, you can set it like that.
When you swipe your hand to the right in the home screen, you can access Coolpad’s newsfeed where you can look at the latest news updates in entertainment, finance, sports, etc. There are 16 topics to choose from.
There is a feature that allows you to not only can you change the theme, you can also get access to different ring tones and many different fonts. You can use this feature to customize your phone’s OS in any way you like.
The weather feature has also been greatly upgraded with a new wallpaper and more detailed weather reports. It now provides us with more reliable information than before.
Entertainment: Camera, videos, and music
The Coolpad Dashen F2 also has some great features for entertainment. First, let us take a look at its 13mp rear-facing camera. Check out the photos of the interface below, then the sample shots taken using this phone.
Besides the camera, the video and music features for the Coolpad Dashen F2 are pretty impressive as well. They not only support the usual codecs and formats for video and music files, but also have support for HD videos.
In the Coolpad Dashen F2’s video and music app, you can stream music and watch videos online. When you’re online, you will get a lot more choices for entertainment to choose from.
Lastly, the Dashen F2 retains its smart split screen feature where you can watch a video while also chatting online. Neat, huh?
Connectivity and Performance
Here is the second to the last part of the review where we check out the Coolpad Dashen F2’s connectivity specifications and performance. This phone uses MediaTek’s MT6592 octa-core processor (1.7GHz). It uses eight ARM Cortex-A7 cores. It also has the MediaTek MT6290 baseband chip. Not only does the MTK MT6290 baseband chip support FDD-LTE and TD-LTE, it also has support for DCDC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, EDGE, GSM, and GPRS voice and data communication. In other words, when you take or make phone calls, you can still use 4G, 3G, and 2G internet without any problems. According to tests that were done, making regular phone calls did not affect the 4G internet speed.
Now, for the benchmark scores:
AnTuTu: 29066
Ludashi (cellphone performance): 38510
Ludashi (web browsing): 26883
NenaMark2: 59.5fps
Asphalt 8 works perfectly.
Winning Soccer also works perfectly.
Based on these benchmark scores and the writer’s experience in playing these two large-scale games, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s hardware performance works really great.
Conclusion
Overall, the Coolpad Dashen F2 surpasses its predecessor, the Dashen F1, in every aspect, whether it is the hardware of UI design. Furthermore, it’s powerful media and camera specifications, as well as its support for 4G internet and dual-SIM card make it worth its 999 RMB (162.91 USD) cost.
Since Meizu is planning to release the Meizu MX4 Pro, it is impossible for Xiaomi to compete with just the Xiaomi Mi4. What could they possibly do? Now, photos of cellphone front panels have been leaked online. These panels supposedly belong to the so-called Xiaomi Mi5. From the photos, it looks like it has a narrower chassis. According to some internet users, these photos were first leaked in a forum back in July. Supposedly, the Xiaomi Mi5 will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and will sport a 5.7-inch 2K display screen. It is also said to include a fingerprint sensor.
The other day, Weibo user, @包子玩机, said that Xiaomi’s next generation device will sport a 2.5D display screen. Not long ago, analyst Bo Jiutang revealed that Xiaomi was planning to release two high-end phones at the end of the year or early next year. We can guess that both of these phones will sport a 2.5D curved display screen.
Right now, the Apple iPhone 6, Samsung Note 4, and most of Nokia’s Lumia series use 2.5D curved screens. The Chinese cellphone, IUNI U3, also has one.
While many people buying cellphones prefer to buy big cellphones with big display screens, some may prefer to buy small ones. If you are one of those looking for a small cellphone, then look no further. Let me introduce you to the smallest cellphone in the world, Daway Chocolate. How small is it? Its dimensions are just 88 x 55 x 4mm and it only weighs 35g (with battery). As the name suggests, it is chocolate brown. It may have something to do with the fact that it is chocolate brown.
Now, let’s talk about the specifications. It sports a 1.0-inch color display screen with a wide viewing angle. It is a single SIM card-supported phone that has support for GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz, Unlocked) networks. It has a standby time of about 4 days and 3.5-4 hours of talk time. It is powered by a 320mAh battery. Its features include Bluetooth 2.0, TF-memory card (up to 4GB), micro USB, etc. It does not have GPRS. Languages that it supports are English, Russian, French, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch, Malay, and Vietnamese.
Which Chinese smartphone can take the best shots? A lot of you may have argued with each other about this. Today, I give you several sets of photos taken by four different Chinese cellphones that cost 2000 RMB (326.51 USD) to compare. They are the OnePlus One, Xiaomi Mi4, Huawei Honor 6, and the Meizu MX4. The latest software these phones had was from before November 10, 2014. You guys compare these photos and decide which smartphone has the best camera.
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Order: DSLR camera, MX4, Honor 6, Mi4, OnePlus One
Close-up: 650D DSLR, MX4, Honor 6, Mi4, OnePlus One
We have seen a number of releases from Doogee lately. Most of its phones come loaded with good specifications and an affordable pricetag which has attracted a lot of local as well as international customers to its smartphones.
Today, we will be reviewing the Doogee DG850 Hitman model, which is actually a Xiaomi Mi4 clone at zeaplus for $99. This puts the device in the same category as the numerous Mi4 clones that have made it to the market recently, which have been capitalizing on the success of the Xiaomi’s flagship model.
So, without wasting any more time, lets take a look at what the Doogee DG850 offers to its buyers.
DESIGN
Like always, we start off with the design of the phone. Given that its a Mi4 clone, you don’t have to imagine what it will look like. The phone comes with almost the same dimensions as the Mi4 i.e. 139.3 x 68.5 x 8.8mm. You get a metal chassis on the device which makes it look premium and well built like the Xiaomi model. So, if you liked the Mi4, then you will definitely like the new Doogee 850.
On the front, you have the 720p display with the camera and the sensors on top. Below the display lies the three capacitive buttons. On the left side is your volume up and down buttons and the power button, while on the right lies the sim card tray. The back is pretty clean too, with just a camera, LED flash and the Doogee Logo placed at the bottom.
DISPLAY
On the front, you have a 5.0 inch IPS display panel with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This is ofcourse much lower than the 1080p display found on the original Mi4, but we have seen that previous Doogee phones with 720p displays have been quite clear and bright, so we expect this too to be good enough for your daily use.
HARDWARE AND PERFORMANCE
Coming to the hardware, the phone sports the MT6582 Quad Core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. Doogee has always used Mediatek chipsets on their phones to keep its price down, hence its not surprising to see this chipset on the device. However, we would have loved a better processor, especially when a similar Mi4 clone like the Elephone P4000 comes with an Octa Core processor clocked at 1.7Ghz.
There’s 1GB RAM onboard, which should be enough for basic multitasking along with 16GB internal storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD card.
Given the Quad core processor and 1GB RAM, performance should be good. We don’t expect out of the ordinary results, but earlier Doogee models have performed quite satisfactorily, so we expect the same from Doogee DG850.
CAMERA
You don’t buy a Chinese phone like Doogee for its camera, but recently manufacturers have been paying some attention on the camera quality, which means you should be able to click decent pictures from its 8MP rear camera. On the front, you have a 2MP sensor, which should just be enough for regular video calls and selfies.
As mentioned above, the camera should be enough for your daily use, but don’t expect extra ordinary results from it. Like most other cameras out there, the performance outdoors in bright sunlight was pretty good. Pictures captured were clear and rich in colors and even if the sensor is just of 8MP, its enough for outdoor capture.
However, things are not that good when it comes to moving pictures and low light. The camera failed to focus on fast moving objects which resulted in blurry images and the night time pictures were unclear.
Still, Doogee DG850’s camera performs at par with other competitors in the market, so we are not complaining.
BATTERY
This is one area where we were disappointed with the new Doogee DG850. It comes with a 2,500 mAh battery which is actually small for a phone of this size. The 5 inch screen will squeeze a lot of charge from the battery quite fast, which means it may not even make it till the end of the day. Unfortunately, we haven’t yet tested the device for its battery, so we can’t confirm exactly how long will it last. But we will update more details pretty soon.
SOFTWARE
The device runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat, which has become the standard among all smartphones released these days.
Like all other Doogee models, the DG850 Hitman also comes with a range of gesture features to unlock and open up apps. For example, you can go to the music player just by drawing the letter ‘M’ on the screen when its off , drawing ‘O’ for calls and ‘E’ for the browser. You can even unlock the device when its display is turned off with just a slide up on the screen as shown above.
The UI looks responsive and intuitive, and for a Quad Core processor, it scored around 19,250 in the AnTuTu benchmark rating which makes its performance even better than Samsung’s Galaxy S3 flagship.
You also get a rear touch panel, which is once again common in recent Doogee phones along with an IR remote control.
VERDICT
The phone has all the features that you would like in a mid range smartphone. It comes with premium looks, a decent processor and camera along with some innovative software features. The only major flaw that we could find was its battery, but that’s actually a problem with most Android phones these days. So, better carry a charger with you all the time, or an external battery pack like Xiaomi’s 16000 mAh battery pack that we reviewed a few days earlier.
So, overall, we like the device. We like the smooth Mi4 like finish which makes the device look premium even though its cheap to buy. Other than its metal chassis, there’s nothing extraordinary about the phone but then, when you are paying less than $140 for a device, what more do you want.
Two days ago, DJI released a promotional video for the DJI Inspire 1 that implied that it was going to make its debut on the 12th. Now, it’s finally here. Unexpectedly, it has a white body and a 3-axis stabilized 4K camera. According to DJI, the Inspire 1 uses its newest Lightbridge technology, and can give users a real-time video feed (720p), and transmit within a 2km (about 1.25mile) distance. Of course, you need to use a supported secondary controller.
The Inspire 1 can record 1080p videos at 24 to 60fps or 4K Ultra HD videos at 24 to 30fps. It has a 12mp CMOS sensor, a 94 degree field of view, and a 360 degree unobstructed aerial movement.
The DJI Inspire 1 flying camera is now on sale. You can order it with dual-remote for 3399 USD (it looks like there is a 150 USD discount), and with single-remote for 2899 USD. Shipping starts on December 1.
Last year OPPO surprised us with its release of the OPPO N1 which had a rotating camera. This year, on October 29, OPPO once again tried to surprise us with its newest phone, the OPPO N3, and it looks like they just did. Here, we will do a full review of OPPO’s latest release.
The OPPO N3’s design is actually quite similar to the OPPO N1’s. Both have the classic black-on-white design. Among the new additions to the OPPO N3’s design though is the fingerprint sensor and the use of a chassis made of 7075 aluminium alloy, which are outstanding.
Another difference in the design is the screen size. While the OPPO N1 sports a 5.9-inch display screen, the OPPO N3 sports a 5.5-inch display screen and has a very narrow frame. As a result, this phone is smaller than its predecessor, but is also easier to carry.
The most appealing thing about the OPPO N3 is its camera. Like the N1, the N3 sports a rotating camera, but this time it comes with a motor, the first cellphone in the industry to do so. On top of it are also the receiver and a sensor. If you want to take a selfie, just turn the camera towards you with the motor.
The microphone and a speaker are also located at the hollow underside of the phone.
On the left side are the lock button and Micro SIM slot. There is also a nano SIM/memory card slot (up to 128GB) there. On the right side are the volume switch and a 3.5 earphone jack.
The phone’s charging port is also at the bottom. This phone has support for VOOC charging technology. The package also comes with a VOOC mini charger. This charger has received well-deserved praise and it was a good idea for OPPO to use it.
As for the camera, the OPPO N3 sports a 16mp motorized rotating camera with a 1/2.3-inch sensor. It also has an f2.2 aperture and dual-LED sensor. It can rotate 206 degrees which many users should be happy about.
Furthermore, the OPPO N1’s touch area was replaced with a fingerprint sensor which can be used to unlock the cellphone, encrypt files, etc. It can also be used to rotate the camera.
Display screen
Although the OPPO N3 has a smaller display screen (5.5 inches) than the N1 (5.9 inches), it is still common among many phones and makes it easier to hold the phone. I would say it was a wise and reasonable decision for OPPO to do this. The N3 uses an LTPS display screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. It has a pixel density of 403ppi and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. You can see the quality of the screen in the shots below:
These images show how great the OPPO N3’s screen is. The colors and the pixelation are great. Users should not have any problem with it.
Tear-down
Motorized rotating camera
Even though the camera has a motor, you can also rotate it with your hand.
If you want to use the camera, the first step is to turn it on. If you had the OPPO N1, just take out the camera with your hand like in the N1, and the camera interface will appear. When you exit the camera interface, the camera will automatically close.
Next just move your finger on the screen to adjust the angle.
Pure Image Processor 2.0
One thing that helps the OPPO N3’s camera is OPPO’s in-house image processor, the “Pure Image 2.0” which can adjust the lighting and coloring in every environment so that the camera can take the best pictures.
You can install different kinds of camera features
When you swipe your finger upwards in the camera screen, you can see all types of camera modes that you can download and use.
Panorama shots
You can take shots in panorama mode by having the camera in a fixed position. That way, you can take panorama shots without your hand shaking.
For the best panorama shots, you can even put the camera on a tripod. Here are shots taken using the OPPO N3’s camera:
Color OS 2.0.1
OPPO has done some upgrades for its new in-house operating system, the Color OS 2.0.1. This is based on the Android 4.4.4. Its tabs, interface, etc. have all been redesigned to look better than before.
At the launch, it was pointed out that you can use the O-Click accessory to take photos with the OPPO N3. The phone’s OS lets you synchronize it with the phone.
The OPPO N3 comes with a fingerprint sensor which is located at on the upper part of the phone’s back. It can be used to unlock the phone or encrypt files. It is also very simple to put your fingerprints into the phone. Just press your finger on the sensor and it will record your fingerprints.
Snapdragon 800
At the launch, OPPO did not mention a lot of things about the OPPO N3’s hardware. After all, its biggest feature is its camera. Nevertheless, the OPPO N3 has the kind of hardware that you would expect from a flagship phone. It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AA, 2.3GHz) quad-core processor. It also has the 450MHz Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM, and 32GB ROM (which can be expanded to 128GB with a micro SD card). Here are the benchmark scores:
Dalushi: 43611
AnTuTu 5.1.5: 38355
3D Mark: 15723
Vellamo: HTML5 (1972), Metal (1190)
Conclusion
The OPPO N3, with its creatively designed motorized rotating camera and excellent appearance, has shown the best the cellphones today have to offer. It’s also one of the most expensive Chinese cellphones around. Still, considering its powerful specs, it should not be surprising that it is so expensive. Overall, it is an excellent phone that is worth considering.
As the launch date (November 19) of Meizu’s newest phone, the Meizu MX4 Pro, approaches, more news about this phone have been coming out. Recently, a Weibo user, @魅友社, has posted several photos of the Meizu MX4 Pro online. Because the MX4 Pro has a fingerprint sensor, Meizu decided to abandon its old classic small white circular Home capacitive button, replacing it with a physical button.
The front still has a very thin frame. There is a rounded rectangular physical button below the screen.
The rear-facing camera comes with dual-LED flash.
The MX4 Pro and MX4’s rear covers. As you can see, the MX4 Pro’s rear cover is longer.
Yesterday, OnePlus released its first Android 5.0 firmware in its official forums. The uploader pointed out that because this is the first version of the Android L, there are still a few bugs to fix. For example, Bluetooth cannot be used.
This October, OPPO launched the latest member of its N flagship smartphone series—the OPPO N3. OPPO has made a lot of improvements on this device by adding features such as a motorized rotating camera, the new VOOC charger, a fingerprint sensor, etc. These features make OPPO a force to be reckoned with, and also show that the company is trying to branch out overseas. Here’s the writer’s review of the OPPO N3. First, let’s discuss its specifications.
In the front, the OPPO N3 sports a 5.5-inch 1080p HD touchscreen. It has a 16mp motorized rotating camera, a quad-core Snapdragon processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB ROM. Its operating system is the Color OS 2.0.1.
Appearance and Display Screen
Front
The OPPO N3’s body is made of aerospace aluminum. It sports a 5.5-inch LTPS touchscreen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. Its pixel density is about 403ppi. The quality is very clear and sharp.
Right side
Left side
SIM slots
Because the OPPO N3 has a rotating camera, the earphone jack and volume switch are placed on the right side, while the open switch and SIM slots are on the left side. As you can see from the photos, there are two SIM slots. One SIM slot is for 4G Micro SIM cards, while the other is for Nano SIM or TF cards.
Motorized rotating camera
The motorized rotating camera is a 16mp camera with dual-flash. It is also integrated with the speaker and sensor.
OPPO N3’s back
Furthermore, the OPPO N3’s back has a built-in fingerprint sensor. Just press it like a button to unlock your phone. It is very easy and convenient to use. It is also important to point out that it uses the VOOC rapid charger. It can be charged up to 75% in just 30 minutes.
Motorized rotating camera
At the launch, people were mostly concerned about the OPPO N3’s motorized rotating camera. How does it work? How long can it be used? How does it help the user? Here, the writer will answer these questions as well as others.
Rotating the camera is quite easy. Just lightly swipe your finger on the screen and the camera will automatically rotate. Furthermore, users can set the camera in different angles using the fingerprint scanner on the back, O-Click, etc.
As for how long the camera can be used, OPPO’s product manager has said that it can be rotated 250,000 times.
Of course, the good thing about a motorized rotating camera is that it has changed the way scenery photos are taken. Now, you can just hold the phone steady and let it take care of the rest. You can now take very good scenic shots with this type of camera.
Camera interface
Now, that we have talked about the OPPO N3’s new feature, let us talk about its camera interface.
At first, the OPPO N3’s camera interface looks pretty simple. The top left button allows the user to make the camera look forward or backward. The next button turns on the flash. The last one opens the settings menu. The top right button opens the photo album. Below it is the “Shoot” button. Lastly, there is the video camera button.
When you lightly press the “+” button, you can see more camera modes. Just click and install them.
Sample shots
Here are some photos taken using the OPPO N3’s camera.
The quality of the outdoor shots is pretty good.
The pixelation is great for photos taken a taken at a long distance. They are not as clear but they are still pretty good. You can still see the outline of the objects clearly.
The camera’s special features
Here are some pictures taken with the OPPO N3’s camera using its special features.
These shots were taken using “Automatic Panorama” mode, which is one of the OPPO N3’s biggest camera features, because of its use of the motorized rotating camera. When you want to take a photo of the entire scenery, just hold the phone in a fixed position and leave the rest to the phone.
You can also take 6524 x 4893 photos like the photo above.
This photo was taken using follow focus where you take the shot first and then focus.
Conclusion:
Now that I have introduced the OPPO N3, everyone should already have a basic understanding of this phone, as well as its very useful and fun rotating camera. The resolution and pixilation are great. It is one device that is worth considering.
As the launch date of the Meizu MX4 Pro approaches, more details are coming out regarding Meizu’s latest release. Recently, photos of what appear to be the MX4 Pro’s chassis were leaked on the internet. From these pictures, it seems that the MX4 Pro is bigger than the Xiaomi Mi4 and that Meizu has done away with its classic small round Home button, replacing it with a Home button similar to Samsung’s smartphones. This confirms rumors that they changed the Home button because of the MX4 Pro’s use of a fingerprint sensor.
Regarding the MX4 Pro’s other specifications, it will sport a 5.4-inch 2K display screen and use the Samsung Exynos 5 octa-core chip and Mali-T628MP6 GPU. It will also have a 20.7mp Sony rear-facing camera, 5mp front-facing camera, and 3GB RAM. It is rumored that three versions will be released: a 32GB version, 64GB version, and 128GB version.
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