The version used for this unboxing is the 16GB version.
The Nibiru Jupiter 1’s biggest selling points are its 7.0-inch LTPS display screen and its use of the 1.7GHz MT6592H octa-core chipset.
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and is also the largest and fastest-revolving planet in the solar system. The Nibiru Jupiter 1 is also the phone with the biggest screen among Nibiru’s phones. Actually, it is much better to call it a tablet phone. Because it uses a 7.0-inch 1920 x 1200 display screen, enthusiasts for big screen phones should be pleased.
The Nibiru Jupiter 1 only sports a 2mp front camera but can still be used for everyday video chats.
As for the main camera, it uses a 13mp camera that supports auto-focus, photo-taking by voice command, HDR, and other features.1
It was recently reported that the high-end version of the Zopo MiniHei 3 will use the same CPU as the Meizu MX4, the MT6595 octa-core chipset. This version will also have 3G RAM and will be launched in 32 countries such as Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Malaysia, and Vietnam at the same time.
Elephone has announced a number of new devices lately which includes the affordable Elephone G6 smartphone. We already reviewed its sibling, the G5 a few days back and now, its time to take a look at the slightly costlier, but a lot faster option, the G6.
Elephone G6 is up for pre-order starting September 23 worldwide. Yes, you don’t have to be in China to pre-order the device as Elephone has made the device available in many countries throughout the world.
We were lucky enough to get our hands on this amazing device from Elephone. Here’s our first impression of the device.
DESIGN
We previously reviewed Elephone G5, the OnePlus One clone and praised its design. The newly announced Elephone G6 too is based on the same design, which is actually a good thing. The overall design looks premium and the slightly curved back actually helps you to hold it perfectly on your palm. This ergonomic design along with the soft touch material on the back makes it very easy to operate the device even with one hand.
The G6 is extremely thin too and at 7.6mm, its one of the slimmest Elephone handsets out in the market. Although the device features a 5inch display, the overall device looks compact with 143x71x7.8mm dimensions.
DISPLAY
Although pricier, the G6 is smaller than the G5. It comes with a 5 inch 1280 x 720p display up front which should be able to deliver sharp images and videos on screen. Given that G5 sports the same resolution on its larger screen, the screen quality will be better on the G6.
HARDWARE
Elephone has made sure that the hardware is top notch on the G6. The device sports a Mediatek MTK6592 OctaCore processor clocked at 1.7GHz along with ARM Mali 450MP GPU. You get 1GB RAM on board along with 8GB internal storage. Luckily, the memory is expandable via a MicroSD card up to 64GB.
It’s a octa core phone with 720p display, but Elephone G6 is listed for only $136.9 at giztop.com, never had an octa core phone priced so cheap.
CAMERA
Elephone G6 comes with the same 13MP rear camera found on the G5. Unfortunately, the company went with a smaller 2MP sensor for the front camera which is kind of disappointing. The less pricier version G5 comes with a 5MP front shooter, so we expected G6 to feature atleast this sensor.
Still the 2MP front camera managed to click good pictures even in dim light.
The camera quality isn’t that great, but still in normal daylight pictures were quite decent. Things got a bit grainy in low light, but we can’t really expect more than this from an affordable mid range phone.
Check out the gallery below to get an idea about the G6’s camera.
CONNECTIVITY AND SPECIAL FEATURES
The device comes with standard connectivity features like Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, MicroUSB, Dual Sim card slot etc. However the phone does have one special element which differentiates it from all other mid range phones. The G6 comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back which provides additional protection to the data on the device.
The small rectangular bar below the camera is the fingerprint sensor.
This is not something that you usually find in smartphones in this price range, so brownie points to G6 for this special feature.
As for the battery, we were a bit disappointed. The phone comes with only a 2,250 mAh battery which is less than what you get in most 5 inch smartphones in the market. However, it should be enough for a day long with moderate usage. Unfortunately, we couldn’t play with the handset to get an idea about the talk time on the device.
SOFTWARE
G6 comes with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS with the option of MIUI on top. There are a number of gesture controls on the device like double tap to wake, quick app launch from lock screen by drawing the specified letters, special finger print sensor based features etc.
The finger print sensor on the back provides additional security to the data on the device. You can unlock the device using the sensor, protect apps like gallery, messaging etc to keep your personal data safe. As we mentioned before, this feature is really the highlight of the device and we are sure many will choose the device just because it comes with the sensor.
In short, we like the new Elephone G6. It comes with a powerful Octa Core processor, a finger print sensor, a decent camera and the latest Android OS with special software tweaks. And this Elephone G6 is listed for $119 at giztop.com
The OnePlus One Cellphone Bamboo Limited Edition uses a natural bamboo woo as its outer shell. This material has enjoyed high demand among manufacturers. This version went on sale on September 23 and is available every Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Chinese E commerce giant JD.com as well as OnePlus’ official store. It costs 2599.99 RMB (423.18 USD).
In the international market, the Lenovo Vibe X2 costs 399 Euros (512.50 USD) and about 3100 RMB. In China, it costs 2499 RMB (406.90 USD).
The Lenovo Vibe X2 uses the MTK MT6595M octa-core chipset, composed of four A17 cores and four A7 cores. It also sports a 5-inch 1080p IPS display screen.
Regarding camera specs, the Lenovo Vibe X2 sports a 13mp rear camera. Its front camera has 5mp and a 84 degree wide angle lens. It supports real-time beauty enhancement, age recognition, and other functions.
Besides supporting 4G internet, it also supports dual-frequency WiFi which provides a higher internet speed. It also supports GPS and other location features.
The Lenovo Vibe X2 goes on sale in China on September 22 and comes in gold, red, and white.
A photo related to the ZTE’s upcoming V5 phone was recently “leaked” online through an official channel. This photo shows the phone’s screen panel. It looks it will still use the V5’s design with the round HOME button, and the return and menu buttons beside it. The volume button and power button are on the left and right side respectively, just like the first generation. From the picture, it looks like the new V5 phone may have a bigger screen than the previous generation.
It was reported earlier that the ZTE V5 upgraded phone may come out in October.
This morning, the 2999 RMB TCL Hero 2 flagship cellphone has gone on sale at the Suning shopping website.
The Hero 2 is a 4G phone that uses the 2GHz MT6592T octa-core chipset. It supports 5 modes and 16 frequencies and is compatible with TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, and GSM networks. It also supports China Mobile and China Unicom 4G networks. Unfortunately, it only supports single-SIM.
The TCL Hero 2 sports a 6-inch OGS touch screen with FHD resolution. It supports 6-points touch screen technology and its screen-to-body ratio is over 81.7%. It also has an audio chip and uses Nauticus speakers. Its rear camera is a 13mp SONY camera that has active lens. Its front camera has 5mp and an 86 degree wide angle. Accessories include a pen that can be used to write on the screen. It also has an LED desklight feature, Bluetooth cellphone, and other accessories.
As for memory, the Hero 2 has 2G RAM and 16G ROM. It is powered by a 3100mAh battery and its OS is the Kitkat. It supports NFC, a compass, an infrared sensor, etc.
On September 25, the first batch of ZOPO Mini Hei 3 will go on sale. Reports posted by ZOPO show that nearly 130,000 people have already pre-ordered this phone in the company’s official website. Those who pre-ordered can buy the phone for 999 RMB. After the first batch of phones are sold, it will cost 1199 RMB (195.43 USD).
After releasing the Mi Band, Xiaomi has released a smart blood pressure monitor in collaboration with Silicon Valley-based iHealth. This device will be sold at Xiaomi’s official store on September 25 for 199 RMB.
iHealth is the first company in the world to release a smart blood pressure monitor. These devices were sold in Apple’s official stores and online stores. Before Xiaomi, they only produced these devices as accessories to Apple devices. The iHealth smart blood pressure has passed the ESH2010 medical standard and is easy to use. Users will have to download the iHealth app. Place the Red Mi phone (It is best compatible with Red Mi phones, Mi 2S and above) on the device, and the app will automatically turn on. Then, put on the strap and click on the “Start test” button on the screen to measure your blood pressure.
This morning, OnePlus formally released its own earphones called the “Silver Bullet.” As expected, according to information published in the company’s official website, this pair of earphones costs 99 RMB and will go on sale on September 26.
According to OnePlus, this pair of earphones uses NPEI diaphragm can provide sound quality that is fit for the price. It also supports cable control and is compatible with the OnePlus One. A photos of the earphones were published online.
Users can check out the Silver Bullet earphones here
If anyone remembers the Lenovo Vibe X, Vibe Z, and this year’s Lenovo Golden Warrio S8, they almost look completely alike. This time, however, Lenovo has decided to break tradition for the X2 by following a multi-level layer design.
The so-called “Layer” design refers to the rarely-applied cellphone design that is used for the Lenovo X2. From the side, you can see that the phone’s phrame is divided into four sections (including the screen), each having a different color, resembling a rainbow. The screen is “hanging” above the second section. From the front, it appears that the screen is surrounded by a “rainbow” frame.
The USB port is at the bottom
The X2 has very clear edges and corners. The display screen’s 5-inch size also made the phone’s overall size more suitable. You can pull down the notification menu with just your right thumb. It also has a thickness of 7.27mm.
Magnesium Alloy unibody
The Lenovo X2 sports a 5-inch 1920 x 1080 display screen. Considering the body’s size, it is not a big screen although 1080p is within industry standards. Overall, these are fair measurements and there is a balance.
5-inch HD screen
Above the screen, we can see the phone’s 5mp front camera. The front of this phone does not carry Lenovo’s logo. Below the screen are three buttons for background lights.
The power and volume buttons are located at the phone’s right side, and not only is this phone made of metal but follows a laser concentric design. The frame and back are made of magnesium alloy with a fine texture. Because it is a unitary body, the back cannot be taken off. As a result, a dual-SIM dish can be pulled out. It supports micro SIM and nano SIM cards. It also supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM.
The magnesium rear shell went through a meticulous sandblasting process. It does not have any grainy texture. It provides great protection against leaving fingerprints and skidding. The 13mp camera and LED light are located at the upper let side. The phone is powered by a 2300mAh battery.
Vibe UI 2.0
The Lenovo phone X2 uses the Android 4.4.2 OS and its UI is the Vibe UI 2.0. The following illustrates the special features and highlights of this user interface.
When you swipe your finger upwards at the unlock screen, you can unlock the phone. When you swipe it sideways, you can change the unlock screen’s wallpaper. After unlocking the phone, you can see that the Lenovo X2 cancelled the secondary menu’s design, but still retains the secondary menu’s icons. When you click them, the background picture will not be blurry. When you click the menu button, the theme and wallpaper interface will come out. So many sources can be changed. Some are free, and some are not. The users can choose.
This year, it has been necessary to add smart motion sensors. The Lenovo Phone X2 offers a selection of mobile sensing functions. For example, when you open your phone, you can press the volume button on the right to also brighten up the screen. Furthermore, you can also take photos quickly. When the screen is black, you can quickly double click the Home button to take photos.
The Le series apps have a long history and now comes with new features. There are now many third-party apps at the Le store that are available for download, and can also notify the user of updates on security software. Le Security provides anti-hacking protection, system improvements, and a software uninstaller. It is very easy to use.
Super Camera 4.1 software offers high-quality photos
Next, we will take a look at the Lenovo X2’s camera. Its Super Camera software has now been upgraded to 4.1. How is it?
The biggest change in the Super Camera 4.1 is that it is simpler. Earlier versions had 24 types of filters. Although there was a lot to choose, it was still hard to pick one. The Super Camera 4.1 makes this easy but reducing it to half. This increases the number of uses of 12 filters. As the photos show, these filters may add a special charm to them.
The quality of the photos taken by the X2 is great. They are very clear whether they are taken indoors or outdoors. The colors are also a bit more natural. The closest focal distance is about 8cm, making it impossible to focus if you are too near.
Video and Music
MT6595M amazes
This processor has received more than 45000 points in the Antutu 5.0 benchmark test.
Netizen @加哥Chage said in Weibo that the Meizu MX4 phone that he got had no power button and also posted his receipt.
“I did not do this. I did not break my MX phone. But the MX4 that you gave to me is broken. The phone has no power button. Even though something must have gone wrong when it was manufactured, you still released it. I am not mad, just very disappointed.”
From the photo, you can see that the this MX4 has no power button and the sticker at the back has not yet been taken off.
In response, Meizu vice-CEO, Li Nan, said, “I am sorry. We will contact you to return it. Our public relations manager has already sent you a letter. We will also examine any problems at the production line.”
According to the last picture by the leaker, Meizu MX4 YunOS version has only 727MB is available out of 2GB ram, but we didn’t know if he had closed all apps or not. Could YunOS be a big RAM hogger?
While virtual reality is far from mainstream at this point, we’ve been hearing about it more and more in the news. VR doesn’t always mean expensive devices like the Occulus Rift, or even Samsung’s mobile-oriented Galaxy VR. Back at I/O 2014, Google showed off “Cardboard” a do-it-yourself kit that utilizes a piece of cardboard with a magnet, a rubber-band and a couple pieces of plastic.
Though it is a Macgyver-style contraption, Cardboard actually works, though Google doesn’t sell the device, instead only offering up instructions for building your own and giving developers an SDK kit so they can make their own VR experiences. For those that would like to try Cardboard without having to source your own pieces, however, there have been a number of places that have offered a DIY kit with all the necessary components but a new deal from TinyDeal gives you Cardboard for the cheapest price to-date, $3.66 with free shipping.
For those wondering a bit about what devices work with Cardboard and what app experiences are out there, you’ll find a list of apps and other details over at Reddit. As for devices, the only handsets discovered to be fully compatible with the cheap VR headset are the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Moto X, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Nexus, but there’s a number of handsets that at least partially work with the low-cost tech.
Since its establishment, Elephone has always had one goal in mind: to make affordable phones that have high Specifications that meet individual needs. Indeed, this has become evident over the past several months. The P-Series brand that we recently released has received an overwhelming positive feedback from all our agents and customers around the globe. This, one would say, is a tremendous achievement, yet to us, we are just getting started! There is still a need for us to think into the future and return with immense surprises to the world of technology.
For reasons such as those mentioned above, we hereby announce the “Debut of G6” that is slated for the 23rd of September. The G6 has a whole lot of surprisingly new features such as Fingerprint scanner, a resiliently strong Octa-Core processor that runs at supersonic speeds and a strong internally built 13 Mega Pixels Camera. The plan is that 3(three) Elephone agents will initiate this huge pre- sale globally between September 23rd to October 15th this year. We are proud to announce these agents as Coolicool, Focalprice and Eternal Team. The normal market price of a G6 is around USD 149.99 but the price during this debut has been slashed to USD 146.99 and a free 16GB TFCard with every single purchase!
As cellphone manufacturer, ZTE Mobile has released many 4G smartphones at the right time and place. Among them are the ZTE Q802D and Q508D. How are these phones?
Regarding hardware, the ZTE Q802D uses a 1.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor, sports a 5-inch 720p display screen, supports China Unicom/China Mobile dual-4G networks, and has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM.
As for camera specs, this phone sports a 5mp/8mp dual-camera.
Besides the Q802D, ZTE also introduced another entry-level phone, the Q508D. This phone runs on the Qualcomm MSM8916 quad-core processor which has 1.2GHz. It also sports a 5.5-inch 854 x 480 display screen and has 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM.
This phone also has a white panel which goes well with the silver body. This phone’s main camera has 5mp. It also supports China Mobile/China Unicom dual-4G. It is powered by a 2300mAh battery.
With changing time, it is becoming important for smartphone companies to explore something diverse and unique. This is the reason for enhanced interest of these companies towards smartphone compatible health devices. Health devices like heart rate monitors and glucose meters have already been started being explored by the companies. These are the advanced and modern technologies which is need of the hour.
The most famous and successful smart health device maker is iHealth Lab Inc. The company is very innovative and do a great amount of research in this field of smart healthcare devices. Now, the company have revealed that they have received and secured around $25 million as a venture investment from the China’s leading smartphone maker, Xiaomi Ventures. Xiaomi has invested in the very first round of institutional funding. Xiaomi Ventures has made this great move a few days back only. The smart health device maker, iHealth, will be using this capital to amplify its global network. With this much amount of investment they can really advance their innovation. The company is anticipated to invest some capital also in sales and marketing resources.
Yi Liu, chairman of Andon Health Co. Ltd., the parent company of iHealth, said that this massive venture and collaboration is definitely going to facilitate the innovation at global level in the smart mobile healthcare category. He also mentioned that this venture will provide new directions and abilities to pick up the pace for growth.
The company has already proved its competence by launching wireless technologies like BP monitoring device and blood glucose measuring device.
ZTE has massive plans in its head for grabbing the U.S. market. ZTE has openly challenged Xiaomi, the leading and most popular Chinese smartphone maker. According to Lixin Cheng, the CEO of ZTE U.S. operations, the company has a target of increasing the sale twice than before, this year. The next plan is to bypass and go one step ahead of LG. LG has been at number 3 position in U.S. market. ZTE wants to dethrone LG and wants to fetch that number three spot.
The current position of ZTE in smartphone market is a bit confused. ZTE says that they are just a step down than the LG, i.e. they are at number four in U.S. smartphone market. But the data and market analysis by ComScore data in July didn’t include ZTE even in the top five positions. LG was at third position in this list. Reports suggests that ZTE is facing a dark phase in China as it has been removed from the top 5 smartphone companies of China. The CEO of US operations, Cheng mentioned that the ZTE has set up milestone by selling 10 million ZTE smartphones in the U.S. market during last year and now the company has aim to reach the target of 20 million. To achieve its goal, the company has planned to launch a diverse range of mixed range products, like ZTE cool, ZTE Nubia 5S Mini, etc.
A few months back, ZTE was thinking of increasing its advertising and marketing budget in the U.S. to $120 million. For this, the company has signed a deal with a well-known basketball team – Houston Rockets.
The smartphone market is all flooded with Chinese brands. These China based mobiles have proved their potential in the global market. Everyday there is some new smartphone in the market. The competition has increased like anything. Xiaomi is one of the leading smartphone makers from China. Meizu is also one of the potential companies from China in smartphone domain. Meziu and Xiaomi are at a tough face off competition. This competition has now taken a shape of comments and words. These word fights have given important and interesting news to users. This news is about the Meizu’s future brand new mid-range series of phone.
The China based player, Meizu have already released Meizu MX4 in the market. The phone has accepted well by the users because of its premium features. But the company has promised its fan that they will release at least four android smartphones in the year. But till now only one has been launched. People are eagerly waiting for the rest. Rumours are there that Meizu is all set to release its next sensational phone, Meizu MX4 Pro. This will be the most amazing flagship smartphone from the Meizu.
The higher officials of Meizu have recently posted on Chinese website, Weibo, about a device which is low-price range smartphone. They have given a clue that the work for this device is at its pace. This device is anticipated to be a a competition to popular Xiaomi Redmi range. The device is anticipated to be the Meizu MX4 Mini. The device is expected to be a dual Sim phone.
It will be very interesting to see the fight of Meizu MX4 mini vs Xiaomi Redmi.
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