Coolpad Dashen F2 is the pro version of Dashen F1 Powered with the latest 4G LTE version of Mt6592, and priced at just RMB999 yuan($162.7) in China.
Coolpad Dashen F2 Tear Down review
Meizu MX4 vs. Vivo Xshot: Camera comparison
Vivo is designed as a camera phone, but Meizu MX4 got the latest Sony imx220, which cellphone has the better camera, the MX4 (20.7mp) or the Vivo Xshot (F1.8 aperture)? Let’s take a look at the following pictures.
Sample 1: Nankai University badge, Automatic mode
Meizu MX4
Vivo Xshot
These shots are of the school emblem of Nankai Univeristy which was founded in 1919. Back then, it was called the “Nankai Private School.” Premier Zhou Enlai was one of its alumni but only studied there for a short time.
The pixilation in both photos are both very good. The carving and rails are all very clear. However, the Vivo Xshot’s shot is slightly brighter than the MX4’s due to its larger aperture.
Sample 2: A statue of Mr. Yang Shixian, automatic mode
MX4
Xshot
There is more of a difference here than the last two photos. The MX4’s photo is a bit reddish but the Xshot has a more natural color. For me, the latter did a better job in capturing the image of the stature.
Sample 3: One corner of the school’s flower bed, automatic
MX4
Xshot
The picture taken by the MX4 looks really nice. The coloring looks more natural and the entire photo is very clear. In the Xshot’s photo, the yellow flower looks a bit dimmer, probably because of the aperture. It seems that having a big light aperture does not always help.
Sample 4: Tianjian University’s public bikes, automatic
MX4
Xshot
From Nankai University, we head straight north to Tianjin University’s grounds. Near the buildings are two rows of bicycles that the University loans to students. I did not see any problems with both photos. Both of them look very clear and natural.
Sample 5: Tianjin Water Park, maximum zoom
MX4
Xshot
These two photos were taken after doing a full zoom on both phones. Personally, I think the MX4’s shot looks better than the Xshot’s especially since the characters for “Water Park” look much more natural in the former.
Sample 6: The Zhou Enlai and Deng Ying Chao Memorial (Zhou Enlai’s plane), automatic
MX4
Xshot
The plane in these photos is Zhou Enlai’s personal plane that was given to him by the Soviets. He used this plane many times to travel to countries such as Vietnam and India.
There does not seem to be much of a difference between both photos. However, the MX4’s photo shows more of the plane than the Xshot’s. The size of the Xshot’s photo could be smaller. If you want to take full scenic photos, the MX4’s probably is probably your best choice.
The Zhou Enlai and Deng Ying Chao Memorial (a car given by the Soviets), automatic
MX4
Xshot
This is where the Vivo Xshot’s F1.8 aperture’s advantage shows. After taking in more light, it takes a bright and clear shot of the car. The MX4’s photo has a few dark spots in it, but does not have any noise.
Sample 7: Guestbook, macro mode
MX4
Xshot
I’ll just leave it up to you to say which one is better.
Sample 8: Haihe Square, automatic
MX4
Xshot
Conclusion: Meizu MX4 and the Vivo Xshot take pretty high-quality photos based on these shots. The MX4’s camera has improved a lot since being upgraded from having an 8mp lens in the MX3 to 20.7mp. Because of its F1.8 aperture, the quality of shots taken using the Xshot’s camera are bright and clear regardless of whether you are taking night shots or panoramic shots. Both are good and are worth buying.
Colorfly’s new pocket hifi C4pro leaked
One day before the end of September, a series of photos of a mysterious device were posted online, getting the attention of Pocket HiFi enthusiasts. There’s a strong possibility that these photos are Colorfly’s new Pocket HiFi in 2014.
Considering the size of the display it most likely to carry an OS for a smart device, probably Android. And colorfly used metal material on it, a sure sign of high end device of colorfly. Therefore, it has to be something more powerful than the Android. The device will carry a 4.7-5.2 inches touch screen, the gold metal design is totally different from the black or grey design in the mrket. 
These photos were leaked from a factory in Guandong which has strong ties with Colorfly which produced the first pocket hifi in China, the colorfy C4.
PiPO T8 camera shots review
A good camera phone requires good lens that can satisfy everyone who wants to take photos. Take the PIPO T8 phablet for example. Its camera is covered with a lens kit. Today, we are going to review the camera by taking photos with the lense kit.
I took shot outside the window for a start. As a 13 megapixel the picture quality is really good .
Then, I put the wide-angle lens on the camera and set a short focal length, creating a wider field of view. Compared to the original photo, the depth of focus is longer and the field of view is wider. It’s also still as clear.
To test the T8’s lens more professionally, we put on the fisheye lens which is considered to be an “extreme wide angle lens” since it has a very wide visual angle. Compared with the original, the photos taken with the fisheye lens are a bit more shaky. It has a longer depth of field and angular field of view.
Overall, the T8’s 13mp camera lens is excellent. These pictures prove exactly what its outer lens can do.
Meizu MX4 vs. MX3: head-to-head review
The Meizu MX4 has been one of the biggest hits this season since its launch on September 2 with its higher screen-to-body ratio, new Flyme upgrade, and excellent design. So what improvements have been made from the MX3? Here’s our comparison.
The MX4 looks bigger than the MX3 based on their measurements. The former’s are 144 x 75.2 x 8.99mm while the latter’s are 139.0 x 71.9 x 9.1mm. The MX4 also seems to be thicker than the MX3. The former’s screen makes up 80% of its front cover while the latter’s only makes up 74%.
The Meizu MX4 has kept Meizu’s classic small round circle home button except it’s bigger. Another difference is that while you can swipe your finger upwards on the MX3’s home button to unlock it, you have to double click the MX4’s screen to wake it up.
The design of the bottom sides of both phones are almost the same except that instead of using the MX3’s classic “panda” design (black front/white back), the MX4 uses a grey/black design.
The top sides for both phones are almost exactly the same except that the MX4’s antenna is more visible. Its signal is also stronger.
The MX4 sports a new 2mp front-facing camera with wide-angle lens, giving it a wider viewing range. Even though the MX3’s camera is also 2mp, they do not have a wide-angle lens. As a result, the quality of photos taken using the MX4 is much better than the MX3.
The MX4 sports a rear-facing 20.7mp Sony IMX 220 camera with an F/2.2 aperture. It also has dual-LED flash. On the other hand, the MX3 sports an 8mp camera with F/2.0 aperture and single LED flash.
The MX4 (8.9mm thickness) is only .2mm thinner than the MX3 (9.1mm).
You need a tool to open the MX3’s rear case. MX3’s back cover is much more difficult to take off. The batteries are not removable though.
MX4 uses the latest Flyme OS version — the Flyme 4.0 while the MX3 still uses the Flyme 3.8.
Pioneer K88L tear-down
The Pioneer K88L phone, which costs 1799 RMB (293.04 USD), is one of the few 5-mode/13-frequency devices to use a processor from MediaTek. It also comes with an NFC function and Dolby Audio. It sports a 5.5-inch HD display screen, an octa-core processor, and 13mp camera.
Having said that, let us take a look at what this phone is made of. Behold! The Pioneer K88L tear-down!
This phone boasts a unibody design and you will need a tool to unscrew the rear case. Furthermore, the rear case and the phone’s body by a strong glue that makes it hard to separate them.
On the rear-case is a thermal graphite sheet which can temper the phone’s battery heat.
Here’s the NFC wire wrapped in a coil glued above the battery.
After unscrewing many bolts, you can take out the phone’s mid-frame.
The motherboard is located at the upper half of the phone where the battery takes up the most space.
The antennas are located on two corners of the phone.
Do you like to take nice scenic shots? Use the Pioneer K88L’s 13mp rear-facing wide angle camera (left). If you are vain and like to take selfies, use the 5mp front-facing camera (right).
Here’s the front side of the motherboard where most of the chips are hidden under a shielding case.
After taking off the shielding case, you can see the MT6169V chip in the middle.
At the upper part of the phone are the sensor and IC display chip.
The K88L supports Dolby Sound, and it’s all thanks to this.
And here’s all the components, from the motherboard and its chips to the cameras and cases.
Overall, just as you would expect from a Chinese cellphone company, Pioneer never forgets to add NFC chips and many others as well as producing such a sturdy phone.
What do you think?
Lenovo A936 leaked with 6-inch octa-core and 1GB RAM
Releasing so many cellphones is something to be expected from Lenovo. In China’s 4G Age, it’s no different. Soon, in partnership with China Unicom, they will release a dual-4G LTE cellphone that supports TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, and WCDMA/GSM networks.
Under the model number Lenovo A936, this new phone has already been listed in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website. The phone’s design is neat and clean. It is mainly white but also has a silver frame. Its measurements are 163.9 x 83.6 x 8.7mm.
The Lenovo A936 sports a 6-inch IPS screen with HD resolution. It has the biggest screen out of Lenovo’s 4G phones since the Z2 Pro. Its processor is a 1.7GHz octa-core chipset which is most likely the MT6592. It also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and sports a 5mp/13mp dual-camera. Its operating system is the Android 4.44. It also supports WCDMA, TD-LTE, and GSM networks.
Is Xiaomi going to form an alliance with Mozilla?
Recently, Twitter user, John Bernard, called Xiaomi the “fifth largest smartphone vender in Q2 2014” and that “three of the top nine” manufacturers “are now Firefox OS partners.”
Related: Mozilla is ready to release $25 USD Firefox OS smartphone
But who is John Bernard? It turns out that he is the Global Director of marketing at Mozilla and is in charge of promoting devices that use the Firefox OS around the world. Even though he did not directly say that Xiaomi will also use the Firefox OX, why did he bring them up? Could it be that Xiaomi and Firefox have already formed a partnership?
Right now, Xiaomi’s star products are the Mi phone and Red Mi. If they managed to attract WP and Firefox OS, then they could expand their product line.
Subor X7 has MX3’s panda design and round Home button
Recently, Subor’s new phone has been listed at China’s MIT under the model number, “Subor X7.”
Unlike the Subor X3 which mimicked the Mi 4, the Subor X7 mimics the Meizu MX3 in its panda design (black front/white rear) and having the round Home button located in the front panel. It is much bigger than the MX3, however.
Furthermore, the front camera lens and position are different from the MX3’s although there is not any clear information about that as of now.
Xiaomi iHealth blood pressure dock review
Xiaomi is no longer just a cellphone company. They have released all kinds of devices from the Mi Box to the Mi TV, from the Mi Router to the Mi Band… Now, Xiaomi has ventured into the territory for smart home applicances and medical devices.
On September 25, Xiaomi, along with Silicon Valley-based iHealth, formally launched a smart blood pressure dock which is said to be “completely compatible” with the Red Mi Phone and only costs 199 RMB (32.14 USD).
Related: Unboxing: iHealth Blood Pressure Dock
The Xiaomi-customized iHealth Blood Pressure Dock (model number BP3) only requires users to download its corresponding App to use it. It offers a Cloud synchronization feature that allows sons and daughters to find out their parents’ blood pressure on time.
For many of those who are not familiar with iHealth, it first began a partnership with Apple and created Apple Health which released devices such as a blood pressure monitors, and devices that check your blood sugar levels, etc.
Xiaomi releasing an iHealth Blood Pressure Dock is not just a spur of the moment thing. This month, they invested $25,000,000 on iHealth starting a partnership with the them. This is why the iHealth device was first compatible with the Red Mi.
This device can be connected to a computer by USB connector to charge it. Because it has a 400mAh battery, it can be fully charged in less than half an hour with a 5V1A adapter. After using it 54 times within 24 hours, it is still 71% charged, so it should last for an entire month.
To adapt it for Android devices, iHealth replaced the Apple’s Lightning Connector with a Micro USB port. In addition, they also added a rotating dock due to the fact that different phones might have different locations for their ports.
The port may be a bit too low so users should watch it for a while after they put their phone there. If it is loose, you can just have the phone lean on the base so that it will not fall.
After inserting the phone on the dock, the reset button will automatically light up. If it is green, that means that the dock is fully charged. If it is red, it does not have enough power.
Some may wonder if this device can charge their phone. The iOS version can charge an iPhone but the Xiaomi version does not.
A rubber cable can be directly connected to the dock’s charging port.
Power port
There are instructions on the armband.
To use the iHealth blood pressure dock, you need to have an Android phone that is compatible with it. This version has been advertised as “completely compatible with the Red Mi, Red Mi 1S, and Red Mi Note, as well as the Mi 2S and above.” This is mainly because the Red Mi’s Micro USB port is place right in the middle of the front and fits perfectly when inserted in the dock.
Because Xiaomi allows data transmission by Micro USB not the Bluetooth like the iOS, it is compatible with recently released Android phones that are OTG-supported. The writer tried it with the OnePlus One, Vivo Xshot, and MX4, and all of them worked.
Next, we will show how to connect this device with the Mi 4.
First, download and install the iHealth App on your phone. Afterwards, when you place your phone on the dock, your phone will automatically start the App and immediately go to the “Start measuring” interface. It is all very simple and old folks should not have any problems following these instructions.
Wear the armband around 2cm from your elbow.
Conclusion
As Xiaomi’s second health-related smart device, the iHealth blood pressure dock is worth the price. There is practically no difference between it and the iOS version except that it is 1/4th the price of the later and has Xiaomi’s classic style.
Compared to using blood pressure devices with their own screens, using the iHealth blood pressure dock may seem a bit of complicated, but it is only the process of connecting your phone that is somewhat troublesome. When you connect it, the App automatically starts. After you familiarize yourself with the entire process, you should be done measuring your blood pressure in just 2 minutes. Older folks should have no trouble whatsoever using this.
As for the results, the results are shown more directly. Not only does it show high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and heart rate in different colors, it clearly takes note where they are in the graph, and suggest what you should eat or drink. This device supports Cloud synchronization. It can make a graph based on the entire week’s tests which helps you monitor any problems with your body.
Pipo W3 hands on
The Pipo W3 uses the new 22nm Intel Atom Z3775D processor which has a frequency of up to 2.4GHz. It sports a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS display screen and 5mp rear camera with autofocus. It also has 2GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Regarding internet specifications, this tablet has a built-in 3G internet card.
Related: PIPO H3 to use MTK6592 4G chipset, becomes the first 4G tablet to use MTK processor
Chuwi DX1, The First Tablet with Rotating Camera
Recently, Chuwi introduced a new tablet with a 13mp revolving camera—DX1. Those interested can finally pre-order this tablet at JD.com on October 5 for only 799 RMB.
Related: Chuwi VX8, Android tablet with MediaTek MT8127 chipset
One of the most attractive features of this tablet is its 206 degree revolving camera, it’s the first tablet with this feature. Most tablets usually have a front and rear camera design where the front lens has lower pixels than the rear and does not have an LED flashlight. A rotating camera can make people take pictures from front as good as rear. You can take Self-Shooting without any problem and from any angle as you like.
Hasee X55 4G hands on
On October 28, Hasee released their first 4G smartphone, the Hasee X55. This phone sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen and 5mp/14mp dual-camera, uses an MTK octa-core LTE processor (MT6592+MT6390), has 2G RAM and 16G ROM, is powered by a 3000mAh battery, and runs on the kitkat OS.
Related: Price at RMB1999($325)! World’s first Wechat phone from Hasee
This phone is said to sport an aluminium-titanium mid-frame which is better than stainless steel and aluminium-magnesium. It is harder and more scratch-resistant the latter two. Its case follows a panda design (black front and white back).
The Hasee X55 goes on sale after the National Holiday break and costs 999 RMB (162.71 USD).
OnePlus 2 might Launch in 2015
NEVER SETTLE! and it is happening so. Back in April this year, One Plus One opened its curtains in smartphone market and gathered lot of attention due to its unusual invite system, still many are not able to get due to this and held all aces indeed. With this success the company released a low-cost, high quality ear-phone known as Silver bullets and now it hints at a successor that might get released in Q2 or Q3 next year.
A Reddit AMA session made it clear that , OnePlus 2(might be) will be out in Q2 or Q3 of 2015 by then Android L would be standard and this would run based on it. OnePlus even revealed that it’s considering a smaller device compared the 5.5-inch phone it released earlier this year. We’d love to see the company bring its software and hardware to a smaller screen.
You can even expect a OnePlus wearable device or tablet which might be released, according to discussion on Reddit AMA session. The firm said it’s not impressed by any smartwatch currently on the market, so you can expect a bunch of devices next year from this lad.
Vivo Funtouch OS 2.0 leaked, based on Android 4.4.2
Recently, Vivo introduced its next operating system, the Funtouch OS 2.0. This version is based on the Android 4.4.2 which has a simple design.
Related: Real Photos of vivo X5L leaked
According to Vivo CMO, @冯磊Alex, the Funtouch OS 2.0 uses a flatter design and the tabs have been redesigned. The quick menu that is accessed when sliding your finger upwards has been redesigned as well with better visual effects. According to Alex, the Funtouch OS 2.0 can support display screens for Vivo Y27 phones and up.
Mogu M8 Will Come with MTK octa-core, 5.5-inch screen, and 2G RAM
After the success of Mogu M7, Mogu recently announced that they would release the next cellphone in their M series which they brand as the “Folks’ Phones.” They named the phone as Mogu M8 and it will have a more stunning design and stronger specifications.
According to Mogu, the M8 will be powered with a 2GHz Octa-core cpu from MTK, which is clearly the MTK6592T. It will sport a 5.5-inch screen and 13mp Sony camera and have 2G RAM and 16G ROM. This phone will have a fingerprint sensor that people can use to unlock their phones. As for its appearance, it has a more upright design. It has red buttons. Its base is grainy.
Well the resolution of the screen hasn’t been released yet, is Mogu hiding something?
OPPO Color OS 2.0 released; has powerful energy conservation mode and single-layer desktop
Before China’s National Holiday break, OPPO launched the Color OS 2.0 standard edition in its forums.
Not only does the first version support the OPPO Find 7 (Standard and Lightweight versions); it also supports the OPPO Find 5 and the OPPO N1 (which has a revolving camera).
Related: How To Install Google Play Into Color OS On OPPO Find 7 And OnePlus One
The Color OS 2.0 standard version uses a single-layer desktop and reusable icons. It has a neat and simple look and is easy to use. Besides the desktop, it has a lot of animated features. You can redesign the desktop using hand movements. Most importantly, it has a high-level power conservation mode.
Infocus M2 has selfie camera with LED light as well as pre-shot beauty enhancement feature
As more people get into social media, more users are starting to consider the quality of photo features (especially selfie cameras) when buying new cellphones. Recently, a new phone called the InFocus M2 was introduced and is said to have great selfie functions and specs.
According to reports, the InFocus M2 sports a 8mp front-facing camera but this is not why it has great selfie specs. Besides have a high resolution, it also has an LED flash which should solve any problems in the background when taking a selfie. It also has an adjustable preview beauty enhancement feature that lets the user see the enhanced quality of the photo when framing a selfie shot. It also has a BSI CMOS rear camera.
The InFocus M2 sports a 4.2-inch 1280 x 768 screen, uses the Snapdragon MSN8926 quad-core processor, and has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It is powered by a 2010mAh battery and supports dual-SIM. It also supports TD-LTE+FDD-LTE dual-4G as well as TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, and GSM.
Meizu engineer: Next month, we will release a smart router
Recently, Meizu engineer cefanty made the following announcement in Meizu’s forums. “Our smart router is currently at the developing stage and there should be news about it next month.” Like Xiaomi, Meizu plans to enter the smart router market. It has already created a brand of smart furniture in Shenzhen. The following is a screenshot of the dialogue, followed by its translation.
Cefanty: (9/15) Thanks for your support. Our Shenzhen branch has already developed a series of smart home appliances and are wrapping up the Meizu ecosystem.
Nolongerafan: I don’t know what you are laughing about.
Cefanty: Our smart router is already in the developing process and there should be news about it next month.
