It has been reported that the 799 RMB Honor Tablet Wi-Fi version will see a global release next week on the 23rd at 10:08 AM.
The Honor Tablet was first launched on August 24. Costing almost a thousand RMB and having powerful entertainment specs, it immediately became success in the thousand RMB tablet market. There is a 3G version which was first released on September 2, Wi-FI enhanced version (999 RMB/162.74 USD), and a Wi-Fi standard version which, as said earlier, will enter the market on September 23.
Huawei first announced the news yesterday on the Honor series official Weibo account saying that the Honor Tablet will be “fun and affordable.” It also said that it has an 8-inch 16:10 screen, thin body, and 4800mAh battery.
The Coolpad Y1 sports a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 960 x 540 which is not much but should do. It also uses the Snapdragon 410 processor which is also not bad. Users should have no problem using this phone for many everyday tasks.
The Coolpad Y1 is designed like most of Coolpad’s phones. The phone’s 5mp front camera is very useful for taking selfies. It also has a built-in beauty enhancement feature. As a result, taking selfies should be absolutely no problem. This should not be surprising as Coolpad has been recently releasing smartphones that work well with taking selfie shots.
The buttons at the bottom of the phone are designed just like Coolpad’s other phones. The HOME and BACK buttons are laid from left to right. There are no lights behind the buttons, making it hard for people to use the phone at night. When you press the buttons, the phone vibrates. This helps users avoid situations where they accidentally press the buttons.
The Y1 is completely white front and back. The back of the phone does not have a lot of extra features. It is very clean and simple. The phone’s 13mp back camera is located at the top part of the phone, and beside it is an LED light which automatically flashes when taking photos in dark places.
The Coolpad Y1 is NFC-supported. There is also a speaker at the bottom part of the back. Above is a China Telecom 4G logo.
Located at the bottom of the phone are a data port and a 3.5mm earphone jack. The phone’s body is very neat and clean. There are also the metal frames. Overall, this phone looks more fashionable than other devices in the thousand-plus price range.
This phone supports the China Telecom 4G network but does not support single-SIM. It also supports memory cards (up to 32GB at most).
The Coolpad Y1 also has a 2500mAh detachable battery that can last for about a day and a half whether you are making calls, playing games, or watching videos on your phone. Because this phone sports a 5.5-inch screen, it has a bigger body making it hard for the owner to use the phone with one hand. Nevertheless, the screen has great quality.
The Cool UI 5.5 OS is easy to use
The Coolpad Y1’s operating system is the Cool UI 5.5 which is based on the Android 4.4.4. It has a neater and simpler interface with many functions that should be good for everyday use. It is a more individualized and practical OS.
The screenshots of the Y1’s OS (above) show that the interface is more organized. It supports features such as file folders as well as App managers.
The Y1’s multi-tasking backdrop uses a “card-style” design. This makes it easier to manage the tabs on the backdrop. Click the “small broom” icon at the button to close all the apps that are open.
The Coolpad Y1 sports a 13mp main camera which is very common among Android smartphones today. This phone also supports programs such as HDR, beauty enhancement, etc. Name it and it is all there. The following photos were taken using the Coolpad Y1’s camera.
Not bad, right?
The usefulness of the Snapdragon 410 chipset
This section is about any performance issues the Y1 faces. Its processor is the 1.2Ghz Snapdragon 410 quad-core chipset. It also has 1GB RAM which is standard among smartphones in the thousands range. So, how does it fare when it comes to performance? Below are its results from the Antutu benchmark test.
The Antutu test encompasses memory performance, CPU performance, 2D/3D graphic performance, etc., making an evaluation of the phone’s overall hardware. The Coolpad Y1’s score in the Antutu test is 18402 which is acceptable.
The NenaMark is a tool that tests GPU processor performance in Android smartphone. It evaluates graphic performance through video demos. The NenaMark 2 is suitable for Android devices that use the PowerVr SGX 540 GPU and above. In the end, the Y1’s score in Nenamark test was 59.8fps which is also fine. It should be enough for users to play most cellphone games on the Y1.
Speaking of gaming, the Snapdragon 410 provides a good gaming performance. There is not freezing or such.
As for videos, the phone’s built-in video player supports the most common video formats. What is even more convenient is that you can create a separate window for the video you are playing. That way, even when you are surfing the net or texting someone, you can still watch your videos.
On Monday, it was announced that Huawei will launch the first cellphone in its Honor series to use China Telecom 4G, the Changwan 4. Today, someone leaked of the Changwan 4 in an online forum photos as well as screenshots that have information on the phone’s specs. The original thread has been deleted but the photos can still be found online.
The photos show that the Changwan 4 will use Qualcomm’s 1.2Ghz processor, the Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916), which is a 64-bit processor using A53 cores. It is particularly capable of saving a lot of power. The OS is the new 32-bit EMUI which is based on the Android 4.4.3.
One photo shows the Antutu benchmark results of the Changwan 4. It scored 19119. It also sports a 8mp rear camera (with LED light) and 2mp front camera. As for memory, it has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM (supports 32GB TF expansion card). It also sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 IPS HD screen and its measurements are 142.95 x 72 x 8.5mm. It is powered by a 2000mAh battery. As for the internet, it supports FDD/TDD/CDMA/GSM networks. Besides being a 4G phone, it also supports dual-SIM, Wi Fi (802.11b/802.11g/802.11n), Blue Tooth 4.0, GPS, and NFC.
iFeel is Veak’s new cellphone after the only U and it boasts great camera specs and a trendy design. The Veak iFeel sports a 8mp Sony IMX179 CMOS camera and is capable of many functions.
This device is available in many colors like red, yellow, blue, green, and white. Its thickness is less than 8mm. As for its specs, it uses the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core chipset, has 2GB DDR3 RAM, and sports a 5-inch 1080p Sharp display screen. It also has a 2300mAh battery, supports dual-SIM, and its OS is the Android 4.42. There are 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB versions. It costs at least 1999 RMB (325.44 USD).
This Monday, a new snapshot of the OPPO’s new phone called the N3 appeared online. As the name shows, it is part of the OPPO’s N-series which is focused on photography.
From the photo, it looks like the N3 will have a revolving camera like the N1 but unlike the latter, the N3’s screen will follow the very rare “scroll” design. There will be speakers on both sides of the phone and it will also have dual-LED lights.
Now, another concept photo of the OPPO N3 has appeared and it looks very reliable. It does not look very different from the N1 but it has two LED lights put together like the iPhone 6.
This afternoon, Xiaomi co-founder, Li Wanqiang, announced in his Weibo account that the company is getting ready to release a new 1499 RMB Hongmi flagship phone. There is no mistake. At the wake of the Meizu MX4’s success, Xiaomi is on the move.
As of now, nothing is known about its specifications, but it should use the MT6595 processor like the MX4.
As they continue to compete with Xiaomi, Meizu has proudly announced on the main page of their website that more than 10 million pre-orders for the Meizu MX4 have been made.
The Meizu MX4 has taken the entire industry by storm. Just 72 hours after its launch, about 4 million pre-orders were made. This grew to 7.7 million after 10 days. Now, just one week later, it has broken a record once again.
Gaming cellphone brand, 78 Points, has formally put its first device on the market. It is called the P01. This device combines cellphones and handheld gaming consoles into one device. It can even play PSP-level games.
The 78 Points P01 uses the MTK6592 octa-core processor which has a main frequency of 1.7GHz. It also has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It also sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and 8mp camera. It is powered by a 3000mAh battery. It costs about 1999 RMB (325.51 USD).
TCL amazed audiences at the IFA Conference with the Hero 2. This new device retains many of the things that made the Hero N3 great—high screen-to-body ratio, big screen, etc. It is one TCL’s heavy-hitters during the second half of the year.
The Hero 2 supports LTE networks. Its processor is the 2GHz MT6592T octa-core chipset. It also uses the MT6290 LTE Modem. In addition, it has 2GB RAM and sports a 6-inch display screen and 13mp camera.
It has been confirmed that Huawei will launch the first China Telecom 4G-supported cellphone of its Honor Series, the Honor Changwan 4, on September 22.
Sources say that the Changwan 4 will go on sale at Huawei’s online store a day after its launch and that users do not have to pre-order. No price has been announced as of now, but it is estimated to be somewhere in the thousands.
A few days ago, someone from Huawei released a photo purportedly to be that of the Changwan 4. It has a round-edged body and what looks like a leather-grain rear case. The photo looks like the snapshot of the Changwan 4 that was leaked much earlier. Also, the back appears to have almost the same exact design as the Huawei C8817E.
This phone might also be the Honor series’ first 64-bit device. It might sport a 5-inch 720p screen and 2mp/8mp dual-camera. It may also have a 2000mAh battery, 1GB RAM, and 8GB ROM, while its processor may be the Snapdragon 400 and its OS could be the Android 4.42-based EMUI.
On September 15, Pioneer launched its most powerful cellphone yet, the K88L 4G phone. It supports China Mobile/China Unicom 4G, 3G, and 2G networks as well as 5 modes and 13 frequencies. Its processor is the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core chipset.
The K88L is also NFC-supported. Besides supporting P2P transmission between NF phones, it can be used with NFC tags for many purposes such as making payments. It also sports a 5.5-inch 720p OGS screen and a 13mp Sony IMX214 camera, and also has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It runs on the Lewa OS.
A year after the release of the Mirror series, Haier announced plans to release a smartphone aimed at the elderly called the “A8.”
Besides having many kinds of features and a design that should attract older consumers, the A8 is also not as expensive as the A6. A few days from now, the A8 will go on sale at JD.
The A8 has a big screen panel and is painted with gold. At the bottom of the touch screen is the phone’s semi-circle “HOME” button.
The Haier A8’s operating system is the Android 4.4. The main apps are marked with large tabs on the main page. Shake the phone and an explanation of the menu pops up. It also has a smart voice assistant that can report the time among other things.
The A8’s processor is the MTK6582 quad-core chipset. It also has a 4.5-inch FWVGA display screen and 5mp camera. It is also powered by a 2200mAh battery and supports the TD-SCDMA China Mobile 3G network.
Its market price is 699 RMB (113.75 USD) but it can be pre-ordered at JD for just 499 RMB (81.20 USD).
Recently, Xiaowa Mobile has been preparing the release of its first device, the Xiaowa Phone. A lot of information has already been revealed about it.
After a part of its design was leaked, the first information on the Xiaowa Phone’s hardware was released. To everyone’s surprise, it will use MTK’s 64-bit octa-core LTE SOC, the MT6752.
Those familiar with MTK’s producs know that MT6752 is a processor aimed at the mid-end market. It is a more powerful replacement of the MT6592 in the 1000 RMB cellphone market. It is composed of 8 A53 CPUs, has a high frequency of 2GHz, uses the ARM Mali-T760 GPU, supports 1080p video and 1080p display screens, and its ISP supports 16mp cameras. It also integrates a multi-mode LTE modem and supports 5 modes.
Sources say that this phone may enter the market during the fourth quarter season, most likely, after October.
Today, it was revealed that Unistar will be the second company to release a 4G smartphone that uses MTK’s MT6732 64-bit quad-core processor (1.3 GHz).
This phone is called the Unistar X8. Since MTK’s official product roadmap shows that the MT6732 has a main frequency of 1.5GHz, Unistar must be using a low-end version (MT6732M). The X8 supports FDD-LTE, WCDMA, and GSM networks, and also uses the SGLTE audio solution. Furthermore, it sports a 5-inch qHD OGS display screen and has 1GB RAM and16GB ROM. It is powered by a 220mAh battery and its OS is the Android 4.42. As for camera specs, its front camera has 5mp, while its main camera has up to 13mp.
The Unistar X8 is a very thin cellphone with only a height of 6.5mm. It is also only 70mm wide.
Based on Unistar’s recent releases, the Unistar X8 might see an overseas release first.
Even as we enter the 4G Era, many companies are still releasing 3G devices. One of them is the Lenovo A399.
This 3G phone is compatible with WCDMA/GSM networks and also supports dual-SIM. Its processor is the 1.3Ghz MTK6582 quad-core chipset. It only has 512M RAM and 4G ROM. It also sports a 5-inch FWVGA display screen and a 2mp camera. Its OS is the Android 4.42. It is worth checking out the Lenovo A399 for its round appearance. The sides and back all have a big radius. Also, like a lot of Lenovo’s phones, the speaker and main camera are located at the left side.
From the side, you can see that the Vibe X2’s sides are made up of four bars of different colors. It is a very individualized style and something that look you would see on a cake. It even looks like a sandwich. No cellphone has had this kind of design before. It looks like Lenovo are targeting young consumers with this device by making more trendy and revolutionary designs. The rear cover is also available in four colors: orange, white, black, and gold. As for the specs, the Vibe X2 uses the MTK MT6595 octa-core chipset (2.0 GHz), sports a 5-inch 1080p display scream and a 5mp/13mp dual-camera, as well as 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It also uses the Android 4.4 OS with the Vibe UI 2.0 interface. You can also connect a mobile battery and Bluetooth sound box through the back of the phohne. The Lenovo Vibe X2 costs 399 USD (about 2500 RMB).
Not only after releasing the Grand SII and Red Bull V5, ZTE, in partnership with JD, released a new heavy-hitter called the “Xingxing 1.” Here are snapshots of the new 4G smartphone.
The Xingxing 1 uses the Qualcomm MSM8928 quad-core processor which has 1.6GHz. It also has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It also sports a 5-inch 1080p HD IPS display screen as well as a 5mp/8mp dual-camera that supports 1080p video recording. Its measurements are 139 x 69 x 6.58mm. Its OS is the Android 4.4-customized Mi-Favor. It is powered by a built-in 2300mAh battery that cannot be taken off.
Besides being a 4G-supported smartphone, it uses networks made of 5 frequencies and 13 modes (TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GSM), which can increase internet speed, It also supports 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and OTG.
The Xingxing 1 is available in white and black. There is also a black diamond version as well. The regular version costs 1399 RMB (227.68 USD) while the 32GB version costs 1599 RMB (260.23 USD).
Huawei CEO is very confident about their newly launched phones.
One of the higher officials from the China’s one of the biggest companies Huawei said that soon many of the smartphone companies are going to crash and burn. Shao Yang, head of marketing for the consumer business group at this China based giant, Huawei consolidation is unavoidable. The company is trying hard to bypass the global leaders like Apple and Samsung in the international smartphone market. In his interaction he said that the coming two years are very crucial for all the key players in the smartphone market.
The major share of the global market is with South Korea based Samsung and USA based Apple. They have a combined market share of above 37 per cent according to Q2 calendar. Huawei is the third largest company in the smartphone market. During the last quarter, the sale was doubled and reaching the 6.9 per cent share and exceeds the sales of Lenovo (5.4 per cent) and LG (4.9 per cent).
Shao has also mentioned that if the research and development of companies is not strong enough then they cannot produce innovative and high quality products. He also expressed his point of view on the current staus of the smartphone market by saying that there will be only two or three real players in this game in the future. Now the Huawei is keeping its eye on the number one position in the global market.
Shao said that South Korean Company Samsung has the “best” hardware with them and Apple got the “best” technology in software domain, but Huawei will reach the top because of its “best” connectivity.
It is good news for Meizu MX4 fans. Company has decided to launch the white colour variant of MX4. Currently, the company is offering only grey colour of the device, which is very sophisticated. The Meizu MX4 is made up of a great combination of alloys of aircraft grade and plastic. Reports suggest that white version this octacore MT6595 powered phone will be launched on 20 September 2014 in the market of China. But it is anticipated that the international market have to wait for some time for this new white phone.
This is not the only good news for fans of Meizu, but there are still some more happy surprises from Meizu under the veil. Sources have revealed that the company will be launching the new Meizu MX4 Pro very soon for the customers. This brand new MX4 Pro is supposed to exhibit the same features like body and camera of the currently available model in the market. But this new model will have a larger aperture and superfast processor of Samsung.
It is not only the android which has been successful in tablet industry, Windows is also showing its presence but at a relatively slow and steady rate. Till now, Asus was the only company which was associated with Windows operating system. But now China based giant, Lenovo is also not lagging behind. Lenovo has also joined the Asus. Lenovo’s Miix 3 8 tablet is an example of this move.
Lenovo has launched its most awaited tablet, Miix 3 8 in its native land China. Lenovo Miix 3 8 has 7.85-inch screen display. It exhibits 1024 x 768 pixel screen resolution, and a quad-core CPU of Intel with Atom Z3735F processor. It has a RAM of 2GB. It has 32GB internal storage memory, but this can be expanded any time with the help of microSD, 2 mega pixel front camera and 2 mega pixel rear camera. This new tablet from Lenovo has a battery backup for 7 hours as it has a 15 Watt-hour battery fitted in it.
It’s just not the high end specs of this new device, but it is also about the awesome and classy look.
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