Runbo is one of those companies that produces waterproof smartphone. Their latest is the Runbo Q5S which is the successor of the Runbo Q5. It may seem that it is an upgrade of the original, but it actually isn’t.

The Runbo Q5S sports a rubber case and its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla glass. Every hole is protected from water coming in and the strength of the rubber ensures that this phone can run under a temperature between 20 and 60 degrees below zero. This is an IP67 phone which means that it can last 30 minutes against water for a depth of 1m.

As for why the Runbo Q5S is not an upgraded version of the Runbo Q5 is because it has lower specifications than the original. Its processor is the MT6589 which has 1.2GHz. It has a 4.5-inch OGS screen with HD resolution (1280 x 720), 1G RAM, 8G ROM, a 2mp/8mp dual-camera, 4200mAh battery, and the Android 4.2. It also has support for GPS, a thermometer, speedometer, etc.

The Runbo Q5S costs 2999 RMB (489.54 USD).

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After releasing the large iPhone 5S clone, the M787T, Aoson immediately released an enhanced version, the Mini 5 tablet, which is now on sale in Aoson’s section in Taobao.

The Aoson Mini 5 has the same design as the M787T and their measurements are exactly the same (200.9 x 136.8 x 6.9mm). Its mid-frame is made of aerometal.

The Mini 5’s chipset is the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core processor. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable). Its cameras have also been upgraded to 5mp and 13mp respectively and its battery is now 5000mAh. Its OS is the Android 4.2 and it supports WCDMA/GSM networks.

The most alluring thing about the mini 5 is its 7.9-inch OGS screen with 2048 x 1536 resolution and 326 PPI (retina level).

It costs 1099 RMB.

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PIPO released a lot of new phone tablets at the Taipei Computer Expo. Among them was the “fake” tablet, the T8, which has finally hit the Chinese market. It sports a 6.44-inch screen from AUO and uses AHVA display technology which, like IPS technology, has a visible angle of more than 178 degrees. It also has OGS technology and has 1920 x 1080 resolution.

The PIPO T8 also uses the MTK MT6592 octa-core chipset which has 1.7GHz. It uses 2GB DDR3 RAM. As for the ROM, there is a 16GB edition and 32GB edition. It also supports a 2mp/13mp dual-camera which is very powerful and is fuelled by a 3000mAh battery. It also supports OTG, a gyroscope, and other features. It supports WCDMA/GSM networks and dual-SIM. Its OS is the Android 4.2.

This tablet is more like a phone. It has a narrower, more straight, frame around the screen and has a separate receiver, speaker, and other features that most tablets do not have in their design.

The 16GB edition costs 999 RMB while the 32GB edition costs 1099 RMB.

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Recently, Coolpad launched a new cell phone in collaboration with China Unicom, the Coolpad 7275 which is obviously an upgraded version of the 7270 based on the number.

An entry-level product, the Coolpad 7275 is another low-end device with a big screen but its design is not so bad. It has a completely white body and sports a 5.5-inch screen. It is 78mm wide and 151mm long which gives a pretty good screen ratio. Its thickness is a bit more average though, measuring about 9mm. 

The Coolpad 7275’s 5.5-inch FWVGA display screen is its main selling point as its other specifications are only so-so. It carries the MT6589 quad-core chip which few phones carry now and has 512M RAM, 4GB ROM, a .3mp front-facing camera, a 5mp rear-facing camera, and a 2500ma battery. Its operating system is the Android 4.2. It also supports WCDMA/GSM dual-SIM and China Unicom 42M high-speed 3G internet.

While the 7275’s specs are far from great, it is very affordable as its official price is 799 RMB (129.61) while its above-the-line price is 560 RMB (90.84 USD).

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This year, Dbphone has been releasing new smart phones non-stop. Besides the 4G phone D Play, they will also release a phone with the model number “Dbphone T19.” This phone has a more fashionable design and pretty good specifications becoming one of Dbphone’s best 3G phones so far.

The Dbphone T19’s design is simple and nice and it’s available in black and white.

According to Dbphone, the T19 uses Mediatek’s MT6292M octa-core processor which has a main frequency of 1.4GHz. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB memory. It also sports a 5-inch screen, a front-facing 2 mp camera, and a rear-facing 13 mp camera. It does not have a very powerful battery, only having 1850 ma. It also supports TD-SCDMA and GSM dual-SIM and its operating system is the Android 4.2 OS.
Its quoted price in Dbphone’s official stores is 999 RMB (161.80 USD). If the information about the phone’s specs is true, then this is a pretty good price.

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Back in April, Intki made a low-key release for their octa-core phone, the E80, at the price of 999 RMB (161.80 USD). They later lowered it to 799 RMB (129.41 USD), and now, Intki is at it again. This time they lowered the E80’s price to 599 RMB. 

Overall, the specifications of the Intki E80 are very average. This phone runs on the 1.7 GHz MT6592 octa-core chipset. It has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and is expansion card-supported.  It has a pretty small screen measuring only 4.7 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720. It also sports a front-facing 5 mp camera and a rear-facing 13 mp camera but according to customer comments, not everyone seems to like them. The E80 is powered by a 1800 ma battery and uses the Android 4.2 OS. It also supports TD-SCDMA and GSM dual-SIM.

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When Newman released the ultra-slim octa-core K18, they said that they will later release a phone with a 6-inch display screen. Now, here comes their newest octa-core phone, the K6, which looks like a bigger version of the Dawei K18. 

The back of the K6 follows a three-level design. Unlike the K18, the K6’s main camera is located on the left side of the phone. The rear cover of the white edition is champagne gold. There is also a black edition.

The K6 sports a 6-inch 1280 x 720 HD display screen which is Newman’s biggest yet. It runs on the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core processor. As for memory, it has 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It also sports a 4mp/13mp camera and is powered by a 3000ma battery. It also supports dual-SIM (WCDMA/GSM) and uses the Android 4.2 OS.

The Newman K6 will be first released overseas for 219 USD (1400 RMB) and it may be released in China later.

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June had been a busy month for Huawei which not only released the China Telecom edition of the Huawei 3C but also the China Mobile and China Mobile version of the Honor 6 as well as the Huawei X1 customized edition. But it is not yet over as Huawei announced the other day that they will launch another device on July 30.

Huawei has not said much about their new device but did say that it will be a “work made out of sincerity,” which means that this device should have a high cost-performance ratio. Its specifications cannot be too great and the price cannot be too high.

It is still too early to come to conclusions based on what has been released so far but could this new device be the Honor Hol which was recently listed in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website. This phone has average specifications. It uses the 1.3GHz MT6582 quad-core processor and sports a 5-inch HD display screen. It has 1GB+4GB memory and its OS is the Android 4.2. It supports TD-SCDMA internet.

Will Huawei sell this device at the 599RMB (96.67 USD) – 699RMB (112.81USD) price range?

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To join the mid and low-end market, this year, HTC started selling a series of products, one of which is the HTC D616W which uses the MT6592 octa-core processor.

Although its initial cost was 1699 RMB (273.46 USD), HTC has recently started lowering it depending on the store. In Suning, the D616W is now 1499 RMB (241.27 USD) while in other online stores, HTC lowered its price to as low as 1200 RMB (193.15 USD).

It has a very thick version of HTC’s usual design. It has curved edges and the logo is located at the bottom of the screen.

As for its specs, the HTC D616W sport a 5-inch 720p IPS display screen and a 2mp/8mp dual-camera. Its processor is the 1.7GHZ MT6592 octa-core chip, and it has 1GB RAM and 4GB ROM. It is powered by a 2000ma battery and its UI is built on the Android 4.2. Users can now cut video clips among other functions, and it supports WCDMA+GSM dual-SIM internet.

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Recently, Huawei decided to promote sales for the Ascend G6 (TD-SCDMA/GSM/dual-SIM) by lowing its price to 1170 RMB. The G6 uses Huawei’s popular “double C” design. It is only 7.5mm thick and weighs 115g.

The Huawei Ascend G6 is available in eight colors and sports a 4.5-inch IPS display screen with a 960 x 540 resolution. Its processor is the 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 quad-core chipset and it has 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory storage. Ir uses the Android 4.2 OS and the new Emotion UI 2.0. As for camera specs, it has a 5mp front-facing camera and supports beauty enhancement.

The back has a very simple design. The main camera is located at the top left. Beside it is the phone’s LED light. In the middle of the back is Huawei’s logo.

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Recently, Uoogou released its new quad-core phone, the Uoogou X3. It has been listed many online stores as costing only 399 RMB which is surprising consithe phone’s features are pretty good considering its low cost.

According to reports, the Uoogou X3 uses the 1.5GHZ MT6589 quad-core chipset. Considering the frequency, this phone must be using the MTK6589 Turbo Edition. In addition to the 1GB RAM, it also has 8GB of internal memory storage. It also sports a 4.7-inch IPS display screen with qHD resolution and has a 2mP/8mP dual-camera. Its operating system is the Android 4.2 and it supports TD-SCDMA+GSM dual-SIM.

This phone is available in red, white, champagne gold, and black. It is 7.55mm thick. Despite its slender frame, this phone is powered by a 2800mha battery!

Pre-orders can be made at JD and will be sold on the 30^th.

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Ever since Nibiru’s first cell phone, the H1, made the company famous, many have been anticipating their next product. Recently, a lot of news has been coming that Nibiru’s new phone will be called the H1C.

Photos and information on the phone were leaked to the internet a few days ago. 

As the photo above shows, this mysterious device is has two colors and its design is similar to the H1’s. However, unlike the H1 where the micro USB port is located at the bottom of the phone between the front and back (see the photo below), in the new phone, the microphone and USB port will be located at the front side. 

There has not been any confirmation on what the phone in the first picture actually is but it’s most likely the Nibiru H1C. According to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the H1C will use a 5-inch display screen, have 2GB RAM, run on the Android 4.2 operating system, and its design will be similar to the H1’s.

Right now, Nibiru is hosting a photo taking contest and will give out a new products as prizes. Perhaps we’ll see the H1C sooner than we thought.

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Based on the photo, the Malata S500 looks like it can give the user a nice aesthetic feeling. The front side is completely black while the back and middle frames are blue. The back cover has a grainy design. The Malata S500 also has a more slender design, measuring 143.6 x 72.2 x 8.3mm.

From the model number, we know that the S500 will not be as advanced as Malata’s other new phone, the Sage S510, but its features are still pretty standard. It has a 5-inch HD screen, a 2mP/8mP camera, and 1GB + 16GB memory. It also uses a 2250mha battery and its operating system is the Android 4.2. Its features are more comprehensive. It supports OTG and sensory programs like a gyroscope.

According to official reports, the Malata S500 uses the MTK6582 quad-core chip. Surprisingly, the ad they released shows that it will support 4G internet. It will probably use the MT6582 LTE Edition.

If it’s true, then the Malata S500 will join the ranks of DOOV and ALCATEL as LTE phones that will use quad-core MTK chipsets.

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ZTE has recently released a white edition of their 3G smart phone, the U5S. Unlike the black and white color scheme used by the China Telecom N5S, it’s completely white except for the silver sidebars giving it a more trendy feeling. While ZTE has not made an official announcement on the U5S’s cost, unexpectedly, it is listed in JD with the cost of only 699 RMB. The U5S is worth considering more than the 599 RMB Q705U which has the same screen ratio as the former but does not have the U5S’ 5.7-inch 720p screen and powerful resolution.

The U5S also uses the MTK6589T quad-core processor which has a main frequency of 1.5GHz. It also has 1GB + 4GB memory and a 1mP/8mP dual-camera. It also runs on a 3200mhA battery and uses the Android 4.2 operating system.  It also supports an electric compass, TDS + GSM dual-SIM and Dolby audio.

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Due to the Sandy Hurricane yesterday, Google temporary cancellation of the planned Android conference in Beijing on the 30th morning, but unable to convene the conference, but did not prevent the release of the new Google product.

Google today released a new Android 4.2 operating system via online as well as entirely new generation Nexus series phones and LG Nexus smaretphone. There is small change to support new features of Google released Android 4.2 system.

Android 4.2 continue to adopt the name of the Jelly Bean, and support for tablet and mobile devices. The Android 4.2 has Android 4.1 overal aspect consistent and improved in some details, the new features include:

• Shooting panoramic photos
• Keyboard support sliding input
• Quickly set up account
• Gmail support text zoom
• Increase accessibility features: finger zooming, panning the main screen, increase the output of voice and gesture mode navigation designed for blind users
• Miracast support wireless display sharing
• Google Now View Gmail, flight information, suggesting important activities.

Interestingly, Google has added Apple iOS6 system to the panoramic camera feature, since many users use a very high frequency photographed, so the Android system update, which added a panoramic camera is also very necessary.

Phone input interface: users can continuously sliding keyboard, the phone will be identified according to the sliding track input text, this input will increase input speed, of course, may use this feature for the first time in the input accuracy relatively poor, there will be more good input experience familiar.

Notice in the phone’s interface, the user can quickly jump to the settings interface can also switch to a different phone usage patterns in the notification interface. The original switch accounts must be completed to set unlock interface, you can quickly switch between different accounts.

Miracast function games or video phone by wireless screen projection to a compatible TV, sharing becomes more simple.

The upgraded Google Now can greatly reduce the frequency of use of the mobile phone calendar function, because before the advent of the important dates, it will prompt you  with right information.

The Android 4.2 system overall improvement is not obvious, but these new features are more practical, the system will be built directly in Nexus 4 and Nexus 10, within the next few weeks, GALAXY Nexus and Nexus 7 will receive prompt for upgrade, As for the the system upgrades date for other Android devices can not be determined yet.

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Google did not say anything when they heard about rumors of the new features in Android 4.2, they are just a little laugh without explanation.

Android 4.2 is thought to have a new feature. But unfortunately, Google did not give clear response to the rumors circulating on the web recently, as well as gossip about the launch of the latest generation of Nexus which said will be released on October.

“Reading rumor sites …. LOL,” wrote Dan Morrill, one of the Android developers at Google when reading about rumor of Android 4.2.

Previously, we’ve revealed a number of features that may be present in Android 4.2, the information is obtained from various sources which claimed to be quite credible. But until now all these leaks can not ascertain the truth, Google was only able to ‘laugh’ without meaningful explanation.

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Android 4.1 JellyBean is indeed the latest Android operating system at this time, but as we have preached before, Google is preparing a new operating system which is Android 4.2 is planned to be included in the next Google Nexus smartphone.

Recently has revealed a new log that explains the existence of the Android 4.2 operating system which explains some of the new features that will be pinned on Android 4.2 with new Google Nexus smartphone.

Some new features include Google Play Online, other features are the features Customization Center roomates help users more personalized to set of Android device, Google Now will update, add the contents of the guidance on how to use and setting your Android.

We know Project Butter is intended to allow Android to become more fluid, more consistent frame rate, faster response; Android 4.2, Google Project Roadrunner to improve battery life.

Foreign media server log Android 4.2 has landed active duty Nexus hardware, including two new device has surfaced, one mobile phone, codenamed Occam; the addition a tablet device, codenamed Manta.

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