With the Huawei P7 of sapphire glass screen, Huawei finally becomes one of the “Members of Sapphire”, and also it is announced that P7 sapphire glass screen version will be the first domestic sapphire screen mobile phone put into market.Compared with the normal glass, sapphire glass is of better strength and scratch resistance, and the mobile phone screen shall be more wearable. However, the production cost for sapphire glass is much higher generally, and normally it is used for premium product, while at present it is also used for normal smartphone.

It is said that the sapphire glass is made as follows: make a massive sapphire glass by melting pot, then cut into slices with the thickness of hundreds of  micrometers by traditional technology, finally install the sapphire glass for  the products, so the higher requirement is needed for the processing device, which increased the production cost.

Yu Cheng Dong, the CEO of Huawei, said that the P7 sapphire glass can be available firstly due to earlier layout in sapphire industry, which means the overall technology level has been set according to the corresponding standards.

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Huawei appears to realize that 5 inches is the perfect height for the mobile phones, after experimenting with different sizes and forms. The next phone is heading for 4.9 inch.

The new phone which has been codenamed “Mulan”, has improved the performance with octa-core 1.3 Ghz Kirin processor. This is native chip of Ascend, although the clock speed is not very impressive. Despite this the level of oomph was measured by AnTuTu was just below the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon and above the Nvidia’s Tegra 4.

Although, the Tegra K1 and Snapdragon 805 are higher in performance than Kirin 3630, but this is negligible. Similarly, these test mean less in the real world, so Huawei is still able to cast impressive image.

Additionally the 3 GB RAM is alluring. While the Full HD resolution compensate for the QHD. Android Kit Kat 4.4.2 runs the phone functions smoothly. The 16 GB ROM seems a bit less, but that is not an issue as the memory can be extended.

The icing on ke is the cake is all-aluminum chassis, which was showcased recently by Huawei. The Mulan with a reasonable price tag may give tough fight to Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC.

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It’s a buyer’s market when it comes to affordable smartphones and it’s rapidly expanding with the rise of the China phone. With ever more Chinese firms joining the race and vying for the throne, get the lowdown with this 4-way China phone showdown.

 The Huawei Ascend P7 with its flagship credentials is arguably the most well known of the four phones, both in terms of the manufacturer and press attention. Our phone comparison will feature the Huawei Ascend P7 going up against the Neo M1, iNew V3 and Zopo ZP1000. How do these young pretenders stack up? Let’s find out.

Huawei’s flagship Ascend P7 brings premium credentials

Design

For 2014, slim is definitely in. Showcasing premium credentials, the Huawei Ascend P7 shares the design language of its predecessor and boasts a depth of just 6.5mm. At 124g, this lightweight flagship features Gorilla Glass 3 front and rear, a double-glass unibody and aluminum sides for a classy combination. Light and superslim, Huawei’s flagship checks many of the right boxes.

The Neo M1 boasts similar premium appeal with an aluminum body that measures just 5.99mm thick, making it the slimmest of the four phones despite a weight of 148g. Wear-resistant third generation Gorilla Glass protects the screen with the manufacturer claiming a 40% reduction in visible scratches.

Joining the catwalk is the svelte iNew V3 with a super slim profile that’s just 6.55mm and weighs just 128g. The V3 takes a leaf out of Sony’s OmniBalance design book however, unlike the metal and glass that defines the Xperia models, the V3 utilizes a plastic shell to minimize weight.

As Zopo’s flagship phone, the ZP1000 measures 143.9mm x 72mm x 7.2mm with a weight of 150g, making it the least slim and heaviest of the phones – however, size and weight are relative and the ZP1000 still conforms to an ultraslim form factor.

The Neo M1 offers solid features at the mid-price bracket

 Screen

The defining feature of today’s phones is arguably the screen and Full HD is considered mainstream for bona fide flagship status.

While all four phones provide a 5.0” display, the Huawei Ascend P7 offers 1080P (1080 x 1920) at a mouth-watering pixel density of 455ppi that exceeds even the Galaxy S5’s 432ppi. Viewing angles are wide with good color reproduction and an excellent contrast ratio. Coupled with top notch image quality and decent sunlight legibility , the Ascend P7 offers a superb viewing experience.

In comparison, the iNew V3, Neo M1 and ZP1000 all bring 720p resolution (1280 x 720) and a still-respectable 326ppi to the table, although the displays look somewhat lackluster compared to full HD goodness.

Raw Power

All of the mobile phones bring plenty of horsepower to the party.

The Ascend P7 utilizes Huawei’s custom HiSilicon Kirin 910T chipset under the hood, pushing four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A9 cores. This compares favorably with the MediaTek MT6582 chipset (1.3GHz quad-core) from Q3 2013 powering the Neo M1 and iNew V3. The Zopo ZP1000 features a MediaTek MT6592 (1.7GHz Cortex-A7 Octa Core) under the hood to ensure apps, games and multimedia shine.

All four devices offer dedicated GPUs (either the ARM Mali-400 MP2 or ARM Mali-450 MP4) for enhanced graphics performance however only the Ascend P7 offers 2GB RAM instead of 1GB. Power users will definitely appreciate the extra memory of the Ascend P7 at reducing lag during app switching and heavier multitasking scenarios.

With Sony-inspired aesthetics, the iNew v3 is quite the looker.

Operating System

The Ascend P7 comes with Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat pre-installed with the EmotionUI v2.3 overlay. The homebrewed interface design eschews the modern design of vanilla Kit Kat for a flat, more utilitarian appearance; the app drawer is completely gone however the overall responsiveness and customizability of Android remains.

In comparison, the other three handsets run the older Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. The twist to the tale is the dual OS offering of Neo M1 that pairs Android with Windows Phone 8.1. Presently, the official site states that the latter is “not available yet” and “will be finished in a few months” so Android 4.2 is the only flavor available.

Camera

The increasingly competitive nature of smartphones means that manufacturers have upped their game significantly and all four handsets are a case in point.

The Huawei Ascend P7 features a 13MP shooter supported by single LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, 360 degree panorama and HDR. Photos appear crisp and sharp thanks to the built-in camera module and the class-leading 8MP front camera should keep selfie fans happy especially with its onboard selfie mode. There’s also a “groufie” panoramic mode for those who enjoy group selfies. Both cameras are capable of capturing 1080p HD video at 30fps.

Neo’s M1 offering also incorporates a 13MP camera with LED flash utilizing a Sony Exmor RS series sensor with a 5MP front camera in tow. Following suit, the iNew V3 offers a 13MP rear camera as well as a multi angle mode where you can take shots around a target which you can move around during editing. The ZOPO ZP1000 brings a 14MP rear camera capable of 1080p HD video at 30fps along with a 5MP front facing camera.

All the cameras would be ideal for all-purpose snaps and, in the absence of special features from the likes of Nokia, the convergent nature of mobile camera technology means that all but the most strict purist will have issues with any of the cameras.

The ZP1000 is excellent for demanding power users.

Battery

Battery life has come along in leaps and bounds with incessant capacity-creep. The Huawei Ascend P7 houses a non-removable Lithium-Polymer 2500mAh battery. Online tests on battery use place the P7 at around the average level although a lot also depends on the individual usage cases.

Naturally there is a careful balancing act imvolved when bringing larger screens, high resolution and powerful CPUs into the mainstream. Manufacturers now understand the importance that customers place on battery life resulting in dedicated power saving modes in each phone.

The Neo M1 and Zopo ZP1000 both come with a non-replacable 2000mAh Lithium battery. This compares to the iNew V3 has the smallest capacity at 1830mAh although it is replacable; some early adopters on the iNew bandwagon have noted that it’s “a struggle to get a day out of the battery”.

Storage

The built-in internal storage capacity is par for the course with all four phones. Multimedia fans will be pleased to hear that the Huawei Ascend P7, Zopo ZP1000 and iNew V3 all come with 16GB onboard ROM out of the box, while the Neo M1 offers 8GB as standard for your storage needs.

It’s worth noting that the Zopo ZP1000 has non-expandable storage, you’re limited to the 16GB, while the Ascend P7, Neo M1 and iNew V3 all provide support for external cards up to 32GB.

Depending on your own requirements and the size of your multimedia collection, this may impact your purchase decision.

Price

The Ascend P7 comes with an RRP of $620 (based on €449) making it the most expensive of the four devices however you do get true flagship features for that price. With an expected release date of June across 31 markets, the P7 will be available in black, white and pink.

Undercutting the P7 by some margin, the Neo M1 has a presale price of just $179.99 at the official online store, or 999 RMB. An intro price of just $99.99 based on a special 50% discount for the first 500 customers predictably saw the phone being out of stock almost immediately.

The iNew v3 matches the M1 with a $179.90 price tag quoted on iNew’s official site and is available to buy now in black, white and gold.

Last but not least, the Zopo ZP1000 is priced marginally higher at $259.99 at the online Zopo Store (for that you also get a free gift package) and the handset available in either blue or gold.

Early Verdict

From a purely tech-oriented view, Huawei Ascend P7 brings an impressive spec sheet and a superslim profile that trumps the other pretenders to the throne; however, within the premium price bracket, it faces serious competition from the usual suspects including Samsung, Sony, HTC and Apple.

At around a third of the Ascend P7’s price, the other three Chinese phones are comparatively affordable with solid, though similar, feature sets for tremendous bang for your buck. They still vie and jockey for position in an increasingly crowded mid-range market space.

With only marginal product differentiation, most users will be content with any of the four offerings. Individual usage cases and personal preferences will naturally apply in determining purchase decisions. However if you want a Chinese phone that scores well in almost everything, you could do worse than the Ascend P7 although be prepared to pay a king’s ransom for it.

Top Slim Phones: Huawei Ascend P7 vs Neo M1 vs iNew v3 vs ZOPO ZP1000

This is my first article for GizmoChina, so I would love to hear from the readers. Which of the four phones take your fancy? Or do you have your sights set on another one? Let us know in the comments below.

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Huawei has been unveiled their new flagship smartphone, Huawei Ascend P7. he phone will be officially open in the market and offers with 2888 yuan price tag or around $463 USD.

An now Huawei has been unveiled their new video commercial, the video title is In the mobile phone market on the occasion , Huawei has released P7 China, ads, called “君子如兰” this video is targeting for Chinese consumer.

Through the video comercial, we can see the smarphone is look more elegant and has nice body design, in addition with large screen size, the phone is also has nice camera feature and good camera capability. Since the camera is packs with 13 megapixel rear facing camera with capable to take the picture in low-light environment.

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Ascen P7 vs Nexus 5

Huawei has entered the high-spec smartphone market with its latest version of smartphone Ascend P7. Let’s compare it with its high-spec competitor by Google, the Nexus 5.

Screen and Display
Huawei has 5”  screen as compared to Nexus 5’s 4.95”. Both the phones have similar pixels, that is 1,920 x 1, 080. PPI or pixel per inch are also similar. Both the phones sport IPS LCD.

RAM and CPU
Google has more robust CPU, with 2.3 Ghz in Nexus 5. The Huawei has a little less robust at 1.8 Ghz. Both the phone has same amount of RAM, that is 2GB, although.

Dimensions and Weight
the Ascend 7 has dimensions of 139.8 x 68.8 x 6.5 mm size. The Googles Nexus 5 has almost similar dimensions except the thickness which is 8.6 mm, the width and breadth are 137.8 x 69. 2 mm. The
The Ascend P7 feels like a flat out and lighter version of iPhone.

Battery and Power
Huawei has won the battle in this aspect. Huawei has 2,500 mAh. But unfortunately this transferred into power per say due to some reasons. Huawei admitted its phone will get 14 hours of talk time from fully charged battery as compared to Nexus 5’s seventeen hours.

Cameras
Huawei Ascend P7 beats Nexu 5 in this arena. 8 Megapixels front camera and rear camera of 13 Megapixels, Ascend 7 beats with a wide margins. Nexus 5, has front camera of 1.3 megapixels and rear camera of 8 megapixels.

 Memory and Pricing

Huawei priced its Ascend P7 at €449 or £367, although UK price has yet to be announced and not certain. Google priced its phone at £299s , which has been hailed keeping in view its high-specs. Both the phones has memory of 16GB. Nexus 5 can be extended to 32 GB.

Huawei outshines the Nexus 5 in terms of camera technology, whereas the Google’s Nexus 5 with high-specs and less price seems instant choice for buyers.

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s expected Huawei launched its newest Android flagship smartphone, the Ascend P7. Its design is similar to the previous version Ascend P6. But this model has more features than its predecessor Ascend P6. It has 5” 1080p display. It also boosts 8 MP front camera and 13 MP rear shooter camera with f/2.0 aperture size. the front camera can take panorama images.

It is powered by 1.8 Ghz quad-core processor which is encased in 6.5mm thick frame. It has 2 GB of RAM, Extendable memory to 32GB microSD card. Its original memory is 16GB. The battery is 2500mAh gives long talk time. Gorilla Glass 3 on both the front and rear.

That was hardware specs, now lets look at software. Huawei comes in built Android 4.4.2 KitKat alongside its own Emotion UI 2.3 . This comes with many applications such as Image Signal Processor ISP that gives control over different camera settings.

Also included with Ascend P7 is Super Power-saving mode that will start itself when the battery is less than 10 percent left. Once on the system will dim the screen and allow only vital phone functions like voice call and contacts. Huawei contends this 10 percent battery capacity can last for 24 hours.

The colour of Huawei Ascend P7 will be black, white and pink. It is to be sold at €449. The device will be launch in the market in May in only a few countries which include china, the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. The company said that the Ascend P7 will be launched later in other markets, but did not specify as to when it will be launched.
The Ascend P7 includes all of the features that you did expect from a modern front runner Smartphone. The main and front cameras are two biggest features of the device, the exclusive 8- megapixel front- facing shooter and its panorama mode, takes the full responsibility to attract all the self addicts out there.

So now that formally précised what do you think of the Huawei Ascend P7? Will you be interested in buying Ascend P7 when or if it is launched in your home country?

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Photos leaked

       Based on the information that has been leaked, it looks like the Huawei Ascend P7 will be designed similar to the P6 although with a few changes. The new phone is about 7mm thick.

Although based on the information that was leaked, there is not much to say about the P7’s hardware specifications, but it looks like Huawei made a lot of effort on its design.

5.0 inch touch-screen 

The Ascend P7’s other features are just as reported in the news. It has a 5-inch 1080p screen, a 8Mp front camera, a 13Mp rear camera, along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of memory space. It also supports memory card expansion. It also runs on the Android 4.4.2 operating system and Emotion 2.3 interface. It also uses the Kirin 910T processor with 1.8GHZ main frequency. 

A top-of-the-line edition?!

       Many different versions of the Ascend P7 will be released depending on the country, but most importantly, a top-of-the-line version was announced. As of now, nobody what upgrades will be made on this version.

According to insiders, the Huawei Ascend P7 will be released in black, white, gold, and pink, and will be sold for 2688 RMB (429.53 USD)

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Now, it can be determined that Huawei’s new flagship Ascend P7 will be officially released in Paris, France on May 7th.
Its configuration was completely exposed, through the released pictures from microblog user “@包子玩机”. (Huawei’s new flagship P7 with 1080 p resolution displayer, carrying the Kirin 910 t quad cores 1.6 GHz processor (A9 architecture, GPU with Mali – 450 MP4), built-in 2 GB of memory, running on Emotion UI 2.3 of Android 4.4.2
It was earlier reported that Huawei’s new flagship P7 carries true eight-core processor.But then later on, news reported that it only carried a high-frequency Kirin 910 version of the quad-core 1.8 GHz. But today, its configuration has been verified. It carries quad-core 1.6 GHz Kirin 910 t. So, does it let you down?

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Huawei told us their objective for this year— to sell up to 80 million smart phones in 2014, 58% more than last year. This won’t be easy and we wish them luck. According to reports, Huawei spends $300 million (1.87 billion RMB) on manufacturing and promotion materials, 40% of which is used on the Chinese market. 

If they want to reach their goal, other than having to do a successful promotional campaign, Huawei should be seriously make good phones and see how the market responds. The company said that the Honor 3C, which was released last year, was a success and that, to date, they have already sold 8 million phones and expect to sell 20 million more in the future.

The Honor 3C is Huawei’s mid-to-low range smart phone and is being sold for 799 RMB (about $128) to compete with its other competitors in China. Based on Huawei’s long-built brand and loyalty of their consumers, the Honor 3C quickly broke into the mid-to-low range market.

Next month in France, Huawei plans to release its next flagship phone, the Ascend P7. Quickly 80 million phones should not be difficult. It has a 5 inch 1080p display screen, a 1.8GHz Highsilicon 910T quadcore processing chip, along with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage space, supports memory card expansion among other features. It will be sold for 2688 RMB ($429.83).

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We are now waiting for upcoming Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone, the technology blog AndroidHeadline has been unveiled the leaked picture of Ascend P7 smartphone, the phone is look nice with metal shell body and riunded design.

The upcoming Huawei Ascend P7 will becoming the large screen smartphone. According to rumors, it will be equipped with 5-inch full HD screen, with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, equipped with Huawei Hass 910 processor that running at 1.6GHz clock-speed quad-core processor, sports with 8-megapixel front-facing camera and 13 megapixel rear facing camera.

The picture showing the phone with power utton on the side, along with simCard slot and memory card slot in the same side location, the Ascend P7 will support for dual SIM Card and dual standby support and may has unique camera button.

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Huawei is ready to launch their new flagship smartphone Ascend P7, this is the sucessor from the previous model, Ascend P6 Android smartphone, and now we have a leaked image of the upcoming HuaweiAscend P7 smartphone.

Huawei is set to unveiled their new Ascend P7 smartphone on Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 in barcelona, but  now we have a leaked picture of Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone.

The leaked picture of Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone is unveiled from Weibo and Nowhereelse.fr, The phone will be packs with the various color body such as pink, gold, white and black. There is also a dual LED flash light on the back.

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After sucessfully with Ascend P6, is now Huawei is preparing the next upcoming Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone. And this phone specs is leaked from interneal document recently.

According to leaked document, the upcoming Huawei Ascend P7 will has codename “Sophia”, this phone is upgrade version of Ascend P6 and will be starting debut on Next April 2014.

The documents show that the upcoming Ascend P7 will use metal body design and the phone will be equipped with 5.0 inches TFT touch screen, and the resolution will be upgraded to support full HD. Built Hass Kirin 910 1.6GHz quad-core processor, and its main feature is the manufacturing process from 40nm processor upgrade to 28nm,, and equipped with Mali-450 GPU. Performance than in the past only a 20% improvement, and enhance GPU graphics performance is more than 100%.

Huawei Ascend P7 comes with 2GB of memory and 16GB of storage capacity, and support for memory card expansion. Equipped with the new version of emotion UI 2.0 interface, allegedly the main features is to maintain the previous single-level application interface, and joined the colorful fresh elements.

In addition, Huawei will be the “Best Profile Video” as the main selling point of the machine, for the first time equipped with a 8 megapixel front camera , while the main camera can also be upgraded to 13 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash functions.

Huawei Ascend P7 also supports high-speed 4G networks and provide LTE Cat 4, maximum download speeds of up to 150Mbps s, and is compatible with multiple 800/1800/2100/2600MHz network, as well as equipped with a 2460 mAh battery. According to foreign websites, Huawei Ascend P7 will be released in April next year, but it is unclear specific price.

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