If you have been following the Chinese smartphone market, you would know that things have changed a lot in the past few years. Earlier, Chinese phones were considered to be cheap, low quality products, but now manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPO have proved that even these phones are no less than the phones launched by international manufacturers like Samsung and Sony.

Today, we have plenty of options to choose from, all well built, feature packed and affordable at the same time. And with so many options for the consumers, we decided to take a look at the best Chinese smartphones that you can buy at the moment.

Believe me, you have so many good options, that you’ll have a hard time narrowing down the list to one.

So, without wasting any more of your precious time, we take a look a the best Chinese smartphones to buy in 2014.

NOTE: ( In case you are wondering, the list has no particular order)

MEIZU MX4 PRO

The Meizu MX4 which was released a few weeks back, clearly wasn’t enough for many users out there which meant the company had something better in store for them, the new MX4 Pro.

MX4 Pro comes with a 5.5 inch Sharp 2K display, thereby joining the premium class of smartphones that features resolutions above 2560×1536 pixels. This means the display will be extremely good, and we don’t think you’ll have anything to complain about in this category.

Meizu has incorporated a Samsung Exynos 5430 Octa Core CPU inside its new flagship along with Mali-T628 MP6 GPU and 3GB RAM. So, there’s no doubt that the MX4 Pro will be one of the best smartphones available to buy today.

There are three storage variants to choose from, namely 16GB / 32GB / 64GB. While the smallest storage version will save you a few hundred dollars, note that the device does not come with a MicroSD card slot, so if you like storing a lot of movies, apps and high res pictures on your device, make sure you get atleast the 32GB version.

Even the camera on the MX4 Pro is top of the class. It features a 20.7MP Sony IMX220, f/2.2 camera on the back , which should definitely give you one of the best images captured by an Android device. According to the company, their camera team worked closely with professional photographers to calibrate the rear camera on the device, so color reproduction too should be good.

Finally, coming to the software, you get the new Flyme 4.1 on top of Android 4.4.4 Kikat.

To sum up, Meizu MX4 Pro is truly a Pro version of the MX4 and is currently one of the best Android smartphones that you can get in the market. The device starts at $410 for 16GB, $440 for the 32GB and $510 for the 64GB. However, its still not available to purchase and we’ll update the article shortly once the retailers start accepting pre-orders which should be soon.

Check out our initial impression on the MX4 Pro here.

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Xiaomi Mi4

One of the most popular smartphones of 2014, Xiaomi Mi4 managed to exceed all expectations when it launched back in July this year.

The device comes with a beautiful design which some claim is inspired from Apple’s iPhone lineup. You get a 5 inch Full HD screen up front, with a solid metal frame and a glossy back cover.

Inside, you get Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Soc with a 2.5GHz Quad Core Krait-400 processor. There’s 3GB RAM onboard along with Adreno 330 GPU which makes sure that the device is capable of heavy multi-tasking.

Mi4 runs on Xiaomi’s MIUI on top of Android 4.4 Kitkat. MIUI is considered as one of the best interfaces on Android currently in the market and has extensive support. The UI makes the most out of the Android platform and hence, MIUI would be a great replacement for your traditional stock Android look. You also get a 3080 mAh Li-ion battery on board which can be charged up to 60% within 30 minutes using Quick Charge 2.0

Finally, coming to the price, Xiaomi is known for its affordable and value for money devices, hence, its no surprise that the Xiaomi Mi4 retails for $399. Oppomart has currently listed the device with a $50 discount, so you can head over to the website to buy the device for just $349.

Check out our comparison of Mi4 with OnePlus One here.

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OnePlus One

Another Chinese smartphone which took the world by storm is the ‘One’ from the company called OnePlus. You may have never heard of their name before ‘One’ became popular, but that doesn’t matter as its flagship is currently regarded as one of the best smartphones of 2014.

OnePlus One (OPO) comes with a 5.5 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel display which translates into 401 pixels per inch. Just like the Mi4, it comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 Quad Core processor clocked at 2.5 Ghz. As for the memory, you have 3GB RAM and 16GB/ 64GB internal storage options. Unfortunately, there’s no MiroSD card slot on the device so you have to be careful while choosing the storage variant.

The 13MP rear camera produces some great pictures, and the 3,100 mAh battery makes sure that the device is up and running till the end of the day.

The phone is well designed and well built like a true flagship and is available in Silk White and Sandstone Black finishes.

OPO is available for just $349  which is a great price for a device with such specifications. Like the Mi4, its available on Oppomart for a discount of $50, so you can get it for just $349.

Meanwhile, to help you decide, we have a full review of the OnePlus One here.

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OPPO N3

OPPO N3 is not just a flagship smartphone, its a remarkable piece of technology. The company is quite famous in China for its well built devices and the latest flagship doesn’t disappoint at all. It comes with top of the line specifications with a beautiful and practical design.

On the front, there’s a 5.5 inch 1080p display, (we would have loved a 2K display given its expensive price tag) which means the screen is more or less like the other competitors available in the market.

Internals too are similar as it comes with a Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5 Ghz and Adreno 330 GPU along with 2GB RAM.

However, you won’t buy this phone for its internals but for the various special features that it brings to the table. For example, OPPO N3 can charge from 0% to 75% in under 30 minutes, thanks to VOOC charging. This coupled with a large 3000 battery makes sure, you don’t have to carry around a charger wherever you go.

Secondly, it does have a MicroSD card slot, which is something that’s absent from many flagships available today.

Then there’s the interesting 16MP Omnivision rotating camera that acts as the rear as well as the front shooter. So, selfie addicts could definitely use this feature for beautiful shots.

Other features include a fingerprint sensor, O-Click 2.0 Bluetooth Remote and special software features that come with Color OS 2.0.

But you get these features at a price, as OPPO N3 is the second costliest flagship that we have covered in the list.

The device is available for pre-order for $654. That’s almost $200 more than the basic version of MX4 Pro and $300 more than both OPO and Mi4.

So why would you pay this much for a Chinese phone? Well, OPPO is a well established brand, now available in a number of international markets. Chinese consumers love OPPO which is why its not surprising to see that it received more than 2 million pre-orders in the first week itself.

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ZTE NUBIA Z7

The new Nubia Z7 is yet another costly flagship from a well known Chinese manufacturer. In fact, its the costliest phone that we have covered in this list.

For the $699 price tag, it does have some additional features as compared to the Oppo N3. For example, the 5.5 inch display up front features 2K resolution which means, the phone has a pixel density of over 538 PPI.

Moving on, it has an extra gig of RAM as compared to OPPO N3, but its the same as the 3GB RAM found on the earlier three flagships which were much cheaper than this.

It comes with the same processor as other competitors i.e. Snapdragon 801 with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Camera too is of 13MP with OIS. There’s a 3,000 mAh battery on board which coupled with the power efficient processor should last an entire day.

Unfortunately, the device is not yet available for purchase and we’ll update the article as soon as it releases worldwide.

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HUAWEI HONOR 6

If you are looking for something cheap yet don’t want to settle for less than a flagship, Huawei Honor 6 is probably your best bet. The company is well known, operates in a number of international market and is known to release affordable and well built devices.

The latest Huawei Honor 6 brings all the standard features you would expect from a flagship device at a price that would only get you a mid range device, had it been an a well known international manufacturer like Samsung or Sony.

But this is Huawei we are talking about so you get an Octa Core HiSilicon Kirin processor clocked at 1.7 Ghz. You have 3GB RAM onboard along with 16/32GB internal storage option, which like the OPPO N3 can be expanded using an external MicroSD card slot.

There’s a 13MP rear camera sensor along with a 5MP front shooter, both capable of taking decent pictures.

Heating may be its biggest issue, but most smartphones these day heat up to some extent, hence we don’t feel this should stop you from buying the device.

Remember, this a 5.0 inch 1080p phone just like the Xiaomi Mi4, so if you don’t like phablets, this is a good option.

Huawei Honor 6 is currently available for a discounted price of just $339 on Oppomart instead of the regular $399 .

By the way, check out our full review of the Honor 6 here.

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LENOVO VIBE Z2 PRO

If you like large devices and by large we mean, even bigger than 5.5 inch phablets like OPO, then you’ll like Lenovo’s VIBE Z2 PRO flagship. It features a large 6 inch 2K screen with a pixel density of 490 PPI. That’s pretty impressive given that the phone is so large that some may even called it a tablet.

The device features a brushed aluminium unibody design which gives it a unique place in the market filled with plastic competitors.

This is yet another Snapdragon 801 device and comes with 3GB RAM onboard along with 32GB internal storage.

It features a 16MP 2K camera and has a large 4,000 mAh battery at the back. This should be more than enough for a day’s usage even with its large and vibrant 6 inch screen up front. Check out our full review of the Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro here.

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IUNI U3

IUNI U3 is one of the best value for money devices that you can get at the moment. The device features a metal body with very thin bezels which makes it look like a premium device.

When it comes to specifications too, the U3 shines well ahead of other competitors. Unlike some of the devices we have mentioned here, like the OPO and Honor 6, U3 comes with a 5.5 inch 2K Quad HD display. This translates into an impressive pixel density of 538 PPI.

The processor is the almost as same as other models in the list i.e. Snapdragon 801 clocked at 2.3Ghz and 3GB RAM.

On the back, there’s a 13MP Sony Camera with f2.0 while on the front, you have a 4MP Ultra Pixel camera. Battery’s decent too and at 3,000 mAh, the device should easily last for an entire day.

IUNI U3 is one of the best looking devices in the market at present, which at $399 offers a great deal of features at an amazing pricetag.

Currently, the U3 is listed on Oppomart for $399 and is in stock. Check out the product page for more details. Also, check out our full review here.

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HUAWEI ASCEND MATE 7

If you don’t like Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro’s brushed metal finish, then you can go for the new Huawei Mate 7. Its the same size as the Vibe Z2 Pro, but features only 1080p resolution as opposed to 2K on Lenovo. However, still at 390 PPI, the screen is bright and vibrant and should display and images with great clarity.

Huawei went with its own Hisilicon Kirin 925 Octa Core CPU and Mali-T628 GPU. For memory, you have two options 2GB for the 16GB internal memory version and 3GB for the 32GB version. Interestingly, the device does have a MicroSD card which supports cards up to 128GB in size.

It comes with the same Sony Exmor EX214 13Mp rear camera as seen on most other flagships in the list along with a 5MP front camera. Huawei has also made sure that the 6 inch phablet lives for more than a day as it comes with the biggest battery pack in the list, a 4,100 mAh.

However, for the larger battery and the bigger screen, you have to pay around $100 extra than other competitors. You can purchase the device directly from Oppomart for $499.

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Vivo XShot

If you plan to replace your smartphone as your everyday camera, then the new Vivo XShot looks like a good option.

It comes with a 13MP f/1.8 aperture camera with OIS which takes great pictures. The dual tone dual LED flash also makes sure that the color reproduction is also accurate. The front camera too isn’t shabby and at 8MP you can get some great self portraits with it.

Inside, you have a Snapdragon 801 SoC with processor clocked at 2.5Ghz and 3GB RAM on the flagship version but only 2GB on the elite version.

On the front, you have a 5.2 inch screen with 1080p resolution. The battery pack is of 2,600 mAh which should be enough to last for a day with this relatively small screen.

Vivo Xshot starts at $499  for the elite version and will soon be available on Oppomart. Check out our full review of the phone here.

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OPPO Find 7

Although its been a while since OPPO announced the Find 7, its still one of the best devices in the market. The device comes with the OPPO brand name, which is of value especially in China due to its great build quality and innovative features. It also comes with the fast charging VOOC feature which can charge the phone 4 times faster than other competitors. With this technology, you get 75% charge from 0% in under 30 minutes.

The other specifications are pretty much what you expect from a top end device. You get a 5.5 inch 2K screen, a 2.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Soc with 3GB RAM, Sony Exmor214 13MP rear camera and 3,000 mAh battery which is removable.

So, if you are looking for a well built device from the OPPO family, the Find 7 will suit you well.

The device is listed on Oppomart at a discount of $30 at $569.

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ZOPO 3X

We have seen 11 top chinese phones of 2014 till now and we would like to end it with the cheapest device of the list, the ZOPO 3X. Its the mini version of the flagship, ZOPO ZP999, but don’t be deceived by the name as only the internal storage is smaller and all the rest of the goodies found on the top end flagship makes it to this device.

Surprisingly, it is the first Mediatek Powered handset that is on the list as most others have the Snapdragon 801 SoC onboard. It comes with a  MediaTek MT6595 octa-core processor clocked at 2.2Ghz along with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The phone has a memory card slot too, so the low inbuilt storage won’t be a big issue.

On the front, you get a 5.5 inch Full HD screen while on the back lies a 14MP f/2.0 aperture camera. You have a large 2,700 mAh battery too, which should be more than enough for a whole day’s usage.

The best thing about the ZOPO 3X is its pricetag. It is currently available for $299 on Oppomart which is a great price for a device with such specifications. You also get some free goodies like the official leather case and screen protector, which should save you some after purchase cost.

So, if you are looking for a cheap flagship with great specifications, you should consider buying the ZOPO 3X. Check out our full review of the device to get more details.

SUMMARY 

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First of all, let’s take a brief review for the basic specs for the IUNI U3. UNI U3 features a 5.5-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display (by Sharp) along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz is powering this model and it comes with Adreno 330 GPU. 13-megapixel rear camera sporting Sony’s sensor while 5-megapixel snapper located on the front of this device. 3000mAh is also part of this package and the device comes with Android 4.4.4 OS pre-installed with IUNI OS.

One of the things that we would like to see is what exactly the new smartphone look like under the pretty skin.

According to the official introduction, with a Natoco technology, U3’s back case could reduce fingerprints and scratches effectively.

The first step of the tear down was to open the case of the smartphone. Removing the rear case was easy with a special tool.

We could see the inside of U3 after remove its case. There are totally 14 screws fixed with the back. We could also see dual SIM card slot and LG battery.

Deeper into the teardown, the mainboard was found. After getting the board out of the smartphone, you can see how all the chips and hardware are packaged on the mainboard.

Below is PCB board chipset.

Close-up for the Micro USB.

Buttons on the right.

Dual SIM casd slot.

Main board(on the right), graphite shield is nearby processor.

Two pieces of Sumsang MCP chipset on the surface, Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor is underneath of the bigger MCP chip.

Ambient light sensor/Proximity sensor.

Summary

Though it is  it is easy to get torn apart, but IUNI U3 is still a very solid handset and it does offer up a great value for the price.

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IUNI U3 and One Plus one are both flagship devices with budget price. But for customers, there are so many choices for them to choose any smartphones at the price of 1999RMB($325), but which one would you buy? Now we have selected 2 typical smartphones: IUNI U3 and One Plus. Let’s take a look at what is the difference between them.

Specification
As new brands in China, IUNI and One Plus have already found their balance between price and specification.

Dispaly

As for display, the screens of both two models are very impressive, because the screens are extremely close in quality and brightness. IUNI U3 features a 2.D curved screen, while One Plus features a floating touch screen. The difference between them is the design. The former is comfortable to hold, while the latter looks more fashionable.  As everybody knows, there is no difference when you using 2K screen or 1080P screen. If I don’t mention the resolutions, you cannot even tell  what is the difference between them by eyes only.

But there are still some differences in the front: the 3 on-screen buttons. IUNI U3 has put the 3 on-screen buttons inside the interface and you can choose to hide them; While One Plus makes them outside the screen, those buttons show just like notification light. In addition, Both of their menu buttons and back buttons are in a opposite side.

Another difference is the speaker. One Plus has a stereo speaker which located in the bottom of the phone, IUNI U3 has a mono speaker which in the back of the phone.

Both of two models feature a 13MP camera, One Plus has a dual LED flash while IUNI U3 with a single LED flash.

The power button and volume button of IUNI U3 are on the left. One Plus has only power button on the left , its volume button and Micro-SIM slot are on the right. In order to put SIM into the slot, the back cover of IUNI U3 is detachable, but its battery is non-removable. For One plus, back cover is undetachable and battery is non-removable.

Performance

There is no doubt that IUNI U3 and One Plus own the best hardware currently. IUNI U3 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AA quad-core processor 2.3GHz , with 3GB RAM and 32 internal storage; while One Plus features a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AC quad-core processor 2.5GHz, with 3GB RAM and 32 internal storage. IUNI U3 features IUNI OS which based on Android 4.4.

One Plus features Color OS which also based on Android 4.4.

Camera

One Plus sports the latest Sony’s IMX214 sensor which performs well in the industry. IUNI U3 sports Sony’s  IMX135 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization, but its image quality is less better than One Plus.

Let’s look at the color performance and white balance of IUNI U3( left) and One Plus(Right). After we have seen some sample photos, UNI U3 does a better job of accurate colors, especially when dealing with red and green colors. While One Plus could capture a huge amount of details with a better IMX214 sensor.

Summary

We could find that IUNI U3 and One Plus are very competitive in the market at the price of 2000RMB($325) in China. Both of them will give customers more surprises as their unique design and excellent performance. But which one is better, which one you should buy,  you’d better hear your inner voice and make a choice.

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       This morning at 10:00 AM, IUNI finally allowed free pre-orders for its 2K screen flagship phone, the IUNI U3. Its actual cost is RMB1999 in China $449.00 at oppomart.com .

The IUNI U3’s middle chassis and interior are made of aluminium and magnalium, but the back is made of Japanese plastic which looks really nice. As for specs, the IUNI U3 has a 5.5-inch 2K screen, the Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AB quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, a 13mp camera with OIS, a 3000mAh battery, and support for 4G networks and dual-SIM cards. Its operating system is the Android 4.4-customized IUNI OS which has a neat and clean user interface without any pre-installed third-party software.

Make your pre-order here.

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How does the recently-released Meizu MX4 fare against the IUNI U3? Here is a comparison of both phones.

Both phones have detachable rear covers. In the case of the MX4, the switch to take off the rear cover is located at the bottom right side, while the IUNI U3’s is at the Micro USB port which, in addition to opening the rear case, does not affect the phone’s appearance. It basically kills two birds with one stone.

As for a screen comparison, the U3 sports a 5.5-inch Sharp second generation 2K LTPS screen with a 2560 x 1440 resolution (which is covered by a 2.5D curved glass proctector) and 538ppi. The MX4, on the other hand, also sports a 5.5-inch screen but it has a 1920 x 1152 resolution with 418ppi.

The MX4’s operating system is Meizu’s own Flyme OS, specifically, the Android 4.4.2-based Flyme 4.0 beta version. IUNI’s OS is the Android 4.4.4-based IUNI OS. Both have flattened, clean, and simple interfaces. Although both were launch at different times, they appear to be around the same level.

So, readers, which do you prefer?

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IUNI U3 is announced this afternoon. Let’s take a look at the details.

IUNI U3 is targeting young fellows out there as its potential customers. It’s featuring a metal body, and you can hold it with just one hand, and it feels pretty nice. When it comes to inner structure, it’s partially made of magnesium aluminum alloy. Its back is made of plastic though, but covered with a kind of paint from Japan. It looks great, and has a dirt-resistant effect.

IUNI U3 comes with a 5.5-inch display. It’s the second generation 2K display manufactured by Sharp, which is said to have a higher refresh rate, and also uses less power and has a wider rang of colors than before. To make operations in winter easier, it also supports glove mode.

The out layer of IUNI U3 is made of Corning Gorilla glass 3 which is more scratch-resistant. Plus the out layer features a cambered surface, which makes swiping and scrolling on it more comfortable.

IUNI U3 also comes with a brand new IUNI OS which is based on Android 4.4. Even though it’s a third party ROM, it still gives us a stock Android feeling (no third-party apps pre-installed). It also added some features like security/voice assistant and gesture control.

IUNI U3 costs 2000RMB ($325), but for those of you who wanna buy it, you’re gonna have to wait until September, ’cause they need a little more time to prepare for the stock, so everyone can get the phone if they want to buy. No more stupid invite system.

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IUNI launched its second mobile phone U3

The selling point of the second product is its mobile phone screen, which uses 2k screen of 5.5 inches. IUNI emphasis the color performance of the screen. This is the second generation screen made by Sharp, with the pixel density upto 538 ppi, and the screen is of high fresh rate, better power saving and auto color adjustment, which is one of the best 2k screen currently. This screen supports  glove mode, which is suitable for Winter. For the outer layer of the screen, IUNI U3 uses Gorilla Glass3 made by Corning, with better scratch-resistance.

All-metal rear cover have not been used in IUNI U3, and the Al-Mg alloy metal material is used for the front of mobile phone, with the mobile width of 74.9. The rear cover uses plastic material.

In hardware, IUNI U3 uses Snapdragon 801 Quad-core processor of Qualcomm company, with the main frequency of 2.32.3 HGz, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, 2K resolution screen, 3000 mAh battery capacity, which are similar to the configurations  for the Android flagship mobile phone of other brands.

The camera of IUNI U3 is of 13.00 Mp, F 2.0 aperture and OIS  optical steadyShot. The camera interface is designed simply, with front Webcam of 400 Mpi.

4G LTE is also a highlight of IUNI U3, which supports TD-LTE and FDD-LTE 4G LTE, and also be compatible with WCDMA and GSM. This mobile phone supports dual SIM cards.

IUNI is intended to follow Xiao Mi mobile phone. They publiched the IUNI OS based on Android, and then launched the mobile phone.

And in the conference press today, IUNI OS is still a selling point of this mobile phone. IUNI always emphasize the strengths of ROM: simple and no third party pre-installed applications.  The latest IUNI OS is based on Android 4.4 system, which optimized the Security, Speech Assistant and gesture. Except for its owner mobile phone, IUNI OS has been suitable for the other 11 mobile phones.

There is only 32 GB version for IUNI U3, and only three colors can be selected. The price of U3 is RMB 2000($325), which can be ordered at its official website and JD.com since September 10th.

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Judging from the leaked photos, the front of IUNI U3 is somewhat similar to the design of Gionee. The sensor and the front camera are on the left and right side of the handset, with the Android L style virtual keys lying on the bottom of the screen. Of course, we will not see Android L OS preinstalled on U3, since no official version of Android L is available at the moment.

IUNI U3 will replace the all-metal back with the traditional Polycarbonate material. Its arc rim design enhances the feel of the phone. It is worth noticing that U3’s rear camera is at the same level with the whole body, with a green circle surrounding the rear camera and a single LED Flash underneath. Looks familiar, huh?

The leaked IUNI U3 is all white, making us to wonder if U3 will cancel its black-and-white design. Anyway, there is little doubt that the first model will be a white U3.

As for the specs, IUNI U3 will be equipped with a 5.5-inch 2560*1440 screen, 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 801AB CPU, 3GB RAM, 32 GB ROM, with no support for external memory card. It features a 400 mega pixels front camera and a 1,200 mega pixels rear camera and support for 4k video shooting. IUNI will be carrying IUNI OS based on Android 4.4.4 and compatible with both TTD-LTE and FDD-LTE.

IUNI U3

IUNI U3

IUNI U3

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More news has been coming out in the last four days about the upcoming IUNI U3 with many speculating whether or not it will sport a 2K screen, have a high screen ratio, or support dual-4G network. It looks like we will all find out soon as IUNI will formally launch the U3 on August 26. The launch will be broadcast live online and with a press conference.

I wonder what surprises IUNI have for us? Will the U3 blow our minds? I can’t wait! Can you?

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The only information that has been revealed so far about the U3 is that it sports a 5.5-inch display screen with 2K resolution, runs on an octa-core processor (most likely the MT6595), supports dual-4G network as well as dual-SIM and other networks.

IUNI’s latest teaser for U3 challenged the Mi 4. Can they really do it? We will just have to wait and see.

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Today, IUNI has release its fourth teaser poster for its latest flagship hone, the IUNI U3 which is expected to come out no later than August. The latest poster simply shows “3>4.”

The first two posters show a clear outline of the IUNI U3, while in the third and fourth posters, IUNI hints at what the U3 is capable of using puns and word games. Many guessed from the “2×4” poster that the U3 will support 5 modes and 16 channels of TDD/FDD dual 4G. Some even think that it might support dual-SIM.

Based on what has been happening recently in the Chinese mobile phone industry, we can probably make the following conclusion….that the “3” represents the U3 white the “4” represents the Xiaomi Mi 4 which got the attention of many users since its release last month. Therefore, the “3>4” poster is basically IUNI’s declaration of war against Xiaomi saying that the IUNI U3 will definitely surpass the Mi 4. Can they put their money where their mouth is?

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IUNI recently posted a poster on their official Weibo account teasing their follow-up to the IUNI U2, the IUNI U3.

The poster shows the Chinese character “显” (show) with the English word shown in the middle representing the line in the “曰”character. We can guess that the biggest highlight of the U3 must be its display screen (显示屏). It will most likely have 2k resolution.

If it’s true, then we won’t need to make a lot of guesses about the screen’s size. Unless it’s more than 5.5 inches large, then there’s no point to having 2K resolution. Furthermore, there’s one little part of the poster that is worth mentioning. Look at how thin the horizontal lines in “曰” character. It looks like a frame of a cell phone placed horizontally. The narrower the frames of a phone’s screen are, the higher the aspect ratio it will have. Does this mean that the U3 will have a very thin frame and high aspect ratio?

We’ll only know when IUINI formally launches the U3.

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