Elephone is known for their affordable and value for money devices, which also means, the manufacturer generally pays little attention to the build quality and the overall design of the phone in order to keep its price low. However we came across an interesting masterpiece from the Hong Kong based company recently.

The device called as the Elephone P8 Pro is truly pro version in the Elephone’s device lineup and it looks like the company has finally paid a lot of attention to details while designing this device.

The Elephone P8 Pro takes some design cues from the larger iPhone 6. However, be assured that its not a clone, giving the device a unique identity.

On the front, there is a large 5.7 inch display which easily fits on its 157*81*8.2mm body. The bezels are thin and its rectangular body is curved around the sides, which should make it easier to hold the device. The ear piece, sensors and the front camera lies on top of the display while at the bottom, you have a Samsung like home button. Elephone has covered the front screen with a unique arc screen curved glass design which gives it a posh look.

The whole body is supported by a premium metal frame made from a mixture of Aluminium and Magnesium. The company claims that this is the same material used in iPhone 6’s border frame, making it extremely light yet hard enough not to break easily. On the back, you have a textured material which provides a good grip to the user holding the device.

On top of the back panel lies the 13MP f/2.0 camera with a single LED flash. The front camera is of 2MP.

The 5.7 display up front comes with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, which translates into pixel density of 257PPI. This is kind of disappointing given that the screen won’t be as vibrant or clear as other 5 inch phones from Elephone with the same resolution. Still, it remains to be seen the overall quality of the images and videos displayed on the screen of this new P8  Pro.

The device is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 1.7Ghz Octa Core processor with Mali 450MP GPU and 2GB RAM. You get 16GB internal storage which can further be expanded up to 64GB using a MicroSD card. On the back, you have a 2,650 mAh battery which should be enough for a day’s usage.

As for connectivity, the Elephone P8 Pro supports WCDMA 2100/850 (HSDPA), GSM 850/900/1800/1900, Wi-Fi n, GPS/ A GPS, OTG, FM, MicroUSB port, Bluetooth 4.0 etc. There are three sensors on board the device namely gravity, light and proximity sensors.

It comes with Android 4.4.2 out of the box, and support special software features like Air Gestures and Off Screen gestures.

We don’t have any more details or pictures of the device, but we’ll update you guys as soon as we get more information.

So, what do you think about this new offering from Elephone? Looks good right?

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Before we start this review, here are the basic specifications:

As you can see from the table, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s hardware is more advanced than its predecessor. This phone sports a 5.5-inch display screen like the Xiaomi Redmi Note and Huawei Honor 3C. Its connectivity specifications were upgraded as well as it now supports 4G internet. The ROM has also been increased from 8GB to 16GB. Now, let’s get this review started.

Appearance

The Coolpad Dashen F2 sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen, which is bigger than its predecessor’s, the Dashen F1. Some may worry that this may make it less comfortable to hold with one hand, which is reasonable. But, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s screen size is kept in such a way that it is still comfortable to hold with one hand, so there is no need to worry about that.

The Coolpad Dashen F2’s design is the classic black-front-white-back design. When the phone is off or in sleep mode, the entire front is completely black, while the back is all white. On the top are the 13mp rear-facing camera with an F2.0 aperture and LED light. We’ll discuss more about the camera later.

The craftsmanship is also excellent. The cover and body are held together very tightly with no clear cracks and crevices. The two buttons on both sides, the volume switch and the power button, are well-designed too.

The Dashen F2 is a dual-SIM 4G smartphone. And so, there are two SIM slots. It also supports a Micro-SD memory card (up to 32GB).

Regarding the battery, the Coolpad Dashen F2 is powered by a 2500mAh battery. If you do not use the phone much, it can last for a day and a half. If you use it often to play games, watch videos, and make calls, it can still last for a day. Those who use their phones a lot should bring along a spare battery.

Cool UI 5.7

        The Coolpad Dashen F2 uses the Cool UI 5.7 operating system. Those familiar with Coolpad should know that this is the result of upgrades made on the Cool UI 5.5.

The multi-task manager has been redesigned with the tabs with each program displayed as cards. It makes it easier for users to search for them. If you want to close all the apps in the background, just press the button with the broom picture at the very bottom to close all the apps.

One feature that should be mentioned involves the notification bar. One problem with Android phones is that you are constantly sent all types of news on the notification bar. Some are important. Some aren’t. It can be quite unbearable.

Now, in the Cool UI 5.7, users may customize and select what will appear in the notification bar, which is much more convenient. If you want to receive notifications from WeChat regularly, you can set it like that.

When you swipe your hand to the right in the home screen, you can access Coolpad’s newsfeed where you can look at the latest news updates in entertainment, finance, sports, etc. There are 16 topics to choose from.

There is a feature that allows you to not only can you change the theme, you can also get access to different ring tones and many different fonts. You can use this feature to customize your phone’s OS in any way you like.

The weather feature has also been greatly upgraded with a new wallpaper and more detailed weather reports. It now provides us with more reliable information than before.

Entertainment: Camera, videos, and music 

       The Coolpad Dashen F2 also has some great features for entertainment. First, let us take a look at its 13mp rear-facing camera. Check out the photos of the interface below, then the sample shots taken using this phone.

Besides the camera, the video and music features for the Coolpad Dashen F2 are pretty impressive as well. They not only support the usual codecs and formats for video and music files, but also have support for HD videos.

In the Coolpad Dashen F2’s video and music app, you can stream music and watch videos online. When you’re online, you will get a lot more choices for entertainment to choose from.

Lastly, the Dashen F2 retains its smart split screen feature where you can watch a video while also chatting online. Neat, huh?

Connectivity and Performance

Here is the second to the last part of the review where we check out the Coolpad Dashen F2’s connectivity specifications and performance. This phone uses MediaTek’s MT6592 octa-core processor (1.7GHz). It uses eight ARM Cortex-A7 cores. It also has the MediaTek MT6290 baseband chip. Not only does the MTK MT6290 baseband chip support FDD-LTE and TD-LTE, it also has support for DCDC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, EDGE, GSM, and GPRS voice and data communication. In other words, when you take or make phone calls, you can still use 4G, 3G, and 2G internet without any problems. According to tests that were done, making regular phone calls did not affect the 4G internet speed.

Now, for the benchmark scores:

AnTuTu: 29066

Ludashi (cellphone performance): 38510

Ludashi (web browsing): 26883

NenaMark2: 59.5fps

Asphalt 8 works perfectly.

Winning Soccer also works perfectly.

       Based on these benchmark scores and the writer’s experience in playing these two large-scale games, the Coolpad Dashen F2’s hardware performance works really great.

Conclusion

        Overall, the Coolpad Dashen F2 surpasses its predecessor, the Dashen F1, in every aspect, whether it is the hardware of UI design. Furthermore, it’s powerful media and camera specifications, as well as its support for 4G internet and dual-SIM card make it worth its 999 RMB (162.91 USD) cost.

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InFocus recently released a new octa-core phone called the InFocus M330 which is an upgraded version of the InFocus M320 with a bigger screen and more powerful specs. It also sports a look that looks more fashionable than its predecessor.

This device has the MT6592 octa-core processor, support for HSPA+, EDGE, and GSM networks, but not LTE, a 5.5-inch OGS screen with 720p resolution, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a 13mp camera, and a 3100mAh battery. It also has support for dual-SIM cards and its OS is the kitkat OS.

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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).

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In recent days, more information has been revealed about Shenzhou’s 4G cellphone, the Shenzhou X55. Other than its specs, information has been revealed about the material used to make this phone’s mid-frame. It was revealed that the X55 will sport a mid-frame made of an aluminum-titanium alloy.

According to the Baidu Encyclopedia entry on this metal, an aluminum-titanium alloy is a very strong metal with high quality. It is also easy to color on and even lighter than stainless steel. However, this metal is not very popular and is very expensive. By using this metal, Shenzhou intends to defeat the Mi 4 and MX4 in terms of material.

Related: The Shenzhou HL8015506, Shenzhou’s first 4G phone, receives MIIT authentication, has 5.5-inch screen and 2GB RAM

Many snapshots have already been posted online as well as information on its specs. The front is black while the back is white. It might be available in many colors. It might sport a 5.5-inch display screen and a 14mp HD camera, use the MT6592/MT6290 dual-LTE chipset, and have 2G RAM and 16G ROM.

This will probably be launched in October.

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Recently we got an interesting device to play with, the Doogee DG900 Turbo 2 smartphone. We have already listed out the key features of the device in an earlier article, however, this is the first time we got the opportunity to get an hands on with the device.

When we first saw the device, it was enclosed in a premium looking full black case, The picture actually doesn’t do justice to the actual quality of the case. Needless to say, we were impressed.

Once we got the device in our hands, we got little time to test it out.

Doogee DG900‘s design is pretty impressive as it has a rectangular design with a frame like the Lumia series phones. Moreover, it has dual color tones, which to be frank looks quite good. The sides are curved and the devices fits well in the hand. And at 7.1mm, its even slimmer than its predecessor, the Doogee Turbo. To sum up, we like the overall design.

On the front of Doogee DG900, there’s a 5 inch FULL HD screen with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Yes, you get a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 440PPI which makes the display extremely sharp and bright. The quality of images and videos displayed were quite good and is comparable to other flagships from competitors.

The volume keys as well as the power button are on the left, so it might take some time to get used to the placement of the power button. You have the sim card tray on the right, which supports dual sim cards like other Doogee smartphones. Below the 5.0 inch display, there are three capacitive buttons while on top, you have the ambient light sensor and the front camera.

Inside, there’s an Mediatek MTK MT6592 Octa Core 1.7 Ghz processor along with 2GB RAM. You also get a rear 13MP camera with LED flash. As for the software, it comes with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the box.

Another interesting thing about the device is that it will support WCDMA 900/2100 & GSM 850/900/1800/1900 network bands. This means the phone will be compatible in a number of new markets, which is definitely good news for international buyers.

Doogee DG900 is one of the first Doogee smartphones to support these network bands, so any Doogee fans out there who couldn’t buy Doogee devices previously because of incompatible networks can finally pick one up.

Unfortunately, this is all we have on the device at the moment, but be sure to check back on our website in the coming days as we’ll try hard to get a full hands on review of the device.  Till then, you can read our detailed article on Doogee DG900 to get more information about the full specifications and features of the handset.

Source: Giztop

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Koobee Max 3 specs

CPU: MT6592 1.7 GHz octa-core

Operating system: Dido OS 4.0

Internet: TD/FDD-LTE/WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/GSM

RAM: 2 GB

ROM: 16GB

Display screen: 5.5-inch 1080p IPS

Camera: 13mp/13mp

Measurements: 151.1 x 76.6 x 8.8mm

Weight: 170g

Battery: 2700mAh

Price: 2599 RMB (423.18 USD)

The Koobee Max 3 sports a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display screen that supports OGS technology.

The Koobee Max 3 uses a 13mp camera as its front camera but it does not have an LED light.

The Koobee Max 3 has a touch screen with light buttons. Writers may not like how the Return button is located at the right side.

The Koobee Max 3’s rear camera has 13mp. It uses the Sony Mix214 sensor with F2.0 aperture. It also has the Japan-based Thine’s THP7212 ISP GPU.

Related: 5.5 Inch Koobee Max 2 Come With Affordable Price

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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).

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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.

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As of today, the Ramos K100 has officially gone on sale online. The quoted price of this tablet at JD.com is 1299 RMB. The 200 consumers to get this device will also receive a pair of earphones.

This tablet, which uses many kinds of advanced architecture, looks more appealing than the usual phablet, especially its metal-wired back. To improve audio quality, it has dual speakers as well as receivers on both sides. A speaker is also located at the bottom part. The K100 also has a higher screen-to-body ratio and the screen’s frame is very narrow. Its measurements are 262 x 162 x 9.0mm, and it weighs about 505g.

The Ramos K100 sports a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS display screen, uses the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core chipset, and has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (can be expanded up to 64GB). It also sports a 2mp/5mp dual-camera, has a 7500mAh battery, and supports OTG and common sensors. It supports WCDMA+GSM dual-SIM and its OS is the new Android 4.42.

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Now that Coolpad has officially launched the Dashen F2, let’s see what kind of cellphone it is. This 999 RMB (162.84 USD) 4G cellphone uses the MT6592 and MT6290 chipsets. It also has 2GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB ROM. It has a great specs that fit its price.

The Coolpad Dashen F2 sports a 13mp main camera that does not stand out due to the phone’s 8.8mm thickness. Its camera is a Sony CMOS camera with f/2.0 aperture, that has a focal length of 28mm at most and 3.9mm focal distance at the nearest.

The Coolpad Dashen F2’s front camera is a 5mp second-gen BSI camera with a 22mm wide angle. It also supports beauty enhancement.

Like the Dashen F1, the USB port is located at the bottom of the phone while the earphone jack is located at the top.

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Most of the important information regarding Pioneer Mobile’s newest phone have already been “leaked” at Suning. The Pioneer K88L, which will come out on September 15, will sport a 5.5-inch screen like the K68W. It will also be Pioneer’s first 4G smartphone.

The Pioneer K88L’s selling point is its internet specs. Its processor is the MT6592 octa-core chipset (cortex-A7, 1.7Ghz). It also uses the MT6290 baseband. Pioneer also revealed that this phone could also support five mode and 13 frequencies, and is compatible with China Mobile TD-LTE 4G internet and China Unicom TD-LTE/FDD-LTE. In other words, it supports dual-4G. It also supports China Unicom/China Mobile 3G as well as GSM internet. Unfortunately, it only supports one dual-frequency SIM. This phone is also Pioneer’s first NFC-supported phone, which allows the user to transfer information to nearby phones.

Regarding its other specs, the Pioneer K88L sports a 5.5-inch HD screen (1280 x 720), has 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, a 2500mAh battery, and a 5mp/13mp dual-camera. Its OS is the Android 4.4-based Lewa OS. It also supports Dolby Audio.

The Pioneer K88L costs 1799 RMB.

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Last year, Shenzhou completed their move from the PC world to the cellphone world, releasing many new cellphones. Soon, they will release their first 4G phone. The HL8015506 has already received certification from the MIIT’s website and its launch is supposed to be this month. The phone in the MIIT screenshot looks exactly the same as the recently leaked photos of Shenzhou’s new phone. The inverse-shaped receiver should leave a lasting impression, and same goes with the curved design of its back and sides.

The Shenzhou HL8015506 is said to sport a 5.5-inch 720p OGS screen. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It also sports a 5mp/13mp dual-camera but no specific information about it has been released. It is also powered by a 2500mAh battery and use the kitkat OS which is common among MTK 4G phones. Regarding its 4G networks, this phone can support TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM and its processors are the MT6592 octa-core chipset and the MT6290 Modem.

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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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The China Mobile 4G edition of the Golden Warrior A8 has the model number, “A808T.” Now, another version of this phone has been revealed. Its model number is the Lenovo A808t-i.

Information about the A808t-i in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website shows that its basic specs are the same as the A808T. They both use a 1.7GHz octa-core chipset that supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM internet. It should be a combination of the MT6592 and MT6290. Other similarities include its use of a 5-inch 720p screen, 2G RAM, 16GB ROM, and 5mp/13mp camera. Its OS is still the Android 4.42.

So, what is the difference between the A808t-i and the A8080T? Perhaps there are some new upgrades in the A808t-i that they have not yet announced like its use of a dual-SIM card. Let’s wait and see.

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Hailed as the “Karaoke King,” The Vivo X5 is the latest in Vivo’s Hi-Fi super-slim X series.

Like the X3, the Vivo X5 follows a very slim 3D design. Its height is only 6.3mm. The only difference in the designs of both phones is that the X5 has a metal mid-frame like the Xshot.

As said before, the Xshot has a karaoke feature. It uses a Hi-Fi solution and is the first cellphone in the world to use Yamaha’s powerful digital surround-sound chip, the YSS205X-CZE2. The phone’s built-in karaoke system has music videos and allows users to record themselves as they sing along to their favourite songs. They can even have their own online concerts.

The Vivo X5 sports a 5-inch 720p display screen, uses the MTK MT6592 octa-core chipset, and has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It is powered by a 2250mAh battery and sports a 5mp/13mp dual-camera (F2.0 aperture, Sony IMX214 sensor). It supports TD-LTE internet and costs 2498 RMB (406.30 USD).

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Today, Nibiru released two new devices, the M1 and J1, as well as the new Touch Os.

The Nibiru M1 is a very large phone tablet, sporting a 7-inch display screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. The screen is made of LTPS material (16:10, 323ppi Retina level). It uses the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core chipset as well as Mali 450 GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space, and supports an expansion memory card. It is powered by a built-in 3500mAh detachable battery. The M1 also sports a 13mp rear camera (OV13850 sensor and LED light) and 2mp front camera. It also has a height of 8.5mm and supports WCDMA+GSM dual-SIM, Blu Ray 4.0 and OTG. The M1 costs 1288 RMB and goes on sale on September 8.

Another product that was launched was the Nibiri J1. It sports a 2.18mm frame and a 6.0-inch LG IPS screen. It uses the Snapdragon MSM8928 quad-core chipset (1.6GHz), has 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a 13mp rear camera (OV13850 and LED), and a 5mp front camera. It goes on sale in October and the price has not yet been announced. The J1’s OS is the new Touch 2.0 OS.

E-Life M1

E-Life J1

Touch OS

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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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The Doogee DG900 is one of Doogee’s newest releases. Among its features is its rear touch panel which can be used to take photos and a wake gesture function and a 16MP Sony camera. It uses Gorilla Glass 3 glass on both side of the body.

Regarding the Doogee DG900’s design, its measurements are 143 x 72.6 x 7.1mm（L×W×H）and is available in sandstone black and babyskin white. It sports a 5.0” IPS screen with FHD 1080 x 1920 resolution and OGS Full Lamination Technology. Its rear camera is a 16MP Sony IMX135 camera with 5P lens while its front camera is an 88 degree wide angle camera with 8MP and True LED Flash. Users can take big group selfies with this camera. It also supports instant beauty enhancement.

Its processor is the MT6592 octa-core chipset with 1.7GHz. It supports WCDMA 850/2100& GSM850/900/1800/1900. It also supports dual-SIM, ordinary SIM cards, and Micro SIM cards. Its OS is the Android 4.4. Doogee DG900 also has GPS and A-GPS. It does not support NFC but supports OTG, OTA, FM Radio, Bluetooth (BT4.0), and HotKnot. It also has a light sensor, G-sensor, P-sensor, movement-recognition, and back touch. Its speaker is a 1511 speaker made by AAC.

As for memory, Doogee DG900 has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM with 6.3GB useable memory. It also supports Micro SD cards (T-Flash card) up to 64GB.

Doogee DG900 also supports WCDMA 3G (HSDPA 21Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps) and WiFI hotspots,EDGE, GPRS, EGSM, and WAP. Other features include Flip to Mute, Easy Dial, Easy Answer, and Gesture Answer. To access the Wake Gesture feature, just double tap the screen. It also supports APP encryption.

This phone is powered by a 2500mAh battery and its talk time is 360 minutes while its standby time is 120 hours. Regarding the charger, its input is 100-240V while its output is 5V-1000mA. It uses a USB 5Pin Micro connector and has a 3.5mm earphone jack.

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With the release date of the Coolpad Dashen F2 revealed a while ago, it was only a matter of time until the price was announced. According to Boshuma, like the F1, the Dashen F2 will cost 888 RMB. It had been announced that the launch for the F2 will take place on August 26 and that users may start pre-ordering the next day. Those who do may get them on September 2.

Coolpad has expressed great confidence on the F2 with the following written on the invitation. “Say no to mediocrity!” It certainly has a better-looking design than the F1. It has a round case, slim body, and a narrow frame. It also sports a round HOME button and comes in many colors.

Regarding the F2’s specs, many speculate that it will use the MT6592 and MT6290, support TD-LTE and dual-SIM, have 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and a 5.5-inch HD screen. Many also believe that it will sport a 5mp/13mp camera which is not bad.

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Mark your calendars as the China Unicom version of the Golden Warrior A8 goes on sale on August 18. This phone supports FDD-LTE internet. The China Unicom’s specs are basically the same as the China Mobile version. It sports a 5-inch 720p display screen, uses the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core chipset (its baseband processor is the MT6290), and has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space (expandable).

The Golden Warrior A8’s operating system is the Android 4.4. It also sports a 13mp rear-facing camera as well as a 5mp front-facing camera. It is powered by a 2500 mAh battery. The China Unicom 4G version costs 898 RMB unlike the China Mobile 4G version which costs 798 RMB (129.60 USD).

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There are two small speakers at the bottom of the tablet. At first, I thought that it really only had one speaker and that the second speaker was just to make the tablet look prettier, but when I turned it on, both speakers let out a loud sound.

This tablet supports China Unicom 3G and China Mobile 2G.

Here’s its benchmark score. Can anyone guess what processor its using?

As the table below shows, its processor is the MT6592.

The tablet’s compass is good while it’s gyroscope sucks! Actually, since there are not a lot of games that use gyroscopes, I could really care less.

Let’s talk about the K100’s screen. This tablet sports a 10.1-inch screen with 1200p resolution and dpi240 which is just so-so.

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Veaka Mobile which gained fame after releasing the 128GB OnlyU phone is on the move again. This time, they are releasing a phone that stands out due to its design and camera specs called the iFeel. They recently revealed the phone’s specs, price, and release date.

The standard version of Veaka iFeel will hit stores in September. Veaka will consecutively release a 16GB version (1999 RMB), a 32GB version, and 64GB version. The prices for the latter two have not been revealed.

The iFeel will be Veaka’s second release. It is only 7.0 thick and is available in red, yellow, blue, green, white, and many other colors. Its processor is the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core processor and it uses the 2G DDR3 RAM. It also sports a 5-inch 1080p Sharp screen covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by a 2300ma battery and can be quickly recharged. It also supports WCDMA and GSM dual-SIM, USB OTG, dual-Microphone, a gyroscope, and other features. What is most notable about the Veaka Ifeel is its front camera which has 8mp and uses a second generation Sony CMOS sensor.

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Besides upgrading to a 4G network, the TCL Momoda 4G phone also sports a OGS display screen and its cameras were upgraded to 13mp/5mp. All in all, it only costs 899 RMB (145.87 USD). How is the craftsmanship?

Top: When you open the rear case, you can see where the battery is located.

Bottom: There is a graphite strip on the shielding case.

A strong vibrating motor is located at the bottom.

High integration is one of the MTK platform’s strengths and leaves a lot of space for the battery.

Top (left to right): MT6169V radio frequency chip, MT6592 octa-core chip; the MT6290 baseband chip supports FDD/TD-LTE

Bottom (left to right): SKY77590 4-way RF transceiver IC; the processing and baseband chips are covered by a thermal conducting gel; Samsung memory chip (8GB)

The Goodix GT9157 touch-screen chip (HotKnot-supported)

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The Huawei P7 sports a 5-inch thinly-framed display screen with 1080p resolution, uses the HiSilicon Kirin 910T processor (1.8GHz), and has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expansion card-supported). The P7 also sports a 13mp rear-facing camera and 8mp front-facing camera, is powered by a built-in 2500mAh battery, runs on the Android 4.4.2-based Emotion 2.3 UI, and supports TD-LTE 4G internet.

The ELIFE S5.5 smartphone is only 5.5mm thick, supports WCDMA/TD-SCDMA China Mobile and China Unicom dual-3G, sports a 5-inch Super Amoled display screened with 1080p resolution, uses the MTK MT6592 octa-core chipset (1.7GHz), and has 16GB ROM and 2GB RAM. In addition, it also has a 5mp 95 degree wide-angle front-facing camera and a 13mp rear-facing camera. Its OS is the Amigo 2.0 and it is powered by a 2300mAh battery.

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Colorfly has recently released new information on their upcoming octa-core tablet, the G718 which was first revealed at a computer exposition in Taipei.

Leaked renderings of the Colorfly G718 show that this phone will have a very narrow frame with the display screen held tightly. Although this is not a bad idea, since it sports a 6.98-inch IPS display screen with 720p resolution, at most, it can only be handled using one hand.

As for its processor and memory, the Colorfly G718 will continue to use an MTK solution, using the MT6592 octa-core chipset (1.7GHz) as its processor. However, it does not have great memory as it only has 1GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space. Its operating system is an Android OS.

The Colorfly G718’s specs are not that really that great compared to other octa-core tablets that have been released. Expect this to go on sale soon at around 1000 RMB (162.05 USD).

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A phone that recently scored 44785 in the Antutu benchmark test has been revealed to be the Coolpad Dashen F2 (Coolpad 8675-HD). According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, this phone sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen, is 8.8mm thick, and supports TD-LTE internet.

In addition, the Dashen F2 uses a 1.7GHZ octa-core processor. Regarding this, it will most likely be a combination of the MT6592 and MT6290. It also has built-in 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space, and its operating system is the Android 4.4.2 OS. It also sports a 5mp/13mp camera.

According to Coolpad, the Dashen F2 will cost less than 1000 RMB, most likely 888 RMB like the Dashen F1. An insider said that it will be launched at the end of the month.

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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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Nibiru recently announced that they will release a red and light green version of the successful Nibiru Mars One (H1). The H1 is currently available in white, pink, and blue. Increasing the number of colors should attract many users who are concerned about aesthetics, especially women. These two versions are slated to hit stores on July 28 and will still be sold at 998 RMB (161.17 USD). Those who buy the red and green H1 before August 5 will received a free pair of Nibiru metal earphones.

Their specifications are still the same. They use the MT6592H octa-core processor, support dual-SIM 3G (TD+SCDMA and WCDMA), sport a 5-inch 1080p display screen, and a 5mp/13mp camera. They also have 2G RAM and 16GB internal memory space and are powered by a 2000mah battery. Their operating system is the Touch OS.

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After the release of the Mlais Note Pro, another new Mlais will soon hit the market called the Mlais M81.

What should get people’s attention about the Mlais’ new phone is its display screen. The Mlais M81 sports a 7-inch display screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. As the photos show, the M81 has narrower sides than the regular 7-inch tablet, and as a result, it should have a good screen ratio.

The phone’s specs are pretty solid. Official reports show that the M81 will use the 1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core chipset. It will have 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory storage. It will also sport a 5mp/13mp dual-camera and run on a 4000mha battery. It supports WCDMA/GSM dual-mode.

The M81’s OS is one of the phone’s highlights. It will run on the newest Android OS, the Android 4.43 and supports ART mode. It also has sensory features like a compass and supports USB OTG.

The Mlais M81 will come out on July 29 and will be sold for 1168 RMB, so if you are a big fan of big-screen tablet phones, watch out!

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The X55’s design is pretty similar to the X7 with its curvy and pointy edges although the former is bigger. Its measurements are 150.9 x 76.6 x 9.5 mm and it is available in brown, white, and blue.

The X55 uses an octa-core LTE processor, the MT6592, and the MT6290. It supports WCDMA, FDD-LTE, and GSM. It sports a 5.5-inch display screen with HD resolution and uses OGS technology. It also has a 5mp/13mp dual HD camera. Its memory is not that great however, having only 1GB RAM and 4GB internal memory space. It runs on a 2500ma battery and its operating system is the Android 4.42.

Like the X7, the Unistar X55 will probably be released overseas first before it gets released in China.

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Today, we received a photo of an ad poster for Coolpad’s upcoming women’s phone, the Dashen F1 Goddess Edition. It looks like the F1 Goddess Edition will be sold in 7 colors which should attract many women. It will be formally sold at Coolpad’s official online store starting on July 15.

The Coolpad Dashen F1 uses the MediaTek’s MT6592 octa-core CPU with a main frequency of 12GHz. It also has 2GB Memory and 8GB internal memory space. It also sports a 5-inch display screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720. It is powered by a 2500mAh battery and its operating system is the new CoolLife UI 5.5 OS which is based on the Android 4.2. The Coolpad Dashen F1 Goddess Edition will come in many different colors but the price will not change.

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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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TCL announced that will drop the price of their TD-SCDMA/GSM dual-SIM cell phone, the S960T, from 1499 RMB (241.23 USD) to 1299 RMB in a special sale.

This sale won’t be held at unofficial stores or third-party sites like JD, but in Taobao’s Juhuasuan website. Users can rush to buy them on July 4 at 10 AM. They can also pay in three-month instalments.

The TCL S960T has a lot of features that are regularly used by MTK’s octa-core phones. It uses the 2GHz MT6592 Turbo octa-core processor, and sports a 5-inch 1080p display screen, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory storage, and a 13mp Sony camera. It has a thickness of 7.9mm and is powered by a 2500mha battery. It also uses the ES9018 audio chip. It also supports a noise-cancelling microphone, a gyroscope, OTG, and WiFi-Display. Its operating system is a Lewa-customized OS.

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Recently, Lenovo released the new member of its Golden Warrior series, the Golden Warrior A8. It uses MTK’s octa-core LTE solution and will be the first 4G phone to use the MT6592 octa-core processor.

The A8 actually uses both the MT6592 and MT6290. The former is the core AP (processor), while the latter serves as an LTE Modem. Only the China Mobile edition will be released in the market for now. It supports TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM internet. This phone also sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and has 2GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB internal memory space (eMMC4.5). Lenovo has not announced what battery it will use.

Regarding camera specs, the Golden Warrior A8 uses a third-generation BSI rear-facing camera with 13mp which is covered with a blue glass filter. It comes with a 5P custom lens and supports dual-LED flash. It also has a front-facing camera with 5mp. The phone’s operating system is the VIBE UI2.0 which is based on the Android 4.42 kitkat.

The Golden Warrior A8 is available in many different colors like red, white, and gold. As of now, its price and date of release has not been announced.

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UMI X3 – The FULL Review

The Umi CROSS’s success has converted many people to the brand. Early this year Umi followed this with the release of the Umi X3, with excellent design and specifications. Does the form and function of the new model match the success of the old? This full review should clear a few things up.

What’s in the box?

The Umi X3 comes with the usual accessories; the battery is inbuilt, it has a USB cable and a user manual.

How does it look?

The Umi X3 has a simple design. There is a large 5.5inch screen with minimal embellishments, the three buttons below the screen are only visible when the phone is lit, making for an uncluttered appearance. It really is nice to look at. The edges are similarly simplistic, aside from the necessary USB slot, headphone jack and Micro SIM slot, the only extras are a volume control and the Power button. Essentials only then, but that’s everything you need.

How’s the display?

The 5.5 inch 1080p FHD IPS screen is good quality, the Umi X3 also boasts OGS Technology and compares rather well with other smartphones in this respect. One pretty important let-down however, is the lack of Gorilla Glass. Without this the screen is prone to scratches which ruin the look and excellent display quality of the product.

How does the UMI X3 perform?

The specifications are impressive. The UMI X3 benefits from a 1.7GHz MT6592 Octa-core processor, and has 2GB RAM/16GB ROM. The benchmarks are excellent, reaching 25,527 points on the Antatu test, proving that high performance apps and large games would be easily supported. In fact it outperforms the Galaxy Note2 and the Sony Experia Z in this regard. This is all good, but the UMI X3 does not support Micro XD Extended Memory so 16GB is the maximum internal storage. This is a disappointment, the power to support the large games would be best complimented by the capacity to store a lot of them.

The camera is high performance too, the UMI X3 front camera is 8MP and the rear is 13MP, taking excellent quality photos and featuring a dual flash which is pretty rare for a smartphone. All this makes the X3 an excellent choice for those who make good use of a smartphone camera. These are some examples of the photo quality:

As regards the battery life, the UMI X3 has an inbuilt 3150mAh battery providing 2-3 days standby time. This is not really enough for heavy use of the high performance apps and games that the phone ruins so well.

UMI X3: impressive benchmark results.

What features does the UMI X3 possess?

There are three notable features of the UMI X3, NFC, USB On-The-Go and GPS Testing Plus. The NFC function is useful for making contactless payments with the smartphone and works well on this device. The OTG also works well and is very handy for example for printing pictures straight from your smartphone. The GPS works really well too, being straightforward and utilising many satellites to get the most accurate information.

Bottom line then?

The UMI X3 is a good smartphone, with some excellent specs and features such as a great camera and good performance benchmark results. The X3 is however let down by the lack of basics such as Gorilla Glass and Micro SD Extended Memory capability.

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Gionee will replace the MT6592 with the Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928 quad-core/A7 1.6G) as the processor for the ELIFE S5.5L. One of the main reasons could be because Gionee will have to wait until July for MediaTek to ship them the needed processors.

Other adjustments were made for this new 4G edition. The camera does not stick out anymore, but as a result, the S5.5L’s thickness increased from 5.55mm to 5.75mm! In addition, its battery power has increased to 2450mAh!

It also supports TD-LTE/WCDMA/TD-SCDMA and GSM internet but can still support 3G dual-mode. Other specs have not changed. The S5.5L still sports a 5-inch 1080p Samsung SA screen, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a 5mp 95 degree wide angle front-facing camera, and 13mp Sony rear camera. It also comes with the Amigo 2.0.

Reliable sources say that the ELIFE S5.5L will hit stores in July and is not expected to be more expensive than the original octa-core version.

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To compete with the Huawei P7, ZTE revealed their newest 4G flagship phone, the Qingyang 2 4G edition. Recently, photos of the new phone were leaked online.

The ZTE Qingyang 2 4G edition almost looks exactly the same as the original. It has a white thin shape. The speakers are located at the bottom while the standby and volume buttons are located at the right side. Unlike the regular version however, on the back of the phone, you can see its new logo.

According to earlier reports, the Qingyang 2 4G edition will be available in black and white and sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and 2GB RAM. It also uses the 4G MT6592 octa-acore chipset (with the frequency band of the MT6290). The rest of its features are the same as the original. It has a 5mP/8mP camera and runs on a 2300mah battery.

The Qingyang 2 4G edition is set to hit stores at the end of the month with some sources saying that it will cost around 3000 RMB.

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Doogee has been releasing a lot of new products recently. They have also been releasing enhanced editions of some of their old ones. Not too long ago, they released the DG650S which now has four additional cores even though it has lower specs than the original.

The original Doogee DG650 used the MTK6589 quad-core chipset. The new DG650S uses MediaTek’s MT6592 octa-core chipset. This is only one of it the improvements that were done. Another one is that its operating system was upgraded from the Android 4.2 to the Android 4.3. As for the specs for its display screen, even though it still sports a 6.5-inch 1080p display screen, the DG650 uses LTPS technology, not only maintaining a higher visual angle but also saving more energy.

The DG650S’s RAM is not as big as the quad-core version which had 2GB RAM. The new version only has 1GB. They kept its internal storage space at 16GB, probably to lower costs.

This new version retains the rest of the specs of the original. It uses a 3500mha battery, has a 8mP front-facing camera and 16mp rear-facing camera, supports WCDMA/GSM dual-SIM, NFC, and OTG. It costs around 300 USD (somewhere between 1800 RMB and 1900 RMB).

6592

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