Ulefone Vienna will be the first Hi-Fi equipped smartphone from the company. The phone comes with a dedicated Hi-Fi chip, but we all wonder how good the audio performance really is. To give us an idea about the phone’s audio output, the guys over at Ulefone pitted the Vienna against another Hi-Fi equipped smartphone, namely the Vivo X5 Max. The company tested the speakers on both the smartphones and the results were a bit different.

The Vivo X5 Max delivered a louder and a more mature output while the Vienna’s performance was quite satisfactory as well. The phone managed to keep up with the X5 Max, but we would like to see a more thorough test for audio output on the upcoming Vienna before making any conclusions.

The company has also used a BOX sound chamber on the Ulefone Vienna, which is a bit bigger than the ones found in ordinary budget smartphones. Unfortunately, this test couldn’t reveal much about the Vienna, especially since it was a prototype model and not the final version. However, the company has said that they will release another video on YouTube to test out the phone’s audio output using professional audio equipment. Only then we can say how good the Hi-Fi chip from NXP really is.

As for the other specs, the phone is powered by the octa-core 64-bit MT6753 chip with 3GB of RM and 32GB of internal storage. There will be a 13MP Panasonic sensor at the back and a 5MP front-facing shooter. The display will be of 5.5-inches with 1080p resolution. Other notable features include a fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE support, 3250mAh battery, and an infrared port.

Official pricing is around $199, but you can easily get good deals on the Vienna which will reduce the price tag to around $165. Read more about the phone’s features from here.

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Ulefone Vienna turned out to be quite the surprise, being the first smartphone from a local Chinese manufacturer to focus on audio performance. The phone comes with dedicated audio chip from NXP to enhance the audio output. Along with a dedicated chip, the phone features pretty good mid-range specs, making it quite an attractive option for buyers all around the globe.

As for the phone’s pricing, on some retailers, the phone is listed at $199.99, but it looks like the company might offer some discounts via different promotions during the pre-sale period of the device. It is said that the Ulefone Vienna could be priced along the same lines as the Power, since they both have very similar specs. The Power retails for around $180, so we can expect the Vienna to be priced around this figure after discounts.

Coming to the specs of the Ulefone Vienna, the phone will come with the tried and tested MT6753 octa-core chipset with 3GB of RAM on board and 32GB of internal storage. Up front, there will be a 5.5-inch 1080p display with a 5MP front facing camera. At the back, you will find a 13MP Panasonic camera sensor. Further, the phone comes with a fingerprint scanner, infrared emitter as well as a physical camera button.

The Vienna comes with a decent 3250mAh battery inside its 8.6mm body. The phone will be available in four colors namely grey, white, black and pink.

If the phone is priced at around $180, will the Vienna be of your interest?

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Back at MWC 2016, Ulefone had revealed that it was working on a smartphone targeted at audiophiles, called as the Ulefone Alpha. Later, the company renamed it to Ulefone Vienna and now, it has officially announced the device, revealing its full specifications.  Given that this is an audio centric device, lets first take a look at the hardware inside the device. The Ulefone Vienna comes with an independent Hi-Fi chip called NXP Smart Audio PA which features both DAC and operational amplifier. The phone supports frequency response range from 20Hz to 20KHz.

As for the main specs of the Ulefone Vienna, it comes with the tried and tested MT6753 octa-core 64-bit processor with 3GB of RAM on board and 32GB of internal storage. It’s good to see that the company is offering 32GB as default on the device, as 16GB would have been just too low to store all your high quality audio files. At the back, the phone features a Panasonic MN34172 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash. As for the display, you get a 5.5-inch 1080p LTPS screen from Sharp. Finally there’s a decent 3250mAh battery on board to power all these specs.

The Ulefone Vienna comes with a unibody design measuring 8.6mm in thickness. It weighs 156 grams. In case you are wondering, the phone does feature a MicroSD card slot along with dual SIM slots.

To top things off, the phone features a fingerprint sensor as well. As you can see in the image above, the sensor will be located at the back. There will be an IR blaster as well. The phone will come in four colors namely, grey, white, black and pink.

Ulefone is yet to reveal release and availability details, but you can expect more information pretty soon.

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Ulefone revealed at MWC 2016 in Barcelona, Spain that their upcoming device will be targeted at audiophiles and will come with Hi-Fi audio. The phone was previously called as the Alpha, but was later renamed to Ulefone Vienna. The company has been revealing some of the features of the device in the days to its launch, and now, Ulefone has confirmed that the Vienna will feature a better CPU and larger RAM module than previously reported.

Ulefone has confirmed now that the Ulefone Vienna will feature a much faster octa-core MT6753 processor. This is actually pretty good news since the phone was previously said to come with the low-end MT6735P quad-core chip. Moreover, the company has decided to upgrade the RAM to 3GB instead of just 2GB. The phone will also come with a larger 32GB internal storage allowing you to store all of your flawless audio files without much worry.

The company has also confirmed that the Ulefone Vienna will come with a 5.5-inch Sharp Full HD 1080p display. The screen will get oleophobic coating while the back will get anti-brasion treatment which will ensure that the phone is protected by fingerprints, scratches and dirt.

To recap, the Vienna will come with the Smart Audio PA chipset offered by NXP which is a comprehensive DAC and amplifier solution independent of the CPU. The phone will launch in this month itself, but the company is yet to reveal an exact release date.

So, what do you think? Does a Hi-Fi equipped affordable Ulefone device interest you?

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