The market for slim phones has flourished, outsmarting all impromptu guesses and precise estimations to the point that slenderized models are rapidly taking over a major share of public demand. Closely following the staggeringly racing demand for bar-style smart phones, Zopo has brought into being its new ZP1000. This 5 inch bar model smartphone has brought to its advantage and that of its users, a moderate pricing for its pack of impressive features. Dawdling through the entry-level sector of phones, this Android phone has grabbed the gold-craze in the smartphone market with a smart design and gold back panel.

All the way from China, the land of the phenomenal iPhone, ZP1000 has crossed its domestic boundaries to make an entry into the European market. Available only at selected stores, this one might need you to spend a little extra on import fees, in addition to its paltry price, to own one.

For an opening range phone, Zopo ZP1000 is quite a good one to use, with a plethora of features borrowed from high-end models from market leading brands. Its price is a big win over the features it carries. Even though it falls short in places, it rises above mediocrity for the most of it. With an above-average camera, stylish looks and good many features, it is as good as a hi-tech Smartphone, at the price of an entry-level one. Zopo has done a credible job in cramming in all possible features of a high-value smart phone into its low priced release meeting the expectations of the common buyers in a complete way.

Zopo ZP1000: Design and Display

Zopo ZP1000 weighs a mere 150 grams with a slight dimension comprising an expansive length and a width thicker than a couple of hair’s breadth. Aside the bar model of the phone, what’s remarkable is the part-metal finish of the rear part. The behind has a matt-gold detachable panel with white head and foot that forms shiny white plastic polish stripes against the metal middle. The speaker is located at the bottom-back parallel to the camera. The front and back of the phone is lined with a glossy gold bezel which is a new touch to the predictable mode. Though not toughly resistant against the heavy thuds and high falls, it’s more rigid than it‘s slight frame appears to be.

The frontal screen is fitted with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 that is fully resistant to scratches and abrasions. The bottom of the front is lined with touch keys, while physical buttons are located on the sides. While the frontal keys are very responsive, the hard keys have clear pressure points for easy functioning.

Zopo ZP1000: Specs (Software Features)

The phone has a bundle of astounding features and this is where it rises out of the very mid-range tag it has been branded with.

Processor and OS

Working on a MT6592 1.7 GHz  Octa Core processor with a 1GB RAM, its loaded with the latest 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version of Google Android. However, the striking part is that it is overlain with an exclusive Zopo user interface which gives it a personalized appeal.

Connectivity

ZP1000 uses a WiFi module to connect home and other networks within the range of connectivity. It has full compatibility with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards with a frequency band of 2.4 GHz. This is quite a good range and users claim to have found signals with a range of about 20 meters from the location of the Fritz!Box 6360 router. Despite the bandwidth fluctuation, the speed was good enough for everyday internet browsing. With a nano SIM, the phone supports 3G network.

ZP1000 uses Bluetooth 4.0, with a flawless wireless standard. Data can be shared between the phone and computer via Bluetooth. Even the internet music can be rendered by using any external Bluetooth speaker. However, the NFC feature is missing. One can avail the HSPA+ function on ZP1000 while on mobile Internet. Downloads at the speed of 42.2 Mbit/s, and uploads at 11.5 Mbit/s can be done through this. However, this is not a promise for rural areas where network is weak and unstable.

Ports

Though the micro-USB 2.0 port is rather low-end for smart phones, it still supports connectivity with external storage and other input devices. The phone’s SIM slot tray is placed on the left side of the phone and is easy to pry open. The phone supports nano SIM cards, like all hi-end smart phones.

GPS Functions

The GPS receiver of Zopo ZP1000 is not in good shape however, with almost no indoor satellite signals. Conversely, once outside, the receiver signals get upped and remain stable. Route tracking is again not very convincing, but the phone uses Garmin Edge 500, which functions moderately for the phone of its specs.

Camera and Entertainment

Zopo has a 14MP camera with a 5 MP secondary one. However, unlike other manufacturers, Zopo’s camera is what a primary webcam is. The front facing one has a resolution of a high 8 MP that captures pictures at a resolution of 3264×2448 pixels. Thus the selfie camera can be trusted to capture moderate-quality pictures. While it’s not bad, the effects are at times a little too much, and sadly, there is no function that can disable, or at best optimize it.

Thankfully, the rear camera has a resolution of 14.2 MP which is pretty high with a picture resolution of 4352×3264 pixels. What’s noticeable is that the photographs taken through the back camera are sharp and crisp, while the edges lose their clarity. The loss of focus leaves behind a rather distinct mark in there. Though the pictures are averagely clear with well-picked colors, details are vague and often shapeless. Noises are clear in the images taken in low lighting conditions. Thanks to one thing, the video recording can be done in full HD. The filming camera has a resolution of about 1920×1088 pixels, which is non-standard, but still the 16 frames/second is still not bad after all, for the price it comes at.

Battery Life

Z1000 has a 2000 mAh Li-polymer battery that drains at about 1.1 to 1.8 watt in an idle state. It can go up to as much as 5.1 watts when loaded. Unfortunately, users cannot dislodge the battery like many HTC phones, because of the uni-body design of the model.

Pros

• Great looks
• Sharp camera
• Powerful processor
• Affordable price

Cons

• Poor GPS performance

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The one of Chinese smartphone maker Zopo has been unveiled ZP980+ phablet devices, this phone is comes with true octa core pricessor and offers with only 999 yuan or around $164 USD price tag per unit.

The ZP980+ has same hardware with ZP980 while the plus sign (+) is except for the size of the RAM and the internal storage is upgrade, the 2GB vs 1GB and 32GB vs 16GB respectively.

ZP980+ has packs with 5 inch screen size with FUll HD display, while the processor is powered by true octa-core 1.7GHz processor and has 13.1 megapixel camera withf/2.2 apperture.

Phone specs:

• 5″ screen
• FHD Super Retina Display 1920*1080 pixels, 441PPI, OGS
• CPU MTK6589T – 1.7Ghz
• 2GB of RAM
• 32GB of internal storage
• 13.1-megapixel rear camera
• Android 4.2 out of the box
• 2G: GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• 3G: HSPA 850/2100 MHz
• Battery:Li-Polymer, 2000mAh
• Dimensions: 143.3 x 70 x 8.5mm
• Weight: 150g

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ZOPO Black 2 is ready to hit the market, after we covered the news about the upcoming ZOPO Black 2, the phone will powered by MediaTek MT6592 eight-core processor.

And now ZOPO website has been appear the official ZOPO Black 2 picture, the phone is offers with 1699 yuan price tag or araound $280 USD.

ZOPO Black 2 is packs with 1080P HD screen that  has a 5.5 inches screen sice, 5 megapixel front facing camera and 14 megapixel rear facing camera the phone has high-definition camera with F2.0 aperture and the use of blue glass lens.

The phone is sports with 2GB of RAM, and has 2400 mA battery capacity, support Wi-Fi DISPLAY, NFC, OTG function, gyroscope, compass and other sensors are also very comprehensive, interestingly, this phone is running Ali OS. According to rumor, the phone is ready to launch on December 15th.

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After we’ve compare the Goophone N3 with the Zopo ZP998 is now we have a list of specs of Zopo ZP998 Android smartphone, this phone is packs with 5,5 inch screen size and available in two color option, black or white cover.

As we mentioned on the title of this article, this phone is powered by MediaTek MT6592 true eight-core processor. And the phone has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage while the phone is also has 13 megapixel main caemra and 5 megapixel front-facing camera. Here are the list of picture abit the detail of Zopo ZP998 Android samrtphone.

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Before now, we have a rumors that ZOPO is ready to release their eight-core smartphone and we’ve also covered the ZOPO Black II smartphone ias their upcoming products.

And now ZOPO is confirming that they ready to univeiled their first eight-core smartphone on November 21st. The phone is slated to be the first phone to run MediaTek’s eight-core MT6592 processor.

ZOPO is preparing the 5000 unit of ZOPO Black II and ready to launch on November 21.  Although the official version on sale for the domestic time has not yet clear, but according to the news you can guess, the domestic version of the official release time will not be too late.

The ZOPO Black II will has been able to confirm to using multiple third-party ROM support is bound to be a big selling point for this smartphone. The phonw eill packs with 5.5 inches with a 1,920×1,080-pixel screen, but we’re going to leave it up to the official launch rather than speculate about this phone.

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There is a rumor that Zopo is will be launch the new Zopo smartphone with eight-core processor, and now there is a news that Zopo is secretly developed the “eight core smartphone” that’s the Zopo Black II.

The new Zopo Black II has officially available through their website and now they ready to release that second generation of Zopo Black smartphone on November 21st.

Zopo has ready to held the conference to show the next generation of Zopo smartphone (it’s seems the Zopo Black II smartphone) with the “more likely” as themes of that event. While for now the word “more likely” reflected in where the official has no answer, leave suspense will undoubtedly announced at the press conference, but think of a few days ago Zopo Black is the strongly recomended product, this phone has more ROM to choose.

There is also invitations card exposure, demonstrating the conference to show Zopo Black II smartphone at 13:30 on the November 21st starting at Intercontinental Hotel in Shenzhen. Meanwhile invitations using red and black contrast color, color paint left there, does that mean there will be more black two generations colors? there is also the word “more fun for smart phones, better use”.

According to previous news, Zopo Black II may be equipped with 5.5 inches FHD screen, equipped with MT6592 true eight-core processor, the price will be below 2000 yuan, do not dismiss the possibility of different configurations version is available, how the truth only looking forward to the conference publicity.

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MediaTek processor that loaded with true eight core SoC is getting close to us, MediaTek has worked with many mobile phone manufacturers. MediaTek MT6592 is currently an eight-core processor that comes on the market and the attention of everyone.

Zopo as one of Chinese smartphone manufacturer have begun to intorducing the new Zopo ZP1000 smartphone or also known Zopo Black 2nd generation, before this phone has been revealed and now the leaked photos and now we have more clear pciture of Zopo ZP1000 smartphone.

Zopo Black second generation has more attractive and very elegant design, with a black cast metal body and has a rounded corner design. Unfortunately we have not received detailed information about the specifications of this phone.

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Zopo is one of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is preparing their new smartphone is called Zopo ZP960, this phone will come soon to the market with ultra-thin body and sports with Full HD screen.

The Zopo ZP960 is the interesting device since this phone has 5,7 inch screen size with full HD screen capacbility.

According to rumor, this phone will offers with 1,799-1,999 Yuan or arounf $285 to $318 USD price tag. This price is very-very affordable I think.

This phone is powered by MediaTek MT6589 quad-core chipset, this is the one of cheaper quad-core chipset on the market today that can compete with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core chipset.

This phone also sports with 2GB of RAM, 32GB on board storage and packs with 13 megapixel reart-facing camera and 5 megapixel front-facing camera. This phone also support dor dual SIM card and dual-standy capability and running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system and powered by 2000 mAh battery capacity and will be available for global market soon.

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