Starmobile Up Neo unveiled, octa-core smartphone which can double as a remote

Yesterday, Happy Man by Starmobile officially announces their newest addition under the Up series which is the UP NEO.

Judging by the specs, the Up Neo is your usual octa-core smartphone from local brands. It has a 5.3-inch IPS display with an HD resolution. Well, the screen size is a bit unusual but you'll get used to it anyway. Running inside the device is a MediaTek MT6592M chipset which is a slightly tuned down version of MT6592. It is paired with 1GB of RAM and it has 16GB of internal storage which, thankfully is expandable via microSD card up to 32GB.

Talking about the camera, it has a 13-megapixel autofocus rear-camera with BSI and f/2.2 aperture and of course, an LED flash. One can say that it can perform very well since Starmobile is known for their smartphone cameras. If you're a selfie lover, you'll be happy to hear that it has a 5-megapixel front shooter coupled with another LED flash.

It has 3G HSPA+, Dual-SIM capabilities, WI-FI, Bluetooth, and GPS w/A-GPS and othet stuffs. What's unusual here is that it also comes with an IR blaster so basically, your octa-core phone can now double as a remote control. Well, basically, you can use it for your TV's, Radios, and other remote-controlled appliances as long as you have the code to pair with.

I can simply notice that Starmobile is doing something strange here, first, they unveiled a bunch of devices with digital-TV and  here they are unveiling a device which can double as a remote. (Well, forget about this, HeHe)

Last but not the least, it has a 2,500mAh battery which I think is enough for casual day to day usage.

It also runs on Android Lollipop out of the box since the MediaTek is not yet releasing the source code for Android Lollipop for their MT6592 and MT6592M chipset. (Just a little info so you'll not blame the manufacturers)

So it retails for P6,490.00 but if you want true value for money, then you can check the Flare X which is priced the same.

Meizu MX5 now official !

Meizu's latest flagship finally made its official debut yesterday making an end to the countless leaks that surrounded it. Well, some of those leaks are eventually true.

So, the MX5 features a full metal unibody with two plastic strips running through the back to avoid radio signal disruption. Talking about the display, Meizu opted for a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD resolution and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Beneath the display is the physical home key with a fingerprint sensor. The mTouch reader is upgraded to version 2.0 and as such, gave it a more circular design and is more faster and accurate.

Top-notch performance is to be expected since powering the device is a MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset. Multi-tasking wouldn't be a problem either since it has 3GB of RAM. Three storage options are available namely 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB.

Camera-wise, the MX5 features a 20.7MP primary shooter with 6-element lens covered in Gorilla Glass 3. It has f/2.2 aperture and partnered with a dual-tone LED flash. Focusing is handled by a small laser module beneath the LED flash. It can capture 4K videos and is capable of producing 120-frames of slow motion videos at 720p. For selfies, it has a 5MP front-facing shooter with f/2.0 aperture for those low-light selfie of yours.

On the connectivity side, the MX5 features your usual array of options such as dual-band WI-FI, Bluetooth, GPS w/A-GPS and GLONASS support. It's also dual-SIM capable as well and both of the slots support 4G LTE bands.

Supplying the device with juice is a 3,150mAh battery and to make it more convenient, Meizu also included the mCharge feature which is makes the device go from zero to 25% in just 10 minutes.

Lastly, the MX5 runs on the Android Lollipop-based Flyme OS 4.5

The MX5 comes in deep grey, silver, and
champagne gold colors, costing CNY 1,800 ($290)
for the basic 16GB version. The 32GB version will
sell for CNY 1,999 ($322) and the top-of-the-line
64GB one has a price tag of CNY2,399 ($390).

MEIZU MX5

• 5.5-inch AMOLED display (1920x1080 pixels, 401ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 chipset
• 2.2Ghz octa-core ARM Cortex-A53
• 700Mhz PowerVR GC6800 GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB/32GB/64GB internal storage options
• 20.7MP rear-camera w/dual-tone LED flash and laser-assisted autofocus (f/2.2 aperture, 6-element lens)
• 5MP front-facing camera (f/2.0 aperture)
• 2G EDGE/GPRS, 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE Cat. 4
• Dual SIM, Dual LTE
• WI-FI a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.1
• GPS w/A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou support
• 3.5mm audio jack
• micro USB (type C)
• 3,150mAh battery
• Android 5.xx Lollipop w/Flyme OS 4.5

(Source : GSMArena.com)

MyPhone Rio Pixie hinted, a selfie centric phone

Yesterday, MyPhone teased their upcoming selfie phone via promotional poster posted on their Facebook page and they named it as the Rio Pixie. As part of the Rio line, I expected it to bear some resemblance from other Rio handsets. And yes, indeed it is available in different color options.

The complete list of specs are not yet revealed but MyPhone hinted that it will sport 8-megapixel cameras (rear and front) both of which are partnered with an LED flash. They also included "Fotoku" selfie app dedicated for those perfect selfie of yours. Other specs include a 4.8-inch AMOLED display, a quad-core MediaTek MT6582 chipset, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage and it runs on Android Lollipop out of the box.

The rest of the specs are yet to be announced on the following days.

The Rio Pixie is priced at only P7,599.00 and to complete the wholesome selfie experience, MyPhone would also include a FREE selfie stick or monopod for every purchase.

It might become available later this week.

Cherry Mobile Cubix Cube, 2GB RAM for under 4.5K, exclusively available ONLINE

Beside from the Flare X, Cherry Mobile introduced another bang for the back smartphone sporting 2GB of RAM for under 4,500 pesos. But there's a catch, this phone is only available thru online purchase so patience is the key for this one.

So Cubix is Cherry Mobile's new smartphone line exclusively available for online purchases only. And the first smartphone to be introduce under this smartphone line is the CUBE.

The Cherry Mobile Cubix Cube is by far, the cheapest and only smartphone under 5K with 2GB of RAM. Good to hear right ?

Aside from having an enormous amount of RAM for its price, it also boasted hardware specs which you'll normally find on smartphones 5K above. First, it has a 5-inch Full-laminated, on-cell IPS display with an HD resolution. Running inside is a 1.4Ghz MediaTek MT6592M octa-core chipset, again, coupled with 2GB of RAM. It has 16GB of internal storage, by which, thankfully is expandable via microSD card.

Camera wise, it has a 13-megapixel snapper at the back, of course with autofocus and LED flash. At front is a 5-megapixel snapper for your casual selfies.

CHERRY MOBILE CUBIX CUBE

• 5-inch On-cell, Full-laminated IPS LCD display (720x1280 pixels, 294ppi)
• MediaTek MT6592M chipset
• 1.4Ghz octa-core ARM Cortex-A7
• 450Mhz ARM Mali-450MP4 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 64GB
• 13MP AF rear-camera w/LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 2G EDGE/GPRS, 3G HSPA+
• Dual-SIM
• WI-FI b/g/n, WI-FI hotspot
• Bluetooth
• GPS w/A-GPS support
• 3.5mm audio jack
• micro USB 2.0
• 2,000mAh Li-Ion battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat

SRP : P4,490.00

The Cherry Mobile Cubix Cube might become available for purchase this July thru Lazada.ph only. So if you're planning to get one, start saving your money NOW.

Credits to : Jamonline.ph (for the images)

Cherry Mobile unveils Flare X, is it better than Alcatel Flash Plus ?

Recently, at a press launch, Cherry Mobile unveiled their newest addition to their Flare budget series of smartphones named as the FLARE X.

Dubbed as their "all-in-one powerhouse", the Flare X is Cherry Mobile's answer to the Alcatel Flash Plus which sold like pancakes every time a sale opens. Truth to be told, just looking at it's spec sheet will make you think twice if you're comparing this with the Flash Plus since they're almost at par with each other and they're even priced reasonably the same.

So what will you get for 6,999 pesos ? Well, the Flare X has a 5.5-inch IPS OGS display with Full HD resolution covered in Gorilla Glass 3. Running inside is a MediaTek MT6752 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM ! (WOW). By far, this is the only smartphone below 7K with that amount of RAM.

You'll be also glad to hear that the optics won't dissapoint since it has a 13-megapixel Sony IMX214 BSI rear-camera w/dual-LED flash. For selfies, a 5-megapixel front facing snapper would do the job.

If you're worrying about charging the Flare X each and every time, then worry no more. Cherry Mobile generously included a 3,000mAh battery which, IMO can supply the phone with enough juice throughout the day.

CHERRY MOBILE FLARE X

• 5.5-inch IPS OGS LCD display (1920x1080 pixels, 401ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• MediaTek MT6752 64-bit chipset
• 1.7Ghz octa-core ARM Cortex-A53
• 700Mhz ARM Mali-T760MP2 GPU
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage, memory expansion (TBC)
• 13MP AF BSI Sony IMX214 rear-camera w/dual-LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• WI-FI a/b/g/n, WI-FI hotspot, direct
• 2G EDGE/GPRS, 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE Cat. 4
• Dual-SIM (TBC)
• GPS w/A-GPS, GLONASS support
• Bluetooth, NFC support
• 3.5mm audio jack
• micro USB 2.0
• 3,000mAh Li-Ion battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop

SRP : P6,999.00

Again, it priced the same with the Flash Plus but, it does have its own advantages over the mentioned smartphone like the 3GB of RAM, Full HD display, and a slightly faster processor.

According to Cherry Mobile, the Flare X wouls become available this July and might feel its presence on their stores before August.toCredits to : Unbox.ph (for the images)

Starmobile unveiled the Up Max, 5000mAh massive battery smartphone with DTV !

Another addition to Starmobile's UP series made its debut yesterday. This time, with a massive battery !

Basically, the Up Max is Starmobile's first ever smartphone to ship with a 5,000mAh of battery (WOW !). Running inside is a MediaTek MT6582 chipset partnered by 1GB of RAM. It sports a 5-inch IPS HD display protected by Dragontrail Glass.

Other specs include a 13MP Sony IMX135 Exmor RS snapper with LED flash, your usual set of connectivity choices such as 3G, WI-FI, GPS w/A-GPS support, Bluetooth.
As mentioned, it also sports a digital TV receiver which is ISDB-T compliant. It also supports USB-OTG.

To finish this off, it runs on Android Lollipop out of the box.

STARMOBILE UP MAX

• 5-inch IPS LCD display (720x1280 pixels, 294ppi), Dragontrail Glass
• MediaTek MT6582 chipset
• 1.3Ghz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7
• 500Mhz ARM Mali-400MP2 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB
• 13MP AF BSI (Sony IMX135 EXMOR RS) rear-camera w/LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 2G EDGE/GPRS, 3G HSPA+
• Dual SIM
• WI-FI b/g/n, WI-FI hotspot
• Bluetooth
• GPS w/A-GPS support
• 3.5mm audio jack
• micro USB 2.0, USB-OTG support
• Digital TV receiver (ISDB-T)
• 5,000mAh battery
• Android 5.0 Lollipop

SRP : P7,490.00

Nothing to be expected when it comes to performance BUT it does pack a massive amount of power to get you throughout the day.

Plus it comes with a digital TV receiver so you can watch all your favorite TV shows without sacrificing the battery life.

Cherry Mobile Cosmos Two leaked, 64-bit phone with LTE under 6K !

Last week, someone posted a batch of images showing Cherry Mobile's latest offering, the Cosmos Two. As the name suggested, it is the successor of the Cosmos One (Not to be confused with Cosmos One Plus) and it bears a 64-bit quad-core chipset.

According to the leaker, the Cosmos Two has a 5-inch On-cell, Full-laminated IPS display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels (HD). As mentioned, it runs on a 64-bit quad-core processor which is the MediaTek MT6732. Multi-tasking is handled by its 1GB of RAM. Internal storage is rated at 8GB which, fortunately is expandable via microSD card.

It has a 14-megapixel BSI rear-camera w/LED flash coupled by a 5-megapixel snapper upfront for selfie lovers.

On the connectivity side, it has your usual set of connectivity options such as 3G, LTE, GPS w/A-GPS support, WI-FI and Bluetooth. It supports dual-SIM cards as well.

Lastly, it is powered by a 2,100mAh of battery and boots Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

CHERRY MOBILE COSMOS TWO

• 5-inch On-cell, full-laminated IPS LCD display (720x1280 pixels, 294ppi)
• MediaTek MT6732 64-bit chipset
• 1.5Ghz quad-core ARM Cortex-A53
• 500Mhz ARM Mali-T760MP2 GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 64GB
• 14MP AF BSI rear-camera w/LED flash
• 5MP front-facing camera
• 2G EDGE/GPRS, 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE
• Dual-SIM
• WI-FI a/b/g/n, hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS w/A-GPS support
• 2,100mAh Li-Ion battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat

SRP : P5,490.00

Unfortunately, no confirmation is coming from Cherry Mobile for this one as of yet. But judging by the specs, this might be their answer for those bang for the buck offerings coming from Alcatel, Meizu, Xiaomi and the likes.