Chinese phones

[Nathz29]

Also interested in feedback, I've got one on order

[Clubber Lang]

Yes, its Lollipop 5.1 .... Havng a works Note 4, and this .. looks almost identical .... Had a little play tonight, as had to put little one to bed ... So will have a proper play and look around tomorrow, but taken a couple photos and a video .. have to say amazed at video .. pics need some work, but haven't played with settings ... Tried putting my O2 sim in from my phone and it worked straight away ... well ahd to turn on sim 2 which is a quick swipe, and made a call and loaded What's App, sorted ... Love the fact that it has dual-sim ... will sort PAYG sim tomorrow, as want to keep my main number linked to my works phone ...

Will take some photos and upload tomorrow when time allows, but again guys for £131 delivered its cracking, and yes I purchased it from GeekBuyer ..

Nice mate, would love if you have any more to add on this as I too have one on order

[Zoots]

I know phones should be phones, cameras should be cameras etc.. But with kids having a decent phone camera is essential.

To be fair on ourselves, I don't think the whole "if you want a decent compact camera, buy a decent compact camera" argument holds as much water as it used to. I've always been a Cybershot fan and still have an almost brand new one that I never even touch. Cameras on the latest runs of flagship phones are easily on a par with consumer level compacts. As for the DSLR argument, I don't know anyone who carries one around as much as their phone.. I have a decent DSLR and lenses but for portability and convenience they're in different leagues, and pic quality on phones is outstanding now.

For the Elephones, I did as much research as I could in terms of camera image quality and more so the camera app and decided I'd be settling for less than I wanted with the app that the G4 has and I'm glad I spent a few more quid and got the G4. It's such a frigging relief to take a shot of the kids, look at the screen and think right away fucking hell that looks mint rather than meh.. It might look better once I've edited it.

[Squizza]

It's such a frigging relief to take a shot of the kids, look at the screen and think right away fucking hell that looks mint rather than meh.. It might look better once I've edited it.

Which is exactly what I want from one. No blurry shots, washed out because of light issues etc... I have the 4s and its camera is showing massive signs of ageing. Features lacking and it is slow.
I know I have been on here threatening to buy a Cheap Chinese phone, but the camera always puts me off.
So for me now it is either going to be a G4 based on what I have read or the next iPhone...

I am going to make that decision after Apples next announcement.

Should me 4s eventually die before then, I will pick up a cheap Chinese one like a P8000 to tide me over and help me with the transition to Android before making the final decision.

[piggzy]

The only time mine takes blurry shots is if I havent waited for it to focus which can take a couple of seconds.
If I am patient it takes a spot on picture every time.
Bear in mind I have the lowly P6000 so would assume focusing is near instant on the P8000 plus doesnt it have a better lens/megapixel? Maybe bytesize can confirm.

[greens117]

Don't forget you can just press the shutter button on most new phones and it takes 40 pics at once!, well mine does ;-)

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[Squizza]

Newfrog have just sent an email offering the Cubot X12 for £60

I know it's poor spec in comparison, but does anyone have any experience with this model?

[Zoots]

That's not a massive deal really is it. It goes for £60-£70 anyway which is probably about right for the low spec.

[Squizza]

I am surprised no one has mentioned the new Motorola's since the announcement Monday?

[Bytesize]

Hi Guys, sorry for lack of update .. I work in IT and we were hit with the Crypto Wall 3 Trojan, a bitch of a Trojan, luckily my backups good but hey of a few weeks .. glad its the weekend. Will have a proper play tonight and upload some video and photos and a brief review guys, bottom line though first impressions very good for a phone which only cost me £131 delivered ...

[crazyal]

Hi guys

Received this on Tuesday and thought you might like to see some pics. It really feels a good weight in the hands, very premium. No headphones come with the phone but they would probably be quite cheap ones anyway - best to buy some better quality ones seperate.

EU charger and USb cable with additional screen protector - the device comes with one pre-applied. After setting up on Wifi I checked for updates and it wanted an 850MB file. Quite a hefty update which it applied within minutes. Nice feature that when you bring down new apps like Google Music, it automatically puts them into the Media folder rather than the main desktop. Nice little touch.

Screen is glorious and really shows off the 1080p resolution. Souns is very good quality and ringtones are loud and clear with no distortion.

Power button and volume on the right-hand side and micro-USB to charge on the bottom.



Back snaps on just like the Galaxy S-range although this back cover is very tight indeed and requires considerable force to remove.







Update dated as of 25.07.15



Battery is 4000mAh which should be good for a few days even with moderate to heavy usage.


https://youtu.be/ILT5Cb2HCus

[greens117]

What model is it fella?

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[Nathz29]

It's a p8000, according to the battery and firmware shots

[flumperino]

Thanks crazyal.

I buckled and ordered one last week. I dislike large phones.....but £110 for the specs is impossible to resist!

[corskey]

@flump, where did you order from?

[flumperino]

focalprice mate. About a week ago. Not dispatched yet though.

[Nathz29]

I've been advised by geekbuying, that they have no stock and are awaiting material for a production run, should ship mid august. Ordered mine about ten days ago.

[fanni]

Finally got my dispatch notice from geek buying tonight

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[piggzy]

I always use AliExpress. Never been let down so far !!

[crazyal]

Mine was from Focalprice and took just under 2 weeks to arrive.