Founded 30 years ago, ZTE is well known for making solid mobiles. They are one of the few China brands who sell retail internationally, and not only in Asian countries, but retail in Europe and the Americas as well. (more…)
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2016 Helio X30 X22 deca-core MTK MediaTek flagship SoC
While the MTK Helio X10 MT6795, carried in phones such as the pre-sale Xiaomi Note 2, is just barely out the gate, and with Helio X20 not scheduled to arrive until December, MediaTek is already hard at work on the next generation of high performance flagship SoC. (more…)
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Doogee F3 Pro review specifications 3GB RAM boutique style mobile
It seems just yesterday that Doogee was a brand new company, but in the grand scheme of things they’ve been around for awhile. They’ve sponsored teams such as Villarreal Futbol. I’ve reviewed several of their phones and found them to be quite good. (more…)
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 review specifications MTK Helio X10
Up next from Xiaomi is the Xiaomi Note 2 / Xiaomi Note 2 Prime. We’ve just finished reviewing the very strong Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro. (more…)
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OnePlus 2 preview specifications – Snapdragon 810 flagship killer
The OnePlus 1 from 2014 made a huge splash in terms of hype. It was a very powerful phone set to topple the flagships. On top of the big specs, they had a unique method of selling the mobile — it could only initially be purchased through invites. It’s a marketing strategy designed to promote intrigue due to exclusivity.
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Full Elephone S2 Review 2GB MT6735 slim and light mobile
Elephone is one of the most prominent China phone brands in the game. They’ve been creating some very interesting, unique mobiles and behind the style is a strong marketing team. (more…)
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Mstar M1 Pro review specifications 2GB MT6752
The Mstar M1 Pro is looking exactly like the previously reviewed Mlais M4. This is one of the heavier phones I’ve reviewed with a very solid metal frame and some fair bit of heft to it. Overall a very solid phone in regards to physical build. It’s also got character with it’s leather-styled back piece and angled sides. (more…)
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Cubot X15 preview 2GB MT6735A 1080p
Cubot has been around for a couple of years, generally producing quite decent phones. Indeed, we rarely hear of complaints regarding Cubot models.
Regarding the name of the brand, I really like “Cubot”. It’s short, simple and you know how to say it. It’s got a nice, modern ring to it, and in terms of marketing towards Westerners, speaking strictly in regards to ambiance of the name itself, makes it worlds beyond names such as Xiaomi, HomTom, Gionee, Jiayu and the like. (more…)
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$99 2GB Blackview Alife P1 Pro review specifications 64-bit
Blackview is a relatively new comer to the mobile market. I first reviewed their very slick and well made, but overpriced, Blackview Omega a couple months back, and more recently I reviewed their great $80 budget Blackview Zeta. (more…)
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6000mAh Innos D6000 review specifications 3GB Qualcomm 615
Full review now finished. Click here to go to full Innos D6000 review.
It’s not thin at just under 12mm, it’s not light at 188 grams, and it’s not super-powered SoC wise, but beyond being priced right, it’s got a ton of special tacked on. (more…)
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3GB Zopo Speed 7 and Zopo Speed 7 Plus preview
Lately Zopo has been a bit overshadowed by flashy, aggressive new comers, but they’re still one of the top dogs in the game and can be counted on to produce solid mobiles at competitive price points. (more…)
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Kingzone N5 review specifications 2GB 64-bit budget
Kingzone is one of the freshest players in the China phone market. Their first release that caught my eye was the MT6752 Kingzone Z1, which impressed me with it’s long battery life and eye-catching unique style. (more…)
