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OUKITEL U15 Pro - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD | MT6753 | 3GB | 32GB | Fingerprint

OUKITEL U15 Pro - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD | MT6753 | 3GB | 32GB | Fingerprint
OUKITEL U15 Pro
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Specs:
Dimensions: 153.2 x 78.0 x 8.7 mm
Weight: 201.1 g
Chassis: Aluminum Alloy
SoC: MediaTek MT6753
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4x1300MHz + 4x1300 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP4 600MHz, Cores: 4
Network: 4G Cat.4 (150MBps)
RAM: 3 GB - made by Samsung
Storage: 32 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, 720 x 1280 pixels, 24 bit - made by Sharp
Protection:
Battery: 3000 mAh, Li-Polymer - made by SCUD
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Back Camera: 4920 × 3264 pixels (16MP)
Front Camera: 2560 x 1960 pixels (5MP)
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz, single-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Notification LED
Colors: Space Grey, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold
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Leaked News:
According to new updates on OUKITEL official website, OUKITEL is starting a new device OUKITEL U15 Pro with 3GB RAM and 32GB RAM.
The upcoming OUKITEL U15 Pro is not the first device that packs 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, but it is definitely unique.
It is designed to be a 5.5 inch super thin device with curved-side edges, just like the OUKITEL K7000. U15 Pro includes a 5.5 inch SHARP display running at resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels, a MediaTek MTK6753 Octa-core 1.3GHz chipset with Samsung 3GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage with 128GB expandable flash memory.
It also gets a fingerprint sensor which allows 0.1s screen unlock and a 3000mAh SCUD built-in Li-polymer battery. In the detailed images, U15 Pro will equip with a 16MP primary sensor on the back. It will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
The OUKITEL U15 Pro specs are already listed on OUKITEL official website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u15-pro-55.html​

OUKITEL U15 Pro is aimed to hit a competitive price with a good features ratio. They decided to make it among the world's most cost-effective Octa-Core smartphones.
U15 Pro gets a metal body with capacitive keys and arc glass design. It features a 5.5 inch HD LCD display by the brand SHARP. It is powered by MediaTek MTK6753 chipset (Octa-Core 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with ARM Mali-T720 MP3 GPU). For better multi-tasking, it has been combined with 3GB of RAM, 32GB ROM and 128GB maximum expandable storage. (does it mean exFAT support?)
The fingerprint sensor on the back also gets additional functions other than providing security unlocking devices, just like almost all latest devices featuring it. It works also as a shutter button to take photos and as a switch to browse between photos while in gallery. It also works as a button to answer phone calls, play/stop playing music and videos.
On the back there is a 13MP camera, together with a 2MP front camera, but both cameras are interpolated to 16MP and 5MP.
To make it thin, it features a 3000mAh SCUD built-in Li-polymer battery which should be enough for one day use.
Also, it supports 2G, 3G and 4G networks, along with GPS, Bluetooth, FM radio and a/b/g/n WiFi. For almost-worldwide FDD LTE, it gets bands 1/3/7/8/20 support. More details for OUKITEL U15 Pro can be found on OUKITEL official website.
Presale for U15 Pro already started and normal delivery for will start at the end of October.
U15 Pro is designed to be 8.7mm as regards the thickness, while there will be another new device named as U15s that will be thinner than U15 Pro, only 7.1mm for the thickness and will have higher specs than U15 Pro too. It will be still Octa-Core, but running on MT6750 chipset. A dedicated thread for the U15s will be opened soon.​

monicawang said:
What is the price in presale and until when? do you know?
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As the K10000S with 10000mAh battery is still in the project phase, OUKITEL still works on other devices. A good news is that their latest Octa-Core smartphone U15 Pro is about to start delivery within this week. Now OUKITEL U15 Pro is getting its first hands on video.
OUKITEL U15 Pro is a 5.5 inch HD smartphone with original SHARP from Japan. The battery is not as big as K10000S, but still gets 3000mAh battery for one day use. The battery is supplied by SCUD, which are 100% tested before shipment to ensure safety. It also features ergonomic design for the back to fit human hand perfectly. On the back it gets a fingerprint sensor, allowing fast unlock and private protection.
For the hardware, it carries MediaTek MT6753 Octa-core 1.3GHz chipset, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, 16MP primary camera and a 5MP front facing camera. It also designed a 3-color notification LED to get alerts for new messages and notifications. It still runs on Android 6.0 OS.
Detailed information about U15 Pro: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u15-pro-55.html​

Plastic, glass, metal. What would you like as a smartphone material considering the touch feel in your hand?
What will it happen to these 3 different smartphones back cover?
Watch the video here, Samurai inside
In this video, these guys try to cut an OUKITEL U15 PRO and other 4 different smartphones with a knife, a Samurai Sword and Samurai Long Sword. Result unbelievable! Also K10000 participated in this video, used to knock the nails.
U15 Pro, together with U15S are both featuring aircraft aluminum metal alloy, making it a strong toughed smartphone.
Not too many manufacturers release Devices with Metal Back Cover because the signal is hard to adjust. OUKITEL managed to do so. To adjust the signal to this tough metal device, the OUKITEL Product Team worked for several months by testing it again and again, and finally they made the well designed U15 Pro and U15S.
OUKITEL U15 Pro is on pre-sale now, delivery starts from the end of this week. Users that have already pre-ordered it might get it soon.​

monicawang said:
This device is resisting well to those swords. I wonder if someone already have one ?!?!?! Alberto, did you have one? Metal background is great, but how is the signal?
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I'll get it soon.

Introduction
This is the OUKITEL U15 Pro.
Hardware
Powered by a Mediatek MT6753 SOC clocked at 1.3GHz, the device might result a bit outdated, but trust me, this is the fastest MT6753 device ever made. You will know why soon. It features 3GB of RAM, 32GB of ROM and a 13MP Rear Camera, unfortunately interpolated to 16MP. Each built-in hardware is quality-made, made by Samsung, SHARP and SCUD.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with basic accessories, just like all OUKITEL devices: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x SIM Card Tray Eject Tool, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
This is one of the first Q4 2016 device from OUKITEL made with an Unibody Metal Chassis, and just like all Metal Devices from OUKITEL, it feels super-solid and doesn't have any minor issue. Impressive. Antenna areas, located on the lower & upper parts of the device, are made of Plastic (otherwise the signal would be messed up).
It is 15.30x7.81x0.88cm, slightly larger than other 5.5 inches devices because its bezels are not so small. It weights 204g, considering the Unibody Metal Chassis this is just fine.
On the front side there is the common 2.5D Curved Display and the upper front side of the device features the standard set of things: a Front-Facing Camera, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. Is the Notification LED here? Yes, it is. (RGB)
I won't talk about the Notification LED in the Software paragraph because it isn't customizable at all. Here you can see some real-life photos.
On the lower front side there is the Touch Keys area, with Menu, Home and Back touch buttons. Not Backlit.
On the back side there is the Unibody Metal Chassis, nothing to complain about it. Impressive build quality.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Dual-LED Flashlight (not Dual-Tone), and the compact, rounded, Fingerprint Scanner.
On the lower rear side there is just the OUKITEL logo, the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Compared to other devices, the screen is a bit warmer than usual (just like all SHARP ones, interesting) and there is no MiraVision menu so you can't calibrate it. Color Accuracy is normal, with natural colors.
Light Sensor supports smooth light changes, this is its maximum brightness. One of the brightest 5.5" screens i have ever tried.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from an IPS screen.
Camera
This is the first device i try with an OnSemi AR1337 13MP Sensor, that should feature PDAF and great image quality. Well...i can't say that image quality is great here. It is just average, with great photos only in ultra-high light conditions. I'm pretty sure that this is a software bug, so i hope to see a software update with many improvements. I have already installed the latest OTA update with the "Improve Camera Quality" words in the Changelog, but...it was useless.
"HDR off" on the left and "HDR on" on the right. HDR photos are just brighter, no real HDR.
Photos taken on medium light conditions are pretty noisy.
Macro Photos seems to be great, but as you can see the focus is a bit messed up.
As regards the Flashlight, it is pretty powerful, making my cat looking amazing. (just sleeping, as every cat do...)
As regards Video Recording, 1080p videos are average, a bit noisy though. Again, the software doesn't help here.
Front Camera is a Wide-Angle variant GalaxyCore GC2365, noisy (damn...) and provides a decent level of details enough for nowadays usage.
Audio
Speaker's Quality on this device, unlike previous OUKITEL devices, is much better, a good amount of low-frequencies are here (finally) and the Volume is medium-high. Well Done OUKITEL!
As regards the Microphone, it is super sensitive with no issues as regards its quality. Everyone was able to hear me correctly while in-call.
GPS
Considering that this is a Unibody Metal device, you (and me too) might expect lower GPS quality or accuracy. Well, i do not know how, but OUKITEL managed to find a solution to this drama. GPS Signal is high, even higher indoors (weird), and manages to lock satellites in less than 2 seconds.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
It seems that other chinese companies should hire OUKITEL engineers in order to get this result on other Full-Metal devices hehe.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
NOTE: If you see "WIND" (Operator Name) on some screenshots, that's my secondary SIM with no Mobile Data, Signal and Speed Tests are made using my Primary SIM Card. This is used only for minor tests.
OUKITEL provides full european bands support, with 4G Band 20 (some other Chinese Smartphones don’t have it). Unfortunately, even though the 4G signal is high and stable, somehow all speedtests done weren't able to get some nice results. Software Optimization is required.
3G Signal Reception is accurate too, actually I never managed to get connected to the 2G Network of my Mobile Operator because there was always some 3G Signal available. (luckily there are no coverage issues here)
As already said, 4G Network Speed is low, even though it highly depends on your Mobile Operator and mine isn’t pretty good, this doesn't mean that it is normal to get 3G Speed on 4G network. This is what happens on this device. 3G Network Speed is even lower.
WiFi 5GHz is supported here, and seems to work pretty well with my 802.11n Dual-Band Connection. It isn't able to get full speed (100/20), but it is still a bit higher than 2.4GHz speed. Connected to 54MBps, because it seems that the 5GHz antenna isn't pretty powerful.
Battery Life
I have measured the real battery capacity using my USB Tester, and it seems that the real battery capacity is much higher than the declared one. (declared 3000mAh, real ~3200mAh). All OUKITEL devices had (and still have) this nice extra-power.
This is the Geekbench Battery Test, the battery runtime is probably a bit low for a 3000mAh battery, but the Battery Score is higher than average so, it may be improved with future OTA updates.
https://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/391236
As regards battery charging times, the 5V/1A charger isn't pretty good to handle 3000mAh batteries so expect more than 2 hours of Charging Time.
Software
As always, all OUKITEL devices features an almost completely clean Android 6.0 release providing a buttery smooth experience in almost all menus and apps, similar to Nexus/Pixel devices, even though there is some Mediatek stuff here.
Just like other last-gen Mediatek Devices, there are some typical features such as Gestures, Scheduled Power On/Off, etc…
Unfortunately, just like on ALL OUKITEL devices, there is no Compass/Magnetometer neither Gyroscope sensors. I have already gave to OUKITEL the advice to add at least the Compass Sensor on future devices, let's hope that they will hear it.
As already said before, even though there is a Notification LED, it isn't customizable at all.
The Fingerprint Scanner can be initialized as easy as on all Android 6.0 devices, and its accuracy is decent, not as perfect as was on the K7000, i might say 7/10. It is lightning fast though.

Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – GPU Performance is highest than most MT6753, thanks to the HD-only screen.
AndroBench – eMMC Performance is superb, comparable with high-end devices.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – 3D performance is great considering the outdated Mali-720MP3 GPU inside.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (4x Cortex-A53), multi-core score is impressive though.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – Well OpenGL 3.0 benchmarks are pretty intensive, and this is where an outdated GPU lacks power. OpenGL 2.0 tests provide better results though, still better than MT6737 with bugged GPU performance.
PCMark – Standard MT6753 Performance here, with some extra performance.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Unlike previous tests, there are no major performance gains compared to other MT6753 devices.
I have reviewed many MT6753 devices, and i have to admit that this is the only one (together with the UHANS S1, but it wasn't as fast as this one regarding eMMC performance) that managed to impress me. The UI is super smooth, there are no lags at all while scrolling pages (even heavy webpages), and it is still able to provide some nice horsepower to handle 3D games with no major lags even though everything is powered by an outdated MT6753 SOC.
Conclusions
It is hard to be disappointed with OUKITEL devices, it happened only one time with the U7 Plus, but it still wasn't a completely disappointment. And...this device is no exception. This is an impressive device, OUKITEL managed to get some extra-juice from the MT6753 SOC with a great result.
Even though the Camera isn't as optimized as i would have expected, everything else is almost excellent, especially considering its price.
So, do I recommend it? Yes, it is hard to find something better for the same price.
Pros:
High Screen Brightness
Fast Fingerprint Sensor
Impressive eMMC Internal Storage
Quality-Made Unibody Metal Chassis
WiFi 5GHz Support
RGB Notification LED
Cons:
Noisy Cameras (Rear and Front)
No Compass/Gyroscope Sensors
Missing MiraVision Menu
No Fast Charging Support
Rating: 8.7
Packaging and Accessories: 9
Design and Materials: 10
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9
Screen: 8
Camera: 6.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 7.5
Software: 9
OEM Support: 10
Price: 9.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/Y2SUo
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u15-pro-55.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

Oukitel U15 PRO REVIEW (By Blinkone)
Oukitel U15 PRO 5.5inch 2.5D HD Android 6.0 Smartphone MT6753 Octa Core 1.3GHz 3GB RAM 32GB ROM 16.0MP TOUCH ID OTG LED Notification
Hi everyone.
Iv been playing around with the new Oukitel U15 PRO over the last week.
Im more than happy with this beauty really starting to love it,The device looks awesome with its big 5.5 inch 1280x720HD screen.
No duty charged, lovely looking phone comes with a protective case, has Android 6, Play store, TOUCH ID, OTG, LED Notification etc
Looks and feel
As you can see in the above photo the Oukitel U15 PRO comes with a soft gel case
Charging point,Mic and speaker can be found on the bottom edge
Sim card slot & Sd card goes here
3,5mm Head phone port
Power button & volume rocker
Camera,Fingerprint sensor & LED
The phone itself has a all metal body & feels like its an expensive phone + its got a really nice feel to it with the curved edges & it fits nicely into the hand.
The big selling points to me are
3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
3GB RAM is packed into OUKITEL U15 PRO, with dual-channel LPDDR3 ensure's stable and strong performance while operating the device with multi tasks or changing between apps. 32GB ROM for files storage, besides 32GB extendable.
0.1s Fast Touch ID
OUKITEL U15 PRO features the press fingerprint sensor, which uses a unique fingerprint identity sensor to make unlocking your phone easy and secure.Unlock your device in just 0.1s.Another cool thing with the fingerprint sensor is you can scroll through your photo's and music simply by touching the sensor.
OUKITEL U15 PRO uses MTK6753 Octa-core powerful processor, which easily control's multi tasks.
3000mAh Large Battery, Powersaving Mode
OUKITEL U15 PRO adopts a large 3000mAh lithium polymer battery. Along with powersaving mode.
5.5" HD 2.5D SHARP Display
OUKITEL U15 PRO features a 5.5 inch 2.5D SHARP display with IPS technology for a higher pixel density reaching to 1280 x 720 and shaper picture. SHARP screen provides better display quality and a wide viewing angle.
Metal Body, Delicate Design
OUKITEL U15 PRO adopts aircraft aluminum alloy metal and ergonomic art design for the back, and full-filling waterdrop 2.5D curved screen.
OTG Function
With OTG function, OUKITEL U15 PRO supports reverse charging, which could be used as a power bank to charge another device. What's more, the phone can be connected to USB, keyboard or mouse.
Usability
The OUKITEL U15 PRO has a MT6753 1.3GHz Octa core Processor along with T720 Mali GPU giving it better performance than most phones.It come with android 6 marshmallow witch runs very well everything is nice & fast.
It has 3GB of ram & 32GB of rom expandable up to 32GB via micro SD card,Its dual sim too (But only if you dont use the sd card as the sd card is using one of the sim slots)
Battery
The battery on the OUKITEL U15 PRO is a 3000mAh SCUD. I was not expecting it to be that good but im getting at least 3 days from it with light use so that's another good point.
Camera
Its fitted with Dual cameras, front camera 2.0MP interpolated to 5MP, back camera 13.0MP interpolated TO 16MP its 16 MP back camera is able to record 1080p Full HD video at a rate of 30 frame per second theres also a 5 mega pixel front facing camera witch is also a hd camera so you can take hd selfies.
Camera photos
Qukitel UI
Firmware
In the few days iv owned this phone iv had 2 OTA updates
Stock Firmware can be found here
http://www.needrom.com/download/oukitel-u15-pro-2/
Antutu
Not a bad score here
Cpu Z
GPS/wifi
The OUKITEL U15 PRO has good gps it has no problem picking up gps signals even indoors it finds the satellites fast and is very accurate also the wifi is strong had no problem connecting to my network from 20 meters away.
Wifi
Highlights
5.5" SHARP 2.5D HD 1280*720 display, capacitive touch screen
CPU: MT6753 Cortex A53 Octa Core 1.3GHz; GPU: ARM Mali T720
Android 6.0 OS,Samsung 3GB RAM +32GB ROM,can extend to 32GB(not included)
Dual cameras, front camera 2.0MP(SW5.0MP), back camera 13.0MP(SW16.0MP)
Dual SIM card dual standby
Metal body,3000mAh battery
Support 4G/WIFI/Bluetooth/multi-language/Touch ID/Hotknot/OTG/LED notification
2G:GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz; 3G:WCDMA 900/2100MHz; 4G:FDD-LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz
Basic Unboxing video
Whats in the box
1 × Phone
1 × Built-in*Battery
1 × Case
1 × USB cable
1 × Power adapter
Conclusion
Would i buy this phone YES i sure would i love everything about it works very well for an £100 phone

Great reviews, thank you. I ordered the Oukitel U15 PRo after the for me disappointing K7000 (LED Notification poor, built in battery only 2000 mAh)
Looking forward to receive my U15 Pro before christmas

OUKITEL U15s - Information & Reviews - 5.5" FHD | MT6750T | 4GB | 32GB | Fingerprint

OUKITEL U15s - Information & Reviews - 5.5" FHD | MT6750T | 4GB | 32GB | Fingerprint
OUKITEL U15s
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Specs:
Leaked News:
Not yet except a leak in a OUKITEL U15 Pro news: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gen...U15s will have higher specs than the U15 Pro![/HIDE]​

Reserved

OUKITEL is starting to work on the next flagship model U15S, super thin body with high configuration.
U15S is designed to be 7.6mm for the thickness and 5.5inch FHD display with 1080*1920 resolution. The screen will be original SHARP screen from Japan.
It will carry MT6750T Octa-core ARM Mali-T860 processor and packs a 13.0MP rear camera which will be interpolated to 16MP. It will still run android 6.0 OS by default, but OUKITEL will most probably cooperate with a developing team to do Android 7.0 for U15S. If it finally succeed, then U15S will be the first MT6750 device to eat Nougat.
Price and delivery time for U15S has not confirmed officially.​

@monicawang : there is no need to copy-paste my news.....

As the hot season comes, U15S is also going to market. It's already confirmed that it is getting 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, while the price is surprising cost-effective.
OUKITEL U15S main specs are:
Screen: 5.5 inch SHARP FHD 2.5D Display, 1920*1080, support 5 point multi-touch
Dimensions: 150.9mm*76.2mm*7.6mm, super thin aircraft aluminum metal alloy, 169.06g
CPU: MediaTek MT6750T Cortex A53 Octa-core 64bit, 4 cores of 1.0GHz, 4 cores of 1.5GHz
GPU: ARM Mali-T860
Storage: 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, support micro-SD card up to 128GB
SIM: dual SIM dual standby, 2 nano SIM or 1 nano SIM 1 SD card
Camera: 5MP OV front+13MP Panosonic back camera, interpolated to 8MP+16MP in software, back flash light, auto-focus
Battery: 2450 mAh SCUD high density battery
Network: 2G (GSM 850/900/1800/1900), 3G(WCDMA900/2100), 4G(B1/3/7/8/20)
Color: champagne gold, space grey
OS: Android 6.0
Sensors: Gravity Sensor/Light Sensor/Proximity Sensor/Fingerprint Sensor
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More info: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u15s-56.html
Being a main trend flagship model with MT6750T chipset, 4GB RAM,32GB ROM and 16MP interpolated camera, U15S will be sold only at $159.99, during presale, flash sale will drop the price to $139.99. Authorized store will be listed on OUKITEL official website.​

OUKITEL U15S features a 5.5" FHD display with 1080p resolution made by SHARP. The super thin 7.6 mm body is a combination of 2.5D curved display and Aircraft Aluminum Metal Alloy. It features a MediaTek MT6750T octa-core 64-bit chipset together with 4GB RAM+32GB ROM and 8MP+16MP interpolated camera (real is 5MP + 13MP).
Unlike other OUKITEL devices, on the U15S they decided to customize the operating system to Dido OS (?) which is based on Android 6.0. The Fingerprint Sensor is not only used for unlocking the device but can work also a shutter button to answer phone calls, take photos and pause music or video. The three-keys on the front are virtual keys and can be orientated according to your preferences.
OUKITEL in this video also did an Antutu test to get some interesting scores. The U15S ranks 27th with a score of 42836. Near to other devices with Helio P10, impressive.
U15S is on pre-sale now at the price and a good news is that U15S shipments are planned for the middle of November, users which pre-ordered this device will get it soon.​

It seems to be a very good and cheap device!
i'm only concerned about battery capacity... it seems that 2450mAh are very low for the cpu and screen size/resolution..

OUKITEL U15S challenges to run 52 apps with 4GB RAM
It's already known that OUKITEL U15S features 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, but what you can expect with the big flash memory?
It's mainly reflected by running multi-tasks. For example, with a 2GB RAM smartphone you may only be able to run 25 apps at the same time fluently, but with a 4GB RAM smartphone, you can run more than 50 apps smoothly and no pressure to exchange tasks.
OUKITEL U15S is such a powerful device, now it's challenging to run 52 apps at the same time:
Some new apps have been downloaded before taking the video, including music, maps, social communication APPS, learning APPs, games, shopping apps, news apps, etc. Together with the originally pre-installed apps, U15S opened 52 apps, all opens quite fast with no issues. It also tried to search on a shopping app, and played a game while all the other appications are still in background running. It's seen in the video that there is no block and no delay in handling these APPs.
More information could be checked on OUKITEL official website. Authorized stores are also listed on their official website store page.​

Linked to the previous post, also exchanging apps has been tested. No performance loss.

OUKITEL U15S is adding some new features that are not shown on other devices.
On almost all android smartphones, to save a screenshot, you can use three fingers slide down screen or press power key + volume down keys to get a screenshot. But what if the content you want to send is longer than one page? Here on the U15S, you can get a long screenshot of a whole long article. You can save up to 10 pages within one screenshot.
It also supports rectangle screenshot, lasso screenshot, scrawl screenshot and adds a screen record function for you to record your screen.
OUKITEL U15S has been already released, while OUKITEL is redesigning their official page for this device. OUKITEL newly customized the operation system named dido OS which is based on Android 6.0. But re-designing the interface to be simpler, clearer, vivid, and smooth.
The system has been optimized to save power. As regards its performance, the speed rises up to 25% comparing to original system and saves up to 50% power to make the 2700mAh battery lasts longer. The dido OS also allows the calculator to remember your calculate history, more convenient for checking data.
U15S is powered by MT6750T Octa-core 1.5GHz chipset, 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM with 128GB expandable memory. 13MP panasonic camera and 5.5 inch SHARP FHD display for the best visual experience.​

Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL U15s.
Hardware
Being the almost-successor of the OUKITEL U15 Pro, and i say 'almost' because there are some downgrades here, this U15s is powered by a Mediatek MT6750T SOC clocked at 1.5GHz, with a Panasonic 13MP Rear Camera (with no OIS as declared) and a GalaxyCore GC5005 (not OmniVision as declared) 5MP Front Camera. The 5.5" screen is manufactured by SHARP, and i will talk carefully about it in of the next paragraphs because it is a bit messed up.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with basic accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x SIM Card Eject Tool, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
This is the first MT6750T device ever released by OUKITEL, and just like the U15 Pro it features an Unibody Metal Chassis that feels solid and well-made. I like the painting they used here, it doesn't make the device slippery, providing an extra-grip.
It is 15.10x7.61x0.78cm, with almost-thin bezels. It weights 173g, the lightest 5.5" metal device i have ever tested. It is also the most compact 5.5" device i have ever tested, so well done OUKITEL for this.
On the front side there is the common 2.5D Curved Display and the upper front side of the device features the standard set of things: a Front-Facing Camera, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. The Notification LED is not here, i do not know why OUKITEL removed it, this is a downgrade.
On the lower front side there isn't anything at all because this device uses On-Screen Buttons. On the back side there is the Unibody Metal Chassis, with the lower and upper bands made of Plastic.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Single-LED Flashlight and the Fingerprint Sensor.
On the lower rear side there are some Logos and Words about the Device's Certifications, together with the OUKITEL logo. The Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Well...this is what looks weird on this device. OUKITEL says it is made by Sharp, but at least my device, has a poor-quality screen. Colors are washed out, the brightness is not as high as expected and everything looks cold (low temperature). I hope to see an OTA Update that fixes this issue, if fixable.
Light Sensor supports smooth light changes, this is its maximum brightness. It is not super high as you would expect from an high-quality screen.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from an IPS screen, somehow better than expected. Nothing to complain about this.
Camera
Let's talk about the Camera, this is the second issue of this device. The Rear Camera takes yellowish photos, and Videos are recorded at 15FPS! I have tested another device with the same Panasonic Camera Sensor, so i know how this Sensor works if configured properly. Here it is messed up. OUKITEL, please fix it, this is a great camera sensor if you configure it properly.
"HDR off" on the left and "HDR on" on the right. HDR doesn't seem to have much difference.
Photos taken on medium light conditions are mediocre, with a medium level of noise.
Macro Photos look a bit yellowish, but the focus works great.
Even though there is a Single-LED flashlight, it seems to provide enough light to help the sensor without increasing too much ISO levels.
As regards Video Recording, 1080p videos are garbage, the yellow-tint is here and due to the 15FPS bug, they look like in slow-motion. Also, there is no OIS, unlike what OUKITEL declared.
Front Camera is a GalaxyCore GC5005 (5MP), not an OmniVision as declared by OUKITEL, and luckily the yellowish tint issue is not here, so you will not look weird in a Selfie or Video-Call.
OUKITEL, this is the first time i see a completely messed up Camera Depertment on one of your devices, with wrong declared information and broken software, i hope to not see all of this with the next OTA Update.
Audio
Speaker's Quality could have been better, at maximum volume the sound is still low, and it seems to be a bit muffled, with no low-frequencies as always. No issues with the Earpiece though, perfect while in-call and to play Whatsapp Voice Messages.
As regards the Microphone, it is calibrated for any kind of usage, everyone was able to hear me correctly. There is no Secondary Microphone for Noise Suppression though.
GPS
Unlike other MT6750/MT6750T device i have tested, luckily just like all OUKITEL devices, the GPS is working pretty good. I was able to lock satellites even indoors, so somehow OUKITEL managed to find a way to make the GPS working properly on this SOC.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
OUKITEL, just like some other brands, provides full european bands support, with 4G Band 20 (some other Chinese Smartphones don’t have it). 4G Signal Reception doesn't seem to have any issue, stable and with decent speed.
No issues found with the 3G Signal Reception, actually I never managed to get connected to the 2G Network of my Mobile Operator because there was always some 3G Signal available. (luckily there are no coverage issues here)
WiFi 5GHz is supported here, working great with my 802.11n Dual-Band Connection. It isn't able to get full speed (100/20), but it is still a bit higher than 2.4GHz speed. Connected to 150MBps, this is the only device that managed to get such high speed.
Battery Life
I have measured the real battery capacity using my USB Tester, and it seems that the real battery capacity matches the declared one. (declared 2700mAh, real ~2700mAh).
This is the Geekbench Battery Test, the battery runtime is sufficient, honestly i do not think it is possible to get an higher runtime with a 2700mAh battery.
https://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/392184
As regards battery charging times, the 5V/1A charger is a bit under-rated to handle a 2700mAh battery, taking more than 2 hours to recharge the device completely.
Software
This is the third issue of this device. OUKITEL choose to use, somehow, a so-called Dido OS (based on Android 6.0). This is a completely customized OS, similar to MIUI, but with lots of UI parts taken from iOS, and some words are badly translated into English. I do not agree at all with this choice, it reduces the Device's Quality and compromises the usage of the device.
Mediatek easy-to-use Gestures are still here, together with the usual Scheduled power on & off menu.
No Gyroscope or Magnetometer/Compass here, i have already asked OUKITEL to add at least the Compass on future devices, let's see if they follow my advice.
The Fingerprint Scanner is great, no issues found while using it. It is accurate, and unlocks the device almost instantly.

Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – GPU Performance is good, nothing to complain about it.
AndroBench – eMMC Performance is great as regards the Reading Speed, sufficient for the Writing Speed.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – 3D performance is good enough to play all games with at least 30fps, the minimum required to get a smooth experience.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is low as regards the single-core test, but great as regards the multi-core test.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – I was not able to run any benchmark on this device, weird. THis Dido OS causes so many issues.
PCMark – Except the Computer Vision score, there is nothing to complain about.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Browser Score is pretty low, i'm still trying to understand why. Maybe the OS is impacting negatively on it.
Even though the OS is full of background running apps, except for the Browsing Experience, everything else seems to be as good as you would expect from an MT6750T CPU.
Conclusions
In my last review about the U15 Pro i said "It is hard to be disappointed with OUKITEL devices". Ok, this is the first time an OUKITEL device disappoints me. Excluding the OS that i would call crappy, the Camera and Screen issues are serious. Honestly, i can't believe OUKITEL released a device with this bugs.
Also, what worries me even more, is that i am not the only one who is having this issue (check DeviceSpecifications's Review), so my Device is not faulty.
I have no words to describe it. In the current status, i am not sure if i can recommend this device, even though the Build Quality and Performance are great.
The only way to save this device is to wait for an OTA Update. Follow this thread, i will post here all updates, if there will be any.
Pros:
Excellent Fingerprint Sensor
Solid Metal Chassis
WiFi 5GHz Support
Slim and Lightweight
Cons:
Rear Camera Software is messed up
Screen Calibration is messed up (MiraVision doesn't help)
Crappy Dido OS
Mediocre Battery Life
Speaker Sound is muffled
Rating: 7.5
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9
Screen: 6
Camera: 6
Sound: 7
Battery Life: 7
Software: 5
OEM Support: 9
Price: 8
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/3bgS6
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u15s-56.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

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Here my review https://ozigadget.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/oukitel-u15s-reviews/

Oukitel U16 Max 6 inch display / Info / review

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The model is going to be named Oukitel U16 Max and will be powered by an unknown octa-core processor and Android 7.0 Nougat as the OS.
But back to the display, it will have HD resolution with 5-point multitouch and being manufactured by Japan Display Inc. (JDI) should guarantee some level of quality. The screen will adopt LTPS technology and feature 2.5D polishing. So in short the display should be pretty good and with such big screen it’s one of the most important things to see.

Oukitel officials expect that U16 Max could make an appearance in exclusive Aliexpress presale event in March as a part of the Aliexpress Anniversary celebration. It should be available with some pretty hefty discount and probably some extra bonuses on top

Oukitel U16 Max. There are not many details leaked now. As of now we know, the new Oukitel U16 Max is going to have a 6.0-inch display Android 7.0 Nougat OS and an Octa-core processor.

It’s not going to be a dual camera device so we have to settle for 13 Mpix rear camera with Micron AR1335 sensor and 5 Mpix front camera with OV GC5005 sensor. No software interpolation for either of them so a small plus for that. It’s worth noting that the camera lens doesn’t have the plain black paint, but micron-grade double axis lines printed using the latest LightScribe technology.
The fingerprint scanner will be on the back of the device and will have some customizable options including audio or video playback control, taking calls or launching a specified app directly.

The rear camera on the Oukitel U16 Max will be 13MP and is listed as a Micron AR1335. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor in the OV CG5005 which is also a “straight” shooter with no interpolation. The company also mentioned LightScribe tech on the rear lens as well. While we knew it would have a fingerprint scanner that detail has been confirmed along with an aluminium metal shell with CNC milling.
Oukitel U16 Max Specifications
6-inch JDI display HD 1280 x 720
MediaTek MT6753 processor
13MP rear camera
5MP front-facing camera
Fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE
4,000mAh battery
Android 7.0

We still don’t know when the Oukitel U16 Max will arrive, but expect it to be affordable like many of the company’s other handsets. It will début in Gold although more colors could be added before prime time.

Have a look at the new features according to OUKITEL
New features on U16 Max Android Nougat:
• New funny emojis in Keyboard
• Improved humanized voice search
• Mobile Data saver
• Screen saver
• Use two apps at same time
• Quick Multi-tasking
• Clear all recent apps button
• Quick reply in notification bar
• Quicker quick settings
• Editable quick settings
• Suggested settings
• Bundled notifications
• “Cancel “ button for downloading
• Easier settings navigation
• Keyboard shortcut helper
• One hand mode
• Guest mode
• Parallel Space-log in two Facebook accounts
• One hand FloatView
• Float gesture
• View two Chrome tabs
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Kasaq said:
There is another, later thread, it looks like by a spammer. Are more threads on the same phone allowed? it is confusing where to write
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some new info
Oukitel U16
MT6753
3 GB RAM and 32 GB .
Cameras have 13 Mpix resolution for the rear one and 5 Mpix front
Dimensions of the device are 165,5 x 83,3 x 9,15 mm and 218 g of weight i.
Oukitel U16 Max will be available in Space Grey and Champagne Gold color variants with a price under $150$.

Full specs are as below:
Basic Parameters:
Color: space grey, champagne gold
Dimensions & Weight: 165.5*83.3*9.15m,218g
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Chipset: MT6753 Octa-core 1.3GHz Cortex A53 Mali-T720
Memory: 3GB RAM+32GB ROM, 32GB expandable
Screen: JDI brand screen material, 2.5D curved and LTPS tech
Back: aluminum alloy
Display:
Size: 6.0 inch, 5 points multi-touch
Resolution: HD 1280*720 pixels
Camera:
Primary: 13.0MP (no interpolation), flash light
Secondary: 5.0MP (no interpolation)
Battery: 4000mAh, 5V/1.5A quick charger
Connectivity
Network: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz; WCDMA: 900/2100MHz; 4G: b1/3/7/8/21
SIM Card: 1 micro SIM+1 nano SIM, or 1 SIM+ 1 TF card
WLAN: 802.11a/b/g/n/, Support Hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
GPS: GPS/AGPS/GLONASS
NFC: No
Hotknot: yes
USB: Micro-USB 5Pin
Earphone jack: 3.5mm
OTG: yes
OTA: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Sensors: Gravity sensor/proximity sensor/Light sensor/fingerprint sensor/notification LED
Price: below $150

As OUKITEL announced the full specs during MWC which was held last week, they are now releasing more details about the U16 Max. Here we have got the first hands on video for this 6 inches smartphone.
As we already knew, the OUKITEL U16 Max features a big screen with 6 inch 720p display which is 2.5D curved and processed with LTPS tech. While the battery cover applies aircraft aluminum alloy. The middle frame is also metal with complicated CNC craft to make it slimmer as well as comfortable to touch.
This video shows some features of Android Nougat (7.0) as well as customized features for more a interesting user experience.
Since the screen is big, the one hand mode and one hand float view will be appreciated as it offers some daily functions like screenshot, scanner, lock screen, screen record, gesture unlock and recent apps etc. It also offers dual desktop for choose, one with app drawer, one with all apps on main screen.
It also offers several kinds of unlock way, like fingerprint with password, fingerprint with pin, fingerprint with patterns, etc. The fingerprint is quite fast to unlock device, it also add other functions like use fingerprint to capture photo, to answer phone call, to play music etc. The Camera should be a 13MP made by Micron (AR1337 i guess) with no interpolation.​

OUKITEL U16 Max gets the final product video
As we already know, the U16 Max features a 6 inch HD JDI display with 2.5D curved screen and 3D arc designed battery cover. This is offering high permeability and bright vibrant screen. However, how long could such a big displayed smartphone last for daily usage?
The U16 Max carries the MediaTek MT6753 Octa-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, and runs the Android 7.0 OS. Considering the hardware and software power consumption, will the 4000mAh battery provide enough power? The answer is YES.
Using SCUD battery with high density tech. this leads to a super thin 9.15mm body compared to other large battery smartphones. Theoretically, the 4000mAh battery of U16 Max is able to support:
Standby: 320hours (13days & 8hours) in lowest power consumption state.
2G talk: 25hours( in black screen)
MP3 music: 36 hours (speaker mode in black screen, highest volume)
FHD Video: 6.5hours (brightest screen state and highest volume)
Surf Internet: 6.5hours (mobile data mode, brightest screen state)
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All the above data are theoretical; may differ according to local network and mobile phone state.
This U16 Max will start the Global First Launch from March 28th, and it is said to have the lowest price available between all devices featuring similar specs. OUKITEL will also start delivery at the same time when the first launch starts. More information will be launched on OUKITEL's official FB page.​

Already got Oukitel U16 Max, i will make unboxing video soon

Introduction
This is the OUKITEL U16 Max.
Hardware
This device is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 SOC clocked at 1.3GHz, the old CPU from Mediatek that seems to be still used by many manufacturers. It features 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM, together with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. No Camera Interpolation is here, a great move from OUKITEL!
Unboxing
Packaging comes with basic accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1.5A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied, but i recommend you to replace it. (low quality)
Just like most devices from OUKITEL, also this one has Metal Chassis that seems to be pretty well-built, and unlike previous models, this one features a nice design for the 3.5mm and USB ports, protecting the plug from any scratch.
It is 16.6x8.33x0.95cm, something expected considering the huge 6 inches screen. It weights 226g, again something expected.
On the front side there is the standard (well nowadays almost all devices have it) 2.5D Curved Display and the upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing Camera, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. A Notification LED is here, and seems to be RGB.
Here you can see the brightness of the Notification LED, one of the brightest i have ever found on a smartphone.
On the lower front side there is the soft-touch keys zone, with Recents, Home and Back buttons.
On the back side there is the Metal Back Cover (non-removable), with Plastic Bands on the upper and lower sides.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Dual-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, and the fingerprint scanner.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything at all because the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Somehow OUKITEL choose to use an HD-only screen on this device, i do not like this choice due to the disappoiting pixel density and overall screen sharpness.
Light Sensor supports smooth light changes, this is its maximum brightness.
Viewing Angles are not the best compared to other devices i reviewed.
Camera
Similar to previous OUKITEL devices, also this one uses an OnSemi AR1335 13MP Rear Camera sensor that seems to provide a nice overall image quality. Something that i like about the implementation on this device is the absence of any kind of interpolation. The level of noise is a bit too high though.
"HDR off" on the left and "HDR on" on the right.
On Medium Light conditions the camera struggles to keep the noise level low.
Even though there is a Dual-LED Flashlight, it isn't as bright as you would expect.
As regards Video Recording, 1080p30 videos are recorded with a decent level of details, just remember that there is no OIS so you can’t expect stable videos.
The Front Camera is a standard GalaxyCore GC5005 (5MP), with Wide-Angle.
Audio
Speaker Quality is average, with almost inexistent low-frequencies but with an high level of volume.
As regards the Microphone, it is decent, maybe not the best i have ever tried on a smartphone, but still acceptable. In-Call Quality is decent too, nothing to complain about.
GPS
GPS Quality is way better than most newer MT6737 devices i have reviewed, confirming that this MT6753 has one of the best GPS Chipsets you can find on a Mediatek device.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
OUKITEL provides full european bands support, with 4G Band 20 (some other Chinese Smartphones don’t have it). My 4G connection was working just fine, with decent speed and pretty stable signal.
WiFi 5GHz is supported here. Connected at 81mbps, i was able to reach ~38mbps, not the best WiFi speed considering that i was connected to my 5GHz Connection.
Battery Life
I have measured the real battery capacity using my USB Tester, and it seems that the real battery capacity is much higher than the declared one. (declared 4000mAh, real ~4450mAh).
This is the PCMark Battery Test. Minimum Brightness, WiFi On, SIM Card Inserted and Active.
As regards battery charging times, the 5V/1.5A charger isn't enough to charge the device in less than 3 hours, so do not expect any Quick Charge here.
Software
Thankfully OUKITEL continues to use a clean Android OS release for their devices (excluding the U15s, a whole different negative story). There isn't just a clean OS, but there is Android 7.0 Nougat! The first device released by OUKITEL with Android 7.0 pre-installed. It works great, it is smooth and doesn't have any app that can't be disabled or might interfere with daily usage.
Standard Mediatek Features such as Gestures, Tap-to-Wake, etc... are still here. MiraVision is missing.
There is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer, just like all on all OUKITEL devices.
Thankfully there are no Malware pre-installed on this device, scanned using Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware.
As regards the Fingerprint Scanner management, this device has the best Fingerprint Scanner i have ever tried, even better than my daily LeEco Le 2. Well Done OUKITEL!

Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – GPU Performance isn't superb, neither you can expect better results with this GPU.
AndroBench – eMMC Performance is sufficient, Write Speed lower than average.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – As you can see, 3D performance is mediocre.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (8x Cortex-A53), enough to handle almost every type of activity.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – The same GPU lack of power is noticeable here.
PCMark – Standard MT6753 performance here.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Impressive Android Webview Performance, but everything else is just like other MT6753 devices.
Conclusions
Being the first phablet from OUKITEL it seems that they are on the right way to produce a real competitor that can beat other devices in the same price range. The device isn't perfect, the lack of power is noticeable but at least OUKITEL managed to provide a clean, and smooth, Android 7.0 Nougat experience.
So, do I recommend it? Well, it depends on your requirements. If you are in search of a gaming device, this isn't for you, but if you are in search of a multimedia device, with ultra-light gaming, then this might be a good choice.
Pros:
Good Build Quality
Impressive Fingerprint Sensor
Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box
RGB Notification LED
Huge Battery Capacity
Cons:
Low Screen Resolution for a 6 inches device
Speaker Quality could have been better
No Magnetometer/Gyroscope Support
Still running on the outdated MT6753
Rating: 8.5
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 7.5
Screen: 7.5
Camera: 8
Sound: 7.5
Battery Life: 9
Software: 9
OEM Support: 10
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/LEsg6
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u16-max-65.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

Development & Support thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/oukitel-u16-max-development-support-t3581740

Just got this phone delivered yesterday and I'm currently in the setup stage. Initial impression is that it's a monster of a phone for it's price (bought it from Aliexpress for just over 103€).
One thing I noticed:
I know that it's sometimes just a number that they set in the specs but I can confirm that my 128gb Samsung Evo is recognized and seems to be working in this phone even though the specs say up to 32gb.

I ordered mine on the 30th. How long did it take to get yours my tracking just updated today.
N-Lite Nougat v4.1

butchieboy said:
I ordered mine on the 30th. How long did it take to get yours my tracking just updated today.
N-Lite Nougat v4.1
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I got it from OUKITEL directly before its official release.

I ordered mine from Aliexpress maybe thats why its taking so long plus im in Illinois
Tmobile Note4 C9Pro Port

Dang still havent recieved this device..lol hate waiting for a new toy.
Tmobile Note4 C9Pro Port

BLUBOO S1 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" FHD | MT6757CD | 6GB | 64GB | Mi Mix Clone

BLUBOO S1 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" FHD | MT6757CD | 6GB | 64GB | Mi Mix Clone
BLUBOO S1
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Specs:
Dimensions: 74.3 x 148.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 175 g
Chassis: Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6757CD (Helio P25)
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4x2500 MHz, Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-T880 MP2 1000MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 64GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, 1080p, IPS
Protection: Gorilla Glass 4
Battery: 3500mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Back Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP), Sony IMX135 sensor, with misterious 3MP secondary camera
Front Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP), Sony IMX190 sensor
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: a, b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: Type-C, 2.0
Bluetooth: 4.1
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Front Fingerprint Scanner, High screen-to-body ratio
Colors: Black, White
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Official Website:
http://bluboo.hk/product/bluboo-s1
Development & Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/bluboo-s1-development-support-t3689103
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My own review: Post #2 & #3
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the BLUBOO S1.
Hardware
Together with all Xiaomi Mi MIX clones released in the last few months, this BLUBOO S1 might not get the level of attention compared to already released models, but in reality this differs from others and might be considered as a new idea of the Mi Mix clone. It is powered by a Mediatek Helio P25 (seems to be real this time), with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM.
Unboxing
Even though the package looks enormous for the device, it doesn't include lots of accessories as you might expect: 1x Type-C USB Cable, 1x 3.5mm to Type-C Adapter, 1x 5V/2A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Card, 1x Bluboo Customer Paper, 1x Glass Screen Protector. 1x TPU Case, 1x SIM Card Tray Remover and the Smartphone (of course). There is no screen protector pre-applied.
Based on the Xiaomi Mi Mix design, also this one comes with a thin bezels design but when it comes to build quality everything changes. The chassis is completely made of plastic thus you can notice some crackling sound if you try to squeeze the device slightly but still it doesn't feel that bad considering the materials. Also, the whole device has been covered with an oleophobic coating so it is almost impossible to leave fingerprint marks on it, pretty impressive.
It is 14.40x7.56x0.86mm, as compact as other 5.5" inches devices following the same design so compact and ergonomically perfect, with a weight of 170g.
On the front side there is the usual 2.5D glass covering the FHD IPS panel. It is easy to notice how thin bezels but, due to the white color, there is an annoying black frame that interferes with the great design. The upper front side features a real earpiece (unlike the Mi Mix) and the sensors hole that includes both light and proximity sensors.
As regards the lower front side, there is the Fingerprint Scanner built-in into the Home Button, it can't be pressed physically though, and the front-facing camera on the right corner. There is some wasted space where they could have added some touch buttons.
On the back side there is a glossy back cover that seems to be made of Plastic.
The upper rear side of the device features the Dual Camera Sensor supported by the Flashlight (i am not able to recognize the amount of LEDs) and nothing else. Except from the BLUBOO logo in the center, there isn't anything at all since the speaker is located on the bottom.
Device
Screen
Not being a fan of AMOLED screen, the presence of an IPS panel on this device made me consider it pretty unique compared to other clones. The panel itself is not the best i have ever seen unfortunately, with a noticeable lack of contrast, but with a good white balance and brightness.
Its light sensor doesn't support smooth light changes so do not except an efficient auto-brightness mechanism, and its maximum brightness is enough for decent outdoor usage.
Viewing Angles are as good as you might expect from an IPS panel, nothing to complain about.
Camera
Just like on the BLUBOO S8, also this S1 features the same sensors, a Sony IMX135 (13MP) as a rear camera sensor and a Sony IMX190 (8MP?) as a front camera sensor. Do they work the same on this device? Well...no. It seems that the S1 features a wider-angle lens plus color accuracy is better. I think the new ISP included on the Helio P25 helps a bit for the latter.
Generically speaking, most photos do not look that bad, with a decent amount of details and not too much noise, but sometimes in case of high-light conditions such as outdoors, the software doesn't handle the exposure properly, as you can notice in one of the photos attached below. Shooting with HDR mode on solves the issue, but also requires lots of time to take a shot.
Macros look decent with no focus issues, and due to the exposure issue mentioned before, photos taken using the flashlight look darker than usual. Pretty funny, with flashlight you get darker photos, without you get brighter photos...lol.
As regards Video Recording, videos are recorded at 1080p resolution but there is a serious stuttering issue that causes frame-rate to drop constantly without any reason.
The Front-Camera is placed on the lower front side of the device, so you need to shoot photos with the device upside-down for selfies and so on. Color Accuracy is OK, but there is a pretty high level of noise.
Audio
Considering the limited amount of space available inside the device, it is normal to see that the Speaker is not super-powerful when it comes to volume but it is still loud enough, much better compared to the S8, and there is a little amount of low-frequencies.
No issues found with the Microphone, nothing to report about.
GPS
GPS Quality is not good at all unfortunately, with unstable and not accurate signal outdoors, and inexistent signal indoors.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Providing full european bands support (with 4G Band 20), the device was able to keep a stable connection to my 4G Network, with excellent signal reception and able to reach the same speed i reach on my daily Redmi Note 4. High quality 4G antennas have been used.
The same applies for the WiFi. With 5GHz networks support, connected at 135Mbps, the device is able to use my VDSL internet bandwidth completely, matching my laptop's WiFi speed. Well Done BLUBOO.
Battery Life
Just like what happened on the S8, also on the S1 the battery capacity doesn't match the declared value, but here the lack of capacity is even higher. (3500mAh declared, real ~2980mAh)
As expected, due to the lack of battery capacity, also battery life is pretty low, reaching only 7h 12m with the PCMark Battery Life test.
I don't know why BLUBOO hides this feature, but i have discovered that even though they include a standard 5V/2A charger, the device is compatible with Mediatek Pump Express up to 9V, so you can quick charge the device. Here you can see the proof, using my LeEco's charger.
Software
Thankfully BLUBOO choose to use a clean Android OS for this device, with no custom UIs or anything weird. It runs on the usual Mediatek AOSP based on Android 7.0 Nougat with August 2017 security patches. Unfortunately, just like what happened on the S8, also on the S1 there is an huge amount of bloarware pre-installed.
Even with that amount of bloatware, the device runs pretty smooth and doesn't stutter even while running intensive tasks.
Just like most Mediatek devices, also this one features the usual set of features such as Gestures, Double tap-to-wake and MiraVision.
Both Gyroscope and Compass/Magnetometer sensors are here.
As expected, when lots of bloatware is pre-installed, malwares are detected. Scan run using Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware.
Its fingerprint scanner is accurate and pretty fast to unlock the device, it isn't lightning fast but still it is one of the best available.

Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – The Mali-T880MP2 GPU together with a FHD screen is simply maxed out, so some scores might not look that high.
AndroBench – Internal Storage performance is good, even though i might have expected an higher write speed.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – Unexpectedly, this benchmark seem to run pretty well on this GPU.
GeekBench – Single-Core performance seem to be fine matching other devices with the same CPU, but multi-core performance is really low meaning that something is reducing its real performance. It can't be thermal throttling because the device was not hot during this test.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – Being an hardcore benchmark, it is normal to not see great results here, but it is a good point of referral for GPU's raw performance.
PCMark – Balanced Results for an Helio P25, matching most mid-range devices.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – The same lack of multi-core performance is noticeable here, it should be over 2700 if it was running properly.
Conclusions
This 2017 can be defined as the year of clones, with lots of devices copying each other and unfortunately lack of original design. Can this one differ from all other clones? Well, partially yes, thanks to the lightweight plastic chassis and an IPS screen, but it doesn't mean that it is better, or better, it is better for some things but worse for others.
Its high-quality Mobile and WiFi antennas make it one of the best device i have ever reviewed when it comes to signal reception, but the GPS antenna is disappointing and can't be ignored.
I still like the idea of including using this thin bezels design to make devices compact, but OEMs should also not ignore important parts of the device, otherwise it causes the choice to go for a standard full-bezels design.
Would i recommend it? Just like what happened with the S8, i can't recommend it right now because the OS is infected and i don't want anyone to use a device running on an infected operating system, but if BLUBOO fixes this issue that seems to be widespread for all models, then yes. I will keep following the situation, and if they fix the issue, i will write it here.
Pros:
Compact and Ergonomic
Bright IPS Panel
Lightweight
Running on pure Android with no custom skins
Excellent 3G/4G and WiFi signal reception
Cons:
Not the best IPS panel
Running on an infected Android OS
No Notification LED
Battery Capacity doesn't match the declared value
Disappointing GPS antenna quality
Rating: 8.0
Packaging and Accessories: 9
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9
Screen: 8
Camera: 9
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 6
Software: 5
OEM Support: 8
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/cl043
Official Website: http://bluboo.hk/product/bluboo-s1
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the BLUBOO website.​

Cons
No NFC no android pay?

quatzar said:
Cons
No NFC no android pay?
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Yes, no NFC here. Unfortunately almost all chinese devices do not have it.

Nice job !
I have this phone since few days, the big problem are those two virus. We really need an alternative ROM and ROOT access on this phone.

JaMaYe said:
Nice job !
I have this phone since few days, the big problem are those two virus. We really need an alternative ROM and ROOT access on this phone.
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Already reported to Bluboo...without receiving any reply.

Alberto96 said:
Already reported to Bluboo...without receiving any reply.
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Bluboo Maya still had those virus, we can't count on Bluboo to solve this issue

JaMaYe said:
Bluboo Maya still had those virus, we can't count on Bluboo to solve this issue
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Last minute update, i got a reply saying that an OTA Update will be released soon. Let's hope that this is true.

Hi guys !
Somebody have any news about alternative ROM, ROOT, or TWRP ?
best regards.

Dev. & Support thread added to first post.

Thank you Alberto96, hope you get us updated
A couple of questions, do you notice a huge battery drain when double tap wake up setting on? It's so damn sensitive! time to time i feel vibration on my back jeans pocket when i walk it shouldn't be active when proximity sensor it's acitve. Any workround ? i like this feature.

jpl69 said:
Thank you Alberto96, hope you get us updated
A couple of questions, do you notice a huge battery drain when double tap wake up setting on? It's so damn sensitive! time to time i feel vibration on my back jeans pocket when i walk it shouldn't be active when proximity sensor it's acitve. Any workround ? i like this feature.
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Double-tap to wake keeps the touchscreen turned on, on such a power-hungry device with relatively small battery that's normal to notice some battery drain.
No workarounds available.

I have this crup 45 days and from the first day the WiFi Disconnected after 2 seconds!!!

i know that i am not the only one with charging problem with another usb-c cable than the provided one. There is other exemples on youtube.
Do you find a working cable? it's not a problem of length of the connector, i have modified one cable to be longer that the origin, and it still not works

CUBOT H3 - Information & Reviews - 5.0" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | 6000mAh

CUBOT H3
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Specs:
Dimensions: 145 x 71.8 x 11.2 mm
Weight: 209g
Chassis: Metal + Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6737
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1300 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP2 520MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.4 (150MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.0 in, IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels, 24 bit
Protection:
Battery: 6000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Back Camera: 13MP (4160 x 3120), OmniVision OV13850, interpolated to 13MP
Front Camera: 5MP (2560 x 1960), OmniVision OV5024, interpolated to 8MP
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz, single-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Notification LED (blue)
Colors: Titanium Silver, Titanium Gold, Black
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Official Website:
https://www.cubot.net/smartphones/h3/
Development & Support:
Coming soon
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #2 & #3
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the CUBOT H3.
Hardware
As a successor to the well-made and unique CUBOT H2, this H3 comes with a smaller display size (unknown reason, a bit non-sense) so it may not be considered as a real successor but more like an H2 Mini 2017 edition, since it comes with the upgraded MT6737 SOC instead of the MT6735 used in H2, plus it comes with more internal storage: 32GB instead of 16GB; a battery capacity upgrade (6000mAh instead of 5000mAh) and the addition of a fingerprint scanner complete the upgrade.
Unboxing
Compared to the H2, there is a minor upgrade when it comes to the included accessories, since it lacks an OTG Cable for power-sharing, but the standard set is still included: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/2A Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 2x Certifications Booklets, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied, but i have removed mine since it wasn't in the best conditions.
Even though CUBOT choose to keep the Metal Chassis, on this H3 they had to go for something lighter and probably less sturdy in order not make the device really heavy, since with a 5 inches screen, the extra weight would be noticeable due to the lack of weight distribution.
The device feels solid-enough, no imperfections noticed and the chassis has been slightly rounded in order to make it more ergonomic.
It is 14.55x7.21x1.15cm and weights 209g, probably one of the most compact battery phones i have ever reviewed, and the weight isn't too high considering its battery capacity.
On the front side there is the usual 2.5D curved glass with an IPS panel underneath, and the upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing Camera, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. The usual mono-color (blue only) Notification LED, common on CUBOT devices, is here.
Here you can see the LED in action.
As regards the lower front side there is the soft-keys touch area with Recents, Home and Back keys.
On the back side there is the removable plastic back cover that, at least on my unit, was slightly marked here and there.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Single-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, and the Fingerprint Scanner just below in the center. Here you can notice some scratches on the camera lens, scratches already found and not made by me. Pretty odd.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything important at all because the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Following the CUBOT H2 with its superb screen, also this H3 features an high-quality IPS panel with good color accuracy, proper refresh rate and decent white balance. Unfortunately the oleophobic coating isn't excellent though.
Its light sensor supports partial light changes with a maximum brightness of ~422lux, pretty good for outdoor usage.
As regards its viewing angles, there is nothing to report about, perfectly comparable to other high-quality IPS panels.
Camera
Since my camera lens is almost completely scratched, i decided to avoid to take some outdoor shots since the direct sunlight isn't the best when combined with scratches. That's a pity since the OmniVision 13MP camera sensor is able to take some pretty decent shots, at least this is what i was able to notice on other devices featuring the same sensor. Only low-light results will be considered.
As expected from a Single-LED flashlight, the amount of light provided to the sensor isn't really high, so the camera sensor might struggle slightly in low-light conditions.
Even with the low-end MT6737 SOC, this device is able to record 100% smooth videos at 720p25 (probably 720p30 max) with no stutters or lags, and the quality is also pretty good. Impressive.
Photos taken using the front camera are just sufficient, the GalaxyCore GC5024 5MP camera sensor can't do miracles in taking better shots. It is still a 5MP camera sensor.
Audio
Audio Quality is disappointing unfortunately, since the speaker is pretty quiet and lacks mid/low frequencies, plus the Earpiece sounds treble boosted and under-powered. Not the best for voice calls in loud environments.
Luckily the Microphone is fine, pretty average and with no issues to report.
GPS
The GPS works as bad/good as most other devices without GLONASS support, high accuracy outdoors.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
The device comes with full support for European 4G Networks and the antenna, even if the signal is a bit low, is able to provide an excellent data reception with high speeds, even higher than my Redmi Note 4 somehow
As regards the WiFi hardware, it works great even if it doesn't support 5.0GHz networks, reaching almost 48Mbps in download on my 70Mbps VDSL connection, a result that, at least from smartphones, is almost impossible to reach. Well Done CUBOT!
Battery Life
Even though the device is declared to feature a 6000mAh battery, i can't confirm it. Using my USB Tester, the result obtained of ~5492mAh means that ~500mAh of capacity is missing. Weird, especially considering that all CUBOT devices i tested in the past never faced such a serious issue with battery capacity. I may open the device later and check the battery label to be sure.
Running the usual PCMark Battery Test (with WiFi on, Sync on, Airplane Mode off), the result of 18 hours and 23 minutes is quite acceptable for such a large battery, wouldn't have expected a worse result.
This is where CUBOT, just like what happened with another battery phone reviewed recently, made a big mistake in my opinion, since, with such a large battery, they should have provided a Quick Charge (aka MTK Pump Express) charger and not a standard 5V/2A one. As a result, it takes quite a long time to fully charge the battery, more than 3 hours.
Software
Just like most CUBOT devices, and unlike the H2 that was slightly customized, also this one comes with a fully clean Mediatek distribution of Android Nougat 7.0 with September's Security Patches (not the latest, but can be updated with an OTA update). There is no bloatware at all, but there is something funny that i guess has been added by mistake: Power-Saving Mode app! I don't get why, on a battery phone, you would need something like this...
Anyway, the OS runs smooth enough considering the low-end SOC, and there are no customizations at all.
Mediatek Features like MiraVision, Gestures and so on are present.
No Magnetometer/Compass and Gyroscope are here unfortunately.
No malwares detected with Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus using latest definitions. I am testing this new software instead of MalwareBytes just to see which one is more accurate.
It is nice to see the addition of a fingerprint scanner, not present on the H2, and it works reasonably well, not super-fast (takes a while to recognize the finger) but at least it is accurate.

Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – GPU Performance is as low as all other MT6737 devices.
AndroBench – Internal Storage performance is excellent considering the CPU.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – As you can see, 3D performance is barely sufficient for smooth light gaming.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (4x Cortex-A53), enough to handle almost every type of basic activity.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – The same thoughts said for 3DMark are valid here.
PCMark – Good Overall performance, the maximum obtainable from this SOC.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Being an super-heavy benchmark, you can clearly see why this device needs to be considered as low-end.
Conclusions
The CUBOT H3, or H2 Mini 2017 as i call it...a device that confuses me slightly when compared with the predecessor H2. I appreciate that companies still work on 5 inches devices in order to cover all kinds of users, but a 5 inches device with such a big battery...isn't the best idea in my opinion, especially because by decreasing the capacity to, let's say 4300mAh, you can make the device way slimmer and lighter.
Still, as is, it is not a bad device, since it features a great back camera, strong battery life and high-quality screen panel. If an OTA Update improves both earpiece and speaker quality, it may be considered as one of the best 5 inches mediatek-based battery phone.
Something sure is that, if you are a CUBOT H2 user, unless you want a smaller device, then i can't recommend it at all, otherwise, if you are looking for a long-lasting 5 inches low-cost device and nothing better is available for the same price, then i can say that it can be considered.
Pros:
Notification LED
Real Dual-SIM (indipendent slots)
Excellent Screen Quality
Clean Android OS with no bloatware
High-End Antennas Reception (WiFi & 4G)
Cons:
No Gyroscope & Magnetometer/Compass
Real Battery Capacity doesn't match the declared value
Some quality issues here and there (at least with my unit)
Non-sense downgrade from 5.5 inches to 5 inches (compared to the H2)
Disappointing audio quality
Rating: 8.2
Packaging and Accessories: 7.5
Design and Materials: 7
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 7.5
Screen: 9
Camera: ?
Sound: 6
Battery Life: 9.5
Software: 9.5
OEM Support: 9
Price: 8.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/LSt6WN
Official Website: https://www.cubot.net/smartphones/h3/
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the CUBOT website.​

I bought this phone and for the price I am very satisfied with it. Though I'd like to switch from stock Android to some custom ROM. Are there any ROMs available for the cubot H3?

Hi ... I have this phone and am (was) very happy with it. Unfortunately I have in an attack of ignorance flashed the nvram, so the imeis are lost. I think I have tried all and everything now with sp_flash tools, android tools, sn_write and engineering mode to get the imeis back but to no avail. The last resort I see would be would be, if somebody were willing to let me have his nvram.bin such that I could use that to restore nvram and THEN try to change the imeis back to my own (happy, of course to receive an "edited" nvram with dummy imeis). Or if there were somebody here who has succesfully solved that same issue and can tell me which of the 99 methods out ther would really for for exactly this phone. Short of that I will buy a second one, grab the nvram off that and the resell it.
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