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The Zenfone 2 releases in my country tomorrow, and I'm almost set on it being my next phone. Before I found out about the ZF2, my choice was going to be the OnePlus One.
I love the specs of the Zenfone 2 (who doesn't), but one aspect of the phone that's been getting mixed reception so far is the camera. While ASUS pimped the camera as one of the phone's greatest assets at CES, a couple of reviews/comparisons I've seen online describe a more disappointing (though not 'bad') camera on the phone, particularly in comparison to some of its competition.
eg. two articles from Indian tech magazine Digit, both commenting about the disappointing camera (and battery life) on the Zenfone 2.
http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/asus-zenfone-2-ze551ml-4gb-ram-32gb-review-25861.html
http://www.digit.in/slideshows/asus-zenfone-2-performance-comparison-9.html
On the other hand, this GSMArena article has a better opinion of the camera.
http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_2_series_handson-review-1234p4.php
What do the Zenfone 2 owners and users here think about the camera on their phones? Comparisons to the Zenfone 2's main competitors (OnePlus One and Xiaomi MI4) are welcome.
The latest update made a significant improvement in the image processing. much of the artifacting has been dramatically reduced.
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The latest update made a significant improvement in the image processing. much of the artifacting has been dramatically reduced.
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what?
After reading the GSMArena review and the accompanying raw, untouched 1080p video samples they uploaded, I'm now quite worried about the quality of the video recording on the Zenfone 2. This is somewhat important to me, because I'm a musician and would want to record rehearsal and practice clips quite often, at a 'good' quality to upload online.
The GSMArena 1080p sample looked quite bad, IMO.
http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_2_ze551ml-review-1240p8.php
"The output quality is nothing like you'd expect from a 1080p video and the level of detail is more or less comparable to 480p. The camera adjusts exposure at the slightest change of scenery and the resulting videos come out a bit choppy. Colors are good, but dynamic range is rather limited."
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Just saw these two, in GSMArena's video comparison tool. This looks rather horrid, unfortunately.
http://www.gsmarena.com/vidcmp.php3?...Camera2=300282
http://www.gsmarena.com/vidcmp.php3?...Camera2=300282
Zenfone 2 camera quality
The Zenfone 2's 13-Megapixel camera zooming quality is not impressive, but the camera works best without zoom, its video recording is good. I will give its camera 4 stars out of 5 stars.
According to rumours Bluboo prepared their model Picasso for an upgraded version. the Bluboo Picasso 4G.
Review of Bluboo Picasso 4G NFC
The all new Bluboo Picasso 4G NFC hits the budget smartphone market this month. When it comes to phones that are affordable, I think I can predict that Bluboo Picasso 4G NFC with LTE will be the top entry level smartphone, cheap enough for everyone�s pocket. Probably 5 USD more than Bluboo Picasso
As we can expect from a Chinese manufacturer of this class, all of the necessary requirements are wrapped up in this ultra-budget model experience.
HARDWARE
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MTK6735P chipset
64bit quad-core 1.0GHz
GPU: Mali-720
2GB RAM +16GB ROM
Picasso 4G has a removable battery 2800mAh
2 MICRO SIM-slots and a TF SD expansion slot.
Camera main 13MP Sony IMX219 sensor
Camera front 8MP GC 5005 sensor
4G
NFC.
It�s not the best CPU but an older MediaTek MT6735P running at 1.0 GHz on 4 cores.
For most day-to-day tasks this works absolutely fine with moving between menus, opening & closing apps all feeling fast and responsive.
The 2GB of RAM is also a nice to see
It also sports the fairly new efficient Mali-720 GPU .
DESIGN
The Bluboo Picasso 4G is all plastic, but looks great with the sides brushed to make it appear as brushed metal, and it�s not possible to tell that it�s plastic unless looking very closely.
Edges are rounded, which is an attractive design solution nowadays. On the back side, we can see the rear camera and the Bulboo company logo below. The artistic back side is the proof of modern technology used in manufacturing process.
The back cover resembles the Asus Zenfone Deluxe in style, with triangular / diamond sections carrying a subtly lined texture. It is pleasant in touch and you get a nice scratch sound when running a nail back and forth as if confirming nice and firm quality of material. The back cover snaps in firm and some fairly serious pressure needs to be applied to the last few snaps.
Bluboo did again a great job designing the Picasso 4G. The back piece and sides shun fingerprints and scratches. The biggest surprise of the Bluboo is that it has no capacitive buttons. Instead, it has on-screen virtual buttons which means that you lose some of the actual screen place taken by the on-screen buttons. A benefit to this is that you don�t need backlit buttons to use the phone at night but I�m personally still not a fan of this solution.
There is a small, unobtrusive notification LED in the upper left corner.
Standard volume rockers and the power button are placed on the right side, which is a standard positioning considering the modern design. The volume and power buttons give a slight audible click when used.
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On the top of the phone, we can find a standard 3.5 audio jack for you to enjoy your favorite music.
The USB port is at the bottom of the device, alongside with the speakers.This model comes in a variety of colors.
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You can choose your favorite color from the list to match your phone with your character. As I said before, the overall impressions are quite attractive and a regular user will enjoy every moment while using the all new Bluboo Picasso. 4G NFC.
DISPLAY
The display packs a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (HD). Pixel density is 320 dpi, which is an average pixel per inch density considering the models released in this year. Display technology used is IPS, and this solution gives more natural colors and a unique user experience considering the screen colors.
The colors are quite vivid and natural. IPS technology is quite popular today and almost every model uses this type of display. Being a solid IPS display, viewing angles are excellent with little to no color and contrast changes when viewing from extreme angles.
The display is 2 point touch.
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Performance & Storage
The heart of Bluboo Picasso 4G NFCl is its Quad-core processor clocked at the speed of 1.1 GHz. Chipset used is Mediatek MT6735P , and RAM memory capacity is 2 GB. If you want to enjoy playing games, this phone will provide a decent gaming experience. Internal storage capacity is 16 GB. After the system has taken up it�s share we�re left with about 12GB free and if this is not enough for you, there is an option for expanding the storage capacity with a microSD card up to 64GB giving you a total of 74GB of usable memory should you need it.
Overall performance is quite decent considering the price range, and on the pictures below you can see a live gaming performance and the AnTuTu Benchmark of 20633.
AndroBench eMMC performance is sufficient for basic everyday tasks even write speed is quit high considering other manufacturers models
Connectivity
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NFC
Bluetooth: 4.0
4G:
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Sensors: Accelerometer, Light sensor, Proximity Sensor
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Bluboo Picasso 4G GPS
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The first cold lock on the Bluboo Picasso took 3 minute 15 seconds, but subsequent locks were snappy at 5-10 seconds.
SNR is quite good, with satellites bumping up into the low 30-40 �s times during bad weather test.
Camera
Dual camera system is incorporated in the new Bluboo Picasso 4G model. The rear camera has 13 MP SONY IMX219 used already with success in Bluboo Maya, backed with a Dual LED Flash for your best pictures in the dark. If you enjoy taking selfies this model is definitely for you since the front camera also has 8 MP GC5005. This feature is above average considering other affordable models. In the pictures below you will see the image sample captured with the new Bluboo Picasso 4G.
The camera on the Bluboo Picasso is 13MP and shots could use a little brightening, but beyond that photos are really good. Sony IMX219 sensor ensures for a quality beyond $70 USD mobile phone so it is better than I expected. The Picasso 4G camera produces beyond adequate images for social sharing but with little tendency to sepia which I hope engineers of Bluboo can correct in future updates
Operating System (OS)
The all new Bluboo Picasso 4G runs on Android 6 Marshmallow, which is energy efficient. A standard user will quickly find his way while using this device and the overall user experience is at its top.
Battery
New Bluboo Picasso 4G has 2800mAh battery which is up form 2500mAh in Picasso. The battery is removable and with considering Picasso 4G uses MT6735 at 1.0Ghz it will last longer than in the previous model. To prevent shutting down of your device, recharging on a daily basis is inevitable. For a modest usage however you can expect to have a full day of battery life.
In our list below you can see the arranged qualities and flaws of this handset.
Pros
* Affordable price
* Excellent Back camera 13 MP Sony IMX219.
* Nice pictures quality
* Elegant design
* Game-play performance
* Front camera 8MP
* NFC
* 4G
* Great color choice
* 16GB Storage
* 2GB RAM
Cons
* Large borders
* On-screen buttons only
* Battery for much playing user could be bigger
* 2 point touch display
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* TWRP developed in cooperation with Jemmini in Attached files
* Install standard MTK drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3945744&d=1479908355
Use the SPFlash Tool 1552 or latest
https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool
https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-r...one-flash-tool
Load the Picasso 4G scatter file.
Turn off phone
Press download only.
Connect phone through USB.
After completing flashing. close SPFlash Tool.
Disconnect
Restart the phone into recovery Vol+ and Power
Allow changes
Flash Supersu to root
restart phone into system
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Bluboo Picasso 4G NFC
More news on Bluboo Picasso.
Bluboo Picasso 4G is a budget phone offering
5-inch HD display,
quad-core MT6735 processor,
2 GB RAM, 16 GB of storage,
13 Mpix main camera,
8 Mpix selfie front camera,
2800 mAh battery capacity
Android 6.0 Marshmallow as the OS.
The design will be exactly the same as with the original Picasso.
Bluboo seem to be listening to the customer feedback and they are adding a NFC function to the upcoming model Picasso 4G, the slightly innovated version of the original Picasso.
NFC or Near Field Communication is a wireless comm technology allowing the electronic devices to communicate within a very short range. It’s mostly used in contactless payments or data transfer. Thanks to the NFC support the phone can serve as a kind of “mobile wallet” and can substitute the credit card,
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I have it confirmed. Bluboo Picasso 4 G will have NFC
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monicawang said:
Great news, i love this mobile, now will have a great feature
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Yes it is a nice phone.
It will have a better camera than Bluboo Picasso as I see the initial specification
Camera Performance: Bluboo Picasso 4G vs Bluboo Picasso
Camera performance is of increasing importance to users who are interested in the mobile photography.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Bluboo Mobile optimizes essential aspects including camera performance for brand new Picasso 4G based on the Bluboo Picasso model.
So compare to previous Bluboo Picasso, what are the advantages of the upcoming Picasso 4G regarding to camera performance?
Recently, a set of photos taken with Picasso 4G and Picasso are leaked, let’s take a closer look.
It’s known that new Bluboo Picasso 4G is equipped with the rear camera sporting 13 Mpix resolution and the front camera with 8 Mpix resolution, while Bluboo Picasso have 8.0 MP for both rear and front camera. Higher pixel makes Picasso 4G have superior resolving power to produce more colorful and detailed photos. And the auto-focus speed of Picasso 4G is improved by 20%. Besides, Picasso 4G uses custom-made Sony sensor while Picasso adopts the Panasonic sensor. Advanced sensor guarantee lower noise and clearer quality for images.
Compare to Picasso, the Bluboo Picasso 4G also features several new camera functions. Both of the rear and front camera could recognize face automatically, which could help capture facial expressions rapidly. The front camera could automatically choose the beauty level to beautify the images. What’s more, with 35mm focus, Picasso 4G could shoot with wide angle. It’s worth mentioning that with NFC technology, one could share your photos with your friends at ease.
The released date and price for Bluboo Picasso 4G have not been confirmed yet, so we have to wait for the official announcement.
Bluboo Maya Max is seen currently on sale for $99.99, when the snapping up event ends the retail price will go up to $159.99.
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Bluboo Picasso 4G NFC will appear in 5 elegant colors.
I think it is different than original version of Picasso
Personally I like the dark blue and lemon green.
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monicawang said:
Great news, i love this mobile, now will have a great feature
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Which one to choose for a girl?
very good update for Picasso.
i think that the low range smartphone are reaching a very good level..
if Picasso 4G will be available for 70€/80$ i think that it will be appetible for young people!
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I personally prefer the black one, but the green is beautiful too.
I will gladly use any of them
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It seem more Oxford blue to me but yes. I like this one too .
now I see that girls sometimes like "the little black smartphone"
I thought the green for her
Bluboo Picasso 4G NFC on my channel on youtube
There is a competition I think I will join on Bluboo FB.
We can win Bluboo Picasso
Good news for Bluboo fans. Bluboo will release Picasso 4G in October. Bluboo decides to design system wallpapers for Picasso 4G. So we need you to bring us more options. If you have favored wallpapers, share with us. The selected wallpapers can be used as the system wallpapers. Join us and you will have a chance to be a designer.
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/bluboomobi...0971223718963/730953487054070/?type=3&theater
Another nice colour of Picasso 4G NFC. It is a nice idea
Another nice colour of Picasso 4G NFC. for a boy this time
There is a TWRP solution for Bluboo Picasso 4g NFC by Jemmini in attachments in first post.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gen...boo-picasso-4g-upgraded-version-info-t3464127
No problems with stagefright vulnerability checked by Lookout
Try another app for stagefright, like zimperium stagefright detector.. It's better for new vulnerability
Sent by Mi5 64Gb
I can post every screenshot of every apk for testing it but what will it change?
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I can post every screenshot of every apk for testing it but what will it change?
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the changes are only for who care about latest stagefright vulnerabilities..
I test always with latest version on zimperion Sstagefright detector that is always updated with latest discovered vulnerability..
If you say that is not stagefright vulnerable, is not correct if you have used only the lookout app you put in the screenshot.
thanks
Bluboo Picasso 4G has 13MP camera with Sony IMX 219 sensor.
Short test photos:
As you can see colors are very natural and vivid, photos are very detailed
More details on Antutu Benchmark
OUKITEL U20 Plus - Information & Reviews - 5.5" FHD | MT6737T | 2GB | 16GB | Dual Cam
OUKITEL U20 Plus
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Leaked News:
OUKITEL is starting to work on a new smartphone named U20 Plus with dual camera design on back cover.
This is not the first device that designs two camera lens on the back. Other brands like Huawei, LG, HTC, Apple, Xiaomi already released some smartphones with dual rear cameras. OUKITEL is also joining this field to build dual rear cameras smartphones, but with most cost-effective price.
The model is named as U20 Plus, it will pack dual lens on the back, the main rear camera is powered by a 13.0MP (interpolated to 16MP) Sony IMX135 sensor. Combining superior hardware and optimized software with dual lenses, the U20 Plus will offer DSLR experience with more light and better clarity.
U20 Plus also offers the latest fingerprint sensor. Except for improving the unlock speed, OUKITEL will also pre-install more functionalities for fingerprint. It will divide long press fingerprint function and single tap fingerprint function.
A good camera ensures great photo and video quality, it would be more exciting if the display can show it in a perfect way. For showing the best effect, U20 Plus will get a 5.5 inch FHD display with 1080p resolution and adopting original SHARP glass for screen.
U20 Plus is planned to go to market at end of this month, and will be officially on www.oukitel.com next week.[/url]
Last week OUKITEL stated that they are releasing a new smartphone named U20 Plus with dual rear camera. Here comes more information about this new promising smartphone.
The most important feature of this device is the camera. It will pack dual-lens on the back with the main camera processing imaging and the secondary camera recording the image data, providing SLR shooting experience. The most obvious photo effect is that it will highlight the theme and blur background.
The main rear camera is adopting an original Sony IMX135 sensor. Originally it was planned to do 13MP mega pixels and interpolated to 16MP in software, but according to research among consumers, it's better to not use interpolation (finally). So this time U20 Plus will feature real 13MP Sony IMX135 camera and 5MP front camera, no interpolation.
Big battery is surely important for batter enjoy the device. U20 Plus will get 3300mAh big battery from SCUD with intelligent power consumption management.
According to OUKITEL sales team, U20 Plus will be the most cost-effective dual-lens smartphone. Presale is starts from this week.
Authorized stores will be listed on OUKITEL official website www.oukitel.com.
Below are main specs for U20 Plus:
Screen size: 5.5inch FHD, SHARP display 1920*1080, 2.5D curved, 5 points multi-touch
Network: dual SIM, dual standby, Micro sim+nano sim or Micro sim+TF
Chipset: MediaTek MT6737T Quad-core Cortex A53 1.5GHz
Flash: 2GB RAM+16GB ROM, 128GB expandable
Camera: dual rear cameras(main camera 13MP sony IMX135) + 5MP front camera
Battery: 3300mAh
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Fingerprint: back press fingerprint
Dimensions: 154 mm x 77.5mm x 8.5mm
Weight: 195g
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How to distinguish a real dual-lens camera and a fake dual-lens camera
Recently many brands like Huawei, LG, HTC, Apple, Xiaomi and others already released several smartphones with dual rear cameras. Other manufacturers are also following their steps to produce dual-lens cameras. The produced photo effect is surely great if you use a dual-lens camera because it can reach the levels of a SLR camera.
When we choose it, we need to be sure that it's a real one. But how do we distinguish it then? Here is the way.
Working principle: main camera processes the image, the secondary camera handles the image data. Frankly speaking, the main camera is for taking photos and secondary camera is for handling the photo effects like blur background, deduce noise, etc...
Difference between a real dual-lens camera and fake dual-lens:
a. Among Mediatek chipsets, only chipsets above MT6737T can support two cameras working at same time, so if the device has an MT6737 (not T) processor, then it can't support it.
b. The fastest way to judge: cover the secondary camera, the blur effect will disappear for a real dual-lens camera.
c. The dual lens will both open when working
All specs of U20 Plus have been added to the first post attached. More details can be found on OUKITEL official page.
Another great news is that U20 Plus already started wide pre-sale flash sale on OUKITEL Authorized Stores.
Someone say that the U20 Plus design looks like iPhone 7 plus, but if you see it clearly, you will find that they are different.
See the first video about the appearance design of U20 Plus below. At first sight, it indeed has the iPhone style because both of them design the dual-lens camera on the top left and both of them getting rounded back cover.
U20 Plus gets 3 colors: grey, champagne gold, rose gold. According to OUKITEL product team, they will most probably make a Jet Black color that is the same as the iPhone 7 Plus Jet Black. But, it will come later compared to the first 3 colors.
As already said, it features a dual-lens rear camera, and the main camera is Sony IMX135 (13MP) sensor, here ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B7cZ8nZJjxovaGUxY1dtT3VHQ3c?usp=sharing ) you can see several photos taken by U20 Plus. Notice the blurred background.
U20 Plus gets a 3300mAh big battery, but it is only 8.4mm for the body. Though the back cover is not metal, polycarbonated instead, the back cover should give you a wonderful hand feel.
U20 Plus is still on pre-sale for the moment, with flash sale. Authorized Stores can be found on OUKITEL Official website.
OUKITEL said that the final software is confirmed and real photos taken by the U20 Plus are now available.
In the video, they took photos in outside, in a room and during the night. They also compared the photos taken in normal photo mode and SLR mode. At the end, they took a short video of an aquarium. YouTube Default Compression has been used so it might be a bit better in real-life.
As already said many times, the U20 Plus has a dual-lens rear camera, with a 13MP Sony IMX135 primary sensor while the secondary rear camera is only 0.3MP, required to adjust the SLR effect. It also features a 5.5 inches FHD display from SHARP.
OUKITEL said that the U20 Plus is on mass-production starting from this week, if there is no issues, next week they will start normal shipments. Consumers who already pre-ordered will get it soon. Also, the Pre-Sale flash sale is still running in some stores, but in limited quantity.
OUKITEL has reworked the design of the U20 Plus smartphone, planning to add the popular Jet Black color version, which is the biggest change and totally different exterior color from all the old models.
Jet black back cover is glossy. The glossy surface is achieved by running the device through a complicated process required to achieve the stunning perfect glossy appearance and to produce a mirror-like effect. As far as we know, all the specs and features are the same with the other 3 colors variants.
The Jet Black color will go on pre-sale online by the end of this month. According to latest news from the OUKITEL's factory, they have already started producing champagne gold version on the 7th of December. Regarding the date for the other 2 colors, we will update it soon.
So, which one would you rather get? Jet Black, Gray, Rose Gold or Champagne Gold? Just post it here if you want.
OUKITEL U20 Plus Vs. Xiaomi Mi5S Plus Vs. iPhone 7 Plus - specs comparison
As we known, OUKITEL U20 Plus, Xiaomi Mi5S Plus and iPhone 7 Plus, all are the new products in 2016 that used the double camera module for an high quality shoot. Regarding which one is the best choice, check out this specs comparison.
For those who are planning to buy a new smartphone for the new year (2017), just comparing the pricing, the OUKITEL U20 Plus will not burn a hole in your pocket.
Great device - just ordered the Gray version.
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Here unboxing video from me.
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL U20 Plus.
Hardware
This device is powered by a Mediatek MT6737T SOC clocked at 1.44GHz, the Full-HD capable variant of the MT6737 (standard variant supports maximum HD), together with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM. Unlike any other previous OUKITEL device, this features a Dual-Camera configuration, made of a 13MP rear main camera and 0.3MP rear secondary camera. Nothing special for the front camera, just a classic 5MP camera.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with some accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied (mine was scratched so you won't see it here).
This is the second device i review from OUKITEL using an Unibody Plastic Chassis and it feels pretty solid (not superb, it is still plastic), much better compared to the U7 Plus (same type of chassis). Something i do not like at all is the position of Volume/Power Keys, they are on the left side of the device.
It is 15.39x7.75x0.85cm, as big as the U7 Plus, with medium bezels. As regards its weight, well it is heavy considering the type of chassis. 193g are a bit too much.
On the front side there is the usual 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, but it only supports one color: green.
On the lower front side there is the Touch Keys area, with Menu, Home and Back touch buttons.
On the back side there is the unibody chassis, just like the U7 Plus.
The upper rear side of the device features the Dual-Camera Sensors supported by a single rounded Flashlight, and the compact, rounded, Fingerprint Scanner.
On the lower rear side there is just the OUKITEL logo because the Speaker is placed near the Micro-USB port.
Device
Screen
The screen is great, probably the best Full HD screen i have ever tried on a OUKITEL device. Color Temperature is slightly high, but not too much, and everything else is just fine.
Light Sensor supports smooth light changes, this is its maximum brightness. Ok, this isn't the brightest screen you can find on a device, but it is bright enough for any kind of usage.
Viewing Angles are good, just like on all IPS screens, nothing to complain here.
Camera
First of all i am not a professional photographer so my photos might look a bit messy, i do not know how to handle this Dual Camera system properly.
Photos taken using the standard photo mode are good, the usual noise level is here, but every single photos looks pretty detailed. The old Sony IMX135 (13MP) sensor still works great.
"HDR off" on the left and "HDR on" on the right.
Here you can see some photos taken using the SLR feature, "Standard" on the left and "SLR" on the right.
Flashlight is powerful enough, but sometimes it seems to be a bit too warm making photos look a bit yellow, just like my glove here.
Macro Photos look great, detailed and with vibrant colors.
As regards Video Recording, the camera is able to record 1080p Videos at 30FPS, and the quality is decent. Check my sample here.
Front Camera is not great, but neither too bad (GalaxyCore GC5005). Sufficient for Video Chats. It seems to be a Wide-Angle variant though. Here you can see a cat-selfie.
Audio
Starting from the Speaker, its volume isn't super-high and lacks low frequencies. Unfortunately this is something common with OUKITEL devices. (except the C3 and C4)
As regards the Microphone, it works great in any case (in-call, VOIP, etc...), and the earpiece is loud and clear.
GPS
The GPS on this device confuses me. Ok, it was cloudy when i have tested it (check this photo) but it is weird to see that outdoors is able to lock many satellites (just like all OUKITEL devices), while indoors it isn't able to see any. I don't know how to evaluate this result.
Weather Photo
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Thanks to the 4G Band 20 support (some other Chinese Smartphones don’t have it), I’m almost always and everywhere connected to the 4G Network of my Mobile Network Provider (TIM Italy).
4G Network Speed is sufficient, it highly depends on your Mobile Operator and mine isn’t pretty good.
WiFi 5GHz is supported here, and its speed mediocre. Something that impressed me is the ping, lower than my Desktop PC.
Battery Life
I have measured the real battery capacity using my USB Tester, and it seems that the real battery capacity is a bit higher than the declared one. (declared 3300mAh, real ~3350mAh).
This is the Geekbench Battery Test, somehow the battery runtime is low, definitely not acceptable for a 3300mAh battery. I assume this is a software issue, so i hope to see some improvements with an OTA Update.
https://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/393303
As regards battery charging times, the 5V/1A charger is pretty slow to charge this big battery, almost 3 hours. I don't know why, but OUKITEL doesn't seem to like fast chargers.
Software
Just like almost all OUKITEL devices, also this one uses a clean Android 6.0 OS with some minor customizations. I know, it doesn't have Nougat, but OUKITEL has already planned the update so don't worry about it. Anyway, it runs smoother than other 2GB RAM devices i have tested, this MT6737T CPU is great.
MiraVision is here, together with other Mediatek Features such as Smart Gestures (double tap-to-wake, etc...)
There is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer even though the software doesn't think so.
As regards the Fingerprint Scanner management, it is pretty easy to configure, pretty fast unlock times with almost no issues with its accuracy.
As you may notice, the fingerprint settings menu is full of nice options. Interesting additions compared to previous OUKITEL devices.
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 3, 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 interesting, compared to the MT6737M it is an huge improvement.
AndroBench – Mediocre eMMC Performance, Write Speed is 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 – 3D Performance is a bit low, the Full HD screen isn't easy to handle.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (8x Cortex-A53), i would have expected an higher single core score.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – GPU Performance isn't superb as regards OpenGL 3 tests, but decent for OpenGL 2.
PCMark – Compared to the MT6737M, this is an huge upgrade.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – I might have expected some higher scores here, just sufficient.
Luckily this MT6737T CPU seems to be the real alternative for low-end devices, it isn't as laggy as MT6737M, and is able to handle almost everything without major issues.
Conclusions
Surprisingly balanced device from OUKITEL, i'm not saying that the Dual-Camera is useful or not, but the device itself, with a great display, snappy user experience and fast enough CPU/GPU, makes it balanced.
I consider this Dual-Camera feature an extra that is good to have (for those who like it), and it works great even though i still have to test other devices with the same feature so i can't tell you if it is working better or not than others.
So, do I recommend it? Currently it isn't possible to find any other device that is able to beat this for the same price, so the answer is pretty clear. Yes!
Pros:
Dual-Camera Design
Good Camera Quality
Great Screen Quality
Decent Fingerprint Sensor
Best CPU/GPU Price-Performance Ratio
Surprisingly Cheap
Cons:
Screen Brightness might have been better
GPS Signal is weird, great outdoors, poor indoors
Single-Color Notification LED
Battery Life lower than average
Heavy for a Plastic Unibody Chassis
Rating: 8.5
Packaging and Accessories: 9
Design and Materials: 8.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 8
Screen: 8
Camera: 9
Sound: 7.5
Battery Life: 6.5
Software: 9
OEM Support: 9.5
Price: 10
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/ZkcDo
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u20-plus-58.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.
Great review
Good review :good:
I've ordered this phone & it'll be here next week :fingers-crossed:
I'm new to this kind of phones but your review makes me want this phone more :laugh:
a nooby question are the Mediatek phones easy to root ?? I can't live without the SuperPower
Thanks again for the detailed & in-depth review & analyse of the U20 Plus :highfive: keep up the great work
k_lucifuru said:
Good review :good:
I've ordered this phone & it'll be here next week :fingers-crossed:
I'm new to this kind of phones but your review makes me want this phone more :laugh:
a nooby question are the Mediatek phones easy to root ?? I can't live without the SuperPower
Thanks again for the detailed & in-depth review & analyse of the U20 Plus :highfive: keep up the great work
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Super easy to root as soon as someone creates a full-working TWRP recovery.
And you're welcome, if there is anything missing in the review just tell me.
Hello,
I have the phone for 10 days,
It is of good quality, I am happy to use it. I just had a problem on the front camera that no longer works. I think it's a software problem because the front works well and when I want to use the front camera I have a black screen. I would like to reinstall the firmware but for now I do not find it.
Thanks for your review
OUKITEL U20 Plus features a dual-lens rear camera and has been on sale for a while, now we have got a tear down video to see what's inside the body.
Hello,
Nobody knows when will be able to download the firmware ?
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Hello,
Nobody knows when will be able to download the firmware ?
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Here it is: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/oukitel-u20-plus-development-support-t3539706
Thank you very much,
I will try to install it to repair the front camera
I keep you informed
Hi all,
Got mine a few hours ago from Gearbest, because I thought that at 90€ it was a decent price.
I then chose DHL delivery because for only 6.50€ I could have it from 1 to 7 days.
Big mistake, I didn't knew DHL was passing all the packages to the customs, taking 15€ too, so I had to pay 29€ in taxes in total at delivery...Which is way less interresting at 90+6.50+29=125.50€ :crying:
Anyway, here's my 1st impressions :
The thing is ****ing heavy for a plastic phone !
Good point is it has a silicon cover on it, bad point is it seems to have a very weak signal strenght, mostly the GPS signal :/
Charger is damn slow, it's written 1000mA on it, but I won't be surprised if it's only 800mA...
Last point from my tests : can anyone confirm that this phone can't do nothing in VR ? I tried VR games, Youtube 360 vids, nothing is moving when I move the phone
For now, i won't advise this phone, the only good thing is the screen to me (oh, I forgot : the protective film is shorter than the screen, which is pretty frustrating when you slide your finger from border to center of the 2.5D screen...).
Mikerhinos said:
Last point from my tests : can anyone confirm that this phone can't do nothing in VR ? I tried VR games, Youtube 360 vids, nothing is moving when I move the phone
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Different sources state different things. But it seems this device doesn't have a gyroscope hence VR isn't possible (or at least not traditional VR). For clarification simply test which sensors your phone has by using Sensor Box for Android (or whichever sensor recognizing app you prefer): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.androidsensorbox&hl=en
Uhans Max 2 | 6.44" FHD | 4+64GB | 13+2MP Dual Front and Back | 4300mAH | Android 7.1
Uhans Displayed new and upcoming smartphones on Asia Expo Hong Kong.
Uhans are working on several interesting phones for the second half of 2017.
Uhans i8: it will be following the current trend of 18:9 display aspect ratio.
Uhans Mix 2: display is deprived of bezels on three sides, covered with high-quality curved glass with a smart oleo phobic coating.
Uhans K01: company first rugged smartphone with a trendy design and practical features, but we are focusing hot selling Uhans Max 2.
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It’s not comfortable for pocket because of 6.44 FHD, but you can freely watch YouTube video and Facebook Chat simultaneously and definitely gives far more impressive video pleasure.
Uhans Max 2 is cheapest smartphone in the big screen category. Let’s check the how it is?
Uhans Max 2 looks solid metal body with exquisitely processed curved lines and corners, fine tuned to enable a pleasing grip. Both Matte black and golden variant looks stunning, 4300mAH massive battery packed in slim body and front fingerprint scanner is a easy to reach.
Overall, the Uhans Max 2 is almost similar to Xiaomi Max 2 but Uhans Max 2 design and practical features are definitely more interesting.
Specification:
Design:
The Uhans Max 2 comes with a 6.44-inch Full HD display with a 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution which roughly translates to 342ppi pixel density.
It is sharp enough and colors are pretty spot on. The viewing angles are not the problem in compare to Xiaomi max 2 because Uhans comes with fully laminated display.
Software:
The Uhans Max 2 is powered by stock Android Nougat out of the box.
Updated features: Multiple independent user accounts allowed, enriched emoji list, shortcut setting, and so on. No third party software.
Hardware:
The Uhans Max 2 is powered by a 1.5GHz Octa Core MTK6750T processor coupled with Mali-T860 GPU and up to 4GB of RAM. It comes with up to 64GB of on-board memory. 128GB Expandable storage supported. The dual SIM phone supports 4G LTE connectivity. NFC isn't supported.
Battery:
The phone uses a 4300mAh battery which is non-removable. Battery life is average at best, which easily gives one and half day of battery life on a single charge.
It can manage 10 hours of video playback on average.
Camera:
The Uhans Max 2 carries a 13+2-megapixel Dual camera on the rear with PDAF, f/2.0 aperture, Optical Image Stabilization, phase detection autofocus and dual-LED (dual tone) flash
It has 13+ 2MP Dual cameras on the front with flash for perfect selfie. The cameras have sensors to detect the image along with the point to shoot.
The amazing flash of the phone results in dedicated selfies and crystal clear pictures which outweigh the quality of expensive Smartphone.
The rear camera can shoot good 1080p videos at 30fps in good light. Meanwhile, OIS ensures mostly steady shots, thereby resulting in overall decent videos (and photos) in low light situations.
The Uhans Max 2 great for those who want mobile with big screen or power bank or selfie phone.
Stay Tuned for New updates and Review.
hi,anyone know how can i root this giant phone?
Introduction
This is the UHANS Max 2.
Hardware
Born as a Xiaomi Mi Max 2 clone (or advertised like such), this Max 2 from UHANS does get the big screen from the Xiaomi, 6.44 inches at FHD resolution, and more or less also the same footprint with a pretty slim body and bezels. Something that doesn't get from the Xiaomi is the CPU/GPU, since this is running on a Mediatek MT6750T with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Storage. Performance-wise, they can't be compared at all.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with lots of accessories compared to the Xiaomi: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/"A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x OTG Cable, 1x Glass Screen Protector, 1x Flip Cover with Wipes and the Smartphone (of course). No TPU Cover is included (but there is a Flip variant instead), and a plastic screen protector is pre-applied.
Being a phablet, it isn't possible to expect the most compact device. It is 17.6x8.91x0.9mm, with a weight of 247g, that might seem quite heavy, but on such a large surface the weight isn't too much noticeable.
The design is interesting, with a Metal Chassis with two plastic bands for the upper and lower ends, and it feels extremely solid and well-made. A slight key-rattling is noticeable though. Something that, in my opinion, should have been avoided, is the plastic band around the display because, from the front, the device might look "pretty cheap", while from the back, it looks premium.
On the front side there is the common 2.5D Curved Display and the upper front side of the device features a Dual (?) Front-Facing Camera supported by a Flashlight, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. A Notification LED is here, but it only supports one color: Blue.
Here you can see the LED in action.
On the lower front side there isn't much except the Fingerprint Scanner that also works as a virtual home button, it isn't a physical button. It is clear that there is some wasted space on the sides, since there isn't anything at all there.
On the back side there is the metal back cover mentioned before.
The upper rear side of the device features the slightly protruding Dual Camera Sensor supported by a Single-LED Flashlight.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything at all except the UHANS logo because the speaker is located on the lower side.
Device
Screen
The screen panel isn't the best i have ever seen unfortunately, colors look slightly washed-out (lack of contrast probably), and the refresh rate isn't set to 60Hz, but to 54Hz instead. The latter can be fixed with a software update, but colors can't be injected so easily.
The Light Sensor supports partial light changes. Here you can see the panel's maximum brightness. Acceptable result.
Viewing Angles matches IPS screen capabilities, with no major issues.
Camera
I am not sure whether there are some software issues with the camera or not, but as you can notice, the quality of the back camera is just not right. There is a problem with reflections, and colors look greenish. I hope this is just an isolated case, only other users will be able to confirm this.
Apparently the HDR mode works pretty well (if ignoring the picture quality issue), so at least for HDR, the software is OK.
Macros feature the same issue, but the auto-focus seem to work decently with near objects.
As regards the Flashlight, it is hard to say if it is good or not in this case, but testing it separately from the camera, it doesn't look to be powerful.
Video Recording is decent, videos are saved at 1080p30 but the frame-rate struggles to stay stable due to the reflections issue reported before (white balance adjustments require some extra power while recording).
Luckily the front-camera doesn't suffer from any issue, except focusing with near-objects, and the quality is way better compared to the back camera. Way more detailed photos, no greenish tint and no excessive noise. Basically, in the current state, it is better to use the front-camera for everything lol.
Audio
Speaker's Quality is pretty good, providing some low frequencies at maximum volume. The volume itself is pretty high and doesn't seem to produce any distortion. Earpiece quality is decent too, not the best, neither the worst.
As regards the Microphone, it is a bit quiet sincerely, but at least the voice gets recorded properly and with no background noise. No problems noticed while in-call.
GPS
Unlike most previous UHANS devices, this one features a great GPS antenna, and also supports GLONASS.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Signal Reception is accurate, with decent 4G speeds i got also on other devices featuring the same SOC. Remember that i test the 4G connection in the same position i test all other devices so this can be a good reference point to compare devices.
Something weird happened with the WiFi 5GHz support there. My 5.0GHz WiFi connection appeared for just some seconds in the list, then disappeared. I will check the software later to see if the device supports 5.0GHz connections for real or not. Connected to my 2.4GHz connection, it is able to reach pretty high speeds considering that it gets connected at 72Mbps.
Battery Life
Testing the battery capacity using my USB tester, i can confirm that the battery capacity matches the declared value, with even some extra capacity. (declared 4300mAh, real ~4420mAh)
The result can be easily confirmed by the PCMark Battery Test, reaching 9h 48m with 8h 47m of screen on time. Considering the power-hungry 6.44 inches screen, it is a quite decent result. Test done at minimum brightness, with WiFi on and Sync on.
As regards battery charging times, well the 5V/2A charger isn't the fastest, but still in less than 3 hours it is possible to fully charge the device.
Software
UHANS choose to use a fully-clean Android OS for this device. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with September 2017 security patches and no bloatware pre-installed. The OS feels smooth, but due to the screen's limited refresh rate, it doesn't feel extremely smooth (of course, 54fps vs 60fps equals to less smoothness).
All Mediatek features such as MiraVision, Gestures, Scheduled Power On/Off, etc… are there.
No malwares detected using Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware with latest definitions.
What impressed me most about this device is the Fingerprint Scanner, even though it isn't the fastest i have ever tried, it is 100% accurate and sensitive. If UHANS manages to reduce the unlock time, i might declare it as one of the best.
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 (YES, it is back!) 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 slightly impacted by the limited refresh rate, but it is almost as good as other MT6750T devices.
AndroBench – eMMC Performance is good, with excellent read speeds and sufficient write speeds.
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 just enough for a smooth gaming experience, barely higher than 30fps.
GeekBench – Just like most MT6750T devices, single-core CPU performance is pretty low with decent multi-core performance. Enough for most daily tasks.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – Being a super-heavy benchmark, it is normal to not get high scores on a low-mid range GPU.
PCMark – Balanced performance in almost all tests, nothing to complain about.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Pretty common scores for this SOC, even though i would have expected an higher score for Chrome.
Conclusions
This device is probably one of the most controversial i have ever tried, since i am pretty sure there will be lots of different feedbacks about it that might be worse, or better, than what i found. It is meant to be an alternative to the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 but there are many compromises that must be considered, such as the back camera, screen and lower performance SOC.
Can i declare it as a low-cost alternative? Well definitely yes, but if the back camera won't get any better and the screen's refresh rate doesn't get restored to its proper value, i am not sure whether this is worth to be considered or not.
I will definitely keep updated this thread if an OTA update gets released in the next few weeks, so keep following it if you are interested. In conclusion, wait a bit before choosing to get it in order to be sure whether what i have reported is just an isolated case or not.
Pros:
Solid Build Quality
Notification LED (even if single-color)
Auto-Focus for the Front Camera
Decent Speaker Quality
Excellent Fingerprint Scanner
Cons:
No Magnetometer/Gyroscope
Slightly Heavy
Awful Back Camera and Flashlight
Screen Colors look slightly washed out
Rating: 8.0
Packaging and Accessories: 9.5
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 8
Screen: 7
Camera: 4
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 8.5
Software: 9
OEM Support: 8
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/vY8Cy
Official Website: http://www.uhans.cc/index.php/Design/design.html?id=32
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the UHANS website.
After facing dilemma, with the two most prominent candidates for me, were Uhans Max 2 and Xiaomi Mi Max 2,
Finally , I chose Xiaomi Mi Max 2, with a special due diligence(200 US$) from the local store(Thailand).
Very happy with the incredible battery life of SD 625.
Alberto96 said:
I am not sure whether there are some software issues with the camera or not, but as you can notice, the quality of the back camera is just not right. There is a problem with reflections, and colors look greenish. I hope this is just an isolated case, only other users will be able to confirm this.
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Have you remove the camera's protective-film before test the back camera?
mrd.macdonald said:
Have you remove the camera's protect-film before test the back camera?
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Is there already a working TWRP for the Uhans Max 2?
Gesendet von meinem Bluboo Maya Max mit Tapatalk
JRapsky said:
Is there already a working TWRP for the Uhans Max 2?
Gesendet von meinem Bluboo Maya Max mit Tapatalk
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Should be not for now.
But it could be easy to port from another MT6750 devices.
mrd.macdonald said:
Have you remove the camera's protective-film before test the back camera?
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Yep lol
hi, also have the phone. Like to mention the fingerprint sensors is also a back to home screen button so you can disable/fold down the 3 android display-buttons most of the time.
Other phones have the feature of double-tap on fingerprint sensor to go back. Has anyone seen a way to enable this kind of feature?
thx
Ochsensepp said:
hi, also have the phone. Like to mention the fingerprint sensors is also a back to home screen button so ....
thx
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Could you show some sample pictures of the rear camera?
About to hide softkey .
Root your phone , and edit build.prop
"qemu.hw.mainkeys=1"
"ro.show.navigationbar=no"
Ochsensepp said:
hi, also have the phone. Like to mention the fingerprint sensors is also a back to home screen button so you can disable/fold down the 3 android display-buttons most of the time.
Other phones have the feature of double-tap on fingerprint sensor to go back. Has anyone seen a way to enable this kind of feature?
thx
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You may want to test this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.superthomaslab.fingerprintgestures
I am interested to see some new camera samples too so, @Ochsensepp , if you don't mind, it would be nice to see some extra photos taken using the rear camera since mine is weird.
New OTA Update - 20171106
Changelog
- Updated Android Security Patches to October 2017
- Improved Screen Quality
- Improved Proximity Sensor reliability
- Improved Camera Quality
Is the changelog true? Well I notice some improvements with the screen, but the camera is still buggy thus I guess there is something wrong with my camera lens.
I am writing this review after using the Uhans Max 2 variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage for three weeks. The phone was connected to the 4G network.
Pros:
Calls : No lags and smooth voice.
Internet browsing : No lags and very fast internet site download (if you have 4G connection or 3G has good too).
Build quality : Very good quality frame, made from metal.
Four Cameras: Fast shutter speed and very detailed.
UI: Very fast and responsible.
Display: perfect sized and good resolution.
Battery: big capacity
Cons:
No Notification LED
No Fast charger
NO NFC support
Pretty Heavy ( because of Four cameras, Big battery capacity, Metal body )
No USB Type C
Alberto96 Already added the comprehensive review of the Uhans Max 2
Capture Every Moment of Your Life:
Uhans Added 13MP sensor with an F/2.0 aperture. The second rear 2.0MP camera is used to achieve DSLR-level depth-of-field effects. The Main rear camera focuses quickly, which is also great for taking some fine shots of moving subjects. If you’re shooting in HDR, you’ll manage to squeeze in more details, although it takes slightly longer to shoot the photos. I am really impressed by the performance. As for the front camera, it has 13+2MP Dual front cameras with a flash light to reach a high-quality video chat and creates perfect selfies with enhanced brightness and clarity. In all your selfies, you look amazing and gorgeous. in term of video recording, the back camera can record video at 1080p resolution and the quality is great.
Also, Camera app provides some useful modes, such as panorama, beauty, SLR. The camera setting menu has more options for example, face detection, camera mute, touch shutter, anti-shake and others.
Day Light Image
Night image
Bokeh Effects
Selfie Camera
Conclusions
The Uhans Max 2 is definitely the new benchmark for other budget smartphones launching in 2017 to match up to. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend – especially if one needs a big screen and long battery life. Packed in a neat chassis, the smartphone performs great and is a compelling smartphone that gets a direct entry into any best-of lists.
Pretty good camera.
mrd.macdonald said:
Pretty good camera.
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Compared to my unit definitely better, mine must be faulty. Damn.
Hello,
As of Feb 2018, has anyone ever succeeded in rooting this phone ?
If so, how did you proceed ?
I'm pretty satisfied with the stock rom but would like to use Xposed Framework.
@mrd.macdonald How can one port TWRP from a MT6750T device to another ?
Cheers !
mrd.macdonald said:
Could you show some sample pictures of the rear camera?
About to hide softkey .
Root your phone , and edit build.prop
"qemu.hw.mainkeys=1"
"ro.show.navigationbar=no"
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Hi,
could you please answer my (noob) questions:
1) which method did you use to root and, once rooted, are you able to receive ota updates from uhans?
2) in a photo I saw the capacitive keys aside home button. Is it possible to activate them?
Tx
Hi, do you have any idea how to root this phone?
Yes, Please tell how to root the device?
UHANS i8
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Specs:
Dimensions: 71.8 x 152.7 x 10.0 mm
Weight: 205g
Chassis: Metal
SoC: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1500 MHz + 4 x 1000 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.7 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection: Gorilla Glass
Battery: 3500 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Back Camera: 13MP (4160 x 3120), Sony IMX135
Front Camera: 8MP (3264 x 2448), Sony IMX190
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Type-C
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner
Colors: Black
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Official Website:
http://www.uhans.cc/Design/index.html?id=36
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 UHANS i8.
Hardware
Just like all manufacturers, also UHANS joined the 18:9 party with the new flagship. This is what i would call a "soft-entrance", since it isn't maxed out as regards its specs but neither so banal. It comes with a 5.7" HD+ 18:9 screen, a Mediatek MT6750T chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Storage.
Unboxing
Finally, UHANS is back with the great accessories bundle, together with a premium looking packaging: 1x Type-C USB Cable, 1x 5V/2A USB Charger, 1x Quick Guide, 1x SIM Card Tray Removal Tool, 1x Type-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 1x TPU Case, 1x Glass Screen Protector (yes, it's back!) and the Smartphone (of course). A plastic screen protector is already applied.
The device features a metal chassis that feels really solid, even though the painting isn't perfect to be honest (as you can notice), and it appears to be following the Galaxy S-series design with an almost full-rounded chassis for more grip. Unfortunately they removed the headphone jack though, something that Samsung didn't... :urgh: :urgh:
Something i really appreciate is the placement of Volume Keys. Nowadays most devices feature both power and volume keys on the same side, probably to save costs, and i find the UHANS choice pretty smart.
As regards its size, it is pretty compact thanks to the 18:9 screen, one of the smallest 5.7" inches devices i have ever tried, 15.27x7.17x0.86cm, with a decent weight considering the metal chassis: 209g.
Starting from the front side, there is the today standard 2.5D Glass with the IPS panel underneath, while the upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing, an Earpiece and the Sensors hole that includes Light and Proximity Sensors. A Notification LED is here, but it only supports one color: green.
Here you can see the LED in action.
On the lower front side there isn't anything at all since on-screen navigation keys are used instead of hardware buttons.
The back side features a glossy plastic/glass (not sure about the material) surface with no fancy light effects found on most devices i have reviewed in the past few weeks. This looks elegant and sober imho.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor with a Single-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, and a Fingerprint Scanner just below it. The scanner features a glossy surface just like the whole back panel.
On the lower rear side there is the UHANS logo plus some certification logos, nothing really important. The speaker is located on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Even though UHANS opted for an HD+ only screen, they seem to have choosen an high-quality one. Sure, you can notice some pixels if you place your eye really near to the panel, but that's something required for VR apps only. Color reproduction is really good, and the white balance appears to be decent too.
Nothing to complain about the Light Sensor either, and the screen brightness is excellent, reaching almost ~450lux. No issues at all while using it outdoors under direct sunlight.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from an high-quality IPS panel.
Camera
Just like 99% of chinese devices released in the past few months, also this one features a Sony IMX135 (13MP) camera sensor for the Rear Camera. There must be a big clearance in China for this sensor considering the amount of devices featuring it...
Photos Quality is OK, decent quality considering the hardware. The noise level isn't high and colors look realistic enough. Probably the best results ever obtained with this sensor, excluding HDR photos.
Luckily the Flashlight is still powerful enough even though it is a Single-LED only variant. There is no weird tint caused by the light, neither reflections on the lens.
Videos are recorded at 1080p30 with an overall stable frame-rate and acceptable quality, not the best neither the worst.
Featuring an unknown Sony IMX190 (8MP? no datasheet available online) for the Front Camera, the device seem to struggle a bit with the noise level. It might be a software issue. Can't recommend it for selfies/portraits.
Audio
The speaker used for this device is pretty powerful and provides a minor amount of low frequencies at maximum volume, but a minor distortion is noticeable. In-call Quality is just fine, and the earpiece is loud but lacks low frequencies completely.
Something that is perfect, even though there is no second microphone for noise suppression, is the main microphone. It provides a crystal clear recording with no issues with the volume.
GPS
One of the most impressive parts about this device is the GPS, able to lock lots of satellites even indoors and with a really high accuracy. Well Done UHANS for using a proper antenna.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Providing full european 4G bands support (including Band 20), the device was able to stay connected to my mobile operator's 4G network almost everywhere, with a not so high signal but excellent speed considering my 4G network connection in my room.
Even though the device supports 5.0GHz WiFi Connections, something is limiting the maximum speed. It is not able to use my internet bandwidth completely, some firmware improvements might still be required.
Battery Life
No doubts on the declared 3500mAhs of battery capacity.
As a double confirm, even the PCMark Battery Test provides a reasonably high result considering the power-hungry chipset, reaching 8 hours and 47 minutes. Not bad at all.
Thankfully UHANS choose to include a 5V/2A charger for this device. Sure, it isn't a Quick Charge variant, but at least it is able to recharge completely the device in more or less 2 hours.
Software
The device comes with the usual Mediatek variant of Android 7.0 Nougat with some old-style apps here and there, with November 2017 security patches and no bloatware at all except an annoying launcher that i do not trust too much (known to be infected in the past, can't confirm it now). It feels smooth, no lags noticed unless you run super heavy apps/benchmarks and the HD+ only resolution helps too.
I really hope to see an Android 8.0 Oreo upgrade for it though, or at least Android 7.1. I will ask UHANS for a confirm about this.
Most Mediatek "Goodies" such as MiraVision are there, but i wasn't able to find any gesture such as Double tap-to-wake and similar.
An extra feature has been included with this model: Face ID/Face Unlock. How does it work? It just uses the front facing camera to recognize your face, do not rely on it if you care about your device's security. Period (also clearly written in the warning).
Just like all UHANS devices, also this one doesn't feature a Magnetometer/Compass neither a Gyroscope. I hope to see at least one of them in the upcoming models.
No malwares detected with the Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware app using latest definitions.
The fingerprint scanner works decently with no accuracy issues and the unlock time is acceptable, not the fastest neither the slowest. Perfectly usable.
Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0), V1 - GPU Benchmark Pro 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 – MT6750T (Mali-T860MP2 GPU) + HD+ screen = pretty good 3D performance. Way higher compared to FHD alternatives.
AndroBench – Decent read speeds for the internal storage, but the same can't be said for the other. Not so balanced performance.
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.
GeekBench – Average CPU performance, matching most MT6750T devices i reviewed. Enough for basic daily tasks.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – The same thoughts written for the 3DMark benchmark are valid also for this one.
PCMark – Nothing to say about those results, pretty average. The same lack of storage performance is noticeable also here.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Somehow, the Chrome benchmark is providing a low score on all latest devices i have tested so do not consider it. Other scores are instead matching what a MT6750T is able to provide, balanced results.
V1 - GPU Benchmark Pro – Running on the Snapdragon 410 preset at Original resolution, the result is quite impressive considering the low-end ARM Mali-T860MP2 GPU.
Conclusions
I am really happy to see UHANS back with this great device considering the not so good experience with previous ones. I can classify this as the best UHANS device ever released.
Sure, there is some room for improvements, but the excellent screen quality and overall balanced quality-performance make it really enjoyable. Hopefully next models will follow the same positive trend.
So, do i recommend it? I would be mad to say no. Unless you really care about the headphone jack and you need both Compass/Gyroscope for games, i can recommend it with no doubts.
Pros:
Impressive Screen Quality
Solid Metal Chassis
Elegant and Sober Design
Clean OS with no bloatware
Decent Battery Life
Cons:
No Headphone Jack
Outdated Camera Hardware (but the quality is decent)
No Android 7.1/8.0 upgrade available yet
Lack of both Compass & Gyroscope sensors
Pricy (based on online prices) considering the specs
Rating: 8.3
Packaging and Accessories: 8
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9
Screen: 9
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 8.5
Software: 8.5
OEM Support: 7.5
Price: 7.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/t44Fj
Official Website: http://www.uhans.cc/Design/index.html?id=36
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the UHANS website.
Thanks for Your review, I am wait for it now, and I hope will not might regret it later. Looks fine.
Phone is beautiful but it's unusable as I can't receive notifications like whatsapp, email and every other. I'm very sad [emoji17]
Inviato dal mio LG-D855 utilizzando Tapatalk
Uhans i8 Camera Review: Decent Camera at a Budget Price
Uhans i8 Camera Review: Decent Camera at a Budget Price
Uhans i8 Camera Specs
Personally, my level of expectation wasn’t that high, considering it’s a Uhans device which has a reputation for offering great hardware but an average camera. However, that’s not the case with Uhans i8. It has a dual camera configuration 16 + 3MP (primary + in-depth). The primary rear is 16.0MP Sony IMX 135 Exmor RS sensor with CMOS, 0.23 inches sensor size, 1.127 micrometers pixel size, and f/2.0 aperture. The camera can capture the images on the 4160 x 3120 pixels and record the videos on the 1920 x 1080 pixels at the 30fps. It offers a better camera solution as compared to Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. I was intrigued to see how well the Uhans i8 can capture the shots. So here are the pictures I have classified in different situations:
Shot in Daylight
Its camera can capture excellent pictures in daylight. I got good detailed, sharp and high-resolution pictures with a default setting. In HDR Mode you need to keep you mobile still for 2-3 seconds for good result. Other features are working absolutely fine.
Shot in Low light
Uhans i8 rear camera comes with a dual LED flashlight. I want to tell you that Uhans i8 rear camera can capture some pretty awesome pictures in low light as well. The images are very clear, detailed, and color reproduction is absolutely accurate. There was a bit background noise at the corners, but it’s almost neglectable.
The Bokeh Effect
The secondary rear 3.0MP camera is used to achieve DSLR-level depth-of-field effects. The pixels might be low, but the primary camera helps to achieve a nice result. Check the sample pictures of the bokeh effect.
Selfie Camera
The Uhans added 8.0MP Sony IMX 190 Exmor with f/1.8 aperture. It can capture 2592 x1944 pixels image resolution and record 640×480 pixels video at 30fps. It’s a selfie phone because every selfie will get attention because of quality, face beauty, and flashlight. Plus, we have the beauty mode on it as well.
Video Recording
As for the video recording, the Uhans i8 both front and rear cameras are better than the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus camera. Thanks to the resolution of the video which is up to 4K.
Conclusion:
The Uhans i8 is packed with great cameras both on the front as well as the rear. As per my test, I’m impressed with quality of the pictures. I recommend you if you are looking for decent cameras and powerful combination of hardware with reasonable price.
perfect camera
awesome pictures captured by @samileo31
Storage
Can the SD card be used as internal storage?
I have I8 but i don't receive the whatsapp notification when the smartphone in on stand-by; i need to open wa to receive.....
superciarli said:
I have I8 but i don't receive the whatsapp notification when the smartphone in on stand-by; i need to open wa to receive.....
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Disable battery optimization for WhatsApp. (Settings -> Apps -> Gears Icon -> Battery Optimization)
Done yesterday.... Don't go... Same for Facebook and Telegram.... Instead outlook and gmail work!!!!!
Le ho provate tutte! Se lascio lo schermo acceso e/o in ricarica va; appena spengo lo schermo non ricevo più notifiche finchè non riaccendo lo schermo e lancio le app!!!!!!
hello guys,
i have uhans i8 and i have the same problem with notifications. When i lock my phone , i get notifications only for e-mail. Nothing for messenger,viber whats up etc.
From settings i disabled purebackground, but nothing changed. Also i have wi-fi always active
I m desperate because it s very important for me to take notifications right in time. If someone can help me with that, i would really appreciate that
Thanks in advance
mathimatikos19 said:
hello guys,
i have uhans i8 and i have the same problem with notifications. When i lock my phone , i get notifications only for e-mail. Nothing for messenger,viber whats up etc.
From settings i disabled purebackground, but nothing changed. Also i have wi-fi always active
I m desperate because it s very important for me to take notifications right in time. If someone can help me with that, i would really appreciate that
Thanks in advance
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@superciarli faced the same issue, try to contact him to know how he solved the issue unless he replies directly to this message.
Bad news for all i8 users. UHANS is dead, the company has been closed, so do not expect any official software update in the future neither support via email.
R.I.P. UHANS
Rom LineageOS
when we will have LineageOS for this device? I am eager to use it since I have TWRP installed and magisk installed