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[Q] I'm about to buy GalaxyNexus and...

i'm so confused...
I love this phone because of ICS full support, google experience and mostly bug-free... moreover i love the pure interface of android and hate proprietary ui like touchwiz and others...
but there are some reasons that make me think about buy this device or not:
1) The first question is about plastic case and display... are they strong enough? i heard of people that after a month have a scratched display... is it so fragile?
2) Is the PowerVR SGX540 good enough for the HD resolution of this phone? I like play many games with android and would annoying me if most recent game didn't start...
3) Is the photocamera quality good compared to other phone like S2?

The display is rock solid i came from the Thunderbolt which had a plasticity feel display.
I dropped my phone on tile floor I'm 5'10 so it's was I reasonable distance. No cracks and No dents.
The display is gorgeous I must say and you can tune the display to make the colors pop more.
The camera is good I believe here's some shots
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1) No issues with mine, but with any piece of hardware, especially a phone this expensive it would be prudent to at least get a screen protector and case. I got the Ringke Slim which is EXCELLENT IMO and comes with a screen protector for just over $20 shipped.
2) I haven't played any games, but haven't seen or heard any issues with this. We have the ability to OC the GPU as well if needed.
3) Camera is meh, but it's a phone. It's definitely not the best out there, especially compared to the 4S, but since pictures are not its primary purpose I have no complaints.

I have 2 scratches in my display now. Think it was from it lying in a backpack next to a book with a bit of sand in between.
I think game performance is very good. But i'm on a non stock rom and kernel. As far as I remember it was also good on stock.
Camera is very fast and takes decent photos. Panorama function is really nice...

1. Only had my phone for 2 weeks but have had matte screen protection and case as soon as opened. Have dropped it but no marks/problems whatsoever.
2. I've played a couple of Gameloft games which seem to be the heaviest in rendering: Asphalt 6 is choppy since it's last update and according to google play it's only experienced on GN. Modern Combat 3 doesnt load at all (common GN/ICS problem). Shadowgun and Six Guns play smoothly.
3. My sister has an S2 and her photos turn out better when taken in low-light situations. However the focus on the GN is unparalleled - the S2 just can't seem to lock on to items up close. Shutter speed on GN is second only to the newer HTC One X. No others come close (not even iphone 4s).

Cristian.CT46 said:
i'm so confused...
I love this phone because of ICS full support, google experience and mostly bug-free... moreover i love the pure interface of android and hate proprietary ui like touchwiz and others...
but there are some reasons that make me think about buy this device or not:
1) The first question is about plastic case and display... are they strong enough? i heard of people that after a month have a scratched display... is it so fragile?
2) Is the PowerVR SGX540 good enough for the HD resolution of this phone? I like play many games with android and would annoying me if most recent game didn't start...
3) Is the photocamera quality good compared to other phone like S2?
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1) The plastic case is strong enough, even the battery cover seems really thin but it is very durable
2) Most game can run on it, but still, some intensive 3D game may experience sluggish on it, e.g. six guns
3) The camera is the weak point of nexus, it take good pictures only in sunny day, even the camera of S2 beat it, but it's ok for me most the time
In my opinion, the real value of Nexus is the number of ROM and support available on XDA, you can easily find ROM that fit your requires!

i have my nexus for 2 weeks and i love it!... im using a matte screen protector but im waiting for my TPU from ebay hopefully ill get it this week...
And like peterlws said theres alot of ROM support on XDA

Hi
1 got only a screen protector, I dont feel the case is necessary on my Gnex
2 I am not a gamer, but "casual game" runs W/o problems
3 for sure is not the best camera, but for sure isn't bad
4 ( imho ) with 4.04 official I have 1+ days of battery with 3g always on ( TIM ) and a lot of push.
ciao

1) i have a £1 tpu case (not silicone) and its fine, fits well and looks nice, no screen protector now after a month and its fine and feels lovely without, i watched some scratch test vids come up well.
2) seems fast enough some live back grounds can cause lag but id say all phones would.
3) camera is pretty decent IMO especially if light is good, panorama feature is wicked and if your steady takes lovely shots.

Especially for 2) Gnex runs Dead Space and other heavy 3D games smoothly. So you can rest assured

1) The first question is about plastic case and display... are they strong enough? i heard of people that after a month have a scratched display... is it so fragile?
Strong enough .. really good feeling about the phone ..
2) Is the PowerVR SGX540 good enough for the HD resolution of this phone? I like play many games with android and would annoying me if most recent game didn't start...
all will work without any issues .. the SGX540 is not new actually as far as i know from year 2007 .. but its oveclocked to 384MHz compared lets say to 200 Mhz from Mali400 (the GPU from S2) .. as example tegra2 in the asus transformer should be around 5,3GFLOPS .. the 200Mhz SGX in the Nexus S was arround 3,2 GFLOPs in the galaxy nexus arround 6GFLOPS .. Mali400 is arround 7,2 GFLOPs (but has problems with polygons - a lot of objects .. so some games can lag) .. btw Iphone 4S is at 12,8GFLOPS has two newer SGX5xx .. so the GPU is not bad actually should be more than enough .. also the chipset 4460 should run instructions +50% compared to the old one ..
3) Is the photocamera quality good compared to other phone like S2?
not so good as S2 .. but still good with good light .. dont forget its not about mpx .. its about the pic quality .. i think its better than my iphone4 ..
hope the answers help

The build quality feels surprisingly excellent to me, solid and not any creaking etc.
The latest games basically run perfect, I haven't seen any lag but I think there's only one or two times it lags. Buts its basically non existent. Its more than capable.

UHANS U300 5.5 ' Information/ MT6750T/ 4GB / 32GB /Reviews

According to leaks specifications will include:
* 5.5 inch FHD display.
* MT6750.
* 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM.
* IP65

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Uhans U300n visual concept

Uhans U300 concept pre-view.
Mainstream smartphones on the market can be divided into 2 categories:
1. Sleek phones like iphone, Samsung, Huawei, LG, Nexus...
2. Rugged phones and luxurious phones (for the minority)
Unlike any of them, UHANS U300 comes in between.
It is a combination of style, sturdiness and luxury.
Uhans U300 is style and personality

Uhans have another U series phone on the way named the U300.
All the video says is a new phone, the U300, is in the works and that the phone is coming soon. It also gives us an idea of what the phone is going to look like (well its shape at least).
So that’s it! But we’ve take a look around the web to see if we can uncover other details and believe we’ve found the full specs for the phones.
According to leaks specifications will include a 5-inch FHD display, quad-core 1.3Ghz chipset, 2GB RA, 16GB internal memory and a 3000mAh battery.
The body will feature a similar “stylish’ design and likely to be finished in a “leather” material.

UHANS U300 Makes the Best or Nothing
The best or nothing, which is a message that Mercedes-Benz has been trying to convey through its products from tradition to innovation for over a hundred years. Now, this concept will be put into the UHANS U300.
As a member of “U” lineup, U300 has got a similar but leapfrogged design compared to U100 and U200. It is nothing like iPhone, Samsung phones, or other smartphones on the market. It will be unique, luxurious and breathtaking.
To make a perfect couple with the design, the specifications will also be discerning enough to make U300 a luxury. It is the best in UHANS’s history. It will feature 64-bit MediaTek MT6750 processor, kitted out with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It will come with a 5.5-inch FHD display and 4750 mAh battery. Check the video and you can get more details
According to leaks specifications will include:
* 5.5 inch FHD display,
* MT6750,
* 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM
* Huge 4750mAh battery.
* IP65
* Titanium alloy
The body will feature a stylish design and likely to be finished in a top Italian leather material.

Uhans with a design made by former Mercedes-Benz designer they believe it will be able to deliver sort of a Vertu-style design but more innovative.

UHANS U300 is a multitasking master
The year of 2016 has witnessed a huge number of Android smatphones. While the competition gets more and more fierce, UHANS may have released the best smartphone with 4GB RAM.
At first glance, the U300 is a rather attractive handset with a Mercedes-Benz style. The phone is made out of Benz’s titanium alloy and top Italian leather that's available in black. The craftsmanship being touted here certainly is impressive even though it may not be the most unique-looking device around.
The front of the UHANS U300 boasts a 5.5-inch FHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The device is powered by the MediaTek MT6750 chipset. Along with that, there’s 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device also supports microSD cards of up to 64GB. The memory of U300 is just so enough for normal use. But why is it the best? The video will unveil how manageable the U300 is with multiple Apps.
https://www.facebook.com/UHANSMobile/videos/vb.459892364178500/681577798676621/?type=2&theater

UHANS U300 Drop Test
Together with a few soda cans, the UHANS U300 has been dropped from a height of about 30 meters. Such scenario looks quite exciting with the drinks splashing all around.
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Product Link: http://www.uhans.cc/product/U300​

Display test: UHANS U300 V.S. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge​
UHANS U300 is a phone that stands apart from the traditional phones like iPhone and rugged phones with an innovative Mercedes-Benz design. And it is the first phone that uses FHD display in the UHANS history.
The U300’s 5.5-inch FHD display manages to deliver rich and sharp images, even though it's not as pixel dense as others on the market. The colors are actually nicely saturated. Viewing angles are generous too. If you don’t like the default settings, you can adjust them on Miravision. Contrast, saturation, brightness, sharpness and color temperature can all be customized.
This is a video showing the visual effect of both U300 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Site http://www.uhans.cc/product/U300

I won't say anything about this video, it talks by itself.
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Just like a Mercedes-Benz Advert, this is awesome.​

Uhans is pushing a lot on his new U300. Today they released this article:
It is not a superhero, but definitely a knight
Long long time ago, there were legends of knights who fought for honor. Though they are gone now*and*replaced by the magical superheroes created by the famous Marvel and DC, the faith of knights shines on still.
Armed with noble spirit, in the midst of blood and carnage, they remained brave, humble, compassionate, honest, loyal and restlessly fought for honor and justice. So does UHANS U300.
It puts itself in the fight among traditional smartphones and rugged phones, using a innovative chic design to differentiate from them, regardless of what the world would say about it. Not every phone can do such Mercedes-Benz design like U300. All the streamlines, titanium alloy and clous de Paris incarnate the style of simplicity in an understated way , which*differentiates*itself from the*traditional*luxury smartphones from Vertu, Hanmac. That's act of self-awareness, rebellion of rule-breaker, rise of innovation. You deserve a*marvelous*and adventurous smartphone that objects to the ordinary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I41GRjHdLYg&t=1s
The chivalry lives more than that on the outside. The compact design as well as the IP65 allow the body to resist any water splash and dust in daily life, as tough as an armored knight. Its consists of the MediaTek MT6750, 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, tough Gorilla Glass 4, 5.5-inch FHD display and a huge 4750mAh battery. All these are the invisible armor, sword and shield that define the chivalry of U300 in a strong and pleasantly noble way. Though the adventure ahead may be dark, it will still shine in glory.http://www.uhans.cc/product/U300
It is the fight for honor and loyalty to the values of life in this world. The chivalry never dies.
P. S. Alberto96: YouTube link seems to be bad, i can't open it with xda app or tapatalk

@megthebest Working just fine here.

I do have the u300 for reviewing, so if you have questions: just drop me a line here.

dragon-tmd said:
I do have the u300 for reviewing, so if you have questions: just drop me a line here.
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I got it too, so ask us everything you need to.

got it today.
my rom is Uhans U300 Version: DK9FA2FWTAG.HSA.UHANS.F.SA.1118.V3.01 – full_pri6750_66t_m-user 6.0 MRA58K and never fing OT.
I Heard about new rom 3.02 22nd of december.. strange that i don't have any OTA..
Just found malware from famous adups.fota :
Camera quality is not good enough (it's Panasonic MN34153).
Speaker quality is really good, earpiece volume and quality is not comparabile to the speaker one (and volume is also lowest than expected).
Like i have seen in Bluboo Maya Max, also second slot seems to have 3G capability (not common on dual sim device, but seems to be common for MT6750 powered devices)

Facing major issues regarding connectivity. Both slots are not working very well with GSM/LTE, most of the times they do not work at all. Build quality is also not that good. Seems to have a faulty device
Here is the firmware: http://www.needrom.com/download/uhans-u300/
Unfortunately the 3.02 is not available there.
Mine has: DK9FA2FWTAG.HSA.UHANS.HB.F.SA.1222.3.02
@megthebest
What scanner are you using? Do you have LTE or 3G?

dragon-tmd said:
Facing major issues regarding connectivity. Both slots are not working very well with GSM/LTE, most of the times they do not work at all. Build quality is also not that good. Seems to have a faulty device
Here is the firmware: http://www.needrom.com/download/uhans-u300/
Mine has: DK9FA2FWTAG.HSA.UHANS.HB.F.SA.1222.3.02
@megthebest
What scanner are you using?
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No issue on the sim slot, 3g/4g seems to work correctly on my device. Build quality is perfect in some areas and poor in others (upper frame shows irregular plastic mould, sim tray is not so stable and tightned).
Malwarebytes is the scanner i used.
I'm testing battery that is really impressive.

megthebest said:
No issue on the sim slot, 3g/4g seems to work correctly on my device. Build quality is perfect in some areas and poor in others (upper frame shows irregular plastic mould, sim tray is not so stable and tightned).
Malwarebytes is the scanner i used.
I'm testing battery that is really impressive.
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Same probs with build quality here, but the probs with sim-slot is a no go. Will try to dwongrade firmware and see if that is the problem. Battery is working very good, but it is only 4.650 mAh.

dragon-tmd said:
Same probs with build quality here, but the probs with sim-slot is a no go. Will try to dwongrade firmware and see if that is the problem. Battery is working very good, but it is only 4.650 mAh.
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Well you are blaming about build quality, I got a completely scratched (noticeable damage here and there) review unit so...something wrong is happening there.
Mine has also a pre-applied glass screen protector (scratched too :facepalm).

If you don't believe me, check this photo. The screw is stuck outside the chassis and the chassis itself is full of scratches. This kind of damage was already here, not caused by me.

Cube Free Young X5 Review: A Solid Budget Tablet with Phone Functions

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It doesn’t take much insight to notice that the market of Android tablets is shrinking. With phones getting bigger, laptops and convertibles getting thinner, tablets becomes less of a necessity for the majority of consumers.
With many of its competitors disappearing, Cube, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer, remains one of the major supplier of budget Android tablets. And the Free Young X5 is the latest addition to their lineup.
Design
The Cube Free Young X5 doesn’t offer anything new when it comes to the design. The slate looks like an enlarged budget smartphone. Dominating its front is an 8-inch IPS panel, with a relatively small bezel. Sitting above the display are an earpiece for phone calls, a 5MP front-facing camera and a light sensor.
The back of the tablet is made of aluminum, a material rarely found on budget slates.
The top part of the rear side can be removed, and you will find two SIM card slots and a Micro SD card slot underneath.
Buttons are kept to a minimum, with only a slightly textured power button and volume rocker on the right side.
The top side of the slate hosts a 3.5mm headphone jack and a Micro USB port.
Thanks to the metallic body and solid build quality, the Free Young X5 feels like a mid-range tablet, despite its budget nature. The 16:10 aspect ratio of the display results in a long device, but one I can still comfortably hold in one hand.
Fortunately for the users, the X5 is preinstalled with a screen protector, which is quite resistant to scratches, and it will last quite some time before you want to replace it.
Display
The Free Young X5 sports an 8-inch IPS display at the resolution of 1920*1200. Not the best when compared against the likes of the 2K displays seen on the Huawei MediaPad M3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S series. But given that it is only a budget device, it is still quite impressive.
The display offers amazing clarity, contrast, and color saturation. Images look true-to-life, I noticed deep blacks, crisp whites, bright oranges and lots of details browsing pictures and watching videos.
The brightness is one of the few weaknesses of the X5’s display. Although it can get bright enough to use outdoors most of the time, it won’t get close to your average smartphone displays when it comes to visibility under direct sunlight.
Audio
The audio quality of the built-in speakers is decent, but not outstanding. The tablet could get loud enough for me to watch YouTube Videos in my small bedroom, but the lack of clarity, soundstage and details made me dying to plug in my headphones while listening to music.
OS & Apps
The Free Young X5 ships with stock Android 7.0 Nougat, with very few pre-installed applications.
You can get whatever you want from Google Play Store, all my favorite apps such as YouTube, Instagram and Spotify work like a charm.
Performance
Powered by a MediaTek MT8783 octa-core processor (eight cores of Cortex [email protected] and Mali-720MP3 GPU) and 3GB RAM, the X5 is not really a very powerful device in today’s world of Android, as top smartphones are all powerhouses which can even rival mainstream PCs now.
The Antutu Benchmark returned a score of 43,343, which is on par with the scores of budget smartphones, but is still no match for even mid-range smartphones and tablets, let alone those flagship devices.
In the Geekbench 4 test, the X5 scored 701 in single core performance, 2,420 in multi-core performance and 2,144 in RenderScript performance.
Still, I saw no lag or stutter as I jumped in and out of a dozen tabs in Chrome while I had a picture-in-picture video playing. The X5 stayed speedy as I continued to multitask, loading Slack, Pocket, YouTube and Instagram without pauses.
Although the Free Young X5 didn't do very well on the 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited benchmark test, taking a score of 6,656, which is behind most entry-level phones. But 3D gaming is generally smooth and responsive on this slate. I noticed decent frame-rates running most graphic-intense games.
Cameras
The Free Young X5 offers an impressive camera lineup: a 5MP front-facing camera and a 13MP main camera with autofocus and LED flash. The stock camera app is easy to use, with only a few useful features in its settings.
The front-facing camera takes care of video-chatting comfortably, but it won’t be your primary choice to do selfies.
The main camera can take some decent pictures when the lighting is right, but shooting photos with the X5 in low light can still be extremely challenging. Not only does it take a lot of time to focus, the photos are generally too noisy for you to post in your socializing apps.
Battery Life
The X5 has a 3.7V/3,800mAh Li-Po battery under the hook, the capacity is relatively small for an 8-inch slate. In comparison, the Huawei MediaPad M3 has a 5,100mAh battery and the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 has a 6,600mAh battery. In our battery rundown test, we set the screen brightness and speaker volume at 50%, played a 1080P MP4 video on loop, the X5 lasted 5 hours, 21 minutes, which was neither bad nor impressive.
In the real-world use, the X5 can still easily last through a day of moderate use. I normally got 4-5 hours of screen time playing YouTube videos, socializing on Twitter and Instagram, browsing webpages. For heavy users who keep playing demanding games, charging the tablet twice in a day is inevitable.
Connectivity
The X5 is LTE-enabled and can be used as a phone. It also has dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 on board. The Wi-Fi connection is solid and stable, and connecting to 5GHz hotspot spares you the interference of Bluetooth and other connections.
The slate supports all major cellular networks, including TDD, FDD, TDS, WCDMA, CDMA EVDO and GSM. Dual SIM card slots make it possible for the user to use two phone numbers on the same device, a useful feature for those who want to separate their personal life from their work life. I had no problem making phone calls with the X5, which generally worked the same as my cell phone, even though holding an 8-inch tablet to my ear could be awkward sometimes.
There is 32GB built-in storage, which should be enough for most users. For those who need to have lots of multimedia files in their tablet, the X5 also offers a Micro SD card slots which supports cards up to 128GB. Also, the Micro USB port supports USB on the go, and can read normal flash disks and even some mobile drives.
Verdict
Priced at $199, the Cube Free Young X5 offers a lot of value for the money. You get a solid metallic build, an 8-inch Full HD IPS display, an octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, stock Android Nougat and cellular support. It is not a powerhouse tablet which will give you the highest benchmark scores, but it still handles everyday tasks with ease.
Even though the slate has full phone functionalities, we wouldn’t recommend anyone to carry it around as their primary communication device. If you really enjoy using a big screen, there are many 6-inch smartphones which you can easily fit into your pocket and won’t turn heads when you hold them to your ears while making a phone call. When your phone runs out of juice, that’s when the cellular functions of the X5 really come in handy.

The firmware for oversea users has Google Play preinstalled. Flashing it is quite easy.

Thanks great review
More details / hacking
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/alldocube-cube-free-x5-4g-phablet-8-0-t3671974

Alldocube iPlay 9 Hands-on: a Budget Slate for Basic Tasks

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Alldocube released quite a number of Android tablets recently, but the iPlay 9 is the first to come with a price tag below the $100 mark. At $99, the slate offers a 9.6-inch IPS display, 32GB internal storage and phone functions. Does it have the potential of becoming a new hit for the Chinese brand, we will try to figure it out in this review.
Design
If I had to describe the Alldocube iPlay 9’s design in one word, it’d be “generic”. Nothing about the design of the slate stands out, there’s a display dominating the front, with big white bezels around.
But the one thing that surprises me is the sturdy and well-built metal-backed frame, which is not often found on budget slates.
There are only two physical buttons on the iPlay 9: a Power/Standby key and a volume rocker, both hosted on the right side of the slate.
Most ports are mounted on the top side, you will easily locate the Micro USB port there. And if you remove the plastic lid, you will also find two SIM card slots, and a Micro SD card slot. The 3.5mm audio jack, however, is sitting on the right side.
I didn’t instantly find the speaker apertures when I laid my eyes on the iPlay 9, and then I realized that they are between the front panel and the bottom side.
The iPlay 9 feels like a mid-range tablet, thanks to the unibody design and use of aluminum. The build quality is exceptionally good for a tablet priced under $100, the iPlay 9 felt quite sturdy in our hands, and we didn’t find awkward mold lines on the surface of the slate.
Display
The iPlay 9 sports a 9.6-inch IPS display at the resolution of 1280*800. It has been a long time since we saw such low resolution used on a tablet display.
With a pixel density of 158PPI, it is not difficult for us to notice individual pixels while looking close enough, especially when you are browsing text-loaded webpages or reading e-books. But the display is by no means terrible. The colors are vivid and true to life, and there aren’t any distortion viewing from different angles. The IPS panel is bright enough for indoor use under any circumstances, although it does suffer from reflections and glossiness outdoors.
Sound
The quality of the built-in speakers is a little bit disappointing. There’s basically no bass at all, nor can you hear any soundstage. The volume is acceptable for YouTube feeds, but you would want headphones or external speakers for music and movies.
OS, UI and Apps
The iPlay 9 ships with stock Android 4.4 Kitkat. You will probably be like: “wtf?” But no, this is not a typo. It is indeed weird for a 2017 tablet to run Android 4.4 Kitkat out of the box, while most of the smartphones and tablets released this year come with Android 7.0 Nougat, and Android 8.0 Oreo is on its way.
You won’t get those fancy new features brought by Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat, even though most apps still run without issues and compromises on the iPlay 9. Alldocube didn’t say whether the slate will get future upgrade, but from my experiences with Alldocube and other less global Chinese brands, it is highly unlikely for the device to go beyond Kitkat.
Preinstalled apps have been kept to the minimum, you will get a clean Android experience, even though it is an old one.
Performance
The slate is powered by a MediaTek MT6582V processor, which has a 32-bit quad-core CPU (4*Cortex-A7) clocked at 1.3GHz and a Mali-400MP4 GPU clocked at 533MHz. There’re also 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage on board. With this internal setup, the iPlay 9 is definitely no powerhouse, and it is not built to be one.
In the Antutu Benchmark test, the iPlay 9 only scored 17,462, ranking behind most newly released budget phones.
In the Geekbench 3 test, the slated scored 331 in single-core and 1,029 in multi-core.
Although none of these numbers were impressive, the iPlay 9’s real world performance was pretty solid, at least by the budget tablet standards. The slate responded fast most of the time, scrolling through home pages and the settings, browsing picture albums, launching Google Play and other preinstalled apps are all quite quick and smooth. I also encountered no problem playing local HD videos and Full HD clips on YouTube and Tumblr. The iPlay 9 did struggle a little bit with bigger applications and more complex multi-tasking. Loading too many webpages in Chrome at the same time might freeze the tablet for a moment, there were also lags and stutters running graphic-intense games such as Asphalt 8 and Armored Aces.
Connectivity
The iPlay 9 has phone functions, but it does not support any of the 4G networks. There are two SIM card slots on board, meaning it naturally supports dual standby. Wi-Fi connection was solid and stable, so was Bluetooth, I had no problem connecting it with my Vifa Helsinki speaker and enjoying music on Spotify.
If the 32GB local storage is not enough, there is also a Micro SD card slot which supports cards up to 128GB.
The tablet also supports USB on the go, and with an adapter connected, it could even read the files on my mobile drive.
Battery Life
There is a 3.8V/4,800mAh Li-Po battery under the hood, and the iPlay 9 lasted 5 hours, 23 minutes in our battery rundown test (looping a 1080P video with screen brightness and volume set to 50%). In the real-life use, charging the tablet on a daily basis is almost inevitable.
Cameras
Both the front-facing VGA camera and the rear-facing 5MP cameras are quite terrible.
Photo taken by iPlay’s front-facing camera
Photo taken by iPlay’s main camera
Verdict
The Alldocube iPlay 9 is a product of the old, cheap Cube, not the promising quality-focused manufacturer responsible for top-notch devices like the Talk 9X and Thinker. As a media playback tablet it works well enough, but the overall performance is far below average, and the extremely dated Android 4.4 OS is also extremely disappointing.
Alldocube may be playing a dangerous game here by shipping a tablet with Android 4.4 Kitkat in mid-2017, while Android 8.0 Oreo is already on its way. Whoever wants to buy this slate need to consider the fact that it may not receive any firmware upgrade, not even to Lollipop. If that is something you can live with, the iPlay 9 could be a solid investment as it offers quite a lot of features for the money. But if you want a more future-proof tablet to handle more than just the basics, there are quite a number of slates which won’t cost you much more than the iPlay 9.

General Pixel 6 Pro review: 2 weeks later / Compared to competitors

After 2 weeks with the phone, I wanted to give honest thoughts on the Pixel 6 Pro. I paid for the phone and did not get a free review unit like many reviewers online. I have used man Samsung, OnePlus, and even Apple phones, so I have a fair basis for comparison. Hopefully this helps those deciding which phone to get.
The Screen: 9/10:
Everything is very crisp, color temperature is accurate, and gray uniformity is outstanding. This panel does NOT suffer from OLED image retention like 2020 models did. The screen is not quite as bright or as saturated as the Samsung, OnePlus, or Apple panels. It is still sufficiently bright for me, but others may find they need to use it at 100% brightness often.
Signal Strength / Wireless Connetivity: 7/10
When comparing to the Note20 Ultra, signal strength is not as consistent. It hovers around 2-4 db lower strength. I've not had any dropped or choppy calls, but have noticed slightly slower data speeds in fringe signal areas. The Note20 Ultra outperforms the iPhone 11 Pro Max in signal strength so perhaps it's just good vs great. The earpiece speaker is not as loud as the Samsungs either.
Battery Life: 10/10
With moderate usage, and the phone being on steady 5G or WiFi. it has about 40% battery left after 13 hours. It has incredible standby battery and barely drains at all when not in use.
Build Quality: 8.5/10
The phone feels very solid, and the weight helps give a premium feel. That said, the screen doesn't feel as solid as Samsung or OnePlus models. Like the iPhone, it almost has a pliable feel to it, which isn't necessarily a negative but takes some adjustment. Compare the overall build to an S21 Ultra or OnePlus 9 Pro and it doesn't feel quite as premium.
Camera: 9.5/10
The camera produces outstanding photos every time. With Samsung and OnePlus, one has to let things focus and adjust to get a great photo. The P6P seems much faster and more reliable. Perhaps the iPhone 13 Pro models are slightly better in some instances, but that's splitting hairs.
Speakers: 9.5/10
This phone has a deep rich sound with great bass, similar to the iPhone. Samsung and OnePlus models sound good, but lack bass. I ding it half a point because in some situations, the sound isn't balanced between the speakers.
Software experience: 8/10
Given the clean, bloat free software, the phone is extremely fast and fluid. That said Android 12 doesn't feel complete yet. Certain apps freeze up often and I do get occasional stutters. I'm sure this will be improved in future updates. While "Stock Android" has been the gold standard for many, it lacks many of the great features baked into OneUI and OxygenOS. The simple ability to customize the lockscreen and Always on Demand, or to change the font and icon shapes have all been removed. The wallpaper based color theming is a great concept but has very poor execution (It picks random accent colors unrelated to the wallpaper). As bloated and bogged down as OneUI is, one has to acknowledge the endless customization options offered, especially with GoodLock.
The extra Pixel features really make this phone such as call screening, on hold assistant, now playing, etc. Google really needs to move the power button below the volume rocker. As phones get taller, the high placement is less practical.
Overall: 8.5/10
Many of us have wanted a Samsung phone running stock Android for years, and finally we have something very close. The camera, the speakers, and the software fluidity make this phone stand out a bit, but is that enough? At $899, the phone is priced right where it should be. That said, I can't help but feeling like the S21 Ultra is a more complete and polished package and when it goes on sale regularly, it may be a better choice. A OnePlus 9 Pro running an AOSP rom would probably give a similar experience for less money on sale as well. If one isn't firmly set on stock Android, I'd say wait for the S22 Ultra.
I like the phone a lot and will be using it as my daily driver for now but it's important to know the drawbacks and quirks. I hope this helps.

Thank you for write up!

Informative review! kudos

Guyinlaca said:
Google really needs to move the power button below the volume rocker. As phones get taller, the high placement is less practical.
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Amen to that. I also question if I should have gotten an on sale s21 or waited for the s22, but my last phone was a Samsung and this is my first Pixel, so I'm pleased with broadening my horizons. Plus we're going to be getting feature drops for a good while, and faster updates, so I believe this phone will only get better as they address it's growing pains
Good write up

Opensystem said:
Amen to that. I also question if I should have gotten an on sale s21 or waited for the s22, but my last phone was a Samsung and this is my first Pixel, so I'm pleased with broadening my horizons. Plus we're going to be getting feature drops for a good while, and faster updates, so I believe this phone will only get better as they address it's growing pains
Good write up
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You'll get used to it, it even has benefits to shoot photos.
Since I've been a Pixel owner for a couple of years now, I've grown to like the placement. I hope that Google will never change it, since that would break my way to shoot photos.

Morgrain said:
You'll get used to it, it even has benefits to shoot photos.
Since I've been a Pixel owner for a couple of years now, I've grown to like the placement. I hope that Google will never change it, since that would break my way to shoot photos.
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You're not wrong, I've been using this phone not even a month and when I grab my old one I swipe from the side to go back like a moron for 5 mins until I remember it has a navbar lol

You were lucky with your network standby battery usage. It feels like I own a 3000mAh battery phone. Google offered me a replacement and I have the same issue with the new one. Imagine network signal consuming 3 times more battery as the display.
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