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Spotted: Firefly Mobile Vision 5X w/ wireless charging for Php3K

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Spotted over at Firefly Mobile’s stall in SM Light Mall is the Vision 5X which is capable of wireless charging for only Php3K.

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Firefly Mobile Vision 5X specs:
5-inch qHD IPS OGS display @ 960 x 540 resolution
1.3GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
Expandable up to 128GB via microSD
8MP rear camera
2MP front camera
Dual-SIM
Wi-Fi
3G
2780mAh battery w/ wireless charging capability

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It has a price tag of Php2,999 but it doesn’t come with the charging cradle that’s worth an extra Php500.

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Specs Comparison: Firefly Intense Desire vs MyPhone my36

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Firefly Mobile just introduced its new Intense Desire smartphone that offers a decent bang for the buck value. A similar local smartphone came to mind bearing a close lineup of specifications and even a price tag that’s just a few hundred pesos away — the MyPhone my36.

We place the two in a side-by-side comparison to determine their strengths and weaknesses for those planning on buying smartphones in this price range.

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Firefly Intense DesireMyPhone my36
5.5-inch Tru HD IPS OGS display @ 1280 x 720 resolution5.2-inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution
AGC Dragontrail GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 3
267ppi424ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 64-bit octa-core CPU1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 64-bit octa-core CPU
Mali-T720 MP3 GPUMali-T720 MP3 GPU
3GB RAM3GB RAM
32GB internal storage (expandable up to 128GB)16GB internal storage (expandable up to 64GB)
13MP Sony Exmor RS IMX214 AF BSI rear camera w/ dual-LED flash13MP rear camera w/ Samsung optics, dual-LED flash, and Phase Detect AF
8MP front BSI camera5MP front camera w/ LED flash
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.0
GPS with A-GPS GPS with A-GPS
USB-OTGUSB-OTG
Dual-SIM (micro)Dual-SIM (micro)
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+4G LTE, 3G HSPA+
3,550mAh non-removable battery w/ Fast Charge (1.5A Fast Charger included)2900mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
Android 5.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Php6,499Php6,999

Summary of Advantages

Firefly Intense Desire:

  • 5.5-inch display
  • 32GB internal storage
  • Expandable up to 128GB
  • BSI sensor for the rear camera
  • 8MP front camera with BSI sensor
  • 3,550mAh battery w/ Fast Charge feature and fast charger (1.5A)
  • Cheaper (costs Php500 less)

MyPhone my36:

  • Full HD display
  • 424ppi
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Phase Detection AF for rear camera
  • LED flash for front camera

Both are equal in:

  • MediaTek octa-core CPU
  • Mali-T720 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 13MP rear sensor with Dual LED Flash
  • Connectivity
  • 4G LTE
  • Android 5.1 OS

In the end, there are many similarities in their specs, but the Firefly Intense Desire offers a bit more than the MyPhone my36 — for a budget-friendlier price.

 

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Firefly Mobile Intense X now available under Php6K, comes with free basic phone

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Firefly Mobile announces via its Facebook page the availability of the Intense Mini‘s bigger sibling– the Intense X. It boasts a 5.5-inch HD display and Android KitKat for under Php6K.

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Firefly Mobile Intense X specs:
5.5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
One Glass Solution (OGS) display
Dragontrail scratch-resistant glass
1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor
Mali-450 GPU
1GB RAM
16G internal storage
expandable up to 128GB
13MP rear camera with f/2.2 BSI sensor
8MP front camera with Samsung BSI sensor
Smart PS audio processor
Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi b/g/n
Dual-SIM
USB-OTG support
Android KitKat
2700mAh battery
Price: Php5,999

For that price, the Intense X also includes a number of freebies in the package like a smart cover worth Php700, a couple of screen protectors, and a free basic phone worth Php449. The company also mentions that if the store you’re in is out of the free model, they’ll give you the next model completely free of charge.

They also released a benchmark score of the Intense X using AnTuTu.

They also released a benchmark score of the Intense X using AnTuTu.

Those interested in snagging one may go to any Firefly Mobile kiosks or have it shipped through Lazada.

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Firefly Mobile to bring UleFone Be Pro in PH?

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Firefly Mobile on its Facebook page uploaded a video showing a teaser of what looks like the UleFone Be Pro that’s positioned to be a “4G 64-bit killer”  and reassures its customers that it will still maintain its affordability.

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UleFone Be Pro specs:
5.5-inch IPS HD display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
One-Glass Solution
64-bit 1.5GHz MTK6732 quad-core processor
ARM Mali-T760 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB storage
expandable up to 64GB via microSD
13MP rear camera
8MP front camera
GPS
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
3G, LTE-FDD
2600mAh battery
Android Lollipop

This first video shows the teaser of Firefly Mobile’s next handset to be offered in the country, while the second video features the UleFone Be Pro. Considering it to be a “killer” of similar-spec’d handsets it should be priced at a lower tag than its peers.

Stay tuned for more details on its local availability.

{Sources 1, 2}

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Firefly Mobile to bring UleFone Be Pro in PH?

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

Firefly Mobile on its Facebook page uploaded a video showing a teaser of what looks like the UleFone Be Pro that’s positioned to be a “4G 64-bit killer”  and reassures its customers that it will still maintain its affordability.

firefly-ulefone-be-pro

UleFone Be Pro specs:
5.5-inch IPS HD display @ 1280 x 720 resolution
One-Glass Solution
64-bit 1.5GHz MTK6732 quad-core processor
ARM Mali-T760 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB storage
expandable up to 64GB via microSD
13MP rear camera
8MP front camera
GPS
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
3G, LTE-FDD
2600mAh battery
Android Lollipop

This first video shows the teaser of Firefly Mobile’s next handset to be offered in the country, while the second video features the UleFone Be Pro. Considering it to be a “killer” of similar-spec’d handsets it should be priced at a lower tag than its peers.

Stay tuned for more details on its local availability.

{Sources 1, 2}

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