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Cherry Mobile Superion Probe Quick Review

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Another addition to Cherry Mobile’s wide array of tablets is the Superion Probe. It packs a Qualcomm-branded processor coupled with an Adreno GPU so we could expect it to handle gaming nicely. It also comes affordable with its sub-Php4K price. Will it be worth your money? Read on and find out.

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The Superion Probe is a 7-inch tablet with a 1024 x 552 screen resolution. It is housed in a plastic body with a brushed aluminum back cover. We’re looking at an ordinary casing here so don’t expect any premium feel while handling it. In addition, it also has pretty thick bezels going on making it a standard-looking tablet in general.

Although the Superion Probe isn’t a real looker, it carries a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and an Adreno 302 GPU that works hand-in-hand to offer smooth performance. Here are the results from our benchmark tests.

AnTuTu – 16,321
Quadrant Standard – 8,553
NenaMark2 – 40.8 fps
Vellamo – 940 (Multi-core) 627 (Metal) / 1451 (Browser)

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True enough, the company’s claims proved true. We were able to play games with very little to no lags. One thing we experienced, though, was that the phone died during our AnTuTu benchmark and we couldn’t turn it back on after several attempts. It still had 98% of battery before it died so we’re sure it wasn’t out of juice. After giving it the classic knock/tap on the back (like an old television that won’t work), it vibrated and restarted to its welcome screen. After that, everything went back to normal.

Battery performance is also commendable. It packs a 3000mAh battery that got us to almost 5 hours of combined use of streaming social media sites, gaming, and video playing. After which, we were still left with 47% of battery.

Using this tablet to call is also possible since it can support a single SIM card. Just open the flap on the upper left side of the device and you’ll find its slot next to the miniSD’s.

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Overall, the Superion Probe is worth your Php3,999 if you mostly find yourself using a tablet for playing games. It’s got a good processor-GPU tag team that delivers well and though we had a little mishap, we were generally satisfied with our experience.

Cherry Mobile Superion Probe specs:
7-inch capacitive display @ 1024 x 552 resolution
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor
Adreno 302 GPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage (expandable via microSD)
2MP rear camera
VGA front camera
3G
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0
3000mAh battery
Single-SIM capable
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

What we liked about it:
*Fluid UI
*Smooth gaming performance
*Above average battery life

What we didn’t like:
*Cheap build
*Semi-bluish display

 

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Cherry Mobile Flare S2 Quick Review

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In this Quick Review, we take a look at Cherry Mobile’s imaging-focused smartphone – the Flare S2. It is the successor to the previous Flare S and is equipped with the same camera sensor as the Google Nexus 5.

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The Flare S2 has a metal-plastic affair going on. It has a metal frame with a plastic back cover, and is pretty light on the hand compared to other smartphones of the same size. Generally, the body doesn’t feel flimsy at all but rather solid. Its physical buttons surround the screen with the Power/Lock button on the right and the volume rocker on the left side. Up top, we have the audio jack and micro-USB port.

Its 8-megapixel camera with Sony IMX 179 image sensor is something to be proud of. Although the photos look to be a little contrast-y, the colors are lively and satisfyingly sharp. Here are a few samples:

Navigation is fluid and we don’t experience any major lags while going through its UI. It handles rendering games pretty well and the graphics aren’t bad either. The display is actually vibrant and bright which makes playing games or watching videos enjoyable.

Here are the results of from our usual benchmarks:

AnTuTu – 17,132
Quadrant Standard – 7,125
NenaMark – 54.3fps
Vellamo – 1,310 (Multicore) 695 (Metal)

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On its battery consumption, we looped a video on 50% brightness while connected to Wi-Fi. We managed to squeeze out a little more than 5 hours of playback on the Flare S2’s 1800mAh battery.

Overall, the Cherry Mobile Flare S2 is undoubtedly a packed phone for its sub-Php5K asking price. It doesn’t have the nicest physique with its cheap-looking back cover, but inside you have a respectable processing performance, a better-than-its-predecessor battery, and a camera sensor that takes good photos.

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Cherry Mobile Flare S2 specs:
4.5-inch FWVGA IPS display @ 854 x 480 resolution, 217ppi
1.3GHz quad-core MT6582M CPU
Mali-400 MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
microSD up to 32GB
8MP autofocus rear camera w/ 2 LED flashes
Sony IMX179 image sensor
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
HSPA+, 3G
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0
1800mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Price: Php4,699

What we liked about it:
*Smooth navigation
*Vibrant display
*Good camera sensor
*Better battery life

What we didn’t like:
*Toy-like back cover
*Heats up fast

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Cherry Mobile Flare S2 Quick Review

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

In this Quick Review, we take a look at Cherry Mobile’s imaging-focused smartphone – the Flare S2. It is the successor to the previous Flare S and is equipped with the same camera sensor as the Google Nexus 5.

CherryMobileFlareS2

The Flare S2 has a metal-plastic affair going on. It has a metal frame with a plastic back cover, and is pretty light on the hand compared to other smartphones of the same size. Generally, the body doesn’t feel flimsy at all but rather solid. Its physical buttons surround the screen with the Power/Lock button on the right and the volume rocker on the left side. Up top, we have the audio jack and micro-USB port.

Its 8-megapixel camera with Sony IMX 179 image sensor is something to be proud of. Although the photos look to be a little contrast-y, the colors are lively and satisfyingly sharp. Here are a few samples:

Navigation is fluid and we don’t experience any major lags while going through its UI. It handles rendering games pretty well and the graphics aren’t bad either. The display is actually vibrant and bright which makes playing games or watching videos enjoyable.

Here are the results of from our usual benchmarks:

AnTuTu – 17,132
Quadrant Standard – 7,125
NenaMark – 54.3fps
Vellamo – 1,310 (Multicore) 695 (Metal)

benchmarks

On its battery consumption, we looped a video on 50% brightness while connected to Wi-Fi. We managed to squeeze out a little more than 5 hours of playback on the Flare S2’s 1800mAh battery.

Overall, the Cherry Mobile Flare S2 is undoubtedly a packed phone for its sub-Php5K asking price. It doesn’t have the nicest physique with its cheap-looking back cover, but inside you have a respectable processing performance, a better-than-its-predecessor battery, and a camera sensor that takes good photos.

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Cherry Mobile Flare S2 specs:
4.5-inch FWVGA IPS display @ 854 x 480 resolution, 217ppi
1.3GHz quad-core MT6582M CPU
Mali-400 MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
microSD up to 32GB
8MP autofocus rear camera w/ 2 LED flashes
Sony IMX179 image sensor
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
HSPA+, 3G
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0
1800mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Price: Php4,699

What we liked about it:
*Smooth navigation
*Vibrant display
*Good camera sensor
*Better battery life

What we didn’t like:
*Toy-like back cover
*Heats up fast

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OnePlus One smartphone fits 5.5” display in 5” body

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OnePlus has been raving on an upcoming smartphone that is determined to beat popular main players in terms of innovations. The latest update on the OnePlus One involves its Full HD 5.5-inch JDI display to fit inside a 5-inch body.

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So far, what we know about the One is that it will sport a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor partnered with a 3100mAh battery plus a ‘mystery tech’ that they have yet to reveal (maybe on March 16). Now we get another update straight from the founder of OnePlus itself — the phone’s 5.5-inch screen will be coming from Japan Display Inc. (JDI) which is a collaboration between Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi, and is known for producing great displays.

The company knew that 5 inches was the ideal display size in terms of handling, but people preferred a little extra screen space for functionality. So they squeezed in a 5.5-inch display into a 5-inch body.

“Believe it or not, there’s a OnePlus One under that Sony Xperia Z1, a 5-inch screen phone,” said Pete Lau, founder of OnePlus.

OnePlus teases that a 5.5-inch One is under that 5-inch Xperia Z1.

Moreover, the 400+ ppi IPS LCD display also “will feature TOL (Touch On Lens) modules that eliminate the distance between the touch sensor and display panel”. It will also be more sturdy, offering 300% more shatterproof than the competing OGS (One Glass Solution) technology.

The soon-to-be-released One will also have CABC and DRAM technologies to help conserve battery. These innovations sense when the contents on the screen are dynamic, and consume less battery when they are static. This way the 5.5-inch display uses less energy than that of the 5-inch even at equal brightness.

In addition, @evleaks has reported that the OnePlus One will be available in either on-screen or capacitive hardware buttons. So that’s another thing to look forward to.

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