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LEAGOO M8 Pro - Information & Reviews - 5.7" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Dual Camera

LEAGOO M8 Pro - Information & Reviews - 5.7" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Dual Camera
LEAGOO M8 Pro
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Specs:
Dimensions: 154.5 * 79.8 * 8.8mm
Weight: 221g
Chassis: Metal with Back Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6737
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1300 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP2 520MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.4 (150MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.7 in, IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels, 24 bit
Protection: Gorilla Glass 4
Battery: 3500 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Freeme OS 6.0 (based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow) - Nougat OTA coming soon
Back Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP), interpolated to 13MP
Front Camera: 2560 x 1960 pixels (5MP), interpolated to 8MP
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz, single-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner
Colors: Champagne Gold and Titanium Grey
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Development & Support:
Coming Soon
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Reviews:
Coming Soon
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Dual Camera
I'm interested to see what the dual camera is like. I was disappointed with the M5's camera.

vladhed said:
I'm interested to see what the dual camera is like. I was disappointed with the M5's camera.
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I'm reviewing it, and it seems that the photo quality is exactly the same as the M8 (not Pro).

vladhed said:
I'm interested to see what the dual camera is like. I was disappointed with the M5's camera.
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There are a few videos on YouTube. Not the best, but enough for you to get an idea of the performance.

Alberto96 said:
I'm reviewing it, and it seems that the photo quality is exactly the same as the M8 (not Pro).
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That's pretty much what I was expecting.
What's the software like, basically the same as the M8 I gather? Please tell me Leagoo came to their senses and made the recents button a recents button and not a menu button?

stephendt0 said:
What's the software like, basically the same as the M8 I gather? Please tell me Leagoo came to their senses and made the recents button a recents button and not a menu button?
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Same software, same issue...

Alberto96 said:
Same software, same issue...
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Thanks... I have an FNF iFive Mini 4S and a Leagoo M8 so switching between them drives me mad. One day I'll learn to re-compile systemui.apk to fix this...

Introduction
NOTE: Most parts of this review have been taken from my M8 (not PRO) review since they are identical except for the Camera and Motherboard.
This is the LEAGOO M8 Pro.
Hardware
Named as PRO, this is the 4G variant of the good M8 (not PRO), with an MT6737 SOC instead of the outdated MT6580 which means that this device has 4G support. Everything else is exactly the same, with the same Main Rear Camera (8MP), 2GB of RAM (DDR3_1600 instead of DDR3_1066), 16GB of ROM, and so on.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with some accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x 3.5mm Earphones (not in-ear) and the Smartphone (of course). No TPU Cover is included, and a plastic screen protector is pre-applied.
Talking about the dimensions, this isn't the smallest device available, a real phablet in my opinion. It is 15.7x8.03x0.94cm, with medium bezels, and weights 221g, a bit heavy.
As already said, the design is the same found on Mx devices, a nice metal chassis, with not-so-rounded corners and solid build quality.
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. No Notification LED is here.
On the lower front side there isn't anything at all, on-screen keys are used instead.
On the back side there is the removable back cover, that looks awesome in my opinion, even though it doesn't feel premium.
The upper rear side of the device features the slightly protruding Dual Camera Sensor supported by a Single-LED Flashlight, together with the fingerprint scanner.
Here you can see the M8 Pro together with the M8.
On the lower rear side there is the Model Name together with the usual large speaker hole.
Device
Screen
Screen Quality is great, especially considering that this is HD-only with low pixel density. I wasn't able to notice any pixel. I don't like the deafult color temperature though, MiraVision is here luckily.
The Light Sensor supports almost-smooth light changes, with a proper auto-brightness management. This is its maximum brightness. Excellent Brightness.
Viewing Angles matches IPS screen capabilities, with no major issues.
5-points multi-touch panel has been used here.
Camera
NOTE: Being the main camera sensor identical to the one found on the M8 (not PRO), here you will find the same photos. I have only tested the Blur Effect and the Flashlight (no more Dual-LED).
A nice amount of details is here, low-light shots are decent and the level of noise isn't really high.
"HDR off" on the left and "HDR on" on the right. No great improvements noticed between the two modes.
Macros are not great too, unlike Wide photos. Auto-Focus management needs to be improved.
Unfortunately the Flashlight has been downgraded, now Single-LED, and seems to be weaker, barely enough for low-light shots.
Here some photos taken using the Blur Effect. (or bokeh if you prefer)
As regards Video Recording, 720p videos are decent, with no serious stuttering or low-light framerate issues, but the resolution is lower compared to the M8 (not PRO), no more 1080p.
Front Camera records sufficient photos for video-chat and occasional shots. Also, it seems to be a Wide-Angle variant.
Audio
Luckily, the Speaker Quality doesn't any previous Mx device. It is much more powerful here, even though it still lacks low frequencies. It isn't the best i have ever tried, but it might be one of the loudest without distortion on maximum volume.
As regards the Microphone, it works decently well in any case (in-call, VOIP, etc...), and the earpiece is loud enough (not too much though) to be used in any condition.
GPS
Confirming my theory about the MT6737 devices, also this one doesn't have a good GPS signal reception. Mediatek messed up this SOC somehow.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Finally a real upgrade compared to the M8 (not PRO), 4G Support is here thanks to the MT6737 SOC.
Signal Reception is accurate, with pretty standard 4G speed i got also on other devices. 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 make comparisions.
WiFi 5GHz isn't supported here. With my 2.4GHz network, i was able to reach almost 30mbps, connected at 65mbps, just like on the M8 (not PRO), so i assume that the WiFi Antenna isn't so good.
Battery Life
As always, i have measured the real battery capacity using my USB Tester, and it seems that the real battery capacity is slightly lower compared to the declared value (declared 3500mAh, real ~3380mAh).
This is the PCMark Work 2.0 Battery Benchmark, as expected the battery runtime is lower compared to the M8. (more power required to handle 4G + faster CPU/GPU)
As regards battery charging times, the 5V/1A charger doesn't allow any fast charging. More than 3 hours are required to charge the device completely, a bit disappointing. Even with a faster charger you won't get any improvement, this is a software limit.
Software
Just like previous Mx devices, also this one is using FreemeOS 6.0 (based on Android 6.0) that provides some extra features to the OS without customizing lots of stuff. Basically you can get rid of almost all FreemeOS apps by using an alternative launcher.
All Mediatek features are still there such as Gestures, Scheduled Power On/Off, etc…
Even though the OS has been customized, it feels as smooth as others that haven't been customized.
This is a Malware-Bytes Scan, with a malware detected in the Dual-Tag app.
Fingerprint Scanner management is as easy as on all Android 6.0 devices. I admit that you won't find the best fingerprint scanner on this device, but it is still better than nothing, just do not expect lightning fast unlock times and perfect accuracy.

Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – GPU Performance is as low as all other MT6737 devices.
AndroBench – eMMC Performance is decent, write speed lower than read speed. (as expected)
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – As you can see, 3D performance is barely sufficient for smooth gaming.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (4x Cortex-A53), enough to handle almost every type of activity.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – As already said, GPU performance is low, and somehow lower than MT6735. (just like all MT6737 devices)
PCMark – Good Overall performance, the maximum obtainable from this SOC.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Being an super-heavy benchmark, you can clearly see why this device needs to be considered as low-end.
Conclusions
Following my M8 (not PRO) conclusions, i can confirm that this is still a great device considering the price target, and if you need 4G support with better overall performance, this is a device that needs to be considered.
Of course i'm not saying that this is perfect, there are some downgrades compared to the M8 (not PRO) such as the Weaker Flashlight, Lower Camcorder Resolution and Worse GPS Signal, but everything else is just fine.
Pros:
Impressive Price-Performance Ratio
5-points Touch Screen
Solid and Well-Built
Super-Bright Screen
Upgrade to Nougat coming soon
Cons:
No Notification LED and No Magnetometer/Gyroscope
Heavy
Weak Flashlight
WiFi Performance needs to be improved
Disappointing GPS Signal quality
Rating: 8.3
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 8
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 7.5
Screen: 9
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 7.5
Battery Life: 8.5
Software: 9
OEM Support: 8.5
Price: 9.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/0mKHq
Official Website: http://www.leagoo.com/mobile/M_Series/M8Pro.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the LEAGOO website.​

First of all good job analyzing this phone, i bought one recently and still waiting for him.
And about the malware? is possible to remove without root?

ggleytonb said:
First of all good job analyzing this phone, i bought one recently and still waiting for him.
And about the malware? is possible to remove without root?
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Yes it can be disabled.
Thanks for the alert, I forgot to add a screenshot where I show this.

Hello,
Thank you for this superb test, I also wait for mine. I am very interested in removing the malware, I did not know the software to detect them.
Have a nice week end.

Alberto96 said:
Even though the OS has been customized, it feels as smooth as others that haven't been customized.
This is a Malware-Bytes Scan, with a malware detected in the Dual-Tag app.
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Did a quick search. Not looking good. Hopefully, someone will debloat the current rom or the Nougat beta rom (from needrom).
https://blog.kaspersky.com/triada-trojan/11481/

Hello,
I just received mine and actually found the same "virus". I have disabled the program but can I put my SIM card and use the phone without risk of sending my data? Sorry about these questions that may seem a bit simple to you.
Very nice device, one can remove the navigation buttons of the screen by "parameter smart / navigation bar / on" and it is really good for GPS programs.
GPS is OK even inside.
The bluethoo is OK.
The photos are good.
The battery was loaded yesterday at 100% around 10h00 and this morning 9h00 it is at 60%, the use since yesterday was the setting of the account, download by wifi, etc.
In comparison for the same use the Samsung note 2 is at 40%, the rating 3 at 40%, the UHANS A101 at 20%.
You have to buy a silicone protection because the back touches the camera (negative point).
A bit heavy but "solid" manufacturing.

021055 said:
Hello,
I just received mine and actually found the same "virus". I have disabled the program but can I put my SIM card and use the phone without risk of sending my data? Sorry about these questions that may seem a bit simple to you.
Very nice device, one can remove the navigation buttons of the screen by "parameter smart / navigation bar / on" and it is really good for GPS programs.
GPS is OK even inside.
The bluethoo is OK.
The photos are good.
The battery was loaded yesterday at 100% around 10h00 and this morning 9h00 it is at 60%, the use since yesterday was the setting of the account, download by wifi, etc.
In comparison for the same use the Samsung note 2 is at 40%, the rating 3 at 40%, the UHANS A101 at 20%.
You have to buy a silicone protection because the back touches the camera (negative point).
A bit heavy but "solid" manufacturing.
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Unless the app stays active even after being disabled, it is safe to use.
You lucky that your GPS works fine inside, mine doesn't.

Thank you for that answer.
Tests BUT I'm not a specialist.
I did tests and I think the antenna makes the difference.
For the gps, as for the wifi, reception is better when the phone is in "horizontal" landscape.
In WIFI:
In vertical position the LEAGOO M8 pro 1 scales, in horizontal position 3 scales.
In vertical position, samsung note 2 and 3 are on 3 scales, the UHANS A101 is at 1 or 2 scales. Horizontal for 3 phones, 1 scale upgrade.

i'm still waitinng for this phone from Gearbest.
How to root ?The same way as other MT6737 phones?
thank you

thank you nice job

Is TWRP available for this device yet?

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

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

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

Cons
No NFC no android pay?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dev. & Support thread added to first post.

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

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

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

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

Oukitel K3 - Information, Development & News - 5.5" | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 6000mAh

Oukitel K3 - Information, Development & News - 5.5" | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 6000mAh
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Dimensions: 155.7х77.7х10.3 mm
Weight: 209g
Chassis: Polycarbonate and aluminum
SoC: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: 8 cores 64 bit Cortex-A53 with a frequency of 4x1.0GHz; 4х1.5GHz , 28nm
GPU: 2 cores 64-bit graphics chip Mali-T860MP2, running at 650 MHz with support for OpenGL® ES 1.2, 1.1, 2.0, 3.1.3.2 DirectX® 11 FL11_1, RenderScript ™
Network: 4G Cat.4 (150MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 403 DPI
Protection: Asahi Glass (2.5D)
Battery: 6000mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0
Back Camera: 13MP module Samsung S5K3L8CMOS ISOCELL, phase autofocus (PDAF), aperture f / 2.0, (interpolation up to 16MP) + 2MP sensor. The maximum resolution of the photo is 4160x3120. Video: 1920x1080 - 30 fps. LED flash, HDR, Bokeh effect , geographic marks, ISO setting, autofocus, panoramic shooting.
Front Camera: 13MP module Samsung S5K3L8 CMOS ISOCELL, phase autofocus (PDAF), aperture f / 2.0, (interpolation up to 16MP) + 2MP sensor. The maximum resolution of the photo is 4160x3120. Video: 1920x1080 - 30 fps. LED flash, HDR, Bokeh effect , geographic marks, ISO setting, autofocus, panoramic shooting.
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz, Single-Band
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Other Features: Front Fingerprint Scanner
Colors: Black, Blue
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First impression about Oukitel K3

FIRMWARE , TWRP, ROOT AND OTHERS
OFFICIAL FIRMWARE
V3.08
https://mega.nz/#!J4BVVL5Y!EIbgI2jrbXDVk5PJ8GzrM96HbOqc0T_Re-obCt30yAo
Booting into different modes:
- Flash mode: press [Vol -] and connect to USB
- Fastboot mode: press [Vol +] and connect to USB
- Recovery mode: press [Vol -] and [Power] until phone starts; restart is the last point in the chinese menu, formatting is done with the one that contains eMMC
When in the dialer use the following codes for menu/information:
show IMEI numbers: *#06#
Engineering menu: *#*#3646633#*#*

Oukitel K3
Ordered this amazing phone and it is on his way to me now. Hope we will find a method to root the device.
:good:

ilmervanhattem said:
Ordered this amazing phone and it is on his way to me now. Hope we will find a method to root the device.
:good:
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Yes, good phone, waiting my review about this oukitel k3.
here the comparison xperia xz premium and my oukitel k3

Somebody already received it? I ordered at banggood.com and it says it's shipped on 2017-10-03. When can I expect to my K3 to arrive? Will it be send from China?

Mine was shipped out the same day and it's expected delivery date is the 21st

Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL K3.
Hardware
Partially based on the well known K6000 Plus, this K3 shares the same battery capacity (6000mAh), CPU (MT6750T) and RAM/ROM (4GB/64GB), with the addition of something requested many times to OUKITEL...a Compass/Magnetometer and Gyroscope! Finally, after so many months of requests, they did it. Does it mean that OUKITEL devices have higher value from now on? Well...follow the review to know more. ^^
Unboxing
Packaging comes with a pretty good amount of accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5/7/9/12V Pump Express USB Charger, 1x User Manual, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x Hard Plastic Cover, 1x SIM Card Tray remover, 1x OTG Cable, 1x Plastic Screen Protector and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
The whole chassis looks impressive, looking a like a solid piece of metal with rounded corners, with no imperfections anywhere. Also, on the upper and lower sides of the device, there is a semi-transparent plastic cover with a nice texture underneath, not the best idea for scratches, but definitely unique.
It is 15.6x77.47x1.06cm, not a device made to be compact, with a weight of 249g, probably one of the heaviest not-rugged devices i have ever tested. Luckily the full-curved design helps a lot for ergonomics.
On the front side there is the usual 2.5D glass (this time even more curved) with the IPS panel underneath and the upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing Camera supported by a Single-LED Flashlight, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. Unfortunately, there is no notification LED here.
As regards the lower front side, it is nice to see that there is no wasted space, with Recents and Back buttons on the sides and a Fingerprint Scanner in the center that also works as a Physical Home Button (can be pressed).
Unfortunately, i guess to not increase the weight even more, the glossy back panel is made of plastic and is also easy to scratch so, if you care about your device, don't forget to use a case.
The upper rear side of the device features the Dual Camera Sensor supported by a Single-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything at all except the OUKITEL logo because the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Unexpectedly, even though this device shares most of the hardware from the K6000 Plus, the IPS panel is way better here, with pretty good color accuracy and decent white balance.
Its light sensor supports smooth light changes, with a brightness that i would have preferred to be higher. It is just sufficient for outdoors usage.
Viewing Angles are almost as good as you would expect from a good IPS panel, but due to the more than usual curved front glass, there is a small gap noticeable between the panel and the glass, reducing viewing angles slightly.
Camera
Identical to another device tested some weeks ago (also similar when it comes to the hardware, pretty funny), this one features 2x Samsung S5K3L8 13MP sensors, one for the front, one for the back, and both featuring auto-focus (rare).
Overall photos quality is decent, there are no serious issues that need to be reported, with great macros and decent HDR quality. Noise level isn't too high neither.
Unfortunately the flashlight is weak, really weak. I don't know if my unit is faulty, but as you can notice, the light is barely enough to provide some extra light to the shot. A bit disappointing.
Videos are recorded at 1080p30 and the quality is decent, with a sufficient average frame rate and enough level of detail.
Being the second device i test with a front camera featuring auto-focus, this implementation seem to work way better, with no issues with blue tints or anything that would mess image quality. The noise level is a bit high though.
Audio
Luckily, the Speaker Quality doesn't match the K6000 Plus. It is much more powerful here, even though it still lacks low frequencies. It isn't the best i have ever tried, but it might be one of most balanced.
As regards the Microphone, it works decently well in any case (in-call, VOIP, etc...), and the earpiece is loud enough (not too much though) to be used in any condition, but slightly noisy.
GPS
GPS Quality is confusing, with a pretty good accuracy and signal outdoors, and almost inexistent signal indoors. Weird. GLONASS support is here.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Full support for European 4G Networks is here (Band 20 included).
I don't know if this was just a lucky moment for my room's signal, but this is the only device that managed to reach such high 4G connection speed without even maximum signal. Definitely impressive, thumbs up for OUKITEL's antennas implementation.
Also as regards the 5.0GHz connection the result is great, reaching the same speed i am able to reach from my laptop.
Battery Life
Something i don't like about this device is the USB connector, since it is one of those that require longer than usual Micro-USB plugs thus i can't use my own cables to test its battery capacity properly. This is the result i managed to obtain, but even though it matches the declared capacity, i can't say that this is a reliable result. (declared 6000mAh, real ~5940mAh)
The PCMark Battery Test more or less confirms the battery capacity result, reaching 14 hours with 11h49m of screen-on time, pretty similar to what i got on the K6000 Plus.
As regards battery charging times, thanks to the Mediatek Pump Express charger it is possible to recharge the device completely in more or less 2 hours.
Software
Following the usual OUKITEL's strategy, also this one runs on the AOSP-like Mediatek's Android 7.0 Nougat, with all goodies usually included in this type of ROMs. There is no bloatware pre-installed, and the device runs really smooth without a single-lag even while running heavy apps.
All Mediatek features such as MiraVision, double tap-to-wake, etc... are available.
Yes guys, finally there is a Gyroscope and Magnetometer/Compass. Say hello to the new OUKITEL.
No malwares detected with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware using latest definitions.
The fingerprint scanner is really accurate, recognizing the finger everytime, but it is really slow to wake-up the device (as you can notice). I hope OUKITEL releases an OTA Update as soon as possible to improve it.

Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
I am sorry for all of you readers but i have to say goodbye to the good and old Vellamo Mobile Benchmark, it doesn't upload anymore results to the server thus, i guess, it has been discontinued 4ever. RIP Vellamo.
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and PassMark PerformanceTest 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 – Pretty common results for a Mali-T860MP2 running on a FHD screen, just low.
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AndroBench – Not the fastest internal storage i have seen, but still this Sandisk eMMC doesn't disappoint neither.
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 – Just like what happened on another device with its software made by the same company (prize), there are some 3D rendering issues also there causing some noticeable slow-downs.
GeekBench – As always, on a MT6750T there is a lack of single-core performance.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – Maxed out GPU with this benchmark, can't be discussed at all.
PCMark – Balanced results, with a lack of performance when it comes to the internal storage.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
PassMark PerformanceTest – This is the second device i review with this benchmark i don't have yet enough results to express my opinion so, again, keep this for reference purposes.
Conclusions
OUKITEL did a great job with this device, coming out with almost perfect software (unlike what happened with the K6000 Plus) and also, most important, following the request of customers that have been asking for a long while the addition of a Compass/Magnetometer and Gyroscope, something that in 2017 should be included by default in all devices.
The device is well-built, with a unique design and solid chassis. If only they choose to use glass for the back panel instead of plastic, and also added a Notifcation LED, then i would have declared it as the best OUKITEL device ever made.
So, do i recommend it? Yes, with no doubts.
Pros:
Excellent Build Quality
Clean Android OS
Compass/Magnetometer & Gyroscope
Auto-Focus for the front camera
Impressive WiFi & 4G performance
Cons:
Really slow fingerprint scanner
No Notification LED
Weak rear-camera flashlight
Easy-to-scratch Plastic Back Cover
Requires longer than usual Micro-USB plugs
Rating: 8.7
Packaging and Accessories: 9.5
Design and Materials: 8
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 8.5
Screen: 8
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 10
Software: 9.5
OEM Support: 9
Price: 8.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/kMGHv
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/k/k3-76.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

IMEI change
How can I change imei?

@Alberto96
Thanks for your review.
I received my K3 two days ago. The same thing as with yours, low back flash, and I can not even take a decent picture at all( indoors especially picture is to pixelated like it doesn`t use 13 MP camera at all ). Compared to my U16 and U13 differences are are niticable or I can not set the camera properly. Any advice on camera settings on K3?
Thanks.
Thank you

Y300-0100 said:
@Alberto96
Thanks for your review.
I received my K3 two days ago. The same thing as with yours, low back flash, and I can not even take a decent picture at all( indoors especially picture is to pixelated like it doesn`t use 13 MP camera at all ). Compared to my U16 and U13 differences are are niticable or I can not set the camera properly. Any advice on camera settings on K3?
Thanks.
Thank you
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Yes, same thing happen with me.
Btw, nice review from @Alberto96 :fingers-crossed:

Y300-0100 said:
@Alberto96
Thanks for your review.
I received my K3 two days ago. The same thing as with yours, low back flash, and I can not even take a decent picture at all( indoors especially picture is to pixelated like it doesn`t use 13 MP camera at all ). Compared to my U16 and U13 differences are are niticable or I can not set the camera properly. Any advice on camera settings on K3?
Thanks.
Thank you
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There is no way to improve it, unless OUKITEL increases the flashlight voltage and optimizes the camera software a bit more.
Levered said:
Btw, nice review from @Alberto96 :fingers-crossed:
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Thank you

Root
How are we going to root the K3? Does it support fastboot? Or might it come unlocked already. I will may Oukitel.
:victory:

ilmervanhattem said:
How are we going to root the K3? Does it support fastboot? Or might it come unlocked already. I will may Oukitel.
:victory:
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Maybe same method on previous model Oukitel

Alberto96 said:
There is no way to improve it, unless OUKITEL increases the flashlight voltage and optimizes the camera software a bit more.
Thank you
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Interesting to see this. I have the Oukitel C5 Pro (so I hope I am welcome to post in this thread). I am very happy with my phone. (not as nice as the K3). The flash is nowhere near as bright as my previous Chinese Phone and the pictures are nowhere near as good despite both being 5Mpixels. What makes the flash even worse is that the flash/shutter timing is wrong, so I only get about half the effect of a dim flash. I can avoid this by starting recording video with the flash on and then take a still shot. You can do both at same time, then delete the video and keep the still! (I think is a benefit of the dimmer flash that it can stay on for video recording???!) At least then I get the full affect of the dim flash but not good for portraits on the eyes!! Do you get this timing problem on K3 ?
The other problem even outside, is very grainy pictures. It is like the sharpness setting is far too sharp. Pictures of grass looks like artificial green lines. (Change the setting to low sharpness makes it too blurry) You can see similar affect with the parking lot picture at start of this thread. At the front around the drain, the surface does not look natural!
I have tried other camera apps but they are all the same. I hope there might be a fix sometime? Will follow this thread for responses?
(I posted in the Oukitel C5 Pro thread but not much interest there!)

Thanks for your review! I just wonder about the micro usb cable, is it that you cant use "normal" tip usb cable at all or will it work if the mobile is absolutely still while charging?

beginner73 said:
Thanks for your review! I just wonder about the micro usb cable, is it that you cant use "normal" tip usb cable at all or will it work if the mobile is absolutely still while charging?
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beginner73 said:
Thanks for your review! I just wonder about the micro usb cable, is it that you cant use "normal" tip usb cable at all or will it work if the mobile is absolutely still while charging?
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You can't use a normal micro-usb cable at all.

Alberto96 said:
You can't use a normal micro-usb cable at all.
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You can but It will need to be a really long micro usb cable end. All of my normal cables don't work. the pins for the micro usb are really far in the phone

Oukitel K5000 - Information & Development - 5.7" | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9

Oukitel K5000 - Information & Development - 5.7" | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL K5000.
Hardware
Part of the K-series, that is the battery phone series of OUKITEL, this K5000 features a 5.7" HD+ (720x1440 18:9 aspect ratio) IPS screen that helps to reduce, even if only slightly, the size of the device, with a mid-range Mediatek MT6750T SOC, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Storage. Everything is powered by a massive 5000mAh battery.
Unfortunately some weird choices have been made with this device for various parts of it, follow the next paragraphs to know more.
Unboxing
There are no many accessories included in the package unfortauntely: 1x Type-C USB Cable, 1x 5V/2A USB Charger, 1x Quick Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x SIM Card Tray Removal Tool, 1x Type-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 1x TPU Case and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
As you can clearly notice, the whole frame is made of Metal and feels solid, with a Plastic back cover (non-removable). Thanks to the rounded-corners, it is ergonomically more comfortable, but you can't expect miracles since it is still a bit thick and heavy, as you can read below.
Something i don't understand is the removal of the headphone jack, there is lots of wasted space. The device is thick enough to contain it. The same applies for the Speaker, it has been placed on the back when they could have fitted it on the lower side of the chassis with no issues at all. Pretty disappointing.
Thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio and limited bezels, it is one of the most compact (excluding the thickness) battery phones i have ever reviewed, but due to its limited size, the weight isn't well-distributed thus it is really noticeable, at least for me that i don't have big hands: 15.21x7.28x1.10cm/220g.
Starting from the front side, there the so-declared 2.5D Asahi Glass that covers the IPS panel while the upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing camera supported by a small Flashlight, an Earpiece and the Sensors hole that includes Light and Proximity Sensors. No Notification LED is here.
On the lower front side there isn't anything at all. On-screen navigation keys are used instead of hardware buttons.
The back side features a glossy plastic surface that produces some nice light effects, something becoming almost a standard in the last few months, all devices i reviewed featured it. Fashion reasons? I don't know.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor with a Dual-LED - Dual-Tone Flashlight, plus a Fingerprint Scanner just below it.
On the lower rear side there is the OUKITEL logo and the pretty-large Speaker hole.
Device
Screen
Something i really enjoy about this device is the screen. Even though its resolution isn't really high, only HD+ for a 5.7" surface, it is really sharp and the color accuracy is excellent. No color temperature issues neither high response-time. Definetely a thumbs-up for OUKITEL, great choice.
Also the light sensor works perfectly and the screen's maximum brightness is high-enough, ~396lux, sufficient for outdoor usage.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from an high-quality IPS panel.
Camera
Unfortunately there are some problems with the camera. First of all, OUKITEL choose to use an outdated (but not bad to be honest) camera sensor (Sony IMX135) while for the Front Camera they choose a better, and newer, sensor from Samsung (ISOCELL S5K3P3SX). I don't understand this choice, it is logical to prefer the opposite
Anyway, the rear camera works as good/bad as on all other devices i tested with the same sensor, there isn't a really high amount of details even with lots of light available, and HDR helps a lot to get better photos. Color reproduction is just fine though, and if you decrease the ISO to its minimum (100), it is possible to get some better photos.
Some photos taken in different light conditions.
Macros look slightly blurry, but perfectly acceptable.
Thanks to the Dual-LED - Dual-Tone Flashlight, it is normal to except some great results, here is an example. It is powerful and doesn't mess with colors, just perfect. It's a pity to see such high-quality flashlight with this camera sensor.
Videos are recorded at 1080p30 with an overall stable frame-rate and acceptable quality, not the best neither the worst. You can't get anything better from this camera sensor.
I don't know if my front-camera sensor is faulty or if there is an issue with the software that probably handles the auto-focus mechanism, but as you can clearly notice, photos taken using the front-facing camera look almost 100% blurry.
Here is a focus-test pattern printed on a A4 paper and then used as example, the right side is completely messed up.
Audio
Sometimes placing the speaker on the rear provides some benefits since it is possible to use a bigger one without having to use any weird hack to fit it in the chassis. As a result, it is really powerful with some low-frequencies, neither it distorts too much at maximum volume. Still, it is not the ideal position.
Nothing to report about the Microphone and Earpiece, the quality is just fine. No issues noticed while in-call neither in recorded videos.
GPS
GPS Accuracy require some improvements, while the signal is high-enough and stable.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Provides full european 4G bands support (including Band 20), the device was able to stay connected to my mobile operator's 4G network almost everywhere, everytime, with a reasonably high signal but slightly lower than average connection speed.
The device supports 5.0GHz WiFi network, and the signal is excellent with no connection speed issues.
Battery Life
Believe it or not, but the battery capacity test is just impressive. OUKITEL declares a 5000mAh battery for the device, but, based on my test, it is way higher, reaching almost 5450mAh! Unbelievable. Before you ask me, yes this time has been done multiple times to be 100% sure. Well done OUKITEL!
Confirming the battery capacity, with my usual PCMark Battery Test it was able to obtain an excellent result: 16 hours & 8 minutes (minimum brightness, WiFi on, Sync on)
There must be a Mediatek Pump Express chargers cost-increase in the last few weeks, since all devices i tested with big batteries weren't including one. Odd. The included 5V/2A charger takes more than 3 hours to recharge the device completely, some patience required xD.
Software
I always enjoy to review devices that provide an almost-stock Android experience, and this one is no exception. OUKITEL is known to not customize the OS (except for some models released in the past), and this one comes with the Mediatek distribution of Android 7.0 Nougat featuring October's Security Patches. No bloatware is preinstalled, and the device runs pretty smooth with no noticeable lags or stuttering.
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.
Thankfully all sensors have been included, Gyroscope and Magnetometer/Compass are there!
No malwares detected with Kaspersky Anti-Virus using latest definitions.
Excellent Fingerprint Scanner accuracy and acceptable unlock time. Also, it's shape is perfect, hard to place the finger in the incorrect position. Thumbs up for this implementation.

Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
NOTE: If you follow my reviews you may notice that all benchmarks look almost identical to another device i tested some days ago. Possible identical motherboard manufacturer? Leave here a post if you have any plausible idea about this.
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – MT6750T (Mali-T860MP2 GPU) + HD+ screen = pretty good 3D performance. Way higher compared to FHD alternatives.
AndroBench – Excellent I/O Performance, an high-quality eMMC has been used. One of the fastest found on a MT6750T device.
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 – Excellent result for a mid-range SOC, really enjoyable games on this device.
GeekBench – Of course the HD+ res. doesn't improve CPU performance, similar to other MT6750T devices and enough for most basic tasks.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – The same thoughts written for the 3DMark benchmark are valid also for this one.
PCMark – Overall high scores, still impressive Storage performance also here.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Weird result for the Chrome Browser test, really low for some reason, while other scores are just fine similar to other MT6750T devices.
Conclusions
It is pretty hard to write some conclusions about this device, it is really good and not so good in the same time. There are some weird choices that i can't accept (rear camera sensor and headphone jack removal), but there are also some really positive parts about it such as the excellent screen quality and battery life.
I will contact OUKITEL to know more about this front-camera issue that, hopefully, can be easily fixed, but for everything else, it is an interesting device that deserves to be considered.
So...do i recommend it? Well, if you don't mind about the notes written above and you think it satisfies your requirements, then yes.
Pros:
Excellent Screen Quality
Both Gyroscope & Magnetometer/Compass are present
Great Battery Life
Overall good build quality
Solid Performance
Cons:
Serious issues with the front camera (might be an hardware issue though)
Outdated rear camera sensor
No Headphone Jack (!!!)
Speaker positioned on the back
No Quick Charge
Rating: 8.5
Packaging and Accessories: 7.5
Design and Materials: 8.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9.5
Screen: 9
Camera: 5.5
Sound: 9
Battery Life: 10
Software: 8.5
OEM Support: 9
Price: 8.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/cwwdp
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/k/oukitel-k5000-78.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

Nice review:fingers-crossed: @Alberto96

thanks for this review. I have it it is a good phone; Some bugs when rotate screen, it freezes and become a half a screen. About battery, it is veru useful to have a good battery.
I hope that root will be made for this phone.

K5000 selfie camera issue
I got this phone today and the selfie camera is horrible, I've seen many review's the include pics and all have this problem, surley oukitel knows about this problem, some YouTube reviewers say they contacted oukitel who say they will have an update that will fix this problem, anyone else have information about this?

Lennywww said:
I got this phone today and the selfie camera is horrible, I've seen many review's the include pics and all have this problem, surley oukitel knows about this problem, some YouTube reviewers say they contacted oukitel who say they will have an update that will fix this problem, anyone else have information about this?
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Really? Well at least i am happy to hear that my unit isn't faulty. It must be a software issue then. I don't have any news about a possible fix either.

Trouble display
Alberto96 said:
Really? Well at least i am happy to hear that my unit isn't faulty. It must be a software issue then. I don't have any news about a possible fix either.
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I have a trouble that I don't know if is HW problem or not....
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Have info about?
Thanks

No bloatware ? Did you power on the phone ?
I want a phone with as less as possible apps, so I can dowload them myself if needed.
Like Youtube, Hangouts, Twitter enz.

Lennywww said:
I got this phone today and the selfie camera is horrible, I've seen many review's the include pics and all have this problem, surley oukitel knows about this problem, some YouTube reviewers say they contacted oukitel who say they will have an update that will fix this problem, anyone else have information about this?
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Merhaba, bende Qukitel K5000 aldım selfi ve arka kameralar çok kötü durumda iletişime geçdim ama henüz bir cevap yok odaklanma sorunu yaşıyorum görüntü olağan üstü kötü durumda.

UHANS i8 - Information & Reviews - 5.7" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9

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