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Meizu M1 Note 4G MTK6752 1.7GHz OctaCore 2GB RAM 32GB 4.4

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This device is 4G dual sim and comes with the very good MTK 6752 chipset which scores over 40.000 at Antutu.
The body is amazing from Polycarbonate and the screen is Gorilla 3.
Band
2G: GSM 900/1800MHz
3G：WCDMA 900/2100MHz
4G: FDD LTE: 1800/2100MHz
TD- LTE : 2555~2655MHz
Sim Card
Dual SIM Card Dual Standby
Service Provide
Unlocked
Color
White/Green/blue
Shell Material
Plastic
System
Flyme 4.0 (Android OS 4.4)
CPU
MTK6752, Octa Core 1.7GHz
ROM
16/32GB
RAM
2GB
Screen
Display Size
5.5 Inch
Type
IPS, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Capacitive Touch Screen
Resolution
1920 * 1080 pixels, FHD
Support Format
LED Notification
FM Radio
Yes, earphone needed
Earphone Port
3.5mm
Card Extend
Not Support TF card extend
Data Transfer & Connectivity
Data transfer
USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet
WAP/WiFi
General
Camera/Picture Resolution
Dual Cameras, 5.0MP front camera; 13.0MP back camera with flashlight
and auto focus, support panorama, multi angle view, face beauty, smile shot, HDR
Language
Support multilanguage,pls check screenshot
Phonebook
500
Message
SMS/MMS
Input
Handwrite/Keypad
TV
No
GPS
Yes, built in
JAVA
No
WIFI
Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
Gravity Sensor
Yes
Multi-Touch
Yes
Dimensions
150.7mm×75.2mm×8.9mm
Net Weight(Including battery)
145g
Standby Time
About 2~3 days
Size
160 x 90 x 70mm/6.3 x 3.54 x 2.75inch

Meizu M1 Note 4G Unboxing & Camera Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJvsg6Klb6s

Ordered the Blue at 32gb a few days ago and can't wait to have it!

Just got mine today (bought it for my wife).
How to install gapps in this phone?
EDIT: Just found out how to install it from Meizu app center
Great phone

A very nice review video of the Flyme OS.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWKcpOW0GTY

RASTAVIPER said:
This device is 4G dual sim and comes with the very good MTK 6752 chipset which scores over 40.000 at Antutu.
The body is amazing from Polycarbonate and the screen is Gorilla 3.
Band
2G: GSM 900/1800MHz
3G：WCDMA 900/2100MHz
4G: FDD LTE: 1800/2100MHz
TD- LTE : 2555~2655MHz
Sim Card
Dual SIM Card Dual Standby
Service Provide
Unlocked
Color
White/Green/blue
Shell Material
Plastic
System
Flyme 4.0 (Android OS 4.4)
CPU
MTK6752, Octa Core 1.7GHz
ROM
16/32GB
RAM
2GB
Screen
Display Size
5.5 Inch
Type
IPS, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Capacitive Touch Screen
Resolution
1920 * 1080 pixels, FHD
Support Format
LED Notification
FM Radio
Yes, earphone needed
Earphone Port
3.5mm
Card Extend
Not Support TF card extend
Data Transfer & Connectivity
Data transfer
USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet
WAP/WiFi
General
Camera/Picture Resolution
Dual Cameras, 5.0MP front camera; 13.0MP back camera with flashlight
and auto focus, support panorama, multi angle view, face beauty, smile shot, HDR
Language
Support multilanguage,pls check screenshot
Phonebook
500
Message
SMS/MMS
Input
Handwrite/Keypad
TV
No
GPS
Yes, built in
JAVA
No
WIFI
Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
Gravity Sensor
Yes
Multi-Touch
Yes
Dimensions
150.7mm×75.2mm×8.9mm
Net Weight(Including battery)
145g
Standby Time
About 2~3 days
Size
160 x 90 x 70mm/6.3 x 3.54 x 2.75inch
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this mid range device with high end performance, really worth it. Faster than Galaxy S5 or Note 3.

I received the device during this week.
The body is amazing, one shape, no cuts, with unique finishing.
Regarding the performance it's not having any difficulties in doing anything and it's very smooth.
Installed Play store myself, rooted it through Meizu account and didn't have any force closes or other problems so far.
Battery needs more testing, but it seems to hold very good.

Fantastic battery and performance.

seems like a good choice for small amount of money

Now let's see when Lollipop will be available.
There is nothing else missing from this device.
Unleashed by my M1 note

zaki aziz said:
this mid range device with high end performance, really worth it. Faster than Galaxy S5 or Note 3.
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Please never quote the OP. :good:

RASTAVIPER said:
Now let's see when Lollipop will be available.
There is nothing else missing from this device.
Unleashed by my M1 note
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Official: End of June for M1/M1 Note

Photo sample
Unleashed by my M1 note

need confirm
is there any screen issues? like yellow spot or yellow tinted?

tomiwirliansyah said:
is there any screen issues? like yellow spot or yellow tinted?
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Not any so far
Unleashed by my M1 note

is there any custom recovery for m1 note ?

janmae said:
is there any custom recovery for m1 note ?
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There is no custom recovery or Rom, cause the bootloader is locked.
Unleashed by my M1 note

Tested also with 2.5 hours of Navigation with latest Sygic app.
Signal was excellent through whole route and without any data On, battery lost only 25% .
Fantastic power handling

RASTAVIPER said:
I received the device during this week.
The body is amazing, one shape, no cuts, with unique finishing.
Regarding the performance it's not having any difficulties in doing anything and it's very smooth.
Installed Play store myself, rooted it through Meizu account and didn't have any force closes or other problems so far.
Battery needs more testing, but it seems to hold very good.
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Rasta. Can you elaborate more re rooting through Meizu account. Cheers

litfoo said:
Rasta. Can you elaborate more re rooting through Meizu account. Cheers
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Sure
It requires only registering at Meizu (I found more easy the nickname process, then through sms) through settings.
After all that, just enter into account, select Open for system privileges and then an automatic restart will take place.
Finally, rooting is activated.
Unleashed by my M1 note

Doogee Shoot 2 Review

SPECS:
Brand – Doogee
Model – Shoot 2
Device Type – Android Smartphone
CPU – Quad-Core 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A7
Chipset – MediaTek MT6580A
GPU – ARM Mali-400 MP1, 2-Cores
Camera -5 Megapixels with LED and AF Rear Camera | 5 Megapixel Front camera
Memory – RAM- 1GB/2GB | ROM 8GB/16GB External Memory Supports Up to 32GB
Display – Screen size 5.0 inches HD Display (1280×720 Pixels)
Battery – Removable 3,360 mAh Lithium-Ion
SIM – Dual SIM (Micro + Micro)
Sensors -Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light
Color – Black, Gold, Gray
Operating System – Android 7.0 Nougat
I/O Interface – 2 x Micro SIM Card Slot, TF Card Slot, Micro USB v2.0 Port, 3.5mm Audio Out Port, Power Button, Volume Button, Microphone, Speaker
Dimensions – 142.6 x 72.6 x 9.5 mm
Weight – 174 Grams (With Battery)
More Feature – Plastic Body Design, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps Upload, HSDPA 21 Mbps Download, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, FM Radio, HotKnot, Noise Cancellation, 2.5D Curved Glass Screen.
REVIEW:
The Doogee Shoot 2 provides customers with a very interesting value proposition, being the cheapest phone on the market with a dual rear facing camera set up., and boasting premium features like fingerprint unlocking.
The box came with a usb cable, a charger with an Asian 220V plug, and of course the phone. I have tonnes of chargers from my old phones, so the Chinese charger wasn't too big of an issue for me.
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The phone itself has a pretty hefty feel, weighing in at 178 g. It has a 5" 720p displa, with the 3.5 mm earphone jack and micro usb port on the top. On the bottom of the phone, it has some holes for the sound to come out. The phone has a fingerprint sensitive home button on the bottom bezel, and a power and volume button on the right side of the phone. The SIM and SD card slot is under the back cover. Overall the device has a good design and feels good in the hand.
The phone runs Android 7.0, and the set up in the beginning was a little troublesome. It was kind of slow and restarted on me. Maybe because the variant I had was the 1 GB RAM variant, and that the problem won't happen with the 2 GB RAM variant. But after the initial set up, and especially after the software update, the phone was much snappier. The phone comes with a little bloatware, as expected from pretty much all manufacturers, but overall the phone still was able to mostly retain the stock android feel. The feel was snappy, and there was no lag. For those who don't like the default launcher, of course you can install a 3rd party launcher (I did Nova Launcher), and replace all the 3rd party apps with apps of your choice. The fingerprint sensor did as it was supposed to, and I had no issues unlocking with my fingerprint, being able to unlock in about a second.
Antutu Benchmarks scored it at 22877, which is as fast as a Moto G3 3rd Gen at 23258.
The 5" screen is very bright, and watching YouTube was fine. The speakers are more than adequately loud as well. Definitely the area where Doogee spent the most time on was the camera app that comes included with the phone. It has tonnes of modes and options for camera enthusiasts to play around with, like ISO, exposure, white balance, etc. The app also has a dedicated Bokeh mode to really take advantage of the dual 5 mp camera lenses. It also boasts a 2x optical zoom, just like what the iPhone 7 Plus has. Truly, the dual lens camera is the highlight feature of the phone.
Last but not least is the battery life. It's phenomenal. With the standby intelligent power saving mode on, I can get about 3 days out of it if I don't touch my phone. Even with moderate usage, I can get a day out of it no problem. That's because it has a 3360 mAh battery. Paired with a screen with 720p resolution, that means the Shoot 2 can last much longer on a battery of this size compared with a Samsung S8, with it's 1440p screen.
Overall this is a great entry level phone, designed especially for those who want to snap some great photos without having to fork over hundreds for the higher end phones. Other than the hiccup during the initial set up, there were no issues with the phone at all, and from the time I got the phone and wrote the review, there were 2 OTA updates available for the phone. I look forward to the continued support from Doogee to keep this phone up to date.

Huawei Y7 Prime (2018): A Premium Looking Budget-Friendly Device

Huawei recently released a budget-friendly device in the smartphone market this March, 2018— the Huawei Y7 Prime (2018). With Huawei's naming scheme, it is also known as the Huawei Nova 2 Lite in some region like the Philippines as well as India.
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With its design, the Huawei Y7 Prime (2018)has a similar design cues to other Y(2018) series as well as the P Smart. It has a unibody design, a shiny mirror-looking back, and metallic chrome side. it doesn’t look like a budget device at first glance because it has a premium looking feel. On paper, it’s a fairly large device due to the display with its 18:9 display.
the Huawei Y7 Prime (2018) has a 5.99-inch 720 x 1440 pixels (~269 ppi density) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Just above it are the 8MP front camera, soft light, speakerphone, and sensors. On the left, there is a triple card tray for dual sim and dedicated SD card. On the right we have power/lock button and volume rockers. And as usual, the 3.5mm jack, microphone, primary speaker, and micro usb port are at the bottom.
I'm very disappointed with its camera features. This phone has the same camera with the Huawei P Smart and yet it lacks in punch as well as camera features like pro mode, portrait shot, and night shot. Thus, this phone lacks gyroscope sensor so it will never support EIS.
Here are the Roll Spec-sheet:
5.99-inch HD+ (1440 x 720) IPS 18:9 display, 269ppi
2.5D curved glass, protected by Alluminosilicate glass*this was verified through private message in Facebook with Huawei Mobile Page
(you can learn more here:https://www.bodyguardz.com/blog/5-things-to-know-about-aluminosilicate-glass)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core processor
Adreno 505 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB storage
microSD up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
13MP + 2MP rear cameras w/ LED flash
8MP f/2.0 aperture, 77-degree field of view front camera w/ soft light LED flash
Dual-SIM
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
micro USB
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock
Android 8.0 Oreo w/ EMUI 8
3,000mAh battery
158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm
155 g
available in Blue, Black, Gold color
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Nomorenoless said:
Huawei recently released a budget-friendly device in the smartphone market this March, 2018— the Huawei Y7 Prime (2018). With Huawei's naming scheme, it is also known as the Huawei Nova 2 Lite in some region like the Philippines as well as India.
With its design, the Huawei Y7 Prime (2018)has a similar design cues to other Y(2018) series as well as the P Smart. It has a unibody design, a shiny mirror-looking back, and metallic chrome side. it doesn’t look like a budget device at first glance because it has a premium looking feel. On paper, it’s a fairly large device due to the display with its 18:9 display.
the Huawei Y7 Prime (2018) has a 5.99-inch 720 x 1440 pixels (~269 ppi density) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Just above it are the 8MP front camera, soft light, speakerphone, and sensors. On the left, there is a triple card tray for dual sim and dedicated SD card. On the right we have power/lock button and volume rockers. And as usual, the 3.5mm jack, microphone, primary speaker, and micro usb port are at the bottom.
I'm very disappointed with its camera features. This phone has the same camera with the Huawei P Smart and yet it lacks in punch as well as camera features like pro mode, portrait shot, and night shot. Thus, this phone lacks gyroscope sensor so it will never support EIS.
Here are the Roll Spec-sheet:
5.99-inch HD+ (1440 x 720) IPS 18:9 display, 269ppi
2.5D curved glass, protected by Alluminosilicate glass*this was verified through private message in Facebook with Huawei Mobile Page
(you can learn more here:https://www.bodyguardz.com/blog/5-things-to-know-about-aluminosilicate-glass)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core processor
Adreno 505 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB storage
microSD up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
13MP + 2MP rear cameras w/ LED flash
8MP f/2.0 aperture, 77-degree field of view front camera w/ soft light LED flash
Dual-SIM
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
micro USB
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Fingerprint sensor
Face Unlock
Android 8.0 Oreo w/ EMUI 8
3,000mAh battery
158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm
155 g
available in Blue, Black, Gold color
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This phone has its kernel ready. You may download it here http://download-c1.huawei.com/downl...oadId=98800&version=416724&siteCode=worldwide

Nomorenoless said:
This phone has its kernel ready. You may download it here http://download-c1.huawei.com/downl...oadId=98800&version=416724&siteCode=worldwide
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Let me add something... This phone supports Project Treble

Nomorenoless said:
This phone has its kernel ready. You may download it here http://download-c1.huawei.com/downl...oadId=98800&version=416724&siteCode=worldwide
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Another thing... As what I've said about this phpne not getting EIS... This phone is actually possible by having a virtual sensor with accelerometer and mag sensor

Rom this is forom huawei y7 prime sir??

HOMTOM H10 - Information & Reviews - 5.85" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | Oreo 8.1

HOMTOM H10 - Information & Reviews - 5.85" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | Oreo 8.1
HOMTOM H10
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Specs:
Dimensions: 74 x 152.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight: 206g
Chassis: Metal + Plastic
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: 5.85 in, IPS, 720 x 1512 pixels, 24 bit, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection: Gorilla Glass
Battery: 3500 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
Back Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels (16MP)
Front Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP)
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: Side Fingerprint Scanner
Colors: Black, Gold, Blue
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Official Website:
https://www.homtom.cc/HOMTOM-H10-P271.html
Development & Support:
Coming soon.
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Reviews:
First Impressions: Post #2
Review: Post #3
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First Impressions
I managed to get my hands on a engineering sample of this H10, so here are my first impressions after some days of limited usage. Limited because the device is not certified and registered to connect to mobile networks and the software is super-beta (V0.1).
From a materials prospective, the device feels quite solid and well-built with the only exception of the back cover that is made of Plastic and not Glass or any other more durable material.
The USB Type-C port has been engineered properly unlike what i have found on OUKITEL devices in the past, meaning that third-party Type-C cables will be compatible with no issues. Unfortunately there is no 3.5mm Headphone Jack, dongle required.
As regards its size and ergonomics, it is compact enough with reasonable borders, but a weight of 206g is noticeable for such a small device.
The notched screen instead is interesting. Colors are vibrant and the brightness reasonably high, still i am not a big fan of the notch on any smartphone.
In the final review, if i receive the final unit, i will be testing everything else like Mobile Network Signal, WiFi, GPS, Camera and Software/Performance since in the current state it would be unfair to judge.​

Review
Unboxing
The box contains: 1x Type-C Cable (high quality), 1x 5V/2A USB Charger, 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack to Type-C Adapter, 1x Type-C to USB Adapter, 1x Plastic Screen Protector, 1x TPU Cover (not shown in photo) and 1x SIM Card Tray Eject tool.
Mobile Network
Thankfully LTE Carrier Aggregation is here so the 4G connection is not capped. Call quality is also fine and both VoLTE and HD Voice (wb-amr) are working!
WiFi
Nothing to report about the WiFi connection, 5GHz 802.11n networks are supported and the signal strength is good.
GPS
Impressive results for this area, indoor on the left and outdoor on the right.
Camera
If previous paragraphs were great or at least good, the same can't be said for this one. Photos look noisy and with an excessive amount of color saturation. Macros are good but still noisy. I can't find the camera sensor model but the real megapixels (not interpolated) value should be 16MP (so it can be a Samsung or OmniVision sensor).
Software and Performance
This device is running on a almost-clean version of Android 8.1 Oreo with August 2018 security patches. There is a custom launcher with custom icons that, to be honest, i do not like at all, but there are no third-party apps installed except Google ones.
Project Treble is supported but the device is not GMS certified, i hope this certification is coming soon.
From a performance prospective, thanks to the HD+ resolution this chipset behaves properly with no lags or stuttering unlike what happened on Full HD+ devices reviewed in the past.
Here you can see some benchmarks, i have included only the most famous ones to reduce the amount of images and make the review easier to read.
Conclusion
HOMTOM H10, is it worth it? Well, it is a good device considering what it offers, the side-mounted fingerprint reader (that is quite fast and reliable too) is neat and overall nice user experience make it an interesting choice, but they could have avoided the useless notch.
So, do i recommend it? Unless you need a camera-phone, yes!
Rating: 8
Full Quality Photos: https://imgur.com/a/S3MOFGD​

CUBOT KingKong 3 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD+ | Helio P23 | 4GB | 64GB | Rugged

CUBOT KingKong 3 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD+ | Helio P23 | 4GB | 64GB | Rugged
CUBOT King Kong 3
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Specs:
Dimensions: 162.5 x 78.3 x 13.3 mm
Weight: 282g
Chassis: Metal + Plastic
SoC: MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763)
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 2300 MHz + 4 x 1650 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2 770MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, IPS, 1440 x 720 pixels, 24 bit, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection:
Battery: 6000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Treble
Back Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP), interpolated to 16MP
Front Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP), interpolated to 13MP
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: a, b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Type-C
Bluetooth: 4.2
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Notification LED, Gyroscope, Compass
Colors: Black
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Official Website:
https://www.cubot.net/smartphones/king-kong-3/
Reviews:
My own review: Post #2
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Review
Unboxing
Accessories included with the CUBOT King Kong 3 are just standard, with a Type-C USB Cable, 5V up to 9V MTK Pump Express Charger, a SIM Card Eject Tool and nothing else. Unlike all Type-C devices you see on the market, this device, that doesn't feature an 3.5mm Headphone Jack, does not even include an adapter so you need to buy it separately hoping that it will work. Why? I have no idea to be honest, odd marketing choice i guess.
Materials
As expected from CUBOT, the device feels quite premium with a rubberized (or soft-TPU) body and metal sides for some structural rigidity, typical for IP68 Rugged smartphones.
The Type-C port is standard, with no cable compatibility issues, well-engineered.
I would have appreciated to see slimmer bezels, too much wasted space on the front.
Connectivity
5.0GHz WiFi Networks (802.11n only) are supported with a sufficient signal strength.
Dual 4G is also supported (but not 100% stable yet based on my testing, drops to 3G/2G frequently) and i haven't faced any reception issues.
No LTE Carrier Aggregation (to reach up to 300mbps in 4G+ aka CAT-6) is enabled here (and can't be enabled manually).
Software and Performance
The device ships with Android Oreo 8.1 and, using the latest OTA update, security patches are dated November 2018, as recent as they should be. The OS is clean, with no bloatware, and the included Google Suite is complete.
Nothing to complain about system performance, the HD+ only screen helps a lot with efficiency (no battery drain + low power consumption) and smoothness. Here you can see some benchmarks.
Camera
Unfortunately the camera is not the strongest part of this device, photos in low-light conditions feature an high amount of noise. Still, that was expected, since the back camera sensor is an old Sony IMX135 13MP that in late-2018 can be considered obsolete.
Conclusions
Considering the market that CUBOT is trying to fill this device in, this is a decent smartphone with room for improvements via software. I can recommend it to those who need a device that won't be abandoned the day after its release since, at least based on my experience with CUBOT smartphones, updates are frequent and user feedbacks are, usually, used to improve the device (like Dual 4G, it was not enabled when i got the device and via an OTA update they have enabled it).
Rating: 8-​

I forgot to mention that the device is 100% Google Certified so perfectly usable with Android Pay (NFC built-in).

Is this device rootable?
I couldn't find a decent instruction how to root the King Kong 3.

For such a price - I consider that this model with such features - is optimal for the purchase, so there is no particular disadvantage, is there a large frame at the top and bottom?

On my device, the GPS is the big issue. It is hardly ever receiving a signal and therefore useless. It seems to be an Android 8.x problem on some devices, but I still didn't find a sufficent solution. I might send it back and get a different brand, like the Uleforne Armor 5. Any suggestions considering the GPS issue?

Test it 3 month
I got it from 3month, and i'm happy with it?
4days battery, look will up to date, solid hardware, military ip68 rugged building.
Camera isn't best but sound enought for me.
I cannot find any easy rooted way, but its 8.1 stock on it, and i can delete useless Google apps, with simple ADB.
Otherwise, GPS works good after 1 minute luncher gpsnavy.
Borders top and bottom are 2cm long....
My opinion it's the best price/quality deal from now.

This is the worst device anyone can buy
After couple months purchasing this device started to have problems apps crashing and sometimes the app that crash made device reboot so after tried sp flash tools to reflash device the radio signal started to degrade eventually it couldn't read the Sim card correct anymore even shows the baseband and imei correctly. That last time I ever purchasing anything from China.

Frank_Contreras said:
That last time I ever purchasing anything from China.
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But every electronics things come from China....
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Now i have my Cubot King Kong 3 seven days. Best phone i ever had.It run smothe, camera shoot nice pictures at daylight, accu run more then 12hours with navigation, GPS fix quickly and ist akkurat.

US LTE prefeormance?
Just curious how well LTE works in the US on T-Mobile and AT&T. According to kimovil it should work great but I have my doubts?

MrTooPhone said:
Just curious how well LTE works in the US on T-Mobile and AT&T. According to kimovil it should work great but I have my doubts?
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It works as it have to in France. Should be the same in US?