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Oukitel U16 Max 6 inch display / Info / review

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The model is going to be named Oukitel U16 Max and will be powered by an unknown octa-core processor and Android 7.0 Nougat as the OS.
But back to the display, it will have HD resolution with 5-point multitouch and being manufactured by Japan Display Inc. (JDI) should guarantee some level of quality. The screen will adopt LTPS technology and feature 2.5D polishing. So in short the display should be pretty good and with such big screen it’s one of the most important things to see.

Oukitel officials expect that U16 Max could make an appearance in exclusive Aliexpress presale event in March as a part of the Aliexpress Anniversary celebration. It should be available with some pretty hefty discount and probably some extra bonuses on top

Oukitel U16 Max. There are not many details leaked now. As of now we know, the new Oukitel U16 Max is going to have a 6.0-inch display Android 7.0 Nougat OS and an Octa-core processor.

It’s not going to be a dual camera device so we have to settle for 13 Mpix rear camera with Micron AR1335 sensor and 5 Mpix front camera with OV GC5005 sensor. No software interpolation for either of them so a small plus for that. It’s worth noting that the camera lens doesn’t have the plain black paint, but micron-grade double axis lines printed using the latest LightScribe technology.
The fingerprint scanner will be on the back of the device and will have some customizable options including audio or video playback control, taking calls or launching a specified app directly.

The rear camera on the Oukitel U16 Max will be 13MP and is listed as a Micron AR1335. The front-facing camera is a 5MP sensor in the OV CG5005 which is also a “straight” shooter with no interpolation. The company also mentioned LightScribe tech on the rear lens as well. While we knew it would have a fingerprint scanner that detail has been confirmed along with an aluminium metal shell with CNC milling.
Oukitel U16 Max Specifications
6-inch JDI display HD 1280 x 720
MediaTek MT6753 processor
13MP rear camera
5MP front-facing camera
Fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE
4,000mAh battery
Android 7.0

We still don’t know when the Oukitel U16 Max will arrive, but expect it to be affordable like many of the company’s other handsets. It will début in Gold although more colors could be added before prime time.

Have a look at the new features according to OUKITEL
New features on U16 Max Android Nougat:
• New funny emojis in Keyboard
• Improved humanized voice search
• Mobile Data saver
• Screen saver
• Use two apps at same time
• Quick Multi-tasking
• Clear all recent apps button
• Quick reply in notification bar
• Quicker quick settings
• Editable quick settings
• Suggested settings
• Bundled notifications
• “Cancel “ button for downloading
• Easier settings navigation
• Keyboard shortcut helper
• One hand mode
• Guest mode
• Parallel Space-log in two Facebook accounts
• One hand FloatView
• Float gesture
• View two Chrome tabs
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Kasaq said:
There is another, later thread, it looks like by a spammer. Are more threads on the same phone allowed? it is confusing where to write
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I agree
some new info
Oukitel U16
MT6753
3 GB RAM and 32 GB .
Cameras have 13 Mpix resolution for the rear one and 5 Mpix front
Dimensions of the device are 165,5 x 83,3 x 9,15 mm and 218 g of weight i.
Oukitel U16 Max will be available in Space Grey and Champagne Gold color variants with a price under $150$.

Full specs are as below:
Basic Parameters:
Color: space grey, champagne gold
Dimensions & Weight: 165.5*83.3*9.15m,218g
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Chipset: MT6753 Octa-core 1.3GHz Cortex A53 Mali-T720
Memory: 3GB RAM+32GB ROM, 32GB expandable
Screen: JDI brand screen material, 2.5D curved and LTPS tech
Back: aluminum alloy
Display:
Size: 6.0 inch, 5 points multi-touch
Resolution: HD 1280*720 pixels
Camera:
Primary: 13.0MP (no interpolation), flash light
Secondary: 5.0MP (no interpolation)
Battery: 4000mAh, 5V/1.5A quick charger
Connectivity
Network: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz; WCDMA: 900/2100MHz; 4G: b1/3/7/8/21
SIM Card: 1 micro SIM+1 nano SIM, or 1 SIM+ 1 TF card
WLAN: 802.11a/b/g/n/, Support Hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
GPS: GPS/AGPS/GLONASS
NFC: No
Hotknot: yes
USB: Micro-USB 5Pin
Earphone jack: 3.5mm
OTG: yes
OTA: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Sensors: Gravity sensor/proximity sensor/Light sensor/fingerprint sensor/notification LED
Price: below $150

As OUKITEL announced the full specs during MWC which was held last week, they are now releasing more details about the U16 Max. Here we have got the first hands on video for this 6 inches smartphone.
As we already knew, the OUKITEL U16 Max features a big screen with 6 inch 720p display which is 2.5D curved and processed with LTPS tech. While the battery cover applies aircraft aluminum alloy. The middle frame is also metal with complicated CNC craft to make it slimmer as well as comfortable to touch.
This video shows some features of Android Nougat (7.0) as well as customized features for more a interesting user experience.
Since the screen is big, the one hand mode and one hand float view will be appreciated as it offers some daily functions like screenshot, scanner, lock screen, screen record, gesture unlock and recent apps etc. It also offers dual desktop for choose, one with app drawer, one with all apps on main screen.
It also offers several kinds of unlock way, like fingerprint with password, fingerprint with pin, fingerprint with patterns, etc. The fingerprint is quite fast to unlock device, it also add other functions like use fingerprint to capture photo, to answer phone call, to play music etc. The Camera should be a 13MP made by Micron (AR1337 i guess) with no interpolation.​

OUKITEL U16 Max gets the final product video
As we already know, the U16 Max features a 6 inch HD JDI display with 2.5D curved screen and 3D arc designed battery cover. This is offering high permeability and bright vibrant screen. However, how long could such a big displayed smartphone last for daily usage?
The U16 Max carries the MediaTek MT6753 Octa-core chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, and runs the Android 7.0 OS. Considering the hardware and software power consumption, will the 4000mAh battery provide enough power? The answer is YES.
Using SCUD battery with high density tech. this leads to a super thin 9.15mm body compared to other large battery smartphones. Theoretically, the 4000mAh battery of U16 Max is able to support:
Standby: 320hours (13days & 8hours) in lowest power consumption state.
2G talk: 25hours( in black screen)
MP3 music: 36 hours (speaker mode in black screen, highest volume)
FHD Video: 6.5hours (brightest screen state and highest volume)
Surf Internet: 6.5hours (mobile data mode, brightest screen state)
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All the above data are theoretical; may differ according to local network and mobile phone state.
This U16 Max will start the Global First Launch from March 28th, and it is said to have the lowest price available between all devices featuring similar specs. OUKITEL will also start delivery at the same time when the first launch starts. More information will be launched on OUKITEL's official FB page.​

Already got Oukitel U16 Max, i will make unboxing video soon

Introduction
This is the OUKITEL U16 Max.
Hardware
This device is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 SOC clocked at 1.3GHz, the old CPU from Mediatek that seems to be still used by many manufacturers. It features 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM, together with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. No Camera Interpolation is here, a great move from OUKITEL!
Unboxing
Packaging comes with basic accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1.5A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied, but i recommend you to replace it. (low quality)
Just like most devices from OUKITEL, also this one has Metal Chassis that seems to be pretty well-built, and unlike previous models, this one features a nice design for the 3.5mm and USB ports, protecting the plug from any scratch.
It is 16.6x8.33x0.95cm, something expected considering the huge 6 inches screen. It weights 226g, again something expected.
On the front side there is the standard (well nowadays almost all devices have it) 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. A Notification LED is here, and seems to be RGB.
Here you can see the brightness of the Notification LED, one of the brightest i have ever found on a smartphone.
On the lower front side there is the soft-touch keys zone, with Recents, Home and Back buttons.
On the back side there is the Metal Back Cover (non-removable), with Plastic Bands on the upper and lower sides.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Dual-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, and the fingerprint scanner.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything at all because the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Somehow OUKITEL choose to use an HD-only screen on this device, i do not like this choice due to the disappoiting pixel density and overall screen sharpness.
Light Sensor supports smooth light changes, this is its maximum brightness.
Viewing Angles are not the best compared to other devices i reviewed.
Camera
Similar to previous OUKITEL devices, also this one uses an OnSemi AR1335 13MP Rear Camera sensor that seems to provide a nice overall image quality. Something that i like about the implementation on this device is the absence of any kind of interpolation. The level of noise is a bit too high though.
"HDR off" on the left and "HDR on" on the right.
On Medium Light conditions the camera struggles to keep the noise level low.
Even though there is a Dual-LED Flashlight, it isn't as bright as you would expect.
As regards Video Recording, 1080p30 videos are recorded with a decent level of details, just remember that there is no OIS so you can’t expect stable videos.
The Front Camera is a standard GalaxyCore GC5005 (5MP), with Wide-Angle.
Audio
Speaker Quality is average, with almost inexistent low-frequencies but with an high level of volume.
As regards the Microphone, it is decent, maybe not the best i have ever tried on a smartphone, but still acceptable. In-Call Quality is decent too, nothing to complain about.
GPS
GPS Quality is way better than most newer MT6737 devices i have reviewed, confirming that this MT6753 has one of the best GPS Chipsets you can find on a Mediatek device.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
OUKITEL provides full european bands support, with 4G Band 20 (some other Chinese Smartphones don’t have it). My 4G connection was working just fine, with decent speed and pretty stable signal.
WiFi 5GHz is supported here. Connected at 81mbps, i was able to reach ~38mbps, not the best WiFi speed considering that i was connected to my 5GHz Connection.
Battery Life
I have measured the real battery capacity using my USB Tester, and it seems that the real battery capacity is much higher than the declared one. (declared 4000mAh, real ~4450mAh).
This is the PCMark Battery Test. Minimum Brightness, WiFi On, SIM Card Inserted and Active.
As regards battery charging times, the 5V/1.5A charger isn't enough to charge the device in less than 3 hours, so do not expect any Quick Charge here.
Software
Thankfully OUKITEL continues to use a clean Android OS release for their devices (excluding the U15s, a whole different negative story). There isn't just a clean OS, but there is Android 7.0 Nougat! The first device released by OUKITEL with Android 7.0 pre-installed. It works great, it is smooth and doesn't have any app that can't be disabled or might interfere with daily usage.
Standard Mediatek Features such as Gestures, Tap-to-Wake, etc... are still here. MiraVision is missing.
There is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer, just like all on all OUKITEL devices.
Thankfully there are no Malware pre-installed on this device, scanned using Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware.
As regards the Fingerprint Scanner management, this device has the best Fingerprint Scanner i have ever tried, even better than my daily LeEco Le 2. Well Done OUKITEL!

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 isn't superb, neither you can expect better results with this GPU.
AndroBench – eMMC Performance is sufficient, Write Speed lower than average.
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 mediocre.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (8x Cortex-A53), enough to handle almost every type of activity.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – The same GPU lack of power is noticeable here.
PCMark – Standard MT6753 performance here.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Impressive Android Webview Performance, but everything else is just like other MT6753 devices.
Conclusions
Being the first phablet from OUKITEL it seems that they are on the right way to produce a real competitor that can beat other devices in the same price range. The device isn't perfect, the lack of power is noticeable but at least OUKITEL managed to provide a clean, and smooth, Android 7.0 Nougat experience.
So, do I recommend it? Well, it depends on your requirements. If you are in search of a gaming device, this isn't for you, but if you are in search of a multimedia device, with ultra-light gaming, then this might be a good choice.
Pros:
Good Build Quality
Impressive Fingerprint Sensor
Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box
RGB Notification LED
Huge Battery Capacity
Cons:
Low Screen Resolution for a 6 inches device
Speaker Quality could have been better
No Magnetometer/Gyroscope Support
Still running on the outdated MT6753
Rating: 8.5
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 7.5
Screen: 7.5
Camera: 8
Sound: 7.5
Battery Life: 9
Software: 9
OEM Support: 10
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/LEsg6
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u16-max-65.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

Development & Support thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/oukitel-u16-max-development-support-t3581740

Just got this phone delivered yesterday and I'm currently in the setup stage. Initial impression is that it's a monster of a phone for it's price (bought it from Aliexpress for just over 103€).
One thing I noticed:
I know that it's sometimes just a number that they set in the specs but I can confirm that my 128gb Samsung Evo is recognized and seems to be working in this phone even though the specs say up to 32gb.

I ordered mine on the 30th. How long did it take to get yours my tracking just updated today.
N-Lite Nougat v4.1

butchieboy said:
I ordered mine on the 30th. How long did it take to get yours my tracking just updated today.
N-Lite Nougat v4.1
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I got it from OUKITEL directly before its official release.

I ordered mine from Aliexpress maybe thats why its taking so long plus im in Illinois
Tmobile Note4 C9Pro Port

Dang still havent recieved this device..lol hate waiting for a new toy.
Tmobile Note4 C9Pro Port

GRETEL GT6000 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Dual Camera

GRETEL GT6000 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Dual Camera
GRETEL GT6000
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Specs:
Dimensions: 154.6 x 77.3 x 10.6 mm
Weight:
Chassis: Metal
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: 5.5 in, IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels, 24 bit
Protection: Asahi Glass Screen
Battery: 6000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Back Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP), 1080p30, Panasonic MN34172 sensor, with Secondary 1.3MP Camera.
Front Camera: 2560 x 1960 pixels (5MP) with Flashlight
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, Mediatek Pump Express
Colors: Blue and Black
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Development & Support:
Coming Soon
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #6 & #7
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princekhan007 said:
Price and which online shop is safe ?
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Does it have a notification led in front ?
or is there an app to make the front camera flash operate like a notification led ?

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or is there an app to make the front camera flash operate like a notification led ?
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For both questions, the answer is no unfortunately.

Introduction
This is the GRETEL GT6000.
Hardware
Joining the battery-phone area, this GT6000 from GRETEL isn't easy to notice between all the others already available, mostly because there isn't any specific feature that makes it different from others. It is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 (unfortunately not the T variant), with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM, and a 5.5" HD screen produced by SHARP. Of course, as the name suggests, it is powered by a 6000mAh battery.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with some accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5/7/9/12V USB Pump Express Charger, 1x User Guide, 1x TPU Cover, 1x Plastic Screen Protector, and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied, and, unfortunately, it doesn't include an OTG Cable (for power-sharing).
The chassis feels really solid, much better than the GRETEL A9 tested before, with a decent design (not unique, but neither annoying) and an overall clean look.
It is 15.45x7.70x1.12cm, a pretty standard size for a 5.5" inches battery phone, with a weight of 235g, not so light, joining the bulky but long lasting battery phones family.
On the front side there is the standard (well nowadays almost all devices have it) 2.5D Curved Display 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. No Notification LED is here.
As regards the lower front side, there is the fingerprint scanner (that can't be pressed, works as a soft-touch button) with the menu and back buttons on its sides.
On the back side there is the unibody metal chassis with the usual plastic bands on the top and the button.
The upper rear side of the device features the Dual Camera Sensor supported by a Dual-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, with an unknown black thing on the left side of the camera. (Laser Autofocus?)
On the lower rear side, excluding the usual GRETEL logo with other certifications, there isn't anything at all because the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
As regards the screen quality, it is as good as all SHARP IPS panels. Pretty warm colors, accurate color reproduction, and overall good sharpness. It is still HD-only, and with its size of 5.5 inches the pixel density isn't superb.
Its light sensor supports smooth light changes with a maximum brightness of ~400lux. Probably the brightest SHARP panel i have ever seen.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from a good IPS screen.
Camera
GRETEL choose to include a Panasonic MN34152 for the back camera, together with an unknown secondary camera sensor used for the Bokeh effect. The camera is really good actually, i have been always impressed by the performance of this camera sensor, and also on this device, it does not disappoint.
The software seems to increase the noise reduction a bit too much even in bright conditions, but i think this can be easily improved with an OTA Update.
HDR seems to work great, probably better than most devices with the same camera sensor. Photos taken without HDR do not look that bad either.
The flashlight is really powerful as expected from a Dual-LED config., probably also too much as you can notice.
When it comes to the Dual Camera usage...well...i am not an photographer or any expert in this area. Here you can see some shots using the BOKEH option. It seems like a software effect to be honest.
As regards Video Recording, the camera shots videos at 720p30 with a pretty stable frame-rate. This is the maximum supported by the MT6737 SOC.
Unlike some devices, this device features a really powerful flashlight for the front camera too. It makes the difference when it comes to low-light shots, or selfies. It is still a 5MP GalaxyCore Camera Sensor though, so do not expect superb quality.
Audio
The Speaker Quality is good, still with a lack of low-frequencies, but the overall balance between volume and clarity is sufficient. Not the best, neither the worst.
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
GPS Quality is decent, able to lock satellites even indoors even if the number of locked satellites isn't really high.
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 decent speeds (considering other devices tested in the same place) and mid-high signal.
WiFi 5GHz is supported (rare on MT6737). Connected at 81Mbps, i was able to reach almost ~45Mbps. I guess this is the maximum for the poor built-in SOC, it is still better than using a 2.4GHz network.
Battery Life
Luckily, PCMark run just fine also on this device even though it is running Android Nougat. Other Mediatek Devices with older releases of Nougat (and also some with Marshmallow) caused the Benchmark to stop by itself after some hours. The result is decent, 16 hours, 100% to 20%, it definitely lasts a lot even on high-usage.
As regards battery charging times, the device comes with a Mediatek Pump Express Charger that goes up to 12V (but only 9V is used, SOC limit). The result is an ultra-fast charging process, but even without it, using a 5V/2.4A charger, it isn't too slow to charge.
Software
Thankfully GRETEL doesn't include any Custom OS on any device, and this one runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with almost-up-to-date (April 2017) security patches. There isn't any bloatware preinstalled, and the device feels pretty smooth while running basic tasks.
Even though most Mediatek Features are there (such as Gestures), MiraVision is missing. Considering the pretty warm color temperature of the screen panel, i guess this is something GRETEL should enable with the next OTA Update.
Unfortunately there is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer/Compass, but it was expected considering the price target of this device.
No malwares detected with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware using latest definitions.
As regards the Fingerprint Scanner management, it works pretty well with fast unlock times and no accuracy issues.

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
Well, this is the second GRETEL device i manage to test, and i must admit that compared to the first device release by the company (GRETEL A9), i can notice an huge amount of improvements, especially regarding build quality. Of course this was expected, the first device released by a company, most of the times, isn't perfect.
With its decent camera sensor and massive battery life, i can consider this device as one of the most well-made battery phones for the price target. Something that i do not like though, is the lack of a Notification LED.
So...do i recommend it? It depends on your requirements. If you are looking for a cheap battery-phone with no interest to performance, then yes.
Pros:
Interesting Design (but not unique)
Dual Camera with a good main camera sensor
Really powerful flashlight (front & back)
Excellent Build Quality
Solid Battery Life
Cons:
No Notification LED
No Gyroscope & Magnetometer/Compass
Low Pixel Density (HD-only for 5.5 inches)
Pretty Heavy
Rating: 8.3
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 7
Screen: 8.5
Camera: 8
Sound: 7
Battery Life: 10
Software: 8
OEM Support: 8
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/2Pm5P
Official Website: http://www.gretel.cc/en/product/GT6000
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the GRETEL website.​

Alberto96, your reviews are really great, I have just one comment. I am looking for device with good battery, so I watch PCMark results - but you didn't mention display settings. In another review I have seen that results with low brightness were more than twice longer. Are you using lowest brightness too?

lorderater said:
Alberto96, your reviews are really great, I have just one comment. I am looking for device with good battery, so I watch PCMark results - but you didn't mention display settings. In another review I have seen that results with low brightness were more than twice longer. Are you using lowest brightness too?
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Lowest Brightness, WiFi on, Airplane Mode off, Location set to High Accuracy, Sync on.

Gesture Control:
Gesture Control:
Slide three fingers to get fast screenshot;
Long Press Return key to open the free mode screenshot;
Slide up three fingers to open the camera;
Slide up and down two fingers to adjust the volume;
Double click on the off-screen to unlock your phone;
Tap the power button twice to open camera without unlocking the screen.
Smart Wake Up:
Draw C to open Phone;
Draw E to open the Browser;
Draw V to open Music;
Draw M to control Music;
Move left to play Last Song;
Move right to play Next Song;
Draw O to call SOS or 911;
Draw W to open SMS;
Move up to unlock screen;
Move down to open Camera.

An OTA Update is available, dated 20170717. I guess the server was borked some weeks ago since it took a while to appear here.
Factory Reset recommended after the installation.

GRETEL GT6000 Infinite boot
Hi everyone,
I recently bought a GRETEL GT6000 for it's awesome battery,
sadely this phone is hard to root.
I try many & many solutions but no one root the phone and now my phone is in infinite boot with message "Orange state you're device has been unlocked and can't be trusted Your device will boot in 5 seconds"
I can't connect to adb or fastboot, I can't boot in recovery (volume up and power), in fact I can't do anything.
I try to pull of the battery but it didn't change nothing.
The last thing I was doing before this, is to flash a custom recovery.img (made with both official rom and a TWRP rom).
I'm hopeless & I'll be glad if somenone have an idea to share it here.
Ricardo

DOOGEE MIX Lite - Information & Reviews - 5.2" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Mini Mi Mix

DOOGEE MIX Lite - Information & Reviews - 5.2" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Mini Mi Mix
DOOGEE MIX Lite
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Specs:
Dimensions: 73.2 x 138 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 160g
Chassis: Metal
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: 5.2 in, IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels, 24 bit
Protection:
Battery: 3080 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Back Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP), Samsung S5K3M2
Front Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP), Samsung S5K4H5YC
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: Black, Blue, Gold
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Official Website:
http://www.doogee.cc/detail/mix-series-bezel-less-smartphone/121
Development & Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/homtom-s9-plus-development-support-t3731210
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My own review: Post #2 & #3
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the DOOGEE MIX Lite.
Hardware
After the 5.5 inches Xiaomi Mi MIX clone, the MIX, DOOGEE choose to develop a more compact and entry-level version of it, the MIX Lite, with a 5.2 inches HD display, a low-end Mediatek MT6737 SOC under the hood with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of Storage. Compared to the MIX, the performance downgrade is obvious, but we are talking about two different price targets.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with the usual amount of accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1A USB Charger, 1x User Guide, 1x Warranty Card, 1x TPU Cover, 1x Plastic Screen Protector, and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied, also on the back.
Just like the MIX, also this one features a Metal Chassis with a Glass Back Panel and thin bezels. It feels really solid, but, at least on my unit, i am able to notice some glue near the chassis and the back glass.
It is 13.77x7.36x0.88cm, really compact considering the 5.2 inches screen, but it weights 182g, a bit too much considering the size so it is slightly noticeable in hand.
On the front side there is the 2.5D Curved Display and the upper front side of the device features a slim Earpiece and a Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. No Notification LED is here.
As regards the lower front side, there is the fingerprint scanner (that can't be pressed, works as a soft-touch button) with a Front-Facing Camera on the left. No soft-keys are there, so just like on the MIX, there is some wasted space.
On the back side there is the Glass Panel i mentioned before with a really nice paint-work that creates impressive effects with the light.
The upper rear side of the device features the Dual Camera Sensor supported by a Dual-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, with a DOOGEE logo just below.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything important at all since the Speaker is located on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
Believe it or not, but i find this IPS panel way superior compared to the AMOLED panel used on the MIX. To-be-honest, i like full-blacks that AMOLEDs offer, but i also like realistic accurate colors. This 5.2 inches IPS panel is great, one of the best i have ever found on a smartphone, with excellent color accuracy and white balance.
Its light sensor supports smooth light changes with a maximum brightness of ~380lux, but there is a software issue that causes the screen to flicker at minimum brightness (easy-to-fix: just increase the minimum brightness value)
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from a good IPS screen.
Camera
Instead of a 16MP camera sensor found on the MIX, on the MIX Lite there a 13MP sensor, still made by Samsung, that still offers a nice amount of details and in some conditions it even works better. I won't talk about the dual camera bokeh effect since it is well-known that the effect isn't satisfying on Mediatek devices.
HDR works decently and photos look decent, as good as you would expect from this camera sensor.
The flashlight brightness level is identical to the MIX, so not super powerful, but enough to provide some extra light to the sensor in low-light conditions.
As regards Video Recording, the camera shots videos at 720p25 with a nice picture quality and overall stable frame-rate. Can't get any better on a MT6737 due to DSP limitations.
Front-Facing Camera Quality is pretty impressive. The 8MP Samsung S5K4H5YC camera sensor provides vibrant colors while still keeping low the noise level, something rare for front-facing sensors. Even though it is mounted on the bottom just like on the MIX, the software provides a way to shot photos while keeping the device upside-down.
Audio
Unfortunately the audio department, that on the MIX wasn't already that great, isn't great also here. Starting from the Earpiece, the volume is pretty low even when it is set to the maximum level, while the Speaker is quiet and the produced sound is slightly distorted. A bit disappointing.
Luckily the Microphone is OK, no issues to report about it, everyone was able to hear me properly while in-call.
GPS
GPS Quality is awful, there is no other way to describe it, the signal is almost inexistent outdoors and not 100% stable. Imho, it may be an hardware issue with my review unit, but i can't be 100% sure yet since this is a pretty new device.
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 decent speeds (considering other devices tested in the same place) but minimum signal. Considering the speed, i think the signal bars are not properly calibrated.
There is no 5.0GHz WiFi support here, but connected to my 2.4GHz WiFi Network, the signal is stable, high and there are no speed issues at all, a great result for the connection speed.
Battery Life
Slightly lower real battery capacity than the declared value, ~2972mAh vs 3080mAh.
Compared to other devices with the same SOC and Battery Capacity, the PCMark Battery Test isn't bad at all. Slightly better than the big brother DOOGEE MIX, the MIX Lite is able to reach almost 9 hours of usage based on the benchmark.
As regards battery charging times, due to the low-power 5V/1A charger, it takes a while to fully charge, just a little more than 3 hours. It is locked by software so it isn't possible to speed it up.
Software
Something i really appreciate about this MIX Lite is the way its software has been developed. First of all, the annoying DOOGEE Launcher found on the MIX isn't there (i guess they heard all complains from users) plus there is no bloatware at all, even Parallel Space is missing. This is a really nice move and i hope to see future DOOGEE devices with the same clean OS.
The OS is based on the usual Mediatek Release of Android 7.0 Nougat with October's Security Patches. It runs smooth, with no major lags (don't forget the low-end CPU inside) and, i won't stop repeating this, the clean OS really make you enjoy it.
All Mediatek Features such as MiraVision, Gestures (tap-to-wake...) and Scheduled Power On/Off are there, with the addition of LiveDisplay.
Unfortunately there is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer/Compass, just like on most MT6737 devices, but still an important downgrade compared to the standard MIX.
No malwares detected with Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus using latest definitions. I am testing this new software instead of MalwareBytes just to see which one is more accurate.
The Fingerprint Scanner works decently, it is accurate, but a bit slow to unlock the device.

Review (part 2)
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 – Being a low-end SOC, it isn't possible to expect great 3D performance here.
AndroBench – Not the best eMMC i have ever tested on a MT6737 platform, pretty entry-level internal storage performance. Read Speed is OK though.
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 – Barely reaching ~27 FPS, GPU performance is just enough for light gaming.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (4x Cortex-A53), enough to handle most daily usage activities.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – The same thoughts said for 3DMark are valid here.
PCMark – Pretty standard results for this CPU/GPU, with the storage score impacted by the low write speed.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Low-end performance is confirmed by all these tests.
Conclusions
The DOOGEE MIX Lite...is Lite the correct way to call it? Well, in my opinion, it is a bit too much "lite" compared to the original MIX, even though i am not able to find a better word for it. Anyway, this device is great for its compact size and excellent screen quality, but there are also some essential things that should have been better such as the Earpiece/Speaker and GPS.
Hopefully with the upcoming software updates it will get better, but in the current state, it is a device worth to be considered only in case of specific needs where an alternative can't be choosen, like for someone that doesn't like big smartphones or for those who want to get a Mi Mix like design but can't spend the amount of money asked for the standard MIX.
Pros:
Solid Build Quality
Excellent Screen
Impressive Front-Facing Camera
Clean and Smooth OS with no Bloatware
Cons:
No Notification LED
No Gyroscope & Magnetometer/Compass
Slightly Heavy
Awful GPS Quality
Disappointing Earpiece and Speaker Quality
Rating: 8.1
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 8
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 7
Screen: 9.5
Camera: 8.5
Sound: 5
Battery Life: 7.5
Software: 10
OEM Support: 8.5
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/VXvXB
Official Website: http://www.doogee.cc/detail/mix-series-bezel-less-smartphone/121
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the DOOGEE website.​

Did You were able to connect any OTG device to MIX Lite? My piece does not seem to detect or power anything.

zetet said:
Did You were able to connect any OTG device to MIX Lite? My piece does not seem to detect or power anything.
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As you can read in one of the screens included in the software paragraph, there is no OTG support.

Dev. & Support thread added to the first post.

Alberto96 said:
As you can read in one of the screens included in the software paragraph, there is no OTG support.
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Thanks I must have missed the picture.

Great rewiew! Thanks :good:

can someone give me scatter and TWRP files?

xboxbr said:
can someone give me scatter and TWRP files?
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Check the dev. & support thread

do you think they will update this device to android Oreo?

excellent review of doogee mix Lite, quality photos and videos I find it rather interesting given its price. After seeing this review I think I will buy it in gold color, it is really beautiful.
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HOMTOM S9 Plus - Information & Reviews - 6.0" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9

HOMTOM S9 Plus - Information & Reviews - 6.0" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9
HOMTOM S9 Plus
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Specs:
Dimensions: 74.5 x 158.8 x 8.2 mm
Weight: 207g
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: 6.0 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection:
Battery: 4050 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat (Themed)
Back Camera: 13MP (4160 x 3120), Sony IMX135
Front Camera: 8MP (3264 x 2448), GalaxyCore GC8024
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Notification LED
Colors: Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver
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Official Website:
https://www.homtom.cc/index.php?main_page=products_info&pid=258
Development & Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/homtom-s9-plus-development-support-t3731177
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My own review: Post #2 & #3
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the HOMTOM S9 Plus.
Hardware
In the last few months lots of "bezel-less" or MI MIX/S8 devices have been released as never before, and this HOMTOM S9 Plus is no exception. This S9 Plus by HOMTOM is a MI MIX inspired model but with way different characteristics, starting from the chassis design and ending with the internal hardware.
The device is powered by a mid-range Mediatek MT6750T with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Storage all powered by an huge 4050mAh battery that, apparently, offers even some extra juice. More about this in the following paragraphs.
Unboxing
Compared to the usual rectangular packaging, this one feels more premium, even though the contents might leave you slightly disappointed: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x USB OTG Cable, 1x 5V/2A USB Charger, 1x User Guide, 1x SIM Card Tray Removal Tool, 1x Plastic Screen Protector, 1x Hard Plastic Cover (no TPU) and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
This is one of those devices not made for maximum comfort in hand since, even though it is compact, it is slightly "bricky" with no rounded corners. Other than that, it feels solid and there are no visible imperfections anywhere, neither visible glue between the chassis and the back cover. You can feel the coldness (or the opposite, since it works as an heatspreader) of the metal, and this is always a good sign.
Considering the 6 inches screen, this device is one of the most compact i have ever tested (15.8x7.37x0.97cm), as big as my Xiaomi Mi Note 2 that features a 5.7 inches screen. The same can't be said for the weight, since it is slighty heavy considering that there is no metal on back: 226g.
On the front side there is the usual 2.5D glass with the IPS panel underneath and the upper front side of the device features an Earpiece and the Sensors hole that includes Light and Proximity Sensors. A Notification LED is here, and it is an RGB variant.
Here you can see the LED in action.
On the lower front side there is the Fingerprint Scanner and the Front-Facing camera. Unfortunately there is lots of wasted space where hardware buttons could have been fitted without any issue at all.
The back side features a glossy plastic surface that produces some nice light effects. Apparently, there is no oleophobic coating so it is a fingerprint magnet.
The upper rear side of the device features the protruding Dual Camera Sensors with a small rounded Single-LED Flashlight next to them.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything important except the HOMTOM logo since the speaker is located on the bottom.
Device
Screen
An HD+ (that is basically HD with some extra vertical pixels) screen for a 6 inches surface isn't the best idea to be honest, since the pixel density gets too low decreasing the viewing experience, but i must say that on this device i can't notice any serious quality decrease compared to a FHD panel, meaning that HOMTOM opted for an high-quality one.
As regards its color accuracy, it is decent but not the best since the color temperature needs to be calibrated in order to get rid of a blueish tint noticeable on my unit.
No issues noticed with the light sensor, it works just fine and it is accurate. Here you can see the screen brightness.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from an high-quality IPS panel.
Camera
For some reason HOMTOM choose to use an outdated Sony IMX135 13MP camera sensor for the rear camera, that technically isn't tol bad, but in late 2017 there are way better options that could have been choosen. Anyway, photos look decent with accurate colors but there is some noise noticeable even in photos taken outdoors. HDR works perfectly though, almost a must to get some higher level of detail.
Here you can see some random photos, including macro shots.
As expected from a Single-LED flashlight, it is just enough to support the sensor in low-light conditions, just don't expect superb results.
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.
The front-camera is a pretty standard 8MP sensor (GalaxyCore GC8024) that is pretty good for almost all kind of usages. Average quality, nothing to complain about.
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 at all, as usual on those bezel-less devices where the isn't much space for the speaker.
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
Mediocre GPS Signal and Accuracy, even though GLONASS is supported. It is stable though so no issues with navigation softwares.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Just like most chinese devices, also HOMTOM provides full european 4G bands support (including Band 20), and i noticed the same lack of signal reported in the GPS test. I am not saying that it is really low, but not as high as it should be, and the lower than usual speed confirms it.
Unfortunately the same lack of signal has been noticed in the WiFi tests. It supports 5GHz networks but again the signal isn't excellent, as a result the download test does look like it has been made on my 2.4GHz connection instead.
Battery Life
In order to be sure that this result was accurate, i tested its real battery capacity two times (always using my trusty USB tester) and i can confirm that the battery capacity seems to be higher than declared, almost 300mAh of extra power, always appreciated ^^. (real ~4305mAh, declared 4050mAh)
Considering the 6 inches IPS panel and the not so power-friendly Mediatek SOC, the PCMark Battery Test is impressive. 12 hours and 17 minutes at minimum brightness, WiFi on and Sync on. Well Done HOMTOM for the excellent power optimization.
Sadly no Mediatek Pump Express charger has been provided for faster charging considering the battery capacity. The 5V/2A charger manages to recharge the device completely more or less 3 hours.
Software
Being the first HOMTOM device i ever review, i wasn't aware of their Custom UI. The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with outdated security patches (c'mon HOMTOM, you can't release a new device with old software!), with a nice-looking theme and no preinstalled bloatware (except Xender but it can be uninstalled). It runs 100% smooth with no lags even under high-load, mainly thanks to the HD+ only screen that reduces the GPU-load.
Some Mediatek Features are here such as Gestures, Tap-to-Wake, etc...including MiraVision.
Unfortunately there is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer/Compass.
No malwares detected with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware using latest definitions. Kaspersky Anti-Virus causes the device to self-reboot for some weird reason.
As regards the fingerprint scanner, it is accurate and fast enough. Not the fastest neither the slowest. It is possible to use it to control the UI, something that can be choosen from the Fingerprint settings.

Review (part 2)
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 – 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
As a device meant to compete directly with other 6 inches alternatives, this is absolutely not a bad one. Sure, HOMTOM could have used better antennas or a better rear camera sensor, but it is impressively complete and well-made.
If the company releases an OTA Update with up-to-date Android Security Patches and, hopefully, some improvements to the camera software, it might differentiate itself from others. In the current status though, it is just a reasonably good device with some minor flaws.
Do i recommend it? Yes, unless you are looking for a more ergonomic alternative.
Pros:
Excellent Build Quality
Decent Screen Quality
RGB Notification LED
Solid Performance
Nice Design
Cons:
Camera Software needs to be improved
No Magnetometer/Compass & Gyroscope
Outdated Android Security Patches
Lower than average signal reception (GPS/WiFi/4G)
Low Pixel Density due to the HD+ only res.
Rating: 8.6
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9.5
Screen: 8.5
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 10
Software: 7.5
OEM Support: 8.5
Price: 8.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/pxcDb
Official Website: https://www.homtom.cc/index.php?main_page=products_info&pid=258
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the HOMTOM website.​

Is anyone working on Lineage OS 15 for HomTom S9 Plus
Hello,
I wanted to see if any developers are working on a version of Lineage for HomTom S9 plus. Any information relating to that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for all the help

I-M-GOODMAN said:
Hello,
I wanted to see if any developers are working on a version of Lineage for HomTom S9 plus. Any information relating to that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for all the help
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Do you know how to get twrp on this device?

Oxofrmbl said:
Do you know how to get twrp on this device?
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A dev. & support thread will be opened soon, with all the material if available. Already requested the firmware to HOMTOM.

Nice, thank you.
since this morning i have the current firmware (V801_HT_S9_V04_20171201)

Oxofrmbl said:
Nice, thank you.
since this morning i have the current firmware (V801_HT_S9_V04_20171201)
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Yes, that's the one i have added to the thread.

Alberto96 said:
A dev. & support thread will be opened soon, with all the material if available. Already requested the firmware to HOMTOM.
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That'll be fantastic. I've just been given this phone as smashed my other and I must say, its not a bad phone really, quite heavy but at least I know its in my pocket & know ive not lost it.
I'd love to get root on it but not use to rooting MTK devices so some easy clear instructions would be great. I tried the one in OP but with my lack of understanding of these devices, I couldn't get it done. Some places mention mtk tools program, but I really don't want to jump straight into it & mess the phone up.

Gstar35 said:
That'll be fantastic. I've just been given this phone as smashed my other and I must say, its not a bad phone really, quite heavy but at least I know its in my pocket & know ive not lost it.
I'd love to get root on it but not use to rooting MTK devices so some easy clear instructions would be great. I tried the one in OP but with my lack of understanding of these devices, I couldn't get it done. Some places mention mtk tools program, but I really don't want to jump straight into it & mess the phone up.
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Thread already exists, but no twrp so far
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/homtom-s9-plus-development-support-t3731177

Oxofrmbl said:
Thread already exists, but no twrp so far
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/homtom-s9-plus-development-support-t3731177
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Thanks, I seen that & that's where I meant to post, sorry. Yh, its say twrp not available but has SuperSU & magisk flashable through twrp, does mean we can't root safely yet until we have twrp?
I'm not too fussed about TWRP tbh, just want root to block ads & use Substratum. Can Mtk tool for PC root this phone?
Edit: I will read up more on mtk devices anyway as new to me. I'm use to flashing Samsung phones etc but not this one.

BLUBOO S8+ - Information & Reviews - 6.0" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9

BLUBOO S8+
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Specs:
Dimensions: 72 x 156 x 9 mm
Weight: 202 g
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: 6.0 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection: Gorilla Glass
Battery: 3600 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: 360 OS (Android 7.0 Nougat based)
Back Camera: 13MP (4160 x 3120), Sony IMX135
Front Camera: 5MP (2592 x 1944), OmniVision OV5648
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: Blue, Black
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Official Website:
http://bluboohk.com/s8plus/
Development & Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/bluboo-s8-development-support-t3734065
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #2 & #3
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the BLUBOO S8+.
Hardware
Some parts of the review have been taken from the S8 review where possible, since most parts of the device are just identical
Just like the little brother S8, this S8+ features almost the same hardware and follows the same design, basically an S8 on steroids, not improving much compared to the predecessor though.
This device comes with a Mediatek MT6750T (just like the S8), with 4GB of RAM instead of 3GB and 64GB of Storage instead of 32GB, everything packed with a 6 inches HD+ IPS screen (18:9). No changes have been made to the camera hardware, but the front camera sensor is now made by OmniVision instead of Sony.
Unboxing
I am not sure whether this is the standard packaging or not, but mine came with 2x the amount of accessories: 2x Type-C USB Cable, 1x 5V/2A USB Charger (no extra for it), 2x 3.5mm to Type-C Adapter, 1x TPU Cover, 1x Plastic Screen Protector, 1x SIM Card Tray Eject Tool, 1x User Manual, 1x Warranty Card and the Smartphone (of course). There is no screen protector pre-applied.
There must be something wrong with the production line responsible for the black variant, the first review unit i got was not in the best conditions, and the second one...is more or less the same, as you can notice. The black paint is, somehow, weirdly applied and not uniform. It looks like the machine was running out of ink e.e
Other than that, there are no imperfection on the front and the back, the device feels solid enough thanks to the metal body, and thanks to the curved body it is really comfortable to handle. Still, it is sad to this decrease of build quality compared to the S8.
It is 15.8x7.41x0.92cm, bigger compared to the S8 (of course, bigger screen) but still small considering the screen size, and weights 202g.
On the front side, underneath the 2.5D glass, there is the 18:9 IPS screen with pretty nice rounded corners 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. A notification LED is here, and seems to support only two colors: Red, Green.
Here you can see the Notification-LED in action.
On the lower front side there isn't anything at all, on-screen software keys are used.
On the back side there is the Plastic not-removable back panel with a really glossy surface, can't avoid fingerprints.
The upper rear side of the device features the Dual Camera Sensor supported by a Dual-LED Flashlight (not Dual-Tone), with a rectangular fingerprint scanner just below, and not on the side luckily.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything at all because the speaker is located on the bottom.
Device
Screen
Still featuring an HD+ panel, this S8+ provides a better viewing experience thanks to the bigger screen and also a more reliable color accuracy, but due to the low pixel density there a noticeable lack of sharpness and it is also possible notice a sort-of smearing effect while scrolling into menus. I am not a display expert, but it should be caused by a too high pixel response time.
The light sensor is accurate supporting smooth light changes, and screen brightness is brighter compared to the S8.
Luckily the viewing angles issue i noticed on the S8 doesn't seem to be anymore here, there is not gap between the glass and the screen so it looks as good as a decent mid-range IPS panel.
Camera
BLUBOO choose to use a mature camera sensor on this device, the good and old Sony IMX135 camera sensor, able to shoot decent photos in good light conditions. Of course it can't be compared with the Galaxy S8's camera sensor, this is just a low-mid range device.
Something that impressed me is the flashlight, probably one of the most powerful i have ever found, able to provide an huge amount of light to get almost perfect shots.
As regards Video Recording, 1080p videos are recorded at 30FPS with a pretty interesting stable 30fps frame rate, and the Front Camera is a Wide-Angle variant made by OmniVision (OV5648), no big changes compared to the Sony IMX190 camera sensor found on the S8.
Audio (identical to the S8)
In the past, BLUBOO released a device with the best speaker i have ever found on a smartphone, the Maya Max, but in this case, unfortunately, the speaker is pretty bad. Low volume, missing low-frequencies and with a noticeable static noise.
As regards the Microphone, it is good, everyone was able to hear me properly in-call.
Similar speaker situation applies for the Earpiece too, where the audio has low volume and lack of low frequencies, but the sound is pretty clear with no noise.
GPS
Unfortunately the GPS antenna seems to be worse compared to the one found on the S8, barely able to get a medium GPS signal outdoors and with no signal at all indoors. Weird.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Battery Life
Just like on the S8, also on this S8+ i faced serious issues in measuring the battery capacity. Do not consider this result as accurate because i had to keep the device turned on in order to get something "more reliable" otherwise it was constantly sucking power from the USB port while turned off. The result shows ~3595mAh of capacity that, apparently, matches the 3600mAh capacity declared but, again, can't be sure.
Something that might confirm the incorrect result is the PCMark Battery Test, reaching just some minutes extra compared to the S8 result (8h 18m vs 8h 2m). Test run at Minimum Brightness, WiFi on, Sync on. Later, i will remove the back cover and see if i manage to get the real battery capacity in any other more reliable way, the battery label might be helpful too.
The included 5V/2A charger is fast enough to charge the battery in ~2 hours, it is limited by software so even a more powerful charger won't make it any faster.
Software (identical to the S8)
I am not 100% sure, but this is might the second device i review running on 360 OS, this time based on Android 7 Nougat though. The OS is clearly a chinese-only operating system, adapted to be used with Google Services, and this is noticeable by the missing Google Setup Wizard after a factory reset.
Anyway, the OS is pretty snappy, but full of bloatware. Some apps can be disabled, but others no. Hopefully Bluboo will at least reduce the amount of preinstalled apps because some of them must be avoided. (e.g. UC Browser, terrible!)
Except from Mediatek's MiraVision, there is no other feature such as gestures or double tap-to-wake available.
A Magnetometer/Compass is here, useful to improve on-foot navigation.
When lots of bloatware is preinstalled, it isn't a surprise to see that Malwares are detected.
The Fingerprint Scanner is decent, being rectangular it requires some practice before getting the finger recognized properly, but it is accurate and unlocks the device almost instantly.

Review (part 2)
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi (identical to the S8)
The device has full support for European 4G Networks, and signal reception is good. Running a standard speedtest, the result is decent, just a bit lower than what i usually get in the same position. (technically it should be way higher but this is how 4G networks are in Italy...)
WiFi Performance is great considering the WiFi Chipset used on the MT6750T, connected at 135mbps to my 5GHz WiFi Connection, it almost gets the maximum reacheable with my VDSL internet connection.
Benchmarks (identical to the S8)
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 – Pretty standard performance for this SOC, low-mid end GPU.
AndroBench – This result is a bit confusing, since read speed is outstanding for an eMMC, but write speed is pretty low.
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 – Probably due to the HD+ resolution, this benchmark crashes everytime i try to open it.
GeekBench – CPU Performance could have been better for single-core performance, a bit lower than usual, but multi-core performance matches the maximum obtainable with this SOC (MT6750T: 8x Cortex-A53).
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – Thanks to the limited HD+ resolution, OpenGL benchmarks are not as bad as on devices with the same SOC but running on a higher res screen.
PCMark – Quite decent results, not the best, neither the worst.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – The same consideration said for the Geekbench benchmark is valid also here regarding CPU power.
Conclusions
Well...what to say about this S8+. It is not better compared to the S8, that's obvious considering that some there are some downgrades such as the lower build quality and worse GPS antenna. Still, it is not a bad device. If you exclude the painting issue that, hopefully, is limited to the black variant, it can be considered as a good Galaxy S8 clone.
As already said for the S8, it only lacks a better OS (Stock Android instead of 360 OS) with no bloatware or malwares. If BLUBOO doesn't fix this malwares issue, found also on the S8, i still can't recommend the device, unless you can, and want, to mod the device and remove them manually (or install a custom ROM).
So, if you agree with my words written above, then go for it, otherwise, it is better to look for something else.
Pros:
Decent Camera Sensors
Presence of a Magnetometer/Compass
Notification-LED
Compact considering the screen size
Lots of RAM and Storage
Cons:
Absence of a Gyroscope
Infected and Bloated 360 OS
Suspicious Real Battery Capacity
Missing Headphone Jack
GPS Antenna should have been better
Rating: 7.5
Packaging and Accessories: 9.5
Design and Materials: 7.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 8
Screen: 8
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 6
Battery Life: 7
Software: 4
OEM Support: 8
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/gl1Ry
Official Website: http://bluboohk.com/s8plus/
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the BLUBOO website.​

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Dev. & Support thread added to first post.

Alberto96 said:
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Sir that coolshow app is not malware, it's just a theming app present in all 360 os and other os which are based on it like Cool UI (Indian variant of 360 os by coolpad),umi os and the app is designed by Coolpad