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LEAGOO T1 - Information & Reviews - 5.0" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Fingerprint

LEAGOO T1 - Information & Reviews - 5.0" HD | MT6737 | 2GB | 16GB | Fingerprint
LEAGOO T1
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Specs (based on official leaks, not complete):
Dimensions:
Weight:
Chassis: Metal Body
SoC:
CPU: Quad-Core
GPU:
Network: 4G
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.0 in, IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels, 24 bit
Protection:
Battery: 2400mAh
OS:
Back Camera: 13MP, Flash LED
Front Camera: 8MP, Flash LED
SIM card:
Wi-Fi:
USB:
Bluetooth:
Positioning:
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Front LED Flash
Colors:
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Leaked News:
LEAGOO T1 is here to challenge the OPPO F1
Oppo may have built a good reputation when it comes to design and build quality, but spec-wise it lacks the components to justify its price tags on most of the devices it makes. And LEAGOO is targeting OPPO F1 with its own LEAGOO T1.
The LEAGOO T1 ties the game in every other aspect and takes the lead in some of them. Both devices carry a 5″ 720p display, quad-core SoC *and same camera sensor sizes but the T1 has LED flash on both the back and front. Oppo advertises that the F1 is made of metal, but that is not the whole truth. Oppo F1 has a 65% metal body where LEAGOO T1 has an 85% metal body. Add to that the fingerprint sensor that has become almost essential on today’s smartphones and you can see the clear precedence of the T1. Oh, LEAGOO reveals that the T1 also has smaller bezels.
Software upgrades is another sector where Oppo has some problems and the T1 has an advantage. It comes with Android 6 out-of-the-box whereas the F1 is still stuck on Android 5.1.
Well, that's all we got about the T1 for now.​

Official Specs, Stylish Selfie Smartphone
LEAGOO debuted the T1 smartphone to take on Oppo F1 launched by rival brand Oppo. Letâ??s take a quick look at the features and specifications of this smartphone.
The T1 runs on LEAGOO OS 2.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box and features a 5.0-inch 720P 2.5D curved glass display. Its body makes use of 85% of metal in its manufacturing which is more than 65% on Oppo F1. It is also powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek quad-core chipset aided by 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Furthermore, it supports storage expansion up to 128GB via MicroSD card slot.
As regards the camera sensors, it features a 13MP rear shooter in addition to an 8MP front facing shooter with Smart Selfie 2.0. In order to take an upper hand on the Oppo F1, it comes equipped with LED flash at both sides, front and rear. This smartphone houses a fingerprint sensor on the back just below the camera for added security. It supports 4G LTE and all the usual connectivity features. It is fueled by a 2400mAh battery which is kind of a little bit disappointing considering other specs of this smartphone, but they might have been forced to use this small battery in order to keep it the most slim possible.
They have not revealed the price yet but leaks say it will be around $110. Considering leaked price of this smartphone, the specs are pretty good.​

Development & Support thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/leagoo-t1-development-support-t3445983
Disclaimer: I do not own this device, do not ask me support question because i won't be able to reply you.

DOOGEE S50 - Information & Reviews - 5.7" HD+ | Helio P23 | 6GB | 128GB | Rugged IP68

DOOGEE S50 - Information & Reviews - 5.7" HD+ | Helio P23 | 6GB | 128GB | Rugged IP68
DOOGEE S50
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Dimensions: 163.9 x 79.8 x 13.3 mm
Weight: 250g
Chassis: Metal + Rubber/Soft 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: 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.7 in, IPS, 1440 x 720 pixels, 24 bit, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection:
Battery: 5180 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.1 Nougat
Back Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels (16MP), Single-LED Flashlight
Front Camera: Dual Camera, 4608 x 3456 pixels (16MP) + 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP, Wide-Angle)
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: a, b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.2
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass
Colors: Fire Orange, Mineral Black
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Official Website:
http://www.doogee.cc/detail/ip68-rugged-smartphone/126
Development & Support:
Coming Soon
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #2
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For those following my reviews you will notice that this one (and all other that might be released in the future) is different. Why? I don't want my reviews to be all the same anymore, so i am adopting this new format that is shorter, easier to read and without lots of photos.
Similar to some previous devices released by DOOGEE, also this one comes in a eco-friendly packaging with the essentials to use the device (charger, USB cable) but includes an extra plastic screen protector. Considering the battery size i would have expected at least an OTG cable included in the box.
Thanks to the rubber/TPU chassis, the device feels really "soft" in the hand with a perfect grip even though it isn't so compact neither light (253g). Luckily, DOOGEE chose to keep the headphone jack on this device but in the same time they kept the old Micro-USB connector. It appears that nowadays all Chinese companies won't provide both things (Type-C + 3.5mm Headphone Jack) so...
Another confusing choice is the screen panel resolution, only HD+ (1440x720) instead of FHD+. Still, it is not a bad panel, with an excellent brightness and reasonably accurate colors, but considering the powerful Helio P23 a FHD+ panel wouldn't have been overkill for sure.
As regards the software, it runs on Android Nougat 7.1 (Oreo Update coming soon?) with no bloatware preinstalled. The low-res screen helps to keep the OS running super smooth due to the lower demand of resources, probably the fastest Mediatek device i have ever tested.
The device is GMS-certified and passes all SafetyNet tests. No viruses/malwares have been detected.
Of course it would have been unrealistic to see a lack of bugs on a Mediatek Device (sadly), and here is one. Lots of apps from the Play Store report the device as incompatible for some unknown reasons. Other than that, everything is perfect.
As regards its performance, as already said before, it is blazing fast considering the Mediatek SOC, and benchmarks are also quite positive.
Follow this link to check all benchmarks: https://imgur.com/a/UKCokeu
Excellent GPS Signal in both cases, indoors (left) and outdoors (right).
Average 4G signal reception with decent speeds, and the same applies to 3G networks. Unfortunately there is no WiFi AC support, but in WiFi N-mode 5GHz i am able to get the maximum speed from my internet connection.
Breaking news for Mediatek Devices followers. This S50 features a REAL dual camera, but only on the front. They do not work together, but one of them is wide-angle. Unfortunately, the back camera remains single, no real second camera sensor there. Still better than nothing, hopefully this odd marketing will end soon.
Anyway, the back camera is an OmniVision 16MP sensor that provides some decent shots, definitely superior compared to the messy Samsung 16MP found on some other devices, but i can notice a minor lack of focus. Here you can see some sample photos, others available on imgur directly.
Last, but not least, battery life. As already said for some other Helio P23 devices reviewed in the past, this SOC is really power-efficient compared to previous gen SOCs from Mediatek. Sure, the battery capacity is not low either, 5180mAh of declared battery capacity, but the hardware has to be optimized in order to use that capacity in the best way possible, and on this device it is perfect, near Qualcomm-based devices power efficiency.
The DOOGEE S50, really hard to say whether it can be considered as a S60 lower-tier device or not. The Helio P23 is slightly less powerful than a P25, and compared to the S60 it lacks Wireless Charging and NFC, but everything else is, in my opinion, superior. A 18:9 screen, decent cameras, great battery life, it is one of the best, if not THE BEST, rugged device i have ever tested, even though there are some confusing, and odd, choices like the lack of Type-C and the low-res screen.
I really hope to see Android Oreo, why not even with Treble support, coming in the next few months. It would be a pity to see a device with such a great potential, not receiving something essential in Q2 2018. DOOGEE, you can do it!
Recommended, as long as you are not a Type-C only geek
Device Rating: 9
Pros: Excellent Performance; Great Battery Life; High-End Build Quality
Cons: No Type-C; No WiFi AC; HD+ only screen​

Hi, Can anyone please help in providing offline update of Doogee S50. When I install the updates the mobile boot ups and error message comes. Also RAM is showing as 4GB instead of 6GB, looks like software bug....
Did:
1) settings > app > wireless update >storage > clear data and cache. Then reboot and try update again.
2) At reboot get "dead droid" with "Error".
It has been like this since the update was available from the OTA server. When will this be fixed?
Thanks.

Facing issues with the S50 screen since mid-July. The device has not been dropped or submerged in water.
I hope this is just an isolated issue but it is something you must be aware of.

Hi I'm looking to root my doogee s50. The automatic football software does not work and I can not find the twrp.Someone would have a solution?

Preciso de ajuda de como fazer Root no Doogee S50
Bom dia amigos blz.
Preciso de ajuda de como fazer o root no Doogee S50.
E se possível o twrp para o Doogee S50.

FYI: No OTA update yet (today is 2019.05.01), still original 7.1.1, with February 2018 Security patch :-/
I stop beleiving there will be any.

voland said:
FYI: No OTA update yet (today is 2019.05.01), still original 7.1.1, with February 2018 Security patch :-/
I stop beleiving there will be any.
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Unfortunately that's how most rugged devices are treated

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?

iOutdoor Polar 3 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD+ | MT6739 | 3GB | 32GB | Rugged

iOutdoor Polar 3 - Information & Reviews - 5.5" HD+ | MT6739 | 3GB | 32GB | Rugged
iOutdoor Polar 3
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Specs:
Dimensions: 158.8 x 73.9 x 12.5 mm
Weight: 224g (measured weight)
Chassis: Metal + Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6739WW
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1495 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8100 570MHz, Cores: 1
Network: 4G Cat.4 (150MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, IPS, 1440 x 720 pixels, 24 bit, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection:
Battery: 4000 mAh, Li-Polymer, with Wireless Charging
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Treble
Back Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP)
Front Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP)
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby, Dual-4G
Wi-Fi: a, b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.2
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass, NFC
Colors: Black, Red
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Official Website:
http://www.ioutdoor.cc/show_246.html
Reviews:
My own review: Post #2
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Review
Unboxing
The device comes with a rich accessories set, probably the most complete i have ever seen for a rugged smartphone with a pair of 3.5mm in-ear earphones since, as you may expect, this device comes with a 3.5mm Headphone Jack, a Glass Screen Protector, a Micro-USB to USB A cable, a red Micro-USB Cable and the usual standard 5V/2A USB Charger. No Quick Charge or Mediatek Pump Express is there.
Build Quality and Design
From a materials prospective, the device feels really solid and it is slim enough to be handled quite easily. The only downside i need to report is the SIM-Card Slot, it doesn't look completely flat when closed, probably due to the extra layer of insulation. Still, not having to deal with SIM-Card Tool is handy.
There does not seem to be any issue with third-party cables or headphones since both Micro-USB and 3.5mm Headphone Jack connectors are well-designed. Unfortunately there is no Type-C port.
What makes me mad about this device is the buttons layout. Why would you have the power button on the left side and a camera button on the right side? It is really confusing and out from any standard.
Connectivity and Software
Software-wise the device is actually well-made. It is not 100% stock Android but there are some really interesting and, in my opinion, useful features (no bloatware) that do not impact the experience. This type of customization comes at a cost though, old Security Patches, stuck at October 2018 and no OTA Updates are available yet (last check: 22th of Feb 2019).
The OS is certified and all hardware features seem to be properly recognized.
Wi-Fi Performance is also decent, the device is able to use my internet bandwidth completely with the 5.0GHz Network (802.11n only on this device).
Nothing to complain about its performance, it is really usable considering the low-end quad-core chipset. Here you can see some benchmarks.
Camera
Here you can see some samples shot using the primary rear camera, nothing special as expected, probably also interpolated but i can't be certain since the OS is able to hide all details about the camera sensor model.
Battery
Battery Life is not superb considering the 4000mAh battery (measured ~3910mAh) but this is probably due to the not so power-friendly chipset. An Helio P22 would have been ideal for this device.
Conclusions
Surely enough this is not a perfect smartphone but, considering the previous ones i have seen and/or reviewed, this is the most balanced i have ever reviewed. As long as the lack of a Type-C port + the inverted buttons layout does not bother you, i can easily recommend this device.
NOTE: Be careful with MT6739 devices! Just like what happened with the MT6737 chipset (using MT6737M instead of MT6737), some vendors are using the slowest MT6739 with a max CPU frequency of 1248MHz while others, like the one mentioned in this review, use the better model that goes up to 1495MHz. The difference is really noticeable (also the GPU is downclocked on the worse model) so please make sure to check some real-world screenshots before choosing a device with this chipset.
Overall Rating: 9-
Full-res Images Album: https://imgur.com/a/waXcuBn
Official Product Webpage: http://www.ioutdoor.cc/show_246.html​

Rom Availability?
Excellent review!!!
Is there any Rom availability?
I have this device for 2 months, has got stuck in boot loop, seller rejects warranty because I didn't keep the box and is hard to contact the official company in Chinese and the direct product page in the review is not working.

CUBOT X19 - Information & Reviews - 5.93" FHD+ | Helio P23 | 4GB | 64GB | 4000mAh

CUBOT X19 - Information & Reviews - 5.93" FHD+ | Helio P23 | 4GB | 64GB | 4000mAh
CUBOT X19
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Dimensions: 155.06 x 74.67 x 9.55 mm
Weight: 174g
Chassis: 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: 5.93 in, IPS, 2160 x 1080 pixels, 24 bit, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection:
Battery: 4000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Treble
Back Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels (16MP)
Front Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP)
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: Gradient
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Official Website:
https://www.cubot.net/smartphones/x19/
Reviews:
My own review: Post #2
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Review
Unboxing
After the good old X18 series (X18 and X18 Plus), CUBOT is back with a successor that seems to fill the gaps found on the previous gen. As usual, the device comes with a standard set of accessories: 1x 5V/2A Charger, 1x Type-C Cable, 1x SIM-Card Tray removal tool, 1x "Smoked" TPU Case and some paperwork.
Following the 2019 trend, also the X19 comes with gradient back plastic cover (non-removable) that, as you might expect, is able to create some nice (depending on your tastes) light effects. Still, since it is made of plastic, the result is not excellent.
Even though it is made of plastic, the device feels solid and there are no visible imperfections. For some unknown reasons, my unit is a dust magnet.
Thankfully the X19, even though it comes with a Type-C port, doesn't lack an Headphone Jack. Well Done CUBOT for not following bad marketing trends. The Type-C port is standard and doesn't require special/modified cables.
A Notification LED is here (located near the earpiece), and can be enabled/disabled from the settings menu.
Software
Software-wise the X19 is slightly disappointing to be honest. Unlike previous CUBOT devices, this one has been released with old Android Security Patches (October 2018), even after an OTA Update.
There is no bloatware preinstalled except a CUBOT S1 companion app that can be uninstalled, and the device runs really smooth with no noticeable bugs.
All sensors are there and properly recognized, but there is no NFC.
Benchmarks
Camera
The camera department is decent, with an OmniVision OV16880 sensor for the rear camera and an IMX219 for the front camera. Nothing to complain about the result, it fits in the area where other Mediatek smartphones are located, with the usual amount of noise and acceptable photo quality if some manual adjustments are made (like ISO 100).
Wi-Fi and 4G
As regards the Connectivity, the X19 comes with 802.11n Dual Band Wi-Fi and Dual 4G support. Signal reception is as good as it should be.
Battery Life
Battery Life is impressive, but i will post my results later since i am trying to measure the battery capacity properly in the long-term.
Results posted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79039259&postcount=3
Conclusions
The X19 is a great upgrade from the X18 series, it only lacks NFC and Wireless Charging to be declared as one of the most complete Helio P23 powered devices ever reviewed. Maybe with the X19 Plus this is going to change, let's hope so.
Do i recommend this device? Yes, but if CUBOT doesn't update the security patches in the upcoming weeks i will be forced to change my idea.
Overall Rating: 8.5
Full-res images: https://imgur.com/a/V9b9Fq0​

Battery Life
Finally, the battery results. It does seem to hold up perfectly considering the declared battery capacity.

Hi Alberto. Any news about security patches? Many thanks
Leonardo from Italy

How do you get into full menu and settings?
Hi Alberto,
Nice review. I have just bought one of these as a present, and cannot figure out how to get into a functioning settings menu! My home screen has only 7 buttons, not including a menu button. Then when I hit google, and google again, and then do 'more' I do get a sort of very restricted settings menu. When I finally get to hit 'About' all it gives me is the version, which is 9.31.8.21.arm64. There is no build number, and when I search settings for build number nothing is found. There are also no controls of applications, it seems like there is no way of changing brightness, there is no way of changing the google assistant...
Am I missing something obvious and being stupid? This is my first Android phone. But I have several Android tablets and they all worked fine, allowed me to get proper settings panels, and to (for instance) use F-Droid.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is there, by the way, any version of Lineage that is safe to install on this? Or any other ROM you would recommend? And can you advise what to use to root it, if you think that will help?
Pierre