Flagship Phone 2014 [ Local Edition ]

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Flagship Phone 2014 [ Local Edition ]


Disclaimer : These are personal reviews, our opinions may vary.
I do not own any of these phone, my opinions are based from its initial specifications
and basically from my research.


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Specs Comparison Table

Phone	MyPhone Agua Cyclone	Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2	Star Mobile Diamond X1	Cloudfone Thrill 530QX
Display size (inches)	5.0-inch qHD IPS LCD display	5-inch IPS OGS, full HD display	6.0-inches HD IPS Display	5.3-inch IPS qHD glass display
Screen Resolution	960 x 540	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
PPI		441	432	373
Chipset	MediaTek MT6582M	MediaTek MT6592	MediaTek MT6592	MediaTek MT6589M
Processor	1.3Ghz Quad-core	1.7GHz Octa-core	1.7GHz Octa-core	1.26GHz Quad-core
GPU	Mali-400	Mali-450MP	Mali450-MP4	PowerVR SGX 544MP
RAM	1GB	2GB	2GB	1GB
Android version	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Storage	4GB internal storage	16GB storage	8GB Internal Storage	4GB Internal Storage
Expandable storage	Yes, expandable via MircoSD up to 32GB	Yes, expandable via microSD up to 64GB	Yes, expandable via microSD up to 64GB	Yes, expandable via microSD up to 32GB
SIM	micro SIM	micro SIM	micro SIM	micro SIM
Size (mm)	146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2	146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35	142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm	157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3 mm
Weight (g)	163	160	145	145
Colours	Black, White	Black (?)	Black (?)	Black, White
Rear Camera sensor	8 megapixel rear facing camera with autofocus and flash	18-megapixel BSI camera with autofocus	18.0-megapixels primary camera with Autofocus, Flash, and BSI	12.0-megapixels rear-facing camera with autofocus and LED flash
LED Flash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front camera sensor	2.0 MP	8.0 MP	8.0 MP	5.0 MP
Battery capacity (min)	2000	2000	2300	4500

MyPhone Agua Cyclone specs:

1.3GHz Quad Core MediaTek 6582M processor
Mali 400 graphics
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage expandable via MircoSD up to 32GB
5-inch qHD IPS LCD display (960 x 540 pixels)
8 megapixel rear facing camera with autofocus and flash
2 megapixel front facing camera
HSPA+, WiFi, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth, USB On-The-Go (OTG)
Dual SIM, Dual standby
GPS, A-GPS
2,000 mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jellybean
SRP: Php 6,998


IMO :
The whole specification is not bad for its price.
But considering its release, this one's outdated.
RAM and Processor's core & speed is on balance, making it's performance good.
Battery Life is measly 2000mAh compare to its competitors.
Consider buying this if you are a MyPhone Fan, low on cash but still want a phone with a nice specification.
This one is for you.

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Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2 specs:
1.7GHz MediaTek Octa-core processor
Mali 450-MP
2GB RAM
5-inch IPS OGS, full HD display, Dragontrail glass protection, 1920 x 1080 resolution
Dual SIM (one micro SIM, one regular SIM)
16GB storage, expandable via microSD up to 64GB
18-megapixel BSI camera with autofocus
8-megapixel front camera
GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS
OTG ready
WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi direct
2000mAh battery
Android Jelly Bean 4.2
Priced at Php 12,999


IMO :
This one's for Selfie-lords and Techy-savages alike.
It has a nice 18mp bsi rear and 8mp cam front. Selfie all you like!
Dragontail glass are nice too. Guaranteed scratch resistant. (But still prone to breakage if dropped.)
It has an octa-core processor so expect lightning fast processing speed matching with its 2Gb RAM.
Battery is also meh, but considering the RAM and processor. You can't complain. I don't think you'll drain battery fast anyway.
This one's deserves lot for its price.

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Starmobile Diamond X1 Specs :
1.7GHz Octa-core MediaTek Processor
2GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage, Expandable up to 64GB via microSD Card
6.0-inches HD IPS Display, Scratch Resistant Glass
18.0-megapixels primary camera with Autofocus, Flash, and BSI
8.0-megapixels secondary camera with BSI
Dual 3G SIM, Dual Standby
3G, HSPA+, WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, GPS, aGPS
Yamaha Speakers
Android Jelly Bean 4.2
2,300mAh Battery
Priced at Php 13,990

IMO :
This one's a rival for CM Cosmos Z2, its specs is quite of those imported brand phones, its design? Premium.
Just looking at it makes me wanna buy it, well that's just me.
Specs? Almost same with CM's flagship, with the exception of one thing...
What really makes you wanna buy it than CM's flagship is the featured Yamaha Speakers, if that doesn't get you an eargasm, I don't know what else's pleases you.


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Cloudfone Thrill 530QX Specs :
1.2GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
4GB Internal Storage, expandable via microSD Card
5.3-inch IPS qHD glass display
12.0-megapixels rear-facing camera with autofocus and LED flash
5.0-megapixels front-facing camera
WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, 3G, HSPA+ Bluetooth, GPS/aGPS
Android Jelly Bean 4.2
4500mAh Battery
Comes with free USB OTG cable
Priced at Php 9,990

IMO :
One thing I'd say about this device, you'll buy it for its battery life!
I don't like its design, but again, that's just me. I like my phone to be..premium-looking (just look above phones)
For its price, specifications are pretty, meh. 1.2ghz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM is sooo 2013!
Cloudfone, why u no update?


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Some facts that worth noting about picking the right phone for you :

More Battery = More Efficiency
Not necessarily. Say your battery is 4000mAh. Wow big deal, but your RAM is only 512mb and a dual core processor.
It's much wise to buy a phone with a decent processor and RAM size than a high battery capacity.
Battery life also depends on performance. Performance depends on RAM and Processor.


Is this phone really what I need?


For Normal User with the budget :
If you are a user with a little money, you can skip these local brands and buy something "Branded" like Samsung or Sony Xperia.


For Normal User with a little low on cash :
If these phones doesn't fit for your budget there are always something much cheaper, less performing android phones.
But it doesn't mean they're not capable of fitting your needs.


For Enthusiast :
If you are an enthusiast, I'm pretty sure you like "Selfies", pick a phone with a decent rear camera and a not so bad front camera.
At the same time, at least dual core processor, 1GB RAM, and 1500mAh battery.


For Gamers :
Combination of RAM, Battery, Cores & Multi-touch Support.


An android phone with 1GB RAM, 2000mAh battery and QuadCore Processor but with only 2-point touch support isn't a good gaming phone.
Pick a phone with atleast 5-point multi touch and 1GB RAM.



Is rooting for everyone?
A lot of people wants their phone rooted, is it really necessary?
The answer is NO, rooting is recommended for those who really know what they're doing.
If you are new to android it is highly recommended not to root your android phone, yet.
If you want to root your phone just because you want to change the looks of your phone, there's always another way for it.
This same goes with a Custom ROM, it's not recommended for everyone, as it may result to a "Brick".



Is Local Brands is as good as Imported brands?
Local Brands aren't exactly "Local Brands", wala pa ko nababalitaang Android Phone na gawa talaga mismo dito sa Pinas or even gawa ng Pinoy. They are Re-brand from another company, mostly these manufacturers are from India. Cherry Mobile, StarMobile and MyPhone. For all I know, Cloudfone is a rebrand of Huawei. So technically, these Local Brands are also Imported.
I believe people call known brands as imported brands.

Local Brand vs. Imported Brand

Specifications : You can't complain here, in technical specification, they are the same.
Quality : Top-notch products are best at quality, so I'd say Imported Brands has better quality.
Price : Obviously Imported Products are much expensive, you are not just buying the product, you are also buying its brand name.

 

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