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myphone a888 review

myphone a888 reviewMay 7, 2013 by Mark Marcelo

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MyPhone A888 Duo

MyPhone A888 Duo Review

Now discounted at Php6,390, the MyPhone A888 Duo is actually a fairly competitive budget Android smartphone worth considering. It was actually launched locally last December and has gained quite a following since then. According to the MyPhone sales representatives during the MyPhone A919i launch, this was actually one of their best sellers. We ended up getting one so that we can do a quick review.

MyPhone A888 Duo Spec Sheet

• 1GHz Mediatek MT6577 Dual core processor
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB internal storage, expandable storage up to 32GB
• 4.5-inch qHD IPS Display, 960 x 540 pixels
• 8.0-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus and LED flash
• 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
• 720p HD video recording
• Dual sim, dual standby
• 3G, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, TV Out
• 1,800 mAh battery
• Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich

Design: Slim, light, and glossy

MyPhone has been following a noticeable design philosophy since they introduced their first line-up of smartphones. We’ve been getting mostly devices that have glossy plastic chassis and are relatively thin and light compared to competitors. Of course we can’t miss the ever-so-familiar Philippine map at the back of the device as well.

Here are some photos:

Go Philippines! Hehe

Even the battery is branded, lol.

There is still love/hate reaction when it comes to MyPhone’s Philippine map design at the back. According to some people from MyPhone, it is the first Filipino mobile phone brand and that’s the reason why a map is seen on their phones. Personally, I find it cool. It makes me feel proud than I’m a Filipino. If you like the MyPhone A888 Duo but hate the map, buy a jellycase or a hard case. Like this one:

Black Jelly Case

Display: Not HD but quite competitive

Unlike the MyPhone A919i and A919, the A888 Duo has a 4.5 inch qHD IPS LCD screen with 960 x 540 resolution. It’s not HD but at least the over-all user experience is not sluggish compared to other phones that packed their 5-inch displays with HD but had underpowered processors. Personally we think qHD is the sweet spot for many Android buyers out there.

Performance: Average

We’ve been using this phone for a week now and we can say that it offers a pretty standard/average Android ICS experience. Stutters and lags are unavoidable especially when you have multiple apps open or if you’re playing graphics intensive games. Just so you know, the MyPhone A888 Duo scored 6,366 on the Antutu Benchmark Score Test.

When it comes to gaming you’re better off sticking to casual games like Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, or Candy Crush. Those titles will run smoothly. We tried playing Dead Trigger and there was a noticeable lag haunting us throughout our play.

Camera: Decent!

The 8-megapixel shooter with autofocus and LED flash on the MyPhone A888 Duo was actually surprisingly pleasant! Despite the lack of BSI, it still managed to take respectable photos even in low light. Here are some sample shots:

Outdoor

Flowers. Yay.

Living room

Battery Life: Enough for the Average User

Having a 1,800 mAh battery on the MyPhone A888 Duo may not have enough juice for heavy users but for an average user this is adequate. With light to moderate use (occasional social networking, browsing, e-mail, and rare gaming), the MyPhone A888 Duo lasted us the whole day. However once we started getting our game groove on over-all battery life plunged drastically.

Verdict: Good smartphone… 6 months ago

The MyPhone A888 was a great buy 6 months ago. However it’s totally different today. Even at the discounted price of Php6,390 it faces stiff competition from the quad-core Cherry Mobile Flame or other Android ICS phones priced below Php5,000.

That’s the problem with technology. There will always be a faster, better, and more improved phone compared to what you have in your hands. You will get outdated. You will get old. Deal with it or else you’ll end up forking out cash on a quarterly basis, hehe.



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Nokia Asha 501 Quick Review : Five Reasons to Choose It Over Cheap Android Phones

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Nokia Asha 501 Quick Review : Five Reasons to Choose It Over Cheap Android Phones

Nokia Asha 501 Dual SIM variant is now officially available at all Nokia Stores and authorized retail outlets across the country. The handset sells for only Php 4,490 and is available in five colors, namely, Red, Cyan, Black, Yellow, and White.

Now, I know what you're thinking. There are many affordable Android smartphones out in the market with similar SRP; Why would anyone want to choose Nokia Asha 501 over those? Well, let me give you five reasons why.
1. Extremely long battery life - One of the biggest weaknesses of most Android phones is that they have terribly short uptime. And some of the cheap ones won't even last a whole day on a full charge. Nokia Asha 501 delivers up to a whopping 26 days of standby time, 17 hours of talk time and 56 hours of music playback. This is a handset that you won't have to charge in the middle of the day in your office if you leave home with it having 100% battery.

2. Solid Construction and Innovative Design - Big compromises on design and materials usually make low price possible for entry-level Android phones. With Nokia Asha 501, you get a gorgeous monoblock polycarbonate construction similar to what we see on the high-end Lumia line. The phone also flaunts a swappable back cover, which means that you can change its color depending on your mood or to match your outfit. Oh, and did I mention that its display is protected by scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass for enhanced durability?

3. Easy Swap Port for SIM 2 - Nokia Asha 501, like some affordable Droids, is a Dual SIM Dual Standby device. But what makes it different from all of them is that it features Nokia's patentedEasy SIM Swap technology, which lets you put, remove or replace the second SIM without having to turn off the handset or pull out the battery. If you use more than two SIM cards, I'm sure you'll appreciate this innovation.

4. Intuitive User Interface - If you're a big Nokia fan, you should know that Nokia Asha 501's UI is very similar to that of Nokia N9's MeeGo operating system. You'll see a grid showing all app icons and a timeline of everything that you've done on the handset as well as social media updates from your friends. Want a quick demo? Here's a video of Mr. Mike Smith, Nokia Philippines' Product Manager, showing us Nokia Asha 501's hardware and explaining some of the key features of its OS, the Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.0:

5. If You Don't Want to be Like Everyone Else - Let's face it. Android handsets truly dominate the market these days making them the top of mind option for a lot of consumers. Now, if you're the type of budget-conscious user who doesn't like blindly following trends or jumping on bandwagons, then you might want to check out Nokia Asha 501 and own a phone that's as unique and fun as you.

Of course, to be fair, there are also many reasons to choose a cheap Android phone over Nokia Asha 501. For one, you get more applications on the Android platform and there's a bigger community of Android users to help you with your customizations and tweaks. Also, Android phones - even the most affordable ones these days - generally have higher technical specifications versus the innards of even the most expensive Asha phone.
What I'm trying to achieve here is to show you that it's wrong to just casually proclaim that any Android phone is superior to any Asha handset from Nokia in all departments because clearly, the Asha line - especially Nokia Asha 501 - has its own charms and comes replete with a few features that are better than what you'll get on an Android device in the same price echelon.

reblogged from http://www.techpinas.com/2013/07/nokia-asha-501-quick-review-five.html

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