This comparison will evaluate devices in the 10" form factor family. It will also attempt to objectively compare four of the most popular tablet devices currently on the market. Comparisons based on internet research and in hand observation.
As of December 11, 2012
Device Price Points: (Not the focus but may guide decision making ---- lowest price posted from Amazon, Cnet, and/or Manufacturer)
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T -
32 GB = $449
64 GB = $549
Mobile Dock = $128-$150
(Cellular Service enabled models also available for additional cost)
Technical Specs:
OS = Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 (Jelly Bean 4.1 OTA update also available)
Dimensions = 10.35 x 7.12 x 0.33 (263 x 180.8 x 8.5 mm)
Weight = 21.09 .oz / 598g / 1.32 lbs
Display = 10.1" / 1920 x 1200 pixels / 224 ppi / Super IPS+ LCD (178° wide viewing angles / Outdoor Readability)
Processor = NVIDIA Tegra 3 T33 Quad core, @1.6 GHzCortex-A9
GPU = ULP GeForce 12-core GPU
Memory = 1GB of DDR3 RAM
Storage = 32 / 64 GB
Camera = Front - 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Rear - 2 MP
Video Recording @[email protected]
Battery Life Expectancy =
9.5 hours; 25Wh Li-polymer Battery
14 hours pad with dock; 25Wh(pad) + 19.5Wh(dock) Li-polymer Battery
The TF700 is definitely a device that could be improved perfomance wise out of the box. Couple that with the fact that many report that they receive physically defective devices upon delivery and you have a skeptical situation. One could consider these issues superficial though since Asus as a manufacturer has proven that issues will be addressed both with hardware as well as software. Whether it be through Over The Air Operating System updates, through issuing free dongles to remedy gps issues (Tranformer Prime), or replacement of defective units, Asus has created a reputation for being customer oriented. Not to mention the onslaught of developer support from sites such as XDA developers. There are many who report that they own the perfect laptop replacement after a few tweaks readily available in forums and the internet. With the dock that offers a mouse pad, qwerty keyboard with built-in hot keys and short cuts, full USB 2.0 port, SD Card slot, and additional battery life, this device screams production and performance. With its competitive hardware components and continually improving software feature set, the infinity can be a very easy buy for consumers.
Resources:
http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transfor...om/asus_transformer_pad_infinity_700-4606.php
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-Transformer-Pad-Infinity-TF700T_id7359/fullspecs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72e9xJBSfJ4 - Transformer Infinity VS. Surface
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp_4eVpax9Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYnsNLN9its
Samsung Google Nexus 10 -
16 GB = $399
32 GB = $499
Technical Specs:
OS = Android Jelly Bean 4.2
Dimensions = 263.9 x 177.6 x 8.9 mm (10.39 x 6.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight = 603 g (1.33 lb)
Display = 10.055" / 2560x1600 pixels / 300 ppi / True RGB Real Stripe PLS
Processor = Dual-core Cortex-A15 @1.7 GHz
GPU = Mali-T604
Memory = 2GB RAM
Storage = 16 / 32 GB
Camera = Front - 5 MP, 2592х1936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Rear - 1.9 MP
Video Recording @1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
Battery Life Expectancy = 9000 mAh Lithium polymer battery Up to 9 h (multimedia)
The Nexus 10 sports some very compelling machinery, equipment, and software integration through the impressive google environment. In my opinion, if and/or when this line gets that external storage compartment and detachable fully functional key board it would be an obvious selection without hesitation. Until then, I could only view this as a powerfully interesting entertainment device. Please do not misinterpret and think that I am not recommending this tablet. With its best in business screen resolution, front facing speakers, brand new Android OS (which deserves its own discussion - http://www.android.com/whatsnew/), this elite devise would be an excellent purchase decision. This device is new and may even get a new additions such as a keyboard dock type thing or extra software feature upgrades.
Resources:
http://www.google.com/nexus/10/
http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface-5082.php
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Microsoft-Surface-RT_id7181
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KwWtYY4tN4 - Nexus 10 VS. iPad 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1duu5Ro2xY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKvMhM2A5NY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVsnq2-fgoA - part 1 of 3 part review
Tablet Comparison / Usage Analysis
Microsoft Surface RT
32 GB = $590
64 GB = $699
Touch Cover = $142
OS = Windows (RT)
Dimensions = 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight = 680.4 g (1.50 lb)
Display = 10.60 "/ 1366 x 768 pixels / 148 ppi / TFT capacitive touchscreen
Processor = NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 @1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9
GPU = ULP GeForce @ 520MHz
Memory = 2GB RAM
Storage = 32/64 GB
Camera = Front - 1.2MP,
Rear - 1.2 MP
Video Recording @[email protected]
Battery Life Expectancy = standard battery, Li-Ion (31.5 Wh) Up to 8 h
Although it has some impressive quantitative hardware components and qualitative software features, I would say the Surface is too early in development, so to speak, to consider it a contender at its current configuration and feature set. There are currently not enough apps supporting this new OS and interface. The new environment may also be a turn off because of the learning curve involved in championing such a new piece of equipment. I expect Microsoft to be competitive in this field in the very near future despite the fact that the company is still establishing itself in this market. As a mobile laptop replacement this device is an option. It has a detachable keyboard option that connects directly to the tablet as well as a Built-in kickstand for easily positioning the device while working or enjoying videos.
Resources:
http://www.microsoft.com/Surface/en...//www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface-5082.php
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Microsoft-Surface-RT_id7181
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgEabHck3Gg - Surface VS. iPad VS. Nexus 10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmxqm8Qii-E - Review
Apple iPad 4
16 GB = $499
32 GB = $599
64 GB = $699
(Cellular Service enabled models also available for additional cost)
OS = Apple IOS 6
Dimensions = 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight = 680.4 g (1.50 lb)
Display = 9.70 "/ 2048-by-1536 / 264ppi / LED-backlit IPS - Retina Display
Processor = Dual-core Apple A6X @1.4 GHz
Memory = 1GB RAM
Storage = 16/32/64 GB
Camera = Front - 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels,
Rear - 1.2 MP
Video Recording @[email protected]
Battery Life Expectancy =
Standard battery, Li-Po 11,560 mAh (42.5 Wh) Up to 10 h
The iPad is an extremely popular device that is very well integrated with the Apple IOS and the "user-friendly" Apple eco system. Combine that with the fact there are hundeds of thousands of third party application and hardware developments that enhance this devices experience and you have a very compelling piece of equipment. It is evident though that the market for this device can be very appealing to some but may not accommodate the technological desires of individuals (other than apple developers) who wish to have the freedom to customize, control, and expand with their device beyond what is proprietary to apple. In the realm of marketing, the strategy that Apple employs is brilliant in regard to its devices and proprietary components. This trend is detrimental to consumerism though. One major drawback to the iPad is the price tag one must pay to own such a premier device. For that same price, you can buy a device such as the Nexus 10 that has twice the storage at that price point and arguably better hardware/software features in many areas.
Resources:
http://www.apple.com/ipad/overview/http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_4_wi_fi-5072.php
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-4_id7547 - Review
Conclusions:
Between the three with true HD display (iPad, TF700, Nexus), one has to question how noticeable the difference actually is in casual viewing experiences. Without close scrutiny, it is difficult to notice enough of a difference to eliminate any of the three due to display quality. The law of diminishing returns comes to mind when comparing the viewing experience between them.
It is worth noting that the iPad generally received slightly better reviews in the realm of graphics and on screen image quality.
Also the Surface was dismissed from competition during the weigh-ins when it comes to display.
It is my determination that the iPad falls short because it lacks the dynamic nature of other alternatives while being more expensive, less compatible to other Eco-systems, and at times inferior in the realm of software/hardware features. I will add though that there is something to be said for the stability of the iPad and the IOS integration. Probably the smoothest overall graphical user interface experience among this group of devices.
While being a prospective future pioneer in the tablet market, the surface falls short in my eyes ddue to lack of apps, ancient display, and no real appeal currently other than the Windows OS that has yet to be proven on a tablet. Time will tell and I am interested to see the business and enterprise implications of a portable tablet windows environment.
I think the Nexus 10 does win out Spec for Spec, however in terms of functionality, the TF700 may have a slight competitive edge because of the dock and additional ports. The cameras on the Infinity are also the best among the mentioned tablets.
There are other topics of consideration not covered here such as Bluetooth 4.0 compatibility and included / native software. None should be deal makers or breakers in any direction but please feel free to recommend improvements/corrections to this comparison.
Related
The Viewsonic 10 inch "G-Tablet" discussed in the link below ($349 from Sears) has the Nividia dual core 1ghz Tegra 2 processor. It sounds like it has pretty decent hardware but lacking in software due to not being an official Google product and having a poor performing UI.
http://androidandme.com/2010/11/tabl...sears-for-379/
Viewsonic G-Tablet specs include:
NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual ARM cortex (1Ghz)
Capacitive Multi-Touch/Multi Tasking panel
10.1” 1024 X 600 TFI LCD Screen
512 MB RAM, Mass Memory 16 GB
Mini USB x 1; Full size USB x 1
1.3MP Front –Facing Webcam
Earphone x 1
Micro SD card slot
2 x 1 W speaker
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
G sensor/Light sensor
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3500mAh/7.4V Li-polymer Battery Life 8-10 Hours
Slim design (267 x 173 x 14.3mm) Wt. 820 Grams
Buttons: Home/Back/Menu/Volume/Power
OS / Android 2.2
Headphone Jack
Built in Microphone
"Original information out of Viewsonic said this device would cost over $500, but Sears is selling a WiFi-only version that lacks the sim-card slot of the more expensive model. Some overseas models were also reported to include 1 GB of RAM, but the Sears unit is shipping with 512 MB RAM."
"The good news is that this tablet comes with Android 2.2, but that might be there the fun ends. This tablet was not certified by Google so it lacks all the Google Mobile Services including the official Android Market. Thankfully you can still sideload apps and alternative markets like SlideME."
You can buy the "G-tablet" here: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1 Use the zoom feature on the picture to get a really good close up of the device buttons and LEDs etc. I like the clean and simple look. Three buttons is nice too and the Wifi only will work perfectly with a tethering Nexus One. At $380 it is ~$120 cheaper than the equivalent iPad.
I think this would be a good candidate for dev support to take advantage of the hardware to root and optimize for 10" display. If developers are interested in rocking this device I am definitely picking one up.
Do you think developers would work with this device?
I have already purchased Infinity, but its through the Amazon so have still potential to return. The overall company reputation wise ASUS is superior to Huawei but with some of the issues on Infinity (which all seem to be fixable but whether they be fixed is another topic). Is anyone else considering Huawei's Mediapad 10 FHD as alternative?
Followings are the spec from http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mediapad_10_fhd-4587.php
GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA
4G Network LTE
Announced 2012, February
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, Q3
BODY Dimensions 8.8 mm thickness
Weight 598 g
DISPLAY Type IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 1920 x 1200 pixels, 10.0 inches (~226 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
SOUND Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes, with stereo speakers
MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 32GB
Internal 8 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
DATA GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Speed HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA; LTE
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, with A2DP, EDR
USB Yes
CAMERA Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Geo-tagging
Video Yes, 1080p
Secondary Yes, 1.3 MP
FEATURES OS Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Huawei K3V2
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz K3
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser HTML5, Adobe Flash
Radio No
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Colors White
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Talk
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
- MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264 player
- Organizer
- Voice memo
- Predictive text input
BATTERY Standard battery, Li-Ion
Stand-by
Talk time
Here is the video
http://youtu.be/yM9TlNjJ-ss
- This does not use Tegra 3; therefore, no TegraZone for those who wants to play games from TegraZone. However, according to several sites Huawei's quadcore can be up to 30-40% faster than the Tegra 3 with GPU possessing 16 or 18 cores compared to Tegra 3's 12 cores.
- In addition, this is the first android tablet with 2GB of RAM.
- It will have HD screen.
- Downside is 8GB of internal storage. With OS installed I am not sure how much left. Though I saw one site said it has 16 GB space, which is still small but with that I can go as long as it supports 32 or 64 microSD with full speed.
Infinity's performance is most likely restricted by I/O, which may or may not be related to Tegra 3. So better spec CPU/GPU and RAM may not necessary solve the issue. Quite frankly, better performance on CPU/GPU are just speculation and I have not seen official benchmarks (remember GPU on A5X has only 4 cores but superior to the Tegra 3 so #s of cores does not equate to the performance).
My honest hope is that ASUS realize this as potential competition/threat and decides to really fix existing issues on infinity to show what its true power is. Overall, I am truly impressed with infinity where it runs it run extremely smooth without lag, but when I/O issue kicks in that's when things are really noticeable.
What do you all think?
HoushaSen said:
I have already purchased Infinity, .....
GENERAL =2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA
4G Network LTE
Announced 2012, February
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, Q3
BODY Dimensions 8.8 mm thickness
Weight 598 g
DISPLAY Type IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
- Downside is 8GB of internal storage. With OS installed I am not sure how much left. Though I saw one site said it has 16 GB space, which is still small but with that I can go as long as it supports 32 or 64 microSD with full speed.
What do you all think?
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>>have edited the QUIOTED section = for few points to consider::
So lets deal with GENERAL (higher level) topics:
Asus = is generally regarded as "APPLE" of Asia ! Infact if you have the Infinity packing etc ,,, and if ever you have had got ANY APPLE prodcuts , you will see HOW ASUS is 'copying' apple's PACKAGING ... down the the user manual 'envelope' and cables/connectors > let along come up with NEAR APPLE SPECS ( unlike someone esle jsut downright COPYING & and using Apples ha/w parts that they msfger ,,, etc etc
Am no teckie geek (to all teckie > bows .. hail to ya guys...) but I have been using laptops since 1980s ... tablets since the first IPAD ...and so in last 23 yrs haveing travelled 6 Millions ((3 million each with 2 MAJOR airlines FF programs)) > so yes lots of travelling stories of 'broken hardware' when u needed it MOST !!!..........>>>so just some background of where I am based my views >>>>
>>>HowWai (partdon the PUN!) .....often is cheap and nasty is often reffered in manylands as "HAY_WAY" or mind of its OWN!!! so if the specs are to be 'beleived' then at best you will get 2G in place to 3G ,,,, and LTE = based on CHINA TELECOM and maybe not to GSM standards ............blah blah ....(not to mention several CODE/HACK issues thats lots of teckie pple have talked about etc etc....)
>screen = IPS ( seems lot older tech - out of copyright specs is what u get) not the IPS+PLUS
I have been using IPS panel laptops (Thinkpad T60&T61P) since 2007 ... they are shear DELIGHT to view most movies and show PPTS = best best tool to have ... but the IPS+PLUS = like 1000 times better !!
> Cheap PLASTIC backing ( which often distourts and causes HARDWARE failure ( epsecially if u backacker on long trips like me) I prefer a SOLID BACKING ie metal backing (( thats why APPLE and ASUS = did theirs that way!! and SAMSUNG is finding that out fast in their GALAXY ranges)............
Sorry no offence to the ANY of the msfgers , but just some of my personal observations. I have had the ATT tablets from H'ai and after exchanging 12 of them in 6mths , and endless 'tech' issues ( not to mentioned some TECH support tired to do REMOTE LOGIN (without asking for permission first) after i logged in a SUPPORT call..... and finding ' applets/java scripts (to capture my password) ' installed by that guy ----- DONT GIVE ME MUCH comfort ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, if not raging MAD !!! you get what you PAY FOR = true here )
So even if you disregard these teckie guy's stupidity ........... ASUS = still rocks in everyway ... Their Specs + Warranty ; Exchange + Tech Support + XDA develeopers acess ............
IMHO ASUS makes it no brainer !! .....:highfive:
>Buying anything from shady chinese company
Also, I've heard bad reviews about Huawei before.
Ausmike said:
>>have edited the QUIOTED section = for few points to consider::
So lets deal with GENERAL (higher level) topics:
>>>HowWai (partdon the PUN!) .....often is cheap and nasty is often reffered in manylands as "HAY_WAY" or mind of its OWN!!! so if the specs are to be 'beleived' then at best you will get 2G in place to 3G ,,,, and LTE = based on CHINA TELECOM and maybe not to GSM standards ............blah blah ....(not to mention several CODE/HACK issues thats lots of teckie pple have talked about etc etc....)
>screen = IPS ( seems lot older tech - out of copyright specs is what u get) not the IPS+PLUS
I have been using IPS panel laptops (Thinkpad T60&T61P) since 2007 ... they are shear DELIGHT to view most movies and show PPTS = best best tool to have ... but the IPS+PLUS = like 1000 times better !!...
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Please guide me were I can read more about IPS+PLUS, cant find any when I google it.
an elaborated spec comparison between the two new tablets Acer Iconia B1-A71 and Lenovo IdeaTab A2107, to find out which one will be a good buying decision for you. Have a look at it below!
Dimensions & Weight: While Iconia B1-A72 carries a dimension of 197.4 x 128.5 x 11.3 mm and weighs in at 320 grams, IdeaTab A2107 measures a dimension of 192 x 122 x 11.5 mm and a weight of around 400 grams, which makes the latter quite heavy.
Display: Both the tablets fare equally on the display front with 7 inch capacitive multi-touch displays with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.
Processor: In this segment, the Acer offering comes with a 1.2GHz dual core MediaTek processor. Whereas, the Lenovo offering is equipped with a comparatively lower 1GHz Cortex A9 processor.
Operating System: When it comes to OS, Iconia B1-A71 scores an upper arm with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system out of the box as compared to IdeaTab A2107, which is flavored with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform.
Notably, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is equipped with features including Project Butter, enhanced accessibility with new APIs, support for International users with bi-directional text support, other language support, expandable and contractible notifications, resizble app widgets, live wallpaper preview, high resolution contact photos, improved Android Beam and Wi-Fi network.
Camera: In terms of camera optics, IdeaTab A2107 fares well with a 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera for video calling. On the other hand, Iconia B1 lacks a main camera while houses a 0.3MP front camera.
Storage: In this segment, the Lenovo offering scores more as it comes in three variants - 4GB/8GB/16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM and a micro SD card slot.
In comparison, the Acer tablet comes with 8GB onboard storage, 512MB RAM and a micro SD card slot supporting up to 32GB expandable storage.
Connectivity: Both the tablets come with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and micro USB support. Further, IdeaTab A2107 comes with dual SIM support, hence will offer 3G connectivity, which is missing in the Aser offering.
Battery: Iconia B1-A71 is loaded with a 2,710 mAh, the Lenovo offering is powered by 3,550 mAh battery. While, the later battery is technically found to be more powerful than the former, however both the companies claim that the devices will provide up to 8 hours of battery backup. Well, that can be checked only when we receive the tablet for review.
Price: In the pricing segment, Acer has priced the tablet attractively at Rs 7,999 and Lenovo has priced its offering at Rs 13,495.
Verdict
Being budget tablets from leading manufacturers, both Acer Iconia B1 and Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 have decent specifications, thereby making it tough for the consumers to choose. However, each of the two tablets offer some important specs that are lacking in the opponent.
If the concern is on a low priced tablet without any voice calling facility, the Acer tablet with a faster dual core processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean experience could be a better option.
However, if the concern is on SIM support, better backup, a rear camera and increased storage options, the dual SIM IdeaTab A2107 should be the right choice.
bought the B1-A71 today, and i am quite satisfied with it's performance for a dual core tablet in 8k budget, and the battery life is pretty good on the first run, doesn't get hot on hours of usage, and the expandable storage does support 32GB cards.
parthpatels007 said:
bought the B1-A71 today, and i am quite satisfied with it's performance for a dual core tablet in 8k budget, and the battery life is pretty good on the first run, doesn't get hot on hours of usage, and the expandable storage does support 32GB cards.
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could you please give us information, how long is the battery life on normal usage (with wifi on) doing browsing, gaming, etc?
Go Acer FTW.
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Bought it - arrives tomorrow
Acer B1-A71 - The main use for this tablet is as an extended e-reader and in-car computer AIO. I've been expecting for a long time something like this - it has all the connectivity that I'm interested of, it's pretty light and is cheap - meaning that I can turn it inside out without being afraid of losing too much money.
Would be interesting to see on XDA a section for this tablet or for the "cheap" tablets.
I'll post my review here, if someone is interested.
LE after unboxing and first use of the tablet:
About the package: nice and well packed. Inside you'll find a quick guide flyer, warranty manual in all european languages, an international warranty passport, the USB charger (in the EU version it comes with the most common stardard plug), the USB cable and, ofcourse, the tablet.
First look impression: nice tablet, but just way to big black border around the screen (in all is like a 9 inches tablet with a 7 inches screen, just to give you an idea) and all this black border is like a finger prints magnet. It's thick enough to give you a well build device impression and has enough weight to be difficult to hold it by a corner, but with both hands it feels lighter. It has indeed a "crunching" sound if you apply pressure or twist it by the angles and it has a default of design - near the volume rocker it has a bump under the blue line. On my blog you'll see some photos.
The display it's a wow factor for me! Yes, it's a little washed but it's clear, it's like my phone's display (and LG O3D has a 220 dpi display) ad for now I have not noticed any irregularities. The touch screen it's responsive, quick and responsive even if sometimes you'll have to kick twice the same onscreen button.
How it moves? Smooth - till now, with no apps installed, even if the available amount of RAM, with no app running, is only of 160 Mb. Maybe with some rooting and fast reboot we'll have some 100 MB extra. The default browser application (because is installed Chrome browser also) is loading fast pages -those few that I've tried. Youtube is loading also fast the videos and I've noticed that loads the videos with the highest resolution available - it might be my impression.
One thing that I don't like it is that the screen rotation is lagging about a second - but I'm sure that with some root and build.prop editing it can be fixed.
Available space with no app installed is 5.12 Gb.
Camera - it's a bit NO! Even if it is used for video chatting, at 0.3 Mpx is scandalous how grainy it is - too much noise in the image.
The battery - can't say much on it. It came with 29% and in about 25 minutes of powering on and configuring the tablet (with WiFi connected), some demo with browser and youtube, it lost only 1%. And in charging - in 10 minutes or so it got from 28% to 42%.
Overall - I am pleased with this tablet. For my needs it's more than OK. It remains to try out the GPS and bluetooth. I'll keep you informed.
Elephone P4000 Unboxing & FIrst Impressions: 5" MTK6735 4400mAh $140USD Phone!
Elephone has released the Elephone P4000, another large battery phone to compete with the Mlais MX Base. CHeck out my unboxing video above, review will be posted ASAP!
Geekbench battery results are out, beating out my previous score, 5391 @ 14:58 hours!
http://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/98681
You can buy the phone here:
http://goo.gl/lGq5Ek
Specs:
5" 1280x720 IPS Display
MTK6735 Processor
2GB RAM, 16GB ROM
13MP, 5MP Camera
4300mAh Battery
Quad Band GSM, WCDMA and FDD-LTE
I posted my Unboxing video of the Elephone P4000, check it out above!
Geekbench battery results are out, beating out my previous score, 5391 @ 14:58 hours!
http://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/98681
Hey guys, my review is up!
Excellent Battery & GPS Performance
Coming from Nokia 3210, Moto Razr V3x, Nokia E61, Samsung P780, HTC HD2, iPhone 4, LeMoto S890, LeMoto P780, Alcatel Idol X, LeMoto K910, Huawei Honor 3C, ZTE Blade S6, ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, Xiaomi Mi4i, Ulephone Be Touch 2, Meizu M2 Note and current favourite daily-driver, ZTE Nubia Z7 Max.
Bought the Elephone P4000 16GB from Lazada with RM100 discount at RM399 (SRP =RM499 on 15 August 2015). I have been using it for 7 days now.
It's rooted Lollipop 5.1.0 under Elephone-AOSP Stock ROM v20150725.
Here are my comments about this device:
A = Android = Pure stock Lollipop is not easy to get at this price range. Zero junk apps out of the box with minimum Google Services pre-installed. More OEMs should follow this trend.
B = Body-Built = Elephone manages to make the polycarbonate feels 'acceptable' and extremely comfortable to hold. The device is slippery to hold if your palm is dry. Advisable to get TPU casing and an oleophobic tempered-glass protector for better feel. Buttons are placed nicely with decent tactile feedback. Capacitive touch buttons are available but only the home key is back-lit with blue color tone. Size and weight ratio is perfect. There is no screen protection for the 5" display but out-of-the-box there is good quality plastic screen guard. Display quality for 720P resolution during daylight usage is average.
C = Call quality = Average but not to challenge my daily-driver ZTE Nubia Z7 Max. You cannot get reception when inside elevator or basement one.
D = Data = LTE modules for both macro-SIM 1 and macro-SIM 2 are stable. Bluetooth 4.0 is stable too but not strong compared to Xiaomi Mi4i (Bluetooth 4.1). No NFC and infra-red terminals.
E = Email = Email client is comparable to other Android-based phones. It works as intended but you should install 3rd party email client for better experience.
F = Free-apps = None. Elephone really makes the stock ROM as light as possible. Minimum Google services are included out of the box.
G = Games = Heavy titles produce drop-frames frequently. The internal combo are 64-bit MediaTek MT6735P @ 1.0GHz + Mali-T720MP2 GPU + 2GB LPDDR3 RAM + 16GB flash (11GB free after first boot). Fortunately, no over-heating issue even after 30 minutes of intense gaming. Just ordinary warm to the touch.
H = Hangouts = Video call for Skype, Google Hangouts, Tango etc. is superb for 2MP front facing camera. There is a flash for the front camera for dark or pitch black scene however don't expect too much from the front flash quality.
I = Internet = AOSP built-in web browser is good. Slight checker-board effect on heavy websites. 3rd party browser is encouraged for better experience.
J = Juice = 4420mAh sealed lithium-ion polymer cell = "HYPER-EXCELLENT!". Claimed talk-time, stand-by time, etc. are achievable for dual-standby-macro-SIM LTE phone. Power consumption during 12-hour idle state is only 2% from (i.e.10pm to 10am). Heavy usage of 3 hours GPS & endless web browsing & YouTubes will end up at 12 hrs Screen-On-Time. Even my previous LeMoto P780 can only managed to get 8 hours SOT of similar usage pattern. There's quick-charged feature (compatible to Qualcomm Quick-Charge 2.0 charger too) is available which requires 2 hours to completely finish charging from 0% to 100% for 4420mAh capacity.
K = Kamasutra = Phone vibrates with notification/ringtone. Vibrating sensation is mild. Laddies may not use it for other satisfying purpose(s)... LOL...
L = Loudspeaker = Very loud for back-firing speaker. However, & as usual, maximum volume will distort the sound. Bass is below average level.
M = Music = Built-in Music app with the use of high end headphones/earphones does not produce satisfaction due to lack of clarity and quality.
N = Navigation = Working as expected and accurate too. Lock to satellites within 10 seconds. Waze, Google Maps and HERE Maps are working normally, even indoors.
3 hours navigation just consumes 6% battery juice. No other smartphones can beat this battery usage. In fact, surprisingly the device does not feel hot (just luke warm) after 3 hours navigation.
O = One-hand Operation = I have "big" hands and "long" fingers No further comments. To somebody, the 5" screen with average bezel width may also be pleasing enough to handle this 168gm device with one-hand. This award still belongs to ZTE Blade S6.
P = Picture = 13MP Samsung f/2.2 CMOS sensor is acceptable accompanied by single tone LED flash. Auto mode camera snapshot is reliable. Macro shots are acceptable. Low light image is average for budget smartphone class.
Q = Quirks = Processing power & sound quality. The SoC MediaTek MT6735P clocked at 1.0GHz is not sufficient to handle heavy game titles and heavy websites. GPS navigation and video streaming is reliable though. Elephone should have adopted MT6753 instead, like the P8000 model.
R = Rooting = To-date, using SP Flash Tool method to flash SuperSU v2.49. However, to get OTA updates after rooting requires detail attention in order to avoid bootloop issue during the update.
S = Screen = The 5" IPS panel is adequate for daily usage. Viewing angle has slight shadow effect. Direct sunlight visibility is average at 100% brightness. Overall, the screen is soothing to the eyes even when you stare at it constantly for prolong period of time.
T = Texting = stock AOSP keyboard is provided. You may need to install 3rd party keyboard apps as you will get the best typing/swiping experience on the 5" screen. Get yourself oleophobic tempered glass screen protector and you can glide your fingers on the 3rd party keyboard happily, even when using it single handed.
U = User-Interface = Stock AOSP UI simple and good enough for daily use.
However, rooting will get more flexibility for better experience for sure.
V = Video = Capturing up to 720P video is acceptable. 1080P is not supported. Tap-to-focus is fast and sharp enough. Digital/electronic image stabilisation is available too.
Overall, it's better to install 3rd party camera app for more satisfying output.
W = WiFi = Above average. Having only 2.4GHz a/b/g/n is expected on budget smartphone. Same like most other phones, it only manages to get 3 bars in my basement floor test. My current ZTE Nubia Z7 Max captures 5 full bars without fail. Huawei Honor 3C gets 4 bars. iPhone 4 only 3 bars.
X = X-factors = BATTERY LIFE - period! For dual-macro-SIMs LTE phone (both SIM 1 & 2 supports LTE) with 2GB RAM supported by 16GB onboard storage (expandable up to 32GB) is worth every penny. Compatible to Qualcomm Quick-Charge charger too. Average voice/data/Wi-Fi reception is not in favour for those who live in the outskirts or camping sites. Heavy gamers won't like this unit. But heavy GPS users will be more than happy to own this unit.
Y = YouTube = The 5" IPS screen at 720P resolution accompanied by reliable LTE connection is a mixed experience. This is merely due to sound quality even though when wearing your favorite earphone/headphone.
Z = Zero-figure. Based price at Malaysia Ringgit RM499-point-zero-zero is a smart investment with current 64-bit chip plus Android Lollipop 5.1 out-of-the-box. But if you get this unit at RM499, better top-up a bit more to opt for other options such as ASUS Zenfone 2, or even the Huawei/Honor portfolios.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 can be of similar budget options. Don't forget the best budget smartphone of 2015 - the LeMoto K3 Note (way cheaper).
But if you are looking for the BEST battery life & GPS experience, look no further.
CONCLUSION : Buy it if you are looking for back-up phone or budget phone that has dual-macro-SIMs LTE support (both SIMs) with excellent 4420mAh battery capacity and reliable GPS performance. 64-bit MediaTek MT6735P SoC at below RM500 is affordable with the Lollipop 5.1 engine out-of-the-box. The Elephone P4000 definitely cannot replace my current ZTE Nubia Z7 Max (RM1,149 on September 2014), which is my trust-able and excellent ala-flagship smart gadget for the past 12 months. In the end, the Elephone P4000 has managed to capture my attention for their upcoming models in the future. Even now, their P8000 model has been touted to be the best-buy item in 2015.
Stock ROM version 20150725
Hi,
can someone tell me if this phone has an notification led?
thanks
Did you get xposed working on elefone rom for p4000?
Hi, mine P4000 comes with 20150707 ROM any idea where can i get the rooted ROM you mentioned v20150725 - i do not get any OTA message when i search for updates.... :-/
How can we root this device?
Flash custom recovery then flash SuperSU.zip from custom recovery.
Sent from my Cloud 4G Star using XDA Free mobile app
On my P400 with firmware 20150707 was a "hidden root". I just installed the supersu app form playstore and started it. After that a popup came and i chose "install normal" method and after that i did a reboot and it was done... The phone was rooted without the need of custom recovery....
Can anyone provide me stock ROM as zip file?
Sent from my Cloud 4G Star using XDA Free mobile app
Is the camera any good on this phone? Had a Mlais MX before - it was pretty much perfect except the camera was really bad
i found the camera really really bad - in videos during bright daylight the brightness changes every few seconds. This looks really bad. And pictures are awful too - if you make a picture of a letter or calender those big letters are not readable in the photo - smaller letters are even worse. If you don't care about the camera go for it the phones battery is awesome and i liked the extra features that elephone has added. For example time scheduled shut down and start up of the phone !
But i sold it and went for a Xiaomi Mi4c which fits my needs.
The tablet's first impression left me a very deep,it has a large LG fifth-generation original LCD touch screen and its
metal body,graceful edge radian and delicate Chamfering waistline,its exterior design is not inferior than the well-known
brand.Follow me to look at the evaluation of the effect of A1OIX WIFI version of the Tablet.
A1OIX WIFI version uses Intel Z3735F quad-core chip, basic frequency 1.33 GHz,the highest can be accelerated to 1.83
GHz.The graphics core is the seventh generation intel HD Graphics,basic frequency 311MHz-646MHz,It has 2 gb of ram and 16
gb of storage space can meet the demands of most consumers.It also adopted the front rear of 200MP, 500MP dual cameras,
convenient we took photos;Battery capacity of 7200 mah,make its has a long battery life, combined with 8.4 mm of the
fuselage, the weight of 920 g, Travel or office is very convenient to carry;Front of the machine is a 10.1-inch screen, 16:
9 screen ratio, 2048*1536 resolution,whether playing games, watching movies or videos online, can bring real visual
experience to consumers, clear picture quality, stereoscopic.Three physical buttons located on the top right of the
fuselage,are the volume keys and power button, the main control volume, power on or off and standby.The lower right is
equipped with a Micro SD card slot,Just above the edge of the fuselage is equipped with a Micro HDMI interface and a USB
power combo interface,a headset microphone combo interface.Right edge of the fuselage with honeycomb holes distribution
rules,mainly from the heat and the speaker's role, not only to enhance the life of the tablet, but also enhances the stereo
effect.
A1OIX WIFI version better overall comprehensive performance,in PCMARK 8 and antutu professional evaluation software
data outstanding performance,leading competitive products,and High Temperature Test (at 80 degree heat aging 24 hours)
after the system is still running.
Review summary:
A1OIX WIFI version of this model price position in competing products in price is quite good. It has a large screen, simple, sophisticated appearance was especially eye-catching, configuration Android 4.4 operating system. Especially for office workers, students family, business and travel to carry, office, living a good helper. It strongly recommended, worth buying this tablet.