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Just5 Spacer - 139 eur Android 4.2 phone, 1,3GHz Quad core, 1GB RAM, 8MPx

I've found something really interesting - Just5 Spacer 139Eur budget Android phone.
The main difference from other China phones is that, this one is designed by Latvians and has a good distribution and support in EU.
Just5 Spacer technical specs
Dual SIM
5.0” qHD (960X540)
1 Gb RAM
Li-ion 1800mAh
Camera 8.0 MPx + AF
2.0 Mpx front facing
microSD
GPS, WIFI; Bluetooth
Runs on Android 4.2.2. Feels very smooth and snappy. I was able to run Real Racing 3 even on a highest settings without major issues. Here is a short video review.

Need Offical Rom for this phone
Originalas said:
I've found something really interesting - Just5 Spacer 139Eur budget Android phone.
The main difference from other China phones is that, this one is designed by Latvians and has a good distribution and support in EU.
Just5 Spacer technical specs
Dual SIM
5.0” qHD (960X540)
1 Gb RAM
Li-ion 1800mAh
Camera 8.0 MPx + AF
2.0 Mpx front facing
microSD
GPS, WIFI; Bluetooth
Runs on Android 4.2.2. Feels very smooth and snappy. I was able to run Real Racing 3 even on a highest settings without major issues. Here is a short video review.
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i hv virus infected phone JUST5SPACER Need official Rom Plz

Elephone P2000 Video Review Test - Fingerprint Scanner - MT6592 octa-core

unboxing video:
review video:
Specs:
5.5" inch capacitive 5 -Point Multi Touch Screen
Display: 720x1280 pixel HD resolution, IPS-Display, OGS-Display
CPU: MTK6592 octa-core @1.7GHz
GPU: Mali 450-MP
Android 4.4.2
2GB RAM / 16GB of internal memory / TF-card support
Quadband, unlocked, 3G / UMTS / HSDPA+ / WCDMA
Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, g-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, gyroscope sensor - magnetic field sensor, notification LED, fingerprint sensor
OTG - USB on the go
NFC - Near Field Communication
Air Gesture Control
Main Camera: 13MP output (8MP real??) ,autofocus, LED flash, F2.0
Front Camera: 8MP output (5MP real??), F2.2
Dual Sim dual standby (regular sim card / micro sim card)
http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2014/07/elephone-p2000-video-review-test.html

Rooted it with Vroot V1.7.8

hello ! I want to buy this smartphone, it is really efficient ?

AmazinGamerZz said:
hello ! I want to buy this smartphone, it is really efficient ?
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Sure, why not
New Firmware release:

Most of all it is cheap...and inexpensive
Although the specs promise a great phone and set high expectations, you shouldn't set your hopes too high.
Memory is very limited (only 1,2 GB left for installing software) and not addressed very efficiently. Apps2SD or Link2SD doesn't work for the remaining 12GB...and external MicroSD cards are not handled very well.
Biggest challenge and most common remark/complaint on http://bbs.elephone.hk/ however is the battery. It drains quite fast.
Support from Elephone is quite limited and the phone is not very popular amongst enthusiasts, so custom ROMs are not very likely.
...but as long as you don't expect too much at this price....it is good value for money (at least I am quite happy with it...except for the WiFi problems).
Btw: there is another tread about the P2000 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/elephone-p2000-nfc-mtk6592-1-7ghz-t2826632
this includes the ROM updates and links
AmazinGamerZz said:
hello ! I want to buy this smartphone, it is really efficient ?
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About the app partition, you can fix this. Mine has now 7GB of app space which is lot more than what almost anyone needs.
Look at Marsapa custom tom on NeedRom. He is now at version 3. The ROM works perfectly. The phone is really great.
The only problem that remains and will probably last, is the battery life. About 2 to 2:30 hours max (when screen on).
Just because of that, I'm looking for a replacement.

What's the best non-mainstream phablet to buy?

No Sonys, Samsungs, Apples or Nexus, what's the best phablet to buy? I'm thinking phablets like these
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhIrmP6gOgw

LeoNote4 said:
No Sonys, Samsungs, Apples or Nexus, what's the best phablet to buy? I'm thinking phablets like these
although is getting popular in a half year (especially in my country),
What about Oppo N1 (if you dont mind its being manufactured in China)
5.9" IPS display 1080p 377ppi
Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz x4 with Adreno 320
2GB ram
either 16GB or 32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which, is flip camera with 13MP with dual flash (LED)
also, back cover touch (acts as scroll, etc)
another from OPPO,
Oppo N3 (newer ver of N1)
Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz x4
Adreno 330
32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which is much more enhance camera, 16MP with OmniVision tech, same 2 led flash
same features as N1
(i guess phablet is a smartphone with more than 5" screen)
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Ikmalhidayat said:
LeoNote4 said:
No Sonys, Samsungs, Apples or Nexus, what's the best phablet to buy? I'm thinking phablets like these
although is getting popular in a half year (especially in my country),
What about Oppo N1 (if you dont mind its being manufactured in China)
5.9" IPS display 1080p 377ppi
Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz x4 with Adreno 320
2GB ram
either 16GB or 32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which, is flip camera with 13MP with dual flash (LED)
also, back cover touch (acts as scroll, etc)
another from OPPO,
Oppo N3 (newer ver of N1)
Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz x4
Adreno 330
32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which is much more enhance camera, 16MP with OmniVision tech, same 2 led flash
same features as N1
(i guess phablet is a smartphone with more than 5" screen)
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That's one unique feature.
What would be China's top 3 phablets?
In the US it's
iPhone 6 Plus
Note 4
and no number 3
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Huawei named New Smartphones GR3 and GR5 [Launch in Feb-Mar 2016]

Two new (one high-end*and one budget) smartphones has been announced by Huawei named Huawei GR3 and Huawei GR5.
Both the smartphone equips with premium looks with all-metal unibody design and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop based Emotion UI 3.1 :thumbup: :thumbup:
Huawei GR3
Huawei GR3 features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display offering a pixel density of 294ppi and is powered by MediaTek MT6753T 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz paired with Mali-T720 GPU.
The device has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and also includes a microSD card slot for further expansion. The smartphone comes with hybrid SIM slot which offers it’s users to use microSD card instead of the second SIM. In the rear side of the smartphone it has a 13 camera with autofocus, LED flash and in the front side of the device it has a 5MP fixed focus camera for video chats and taking selfie.
The device equips with dual SIM dual standby. Connectivity wise the handset features 4G-LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and microUSB 2.0 port and a 2200mAh battery which promised to offer an entire day on mixed usage. The dimensions of the smartphone are 143.5 x 71 x 7.6 mm weighs around 135 grams and will be available in Gold, Silver and Grey color options.
Huawei GR5
Huawei GR5 features a 5.5-inch (1080×1920 pixels) full-HD IPS display offering a pixel density of 401ppi and protected with Corning Gorilla Glass and is powered by Snapdragon 616 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz coupled with Adreno 405 GPU for the lag free performance of the device.
In the rear side of the device it has a 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash and in the front side of the device it has a 5MP camera for taking personal selfie. The smartphone comes with hybrid SIM slot which offers it’s users to use microSD card instead of the second SIM.The handset equips withdual sim dual standby and also includes a fingerprint sensor for enhanced security.
The smartphone has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and also comes with microSD card support for further expansion. Connectivity wise the handset features 4G-LTE, GPS/A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi and microUSB port and a 3000mAh battery and also supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology.
The dimensions of the device measure 151.3 x 76.3 x 8.15 mm weighs around 158 grams and comes in Gold, Silver and Gray color options.
It is expected that both the smartphone will be launched officially in coming days before April-May 2016.. Lets see Whats Coming up.

[SPECS] Lenovo Phab 2 Pro - World's First Project Tango Smartphone

Here you'll find specifications for Lenovo Phab 2 Pro provided by Gadgets NDTV.​
General
Dimensions (mm): 179.80 x 88.60 x 10.70
Weight (g): 250.0
Battery capacity (mAh): 4050
Removable battery: No
Display
Screen size (inches): 6.40
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels
Hardware
Processor: 1.8 GHz Octa-core
Processor make: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
RAM: 4GB
Internal storage: 64GB
Expandable storage: Yes (via microSD)
Camera
Rear camera: 16-megapixel
Flash: Yes
Front camera: 8-megapixel
Software
Operating system: Android 6.0
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi Standards supported: 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
NFC: Yes
Infrared: No
USB OTG: No
Headphones: 3.5mm
FM: No
GSM/CDMA: GSM
3G: Yes
4G/LTE: Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40): No
Sensors: Compass/Magnetometer, Proximity, Accelometer, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Barometer
I'm very excited for about this phone. I hope there will be nice software development for it.

Definitely interested in the Plus and Pro versions of this device.
I've been using a Huawei Mate 7 for nearly a year now and I'm fine with the size factor of it, and I think I'd like the even larger size of the Phab 2. I can't wait to see some tests on the finished product and some camera samples. :fingers-crossed:

Good to know that it does have NFC, GsmArena doesn't have NFC listed for it, but not having USB OTG is a bummer. I also wonder if it has MHL and WiFi Direct.

I just signed up for when its going to be released, this might be my next new phone.

I would love it if this phone had CDMA compatibility. I'm stuck on Verizon in my area, so once again I'm disappointed...

thefinancemaster said:
I would love it if this phone had CDMA compatibility. I'm stuck on Verizon in my area, so once again I'm disappointed...
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I don't like it either. But unfortunately CDMA only takes up 15% of the market (mostly North America) while the GSM standard takes up 85% of the market share. So if I were a smartphone manufacturer, unless I had an exclusive contract with Verizon or Sprint, I'd put all my energy towards making my device compatible with the most broadly used standard.
CDMA is starting to make some inroads in other countries, so maybe that will spur more device manufacturers to include the CDMA frequencies in future phones.

Thanks for the insight Clarkson. I didn't realize that there was such a big difference, but I knew there was one. This may be extremely naive, but doesn't it seem like they could just include CDMA radios and charge an extra $20 or something? I have a Nexus 6P that I'm extremely happy with right now, but I'm always on the lookout for my next phone. This one is unlocked and I activated it on Verizon, so I know they can do it!

Phone doesn't have NFC I posted this on Lenovo site and got answer from "Lenovo"
Does it have NFC ?
1 answer
Lenovo · 3 hours ago
No it does not

Champagne Gold?
Any word on when champagne gold will be available? If I'm spending $500, why not be happy with the color?
The other disappointment for me is the micro USB. I suppose I can compromise on the lack of USB-C but I've been spoiled.
I currently use a ZTE Zmax Pro, a quick pick up after returning the Note 7. I discovered that I loved the 6-inch screen. Why not go for a 6.5 with higher screen resolution?
The camera and battery of the Phab 2 pro are much better. I'm a big OneNote stylus user so the screen real estate is more attractive to me than Tango.
[Queen OTE=H. Clarkson;67493220]Definitely interested in the Plus and Pro versions of this device.
I've been using a Huawei Mate 7 for nearly a year now and I'm fine with the size factor of it, and I think I'd like the even larger size of the Phab 2. I can't wait to see some tests on the finished product and some camera samples. :fingers-crossed:[/QUOTE]

I am glad the US is finally getting a phone this size with decent specs. I used to have the Z Ultra back in the past but their camera was dismal and had no flash but it was still a beast. I see the Phab 2 Pro as it's replacement for me as far as size, camera, screen resolution and full LTE support. I think Sony dropped the ball big time by not having a follow-up to the Z Ultra....I am currently using the Mate 8 but I have used the Mi Max and Honor Note 8 this year as well but the Mate 8 won me over and after I get this Phab 2 Pro..I will not get another phone for awhile

Z Ultra also had bezel from hell. Its touch screen eventually stopped working on me. I had the GPE.

4G LTE Verizon works
thefinancemaster said:
I would love it if this phone had CDMA compatibility. I'm stuck on Verizon in my area, so once again I'm disappointed...
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This phone works on Verizon 4G

Does this phone get calls over VoLTE or drop to 3G like the Phab 2?
01/26/17 EDIT: I had to go buy one to find out for myself... YES this device uses VoLTE (HD) For Calls.