Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014

Lazada Philippines

This year, we saw local smartphone brands step up their game by improving the specs of their flagship phones with 1080p displays and octa-core CPUs. So, which are the best smartphones from our local phone brands? Read on and see.

Starmobile Knight X

STARMOBILE KNIGHT X

Starmobile has the Knight X as their flagship phone, and it’s the most expensive in this list. Not only is it octa-core with a 1080p display, but it also has 3GB RAM! (Php15,990)

Starmobile Knight X specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution
Scratch-resistant glass
MediaTek MT6595M octa-core CPU (2.0GHz quad-core Cortex-A17 and 1.7GHz quad-core Cortex-A7)
PowerVR IMG Rogue G6200 GPU
3GB RAM
32 GB internal storage (non-expandable)
13MP rear camera with Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor, dual LED flash, and F2.2 aperture
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
3G, LTE
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB OTG support
IR blaster
3,350mAh battery
152 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity

omega-infinity-specs

The CM Omega Infinity remains as the company’s flagship phone and has now dropped its price from Php14,999 to Php11,999.

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity (X110) specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 1920×1080 pixels, 401ppi
Mediatek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core CPU
Mali 450-MP Graphics
2GB RAM
32GB internal storage
HSPA+
dual-SIM, micro-SIM slot
WiFi b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
18-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8-megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS
Miracast
Li-Ion 2,900mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jellybean

MyPhone Infinity

myphone infinity

MyPhone gets stronger in branding their smartphones every moment, topping off their Iceberg series with the Infinity. (Php12,999)

MyPhone Infinity specs:
5-inch IPS Full HD (1080 × 1920) display, 441ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-450MP GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
No microSD card support
16 megapixel rear camera, w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
dual-SIM (micro), dual-standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
USB OTG
Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
2,350mAh non-removable battery
7.3mm thin
Black and White

Torque DROIDZ Octave

torque droidz octave

Torque may be one of the late players in the game, but it comes back strong with the DROIDZ Octave. (Php6,399)

Torque DROIDZ Octave specs:
5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi
1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
Android 4.4 KitKat

DTC Fiesta Plus

dtc fiesta plus_9

DTC’s most capable smartphone with a large display. (Php7,999)

DTC Fiesta Plus specs:
6-inch HD IPS display, 245ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core CPU
Mali-400MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (6.22GB usable)
up to 32GB via microSD
13 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
2,700mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

CloudFone 600FHD

Cloudfone

With a 6-inch full HD display and a 3,000mAh battery, the CloudFone Thrill 600FHD stands strong in this list. (Php13,999)

CloudFone Thrill 600FHD specs:
6-inch 1080 x 1920 IPS OGS display
1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
32GB internal memory
13 megapixel camera with LED flash
8 megapixel front-facing camera
Android 4.4 KitKat
WiFi
GPS
3G
3,000 mAh battery

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1

skk-sale

The SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 made it as the cheapest octa-core phone so far at its price point. (Php5,499)

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280×720 pixels, 293ppi
Scratch-resistant Glass
MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core processor
Mali 450MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G, HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
13MP rear camera with LED flash
5 megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support
Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery
Android 4.4.2, Kitkat
141.9 x 72.5 x 8.4mm (dimensions)
160 grams (weight)

Happy Mobile Oracle

Even with its only recent entrance into the market, Happy Mobile has managed to create a capable flagship phone at just 6.6mm. (Php9,999)

Happy Mobile Oracle specs:
5-inch OGS IPS HD display, 267ppi
1.5GHz Mediatek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-400 MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
13 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby (micro)
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio Tuner
USB OTG
Miracast
Android 4.4 KitKat
2,100mAh Li-Ion battery
6.6mm thin
Gold, Silver

There are a few more local brands we looked into but failed to get detailed information. The likes of CKK, ZH&K, Me Mobile, CDR King Fastphone, Kingcom, Qube will be added once we get confirmed details.

The post Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014 appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines, Tech News & Reviews.

Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014

Lazada Philippines

This year, we saw local smartphone brands step up their game by improving the specs of their flagship phones with 1080p displays and octa-core CPUs. So, which are the best smartphones from our local phone brands? Read on and see.

Starmobile Knight X

STARMOBILE KNIGHT X

Starmobile has the Knight X as their flagship phone, and it’s the most expensive in this list. Not only is it octa-core with a 1080p display, but it also has 3GB RAM! (Php15,990)

Starmobile Knight X specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution
Scratch-resistant glass
MediaTek MT6595M octa-core CPU (2.0GHz quad-core Cortex-A17 and 1.7GHz quad-core Cortex-A7)
PowerVR IMG Rogue G6200 GPU
3GB RAM
32 GB internal storage (non-expandable)
13MP rear camera with Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor, dual LED flash, and F2.2 aperture
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
3G, LTE
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB OTG support
IR blaster
3,350mAh battery
152 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity

omega-infinity-specs

The CM Omega Infinity remains as the company’s flagship phone and has now dropped its price from Php14,999 to Php11,999.

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity (X110) specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 1920×1080 pixels, 401ppi
Mediatek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core CPU
Mali 450-MP Graphics
2GB RAM
32GB internal storage
HSPA+
dual-SIM, micro-SIM slot
WiFi b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
18-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8-megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS
Miracast
Li-Ion 2,900mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jellybean

MyPhone Infinity

myphone infinity

MyPhone gets stronger in branding their smartphones every moment, topping off their Iceberg series with the Infinity. (Php12,999)

MyPhone Infinity specs:
5-inch IPS Full HD (1080 × 1920) display, 441ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-450MP GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
No microSD card support
16 megapixel rear camera, w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
dual-SIM (micro), dual-standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
USB OTG
Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
2,350mAh non-removable battery
7.3mm thin
Black and White

Torque DROIDZ Octave

torque droidz octave

Torque may be one of the late players in the game, but it comes back strong with the DROIDZ Octave. (Php6,399)

Torque DROIDZ Octave specs:
5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi
1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
Android 4.4 KitKat

DTC Fiesta Plus

dtc fiesta plus_9

DTC’s most capable smartphone with a large display. (Php7,999)

DTC Fiesta Plus specs:
6-inch HD IPS display, 245ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core CPU
Mali-400MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (6.22GB usable)
up to 32GB via microSD
13 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
2,700mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

CloudFone 600FHD

Cloudfone

With a 6-inch full HD display and a 3,000mAh battery, the CloudFone Thrill 600FHD stands strong in this list. (Php13,999)

CloudFone Thrill 600FHD specs:
6-inch 1080 x 1920 IPS OGS display
1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
32GB internal memory
13 megapixel camera with LED flash
8 megapixel front-facing camera
Android 4.4 KitKat
WiFi
GPS
3G
3,000 mAh battery

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1

skk-sale

The SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 made it as the cheapest octa-core phone so far at its price point. (Php5,499)

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280×720 pixels, 293ppi
Scratch-resistant Glass
MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core processor
Mali 450MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G, HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
13MP rear camera with LED flash
5 megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support
Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery
Android 4.4.2, Kitkat
141.9 x 72.5 x 8.4mm (dimensions)
160 grams (weight)

Happy Mobile Oracle

Even with its only recent entrance into the market, Happy Mobile has managed to create a capable flagship phone at just 6.6mm. (Php9,999)

Happy Mobile Oracle specs:
5-inch OGS IPS HD display, 267ppi
1.5GHz Mediatek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-400 MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
13 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby (micro)
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio Tuner
USB OTG
Miracast
Android 4.4 KitKat
2,100mAh Li-Ion battery
6.6mm thin
Gold, Silver

There are a few more local brands we looked into but failed to get detailed information. The likes of CKK, ZH&K, Me Mobile, CDR King Fastphone, Kingcom, Qube will be added once we get confirmed details.

The post Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014 appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines, Tech News & Reviews.

Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014

Lazada Philippines

This year, we saw local smartphone brands step up their game by improving the specs of their flagship phones with 1080p displays and octa-core CPUs. So, which are the best smartphones from our local phone brands? Read on and see.

Starmobile Knight X

STARMOBILE KNIGHT X

Starmobile has the Knight X as their flagship phone, and it’s the most expensive in this list. Not only is it octa-core with a 1080p display, but it also has 3GB RAM! (Php15,990)

Starmobile Knight X specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution
Scratch-resistant glass
MediaTek MT6595M octa-core CPU (2.0GHz quad-core Cortex-A17 and 1.7GHz quad-core Cortex-A7)
PowerVR IMG Rogue G6200 GPU
3GB RAM
32 GB internal storage (non-expandable)
13MP rear camera with Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor, dual LED flash, and F2.2 aperture
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
3G, LTE
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB OTG support
IR blaster
3,350mAh battery
152 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity

omega-infinity-specs

The CM Omega Infinity remains as the company’s flagship phone and has now dropped its price from Php14,999 to Php11,999.

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity (X110) specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 1920×1080 pixels, 401ppi
Mediatek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core CPU
Mali 450-MP Graphics
2GB RAM
32GB internal storage
HSPA+
dual-SIM, micro-SIM slot
WiFi b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
18-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8-megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS
Miracast
Li-Ion 2,900mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jellybean

MyPhone Infinity

myphone infinity

MyPhone gets stronger in branding their smartphones every moment, topping off their Iceberg series with the Infinity. (Php12,999)

MyPhone Infinity specs:
5-inch IPS Full HD (1080 × 1920) display, 441ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-450MP GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
No microSD card support
16 megapixel rear camera, w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
dual-SIM (micro), dual-standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
USB OTG
Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
2,350mAh non-removable battery
7.3mm thin
Black and White

Torque DROIDZ Octave

torque droidz octave

Torque may be one of the late players in the game, but it comes back strong with the DROIDZ Octave. (Php6,399)

Torque DROIDZ Octave specs:
5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi
1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
Android 4.4 KitKat

DTC Fiesta Plus

dtc fiesta plus_9

DTC’s most capable smartphone with a large display. (Php7,999)

DTC Fiesta Plus specs:
6-inch HD IPS display, 245ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core CPU
Mali-400MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (6.22GB usable)
up to 32GB via microSD
13 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
2,700mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

CloudFone 600FHD

Cloudfone

With a 6-inch full HD display and a 3,000mAh battery, the CloudFone Thrill 600FHD stands strong in this list. (Php13,999)

CloudFone Thrill 600FHD specs:
6-inch 1080 x 1920 IPS OGS display
1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
32GB internal memory
13 megapixel camera with LED flash
8 megapixel front-facing camera
Android 4.4 KitKat
WiFi
GPS
3G
3,000 mAh battery

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1

skk-sale

The SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 made it as the cheapest octa-core phone so far at its price point. (Php5,499)

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280×720 pixels, 293ppi
Scratch-resistant Glass
MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core processor
Mali 450MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G, HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
13MP rear camera with LED flash
5 megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support
Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery
Android 4.4.2, Kitkat
141.9 x 72.5 x 8.4mm (dimensions)
160 grams (weight)

Happy Mobile Oracle

Even with its only recent entrance into the market, Happy Mobile has managed to create a capable flagship phone at just 6.6mm. (Php9,999)

Happy Mobile Oracle specs:
5-inch OGS IPS HD display, 267ppi
1.5GHz Mediatek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-400 MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
13 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby (micro)
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio Tuner
USB OTG
Miracast
Android 4.4 KitKat
2,100mAh Li-Ion battery
6.6mm thin
Gold, Silver

There are a few more local brands we looked into but failed to get detailed information. The likes of CKK, ZH&K, Me Mobile, CDR King Fastphone, Kingcom, Qube will be added once we get confirmed details.

The post Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014 appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines, Tech News & Reviews.

Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014

Lazada Philippines

This year, we saw local smartphone brands step up their game by improving the specs of their flagship phones with 1080p displays and octa-core CPUs. So, which are the best smartphones from our local phone brands? Read on and see.

Starmobile Knight X

STARMOBILE KNIGHT X

Starmobile has the Knight X as their flagship phone, and it’s the most expensive in this list. Not only is it octa-core with a 1080p display, but it also has 3GB RAM! (Php15,990)

Starmobile Knight X specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution
Scratch-resistant glass
MediaTek MT6595M octa-core CPU (2.0GHz quad-core Cortex-A17 and 1.7GHz quad-core Cortex-A7)
PowerVR IMG Rogue G6200 GPU
3GB RAM
32 GB internal storage (non-expandable)
13MP rear camera with Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor, dual LED flash, and F2.2 aperture
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
3G, LTE
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB OTG support
IR blaster
3,350mAh battery
152 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity

omega-infinity-specs

The CM Omega Infinity remains as the company’s flagship phone and has now dropped its price from Php14,999 to Php11,999.

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity (X110) specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 1920×1080 pixels, 401ppi
Mediatek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core CPU
Mali 450-MP Graphics
2GB RAM
32GB internal storage
HSPA+
dual-SIM, micro-SIM slot
WiFi b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
18-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8-megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS
Miracast
Li-Ion 2,900mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jellybean

MyPhone Infinity

myphone infinity

MyPhone gets stronger in branding their smartphones every moment, topping off their Iceberg series with the Infinity. (Php12,999)

MyPhone Infinity specs:
5-inch IPS Full HD (1080 × 1920) display, 441ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-450MP GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
No microSD card support
16 megapixel rear camera, w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
dual-SIM (micro), dual-standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
USB OTG
Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
2,350mAh non-removable battery
7.3mm thin
Black and White

Torque DROIDZ Octave

torque droidz octave

Torque may be one of the late players in the game, but it comes back strong with the DROIDZ Octave. (Php6,399)

Torque DROIDZ Octave specs:
5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi
1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
Android 4.4 KitKat

DTC Fiesta Plus

dtc fiesta plus_9

DTC’s most capable smartphone with a large display. (Php7,999)

DTC Fiesta Plus specs:
6-inch HD IPS display, 245ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core CPU
Mali-400MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (6.22GB usable)
up to 32GB via microSD
13 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
2,700mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

CloudFone 600FHD

Cloudfone

With a 6-inch full HD display and a 3,000mAh battery, the CloudFone Thrill 600FHD stands strong in this list. (Php13,999)

CloudFone Thrill 600FHD specs:
6-inch 1080 x 1920 IPS OGS display
1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
32GB internal memory
13 megapixel camera with LED flash
8 megapixel front-facing camera
Android 4.4 KitKat
WiFi
GPS
3G
3,000 mAh battery

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1

skk-sale

The SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 made it as the cheapest octa-core phone so far at its price point. (Php5,499)

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280×720 pixels, 293ppi
Scratch-resistant Glass
MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core processor
Mali 450MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G, HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
13MP rear camera with LED flash
5 megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support
Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery
Android 4.4.2, Kitkat
141.9 x 72.5 x 8.4mm (dimensions)
160 grams (weight)

Happy Mobile Oracle

Even with its only recent entrance into the market, Happy Mobile has managed to create a capable flagship phone at just 6.6mm. (Php9,999)

Happy Mobile Oracle specs:
5-inch OGS IPS HD display, 267ppi
1.5GHz Mediatek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-400 MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
13 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby (micro)
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio Tuner
USB OTG
Miracast
Android 4.4 KitKat
2,100mAh Li-Ion battery
6.6mm thin
Gold, Silver

There are a few more local brands we looked into but failed to get detailed information. The likes of CKK, ZH&K, Me Mobile, CDR King Fastphone, Kingcom, Qube will be added once we get confirmed details.

The post Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014 appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines, Tech News & Reviews.

Local Smartphone Brands and Their Flagship Devices in 2014

Lazada Philippines

This year, we saw local smartphone brands step up their game by improving the specs of their flagship phones with 1080p displays and octa-core CPUs. So, which are the best smartphones from our local phone brands? Read on and see.

Starmobile Knight X

STARMOBILE KNIGHT X

Starmobile has the Knight X as their flagship phone, and it’s the most expensive in this list. Not only is it octa-core with a 1080p display, but it also has 3GB RAM! (Php15,990)

Starmobile Knight X specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display @ 1920 x 1080 resolution
Scratch-resistant glass
MediaTek MT6595M octa-core CPU (2.0GHz quad-core Cortex-A17 and 1.7GHz quad-core Cortex-A7)
PowerVR IMG Rogue G6200 GPU
3GB RAM
32 GB internal storage (non-expandable)
13MP rear camera with Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor, dual LED flash, and F2.2 aperture
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
3G, LTE
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB OTG support
IR blaster
3,350mAh battery
152 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity

omega-infinity-specs

The CM Omega Infinity remains as the company’s flagship phone and has now dropped its price from Php14,999 to Php11,999.

Cherry Mobile Omega Infinity (X110) specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 1920×1080 pixels, 401ppi
Mediatek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core CPU
Mali 450-MP Graphics
2GB RAM
32GB internal storage
HSPA+
dual-SIM, micro-SIM slot
WiFi b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
18-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8-megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS
Miracast
Li-Ion 2,900mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jellybean

MyPhone Infinity

myphone infinity

MyPhone gets stronger in branding their smartphones every moment, topping off their Iceberg series with the Infinity. (Php12,999)

MyPhone Infinity specs:
5-inch IPS Full HD (1080 × 1920) display, 441ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-450MP GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
No microSD card support
16 megapixel rear camera, w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
dual-SIM (micro), dual-standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
USB OTG
Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
2,350mAh non-removable battery
7.3mm thin
Black and White

Torque DROIDZ Octave

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Torque may be one of the late players in the game, but it comes back strong with the DROIDZ Octave. (Php6,399)

Torque DROIDZ Octave specs:
5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi
1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core CPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
Android 4.4 KitKat

DTC Fiesta Plus

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DTC’s most capable smartphone with a large display. (Php7,999)

DTC Fiesta Plus specs:
6-inch HD IPS display, 245ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 quad-core CPU
Mali-400MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (6.22GB usable)
up to 32GB via microSD
13 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
2,700mAh battery
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

CloudFone 600FHD

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With a 6-inch full HD display and a 3,000mAh battery, the CloudFone Thrill 600FHD stands strong in this list. (Php13,999)

CloudFone Thrill 600FHD specs:
6-inch 1080 x 1920 IPS OGS display
1.7GHz MT6592 octa-core CPU
2GB RAM
32GB internal memory
13 megapixel camera with LED flash
8 megapixel front-facing camera
Android 4.4 KitKat
WiFi
GPS
3G
3,000 mAh battery

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1

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The SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 made it as the cheapest octa-core phone so far at its price point. (Php5,499)

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280×720 pixels, 293ppi
Scratch-resistant Glass
MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz octa-core processor
Mali 450MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G, HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
13MP rear camera with LED flash
5 megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support
Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery
Android 4.4.2, Kitkat
141.9 x 72.5 x 8.4mm (dimensions)
160 grams (weight)

Happy Mobile Oracle

Even with its only recent entrance into the market, Happy Mobile has managed to create a capable flagship phone at just 6.6mm. (Php9,999)

Happy Mobile Oracle specs:
5-inch OGS IPS HD display, 267ppi
1.5GHz Mediatek MT6592 octa-core CPU
Mali-400 MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
13 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
8 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby (micro)
3G HSPA+
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio Tuner
USB OTG
Miracast
Android 4.4 KitKat
2,100mAh Li-Ion battery
6.6mm thin
Gold, Silver

There are a few more local brands we looked into but failed to get detailed information. The likes of CKK, ZH&K, Me Mobile, CDR King Fastphone, Kingcom, Qube will be added once we get confirmed details.

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