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5'' Android Smartphone - 1GB RAM/KitKat/QuadCore - €62

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  • 03-12-2014 3:44pm
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    Sam Mac
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    Another great performing Android smartphone for just €61.99 with free postage! :)

    Cubot S168 - 5'' Android 4.4 KitKat Dual Sim Smartphone

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    http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_88929.html

    Use the following coupon code at checkout: S168LG

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    Specs overview:

    RAM: 1GB
    CPU: MTK6582
    Cores: Quad Core, Cortex-A7, 1.3GHz
    GPU: Mali-400 MP
    External memory: TF card up to 32GB
    8mp rear camera, 5mp front camera

    IPS: Yes
    Screen resolution: 960 x 540 (qHD)

    Network type: GSM+WCDMA
    Frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
    Dual Sim

    I have been using this phone for the past week, and I have to say, you will not get a better smartphone for this price.

    THE GOOD:

    -Includes free clear gel case & screen protector in the box!
    -Excellent screen - bright, good colours & sharp text
    -Battery life is very good
    -Great build quality, all plastic, but feels premium in the hand
    -Excellent 5mp front facing camera
    -Clear call quality
    -Loud rear speaker
    -Smooth performance with 1GB RAM, graphic-intensive games (I tested the phone with Asphalt 8) & movies play without issue - very little, if any, frame dropping
    -Dual Sim option is very handy to have
    -3G data is very fast (based on my 48 SIM)

    THE BAD:
    -Rear camera is only okay, good enough for the odd snap here and there
    -Flash on the camera is not the brightest
    -Internal storage is very small on first boot-up
    -Touch buttons do not light up

    Some pictures:

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    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Looks a great bargain bucket phone. Battery might be a bit limiting for some though.


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    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Looks a great bargain bucket phone. Battery might be a bit limiting for some though.

    I've been using it throughout the day for the last week, battery seems to be pretty good so far. Getting a full day / day and a half out of it with medium use.


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    jpb1974
    Registered Users Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    How long did it take to arrive?


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    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    jpb1974 wrote: »
    How long did it take to arrive?

    Took about 2 and a half weeks to get to me, via PostNL.


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    jpb1974
    Registered Users Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭jpb1974


    Thanks.. at that price I'll take a punt. My S3 is in tatters after one too many drops. If it turns out to be naff, I know one or two people that will inherit it.


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    Sam Mac
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    Well if anyone has any questions about the phone let me know!


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    Satriale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,023 ✭✭✭Satriale


    Sam Mac wrote: »
    Well if anyone has any questions about the phone let me know!

    I was just about to post in the chinese phone thread for a recommendation for a couple of Christmas phones for the two Grannies. You saved me a job (and well below budget!)
    Thanks.


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    patq16
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭patq16


    Is the 8gb a bit small. How much actual space is available or is it rooted so all apps could be stored on Sd card. Very tempted!!
    What is the track record with Gear best and customs.?


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    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    patq16 wrote: »
    Is the 8gb a bit small. How much actual space is available and is it rooted so all apps could be stored on Sd card. Very tempted!!
    What is the track record with Gear best and customs.?

    Once you clear the few Chinese apps that are pre-installed, I had about 2-3gb. I can move any app to my SD card, so it must be rooted. I did not get caught for customs.


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    patq16
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭patq16


    Would this be much of a step up from a Galaxy S3..


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    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    patq16 wrote: »
    Would this be much of a step up from a Galaxy S3..

    S3 would have a slightly better screen (720p AMOLED), other than that it is nearly the same.


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    onlysheep
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭onlysheep


    I remember there is a Landvo L200 thread here. What I can see is these two phones are quite similar,so I do not really know which one would be better.Any recommendation?


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    kiwiq
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭kiwiq


    will this work in Australia/NZ? thanks


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    onlysheep
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭onlysheep


    kiwiq wrote: »
    will this work in Australia/NZ? thanks

    Frequency of Cubot S168 include: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz, guess it covered there


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    E30i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 249 ✭✭E30i


    Tks for the post OP. If anyone is ordering note that the link is to the white version so make sure you change this before ordering if you want the black.


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    vicwatson
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    Any customs duty/vat on it on arrival?


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    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Any customs duty/vat on it on arrival?

    Sam mentioned earlier he avoided customs.

    Clear bargain if you can get it without the customs charge.


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    MRTULES
    Registered Users Posts: 638 ✭✭✭MRTULES


    If you got stung for customs, what would be the worst case scenario, euro wise.


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    MRTULES wrote: »
    If you got stung for customs, what would be the worst case scenario, euro wise.

    It would add 20 euro through An Post, 30 if you used a courier


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    yannakis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,385 ✭✭✭yannakis


    With this code CubotS200SQ, you get similar characteristics with a way better screen for €74.84 :)

    www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_114077.html


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    Weyhey
    Registered Users Posts: 753 ✭✭✭Weyhey


    Not a bad phone but too big for me.

    Anyone recommend a smaller half decent phone -I have the samsung galaxy ace GT 5830 piece of rubbish but find a lot of the better spec phones too big (and too expensive)?


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