The ordinary Russian consumer knows little about the Chinese company Ulefone - the company was founded in 2006, and began producing its own products only two years ago. The choice is still relatively poor - the product line includes only a few models of smartphones.
The company does not have an official representative in the Russian Federation, but those who wish can use the services of online stores such as Gearbest.com.
Although the reputation of Chinese products is not the best, Ulefone products compare favorably with many unnamed counterfeits. They are reliable and efficient smartphones at an affordable price. Review of five Ulefone models in the price range from 105 to 180 dollars is attached.
Ulefone Paris, $ 115.99
It is a small (114.5 x 71.1) device with a sleek and laconic design, only 8 mm thick. The device will be delivered in a classic range - black and white versions of the body. A buyer who is in the slightest degree familiar with the smartphone market immediately recognizes the familiar lines - Ulefone Paris is almost a complete copy of the iPhone 6. Unfortunately, for the elegance of the side line, you have to sacrifice something, so the battery capacity is not particularly large - 2250 mAh.
Display: diagonal 5 inches, resolution 1280 by 720, although not the most brilliant, but quite workable. The viewing angles are good, as are the brightness and color reproduction.
Cameras: the main one is 13 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels, there are autofocus and flash.
CPU: MTK 6753, 8 cores, clocked at 1.3 GHz - one of the most successful smartphones on the market; its performance is enough for games, watching movies, various applications.
RAM - 2 GB, built-in - 16 GB (or up to 32 GB with a memory card).
Conclusion: stylish and sleek (copied, but who cares?) design and a nice and balanced range of possibilities. Unless the charging indicator will have to follow closely.
Ulefone Paris X, $ 119.99
It would seem that the new version of the well-known model should be more technically advanced, but the Chinese manufacturers have gone their own way - they have simplified Ulefone Paris, at the same time slightly reducing the price for it.
What will change: the MTK6753 processor will come to replace the MTK6735.
Main camera instead of 13 megapixel resolution, it will receive a resolution of 8 megapixels (although the manufacturer claims that this will not negatively affect the quality of images).
3D accelerator The Mali-T720 will be the same, but the clock speed will drop by 0.3 GHz - 1 GHz instead of the former 1.3 GHz.
Battery capacity - 2250 mAh.
Conclusion: for those who like Ulefone Paris, but want a cheaper device.
Ulefone Be Pro 2, $ 119.99
This improved version of Ulefone Be Pro hit the market just two months ago. From the first generation, the smartphone inherited a 5.5-inch screen and HD-resolution, but at the same time got something new:
Processor MediaTek MT6735 (instead of 6732) and switched to a more modern version of Android.
Standard memory - 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in (or up to 128 GB with a memory card).
Audio processor Bes Smart of the second generation provides clear and deep sound (the manufacturer claims that the sound performance has increased by 13%).
Battery capacity 2600 mAh battery remains the same - the smartphone will withstand either 12 hours of continuous Wi-Fi operation and Internet browsing, or round-the-clock conversations.
The device is supplied in dark blue, white and black body versions.
Conclusion: in comparison with the previous model, this one is slightly more productive and balanced in terms of energy consumption. However, the battery capacity would still be larger.
Ulefone Be Touch 3, $ 149.99
Chinese manufacturers decided to test this third generation of the flagship Be Touch line for frost resistance specifically for Russian buyers - they wrapped the smartphone in plastic wrap, placed it in a container with water and put it in the freezer. Pulled out after five hours. The phone received calls, even when it was embedded in ice, and after defrosting, it remained operational.
Seriously speaking, here are the main differences between the new model and the previous ones - the first and the second.
Instead of a processor MediaTek MT6752 became MT6753 (1.3 GHz frequency), which seems to be newer, but at the same time it comes with a Mali-T720 3D accelerator, which is still less productive than the filling of its predecessors.
Otherwise, there are practically no differences - a display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920 x 1080.
3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in.
Battery capacity 2550 mAh, two cameras in 13 and 5 megapixels.
Conclusion: if you need to work with particularly complex applications or 3D games, it is still better to pay attention to the previous models.
Ulefone Power, $ 179.99
Finally, Ulefone has responded to the aspirations of users and released a new smartphone with a mega-battery with a capacity of 6050 mAh. The manufacturers claim that the device can last up to 4 days without additional recharging. At the same time, the pump Express Plus fast charge function allows you to fully charge your phone in just a couple of hours. In addition, if suddenly a friend or girlfriend has their iPhone 6 discharged, this titanium will charge it without the slightest difficulty, spending only 40% of its own energy.
Otherwise, Ulefone Power is equipped with about the same set as the rest of Ulefone smartphones from the more expensive segment:
- display in 5.5 inches, resolution 1920 by 1080,
- 64-bit MTK 6753 processor,
- 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory,
- cameras in 13 and 5 megapixels.
From the new - an infrared sensor and a fingerprint scanner. For strength, a stainless steel frame is built into the case. Colors: white, blue and wood-like back panel.
Conclusion: a powerful smartphone on which you can do everything - and do it for a long time. But the price is also higher.