4G Dual Sim-Free Smartphone. Windows 8.1 Upgradeable to Windows 10
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
5.0" IPS Display, 8MP Autofocus Rear Camera with LED Flash
1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
4G Works on all UK networks
Available in grey, white, orange and yellow.
Bought one for myself and cannot complain.
Credit : previously posted by woofer2 , BuzzDuraband and Khairul
Top comments
eatmorefish to Sprograt
9 Nov 1513#4
2013 want their comment back.
Muffy to gaijintendo
9 Nov 153#9
Google are scared of Microsoft gaining a foothold so are doing all they can to stop it; suing everyone who tries to provide compatible apps. But the phone natively supports gmail, Here maps (or Microsoft maps in Win10 mobile) are miles better than Google maps anyway, OneDrive is better than Google drive and who in their right mind would use the rubbish Google docs when you get a proper MS Office thrown in? I threw away my iPhone 3 years ago for a Windows phone and have never regretted it for a moment.
Latest comments (29)
HaraldBB
9 Nov 15#21
Be warned - there is no free sat-nav app for this phone other than Bing maps.
Lumia phones comes with packed Here Maps+ out of the box - this one doesn't. And there is no Google Maps for Windows Phone (just some 3rd party copies, sometimes paid)
Mariusmssj to HaraldBB
10 Nov 15#24
you can get around this by installing the 'Phone System Updater' app from the store, then go to the 'HERE Apps' section of the app, which will allow you to download Maps and Drive from the store
akersj to HaraldBB
11 Nov 15#29
Waze - it's free and I use it on Windows Phone every day
Mariusmssj
10 Nov 15#28
I can confirm here drive+ works like a charm, with offline maps downloaded and everything :smiley:
Sponge
10 Nov 15#27
I've come from a Lumia 920 and find the camera is not very good. It has trouble focusing, is noisy, slow and lacking in resolution.
I also find the screen not very responsive: writing texts is a nightmare.
It'll do for £80, but it's true what they say about getting what you pay for.
Mariusmssj
10 Nov 15#26
That's what I found online, my Blu win HD will be coming in and I will have a look but I saw on forums seems like you can run it
HaraldBB
10 Nov 15#25
But when last time checked it (quite a long time ago, must admit) Here Maps+ for non-Nokia phones was paid app.
If still is, there's a choice of other paid apps.
Earthflash
9 Nov 15#20
I've had a Cubot S208 for 15 months, and while the phone's been great (apart from sub - standard cameras), the battery is now failing. Problem is I cant get a replacement at reasonable cost, or find an equivalent one from another phone as physical sizes aren't readily available to compare. However, it was only £50 - just a shame to bin it just because of the battery :disappointed:
I doubt it, as that was before the iPhone and Android, there was no significant alternative in terms of apps and app stores (sorry Symbian, but you weren't either). The Android Market only debuted with 50 or so apps 2 years later.
cowtc
9 Nov 15#19
BLU should make and sell the 'VIVO Air' model in the UK a really lovely phone
fishmaster
9 Nov 151#18
I like Windows Phone OS a lot, however I'm an Android user who uses apps such as Tasker/Autocast and Pushbullet, and there's plenty more apps that don't exist on Windows Phone platform, so I can't move as that functionality doesn't exist on the platform.
buddn07
9 Nov 15#17
I've got a Lumia 635, which is ok, but the lack of official Google apps, Garmin Connect and Strava prevents me from moving across to the WP platform.
Plus it annoys me that I can't change the colour of certain tiles!
oUkTuRkEyIII
8 Nov 15#1
My other half has one of these and I an impressed. Great screen. Personally I can't live without android or I would get one myself.
Heat added.
iceman85 to oUkTuRkEyIII
9 Nov 15#16
Thanks for the quick review, will def check it out.
Earthflash
9 Nov 15#15
Oh, that was re: corred1964's comment
Earthflash
9 Nov 15#14
I've had a Cubot S208 for 15 months, and while the phone's been great (apart from sub - standard cameras), the battery is now failing. Problem is I cant get a replacement at reasonable cost, or find an equivalent one from another phone as physical sizes aren't readily available to compare. However, it was only £50 - just a shame to bin it just because of the battery :disappointed:
fleabittenvarmint
9 Nov 15#13
I bought this in grey for this price back in September when posted here, and I can honestly say I don't regret switching from Android at all. It's a far smoother user experience, everything just works without the constant Android lag whenever you attempt any action. Yes, a few Android apps are missing, but I can live without them, as all the more important ones are available and work better than on Android. Wish I'd switched a long time ago... :innocent:
skattrd
9 Nov 152#5
I switched to Windows phone a few months ago, and all of the apps I use/need are available on Windows phone ... as well as about 300 000 other apps.
App compatibility should be even better when Win10 phone comes out (next month).
smellyonion to skattrd
9 Nov 15#12
They have been saying saying that with every new release of windows mobile since 2006.
oldjk65
9 Nov 15#11
It`s been this price for about 6 weeks now.
kstead1966
9 Nov 15#10
whats the camera like on this ? thanks
gaijintendo
9 Nov 15#8
I wish Google would support WinPho. I am invested in their ecosystem, but would like a modicum of freedom of choice.
Muffy to gaijintendo
9 Nov 153#9
Google are scared of Microsoft gaining a foothold so are doing all they can to stop it; suing everyone who tries to provide compatible apps. But the phone natively supports gmail, Here maps (or Microsoft maps in Win10 mobile) are miles better than Google maps anyway, OneDrive is better than Google drive and who in their right mind would use the rubbish Google docs when you get a proper MS Office thrown in? I threw away my iPhone 3 years ago for a Windows phone and have never regretted it for a moment.
Sprograt
8 Nov 15#2
Good price for the phone but the lack of apps in the Windows app store puts me off. Not voted either way.
eatmorefish to Sprograt
9 Nov 1513#4
2013 want their comment back.
crazylegs to Sprograt
9 Nov 15#6
Which one are you missing! :stuck_out_tongue:
msharif911 to Sprograt
9 Nov 15#7
Its improved a great deal over recent times.A year ago, I would have agreed with you.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, 1.2GHz Quad-Core, 64 Bit Architecture and Adreno 306 GPU
5.0" IPS Display, 8MP Autofocus Rear Camera with LED Flash
1GB RAM, 8GB Storage, MicroSD Slot up to 64GB
4G LTE Bands FDD: B3(1800)/B7(2600)/B20(800) TDD: B38(2600)/B40(2300)
4G Works on all UK networks
Available in grey, white, orange and yellow.
Bought one for myself and cannot complain.
Credit : previously posted by woofer2 , BuzzDuraband and Khairul
Top comments
Latest comments (29)
Lumia phones comes with packed Here Maps+ out of the box - this one doesn't. And there is no Google Maps for Windows Phone (just some 3rd party copies, sometimes paid)
I also find the screen not very responsive: writing texts is a nightmare.
It'll do for £80, but it's true what they say about getting what you pay for.
If still is, there's a choice of other paid apps.
Plus it annoys me that I can't change the colour of certain tiles!
Heat added.
App compatibility should be even better when Win10 phone comes out (next month).
I've been using a Cubot X6 for the last 18 months....absolutely superb phone