I've got the Ulefone Be Touch 2. The performance is good, but it chews through battery. If you search for "Be Touch 2 battery" on Google, I'm sure you will find the threads and posts complaining about it. Either the battery is of poor quality or there is a software bug somewhere, even after updating. With my use, I could barely get though a day on the Be Touch 2 (3050mAh) whereas my Note 3 (3200mAh) can get 2+ days with my use.

Other complaints, the touch screen is not as sensitive. It works fine when you are doing an at a glance test, but in daily use, you will notice, swiping up will stop prematurely or it doesn't seem to follow your finger as accurately or smoothly as you would expect. The speaker is so bloody weedy, it sounds like a speaker on the other side of the channel tunnel heard though an ear trumpet.

The low light shooting of the camera was appalling, but does fine in daylight. Its plusses, it did dual sim very well and had a comparable signal to my Note. The screen is good and colours were fine. Build is fine, materials cheap as you would expect but no weird gaps or flex in the phone.

Forget about support. They promised monthly updates but following the release of the Paris, there has been nothing for the Be Touch 2, even the Be Touch 3 which is practically identical, with the same hardware and chassis, has seen updates where the Be Touch 2 has not.

Don't know about warranty, I've not called on it. I am skeptical about doubling the battery and having the added weight when poor quality cells or software will bump you back down to the life of a normal phone. There is little support for these on sites like XDA and in a short time, even less from the manufacturer themselves.

So it is a cheap phone and in some places, you will notice it. My advice, be wary of expecting a massive increase in battery life and there will be small niggles that could eventually wind you up. It is cheap and that is what you should expect.

A lot of phone for the money and I'd be tempted but currently no case or screen protector available wouldn't last five minutes in my hands but very hot for the spec.

Do these phones perform as well as they sound like they should and how reliable are they?
Also how do you go with regards to warranty?

I wanted to ask the same as above. On paper these phones look great but they seem almost too Good to be true. I've not bought a phone in the last several years that I wasn't able to try out in my hands myself. I'm also concerned about warranty and ultimate resale value since I always trade or sell up before I move on to a new device

With a battery this large, wonder if it has the feature to charge another smartphone/tablet via micro USB?

Removable battery?

Another Sim+Sim or Sim+Memeory card set-up.

Otherwise the specs do look pretty decent, plus an IR port.

How do these compare to the Redmi Note 3, performance wise. I do know redmi 3 is more expensive BTW.

How do these compare to the Redmi Note 3, (3/32 version) performance wise. I do know redmi 3 is more expensive BTW.

Got a Ulefone Paris Duel sim and SD card. Very well built and smooth running. Gets updates, Came with case and screen protector already fitted, wouldn't hesitate to purchase from a reputable seller (got mine from amazon)

​The poor battery life is probably due to bloatware and background apps or even the UI. I'm sure if you installed Nova or CM it would help.
For example I have a hudl2 and I found out that the Tesco pre-installed apps use a whopping 35% of the battery's charge. They got uninstalled!

I have a different China brand phone with similar specs, the finger print scanner is the culprit on mine for battery drain.

redmi note 3 has been out for ages

I use Nova Prime on my devices, and uninstalled or disabled as much as practicable but it didn't seem to make much difference. I even tried another "genuine" battery but it didn't seem to improve.

So? How does this compare to the Redmi Note performance wise?

Well, the Redmi Note 3 has a far better processor and the 32GB one also has 3GB RAM so I would imagine it wipes the foor with the Ulefone speed-wise. But in reality for everyday tasks both will be more than up to the job.

6050mAh battery? I don't think so, this size of battery wouldn't fit in.

£30 cheaper, from the EU warehouse (faster delivery, no customs) and only slightly poorer spec

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_253010.html?currency=GBP&gclid=Cj0KEQiA_MK0BRDQsf_bsZS-_OIBEiQADPf--kJC1i7VBxpp7qFkwqm-M4EobWmjyAMrViT7CH3HtxcaAg9l8P8HAQ

I have uni iron since October and I love it xD

​he's talking about the phone advertised.

In my experience, while the specs look great, in real life I had to put up with alot of lag. especially apparent when typing fast. It couldn't keep up.

This was in regards to the model prior to this.

So wouldn't that make the redmi note 3 (3/32gb) a much better deal if you can afford an extra 20, also from gearbest if you don't mind buying from them and spend ages waiting?

I have the Be Touch 3 (upgraded from Nexus 5) and I love it. The camera isn't perfect, but it runs all the apps I need. Has micro sd slot and removable battery. If I hadn't only had it for a month I'd be buying this. Like the idea of having IR for remotes too. I got mine from coolicool.

These CH phones are so tempting, still tempted but for an extra 100 notes inc quidco saving you can get a s6 64gb,
http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/shopping-basket?source=uswitch&utm_source=uswitch&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=phg

If you don,t mind a 2y contract, dilemma dilemma.....

The trouble with these pre order deals apart from the wait for delivery, is any bugs that will need ironing out. Cannot remember which model off hand but one of these deals last year was inundated with preorders and to get them out,they were shipped with the notification lights not working. But nobody was told this and on people complaining they were offered avoucher off their next purchase.

I have bought a lot of items from Gearbest but recently there have been a number of issues and they can take an age to resove problems. This isn't a comment on the phone, just an observation of the vendor. Tinydeal are much worse by the way but I did get some good pricing that beat Gearbest.

cheap Chinese item that wont last 2 min

I also have the be touch 2 and have been very happy since the last firmware ota update. For the price, ulefone is a good buy. can't comment on support, but would expect it to be non existent.

They look like cheap plastic ... I saw an earlier version at friends place:3

chances are you can jump start your car on this :smile:

Carry a portable power bank charger. Yes, the speakers are not that good. Mine is brilliant in use but sounds like you are pushing yours to the limit where i plod along.

Guys just wait couple of weeks for lenovo note k4 very decent phone front facing dual stereo spekers 3gb ram full hd display etc dual sim plus micro sd...its also known as lenovo a7010 in estern europe or lenovo vibe x3 youth edition just google it

V.good phone and v.good deal. Well Done OP HOT!

​top notch smartphone

From specs it's not gonna outperform the Redmi Note 3 (or 2) but it will be a more than capable device. Similar spec'd devices will score 35k ish on Antutu. And that battery life is gonna be great. Also has full 4G support unlike the Note 3.
If Gearbest don't do their occasional trick of having an order "Processing" for weeks they're OK - Use PayPal and if you get any problems let PayPal sort - That's always worked for refunds for me when Gearbest are being a**holes.

is it good

extra 8% discount with code: GBJANRT
(may be only for first time buyers..)

Here types someone who can't find the CapsLock button on their keyboard.

This is presently on pre order at Banggood at £126.10, and due in at the end of the month, 28th anyway.

8% coupon + 6% quidco.

Gonna order one for taking on holiday, as not fancying taking the iphone in case it gets stolen.

should i buy this or the umi iron pro? they have similar specs however tjhe battery on tnis phone is double the size of the umi. though the umis eye scanner looks cool!

Another Chinese fake

What a cheap item from China, do you work for them to post this cheap stuff? This stuff won't last 2 days, but Chinese, buy twice

Good tip.

How long is this likely to take before it arrives?

how does this comapre to the vodafone smart ultra 6 and samsung galaxy s4?

This looks like an absolute beast. Camera comparison with Sony Xperia 5. Ok not as many megapixels but look at the sharpness (including corners). (Nexus 6 has same sensor, presume same lens?)

http://www.gsmarena.com/piccmp.php3?idType=1&idPhone1=6604&idPhone2=7534

Will this work with three 4g? I think it can, i just want to make sense

Ordered one, took the faster shipping offer, thought why not! Will sell my 5s to pay for this!

Mines been shipped

Who did you order it by? I paid extra for DHL fast shipping, annoying as it got the shipment notification 4 days ago but they have only just collected it!! Said it should be here friday now.

Not sure, I just selected the standard free shipping but paid an extra £3 I think for insurance, the tracking on the website says "Belgium Airmail Registered" and the latest entry is just "2016-01-24 00:01:00 Item is ready for transport undefined"

I paid extra for DHL as it should be faster, but more likely to be hit at customs.

Going the slow route your less likely to be hit. Be interesting to see how long yours takes

Miner arrived today, didn't get hit for customs thankfully

Can't use it yet as got the wrong size sim! On the other side, it's bloody massive

anyone received their phone and is it any good ?

It came with DHL so it had their own tracking. The "slower" methods the tracking is Awful and it's a waiting game.

I have to say it is huge, I'm going from a 5s so seems massive. My sim is too small so have got the convertors coming. It's been connected to wifi since 8am, not used and only lost 2% battery.

I'm not used to android so not overly sure what I'm doing, but does seem decent.

how is the thickness of the phone not too bad ? cause i am using 5s as well atm

tiny bit thicker not too bad due to the 6050mah battery !! beast lol

How is this phone after a few days use? Really interested in buying it for th huge battery!

I have no idea where the 2 hours for a full charge has come from, can't use the plug as its two pin but just looks like a 2amp charger.

Plugged the phone from
0% into a Samsung 2amp charger and in 5 hours it's only up to 36%....

Ulefone said on their fb page that if you use a different charger it will be very slow to charge. Can you not get an adapter for the 2 pin one?

How's the actual phone?

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It's in there mate

Did it ship from eu, or China?

if China how much did the customs pigs rob you?

Yeah, just look how quickly that wall fell down, Hadrian would be ashamed.

Shipped from China, took just under two weeks I think but others got theirs before. They marked it as Mobile Phone $19.99 so I didn't have to pay any customs. You get a tracking number so can track the parcel whilst it's en-route, including a photo of the actual envelope with address on! :smiley:

ordered one, many thanks for your response.

How did anyone import their SIM contacts on this? I went to Dialler > All Contacts and clicked on the three dots, but there was no option to Import. In the end I had to download 'sim2phone' app to do it, but there must be a way to do it in Android 5.1?

What is the battery life like moderate use ??

Brilliant, it just lasts and lasts and lasts (But it will do, most smartphones have 2500-3000mAh batteries, this is ~6000mAh. With my old phone it was routine to charge it every night, with this you can forget about it for 2-3 days. And then when it does need charging, it can charge in 2 hours.

Check this out for proof:

Ulefone Power (Battery Runtime Battle) vs. S6 Edge & LG G3

Roger. I'm new to android so struggling with it to be honest , is there any way to put he phone on silent completely with no vibrate at all?

What skin etc are you using on it? I found the wooden effect one it came with a tad rubbish lol, mine wasn't like the you tube video you posted.

Finding the move from IOS to android hard !!

Also what are you charging it with? I mean what plug, the adapter that came with it is massively dangerous if you unscrew it you will see what I mean.

+1

Just ordered one of these - anyone know how to get the new Android 6 ROM?

Thanks Roger. The other thing I am struggling with is finding a bloody case for it where I can still get at the fingerprint reader.... Anyone found something?

Yeah but I want a flip cover so I dont ruin the screen. No biggie if I cant find one, its only a cheap phone but just seems a shame to ruin it.

Few on here: http://www.aliexpress.com/popular/ulefone-power-flip.html

Sorry for being a pain! Where abouts in settings can i turn off vibrate so its only ever volume controlled etc

Settings -> Sound & Notification -> General (Click on the cog) -> Vibrate :smiley:

Thanks for this, my plan was to sit down and get to grips with the phone properly but then my new born daughter came along and i haven't had time!! Also, by skin i mean like the home screen etc mine was some like mock wood images and stuff really wasnt that good!!

9 months warning was enough time then!! ;-)

For the launcher I use Nova Launcher (lets you change homescreen layout etc, very configurable).

Icons I ditched the stock icons for Shimu and "Adam Iconpack".

For the background I use a live wallpaper called "Aquarium 3D" (it's on play store) my 18 month old loves looking at the swim fish about and when you prod them they swim off. :smile:

Love the phone but the only problem is the SD card seems to have stopped working (won't mount) hopefully the 6.0 update will fix.

got mine Ulafone power today from gearbest,there is a fault with the display a big vertical line down the centre,looks like some pixels missing.have contacted gearbest support now waiting.looks like it will have to go back what a pain!

A question please for owners of the phone can you use it one handed, I know this may depend on the size of your hands and mine are big but up to now the largest phone I've owned is a Nexus 4. I'm tempted by this phone but will probably pay the extra £20 and get it from Amazon for piece of mind.

​I've heard there's a keyboard or setting for Google Keyboard you can use that bunches all the letters over to one side to make typing with one hand possible/easier. Not looked into it myself as I tend to use it dual handed 99% of the time. :smiley:

Anyone recommend a case?
One listed above is a stick on one , want one that fits