GPS is the main thing here - If you use your phone as a sat nav then don't rely on Vernee phones!
A quick internet search shows both models Mars and Thor suffer from the same poor software/hardware issue that GPS doesn't lock to your location, moves around when stood still for example.
I have 2 with this problem (not the only problem I might add).
So if you are buying from Gearbest, make sure you check this thoroughly within the first 45 days so you can return it for a refund.
steevieboy4u
26 Jun 171#7
Looks good to me :smile:
christopherturner10690
26 Jun 171#8
I think the caveat to add to anything like vernee, elephone, doogee, umi Digi, cubot etc is that you probably will get what you pay for, it probably will not last as long as a "known" such as Samsung, LG, Xiaomi etc, but if your paying the 8th of the price it'll probably be good for a year as long as you don't hammer it, just put it in a case and get a screen protector for it.
thelatics to christopherturner10690
26 Jun 17#9
Agree entirely.
thelatics
26 Jun 17#10
For me, I think it's probably better going for something like an Honor phone which whilst cheaper than a Samsung, has the necessary quality from being in the market more than a year.
The deal from Argos @ £189 is excellent as it has a 2-year warranty.
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Main Features:
Vernee Thor E 4G Smartphone 5.0 inch Android 7.0 MTK6753 Octa Core 1.3GHz 3GB RAM 16GB ROM Touch Sensor 5020mAh Battery Full Metal Body
Display: 5.0 inch, 1280 x 720 Pixel HD screen
CPU: MTK6753 Octa Core 1.3GHz
System: Android 7.0
RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 16GB ROM
Camera: 2.0MP ( SW 5.0MP ) front camera + 8.0MP ( SW 13.0MP ) back camera
Sensor: Ambient Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Hall Sensor, Smart Touch Sensor
SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby. Nano + Nano SIM
Feature: GPS
Bluetooth: 4.0
Network:
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 900/2100MHz
4G: WCDMA 800/1800/2100/2600MHz
i know it's Gearbest but I've never had an issue.
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I've never had any issues with them either. :-)
Still, if you get a solid unit it is a decent daily driver for the price.
this is the new model :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071VGD2Q7
A quick internet search shows both models Mars and Thor suffer from the same poor software/hardware issue that GPS doesn't lock to your location, moves around when stood still for example.
I have 2 with this problem (not the only problem I might add).
So if you are buying from Gearbest, make sure you check this thoroughly within the first 45 days so you can return it for a refund.
The deal from Argos @ £189 is excellent as it has a 2-year warranty.