CloudFone drops Excite 356G to compete with the likes of Cherry Mobile Flare Lite in the entry level market. The handset poses a threat to other local budget-friendly phones due to the fact that it offers the generation-old Android 4.4.2 out of the box.
What makes it different other local devices?
The device having a 3G
connectivity pair with and Android KitKat in a sub Php 2K price would suggest
that it may not be as unique as other brands. But, it is one of the few that
offers these features in an appealing price standpoint.
Currently, it steals an
ample amount of lightning from the Flare Light which has been retailed for Php
1,999 from the original Php 2,699.
Display and Internals
Doing away with the
marquee features, the Excite 356G touts a 3.5-inch capacitive display. It packs
a single-core processor running in 1GHz speed and 256 MB of RAM. Across the
board, you'll get a 512MB of internal memory which is supported by a microSD
card.
The camera is far from
legit with 2MP/VGA combination. Connectivity-wise, you'll get a bunch of radios
3G via HSPA, 2G, WiFi and Bluetooth to name the essential ones.
The Wrap
For those in the market
for a capable "second-line" with 3G connectivity and a taste of
Android KitKat, the Excite 356G is a good catch. Of course, that comes with
some trade-offs - sluggish processor, smaller RAM and smaller display.
CloudFone
Excite 356G Specs
3.5-Inch Display
1-gigahertz Processor
256MB RAM
2-megapixel Rear Camera
(No Flash)
0.3-megapixel VGA
Secondary Camera
512MB Internal Storage
up to 32GB via MicroSD
Dual SIM/Dual Standby
3G HSPA, 2G
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
FM Radio
Micro USB
3.5mm Audio Jack
Accelerometer
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Php 1,699