The O+ Ultra is one very lucky
handset to be tagged as the Yaya Dub smartphone. It has endured the test of time,
several months after its official release, due to the fact that the company throws in a
roomier 16GB Sandisk microSD card in the new package. It is no doubt that the O+ Ultra is one of the most successful handsets from the company this year. If you
are planning to get this Yaya Dub phone, you might want to check out what's inside
its box first. Stay with us as we walk you through with our own unboxing experience.
The O+ Ultra 24GB is a charming
candybar handset. Our review unit comes with a gold paintjob which makes it
even more pleasing in the eyes. The box still comes with the same O+ red
appeal. It markets what the company called the “O+ Factors” which highlight the bigger 24GB memory, 4000 mAh battery and the Power Plus software intended
for the handset’s additional battery life.
O+ Ultra 24GB Unboxing: What’s in the box?
Of course, the O+ Ultra is there. The gold variant of the handset is basically my favorite of all versions included
in the crop. The color hits between the golden brown to chrome hues. Aside from
the handset, O+ is also very generous to include a complete set of accessories
we could expect from a newly unboxed smartphone.
The in-ear headphones come with
multiple-sized cloggers to fit everyone’s ear. The compulsory USB cable with
data and charging function comes with the usual white fashion. Likewise, it is
also coupled with the wall outlet adapter to get your handset hooked on a proper
AC source.
The beefy 16GB from SanDisk is also included on the fly. This is the reason why O+ has marketed this as the 24GB memory version due to the fact that the 8GB onboard memory is paired with the 16GB SanDisk microSDHC card.
Swapping SIM cards is now a walk in
the park because these are nestled with the SIM card tray that you
can access using a tray pin. O+ also packs a device manual that shows new users
their way around the device. There's also the O+ service card for the user's convenience.
Yaya Dub smartphone O+ Ultra 24GB First
Impressions
The O+ Ultra features a candybar
design. Though it’s mostly made of plastic, it resembles a great metallic
aura. The back panel is very inviting to the hands and is NOT a fingerprint
magnet. Its design is simply just for ergonomics.
For one, the power button is
perfectly placed in the right side of the device, just below the volume rocker, for easy access using the thumb. The SIM tray also joins the cluster of necessities in this side
of the handset.
For the audiophiles, the
3.5-millimeter audio jack is at the top together with the microUSD port for
charging and data transfer. The left side is solely for the microSD card tray
while the bottom side houses the microphone. The omnipresent metallic accents around the sides always caught my
attention. It’s giving the O+ Ultra a premium look.
The gold back panel is also
stunning. It is home to the 8-megapixel rear camera and an LED flash. The O+
branding is on the upper-center and the speaker grill is on the lower portion.
Of course, the face of the phablet
is defined by the massive 5.5-inch HD IPS display which is inviting to all
viewers even at oblique angles. Bezels are not that thick; it’s also not thin.
But I get the hang of it with continued use. It is also worth noting that O+
used the new capacitive icons which match the Android Lollipop feel of the
phablet.
O+ Ultra 24GB Benchmarks
The handset scores an impressive
18,580 points when we tried hitting it under the Antutu Benchmarking tool. In
terms of performance, it surpasses 60 percent of other devices. Likewise, in
battery performance, the O+ Ultra is better than 50 percent of devices tested
in the benchmarking tool.
Availability
Due to the hype that Yaya Dub, Maine
Mendoza, infused into O+ Ultra, the device is on sold-out status as of
this writing. However, O+ is keeping up the pace by releasing more
units this week. You can check out O+ concept stores, kiosk and other
authorized retail outlet once the units have been replenished.
O+
Ultra 24GB Specs
5.5-inch
HD IPS Display, 1280 x 720p at 267 ppi
1.3-gigahertz
quad-core CPU
Mali-400
MP2 GPU
1GB
RAM
8GB
internal memory with 16GB SanDisk memory card
Expandable
up to 32GB
8-megapixel
Autofocus Rear Camera, LED Flash
5-megapixel
Autofocus Front Camera with Selfie Fix, LED Flash
Dual
SIM
3G
HSPA+ and 2G
Wi-Fi
802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS,
AGPS
FM
Radio
MicroUSB
2.0
3.5mm
Audio Jack
Android
Lollipop
4000
mAh Li-Ion Battery
Php 7,395
Php 7,395
