We knew very well that the local mobile market is a
fiercy-contested stage with top brands dropping their new devices almost every
week. And with the surge of these products, we could hardly identify one device
from the other. One Cherry Mobile device has been streamlined to have a
different kind of camera sensor and that made it standout among its peers.
The Cherry Mobile S2 is marketed to have a Sony IMX179
image sensor. This sensor is similar to Nexus 5's 8-megapixel rear shooter.
Display and Hardware
On paper, the Cherry Mobile S2 will have a mid-range
display that sums up 4.5-inch screen real estate which is somewhat bigger that
its 4-inch predecessor. The panel is rated as an IPS display so that users won’t
have any problem with its viewing angles. This FWVGA screen sports an
acceptable 217 ppi pixel density.
When it comes to hardware, the Flare S2 is still clocked
with 1.3-gigahertz quad-core CPU. Though there's no word on the specific
processor, however we assume that it'll be an MT6285M variant. The chip will be
backed-up with a gigabyte of RAM to keep things smooth fashion.
Connectivity
Memory-wise, the Flare S2 will get the usual 4GB ROM and
up to 32 gigabyte (expansion option) combo. The secondary camera will be
treated with a 2-megapixel sensor. On the radio side of things, the device will
have dual-SIM or dual standy capability. Other connectivity options include
Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi and HSPA+. No LTE here.
Though there's no word about the price, our guestimate
will be Php 4,699. In terms of battery, most of us are
hoping for Cherry Mobile to include a better rating than just a mere 1400 mAh.
Cherry Mobile Flare S2 carry a Sony IMX179 sensor is,
however, another first in the local scene. We always give credit to Cherry
Mobile for being so aggressive in pushing innovative technology in our mobile
phones.
Cherry Mobile Flare S2 Specifications
4.5-inch FWVGA IPS display,
217ppi
1.3-gigahertz quad-core CPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
microSD up to 32GB
8MP autofocus rear camera w/
2 LED flashes
Sony IMX179 image sensor
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.0
Android 4.2 Jellybean
Php 4,699
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