Starmobile announces the
Knight X, the sequel to its popular 2013 flagship handset. The local tech
outfit markets the Knight X with big.LITTLE architecture saying that it is the
fastest local handset around boasting a "2.0-gigahertz octa-core processor" and
5.5-inch full HD IPS display.
Processor with ARM’s big.LITTLE
Actually the 8 cores do
not run in the same 2.0-gigahertz speed. This is due to the architecture of the
device called big.LITTLE which is made by ARM. This arrangement of cores maximizes
power optimization by fusing the high-performance cores to the high-efficient
ones. In the Knight X’s case, you get to have four Cortex A17 cores running in a
2.0-gigahertz speed on top of the four A7 CPUs at 1.7-gigahertz frequency – the
MediaTek MT6595M.
Likewise, you’ll also have
the PowerVR IMG Rogue G6200 GPU and a whooping 3GB of RAM!
Camera with Sony IMX135 sensor
The Starmobile Knight is
definitely a stunner in terms of its imaging capabilities. The Sony IMX135
sensor is not new of any local handset, but sure you can get it in the device’s
13-megapixel rear sensor with f/2.2 aperture. The 5-megapixel secondary sensor
is also a capable camera for your selfie shots and video-calling activities.
Dual-LTE Connectivity
The Starmobile Knight
supports dual-SIM connectivity. In contrast to other dual-SIM devices which has
only one 4G slot together with the standard 3G slot, the Knight X supports 4G LTE for both
SIM slots. The device also has a bucket-full of radios like the IR Blaster,
NFC, USB OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi and GPS.
The Starmobile Knight X is
also equipped with Starmobile Sync that you can use for easy transfer of contacts
and media from an old phone.
Price and Availability
Price has not been
disclosed yet but our ballpark figure is more or less Php 15,000. We also
hoping that it’ll hit the shelves before the year ends.
Update: The Starmobile Knight X is priced at Php 15,999.
Update: The Starmobile Knight X is priced at Php 15,999.
Starmobile
Knight X Specs
152 x 77.7 x 8.9
millimeter
5.5-Inch Full HD IPS
Display with 1080 x 1920 Pixels at 401 ppi
Scratch Resistant Glass
Mediatek MT6595M SoC
2.0-GHz Quad Core ARM
Cortex-A17
1.7-GHz Quad Core ARM
Cortex-A7 CPU
PowerVR IMG Rogue G6200
GPU
3GB of RAM
13-megapixel Autofocus
Main Camera with Sony IMX135 Sensor
(f/2.2 Aperture with LED
Flash)
5-megapixel front Camera
32GB Internal Storage
No MicroSD Card Slot
Dual SIM (Micro + Nano)
4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-Fi
NFC
IR Blaster
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS (A-GPS and GLONASS)
FM Radio
USB OTG
3.5mm Audio Jack
Compass, Ambient Light
Sensor, Gyroscope
Accelerometer, Proximity
Sensor
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
3350mAh Battery
Php 15,990
Php 15,990
