After giving the original Flare S3 a full run, Cherry Mobile now announced a revved-up version of its massively popular device - the Flare S3 Octa-Core. The device breathes the same air as the four-cored handset; however, it clinches more power and performance compared to its younger counterpart.
What's the difference
between Flare S3 and Flare S3 Octa-Core?
We
will start with the obvious reason, the number of cores. The latter packs the
MediaTek MTK6592m which is comprised of eight cores of ARM Cortex A7 CPU
running at 1.4-gigahertz and a Mali-450 MP4 graphics. The original Flare S3, on
the other hand, churns with a MediaTek MT6582 which has a quad-core
1.3-gigahertz ARM Cortex A7 CPU and Mali-400 MP2 graphics.
Related: Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Review
Related: Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Review
Another
point is the bump in the display resolution. Now, the Flare S3 Octa-Core boasts
an HD 1280 x 720p display with 294 ppi pixel density. It's a step higher than
the quarter HD (qHD) 960 x 540p of the previously released handset.
Other specs
The
remainder of the features are similar to the base unit: 5-inch display,
13MP/5MP camera (rear and front), 1GB of RAM, 3G HSPA+ connectivity, 8GB
internal memory, 1800 mAh battery and Android 4.4 KitKat. Other reports also
suggest that the new variant has a USD OTG function.
Cherry Mobile Flare S3
Octa-Core Promo
The
handset will be available at Php 4,499 for a "one day sale" at
February 28 in selected Cherry kiosks nationwide. Visit the following stores on
the said date for a chance to grab a FREE 2,600 mAh powerbank (first 200 buyers
only):
SM
City North EDSA
SM
Megamall
SM
Southmall
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City Calamba
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City Dasmarinas
Robinsons
Place Manila
Market!
Market!
Ayala
Center Cebu
Ayala
Centrio CDO
GMall
Davao
Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Octa-Core Specs
| GSM frequency band | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| WCDMA 2100MHz | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Regular and Micro) |
| Display | 5-inch HD (1280x720p, 294ppi) |
| IPS OGS | |
| Scratch resistant glass | |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6592m |
| CPU | 1.4GHz octa-core processor |
| GPU | ARM Mali-450MP |
| Memory | 8GB ROM, 1GB RAM |
| MicroSD support | Yes, up to 64GB |
| Main camera | 13MP Autofocus, BSI, LED flash |
| Secondary camera | 5MP |
| Connectivity | 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE, GPRS Networks |
| WiFi and WiFi Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth v3.0 | |
| GPS with A-GPS | |
| NFC | None |
| Miracast | Yes |
| USB-OTG | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| Operating system | Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
| Battery | 1800mAh |
| Suggested Retail Price | Php4,499 |
