5'' Android Smartphone - 1GB RAM/KitKat/QuadCore - €62

Sam Mac · 03-12-2014 02:44PM #1

Another great performing Android smartphone for just €61.99 with free postage!

Cubot S168 - 5'' Android 4.4 KitKat Dual Sim Smartphone

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_88929.html

Use the following coupon code at checkout: S168LG

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Specs overview:

RAM: 1GB
CPU: MTK6582
Cores: Quad Core, Cortex-A7, 1.3GHz
GPU: Mali-400 MP
External memory: TF card up to 32GB
8mp rear camera, 5mp front camera

IPS: Yes
Screen resolution: 960 x 540 (qHD)

Network type: GSM+WCDMA
Frequency: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Dual Sim

I have been using this phone for the past week, and I have to say, you will not get a better smartphone for this price.

THE GOOD:

-Includes free clear gel case & screen protector in the box!
-Excellent screen - bright, good colours & sharp text
-Battery life is very good
-Great build quality, all plastic, but feels premium in the hand
-Excellent 5mp front facing camera
-Clear call quality
-Loud rear speaker
-Smooth performance with 1GB RAM, graphic-intensive games (I tested the phone with Asphalt 8) & movies play without issue - very little, if any, frame dropping
-Dual Sim option is very handy to have
-3G data is very fast (based on my 48 SIM)

THE BAD:
-Rear camera is only okay, good enough for the odd snap here and there
-Flash on the camera is not the brightest
-Internal storage is very small on first boot-up
-Touch buttons do not light up

Some pictures:

http://s28.postimg.org/q2v673w0d/IMG_2837.jpg

http://s21.postimg.org/mbso3aorb/IMG_2838.jpg

http://s28.postimg.org/awyb7nkr1/IMG_2839.jpg

http://s21.postimg.org/r6qyfbcgn/IMG_2840.jpg

RossieMan · 03-12-2014 03:48PM

Looks a great bargain bucket phone. Battery might be a bit limiting for some though.

Sam Mac · 03-12-2014 04:09PM

RossieMan wrote: »

Looks a great bargain bucket phone. Battery might be a bit limiting for some though.

I've been using it throughout the day for the last week, battery seems to be pretty good so far. Getting a full day / day and a half out of it with medium use.

jpb1974 · 03-12-2014 04:16PM

How long did it take to arrive?

Sam Mac · 03-12-2014 04:17PM

jpb1974 wrote: »

How long did it take to arrive?

Took about 2 and a half weeks to get to me, via PostNL.

jpb1974 · 03-12-2014 04:23PM

Thanks.. at that price I'll take a punt. My S3 is in tatters after one too many drops. If it turns out to be naff, I know one or two people that will inherit it.

Sam Mac · 03-12-2014 04:40PM

Well if anyone has any questions about the phone let me know!

Satriale · 03-12-2014 04:56PM

Sam Mac wrote: »

Well if anyone has any questions about the phone let me know!

I was just about to post in the chinese phone thread for a recommendation for a couple of Christmas phones for the two Grannies. You saved me a job (and well below budget!)
Thanks.

patq16 · 03-12-2014 05:18PM

Is the 8gb a bit small. How much actual space is available or is it rooted so all apps could be stored on Sd card. Very tempted!!
What is the track record with Gear best and customs.?

Sam Mac · 03-12-2014 05:20PM

patq16 wrote: »

Is the 8gb a bit small. How much actual space is available and is it rooted so all apps could be stored on Sd card. Very tempted!!
What is the track record with Gear best and customs.?

Once you clear the few Chinese apps that are pre-installed, I had about 2-3gb. I can move any app to my SD card, so it must be rooted. I did not get caught for customs.

patq16 · 03-12-2014 05:33PM

Would this be much of a step up from a Galaxy S3..

Sam Mac · 03-12-2014 05:35PM

patq16 wrote: »

Would this be much of a step up from a Galaxy S3..

S3 would have a slightly better screen (720p AMOLED), other than that it is nearly the same.

onlysheep · 04-12-2014 01:45AM

I remember there is a Landvo L200 thread here. What I can see is these two phones are quite similar,so I do not really know which one would be better.Any recommendation?

kiwiq · 04-12-2014 01:51AM

will this work in Australia/NZ? thanks

onlysheep · 04-12-2014 02:06AM

kiwiq wrote: »

will this work in Australia/NZ? thanks

Frequency of Cubot S168 include: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz, guess it covered there

E30i · 04-12-2014 06:59AM

Tks for the post OP. If anyone is ordering note that the link is to the white version so make sure you change this before ordering if you want the black.

vicwatson · 04-12-2014 08:10AM

Any customs duty/vat on it on arrival?

RossieMan · 04-12-2014 01:10PM

vicwatson wrote: »

Any customs duty/vat on it on arrival?

Sam mentioned earlier he avoided customs.

Clear bargain if you can get it without the customs charge.

MRTULES · 04-12-2014 01:39PM

If you got stung for customs, what would be the worst case scenario, euro wise.

Digital Solitude · 04-12-2014 02:34PM

MRTULES wrote: »

If you got stung for customs, what would be the worst case scenario, euro wise.

It would add 20 euro through An Post, 30 if you used a courier

yannakis · 04-12-2014 11:18PM

With this code CubotS200SQ, you get similar characteristics with a way better screen for €74.84

www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_114077.html

Weyhey · 09-12-2014 04:27PM

Not a bad phone but too big for me.

Anyone recommend a smaller half decent phone -I have the samsung galaxy ace GT 5830 piece of rubbish but find a lot of the better spec phones too big (and too expensive)?

5'' Android Smartphone - 1GB RAM/KitKat/QuadCore - €62

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