Ulefone MIX 5.5 inch with Triple cameras 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Review

Lovely phone I really like it, I bought my son the exact same phone for Christmas after he smashed his iphone and talked him into giving Android a go as I was converted several years ago and he really loves it, I have been filled with phone envy ever since so when I saw it on offer from this seller £30 below what I paid before I decided I needed an upgrade and went for it.

The phone arrived in a nice and simple Ulefone branded lift top box with the phone on top, manual, sim release pin, little metal phone stand, charge lead and retractable pin three pin USB plug in the bottom. This has a simple manual with good clear and detailed illustrations giving you all the basics you need to know.

I wanted to keep all the apps and data off my old phone so went through the setup selecting ‘Keep your apps & data’ then ‘Another Android device’ which then took me through a simple step by step on screen menu to restore a backup copy from my old phone and after I inserted a sim card and a micro SD card I was soon up and running, I used a micro SD card to test the feature but plan to run it with duel sims so tested that as well which worked fine even setting up different ringtones for them using MP3’s something iphone won’t allow no idea why.

I set up the fingerprint recognition using three of my fingers so I could open it with either hand and also use my thumb on my right hand, I like the fact the finger print recognition is on the front of the screen as it’s on the back of my old phone and I have to take it out of the case to use it. I browsed the net and ran a few videos on YouTube which all worked great giving a great sound and very clear and clean display. I ran a few games and was pleased to see they ran flawlessly without any lag or stuttering with very responsive and accurate movement on the touch screen.

I tested out the camera which was superb one of the reasons I had phone envy as I have seen some of the shots my son has taken with his and I found a nice little free app to test the phone running it with everything checking out and it was working great, I decided I needed a case even though it comes with a rubber case fitted I tend to slip my phone in my front pocket when I go out so wanted a wraparound case and found one I liked on a well-known auction site for £3.50 delivered (bargain) and it had a cut out that fitted the camera everything I wanted.

Overall this is a really nice phone with 4gb of ram and 64gb of rom it’s fast and smooth with a great camera, fingerprint recognition on the front, a great display and sound with the ability to use duel sims or sim and a micro SD card and the reason I have given it full marks. I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing how easy it is to set up and going through some of the functions such as adding the fingerprints and running a phone test.

Price: £119
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Ulefone MIX Unlocked 4G 5.5" Smartphone with Android 7.0 Review

Really nice design sleek and powerful phone, after asking what my eldest son wanted for Christmas he replied ‘a new iphone I have broken mine’, after 30 minutes of me ranting about how extortionately overpriced iphones are, how restrictive they are not even allowing you to set the mp3’s you own as ringtones and so much more I talked him round to having an Android phone and agreed to get him one for Christmas.

After having a good look round and showing him the features we agreed the Ulefone MIX was ideal, good price and he really liked the idea of dual cameras on the back, not something that’s important to me but he seems to live his life through pictures on social media so the camera is a priority feature for him.

It arrived in a lift top white Ulefone branded box which opened up to the phone already in a rubber protective back case on the top with the sim release pin, instructions, screen protector, charge lead and Ulefone branded ring stand holder underneath, it also came with a UK three pin plug USB charge socket separate. After giving it a full charge I went through setting it up with my son.

The manual is clear and takes you through the basics of the phone and getting it up and running, the setup is very straight forward taking you through step by step allowing you to skip some bits and add them later such as the finger print recognition all being very smooth and fast taking no time to have it up and running, my son added his finger prints again very simple to do and with the ability to add more than one he added both his thumbs so it could be opened when you are holding it in either hand.

The cameras are really impressive with the mix sports dual cameras on the back recording superb video and crystal clear photos and the front camera even with my son’s ugly mug taking some great shots, the operating system is Android 7.0 Nougat so nice and quick, I liked the fact the phone didn’t come packed with loads of pointless apps you may never use and after setting up a Google account for him we went onto the play store and downloaded a few of the apps he used to use on his iphone, the video quality is very impressive with vivid colours and sharp details, the sound is great and crystal clear even at full volume no distortion.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing the unboxing, fitting the sim and a micro SD card for extra storage, then running through the setup showing the finger print recognition setup, testing the camera and video, running through the menu system and showing a bit of live video from YouTube and screen capturing some shots. We did test the duel sim option was working with my sim and it switches flawlessly between sims but at the moment my son wants to put all his music on the micro SD card so stuck with that.

• Pure Android 7.0 Nougat breathes brand-new life for Android user with enhanced smoothness. Powered by outstanding MT6750T octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, it can effortlessly satisfy your demands on smooth and fast user experience.
• The MIX equipped with dual cameras on the back, 13.0MP + 5.0 MP, highlights the main subjects throuth blurring the background. 13MP front camera along with F/2.2 aperture, makes every selfie look sharp, clear and bright.
• With 3300mAh battery, ensures a long service between charges, and can offer you the juice for a whole day using. The MIX comes with the front-facing fingerprint identification solution for both amazing convenience and exclusive access to your personal information.
• Outstanding Appearance: Set you free from the boundaries, 5.5 HD display on the MIX with bezel-free viewing experience. With the amazing full display on the MIX, you can experience more immersive visual enjoyment that you never had before when watching movies or playing games.
• Supports 2G/3G/4G unlocked network, supports dual SIM card dual standby. MIX equipped with the advanced AW8737S audio chipset, which delivers high-resolution audio in sound quality.

What I liked

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- Sleek and beautiful design
- Duel cameras on the back work superbly with crystal clear video and pictures
- The ability to either take duel sims or add massive additional storage with a micro SD card
- Very vibrant HD display
- Extremely smooth and fast operation
- Long lasting 3300mAh Battery
- Finger print recognition system, not only a great feature but has not once not worked so far
- My son loves it and hopefully will never return to iphone

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not found anything to dislike about the Ulefone MIX so far but if my son has any issues I will return and add them.

Summary
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Overall a very nice design powerful phone with smooth and quick operation, packed with features and best of all my son loves it and I would certainly recommend it. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £139.99
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Oukitel K6000 Plus Unlocked 4G Smartphone

I decided it was time to ditch my iPhone, while the iPhone works well enough I always feel like I am being controlled and restricted at every move with limitations being there purely to monopolise my custom rather than to protect or give me greater control and don’t even get me started on how bloated and unfriendly iTunes is.

I did a lot of research before purchasing this as there were several things I wanted/needed, I wanted a fast interface, plenty of memory with the ability to fit extra storage space with a micro SD card, finger print recognition a great feature on most new phones now, I wanted a good quality camera for video and snaps, decent battery life, I wanted something the same size as I already had as I am used to the screen size now (iphone 6), something that could be used with duel sim having an auto switch type feature so it would ring instantly on either sim, the Oukitel K6000 Plus had all this and anything else would be a bonus.

The phone arrived in a solid orange box well protected and already fitted with a rubber protective case, a USB adapter cable so I could plug in USB devices something I longed to do on the iphone but they wouldn’t allow it, and charge cable with a myACT fast charger plug in a separate box with a UK plug, a basic manual, spare screen protector and a sim removal pin. The phone looks really sleek with an aluminium back and the front glass being ever so slightly bevelled towards the edges and around the same weight as an iPhone 6 maybe slightly heavier but hardly noticeable.

It was time to fire it up, the first start up took me through the setup all very easy to follow and a lot of options I just skipped as I would be adding them later and first wanted to give it a good test with the duel sim and using a micro SD card. The interface is really clear and very responsive and it hasn’t been overloaded with apps so I didn’t have to spend ages removing things I didn’t use or would never use.

I have added a video running through the first start-up, adding two sims and testing them, adding a micro SD card and testing that by running a bit of video off it, I also tested a few other things and had to slightly speed the video up to get it down to the size limitations, please be aware the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded but hopefully not too much.

I set up the Fingerprint Sensor very simple process and this not only works instantly it’s mega fast and I have yet to have a fail, you just have to rest your finger or thumb on the start button not press and that’s it, I have set it up for both my thumbs which saves switching hands if you are holding it in your fingerprint hand.

I tested the cameras both front and back and am really pleased with the quality of both video and pictures, I really liked the clarity of the FHD (Full High Definition) screen, really sharp and crisp as was the playback quality of the video. The battery life is superb and is a welcome change from my iPhone which needs charging twice a day, the charging is nice and quick using a fast charger and you also have an estimated remaining battery life statistic in the settings.

• Powerful & Long-lasting Performance: Battery life is becoming more and more important as well as battery safety. We choose SCUD battery which are all strictly tested for the K6000 Plus. Just have fun with the phone freely as it equopped with 6080mAh high capacity battery, it can serve you longer. Besides, the 12V/2A FLASH CHARGER will charge your smartphone at top speeds, from 0-80% in just about 1 hour and 40 minues.
• Brand-new MT6750T Octa Core processor can easily handle all situations and perform incredible fast. Running on the newest Android 7.0 OS with ultra-large 4GB RAM+64GB ROM, K6000 plus makes sure better user experience and provides smoother, and more fantastic game screen effects.
• Unlocked 4G Smartphone with Dual Sim Dual Standby: compatible with 2 Nano SIM Card or 1 Nano SIM Card+1 TF card, one smartphone allows you to have more freedom and choice of Mobile Network Operator on your own without paying extra money. The only issue is to confirm your SIM card support 4G network: FDD-LTE Band 1/3/7/8/20; 3G network: WCDMA 900/2100 MHz; 2G network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
• High Definition 5.5" FHD Screen with 1080*1920 pixels screen resolution. Very comfortable to watch movies or videos from youtube. Main camera 16MP for nice shooting, it adopts PDAF tech to offer extremely faster focus, you would fall in love with your smartphone as it provides serveral phone taken modes. Plus, the front Camera 8.0 MP makes you have a charming selfie.
• Safer Fingerprint Sensor: making smartphone personal on a whole new level. Press your finger gently on the sensor and it unlocks in just 0.1s, yon can regain a safe and secure personal space.

What I liked
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- Very nice looking and designed phone
- Battery life is superb
- Great quality camera for both pictures and video
- Fingerprint sensor, not only a great feature but works flawlessly on this phone
- Very fast to charge
- Takes duel sims switching between them instantly
- Ability to expand the storage capacity with a micro SD card
- The price, I know I could have spent twice this but I wouldn’t have got twice the phone, this zips through the menu and gives me all the speed and power I could need
- Nice simple menu with a bright clear screen

What I Didn’t Like
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- I haven’t found anything as I am really loving this phone but if I do have any issues I will return to this review and list them.

Summary
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This is my first Android phone and I am delighted with it, I have not gone into technical details as they are listed and for myself the real reality is how it stacks up when you use it and I find this phone superb, flying through the menu’s and applications, switches between sim cards flawlessly when you get a phone call and not constantly having to be on charge, for all these reasons I have given it five stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £182.99
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