Elephone has just presented its new flagship, the Elephone U. Both the Elephone U and its enhanced version, the Elephone U Pro, they look at themselves in the same mirror: that of the Samsung Galaxy S8. But not everything is a question of image. This time the company has decided to bet on a Qualcomm processor to move the body of its new brown beast, the Snapdragon 660 at 2.2GHz. And best of all, the rest of the specifications are not far behind.
In today's review we take a look at the Elephone U and Elephone U Pro, the new top of the range of the Asian manufacturer to succeed in 2018. Let's go!
Analysis of the Elephone U and Elephone U Pro, two terminals with a lot of hook
Although the standard version is fine, the model that really catches the eye is the U Pro. Above all, taking into account that the price difference between the two terminals is just over 50 euros. Considering the specifications, it is a small toll that in the long run compensates, a lot.
Design and display
At the design level we find a terminal very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8. Flexible bezel-less infinity display with curved edges and no touch buttons on the front. A5.99 ”AMOLED screen with Full HD + resolution (2160 x 1080) and an aspect ratio of 18: 9, protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
At the back we find a metallic casing with a glossy finish, where we find a double camera and the fingerprint reader. A slim and light device with dimensions of 15.40 x 7.25 x 0.84 cm and a weight of 160g for the Elephone U and 166g for the Elephone U Pro. Good screen and light, we can ask little more.
In short, in the visual section it is presented as one of the best knockoffs of Samsung's Galaxy S8. Above all, taking into account all the mid-range that have come out in recent months, with their infinite screens and their more or less successful designs. In this sense, Elephone has hit the nail on the head.
Power and performance
Here we must clearly differentiate the 2 new Elephone models. While the U model remains in more than attractive specifications, the Elephone U Pro is the option for those looking for something more.
The Elephone U equips a processor MTK6763T (Helio P23) Octa Core running at 2.0GHz, while the Elephone U Pro mounts a Snapdragon 660 Octa Core at 2.2GHz with GPU Adreno 512.
Both wear 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage expandable via SD in addition to Android 8.0. It should be noted that Elephone does not usually make many changes in its customization layers, so a fairly clean version of Android Oreo is expected. It will also feature the famous face unlock (Face ID), how fashionable it is lately.
Finally, mention that Elephone will also launch a lighter version of both terminals with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM for those who want to spend a little less money on the terminal.
Camera and battery
The photographic section is covered by a double rear camera with two 13MP lenses with PDAF, Bokeh effect and night mode, capable of recording at 1080p. The front, for its part, wears an 8MP definition lens.
For the autonomy of the Elephone U the manufacturer has chosen a 3620mAh battery, and a battery of 3550mAh for U Pro model, something lighter. Both terminals have fast charging via USB type C and wireless charging. Without a doubt, the battery is one of the great beneficiaries in the new terminal of the Asian company.
Other features
Both the Elephone U and the U Pro have NFC, dual SIM (Nano + Nano), Bluetooth 4.0 and support the following networks:
- CDMA: CDMA BC0
- TD-SCDMA: TD-SCDMA B34 / B39
- TDD / TD-LTE: TD-LTE B38 / B39 / B40 / B41 (2555-2655MHz)
- 4G LTE: FDD B1 2100MHz, FDD B20 800MHz, FDD B3 1800MHz, FDD B5 850MHz, FDD B7 2600MHz, FDD B8 900MHz
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Price and availability
The Elephone U has just been presented in society, and can now be purchased for $ 349.99, about 290 euros to change, on GearBest. The Elephone U Pro is also available by $ 419.99, about 348 euros.
GearBest will also offer a protective film for the first 1000 units, in addition to a draw for 5 Elephone U Pro (6GB + 128GB) in which we can take part if we make a purchase with Paypal.
In addition, the store is handing out $ 5 and $ 10 discount coupons for those who want to get hold of the terminal.
Coupon Code: ELEUPRO
Validity: $ 5 discount when spending $ 350 on Elephone U / U Pro and accessories.
Coupon code: ELEUPROS
Validity: $ 10 discount when spending $ 500 on Elephone U / U Pro and accessories.
These coupons will be active between the days February 5 and 12, 2018.
Opinion and final assessment of the Elephone U and Elephone U Pro
The Elephone U Pro is presented as one of the least original proposals, and at the same time, the most attractive of the year. We say that it is not very original because the inspiration that the terminal has taken is evident.
But at the same time, the final finish is so good that it makes us face a perfect mobile for those looking for quality and performance at an affordable price. The best premium alternative for those who cannot (or do not want) to spend 800 euros on a mobile. An excellent value for money phone.
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