There is no doubt in our minds that the UMi X2 is going to be one of
the best quad-core, 5-inch 1080 phones for 2013 when it goes on sale,
but it’s not going to be the only one and it certainly isn’t the
cheapest! Which is best for you? The UMi X2 or the Sheng X7?
UMi X2
We’ve said this time and time again, on paper the UMi X2 is basically a more affordable version of the awesome Oppo Find 5! Everything which makes the Find 5 such an amazing phone is present in the X2, but at just a fraction of the price!
5-inch
1080 HD display, quad-core CPU, 13 mega-pixel rear camera! The X2 has
it all, and up until today was heading to become the undisputed Chinese
phone champion of 2013, but then the Sheng X7 arrived!
Sheng X7
The
Sheng X7 has been on Gizchina a few times over the past few months, but
only after seeing real photos of the prototype are we starting to
become excited about this awesome phone, but can it really compete with
the Umi X2?
In
a word, Yes, the Sheng X7 offers everything the UMi X2 does, but
manages to do so at a lower retail price! 5-inch 1080 display, quad-core
MT6589 CPU and a 13 mega-pixel rear camera all wrapped up in a stylish
body!
UMi X2 vs Sheng X7
| Sheng X7 | UMi X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6589 quad-core 1.2Ghz | MediaTek MT6589 quad-core 1.2Ghz |
| GPU | Power VR SGX544 | Power VR SGX544 |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Built-in Memory | TBA | 32GB |
| Screen Size | 5-inch | 5-inch |
| Display | TBA | OGS with Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 HD (PPI 441) | 1920 x 1080 HD (PPI 441) |
| Cameras | Front: 3 mega-pixel Rear: 13 mega-pixel | Front: 2 mega-pixel Rear: 13 mega-pixel |
| Battery | 2050mAh | 2500mAh |
| Android Version | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean |
| Sensors | Gyroscope/ distance/light/gravity/magnetic | Gyroscope/ distance/light/gravity/magnetic |
| Expandable Memory | Yes 64GB max | TBA |
| Dual-SIM | ? | Yes |
| Size | TBA | TBA |
| Other | Ultra narrow bezel | Narrow bezel design. |
| Release date | TBA | Late Feb |
| Price | 999 Yuan ($160) | 1499 Yuan ($240) |
This is a difficult call! Both phones are practically identical in the hardware departments with the only notable difference being battery size. With that said though, does the larger battery of the X2 really call for a 500 Yuan ($80) price hike?
On the other hand, are you happy to pay the $80
extra for a phone who are known to deliver, or do you want to take the
risk and step in to the unknown with the Sheng X7? Let us know in the
comments below!
