Qube just recently launched their new phablet dubbed the Qube Quadcore Phonetab. An affordable device priced at under PhP 7k. We were fortunate enough that Qube hooked us up with a demo unit. Here's our Honest Review of the Qube Quadcore Phonetab.
Unboxing
| Specification: | |
| Model | QuadCore PhoneTab |
| CPU & GPU: | MT8389 28NM Cortex A7 quad-core dominant frequency 1.2G |
| SGX544 1080P HD@30Fps Rel.8 HSPA+(42/11M) ultra-low power consumption | |
| RAM: | 1GB DDR3 |
| ROM: | 8GB |
| Network System: | WCDMA+GSM |
| 3G HSPA+: | 3.5G HSPA+ upto 42.2Mbps |
| Frequency Band: | WCDMA： 850+2100MHz, GSM:850/900/1800/1900MHz |
| System: | Android 4.2.2 |
| Display: | 8.0 inches 800*1280 Samsung PLS screen |
| Capacitive Touch Screen: | G+G capacitive touch screen |
| The difference between G+G and G+P capacitive screen: The capacitive screen is mainly composed of two parts of the upper glass layer cover and the lower part of the sensor. The market now has two structures of capacitive screen: | |
| one sensor glass and one steel glass cover structure, referred to as the G+G capacitive screen. | |
| The second, one sensor glass with one PET plastic cover structure, referred to as G+P capacitive screen. | |
| The capacitive screen of the Apple iPhone, the iPad and other high end Android tablet use G+G structure. Now, the same technology could be found on your Qube Quadcore Phonetab. On the other hand, a lot of low-quality capacitive screen tablet market with a G+P this low-cost capacitive screen. | |
| Camera: | Front Camera 2MP/Rear Camera 5MP with AF auto-focus |
| Button: | Top side power on key+two sides volume key |
| MIC/Receiver: | With MIC（record and call）/with receiver |
| Speaker: | Dual speakers stereo design |
| Motor: | With Vibration feed back |
| Battery Capacity: | 3.7V 4200mA lithium batteryo Standby Time: 21 Dayso Audio : upto 18-20 Hourso Video : upto 6-8 Hours |
| Ambient Light Sensor: | Support ambient light sensor（Lux Auto Brightness，save more power） |
| SIM: | micro SIM card |
| SD Card: | Support Micro SD，maximum support 32GB |
| HALL Switch: | Support HALL switch (Magnetic Cover) |
| FM: | Yes |
| Bluetooth/WIFI/GPS: | Yes |
| Sensors: | o G Sensor / 3-axis Accelerometero Orientation Sensoro Proximity Sensoro Ambient Light Sensoro Magnetic Field Sensor |
| Distance Sensor: | Support distance sensor, it will auto screen off when close to face |
| OTG: | Support U disk, mouse, keyboard |
| Power Management: | Standby Current： 8mA standby / Time：21 days |
| Audio Playing Current： 160-220mA / Cruising Ability： more than 18H | |
| Video Playing Current（1080P）： 520-580mA / Cruising Ability： more than 6H | |
| Charging Port: | 5V/2A charger，the port same as USB port，Micro 5PIN，support PC charging |
| USB: | Micro 5PIN USB port |
| Earphone: | 3.5MM earphone port, support iphone type line control earphone |
| Size: | 213.8*123.9*8.7MM |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Color: | White surface cover/silver back cover |
| Operating temperature: | （-5℃～40℃） |
| Free: | Leather Case worth P500.00 / Free Nationwide Shipment/Delivery |
The box contains the following:
- Qube Phonetab Device
- Headset
- Micro USB Cable
- User Manual
- Microsim Ejector
- Build - in Leather Case
- Travel Charger
BUILD
First thing you would notice on the device is its deceiving likeness to the more pricey iPad Mini. Qube Quadcore Phonetab scores another plus points on design with its free Flip Leather Case. I personally love the design as the Flip Leather Case makes Qube Quadcore Phonetab easy to handle and the uncanny likeness to iPad Mini causes people to turn heads when you carry it out on public.
At the top of the phablet, you will find the standard 3.5mm jack, sleep/wake button, micro sdcard slot and microUSB port . The Volume Rocker is placed on the right side together with the micro-sim card slot.Microphones are located at the lower left side of the device. The tablet also has 2 cameras (5mp rear camera and 2mp front camera), which I will discuss further later.
Screen
Qube Phone tabs has 8-inch HD screen’s quality is one of the best screens I’ve seen for a tablet that range under 7k.The level of saturation is also magnificent. Colors pop out and I didn’t have any problems looking at it even at extreme viewing angles.
Performance
The device is powered by a MT8389 28NM Cortex A7 quad-core dominant frequency one.2G.Performance-wisealthough, Qube Phonetab pack a lot of punch that is why resources-hungry apps and gamessquare measure playable. Real Boxing, for one, is playable however perceptibly quite too long to Load a game.
If you are interested here's the Antutu Bechmark Result.
Connectivity
Qube phonetab is 3G capble device and this device impress ME employing a information affiliation. My Cherrymobile apollo solely received a 50kbs transfer speed but when I use Qube Phone tab it gives ME a triple result.
Battery Life
With its 8inch HD screen Qube phonepad surprise me most the battery runs a pair of days of moderate use and 8hours of heavy use this can be promising that this phone last that long even it's a 8inch HD screen.
Camera
The device 5mp rear camera fixed focus. i used to be ready to take sensible photos withparticularly the topics in sensible lighting surroundings, however it's quite unsatisfying in Night shots.
Here's the sample photos.
Verdict
I personally consider Qubephone tab a successful step by Qube in bringing us an affordable Tablet with Sim Functionality.I highly recommend this device for people who lacks budget but are looking for the best and worth it device.
