The release of Flare S3 was a surprise since Flare 3 was just release a few weeks ago.
It looks pleasing enough with a fair amount of side bezel but wish they could trim a bit on top and bottom. The back comes with pleather with stitch pattern like those on omega icon.
Flare S3 packs a 5 inch qHD IPS Display with OGS technology. Powering the device is 1.3GHz Mediatek Quad-Core Processor coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB Internal Storage (expandable via MicroSD).
For its optics, it features a 13MP BSI primary back camera with LED Flash and 5MP front camera.
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, the regular connectivity is available plus HSPA+ data connection.
Battery is at 1800mAh removable.
Out of the Box you do get Flare S3 Unit, Back Cover, Battery, Charger, Data Cable, Headset and Manuals. Oh by the way, you should ask to include a warranty card that should be also included.
Flare S3 in comparison to Flare 3, they both have same display, chipset and connectivity features but the difference lies in camera. Camera 13MP versus 8MP Back and 5MP vs 3MP front though I am quite sure interpolation is at work and so they might just have the same hardware. A photo/video output comparison should best compare in this aspect. Flare 3 does have a bigger battery at 1980mAh.
To conclude Flare S3 another great bang for buck smartphone. For 3,999.00 same as Flare 3, we will surely see another round of long lines at Cherry Mobile Stores. This might be an alternative for Flare 3 because of supply constrictions? like when first flare and burst came out. Hopefully Flare S3 brings a better sensor that will totally differentiate it from Flare 3.
P.S. NO OTG Support...
Photo Courtesy of Cherry Angel. Kudos Sir!
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Specs Summary
Android KitKat 4.4
5 inch qHD IPS OGS Display
Scratch-Resistant
1.3GHz Quad-Core
Mediatek MT6582
Mali400-MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
13MP BSI Back Camera
With LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
HSPA+/3G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
1800mAh Battery
3,999.00
