Starmobile to launch Knight Elite Specs, Price, Philippines

Starmobile set to launch its new smartphone - The Knight Elite.

Constructed witth Corning Gorilla Glass on the front and back accentuated with curved metallic frames and is slim at 6.55mm makes it an elite class beauty in smartphone scene. You also get stunning and clear visuals with its high 440 ppi 5 inch Full HD 1080p JDI In-Cell Display.

Under the hood is a 64bit Snapdragon 615 Octa-Core Processor complimented with 2GB LPDDR3 RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. On software side, it runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with Starmobile value-added enhancements and applications. 64bit architecture is fully utilized and so will able to perform at optimal levels with internal hardware used.

In terms of connectivity, it packs the standard sets with WIFI, Bluetooth, and GPS (aGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou). It supports LTE for its cellular data connection for internet on the go. It is Dual SIM with one Micro and one Nano Sim. However the other sim slot is a hybrid to which you could use it to expand storage serving as microSD slot. USB-OTG is supported so you will be able to connect via otg cable your usb-peripherals like flash drives, game pad and among others

Of to its major feature is the Starmobile Knight Elite camera with 13MP primary BSI rear with LED Flash and 5MP front-facing camera that comes with  built-in ‘Star Cam’ feature.

Product Development Head Michael Chen said "“Star Cam is designed to take everyday photography to the next level, It boasts of the ReFocus, Chroma Flash, and Opti Zoom functions that are unique and exclusive only to the Starmobile KNIGHT Elite."

With ReFocus, it takes 5 shots simultaneously at varying lengths and combines them into single file. Users can then select which object to focus on simply by clicking on the desired area. Meanwhile with Chroma Flash,  improves low light flash photography. Star Cam takes 2 images in rapid succession - first with flash and with no flash  then combines the two to produce a single output with natural looking colors. Opti Zoom shoots multiple photos then ‘studies’ the details to improve on the texture and sharpness of zoomed-in photos.

The Starmobile Knight Elite comes with a 2900mAh Battery quoted at 9 hours talk time and 440 hours standby.

Overall, Starmobile Knight Elite is quite a contender with its elegant look, performance optimized hardware and software, as well camera features. It will be certainly worth considering for your next smartphone.

It will be available in Starmobile stores and resellers beginning September 15, 2015 for only P9,990 with a free phone case and screen protectors in Black or White.

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Starmobile Knight Elite (White)

Starmobile Knight Elite Specs
Android 5.0 Lollipop
5 inch Full HD 1080p JDI In-Cell Display
Corning Gorilla Glass
1.5GHz Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 615 Processor
Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD*
13MP Primary Rear Camera
with LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
Star Cam Functions
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
Dual SIM Dual Standby*
Micro and Nano Sim*
WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
USB-OTG
2900mAh Battery
9,990 Pesos!
*Hybrid Nano SIM / MicroSD Slot

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Starmobile Engage 10 Pro Windows 8.1 Tablet Laptop Hybrid

Posted via Starmobile Website their entry into the Windows universe - Starmobile Engage 10 Pro.

The Engage Pro really does look executive though still I am haunted by impression of Asus Transformer which I am using while writing this article.

The device comes with a 10.1 inch IPS Display with WXGA (1280 x 800) HD resolution powered by 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3735F Baytrail-T with Intel HD Graphics for GPU coupled with 2GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. Storage expansion can be done via microSD for up to 64GB.

Camera features a 5MP rear and 2MP front capable of video recording of 1080p@30fps Full HD.

For wireless connection and pairing WiFi and Bluetooth is available. I/O Ports Tablet include 3.5MM Audio Jack for audio, MiniHDMI for external display, Dedicated AC for charging, one MicroUSB and one Full Pledge USB 2.0 port. You do get a Keyboard Dock that will house another USB 2.0 port for added extra connection.

On the software side, it has Windows 8.1 pre-installed with 1 year subscription of Office 365.

The Engage Pro is quoted to 8 hours of Use Time with its 7500mAh Battery.

To conclude, seems local brands are entering the computing business dominated by International names with its own devices at very competitive price. The Starmobile Engage has similar hardware with its competition namely Cherry Mobile Shift but it main advantage is that it packs a bigger battery, equipped with full pledge USB and has low price for only 11,990.

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Starmobile Engage 10 PRO

Starmobile Engage 10 Pro

Windows 8.1

Office 365 - 1 Year Subscription

10.1 WXGA IPS Display

1.8Ghz Quad-Core Processor

Intel Atom Z3735F Baytrail-T

2GB RAM

32GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD up to 62GB

5MP Primary Rear Camera

2MP Front Camera

1080p@30fps Full HD Video Recording

WiFi b/g/n

Bluetooth 4.0

7500mAh Battery

11,990.00

Ports:

Tablet:

3.5mm Audio Jack

MiniHDMI

AC Charging Port

MicroUSB

Full USB 2.0

Dock:

USB 2.0

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Starmobile Play Club and Jump Max | Color and Power

Look what I found... Starmobile updates its entry level smartphones.

Lets start of with Starmobile Play Club. This smartphone brings style for the budget. For only 2,690 you get Android KitKat with customize-able themes that matches the pop of color of its case in red, blue, yellow and black. No word on display size. I have a feeling it will have 4 inch WVGA so that it will be easier to carry around or pocket-friendly. Under the hood, it has Dual Core Mediatek MT6572 Processor coupled with 512MB RAM and only 4GB Internal Storage. Just fixed focus camera here with 5MP Rear with LED Flash and VGA on the  Front. Quoted for up to 7 hours talk, up to 200 hours standby with its 1400mAh Battery.

Another entry level but packs power is Starmobile Jump Max. Go max with its huge battery of 3000mAh that will sure to get you through the day or two for up to 15 hours talk time and 400 hours standby time than other smartphones. It also runs Android 4.4 KitKat on a bigger display on 4.5 inch Display  with FWVGA resolution. It does have the same hardware as Play Club - Dual Core Mediatek, 512MB RAM / 4GB Internal Storage including Fixed Focus 5MP Rear and VGA front Camera. Priced for 3,690 pesos.

Both devices packs WiFi, Bluetooth , GPS and HSPA+ data connection.

Overall, both phones are entry level obviously pointed out by their specifications. Just targets value customers where price is driving force paired with either fashion / style or for the need of battery life. Takes cares the need but little of want.

Both should be locally available if not it is available
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2,690 Pesos
Starmobile Play Club (Red)
Starmobile Play Club (Blue)
Starmobile Play Club (Green)

3,690 Pesos
Starmobile Jump Max (Yellow)
Starmobile Jump Max (Brown)
Starmobile Jump Max (Dark Blue)

Starmobile Play Club Specifications

Android 4.4 KitKat

4 inch WVGA Display?

1GHz Dual Core Processor

Mediatek MT6572

512MB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

5MP FF Rear Camera

with LED Flash

VGA FF Front Camera

HSPA+ / 3G

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

1400mAh Battery

2,690 Pesos

Starmobile Jump Max

Android 4.4 KitKat

4.5 inch FWVGA IPS Display

1GHz Dual Core Processor

Mediatek MT6572

512MB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

5MP FF Rear Camera

with LED Flash

VGA FF Front Camera

HSPA+ / 3G

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

3000mAh Battery

3,690 Pesos

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Starmobile UP HD High Definition Selfie Android Smart Phone

Starmobile just updated yet again their UP line with addition of High Definition - Starmobile UP HD.

The UP HD runs on Android 4.4 KitKat on a 4.7 inch HD 720p IPS Display bringing rich, clear and detailed quality viewing. A Mediatek Quad-Core MT6582 Processor with Mali-400MP2 GPU facilitates its internal processes with the support of 1GB RAM and 8GB of Internal Storage. This Mediatek has been popular and performs well and efficient. Expandability option can be done via MicroSD.

This is a Dual SIM/ Dual 3G Standby unit having a slot for MicroSIM and Regular SIM. The regular connectivity as WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. HSPA+ so far has been the standard for today's smartphone data connection.

High definition can also apply with the optical capability of UP HD as it is equipped with 8MP AF BSI Rear Camera with f2.0 aperture incorporating 5P Lens with Blue Glass Filter and same goes to the front facing camera at 5MP that is great for taking selfies and video chat. Flash support is available for both the front and rear cameras.

Powering the device is a 1800mAh battery. This may be limiting factor of this device.

For 4,990 Starmobile gives us Highest Definition of standards in terms of display and camera plus they do produce quality durable products for which UP HD embodies.

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Starmobile UPHD (GOLD)

Starmobile UPHD (Dark Blue)

Starmobile UP HD Specs
Android 4.4 KitKat
4.7 HD 720p IPS Display
1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
Mediatek MT6582
Mali-400MP2 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP AF BSI Rear Camera
5P Lens with Blue Glass Filter
With LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
With LED Flash
HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi, WiFi Direct, Miracast
Bluetooth
GPS
1800mAh Battery
4,990 Pesos

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Starmobile Up+ - Plus storage

Starmobile updates UP gets Plus (+) sign.

Courtesy of FB User Jasper John Cinatad

Same device with just 8GB internal storage upgrade.

It runs Android KitKat 4.4 on a 5 inch FWVGA IPS LCD Scratch-Resistant Display. Powering the device is a 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6582M Quad-Core Processor accompanied by 1GB RAM.

Camera features an 8MP AF BSI rear with Flash and 2MP FF camera. WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+ data connectivity. Supports Dual Standby 3G with 1 Regular sim and 1 Micro Sim Slot. UP+ is USB OTG capable.

Battery is at 2000mAh. Priced at 4990  5490. Guess some people got lucky and purchase at UP original price.

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Starmobile UP+ Black

Specs Summary

Android 4.4 KitKat

5 inch FWVGA IPS Display

Scratch Resistant

1.3GHz Quad-Core

Mediatek 6582M Processorr

Mali-400 MP2 GPU

1GB RAM

8GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

8MP BSI AF Rear Camera

With Flash

2MP BSI FF Front Camera

HSPA+

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

USB-OTG

2000mAh Battery

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Starmobile Sky

Here is another affordable offer from Starmobile - the Sky... Talk about reach for the sky, well it is still earth level or to say entry level.

The Sky is the most cheapest KitKat so far at only 3,890 Pesos!

With its price range, the normal 4 incher specs.

To repeat it sports a 4 inch Display (WVGA for sure) powered by 1.3GHz Quad-Core Mediatek MT6582 Processor with Mali 400 MP2 GPU. For its memory is a 512MB RAM (bummer) and 4GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD.

Equipped with 8MP BSI Back camera with Flash and VGA front camera for its optical features.

For connectivity, you do get WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+ connectivity.

Battery is at 1600mAh only.

To sum it all, KitKat at only 3,890 it's price and OS is the selling point. Smooth sailing performance is ensured with the Mediatek Processor even with 512MB RAM. 8MP BSI is still a point of contention where in the industry, interpolation or exaggeration is common. The new normal for entry level but wished they pack more RAM.

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Starmobile Sky (Red)

Starmobile Sky (Silver)

Specs Summary

Android 4.4 KitKat

4 inch WVGA Display

1.3GHz Quad-Core

Mediatek MT6582 Processor

Mali-400MP2 GPU

512MB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

8MP BSI Primary Back Camera

With Flash

VGA Front Camera

HSPA+

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

1600mAh Battery

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Starmobile goes KitKat with UP

Starmobile UP brings KitKat!

This budget grade level territory as its price suggest at only 4,990.00.

The device packs decent specs with 5 inch FWVGA (854x480 pixels) IPS Display with 5pt MultiTouch (versus whats posted Website) and Scratch-Resistant. Powered by 1.3GHz Mediatek 6582M Quad-Core Processor with Mali-400MP2 GPU. 1GB RAM and 4GB Internal storage (Expandable via MicroSD).

Credits to Facebook User Michael Gonzales

Camera features include 8MP BSI Autofocus Primary Back Camera supported with Flash. Front is a 2MP BSI as well. There's no special sensor here if you are wondering so might lessen your expectation on optical performance for this one.

Data connectivity is listed with HSPA+. But it will have your regular WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Battery life is powered by 2000mAh energy pack.

Credits to Facebook User Allen Chester 

Additional features include

Double Tap to Wake and Sleep, Smart Camera Controls, Call and Text Filtering and Supports USB-OTG. It also comes with LED notification light.

Starmobile fight backs with Up offering KitKat, bigger screen, battery and performance grade experience. Few nifty tricks here and there, Starmobile sales will surely go UP! Keep it UP!

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Starmobile UP (White)
Starmobile UP (Black)

Specs Summary

Android 4.4 KitKat

5 inch FWVGA IPS Display

Scratch Resistant

1.3GHz Quad-Core

Mediatek 6582M Processorr

Mali-400 MP2 GPU

1GB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

8MP BSI AF Rear Camera

With Flash

2MP BSI FF Front Camera

HSPA+

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

USB-OTG

2000mAh Battery

http://www.starmobile.com.ph/products/smartphones/up.html

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Starmobile Roar!!!

Starmobile R stands for Roar!!! Here's what it looks like. The Gold lining is very appealing but wished they applied it to the back housing.

The device will have 4.5 inch FWVGA Display and will be powered by 1.3GHz Mediatek 6582 Quad-Core Processor with Mali-400 GPU. Sadly only 512MB of RAM with 4GB Internal Storage that can be expanded via microSD slot. 

For its camera, it does pack 8MP back camera with Flash and also have a 2MP Front camera. Though in the photos 5MP so it seems there's some magic interpolation going on.

Connectivity will be the regular WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+ for data.

Battery is at only 1750mAh. You still get decent battery life considering the low resolution to work with.

Other features are Noise Cancellation, Wave Controls and it supports USB OTG. Additional features (ehem, bloatwares) like Clean Master, Pop Out Video, QR Scanner, Save Spirit, and among others.

Benchmarks courtesy of Facebook  User Jodi Perlta.
Big Shout out to the guys of Facebook Group Starmobile Roar (Official)

It cores 17K in Antutu... Not Bad, MT6582 is better chipset for entry level to midrange. Roar has only 2 touch points so if your into multi-touch games then this one is not for you.

As Starmobile puts it "Innovative features in a strikingly gorgeous handset." We must admit it does look good and packs additional features though at it's price 4,690.00, you might be swayed and see what the other brands offer at that price. RAM is major issue such that competition has 1GB against ROAR 512MB. But it runs on Android KitKat which is optimized to run on small amount of memory so still fluid and smooth but you may lag with more Apps running on the same time. Beauty is great but seems it has so-so intelligence to multitask. It's more a Growl than a Roar.

Specs Summary

Android 4.2.2

4.5 inch FWVGA Display

1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor

Mediatek MT6582

Mali-400 GPU

512MB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

8MP Back Camera (versus picture-Interpolation)

With Flash

2MP Front Camera

HSPA+

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

1750mAh Battery

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Starmobile Quest to Stardom?

Starmobile Q which stands for Quest. Starmobile boast features of their new device such as OGS, Noise Cancellation Technology, and Snapdragon Audio+ enhancement.

By the looks of it, construction is purely plastic cant say if the back will be matte or gloss. Only Black, White and Red Colors to choose from.

The Quest has a 4.5 inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) with OGS IPS LCD Display powered by 1.2GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 Processor - Adreno 302 GPU coupled with 1GB RAM and 4GB Internal Storage with MicroSD expansion slot. This chipset performs very well with Antutu ranging from 16000-19000.

Moving on to Camera, Starmobile gave Quest a whopping 12MP Sony Camera BSI Sensor with f2.0 aperture supported with LED Flash and 5MP Front with Toshiba sensor. It is Interpolated such that the said chipset only supports up to 8MP. It's main rival would be Cherry Mobile Flare S2. Would be nice to have a Camera Shootout showdown.

For connectivity, it has WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and HSPA+ data connectivity. Yes it will be a Dual-Sim device (MicroSim)

Battery is at 2000mAh and since it is a Snapdragon device then it will have Qualcomm Battery Guru Optimization Software built in.

Overall, the Quest is seeking to steal the limelight from barrage of Cherry Mobile devices. How will it fare with Cherry Mobile Flare S2 also packing Sony Sensor? Internal Specs and Price also comes close to the likes of Razor 2 and Omega Icon. Starmobile has placed features focused on display, sound, and camera to compete as their new Rising Star.

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Starmobile Quest (Red)

Specs Summary:

Android 4.3 

4.5 inch qHD IPS LCD OGS Display

1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor

Snapdragon 200 MSM8212

Adreno 302 GPU

1GB RAM

4GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD

12MP Back Camera

Sony Camera BSI Sensor f2.0

5MP Front - Toshiba Sensor

Dual-Sim (Micro Sim)

HSPA+

WiFi

Bluetooth

GPS

2000mAh Battery

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Starmobile Engage 7 Lite

Starmobile Engage 7 goes Lite... Entry level gets serious.

The new Engage 7 Lite runs on Android 4.2.2 Jellybean. It houses a  7 inch WSVGA (1024 x 600) Multitouch TFT Display powered by Rockchip RK3168 1.2GHz Dual Core Processor together with PowerVR SGX540 GPU. Memory is at 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). I guess the word "Lite" is an understatement with decent hardware on board.

Only 2MP rear and VGA front fixed focus camera for optics and only WiFi for connectivity. This is where Starmobile made cuts to reduce price. On Flip side, it does support USB OTG and carries 3000mAh battery.

It does have a premium look to it with its metallic finish and its innards surely shines for budget tablet. Can't say anything much on optics and connectivity. But at 3,990.00 it is really worth considering for you first tablet or for playing with kids.

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