Previously we have talked about Ulephone as a company that focuses its efforts on offering balanced terminals that excel in autonomy. Technologies like this one, with less presence than their more powerful rivals from the Asian giant, try to offer more balanced benefits and at the same time, join the latest trends in consumer electronics that we are seeing so far in 2016. Virtual reality continues consolidating itself not only among the largest manufacturers in the world, but we also find others who intend to join it with another objective: not to lose positions in the race that will be in this field in the short term.
Today we bring you Future, the new jewel in the crown of this company that is already present in our country. Through this device, of which we will tell you about its characteristics below, Ulephone It aims to show, as others have already tried, that there are players in the sector who can leave behind a heritage based on poor quality terminals and unstable in terms of their performance. Will we be facing a device that can transform the field of phablets? Will we witness a new model that will not meet the expectations placed on it neither for users nor for its manufacturers?
Integrated
We start by talking about the appearance of this device. To its metal casing, with a single body and made of titanium and aluminum, a fingerprint reader that, unlike other models that already house it on their back or front cover, in this case, we find it on the side edges. Its creators claim that the response time of this component is minimal, of only 0,1 seconds. It is available in several colors: Gray and gold. As usual, it has soft corners on the frames.
Image
The sharpness of the panel is one of the strengths of the new from Ulephone. This is achieved through a 5,5 inch diagonal that maximizes the lateral edges. The screen is accompanied by a resolution Full HD. In the field of cameras, we find two sensors manufactured by Samsung. A rear one that reaches 16 Mpx and a front one of 5. The latter has a beauty mode designed for selfies while the main one is reinforced with a protective glass that at the same time eliminates glare and reflections. Another of the highlights of the cameras is the recognition time of the autofocus: Like the fingerprint reader, it is only 0,1 seconds.
Performance
MediaTek has equipped Future with a processor Helio P10, which with its 8 cores, reaches peaks close to the 2 GHz. As for memory, it has a RAM de 4 GB accompanied by an initial storage capacity of 32 expandable to 128 using Micro SD cards. All these features allow fast execution of heavy games and audiovisual content in High Definition formats. As we mentioned before, the virtual reality It is another of the strengths of this device, which thanks to its gyroscope, allows the connection of the terminal to supports prepared for this technology and its compatibility.
Operating System
Before we talked about pure Android as one of the most popular software on the market. Ulephone has echoed the reception of this platform by users and for this, it has equipped Future de marshmallow in one of its most basic versions. In terms of connectivity, and as we are seeing in 2016 in many other phablets, it is prepared for next-generation WiFi and Bluetooth networks, to which 4G is added. Also supports connections USB type C.
Autonomy
Despite the fact that Ulephone has launched terminals with a large capacity battery in the past, in Future this standard is not fulfilled, since in this case, its size is about 3.000 mAh. At first glance, it may seem like a low number or a little tight. However, it has a technology of fast charge that in one hour offers 100% autonomy. In standby mode, the duration of it is approximately 200 hours according to its designers. The incorporation of Pickups in the operating system helps to further improve this parameter.
Availability and price
A significant part of Asian firms have made the leap to regions such as Europe through Internet sales portals. Future can be purchased through these platforms and through the company itself. company website for a few weeks for an approximate cost of $180. Currently, in the same Ulephone portal they offer discounts for the acquisition of this terminal.
After learning more about one of Ulephone's flagships, do you think it is really ready to position itself in a privileged place within the low cost segment? Do you think that the strength of other companies, especially Chinese in this group, can limit their entry and acceptance among the public? You have available more related information about other terminals launched by the Asian technology such as Power, characterized, according to its designers, by offering 4 days of autonomy, so that you can give your own opinion while you know what else can come to us from this brand.