Coolpad is a Chinese mobile manufacturing brand based in Shenzhen, which has entered the Indian markets only recently and its devices are available only on online shopping platforms. One of the most awaited low budget phones of this year, Coolpad Note 5 Lite will be launched by March this year. It has been in the news for its nominal price, as the phone promises to offer all the features provided by relatively expensive phones. As the name suggests, the device is manufactured as a lighter version of its prior release Coolpad Note 5, which was launched last year in India.
Price
Coolpad Note 5 Lite, is expected to be launched with a starting price of Rs 8,999 only, which definitely makes it a value for money product. The phone manages to give you all the latest possible features, along with a great camera and a smooth user interface experience. It is definitely a must buy, if you are looking for a phone. There is no better phone in the market currently that delivers you these features at such a low price.
Display
It comes with 5 inch LCD touch screen with a 2.5 D curved glass which contributes to its resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. However Coolpad Note 5 Lite, doesn’t come with any gorilla or other glass protection for its screen, which can make you a little skeptic about the device. But just as the old saying goes ‘prevention is better than cure’, make sure to get a solid compatible cover for your phone and it will surely provide you with the reassurance of longevity. The phone will be available in two color choices gold and grey.
Camera
One can’t image a Smartphone of this price to deliver such fine HD quality pictures. It comes with a 13 MP primary camera with LED flash, auto focus and has an 8 MP front camera with LED flash, which surprised everyone with its HD quality during its test runnings. Coolpad Note 5 Lite also offers HD recording of 1080p resolution. The phone is a true blessing for you, if you are running low on budget and wish to buy a good camera phone. Its camera can definitely turn out as a great selling point for the device. You can also use its fingerprint sensor behind it to click pictures.
Performance
Coolpad Note 5 Lite runs on Android OS v6.0 Marshmallow, which can be seen as a drawback as new Android v7.0, phones are ready to hit the market. However one can’t really complain, looking at the price of the device. It has a Mediatek chip set and is backed by it CPU system of Quad core processor. It comes with a 3 GB RAM and internal storage of 16 GB which is expandable upto 64 GB using the Hybrid SIM 2 slot. The phone’s user interface and processing system looks promising on paper, and ensures to give a lagging free experience, but we can only be sure about the phone’s creditability after its release.
Key Features
It comes with all the common connectivity features like WLAN, GPS, radio, Bluetooth and USB port.
Coolpad Note 5 Lite, also supports fingerprint, proximity and accelerometer sensors. It has a non removable Li-Ion battery of 2500 mAH, which doesn’t come with any quick charging facilities. This can be major drawback as 2500 mAh will contribute to a 4 to 5 hour long battery life during use. This might not the most preferable choice for you if you like playing games and it can drain out the battery quickly. However the company does promise to deliver a standby of 200 hours for its battery life.
Verdict – If you are looking for a phone, under this price range, Coolpad Note 5 Lite should be your choice. It is compatible with all the latest technologies and features; you can pretty much use every app on this phone. It gives you the best camera in this price range, so if you are worried about your social media follower, they will definitely love the high quality pictures you will be posting with this budge friendly device. It also contributes to a promising user interface with 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. We can only be sure about its features and performance, after its release. Coolpad has taken it up a notch with the introduction of this device and might be able to take over the market.