Cherry Mobile Flare S3, An Honest Review

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Cherry Mobile Flare S3, An Honest Review

Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Package and Front look.

If you're looking for a cheap smartphone that has some of the latest specs and Android software, I would recommend Cherry Mobile Flare S3.

Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Back.

I bought my Cherry Mobile Flare S3 for just P3,999 from the month of November and it is still alive and kicking today.

Cherry Mobile Flare S3 Official Specs:

• 1.3GHz Quad Core Mediatek MT6582 Processor
• Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS
• 5.0-Inch qHD IPS Display with OGS (540 x 960 Pixels, 220 PPI)
• Scratch Resistant Glass
• ARM Mali-400 MP2 GPU
• 13.0 Megapixel Autofocus Main Camera with BSI Sensor and LED Flash
• 5.0 Megapixel Front Camera
• 1GB of RAM
• 8GB Internal Storage
• Expandable up to 64GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM (Regular + Micro)
• 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
• Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bluetooth v3.0
• GPS with Assisted GPS
• FM Radio
• USB OTG Support
• 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Accelerometer
• Proximity Sensor
• Ambient Light Sensor
• 1,800mAh Battery
• ₱3,999.00 Suggested Retail Price

To cut long stories, here are the Pros and Cons of the Cherry Mobile Flare S3:

Pros:

• Android Kitkat 4.4.2 OS
• Can compete with some latest smartphones today when it comes to game compatibility
• Slim design, looks cool
• Clear camera shots, here is a blog about smartphone photography that includes photo shots taken from Cherry Mobile Flare S3: generationshots.blogspot.com
• Fast and smooth due to its Quad Core processor and a 1GB ram

Cons:

• Due to its 1,800mAh Battery Capacity, it can get low bat easily. I normally last 6 hours with just Facebook, and probably an average of 4 to 5 hours when playing heavy games (Clash of Clans)
• LCD Screen can easily be broken (Although my phone has been with me for 3 months, I had no issues with broken LCD since I bought a leather case and handles it very carefully)
• Some keyboard problem: Yes, I had hard-touch keyboard problem with my phone, sometimes, in an unknown reasons, it is so hard to touch a letter, mosty from left and right side of the keyboard. But some users have not encountered such problems.

My verdict:

A latest Android smartphone just for P3,999? For me, its really more than what you've paid for. Even the most expensive phones have their disadvantages, so I rather stick with something that is affordable but worth it at the same time.