Since MediaTek released its MT6592 processor, we all know there’s no stopping the arrival of smartphones with true octa-core processing. Starmobile went first with the Diamond X1, while Cherry Mobile followed suit with its Cosmos Z2. Soon enough, we’ll have a third choice in the form of the THL T100. So, which beats which?
| Description | Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2 | Starmobile Diamond X1 | THL T100 (Monkey King 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (upgradable to 4.4 KitKat) | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (with OTA software update) | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
| Display | 5-inch IPS LCD 1080p Full HD, ~441ppi OGS Dragontrail Glass scratch resistance | 6-inch IPS LCD 720p HD, ~245ppi OGS Scratch resistance | 5-inch IPS LCD 1080p Full HD, ~441ppi Gorilla Glass 3 scratch resistance |
| CPU | 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 | 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 | 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 |
| GPU | Mali 450MP4 | Mali 450MP4 | Mali 450MP4 |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB | 8GB | 32GB |
| microSD support | Yes, up to 64GB | Yes, up to 64GB | Yes, up to 64GB |
| Rear Camera | 18-megapixel BSI with autofocus and LED flash | 18-megapixel BSI with autofocus and LED flash | 13-megapixel Sony sensor with autofocus and LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel BSI | 13-megapixel Sony sensor |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 3G, HSPA+ Bluetooth 4.0 GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 3G, HSPA+ Bluetooth 4.0 GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 3G, HSPA+ Bluetooth 4.0 NFC GPS |
| Dual-SIM support | Yes, with dual standby | Yes, with dual standby and dual 3G | Yes, with dual standby and dual 3G |
| Dimensions | 145 x 69.8 x 7.5mm | 161.06 x 80.86 x 7mm | 144.2 x 70.4 x 8.8mm |
| Battery | Li-Ion 2000mAh | Li-Po 2300mAh | Li-Ion 2700mAh |
| Other Features | Miracast Wi-Di support USB On-The-Go FM radio tuner | Yamaha 1420 dual speakers Starmobile Sync Aluminum finish FM radio tuner | USB On-The-Go Matte plastic back |
| Price | Php12,999 | Php13,990 | Php13,499 |
| Availability | Now | Now | Approx. 2nd week of February |
If you’ve to choose between these three, the Cherry Mobile Cosmos Z2 is your cheapest choice for an octa-core smartphone. It’s also notable for its KitKat upgrade guarantee and pixel-packed display.
The Starmobile Diamond X1 is the most expensive but has the biggest screen real estate, thinnest profile, and superb loudspeakers.
Meanwhile, the soon-to-arrive THL T100 (Monkey King 2)–via the Novo7 Tech store–touts NFC connectivity, Sony cameras, largest battery capacity, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
To sum up, all three smartphones have their strengths and drawbacks. Let us know what you think.
THL T100 is a good phone
Buying is relative guys, to each his own. If someone decides to buy this or that, its the buyers choice. Kung defective or whatever, its the risk they are willing to take. Point is stop being so negative about convincing people to change their decisions. At least be constructive about it or base it with your experience. At the end of the day It’s not your money anyway. While the intention is clear, the delivery is really really poor… and don’t downplay Mediatek and call the phones they’re in as “Generic Brand” … mapa Samsung man yan or Nokia or iPhone or Cherry Mobile or Starmobile or Technology Happy Life or LG or HTC they are still “BRANDED”. To identify them as generic would be nameless and you can just pick it up at a Generic store (no pun intended).
Well said. As the specs is already laid out, it’s up to the user (or let’s say “buyer’s) choice. Go depending on your preference(s). The THL as far as spec-wise, is superior, but the X1 tops the screen size and speakers making an excellent entertainment/media device. The Z2 is cheaper though. I believe all of them are great devices themselves.
go with THL, Cherry mobile has poor in built quality.. It might brought headaches in you in the near future.. hehehe
Ganyan na ba kayo ka desperado para sa mga generic fone? Naakit na agad kayo sa octacore? Oh come on! Sayang lang pera nyo dyan. Ang 2600mAh nga netong s4 ko ambilis ma lowbat pag gaming mode yang octacore pa kaya?! How power efficient are those mediatek designed processors are? Especially that octacore?! They don’t have extensive R&D just like qualcomm and others. Tapos 2000mAh and 2300mAh ?! Emit kahit design ng phone from xperia and iphone? Naku kung sinong bibili nyan goodluck. May reason kung bakit mura yan kasi parts nyan hindi top notch unlike nokia nung mga fones nila kahit mura may kalidad. Iwasan na lang kung kaya pa at bili na lang ng may brand pero sa mga atat magka fone hala BILI NA KAYO! 10-12k para sa mga ganitong fone?! Generic brand?! Goodluck na lang sa mga mauutong bibili neto at sa mga nakabili na :)
Yabang ah.. So pag hindi Samsung or Apple ang brand ibig sabihin generic na agad ganun ba? These brands may not be on the same level, but it doesn’t mean “desperado” at “utuuto” na yung bibili nito. Di porke’t naka S4 ka, magaling ka na humusga ng lahat. How about learning proper english first before talking down on others? “How power efficient are those mediatek designed processors are”? LOL. Aral aral din pag may time. And before you accuse me of being a fanboy of local brands, I own an LG G2. I guess my phone is generic as well right.
Oo nga ngka typo ako dun bakit perpekto ka ba hindi nagkakamali? FYI thats how I feel kasi naman sa mga nakikita kong cm na nasisira. Hindi ko pinagyayabang s4,ko mga bird brain sinasabi ko sa battery life ang kikitid naman ng mga utak nyo. LG G2 is a great phone sir and I would love to own one. Mas maganda sa S4 ko. Sa may 5S sir pag nanakaw s4 ko? Hinding hindi ako bibili ng cm o anumang local brand mas bibili pa siguro ako ng nokia o anything na alam ko matibay. Di ba ganun naman talaga? Na eenganyo tayo sa specs ng phone? Kaya kung sinong kakagat nyan para sakin uto uto at sayang ang pera. Yung price range na 10-13k alam nyo bang mahirap hanapin yun?
uhhmm.. yung sa cherry mobile maiintindihan ko pa, pati sa starmobile, pero I think yung thl t100 ay hindi naman local phone dito, international din siya, hindi lang ganun kasikat, and compare sa starmobile at cherry mobile mukhang mas maganda ang specs niya, just an opinion though, kung may bibilhin ako, yung t100 nalang din kase hindi naman lahat kami kayang makabili ng s4 gaya nio sir. and based on antutu benchmarking, yung dx1 at t100 ay kapantay na din ng speed ng s4 :)
Wag kang mayabang dyan. Sigurado naman akong mapapa Cherry Mobile ka na lang din at iiyak pag nanakaw yang S4 mo. =)) nga pala I own an iPhone 5s pero may Cherry Mobile ako na mas madalas kong gamitin. :))
come on. ikaw na ang naka SAMSUNG GALAXY S4! yan lang naman gusto mong sabihin.
Yung starmobile diamond version 1 ng wife ko matibay naman at yung wife ng cousin ko cherrymobile ang gamit. Mag 1 year na pero matipid naman sa battery. I used to work as a technical support ng apple at android phones ng mga taga US at marami akong troubleshooting experiences sa mga issues nila minsan pag di na pwede itroubleshoot nirereplace nalang namin. Nasa pag gamit lang ng gadgets talaga base sa experiences ko at di kami desperado kasi may pera naman kami pambili ng mga expensive phones at kapag nag upgrade ulit ng phone di kami manghihinayang na ipamigay sa mga relatives yung pinaglumaan namin. Choice parin ng mga consumers kung ano gusto nila. Ingat ingat nga lang sa pag comment bata.
hahaha, bitter k cguro kc expensive ung phone mo tpos half lng ng price ung nkukuha no interms sa quality..hahaha, x1 ko the best half of year ko n gmit not even once ngka issue ako, nsa ngamit lng un..hahah bitter! btw hindi mbilis m drain batt ng x1 ko..fyi! hahaha
Why would any one even consider buying the cherry and starmobile. The batt for both are just too puny. THL’s 2,700mAh is barely enough much more a 2,000 and a 2,300 for octa-cores, phablet size and HD display.
Spending north of Php12k-13k for a generic phone that will NEVER get an update is ridiculous.
As usual, we have the Starmobile here being the least desirable lol
IMHO… THL T100 takes the lot. Battery Capacity pa lang panalo na, Add in its internal memory of 32 GB expandable to 64 GB, NFC, Gorilla Glass 3, Sony Sensors etc. while its closest competitor from Cherry Mobile, the Cosmos Z2 has everything too… it falls short on battery capacity of only 2000 mAh, for a full HD display mahihirapan lang sha to last at least 8 to 10 hours man lang, plus their bad aftersales reputation as well. I give props to Starmobile’s offering though for a larger 720p Display, thinnest profile, Dual Yamaha Speakers and good aftersales but its just too big for day to day use.
THL T100 is not LTE capable bro. But comparing all the specs of these three, I’d go for the T100 :)
Wew, tindi nung sensor ng THL….sony…NFC at LTE na din….wew..
go for THL!