Starmobile has unleashed what it calls its “best value large-screen phone.” Indeed, the Starmobile Up+ only costs Php5,490 and is jam-packed with several features.
To justify its claim as a value device, the Starmobile Up+ boasts a handful of hardware and software features. For one, this is a 5-inch device with an IPS display, a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM. At 8GB, its internal storage is double that of its predecessor, the Starmobile Up. Furthermore, the Up+ also sports a pair of cameras with back-illuminated sensors, dual SIM slots and microSD expansion.
Android 4.4 KitKat comes preloaded with the Starmobile Up+, and it’s jam-packed with additional customizations. For instance, multipoint gestures of up to three fingers can be used to execute commands, such as double tapping to wake and sleep the device. There’s a built-in battery saver that lets users choose which apps are allowed to run on start-up and which ones have limited background activity and data connection. Call and text filtering, wireless printing, smart camera controls, syncing between devices and app-to-SD transfers are also available.
Starmobile Up+ Specs
- Android 4.4 KitKat
- 5-inch IPS LCD (480×854 FWVGA), ~196ppi
- 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor
- Mali-400 MP2 GPU
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB internal storage
- microSD support up to 32GB
- 8-megapixel BSI main camera, with autofocus and LED flash
- 2-megapixel BSI front camera
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Dual 3G SIM with dual standby
- 3G HSPA+
- Bluetooth 4.0
- GPS, A-GPS
- Dimensions: 146 x 73 x 9.99mm
- Weight: 173g
- Li-Ion 2000mAh battery
Also included in the box are special accessories, such as a compact charger, flip cover, screen protector, a phone case, USB On-The-Go cable and a noise-isolating headset. The phone comes in either black or white color.
The Starmobile Up+ is now available at Starmobile stores and kiosks nationwide. Once again, the price is only Php5,490.
[Source: Starmobile]
This is a great budget option! The quad-core processor and 5-inch display for just Php 5,490 seem like a solid deal for anyone looking for a reliable smartphone without breaking the bank. Curious about the camera performance and battery life, though!
I love the value that the Starmobile Up+ offers, especially with its quad-core processor and 5-inch display at that price point! It’s great to see affordable smartphones with decent specs for budget-conscious consumers. Looking forward to hearing more about its performance in real-world usage!
I love the idea of an affordable quad-core smartphone like the Starmobile Up+! The 5-inch display sounds perfect for daily use, and I’m curious about its performance with games and apps. Does anyone have experience with its battery life? Would definitely consider this for my next budget phone!
Great review! The Starmobile Up+ sounds like a solid option for budget-conscious buyers. I’m impressed by the quad-core processor and the price point. Definitely considering this for my next smartphone!
I’m really impressed with the Starmobile Up+! A quad-core processor and a 5-inch display for only Php5,490 is a great deal. It’s exciting to see such affordable options in the smartphone market. Can’t wait to hear more about its performance and camera quality!
I love the price point of the Starmobile Up+! A quad-core processor and a 5-inch display for only Php5,490 makes it a great budget option. I’m curious about the camera quality and battery life though. Can anyone share their experience?
I’ve been eyeing the Starmobile Up+ for a while now! The quad-core performance and price point make it a great option for budget-conscious users. Can’t wait to see how it performs in real-world usage!
puede po magtanong kung ano settings dapat i adjust i’m using star mobile up and my husband is using samsung y duo. parehas kami connected sa wifi pero bakit hindi ako diretso makapanood sa youtube nagstart ung video after 5 secs may lalabas n firewall service tapos ayaw n magplay
I bought this last year, “Starmobile UP+” as backup phone and I am using postpaid globe plan unlimited internet etc, sadly “Starmobile UP+” 3G HSPA+ sucks. I cant play youtube, make a skype/viber call. I could hardly get Facebook updates not even chat message unless I am connected to WiFI. I tried to bring it to starmobile service center in kapitolyo but the technician could not figure out what’s wrong and advised me to do more testing after he saw that I can already get facebook messages. It was late and the center is about to close so I opted bringing it back with me and maybe try to get it repaired on another date. Spare me the “maybe it’s some network problem” I tested with my wife’s samsung grand 2 duos on the same stop and 3G works perfectly.
Another disappointment is that after 2 weeks, I have some sort of air bubble in the center of my screen which follows wherever I touch it. At first I thought it was just the plastic screen protector so I removed it, but with no luck, It seemed to be in between the glass and the LCD.
I feel sorry for starmobile, Php 5000 for this is a rip off, I should’ve opted with Asus Zenfone 5 Lite. The only reason I tried this was because I thought its time to try a local brand. Should’ve known better.
Actually I have been using this phone for 6 months and I’m really satisfied with it. I actually can play Youtube, make a skype as well a viber call, even video call is great. Facebook updates are awesome too. I do not have an air bubble in my screen either. I think the best part is that this phone has an OTG. You can download any applications too. Maybe you have been ripped off by the store that you bought it from. It is a really great phone based on my usage. This phone had been my lucky charm when I took my civil service exam on October 2014. Haha. My mother surprised me with this cellphone 2 days before the exam. I passed the test easily with no unnecessary review for the test whatsoever. =D
the up+ that is just purchased shows that it has total of 4.81gb space. so that means that the internal memory of up+ is just 5gb?
joyce. na repartition na kasi yan.. yung sa software at dun sa internal storage. 7.4gb lahat yan.. di naman kasi nasakto na 8gb ang sd card even flashdrive and hadrddisk d naman nasakto talaga.
sir yun isang slimslot ng up+ microsim ba ?
Yep. Microsim po yun.
Sir ano pong fit na phone case sa up+ plss reply thanks :)