The iNew I2000 is an affordable phablet with 5.8-inch display, quad-core processor and decent front and rear cameras.
They aren’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’, but large screen phones are part of the norm now and unlike just a year ago the prices and specifications are on par with their smaller screened siblings!
From iNew, the I2000 phablet measures in at a pocket bulging 5.8-inch and shares a passing resemblance to the Newman N2, making it more oblong and (modern?) blocky looking than some of the Samsung designs we have grown accustomed to. Styling has been kept to a minimum as has branding, but the phone does come in a choice of white or grey bodies.
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As for the specification it all looks spot on for a phone of this price, especially one costing just $225 for international shoppers. The processor is the popular 1.2Ghz quad-core Mediatek MT6589, with 1GB RAM on tap and a choice of either 4 or 8GB of built-in memory.
A rear 8 mega-pixel camera is about what we would expect for the money, but the 5 mega-pixel front sensor is an added bonus which many phone and phablet fans will be happy to see.
Being an MTK phone you also get dual-sim support, SD card reader and Android OS, however on Andorid 4.1.2, an updated is being planned.
The iNew I2000 is available now from SpeMall where they also have full specifications listed.
Unfortunately Brazil is going to block all non authorized phones.
Only certified models will make calls.
Now, I must spend U$800 for a genuine Samsung Galaxy Note II here.
But is the i2000 phone worth the purchase…?
Can anyone confirm the wcdma as 850/2100?
Also is Spemall safe to buy from?
Thanks
Same situation in Indonesia.
My phone is held by custom because i dont have importer license.
So poor country
Rodrigo Freijanes, don’t believe everything you hear… there is definitely hype on all this “operator oriented” law…
it still has a long way to go, and it may never get there… lots of people are still buying Chinese quality phones and bringing here, and very few are skeptical about the new law… it poses a great challenge to the operators and ANATEL to block all “imported” phones…
buy your phablet and forget Samsung Note II for the overpriced value they charge us here…
good luck!!!
How is this going to Happened? only certified models? e.g Zopo is a Certified model,
They will block 2G：GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz? , 3G：WCDMA 2100MHz ? this has nothing to do with brand it’s about handset chip designer E.g Qualcomm, Nvidia, Mediatek, Samsung and so on. Now the real question is which one they going to block?
Eugenio, pra ficar mais fácil, vai em português:
a ANATEL foi forçada pelas operadoras TIM, OI, Vivo & Claro a bloquear o IMEI de aparelhos que não sejam comprados nas lojas das operadoras…
ou seja, se você não comprar via uma delas, teu IMEI [número internacional de bloqueio do aparelho] será bloqueado e você não terá como usar chip de nenhuma operadora no Brasil…
elas vão oferecer uma lista com todos os IMEIs do telefones celulares que elas já venderam, e se o teu não estiver nessa lista a ANATEL bloqueia o uso no país…
só que isso, em ano de Copa, não rola, tá mais que provado…
Rodrigo Freijanes, don’t believe everything you hear… there is definitely hype on all this “operator oriented” law…
it still has a long way to go, and it may never get there… lots of people are still buying Chinese quality phones and bringing here, and very few are skeptical about the new law… it poses a great challenge to the operators and ANATEL to block all “imported” phones…
buy your phablet and forget Samsung Note II for the overpriced value they charge us here…
good luck!!!
Obrigado Marcelocapille
The specifications are different on different webshops:
SpeMall: 5.8inch, android 4.1.2, front 5MP back 8MP camera, 1 x 3200 mAh battery
Lightake: 5.7inch, android 4.1.1, front 3.2MP back 13MP camera, 2 x 2800 mAh battery
AlieXpress: 5.7″ , android 4.1.1, front 3.2MP back 8MP camera, 2 x 2800 mAh battery
Which specs are correct and which shop is most reliable? I guess this doesn’t have gorilla glass, but does it have some sort of scratch resistant screen?
emang beli brpa banyak bos??? kalo cuma 1, kurasa gapapa, tinggal bayar taxnya aja
I’ve ordered mine from Spemall so hopefully it comes with the 3200mah battery. I read somewhere that a 3200mah battery should fit so fingers cross those specs are correct. I will let yous know when it arrives
Thanks! That would be great. Mind if I ask from which country you’re ordering?
New Zealand
My i2000 arrived from Spemall, and I am very impressed.
Nice bright screen, comes with a screen protector already fitted.
Interface is snappy, rear camera is pretty good, front camera appears to be about the same quality as my ipad 3 for Skype calling, ok but nothing amazing.
2 batteries came with it, albeit 2600mah but they do seem to last a long time.
Speaker quality seems good.
Wifi and cell reception are excellent on this device.
And it also came with an additional battery covers with flip cover for the screen
Hope this info helps.
Cheers
Gary
Nice, congrats with your new phablet! The positive impression certainly helps, but would you happen to know if it has some sort of scratch resistant screen? Also, does it have a 13MP rear camera, or is it different?
Thanks for the first impression!
Mrinal
Can you please tell us if it supports 64 GB Micro SD cards?
Sorry mate. I don’t own a 64gb card. I have a 32gb in it which works fine. You could try contacting the manufacturer in the inew website.
Also rear camera appears to be 13MP. It takes good photos in well lit conditions but is not great in low light
Hi
Where can I get spare screen glass ? Have 2 cracks across screen…