We have just received these exclusive spy photos of the new white International Zopo C2 sporting the new, faster quad-core MT6589T Mediatek processor.
It’s always a nice surpise to wake up and find an email full of spy photos but it is even more so when the phone being leaked is actually an international version of a popular Chinese phone with updated hardware!
The Zopo C2 has already been selling like hot cakes since it’s launch earlier this year, but now with a faster 1.5Ghz Mediatek MT6589T SoC on board it is likely to jump to the front of many Android phone fan’s shortlist.
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In addition to the new SoC our sources at Zopo have also confirmed that the International version of the Turbo Zopo C2 will have 16GB ROM, a Gorilla Glass 5-inch 1080 display and a newly designed battery case!
Zopo C2 MT6589T International updates
- 1.5Ghz quad-core Mediatek MT6589T processor.
- 16GB ROM.
- New battery case.
- Gorilla Glass display!
Most exultingly for us though is that Zopo are despatching our review unit later today, so keep posted for a full Zopo C2 Turbo review!
The Zopo C2 MT6589T model will be available from late June to buy from the official Zopomobilestore.
Hi Andi,
Do you have any info on pricing and launch…If so kindly let us know.
Hope to hear from you soon.
23rd June, $279.99
Read Only Memory? :p
WTF 16GB RAM ?!!!
ROM
more like 16gb rom anyway the black zopo c2 version has been released in china for about a week already. I am just waiting for someone to release the android 4.2 rom to flash on it
what about the RAM and the battery capacity?
1Gb Ram, 2000 mAh 🙁
is zopo c2 and zopo zp980 same??
There are 3 versions of zopo c2 and 1 version of zp980
C2 : 1gb ram + 4gb rom(mtk6589) 1gb ram +16gb rom (mtk6589t) and 2gb ram+32gb rom (mtk6589t)
Zp980 1gb ram +16gb rom (mtk6589) also the zp980 is the international version of the zopo as it comes preinstalled with android os which in china they do not provide, the back cover is also slightly different finishing compared to the 4gb version. Otherwise they are pretty much same specs
where did you find c2 with 2gb ram? i want one 🙂
I read somewhere that c2 screen is much inferior than zp980. Is that true?
I have heard that the C2 doesn’t use the same Sharp display, but this might be different for the new model
Thanks! Now we are waiting for your detailed review
I’m excited about this one! Hopefully the C2 and the iOcean Elite will arrive at the same time 🙂
I have C2 and did side by side compare with zp980 – didn’t see ANY difference in the screen quality. Else, I believe, indeed they are different as stated above, since the zp980 screen is sitting bit higher in the frame of the phone.
No they are different phones.
Besides the above specs, the screen on the zp980 is better quality apparently.
http://www.pandawill.com/zopo-c2-platinum-smartphone-mtk6589t-15ghz-50-inch-fhd-screen-android-42-16g-otg-ota-p75969.html
I don’t know if this helps or hinders.
http://youtu.be/v9aG3YKD2Sw
Thanks but i am not sure if it works as the processor is MTK 6589T and not the normal one. I am not sure if it really makes a different though as the turbo version is actually an overclocked 6589
Gorilla glass? Now it sounds more interesting then the jiayu g4.
Doesn’t the G4 have Gorilla Glass 2
i assume they both don’t have corning products. maybe the chinese similar glass.
Be prepared for maximum two updates from Zopo and then company forget about this model. (like for ZP900 / ZP300). Never Zopo again.
Now i’m scary. Is that true? I got a umi x2, but, for me, umi nevermore. So i was planning to buy the zopo c2 non-turbo.
Why the no turbo?
Are you disappointed with UmiX2?
In which regard is this phone ‘International’ ?
It is international as the China version runs purely on Aliyun Os as they do not provide option to switch to android
What exactly is Aliyun Os ?
It’s Android but modified by Alibaba
Actually, most serious webstores are flashing Android 4.2 on phone befroe shipping, when Ali OS is pre-installed
White phones are FUGLY!
I’ve got the black C2 very nice & classy.
yeah, black version looks better. Does C2 16gb exist in black?
Like i said at the moment only in china the black 16gb 1.5ghz mtk 6589 T is available online webstores at the moment seem to sell only white but it should be instock in arund mid to late june i think
I would prefer black, but I also heard that the LED buttons are pretty pathetic on the Zopo C2. At least with the white version, the buttons will be easier to see.
Dear Andi,
how sure you are, that “Zopomobilestore” is indeed Zopo’s official store,
and not a fake (like with multitude of fake jiayu stores we’ve read about here, on GizChina.com)?
Also, does anyone have any positive experience buying from them?
Pretty sure they are real http://www.zopomobileshop.com/en/content/10-why-buy-here
Battery is just 2000 mah 🙁
+1
I see a fatter backplate, so maybe there will be a bigger battery?
No there wont be different battery its just that they change the finishing of the back plate to be from a fake carbon fiber finish to a matte plastic
Does it support micro SD?
yes
I’ve ordered mine from Pandawill already, they should be shipping on monday-wendsday! This phone looks promising
I’ll post an user review once i get my hands on it!
What is the best Chinese smartphone out there now for about $280, great website andy admire your dedication. Been trying to get an answer to the question for over a week now, thanks.
Outside of China JiaYu G4 (in my opinion)
yes.up to 64gb they claim
Thanks for a quick reply, off to do some window shopping now for the best deal, lol.
Hey guys,
I broke my C2’s screen on the second day (just the glass, but touch stopped working) any idea where I can find a replacement screen?
How did you that?
Ask the shop you took it they will help you.
I saw replacement screens (spare parts) on Zopomobiles Shop…maybe it’ll help :/
@pa5t1s Yeah saw the one on zopomobile as well but its 100$ for both LCD and touch and my lcd is fine :/ but if nothing else shows up I’ll have to get it regardless (could’ve gotten a s3 for 380$ dammit)
Fell from the coffee table, around 30-40cm max ;(
Wrote a mail to the shop but no response.
maybe this will save your money
http://www.sunsky-online.com/product/default!search.do?keyword=zp980&x=-801&y=-84
its just cost 24$
you can search on sunsky-online . c om
and search zp890
you can get screen digitzer for 24 $
I suggest you contact Zopomobilestore
There are lots and lots of resellers and makers of the JiaYu G4, with different levels of build quality, could anyone recommend a seller, thanks guys.
Just ordered one of these from zopomobileshop.com. It appears to be on back order despite the product being listed as “In Stock” on the website. Hopefully they don’t take to long to ship it…
Yes I broke the screen on my c2 after 6 days, was in my back pocket walking to the train, when I got it out of my pocket the screen was fractured, light s up but insensitive to any touch.This is my second zopo that has had this problem.Great looking and performing phone but very weak screen.
Andy with the introduction of the new phones, would you still stick with the G4 or has something else caught your eye, lol.
After having the FAEA F1 for a few days I would say it is worth looking at, and I am quite excited about the FAEA F2 also.
Thanks for your reply Andi, any idea when they will be available for the uk market.
is your india zopo office is fake? I paid rs. 23000/- for zopo 980 and accessroies through online on 2/10/13 till the product not reached me. now days your zopo wesite automatically diverting zepo website? are you cheating me? and customer care number also not useable is the your zopo business?
we found another website
http://www.alarmfac.com