Another long-term test device has landed at the GizChina office. Unboxing and hands on video of the Zopo ZP990 Captain S, 6-inch 1080 phablet here!
Yesterday evening we received to more packages containing great new Chinese phones to review over the coming weeks. As would luck would have it I opened up the packaging containing Zopo’s latest 1080 phablet first!
Before we get in to things I would like to say thanks to Zopomobileshop.com for sending us this review phone along with all the Zopo phones we have reviewed to date! Thank you very much!
Zopo ZP990 Captain S Specifications
[komper pid=109 compareform=no]The Zopo ZP990 Captain S is the first 6-inch phablet with a FHD 1080 display from Zopo and it’s the first we have ever had on a long-term test, so I was pretty excited even before opening the box, but even more so when I actually got a look at the model we have been sent.
We have the top of the range Captain S on review which comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB memory! Combine that with the huge 1920 x 1080 display and 1.5Ghz quad-core MT6589T processor and you have got pretty much all the bases covered.
Zopo ZP990 first impressions
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After opening the excellent packaging the first thing which grabs you is the sheer size of the ZPP990. My daily driver is a 4.3-inch Xiaomi Mi2, and we test and use 5-inch 1080 phones all the time, but getting this 6-inched in your hand and it really does feel impressively large.
Despite the large size it feels very comfortable when held single-handed. This is partially due to the rounded rear case and slightly rubberized finish, but mainly (I believe) due to the narrow bezels which help keep the overall size down even with the large screen.
After testing plenty of Zopo phones over the past few months I was eager to see if the this big phablet shared it’s smaller brother tendency to bend. As you can see in the video there is a bit of flex, but it is much sturdier than the ZP980 and Zopo C2, and with the battery in the body is stiffer still. It seems Zopo have addressed this issue and I don’t think I would worry too much about it with the Captain S.
With the phablet being brand new and straight out of the box I haven’t yet really tested performance, but I can tell you that it is just as nippy and responsive as you would expect for a phone with 2GB RAM. The display is much more responsive than the C2 also and I haven’t had any ‘ghost touches’.
I was able to install Antutu just after recording the video and run it. A benchmark score of 14,642 isn’t bad at all, but we have seen better.
Zopo ZP990 Captain S unboxing and hand on video
Zopo ZP990 Captain S full review coming soon
That’s all for this brief hand on and unboxing. The new Zopo phablet will be passed around the office over the next week or so while I finish the Neo N003 review, so you can expect the full Zopo ZP990 Captain S review in the coming weeks.
For those of you interested in learning more about Zopo phones or those who are looking to buy one, head over to Zopomobileshop.com.
its a nice phone!!! i found panda and zopomoblieshop, and 1949deal,were sold in same price?
really
did it come with Gorilla Glass???
if yes then why the screen guard?
and while bending the phone do you feel it can break ?
yeah!its Corning Gorilla Glass 2! so thats why you should the “screen guard”!!
dsnt make sense it Scatch resistant ..
.
reminds me of Dumb and dumber
Gorilla Glass get’s scratched too you know. Just not as easily as normal glass. Saying that you don’t need a screen protector on gorilla glass is like saying that you don’t need to put a leash on your pet dog. Of course it’s tame, but things can still happen.
Only against beach sand, what’s the point of getting phone with gorilla glass if you end up using screen protector on it?
True that, but I seriously sometimes doubt the claims companies like Zopo make about Gorilla Glass.
To protect the screen? Why would you NOT put a screen protector on a phone if they’ve already gave you one for free? Even if it has Gorilla Glass, it’s just stupid to say that it won’t and will never scratch. Think about how silly it is if you unboxed you’re new gorilla glass equipped phone, take out the screen protectors and toss them into the trash? Think about how infinitely sillier it would be if you eventually did scratch your phone on beach sand because you refused to use a screen protector. Since when had extra protection been a bad thing? Just my long 2cents though. Not intended to make anyone angry. 🙂
also if you can get huwaei mate,samsung mega 6,orient 6.2 and Zopo side by side for compare will be great.
hope u do gaming/camera(indepth) review soon
i have this phone ,it is a outstanding brand in china.The malleshop.com is very cheap;
Have you tried taking pictures in low light situations or at night? If so, did you get good results? I have an android phone and it’s picture quality is poor in low light or at night.
I like it how they made the backlight a bit better, but I still find the styling too similar to an S4 :\
How much the battery last at this big screen?
For me, Chinese (Zopo, UMi, etc) smartphones make sense till the 5″ mark – bigger phones simply don’t offer the value for money you’d expect off one. It makes more sense to go for an international manufacturer like Huawei or Samsung when devices like the one in the video are concerned. The Ascend Mate is a great device too.
That is just too big to be used as an everyday smartphone.
its a nice phone!!! i found panda and zopomoblieshop, and 1949deal,were sold in same price?
really
did it come with Gorilla Glass???
if yes then why the screen guard?
and while bending the phone do you feel it can break ?
yeah!its Corning Gorilla Glass 2! so thats why you should the “screen guard”!!
dsnt make sense it Scatch resistant ..
.
reminds me of Dumb and dumber
Gorilla Glass get’s scratched too you know. Just not as easily as normal glass. Saying that you don’t need a screen protector on gorilla glass is like saying that you don’t need to put a leash on your pet dog. Of course it’s tame, but things can still happen.
Only against beach sand, what’s the point of getting phone with gorilla glass if you end up using screen protector on it?
True that, but I seriously sometimes doubt the claims companies like Zopo make about Gorilla Glass.
To protect the screen? Why would you NOT put a screen protector on a phone if they’ve already gave you one for free? Even if it has Gorilla Glass, it’s just stupid to say that it won’t and will never scratch. Think about how silly it is if you unboxed you’re new gorilla glass equipped phone, take out the screen protectors and toss them into the trash? Think about how infinitely sillier it would be if you eventually did scratch your phone on beach sand because you refused to use a screen protector. Since when had extra protection been a bad thing? Just my long 2cents though. Not intended to make anyone angry. 🙂
also if you can get huwaei mate,samsung mega 6,orient 6.2 and Zopo side by side for compare will be great.
hope u do gaming/camera(indepth) review soon
i have this phone ,it is a outstanding brand in china.The malleshop.com is very cheap;
Have you tried taking pictures in low light situations or at night? If so, did you get good results? I have an android phone and it’s picture quality is poor in low light or at night.
I like it how they made the backlight a bit better, but I still find the styling too similar to an S4 :
I like it how they made the backlight a bit better, but I still find the styling too similar to an S4 :
How much the battery last at this big screen?
For me, Chinese (Zopo, UMi, etc) smartphones make sense till the 5″ mark – bigger phones simply don’t offer the value for money you’d expect off one. It makes more sense to go for an international manufacturer like Huawei or Samsung when devices like the one in the video are concerned. The Ascend Mate is a great device too.
That is just too big to be used as an everyday smartphone.
Does it have a notification led?
Does it have a notification led?
That’s so stunning. Which manufacturer is ZP990 lcd screen produced by?
That’s so stunning. Which manufacturer is ZP990 lcd screen produced by?
Does it have nfc?
No it doesn’t
Who has tested GPS? How fast is it?
Super slow without the GPS fix
What’s the GPS fix? I’m planning of buying the phone tonight.. But GPS would be nice! thanks
Does it have nfc?
No it doesn’t
Who has tested GPS? How fast is it?
Super slow without the GPS fix
What’s the GPS fix? I’m planning of buying the phone tonight.. But GPS would be nice! thanks
hi andi, waiting for your full review about the zopo zp990. when you going to post it and please provide me the clear cut on the zopo zp990.
the review is actually being carried out by another writer to help spread the load, I’ll see when it will be ready
Thanks Andi
Hi. I’m also looking forward to this review being posted – is there any update on when you expect it to be ready? I need a new phone and, from your site, I’ve decided that either the Neo N003 or the Zopo ZP990 sound likely candidates so any comparison regarding quality of the hardware, especially the screen, would be helpful. They are about the same price for me and a larger screen would suit my use well, but does the Zopo cut any corners compared to the Neo which seems to be very highly regarded?
Thanks!
Hi I am also waiting for the hands on review on ZOPO ZP990.
Hi. Can you tell me when do you expect to release the review. I need a new dual sim phone and I’m waiting for an comparison with the Neo N003 Premium and the Jiayu G4 Advanced regarding their quality. Thanks.
Hello Andi…. any updates on the zopo zp990 reviews????
hi andi, waiting for your full review about the zopo zp990. when you going to post it and please provide me the clear cut on the zopo zp990.
the review is actually being carried out by another writer to help spread the load, I’ll see when it will be ready
Thanks Andi
Hi. I’m also looking forward to this review being posted – is there any update on when you expect it to be ready? I need a new phone and, from your site, I’ve decided that either the Neo N003 or the Zopo ZP990 sound likely candidates so any comparison regarding quality of the hardware, especially the screen, would be helpful. They are about the same price for me and a larger screen would suit my use well, but does the Zopo cut any corners compared to the Neo which seems to be very highly regarded?
Thanks!
Hi I am also waiting for the hands on review on ZOPO ZP990.
Hi. Can you tell me when do you expect to release the review. I need a new dual sim phone and I’m waiting for an comparison with the Neo N003 Premium and the Jiayu G4 Advanced regarding their quality. Thanks.
Hello Andi…. any updates on the zopo zp990 reviews????
I have contacted zopomobileshop.com several times but they never replied. I even registered to their forum but they never confirmed me.
Do they really exist?
I have contacted zopomobileshop.com several times but they never replied. I even registered to their forum but they never confirmed me.
Do they really exist?
I’ve using this phone for a week and I loved it! Yes there’s notification light. My only complain is the gps lockon is super slow without gps fix but that’s not what I’m using the phone for anyway. Screen is great and battery life is acceptable for moderate daily texting n Web surfing, lasted me 1 whole day till I get home n plug in to charge when I go to bed.
Have you tried taking any pictures at night on in low light situations? If yes, does it produce good pictures with the flash?
I’ve using this phone for a week and I loved it! Yes there’s notification light. My only complain is the gps lockon is super slow without gps fix but that’s not what I’m using the phone for anyway. Screen is great and battery life is acceptable for moderate daily texting n Web surfing, lasted me 1 whole day till I get home n plug in to charge when I go to bed.
Have you tried taking any pictures at night on in low light situations? If yes, does it produce good pictures with the flash?
Andi still think is a good shop fastcardtech, there are Zopo 990 for 330usd
I have never used them
Andi still think is a good shop fastcardtech, there are Zopo 990 for 330usd
I have never used them