Alongside the Bird Snapdragon XL is a new affordable HD model powered by the latest quad-core MTK6582, with WCDMA support for just $150.
We don’t what has happened over at Bird, but whatever it is we really do approve! With the launch of 2 Android smarpthone models the company who were once known as a maker of cheap feature phones has become one of the most talked smartphone makers in the Chinese tech world.
We have already posted news of the 8-core MTK6592 Bird Snapdragon XL which is their flagship device, the second phone they have launched is an affordable handset which could easily hold it’s own against the Xiaomi Hongmi!
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The Snapdragon HD will cost just 899 Yuan here in China, similar to the Hongmi but benefitting from support for WCDMA networks (and many European 3G carriers). The phone also comes with a 1.3Ghz Quad-core MTK6582 chipset, 1GB RAM, 4GB memory, 5-inch 720p display and 8 mega-pixel camera.
Bird will launch the HD soon in black, white and yellow colour options.
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Now this is the real opponent against the Xiaomi hongmi…..
Only 1800mAh battery?
do want
Hi Abbie,
Any word on when this goes on sale – and if Bird or re-sellers will ship abroad?
Just what I’m after!
Thanks, Dave.
Resellers will certainly ship abroad but not at this price. The launch should be soon.
Hello Andy
Do you know if prices in Hong Kong are the same as in mainland china, or is it considered overseas as I will be in Hong Kong middle of December and interested in a new phone
Thanks Rene
They will be slightly higher in HK unless they have a distributor.
Nice one 😉
But… when i read: Wdcma/gsm 900/1800/1900/21000
i just ask if it’s: wdcma 2100 and gsm 900/1800/1900… like most of phone
or if it will be: wdcma 900/1800/1900/2100 and gms 900/1800/1900/2100
Just waiting 😉