Exclusive: Octa-core MT6592 Newman K18 renders, full specification, and launch details


Over the past few months we have seen a few leaked photos of the Newman K18, but these are the first renders and full specification details of the new phone!

Newman had a great start in the phone race with the N1, but since then things have settled down quite a bit for them, so could the launch of the next generation 8-core Newman K18 turn things around? Let’s take a look at the full specifications and leaked renders to find out!

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Our anonymous source send these renders of the K18 along with full specs and even a rough idea of a launch date. According to the details the Newman K18 as a 144 x 71 x 6.2mm body, 8-core MT6592 Mediatek processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB memory, 5-inch 1920 x 1080 OGS display, 2 mega-pixel front camera and 13 mega-pixel rear.

Other details include Android 4.2 OS, 2000mAh battery and support for GSM 850/900/1800/1900mhz, WCDMA 850 or 900 /1900 or 2100mhz.

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From the images we can see the Newman K18 is a sleek phone that appears to have a one piece design. This is great for those wanting a thin phone, but if enjoy the option of swapping batteries you are out of luck.

Pricing hasn’t been leaked, but the first samples will be ready for launch in December so keep posted!

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4 Comments

  1. Jazavac
    November 20, 2013

    Like everything about this phone except the battery. And wouldn’t it be time to start rolling out phones with Android 4.3 (4.4 is maybe too much to ask)?

  2. Airyl
    November 20, 2013

    But that’s exactly the same as the Newman N3 renders we saw ages ago! Speaking about the N3, have they discountinued that line of phones?

    • November 20, 2013

      yep looks like it 🙁

  3. kenshin himura
    November 20, 2013

    Same old body design.