For those who think that an octa-core CPU is a bit of an overkill for a smartphone, Karbonn Mobiles, an Indian manufacturer has released a 6-core device at a very affordable price point.
Launched in the capital of India a few hours back, the Karbonn Titanium Hexa says it all in the model name itself. It comes with MediaTek’s elusive MT6591 6 core 1.5GHz CPU along with a solid 2GB of RAM among other specifications that will perhaps give potential buyers a choice wider than just the Micromax Canvas Knight.
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The Karbonn Titanium Hexa packs a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080p FHD display in the ‘affordable high-end’ category and is powered by a rather disappointing 2050. What’s heartening, however, is the fact that the Titanium Hexa features Android v4.4 KitKat on-board — or the company claims so, at least. Reason why we like it so much is because other MediaTek devices are still lagging on Android v4.2.2, wanting for updates.
Other specifications of the device include 16GB on-board storage, a 13 mega-pixel rear camera and 5 mega-pixel front camera. The Karbonn Titanium Hexa is priced 16,900 INR ($277) for folks in India.
I find it odd that an Indian manufacturer is the first to use this chip that has had virtually no publicity. the actual spec seems quite good. It’s nice to see more has happened other than the Oppo 7 launch today which quite frankly had been a bit of a let down.
I find it odd that an Indian manufacturer is the first to use this chip that has had virtually no publicity. the actual spec seems quite good. It’s nice to see more has happened other than the Oppo 7 launch today which quite frankly had been a bit of a let down.
what’s the gpu on the mtk6591?
Mali-450
Proof ? MALI powered MTK chips have always had part numbers ending in 2 previously (6572,6582,6592).
This isn’t Kitkat.
Look at the statusbar; the icons aren’t white and its not transparant as well.
The icons don’t seem like kitkat neither, so expect this is just 4.2.2
Very likely, but I hope it’s OEM customization (being optimistic)
Explain to me the following:
– why would an OEM make Android 4.4 look like Android 4.2?
Just don’t…
It isn’t KitKat, its just the good ood Jellybean 4.2.
It is not a real photo of the phone.
I will however be very surprised as to why mediate gave this 4.4, and not their octo-core. Its frustrating how they never release updates for their SoCs
Has MediaTek fixed its lousy GPS yet? Yes I know you can sort of fix it with various hacks but really you shouldn’t have to
It is not Mediatek fault. Its lack of good GPS antenna in cheap phones. I have Lenovo P780 with MTK6589 and i get GPS fix in 10 seconds. Really: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBjvuZAh5w4
what’s the gpu on the mtk6591?
Mali-450
Proof ? MALI powered MTK chips have always had part numbers ending in 2 previously (6572,6582,6592).
Proof ? MALI powered MTK chips have always had part numbers ending in 2 previously (6572,6582,6592).
This isn’t Kitkat.
Look at the statusbar; the icons aren’t white and its not transparant as well.
The icons don’t seem like kitkat neither, so expect this is just 4.2.2
Very likely, but I hope it’s OEM customization (being optimistic)
Explain to me the following:
– why would an OEM make Android 4.4 look like Android 4.2?
Just don’t…
It isn’t KitKat, its just the good ood Jellybean 4.2.
It is not a real photo of the phone.
I will however be very surprised as to why mediate gave this 4.4, and not their octo-core. Its frustrating how they never release updates for their SoCs
Has MediaTek fixed its lousy GPS yet? Yes I know you can sort of fix it with various hacks but really you shouldn’t have to
It is not Mediatek fault. Its lack of good GPS antenna in cheap phones. I have Lenovo P780 with MTK6589 and i get GPS fix in 10 seconds. Really:
octacore device by karbonn have been launched too
octacore device by karbonn have been launched too