Siswoo C55 gets a few spec bumps, octacore chip and better camera


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Siswoo have updated the specifications of their Siswoo C55 model compared to previously released details, making it an even more desirable $150 smartphone.

When originally announced the Siswoo C55 was marketed with a quad-core MT6735 chipset, and 8 mega-pixel main camera, but those specification have now been revised with and now included an updated processor and upgraded rear camera.

The C55 will now ship with an octacore MT6753 chipset, the same as the one found in the Meizu m2 note, it retains the original 2GB RAM, 16GB memory and 5 mega-pixel front camera, but boasts an upgrade in the rear camera department to a 13 mega-pixel sensor.

Siswoo have also pointed out that the original battery size of 4200mAh was actually a mistake as was text meant for another smartphone model. The good news is the Siswoo C55 does have a good size 3300mAh battery, which is just above today’s average.

Pricing for the Siswoo C55 is $149.99 and the phone will be go on sale from 10th July.

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27 Comments

  1. George Frintu
    July 2, 2015

    Some shops were saying that they had the mtk6735 siswoo c55 in stock – a phone that doesn’t even exist.

    • Frederick Micallef
      July 2, 2015

      yes, in fact saw it many times at aliexpress, intriguing

      • July 3, 2015

        I think there are old stocks with MTK6735, but the new ones are upgraded.

        • Michael A
          July 10, 2015

          I ordered one (before the upgrade) in the beginning of june, which should be shipped “within 3 days”. It is still not shipped, one month later… 🙁

          • Stefano D'Alterio
            July 14, 2015

            I’ve ordered in presale in June a Siswoo C55, and if they really come out with 2 different phone, mtk6735 for the older presale and the new one for the new order, I think that I will never buy again a SISWOO!!!!

      • July 3, 2015

        I think there are old stocks with MTK6735, but the new ones are upgraded.

  2. Marco Lancaster
    July 2, 2015

    Say 5-inch and I’m sold!

    • Muhammad Yasir
      July 3, 2015

      but…but… games ?

      • Marco Lancaster
        July 3, 2015

        Haha theres a lot of other 5.5-inch phone out there, I’m really needing a 5-inch one with decent specs D:

        • Michael A
          July 10, 2015

          There is the C50 with a 5″ screen, but only 8 GB of RAM, where G55 har 16 GB.

          • Marco Lancaster
            July 10, 2015

            Unfortunately the specs of C50 aren’t enough, and the C55 will have a 5.5 screen now. So I’ll waiting for the Ecoo E05

            • Michael A
              July 10, 2015

              OK. I’ll have a look at that one, too.

            • frank hunter
              July 22, 2015

              I guess c50 will also receive same update to become unbeatable 5 inch device!

  3. Steven Fox
    July 3, 2015

    That sounds pretty reasonable, at 149,99 it will have virtually no competition, this means that other Chinese manufacturers will have to reduce prices for their models.
    And on top of that Siswoo use Omnivision camera which is great.

    • Muhammad Yasir
      July 3, 2015

      OV front or back ?

      • Steven Fox
        July 4, 2015

        I think both, back for sure.

        • Muhammad Yasir
          July 4, 2015

          well thats some good news. dying to see cam benchmarks for this little guy 🙂

      • Steven Fox
        July 4, 2015

        I think both, back for sure.

  4. Zeleni
    July 3, 2015

    I’ve heard that it will only be sold in Chinese market.
    What about Europe?

    • Muhammad Yasir
      July 3, 2015

      it also has centres in Spain by the name of Jazztel (i think) … do some digging to see if u can order from there !

      • Zeleni
        July 3, 2015

        Thank you, but on the FB Siswoo page I read that the C55 is going to be targeted in Chinese market. I know that they have european centre but they don’t advertise it.
        On the other hand I need a new phone really soon and I can’t wait for this C55 …

        • July 3, 2015

          I saw news on their Fb and Tw that they’ve been selling phones in Jazztel shop, but no C55 there. C55 is only for online sale out of mainland of China, which is not “targeted in Chinese market”. Hope this would be good news…

        • July 3, 2015

          I saw news on their Fb and Tw that they’ve been selling phones in Jazztel shop, but no C55 there. C55 is only for online sale out of mainland of China, which is not “targeted in Chinese market”. Hope this would be good news…

  5. Muhammad Yasir
    July 3, 2015

    v.nice !

  6. Ivan Žeželj
    July 3, 2015

    If I’ve ordered C55 in pre-sale via gearbest.com in June, this changes applies on my order, right?

    • July 3, 2015

      I think better to ask gearbest. 😛

    • July 3, 2015

      I think better to ask gearbest. 😛