On top of the new P series, Cherry Mobile has silently announced better spec'ed midrange smartphone equipped with dual cameras, the Cherry Mobiel Desire R8.
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| Cherry Mobile Desire R8 |
Based on its rendered image, the Cherry Mobile Desire R8 is a metallic looking smartphone with sleek design. Inside the handset is powered by the reliable 1.5 GHz MT6750T octa core processor w/ Mali T860 graphics, and dual ISP for "real" dual camera support. It's paired with 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable internal storage, and 3,000 mAh of battery capacity.
Going to the highlight of the phone, the Desire R8 comes with a 13 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera setup designed to capture sharp stills with good depth. In front, an 8 MP shooter w/ LED flash is there to take care of your selfies even in the dark.
The handset also has WiFi, 700 MHz ready LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, fingerprint scanner in front, and dual SIM slots. It boots with Android 7.0 Nougat OS out of the box.
Cherry Mobile Desire R8 Specs
Display: 5.5 Inch FHD IPS 1920 x 1080 resolution at 401 ppi
CPU: 1.5 GHz MT6750T octa core processor
GPU: Mali T860
RAM: 3 GB
ROM: 32 GB expandable via micro SD card slot up to 64 GB
Back Camera: 13 MP + 5 MP w/ AF and LED flash
Selfie Camera: 8 MP w/ LED flash
Battery: 3,000 mAh
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Connectivity: WiFi, 3G, 700 MHz LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A GPS, dual SIM (micro + nano)
Others: Fingerprint sensor, USB Type C
Price: PHP 9,999
The Cherry Mobile Desire R8 is priced at PHP 9,999. Stay tuned for the exact date of availability.