[Android General] Zunera M:
Here i'd like to share my review about Cube T8 Plus 4G phablet with you. This is the upgrade version of the previous Cube T8 tablet, which is equipped with the 2GB RAM with phone call functions As we see, phone call tablet pc has been more and more common among the current Chinese tablet pcs market, most users are attracted by this nice and wonderful tablet pc with high performance, Huawei and ASUS Phablet have been the best sellers. Another manufacture, Cube Tablet has also devoted to updating its own phablet product lines, which has adopted the latest processor, and featured with quite a high performance, while has a much cheaper price.

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Cube T8 Plus main features:

Operating system: Android 5.1

Display: 8 inch 1920*1200 pixels capacitive touch screen

CPU: MTK8783 Cortex A53 64Bit Octa-core

Storage: 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM, support T-FLASH 32GB max

Dual cameras: Front 2.0MP+ Rear 5.0MP

Support 4G network: GSM 900/1800MHz WCDMA 2100MHz; TD-SCDMA B34/B39 FDD-LTE B1/B3; TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41

Functions:Support Bluetooth/OTG/WiFi/GPS/Phone call functions

Cube T8 Plus General:

Not long ago, Cube has released the Cube T6 and T8 tablet which are carried with the latest MTK8735 quad core processor. And now, Cube Official also released a new Cube T8 4G Octa Core Phone Call Tablet, which is based on the previous Cube T8 model, while assimilated into the new MT8783 octa core processor, and has a 2GB large RAM, equipped with 8.0 inch 1920*1200 pixels FHD IPS screen, as we as a promotion on the camera specs, support 4G network with 5 models and 11 frequencies. It is sure to be a excellent large size 4G phablet with better performance.

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Cube T8 Plus Package and accessories:

Simple and environmentally friendly carton packaging, it has become the Sign Feature of Cube Talk series phablet

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The new model was named as Cube T8 Flagship, or Cube T8 Plus.

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Cube T8 Plus has almost the same appearance as the Cube T8 4G, white front, narrow frame. As a phone call tablet, there is a earphone jack at the top, which will be convenient for making and receiving calls. There are also Distance sensor and light sensor nearby.

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The T8 Plus has also followed the metal back shell design of its previous model, making the whole tablet a high quality, comfortable feel with the delicate matte surface, relatively good impact resistance and heat dissipation with the aluminum material. Though there is only one Loud speaker at the bottom, the sound is relatively loud.

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Cube T8 Plus Interfaces:

Power button and volume button are controlled at the arc of the back shell, offering a better hold feeling.

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All the interfaces are designed at the top of the tablet. Above are the earphone jack and the USB port. However, there is no HDMI port on the new T8 Plus.

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Open the fixed shield cover, you can see the TF card slot and two SIM card slots. T8 Plus also support dual sim card dual standby, and has two sim card slots with difference size, you can directly insert the sim card, without cutting it and no order limit.

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Cube T8 Plus Size and Weight:

There is no difference of the total 9.85mm thickness,while only weighs 312g.

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Cube T8 Plus Screen:

The same 8.0inch IPS screen, T8 flagship has a 1920*1200 high pixels, while the standard version is equipped with common 1280*800 pixels screen, which is sure to have a better visual effect.

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Though there is not too many changes on the interface, because of the improvement of the screen resolution, which offers a better shown on both the icon and character. And the processor has also been promoted from quad core to octa core, it also has a quite fast operating experience.

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T8 has made some detail innovations, such as you can quickly open the list of programs from the bottom side of the left corner of the small arrow , which will allows you to facilitate a program, at the same time, quickly open new applications.

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Application Support small window mode display, multi-window can switch around the order, so multitasking run is even more clear. This feature comparison has practical significance on the big screen on the device, it is also a great feature on the T8 Ultimate.

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There are kinds of switches at the Pull-down notification bar, and the multi-task switching icon at the bottom, you can let the program that was recently opened presented as tab arrangement, which is also the new feature after upgrading to the Android 5.0.

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Cube T8 Plus Performance:

Cube T8 Ultimate adopts MediaTek MT8783T processor, while the previous T8 is MT8735P processor. The new model processor has changed from quad-core to octa-core, main frequency has also improved from 1GHz to 1.3GHz, based on 64-bit design, Octa core Cortex-A53 architecture,with ARM Mali-T720 GPU. While doubling upgrade on the memory of 2GB. Because of the resolution improved, a lot more memory has been taken, and the remaining storage is up to approximately 700MB.

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Cube T8 Plus Benchmark:

Beacuse of the improvement of the architecture, frequency and memory storage, T8 Ultimate has also gained a higher score on the benchmark than T8'S 20,000 scores, the new product will reach up to over 33,000 scores.

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IT supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band WiFi with a strong signal performance, a MediaTek platform standard Bluetooth, which is more practical for the phone call tablet.

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5 Model 11 frequency dual 4G network also provides an excellent network compatibility. Speed ​​software displays it can reach up to broadband bandwidth, download files very quickly.

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Phone Call and messaging functions can be used normally, when making call, it will automatically fall back from 4G network to 2G network, then fast back to 4G mode after call.

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GPS satellite search and FM stations can serch quickly, signal performance is satisfactory

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Except the Flash function, it has a normal using effect of the Web browser, full HD level resolution also leads to a better reading result.

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On the local video decoding aspect, T8 Ultimate supports 1080P decoding capability and high stream files, also supports H.265 video, but not support 4K hardware file.

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It also beat big racing game, when testing, the installed games generally have a good support effect

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Cube T8 Plus Camera Test:

Cube T8 Ultimate camera have a certain upgrade from the previous 30W/200W specification to 200W / 500W pixels, the main rear camera support auto focus, as well as LED flashlight.

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Under well-lit situation, the picture clarity is generally satisfactory, which is sure to meet the basic standards of 500W pixels camera.

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Shooting under night lights, noise will be more than taking in day

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Cube T8 Ultimate Edition is built in a 3800mAh battery, smaller than the 4000mAh battery of the T8. As for the practical battery life, after fully charged, it can continuous use for nearly five hours. Moreover, it will be not too hot after using for long, there is no obvious change in temperature after a continuous use, you no need to worry about hot. And it has a very low power consumption on standby, when using a mobile card, 11 hours standby power consumption is only 6%.

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Conclusion：

The new Cube T8 Ultimate phablet is a big upgrade of the previous generation, with more powerful processor, larger storage, high camera and screen configurations, and the improved 4G network also keep up with the pace of time development. There are also many new changes in system interface, the actual using experience is also outstanding. Such a product price only for 129.99USD, which is sure to have a better performance with the lower price. People interested can get one for your families and friends for the coming New Year.

Cube T8 Plus Root Guide: http://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-how-to-root-cube-t8-plus-t3256490

Cube T8 Plus hands-on review: http://xdaforums.com/android/general/cube-t8-plus-hands-review-improvements-t3217636