On May 24, 2016, Flash (formerly Alcatel Flash) launched the Flash Plus 2 smartphone. The Flash Plus 2 is the first smartphone launched after the independence of the Flash brand, but it builds upon the success of the Alcatel Flash family. Like the preceding Alcatel Flash 2 smartphone, the new Flash Plus 2 emphasises the concept of mobigraphy – mobile photography. Let’s check it out!
For more information, read our review of the Flash Plus 2!
The Flash Plus 2 Revealed
The Flash Plus 2 is a 5.5″ smartphone that powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). For the first time, Flash will offer two variants – a lower-cost variant with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, and a higher-end variant with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.
The Flash Plus 2 also features a new all-metal back cover that can actually be detached and swapped, allowing for greater personalisation. At launch, the Flash Plus 2 will come with the colour options of Venus Gold or Luna Silver.
The Flash Plus 2 also comes with a fast fingerprint sensor, a high-fidelity audio chip and amplifier, and fast charging capability. That is A LOT of technology for a smartphone that only costs RM 599 (~US$ 159) for the 2 GB RAM variant, and RM 729 (~US$189) for the 3 GB RAM variant!
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Flash Plus 2 Specifications
| Specifications | Flash Plus 2 (2 GB Variant) | Flash Plus 2 (3 GB Variant) |
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| Display | 5.5" IPS display (1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi) 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical), 160° viewing angle MiraVision 2.0 image technology |
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| Protection | Asahi Dragon Trail Glass | |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | |
| SoC Platform | MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) | |
| Processor | 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 (1.8 GHz) 4 x ARM Cortex-A53 (1 GHz) |
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| Graphics Processor | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 GPU (550 MHz) | |
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR3 | 3 GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage | 16 GB eMMC internal flash storage (10.4 GB free) microSD slot (supports up to 128 GB) | 32 GB eMMC internal flash storage (25.4 GB free) microSD slot (supports up to 128 GB) |
| Front Camera | 5 MP sensor with 1.12 μm pixel size f/2.2 wide-angle lens (84.4°) LED flash with CRI of 80 |
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| Rear Camera | 13 MP OmniVision OV13853 sensor Phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) technology 5P wide-angle f/2.0 lens (76.5°) with blue optical glass filter Dual-tone LED flash 1080p video recording at 60 fps |
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| Connectivity | TDD: B38/B40/B41; FDD: B1/B3/B5/B7 LTE CA4 R9 Cat.4 (150 Mbps / 50 Mbps) UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n BT4.1/GPS/AGPS/Micro USB 2.0 |
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| Dual SIM Capability | Dual SIM Dual Standby | |
| Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, G-Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Hall sensor, Gyro sensor | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, integrated with Home button | |
| Audio Capability | AKM4375 Chipset + NXP9890 Audio Amplifier Stereo FM radio Dual-microphone noise cancellation |
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| Battery | 3,000 mAh lithium ion battery Talk time: 16hrs(2G) / 15hrs(3G) Standby time: 528hrs(2G) / 405hrs(4G) Music Playback (headset default vol)(54h) / (speaker default vol)(12h) Video Streaming WIFI (4h) WIFI browsing (6h) Video -H.264 (1080P) HW mode Video H.264 (1080P) (6h) |
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| Fast Charging Capability | 9V / 1.67A fast-charging technology Powered by the TI BQ25896 fast-charging chip |
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| Size | 76.4 mm wide x 152.6 mm tall x 8.2 mm thick | |
| Weight | 157 g | |
| Available Colours | Venus Gold / Luna Silver | |
Price & Availability
The Flash Plus 2 (2 GB variant) will cost RM 599 (~US$ 159), while the 3 GB variant will cost RM 729 (~US$189).
Retail sale of the Flash Plus 2 (2 GB variant) starts on May 31, 2016 but you can now pre-order it from Lazada right now. Delivery will take place on May 31. The 3 GB variant will only be made available on June 10, 2016.
For more information, read our review of the Flash Plus 2!
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