Saturday, October 10, 2015

Aston Martin Racing 808 smartphone Review

Hong Kong-based Primo Mobile, first released an Aston Martin smartphone back in 2012 called the Aspire 668. The phone didn't exactly set the world on fire, but the newer Aston Martin 808 is already set to go places when it launches on December 15.

Like the super hero car, this device is also expensive as compare to other mobile devices available in the market. Its starting price tag of $6,000 and it is only for the base model.  If you're feeling up to splurging, an 18-karat gold and diamond version can be purchased for a whopping $30,000.
Jaw-dropping price aside, the phone's hardware is, sadly, a little less inspired by Aston Martin's supercars and their secret-agent-level performance.

Main Features:

The phone features a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz, a middling 2GB of RAM and 32GB of on-board storage. While the 4.7-inch display only has a 1,280x720-pixel resolution, it uses an expensive sapphire glass screen for protection. Viewing angles seem a little weak and the brightness and vibrancy of the screen didn't really stand out. However, this could be due to the prototype nature of the device - perhaps the final product will offer a better viewing experience.

Other specs include a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 2,000mAh battery and dual-SIM LTE support. The AMR 808 runs Android 5.0, which appears to be the stock version of Google's mobile software.

Beyond a gimmicky wallpaper that says "Engine start" but obviously does nothing of the sort, there's no bundled software.While the phone's specifications are lackluster at best, the AMR 808 does have a pretty nice finish, even on the prototype model. The entire rear is clad in leather, which is comfortable to hold.

The top speaker of the phone is wrapped in a ceramic shell, which the manufacturer claims will help reduce radiation and is supposedly a lot more comfortable for listening.

The AMR 808 will be available at high-end department stores in London, USA, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore and China in early December. Given the competition it faces from other luxury smartphones, such as the Vertu New Signature Touch, the Aston Martin Racing 808 has its work cut out for it to reach the finish line.

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