Phicomm i600 Non Camera Review (Updated for 4.1.2)
My update review as below, the benchmarking may not be accurate as they replaced my phone. And some how, it is slower in terms of the benchmarking.
Android 4.0.4
Antutu version 4: score of 7732 Slower then S2
Tested with 2 x Sim Card, M1 in the Slot 1 and Singtel in Slot 2
I'm using 1 Mbps 3G plan, when the connections shows H, I ran speed test.
3G Speed test result: Download 0.99Mbps Upload 0.54Mbps
Connect it to Netgear R6200 router via wireless at linkspeed 72Mbps
Netgear is connected to SuperInternet Fiber connection.
Wireless Speed test result: Download 25.20Mbps Upload 30.88Mbps
Android 4.1.2
Antutu version 4: score of 7261 Slower then S2
Tested with 2 x Sim Card, M1 in the Slot 1 and Singtel in Slot 2
I'm using 1 Mbps 3G plan, when the connections shows H, I ran speed test.
3G Speed test result: Download 0.99Mbps Upload 0.55Mbps
Connect it to Netgear R6200 router via wireless at linkspeed 65Mbps
Netgear is connected to SuperInternet Fiber connection.
Wireless Speed test result: Download 17.03Mbps Upload 26.26Mbps
Things to note when bringing to the service center for upgrade
1. All data will be erased
After loading the new firmware, upon factory reset, there are 2 minor issues
1. Keyboard is defaulted with Chinese keyboard, thus you'll need to change the language of the keyboard if you're using English
2. Data connection will not be up, you'll need to go to Settings -> Dual Sim settings -> Configure dual SIM -> Mobile network settings -> Access Point Names -> press on the left Menu button (bottom left touch button) -> Reset to default. Do the same for your slot 2 if your 2nd sim has data access as well.
Games Tested
I have tried playing a couple of games which I've purchased from Playstore on both versions
Fruit Ninja - Both 4.1.2 and 4.0.4 are playable and smooth
Where's My Mickey - Playable but not very smooth on 4.0.4, playable and smooth on 4.1.2
Where's My Water - Playable but not very smooth on 4.0.4, playable and smooth on 4.1.2
Where's My Water 2 - Playable but a bit laggy when complete the stage on 4.0.4, playable and smooth on 4.1.2
Where's My Perry - Loading takes a long time, playable but not smooth on 4.0.4, playable and smooth on 4.1.2
Temple Run Brave - Playable and Smooth on 4.0.4 and 4.1.2
Wreck it Ralph - Super laggy, not playable on 4.0.4, able to play on 4.1.2 without login to facebook profile.
Candy crush saga - Playable on both versions
Conclusion
Dispite the lower reading from Antutu, the games that were unplayable due to laggy is able to play in the new update. And also the battery indicator that was not reflected correctly when I was on 4.0.4 reflected correctly on 4.1.2.