Nevertheless, it can still give you decent performance – which will be enough for people who don’t usually use their phones intensively.Ĭherry Mobile equipped the Flare S8 Prime with dual rear cameras, consisting of a 16-megapixel main shooter and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. On the other hand, switching from one app to another was still smooth, but it is not as fast as its rivals. But to be fair, the device can still handle heavy mobile activities such as multitasking and gaming with just minimal lags. Don’t get us wrong though, as it is packed with underwhelming offerings for people who are used to flagship smartphones. Tapped as our main driver, the Flare S8 Prime seemed to be a downgrade for us. Without having too much expectations, we still ran it on various benchmark apps to give us a preview about its performance. It boasts 4GB of RAM to handle mobile activities, too. The Flare S8 Prime is powered by a dated yet still capable Helio P23 octa-core processor, paired with Mali-G71 MP2 graphics. But by doing so, consumers need to give up their SIM 2 card slot. Good thing, users can expand it up to 128GB storage via microSD card. The phone also comes with numbers of pre-installed apps, including Google native apps, AppCoins BDS Wallet, Cherry Fun Club, and Chums Live. Navigating the device is easy, too, although we’d like it better if we can also organize our apps in its app drawer.įor security purposes, the phone sports a fingerprint scanner located on its rear, which is responsive enough to unlock the device in just single tap.Ĭherry Mobile loaded it with just 64GB storage. Since it has stock Android, its interface appears simpler than its rivals. The Flare S8 Prime runs on Android 9 Pie operating system. However, we felt like it lacks some colors, sharpness, and details. It can surely elevate your experience too, as it comes with good viewing angle, plus users can also adjust the video by pinching it in and out to fit its screen. Having a full screen, the device is definitely good for watching videos and playing games. Moving on to its display, the Flare S8 Prime flaunts an immersive 6.53-inch IPS screen with an FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution, and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. On the flip side, you’d be greeted by its dual-rear camera, LED flash, and fingerprint scanner, which are all aligned vertically. Unfortunately, it has no 3.5mm audio jack. Its bottom part, on the other hand, houses its speaker grilles and USB-C port. Its volume keys and power/lock button are placed on the right side, while its left cheek accommodates its SIM card tray. With this, the device offers an immersive screen with thin bezels and a slightly thick chin. Meanwhile, its front is dominated by a 6.53-inch Full Screen display, made possible by its pop-up front camera. At first glance, you won’t even think that the device is manufactured by the local brand. Having this physique, Cherry Mobile was able to drop a jaw-dropping smartphone, which looks so premium than its actual price. To say that it’s sophisticated is an understatement. Hence, the device will be available in Gaea and Rainbow Seas variants. As mentioned before, the company has teamed up with Heart Evangelista to dress its phone with the icon’s paintings. Unlike other smartphones available today, Cherry Mobile dumped the usual gradient colorway to settle for more. The Flare S8 Prime Love Marie Collection Edition comes with a unique, hip design. However, on paper, the device simply sits between the Flare S8 Pro and Flare S8 Plus.Ĭherry Mobile Flare S8 Prime (Love Marie Collection) Review: Fashion Meets TechĪside from its artsy approach, what more it can offer to consumers? Let’s see! Through this partnership, the local tech brand launched its Love Marie Collection, which includes the Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Prime edition. Cherry Mobile teamed up with Heart Evangelista, one of the most prominent fashion artists in the Philippines.
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