We Unbox the Cloudfone Excite Prime 2!
A couple of weeks back, Cloudfone released two new smartphones, the Excite Prime 2 and the Excite Prime 2 Pro, which had a more selfie-centric approach compared to the previous devices from the local brand. We’ve finally received our review unit for the Excite Prime 2, so it’s time to take it out of the box and give it a quick once around going in for our review process. Before we get to that, here’s another look at its spec sheet.
Cloudfone Excite Prime 2 Specifications
- 1.3GHz MediaTek Mt6737 quad-core processor
- 3GB of RAM
- 5.5-inch HD display with 2.5D curved glass; 1280×720 resolution
- 32GB of expandable storage
- 4G, LTE
- Dual SIM
- 13-megapixel rear camera, f/2.0 aperture, Sony IMX 135 sensor with autofocus, LED Flash
- 8-megapixel front camera, f/2,0 aperture with LED flash
- WiFi, Bluetooth
- 3000mAh battery
- Android 7.0 Nougat
What’s In the Box?
While most brands have gone with a more minimalist approach in terms of its packaging, Cloudfone has decided to veer from the path and showcase the phones camera capabilities and pretty much all the important specs are detailed on the back with a better look at what to expect from the handset itself. Open up the box and you’re greeted by the Cloudfone Excite Prime 2 itself and separate compartments to house its accessories. Here’s what you’re getting out of the box:
- Cloudfone Excite Prime 2
- USB Wall Charger
- MicroUSB Cable
- Earphones
- Silicon Case
- Screen Protector
- Documentation
Initial Impression: A Major Improvement from its Predecessor
While the phone is still made of plastic, Cloudfone has vastly changed form its previous iteration’s design to make it fit into the design trends of 2017. It has a removable back cover has rounded corners and gentle curves; making the device sit nicely in your hand, but more of a chamfered frame that gives you a better grip on the phone. It certainly a huge improvement on the first iteration of this device.
You’ve got the volume rocker and the power button on the right side of the device.
The 3.5mm audio jack up on top and the lone micro USB port on the bottom.
The speaker grille is located at the back of the phone along with the Excite Prime 2’s 13-megapixel camera, armed with a Sony IMX 135 sensor at an aperture size of f/2.o, plus the LED flash right below it. You may have noticed the camera bump on the phone but, thankfully, the included jelly case that comes with the device makes the phone rest nice and flat on a table.
You will, of course, need to remove the back cover to access the phone’s SIM card slots and the microSD card slot.
The Cloudfone Excite Prime 2 has a 5.5-inch HD IPS screen that’s protected by 2.5D curved glass. The IPS panel ensure that it’ll have great viewing angles, but you may have a tougher time reading messages when in direct sunlight.
On top of the display is the phone’s 8-megapixel camera with a LED flash for taking selfies in low-light conditions and has software assisted bokeh to help you blur out any photo bombers in your photos.
Under the hood of the Cloudfone Excite Prime 2 is a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor, which has been paired up with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage; making this device aimed at entry-level users on a tight budget who may be looking for a better shooter on their smartphone. Powering the device is a 3000mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
The Cloudfone Excite Prime 2 is priced at Php 5,999.
