Aside from the Flare P1, I also checked out the upgraded version of it in the same Cherry Mobile dealer that I met recently - here's the Cherry Mobile Flare P1 Plus
Front: 8 MP secondary camera, 5.5 inch IPS FHD display with 2.5D Glass
Back: 13 + 5 MP dual main camera system with dual LED flash, fingerprint reader, Cherry Mobile logo, non-removable back cover
Internals: 1.5 GHz Mediatek MT6737T 64-bit quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi, GPS, 3,300 mAh non-removable battery
The top has 3.5 mm. audio jack while at the bottom, it has single firing speaker, micro USB port and microphone. At the left, there is a placing for the hyrbid dual SIM tray while on the other side, you can locate the volume rocker and power/unlock button
The UI has almost the same as to the P1 especially on the app drawer but expect on different design on the camera UI. This time, the processor has real dual camera set-up on it. Definitely, it produced better output in all of it's shooters compared to Flare P1. Same with Flare P1, the bokeh adjustment is not thru the aperture but on the lever which coincidentally, it suited to my taste at 75% although it is still not a match against the likes of Huawei GR5 2017. Three cameras can shoot at max. of 16:9 aspect ratio.
Cherry Mobile Flare P1 Plus rear camera sample
Cherry Mobile Flare P1 Plus bokeh rear camera sample
Cherry Mobile Flare P1 Plus front camera sample
If there are two things that the Flare P1 Plus stand out for me for the first time: build quality plus the presence of 2.5D Glass and the fluidity of the UI. I love the all black design. I was not able to remove the plastic coverings of this phablet but the fingerprint magnet issue might be an issue on this one. The fingerprint reader is also something that I want to check if there's a possibility
Special thanks to Cherry Mobile dealer JP Tomarong for the opportunity to do some hands-on of the Cherry Mobile Flare P1 Plus (buy at his shops either in 2nd floor Empire Center, Pasay City [just look for the store with Cherry Mobile logo] or in his store in Victory Mall Baclaran or for more convenience, he accepts nationwide orders with free delivery and COD option by searching "jptomarongent" on Shopee app or thru www.shopee.ph
