The Chinese handset maker, Coolpad recently collaborated with LeEco to launch a slew of smartphones in India. However, the brand is also launching its own devices as well and has recently added Coolpad Cool Play 6 to the line-up. From the looks of it, the handset look pretty promising on paper. The handset has been placed in the mid-range and goes up against stalwarts like Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Moto G5 Plus. Here is a brief overview of the handset for those who are looking at picking up this handset.
Powerful Battery: In the budget segment, consumers are pretty rational and want handsets that give the best value for money to them. One of the criterion for users to select a smartphone is for it to have an impressive battery backup to boot. Coolpad Cool Play 6 comes with a powerful 4,060mAh battery, which can easily see through a day of rigorous usage. It also happens to be one of the most powerful smartphone in terms of battery at this price.
Massive RAM: It is a no secret that the amount of RAM in a device is directly proportional to the performance offered by the handset. While there is a debate going on about whether or not we need this much RAM in smartphones, it does not change the fact that these devices are buttery smooth. Coolpad Cool Play 6 is one of the first handsets to offer massive 6GB of RAM at this price point. It definitely puts the device ahead in the race in terms of performance.
USB Type-C: While it has become a mainstay for smartphones to have USB Type-C port, it does not take away the utility of the feature. It still happens to be one of the best features to have in a smartphone, especially budget segment. Coolpad Cool Play 6 has been equipped with the same and comes with features like quick charging, faster data storage by default.
Dated Android: The worse mistake that a brand can make is to launch a handset with top notch specs but boot it with a dated Android. Which is what Coolpad has managed to do with this device. The Coolpad Cool Play 6 comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, which is now two generations old with Android O right around the corner. This will certainly be a deal breaker for many power users.
General Specifications | Launch Date | September 4, 2017 |
Brand | Coolpad | |
Model | Cool Play 6 | |
Color | Gold, Sheen Black | |
Form Factor | Touchbar | |
Category | Phablet | |
Dual SIM | ||
Hybrid SIM | ||
SIM Card | Dual Nano SIM | |
Waterproof | ||
Facial Recognition | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | Rear |
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Network | LTE+LTE | |
Operating System | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | |
Phone Body | Case: Metal Back: Metal Side: Metal | |
Dimensions | 152.4 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm | |
Weight | 175 grams |
Processor & RAM | Processor | 1.95 GHz Octa core 64 bit (1.95 GHz Quad + 1.44 GHz Quad) (Cortex A72) |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro | |
RAM | 6 GB | |
GPU | Adreno 510 |
Display | Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
Screen | IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | |
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD | |
Pixel Density | 401 ppi | |
Colours | 16M | |
Keyboard | Touch | |
Screen to Body Ratio | 72.6 % | |
Stylus | ||
Other Input Features | Multi-touch |
Camera | Rear Camera | 13 MP |
Dual Rear Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP | |
Front Camera | 8 MP |
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Rear Flash | Dual-color LED Flash |
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Rear Camera Sensor | CMOS image sensor | |
Rear Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | |
Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | |
Rear Camera Features | Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
Rear Auto Focus | Phase Detection autofocus |
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Video Recording | 1080p@30fps, Full HD |
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Zoom | Digital Zoom |
Battery | Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
Battery Type | Li-Polymer, Non Removable | |
Wireless Charging | ||
Quick Charging | ||
Stand By Time (GSM) | 300 hr |
Connectivity | GPRS | |
2G | GSM 1900/1800/900/850 | |
3G | HSDPA 2100/900 | |
4G | LTE/LTE | |
VoLTE | ||
WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
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Bluetooth | v4.1 |
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GPS | A-GPS |
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NFC Support | ||
USB Port | Mass storage device, USB charging | |
Edge | ||
HDMI | ||
USB OTG | ||
USB Type-C |
Entertainment & Multimedia | Ringtone | Music ringtones, Vibration |
Radio | ||
Audio Format | eAAC+, FLAC, MP3, WAV | |
Video Format | H.264, MP4, MPEG4 | |
Speaker |
Storage | Internal Storage | 64 GB |
Expandable Storage |
Calling & Messaging | Phone Book | Practically Unlimited |
SMS | ||
MMS | ||
Instant Messaging | ||
Additional Information | Items in the Box | Handset with built-in Battery, Charger, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Screen Guard, User Manual, Warranty Card |