turnipz Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with iphone ripoffs. I see videos like this: It appears to have a good responsive screen, and it runs android which is nice. Are they at all worth looking in to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I wrote a review on an iPhone clone a year or so ago. In terms of are they worth getting, I would say that if you just want 'a phone', then yes, they do the job. But. I've found battery life to be pretty shabby (in terms of the battery not holding a charge for long, after a few months) If you're after a smartphone, I'd suggest just saving for the real thing, as they're much better than the clones in terms of both durability and functionality, so better overall value for money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Plus a nasty virus was just uncovered that targets the Android. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I reckon most of the iPhone experience is in the user interface and software, a clone just won't be the same. It would be better to buy a decent used 3gs instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-aussie Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I bought a clone iphone clone 1 year ago. it worked ok for 3 weeks, it only function as a phone with touch screen. after a while, the touch screen dont function as well. so I put it aside and havnt use it . better save up and buy the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I reckon most of the iPhone experience is in the user interface and software, a clone just won't be the same. It would be better to buy a decent used 3gs instead. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnipz Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I bought a clone iphone clone 1 year ago. it worked ok for 3 weeks, it only function as a phone with touch screen. after a while, the touch screen dont function as well. so I put it aside and havnt use it . better save up and buy the real thing. Ah thanks guys, this is what happend to a few other chinese gadgets I've bought as well in that they just randomly stop functioning. Its unfortunate as I figured one using an OS created by someone else might push its quality ahead a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Ah thanks guys, this is what happend to a few other chinese gadgets I've bought as well in that they just randomly stop functioning. Its unfortunate as I figured one using an OS created by someone else might push its quality ahead a bit more. I know what you mean, but sadly, the OS is sill relying on a Clone phone battery, which for some reason, don't have a very good lifespan (strange, as that's where mainstream batteries come from too ) It would be nice if there were some genuinely reliable iClones out there, as they are pretty fun phones, but I think for what they cost anyway, you're better off adding a few extra bucks to the fund, and scour eBay for a pre-Owned. That's what I did, and got an 8GB 2G iPhone just over two years ago. When I got it, it was 6 months old, had only ever been used in a silicone sleeve and with a screen protector, so was in mint condition. I got a good 18 months at least out of it before it finally started acting up (I'm still living in hope it can be repaired when I can spare the cash) so I'd definitely recommend that option, if you can find one in good condition when you buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 hmm, where there not any health and safety issues with the clones as well? I would rather, as mentioned, save up for a used older version of the iphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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