Coolpad Note Series

Coolpad Note 5

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Average Score: 76.6% - good

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Coolpad Note 5 review: Another phone where battery is the focus
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
Coolpad Note 5 does have quite a few points going for it like design, display, and battery. But the brand faces competition from rivals such as Xiaomi and Lenovo. Given Coolpad as a brand, isn’t as popular, it will have a tough time convincing users that it is worthy of the price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2016

75% Coolpad Note 5 review: A valiant effort, but not enough to topple competition
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
The smartphone gets a lot right and some wrong. I was happy with the performance even though it wasn’t as good in the benchmark result. Battery life, the build quality and even the display has been done right. The UI was a bit of an overload, but it still runs smooth. The camera was probably a big disappointment as the quality did not match my expectations.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 75% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 75%

70% Coolpad Note 5 Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
While the Coolpad Note 5 may have more RAM than its peers, it does seem to utilise it properly. In performance, it is soundly beaten by the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and the LeEco Le 2. The best aspect of the phone is its battery life. But even then, the Redmi Note 3 and the Redmi 3S Prime can offer the same battery life. I find it very hard to recommend the Coolpad Note 5 over those other phones because of its sub-par display and comparatively weaker performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Coolpad Note 5 Review- a good choice under 10 K, but not the best
Source: Tech Magnifier Archive.org version
Definitely the Coolpad Note5 has a lot of impressive features such as fast performance, long lasting battery backup and dual applications. The smartphone is a good choice, but compared to Redmi Note 3 and Le eco Le 2 the Coolpad Note 5 needs a little twitch in built and camera performance to win economic smartphones battle.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Coolpad Note 5 review: A budget smartphone that gets everything right
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
As a budget smartphone, Coolpad ticks nearly all the right boxes. Be it the pleasing design, vibrant display or the lasting battery, Coolpad's newest offering left us impressed. The only downer we could find was the phone getting a little hot during gaming, but that's not a deal breaker.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Coolpad Note 5 Review - Just everything is right about it
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
Currently, the sub-Rs 12,000 segment is being dominated by the likes of Le 2, Redmi Note 3, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus and Moto G4. But this new handset might change the dynamics of the segment atleast for sometime. In terms of specs, it looks bit better than its competitors with 4 GB RAM while others have 3 GB or 2 GB RAM. The Coolpad Note 5 has infact very few cons and its pros are far too many. So in our view, if you are looking for a sub-Rs 11,000 phone, then you should keep the Coolpad Note 5 in your shortlist.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2016

Coolpad Note 5 Battery Test Results
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
CoolUI 8.0 has some decent battery saving traits that you may use to extend the battery life. Cool Manager enables you to control the battery management by choosing the best option for your usage. There are three modes – Common, Smart, and Ultra that can be chosen to tweak the battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2016

Coolpad Note 5 Review – A Fully loaded phone
Source: Gadget Diary Archive.org version
Coolpad is one of the known and best smartphone player in sub 15k INR category in India. With Coolpad Note 5 they have again proved that they are serious about bringing best devices at affordable prices. The phone brings some surprisingly good specifications and offers tough competition to phones like Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. It is a very good buy at a price tag of Rs. 10,999 and personally I think if you want a device with a great camera, good performance, and impressive battery life then Coolpad Note 5 can be a good choice.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2016

Coolpad Note 5 Hands-on [Images]
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
To make it a sweet deal, Coolpad could have brought us Dual Space feature in Note 5. Since Dual Space is actually a signature feature of Coolpad Max, Coolpad hasn’t provided it in the Note 5 as for now. If you don’t know about Dual Space feature, read our post explaining Dual Space feature.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/12/2016

Coolpad Note 5 Review: A Fully-Loaded Phone For Rs 10,999
Source: PC Quest Archive.org version
Is definitely a fully-loaded phone for the price and our experience with previously-reviewed Coolpad devices is good as well. However, as with most budget phones, people still have apprehensions about their quality.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2016

Foreign Reviews

78% Coolpad Note 5 Review
Source: Android TV DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2016
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%

Coolpad Note 3S

Coolpad released the Note 3S along with its sibling, the Mega 3. Its price is similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (both are also correspondingly named for some reason). It is a straightforward smartphone yet not lacking on essential features, which makes it a device to look out for. Its low price factor does not point to an inferior assembly; in fact it will certainly appeal those going for a bang on a buck. On the style front, the Note 3S is coated with on the front and back sides with 2.5D glass. It is also built on an aluminium alloy chassis. These features are said to provide the Note S3 with added strength and robustness. Its body is curvaceous on its corners as is common on Oppo models. The dimensions of the Note 3S measure at 154.50 x 77.00 x 8.60 mm and it weighs 167g. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 octa-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz and 3 GB of RAM. This combination allows for graphic intensive games, multiple apps, and multitasking without any hassle.

The available storage is 32 GB and the storage capacity can be expanded by up to 32 GB (which is arguably more limited than other similar smartphone models). Its 5.5-inch IPS display features a 720p resolution. This is where the Coolpad Note 3S loses badly to the Redmi Note 3. The Redmi Note 3 offers a 5.5-inch Full HD display. In addition, the Coolpad Note 3S comes with a fingerprint sensor, which enables easy and fast locking and unlocking as well as customization of gestures for faster connectivity and networking. For the shutterbugs, this smartphone is equipped with a 13 MP rear facing camera and 5 MP front facing snapper. Both cameras feature f2.2 lens. Being a budget phone, certainly, nothing much can be expected from its cameras. The Note 3S supports dual SIM mode and is also VolTE enabled. One would wonder why Coolpad opts not to equip the Note 3S with three SIM slots as it does on the Mega 3.

The Coolpad Note 3S runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Cool UI 8.0. Connectivity includes both Bluetooth and WiFi. Again compared to its sibling, it comes with a less powerful 2500mAh battery. It comes in two colour variants i.e. gold and white and they both look good. The Coolpad Note 3S may not be packed with mind-blowing features yet it has scored highly on all fronts and is an option of a well packaged smartphone on a budget. After all, not every user needs a smartphone for gaming and serious multitasking.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

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Average Score: 67.25% - average

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60% Coolpad Note 3S review: Give it a pass
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
This phone retains a differentiated design, while making compromises on performance, display. My biggest fear of not recommending the Note 3S is its poor battery, which according to my own tests didn’t even last beyond 7 hours.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Coolpad Note 3S Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
It’s interesting to note that the main differences between this model and the now-discontinued Note 3 and Note 3 Plus are all on the outside. In some ways, such as screen resolution, microSD card support and battery capacity, this phone is actually a step backwards from the Note 3 Plus – which even cost Rs. 1,000 less at launch. Either Coolpad has decided to prioritise looks over features with the Rs. 9,999 Note 3S, or inflation has taken a bite out of its spec sheets.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%

64% Coolpad Note 3S Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
Earlier iterations of the this phone may have been good, but the Coolpad Note 3s leaves a lot of room for improvement. It is outperformed by competitors like the Redmi 3s Prime and Lenovo K6 Power, and doesn't make for a good buy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 64%

Coolpad Note 3S Review
Source: Fone Arena Archive.org version
The Coolpad Note 3S comes at a time when it faces a lot of competition, both externally and within the Coolpad family too. While we liked the design and clean software build, the small battery and average camera don’t give us much confidence. The specs too are somewhat weak. The Coolpad Note 3S is priced at Rs. 9,999 and is available exclusively from Amazon.in.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/09/2017

75% Coolpad Note 3S Review: Looks good, runs fine
Source: India Today Archive.org version
Having said that, there are better smartphones in this segment. Xiaomi's Redmi 3S Prime has more features. The Xiaomi phone also clicks better photos and has a metal body. Then there are the phones like the Lenovo K6 Power and the Moto G Turbo, both of which are formidable devices with prices very close to that of the Coolpad Note 3S.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%

Coolpad Note 3S Quick Review: A Rs 9,999 Smartphone That Cuts Corners With a Downgraded Display
Source: PC Quest Archive.org version
More than a month after unveiling the Coolpad Note 5 for the Indian audience at Rs 10,999, Coolpad today launched Coolpad Note 3S, strategically priced at Rs 9,999 to complete the full circle of devices within the 6k to 15k range. This is the budget smartphone segment in India and one that has seen the maximum sales within the Indian market. Coolpad Note 3S shall be available Dec 7 onwards exclusively on amazon.in. The smartphone is based on Android 6.0 with the Coolpad proprietary Cool UI 8.0 interface.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/30/2016

Coolpad Note 5 Lite

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Average Score: 66.67% - average

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65% Coolpad Note 5 Lite Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Coolpad Note 5 Lite is hard to recommend over its competition. While the device does look good, and is decently built, it lags behind the competition in terms of performance. If you are looking for a compact budget smartphone, pay a bit more and get yourself the Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime or the Lenovo K6 Power.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%

70% Coolpad Note 5 Lite Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Coolpad Note 5 Lite is in a war zone right now. It is priced in a segment that sees new entrants every other week. Expectations are high, and this phone does look good compared to what some bigger brands sell. However, there is still competition from other Chinese companies, most notably the Xiaomi Redmi 3s which is a very strong contender.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

65% Coolpad Note 5 Lite review: Looks can be deceiving
Source: India Today Archive.org version
The Coolpad Note 5 Lite is a smartphone characterised by its looks and design prowess. Design wise, it is one of the best smartphones in its price range. The glass and metal construction lend an extremely classy and elegant look to the device. Beyond doubt, the smartphone can easily be mistaken for a device several segments up the price ladder.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 65%

Coolpad Note 5 lite review: Good looks, average performance
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
We'll say that there are a few good aspects and a few not-so-good things about the smartphone, We liked the build quality and design and found the performance to be mostly smooth. However, heating issues (during navigation) and bad battery life are downers. But at a price of Rs 8,199, you can't expect a smartphone to be flawless. We would suggest spending some more money and buying Coolpad Note 5 instead, however, if you are too tight on budget then Coolpad Note 5 Lite is not a bad option either.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/13/2017

Coolpad Note 5 Lite Hands-On [Images]
Source: Mobygyaan Archive.org version
Coolpad Note 5 Lite runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Cool UI 8.0 on top. This is the same Cool UI we have seen on the Coolpad Note 5. Cool UI has several features such as shaking phone changes wallpaper, take scrolling screenshots, record screen activity, lock apps using fingerprint scanner, a built-in ad block.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/23/2017

Coolpad Note 5 Lite Quick Review – Compact Budget Smartphone
Source: Gadget Diary Archive.org version
In India, the Coolpad Note 5 Lite will retail for 8,199 INR on Amazon.in, and based on our experience with the device so far, that looks like a very reasonable price for the value you are getting, especially if you are looking for an easily manageable, compact smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2017

Coolpad Note 5 Lite First Impressions: Battery and Processor may be a concern
Source: The Mobile Indian Archive.org version
Coolpad Note 5 Lite does hit most of the good points, however, it will surely have a tough time at this price with the likes of Redmi 3S Prime sitting in the same category. Coolpad has had a mixed response with some of the recent devices though the Note 5 Lite is surely a step forward. As a first cut verdict, the Note 5 Lite could have been better in terms of battery and the chipset front and we hope to be proved wrong when we come out with our detailed review.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2017

Coolpad Note 5 Lite Smartphone Launched for Rs 8,199
Source: PC Quest Archive.org version
Coming to the specifications, it is powered by 64 bit 1.0 GHz quad core MediaTek MT6735CP processor, assisted by Mali – T720 GPU and 3GB of RAM. It runs on Android 6.0 and is powered by a 2500mAh non-removable battery, with a stand by time for upto 200H. The connectivity options include 4G LTE, 3G / HSPA+, EDGE / GPRS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Micro USB port and 3.5mm audio jack.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2017

Coolpad Note 5 Lite C

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Average Score: 55% - poor

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55% Coolpad Note 5 Lite C Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Coolpad Note 5 Lite C is tough to recommend over its competitors. Its camera is disappointing and it has only 16GB internal storage.The Note 5 Lite C is easily outperformed by its competitors.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 55%

Coolpad Note 6

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Average Score: 59.5% - poor

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68% Coolpad Note 6 64GB Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Coolpad Note 6 seems like it's lagging behind its rivals. But being an offline only offering, the Note 6 will be more readily available than most of the critically-acclaimed mid-range phones. That seems like a conscious decision on the part of Coolpad as the brand remains popular in the tier 2 and tier 3 cities where online shopping is still a novelty. But even being an offline-only brand isn’t enough to escape the clutches of the intense competition that the mid-range market is seeing. Most of the online-dominating brands are rapidly expanding in the offline market include Xiaomi, Honor and Moto and Coolpad might have a hard time competing with them with the Note 6.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 68%

50% Coolpad Note 6 review: Jack of all trades, master of none
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
As we mentioned earlier, the segment which Coolpad Note 6 competes is terribly competitive. For a smartphone to succeed, it needs to have an edge over the competition. While the Coolpad Note 6 is a phone that might just appeal to users who want a basic smartphone. The battery life is certainly a high point but if you take into account the design and performance, you might see yourself moving on to other smartphones. Perhaps the idea was to offer a differentiator – dual front cameras -- in this segment but that also isn’t great by any standards. The Coolpad Note is just another budget smartphone offering which might just click with an average user who isn’t looking for too many details like stylish design, great performance or a very good camera.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 50%

60% Coolpad Note 6 review: Good battery life but that can't save it
Source: India Today Archive.org version
So, should you buy the Coolpad Note 6 for Rs 8,999? No. You shouldn't until the only feature you want in your phone is great battery life. There are better phones in the market right now. Various Xiaomi Redmi phones are better. And so is the recently-launched Honor 7A, or for that matter the Nokia 3.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Coolpad Note 6 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Coolpad Note 6 has a few strengths. It’s built well, looks presentable, and has good battery life. The Snapdragon 435 isn’t the most appealing SoC at this price, but it’s competent enough to handle the usual messaging apps and that odd game or two. The offline availability of this phone will be a big draw for many people who still prefer to try before they buy. Do keep in mind that the cameras are pretty mediocre and the display is relatively dull. Also, while the older version of Android doesn't really lack in essential features, Coolpad needs to rectify the outdated security.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Coolpad Note 6: Snapdragon 425 E 3Gb Di Ram A 76€ Spedizione Senza Dogana Compresa
Source: Cinafoniaci IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; compact size; fast fingerprint sensor; nice selfie dual cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/07/2018

Coolpad Note 8

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Average Score: 60% - poor

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60% Coolpad Note 8 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The latest offering from Coolpad is positioned in a market that is quite aggressive, but this phone not geared to face the competition. The MediaTek MT6750 processor is dated and cannot keep up with what the competition offers, especially the Redmi 6 (Review) and the ZenFone Max Pro M1 (Review).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 50% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%

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Coolpad:

Smartphones from Germany are marketed under this brand. The market shares are very low, especially outside of the German-speaking areas. There are only few reviews and the ratings are below-average (as of 2016).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Qualcomm Adreno 405: Integrated graphics card for ARM based SoCs. Depending on the used SoC the clock rate is around 500 MHz and features 48 unified shaders.

Qualcomm Adreno 505: Mid range graphics card integrated in the Snapdragon 430 and 435 SoCs. Based on the 500 generation and supports modern standards like Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.

ARM Mali-T860 MP2: Dual-Core version of the Mali-T860 graphics card from ARM for mostly Android based smartphones and tablets. E.g. in the Mediatek Helio P10 clocked at 700 MHz and produced in 28nm.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

ARM Mali-T720 MP2: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

ARM Mali-T720: Integrated graphics card in ARM based SoCs. Can be configured with up to 8 cores (T720 MP8) and 650 MHz core clock (at 28nm). Supports OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1, DirectX 11 FL9_3, and Renderscript.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Qualcomm Snapdragon:

617 MSM8952: Mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU cores (Cortex-A53, 64-bit capable) and an Adreno 405 GPU. Manufactured in a 28 nm LP process.

415 MSM8929: Mid-range ARM-SoC with 8 CPU cores (64-Bit Cortex-A53 with up to 1.4 GHz)

435: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.4 GHz and the Adreno 505 GPU, a DDR3L-1600 memory controller as well as an X9 LTE (Cat. 7) modem.

Mediatek:

MT6735: A 64-bit quad-core SoC (4x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 1.5 GHz and designed for inexpensive tablets and smartphones.

MT6735M: A 64-bit quad-core SoC (4x ARM Cortex-A53) clocked at up to 1 GHz and designed for inexpensive smartphones.

MT6750T: ARM-based octa-core SoC (4x Cortex-A53 up to 1.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 up to 1 GHz) with 64-Bit support and integrated LTE Cat. 6 radio.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

5.00:

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

No weight comment found (one expected)!

66.94%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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