TP-Link details Neffos C5, C5L, and C5 Max smartphones

Apparently, TP-Link would rather not wait until MWC 2016 before revealing its first set of smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer has officially announced specifications and starting prices for its family of three smartphones: The Neffos C5, C5L, and C5 Max.

According to the manufacturer, the Neffos C5L should be available in parts of Europe starting this March for just 100 Euros while launch times and prices for the other two will be announced at a later date.

The more powerful C5 and C5 Max will be larger phones, but a close look at their specifications reveal budget-mainstream hardware with their quad-core and octa-core MediaTek processors. TP-Link is promising improved smart home functionality and features with the Neffos brand. The specifications for each are as follows:

Neffos C5L:

• OS: Google, Android 5.1 Lollipop
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, ARM Cortex-A7, 1.1 GHz
• GPU: Adreno 304
• Display: 4.5-inch, FWVGA
• Storage: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB eMMC, optional microSD reader up to 32 GB
• Cameras: Rear 8 MP, Front 2 MP
• Communication: FDD-LTE/WCDMA/UMTS, GPS/A-GPS, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
• SIM: Dual micro-SIM, Dual Standby
• Battery: 2000 mAh
• Dimensions: 136 x 67.7 x 10.15 mm
• Weight: 154 g

Neffos C5 (Differences from C5L):

• Processor: MediaTek MT6735, 4x Cortex-A53, 1.3 GHz
• GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP2
• Display: 5-inch, IPS, HD, 294 PPI
• Storage: 2 GB RAM, 16 GB eMMC, optional microSD reader up to 32 GB
• Cameras: Rear 8 MP w/ Flash, Front 5 MP
• Battery: 2200 mAh
• Dimensions: 144 x 72 x 8.8 mm
• Weight: 141 g

Neffos C5 Max (Differences from C5):

• Processor: MediaTek MT6753, 8x Cortex-A53, 1.3 GHz
• GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP3
• Display: 5.5-inch, IPS, Full HD, 403 PPI
• Cameras: Rear 13 MP w/ Flash, Front 5 MP
• Battery: 3045 mAh
• Dimensions: 152 x 76 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 147 g

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