THL T9 Plus vs Ulefone Metal vs Ulefone U008 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: THL T9 Plus vs Ulefone Metal vs Ulefone U008 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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THL T9 PlusTHL T9 PlusChina · 2GB · 16GB
Ulefone MetalUlefone MetalGlobal · 1GB · 16GB · Lite
Ulefone U008 ProUlefone U008 ProGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
THL T9 Plus
THL T9 Plus
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Ulefone Metal
Ulefone Metal
Global · 1GB · 16GB · Lite
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Ulefone U008 Pro
Ulefone U008 Pro
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
6.1
36 reviews
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3 reviews

Technical specifications of the THL T9 Plus vs Ulefone Metal vs Ulefone U008 Pro

Specs THL T9 Plus prices THL T9 Plus
China · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Ulefone Metal Ulefone Metal
Global · 1GB · 16GB · Lite 		where to buy Ulefone U008 Pro Ulefone U008 Pro
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5.5" 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD HD
Usable surface 71% useful 68% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.3 mm
152.0 mm
8.5 mm 		71.0 mm
143.0 mm
9.4 mm 		72.8 mm
148.2 mm
9.5 mm
Weight 178 g 155 g 170 g
Micro MT6737
Quad-Core 		MT6580
Quad-Core 		MT6737
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 34.223
v? 		38.904
v6 		31.500
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 3050 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX219 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · Unknow
IMX219 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 1.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand THL Ulefone Ulefone
Aliases -- -- --

Release Date
Release date December 2016,
7 years ago 		August 2016,
7 years ago 		December 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market China Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

THL T9 Plus
Ulefone Metal
Ulefone U008 Pro
THL T9 Plus
Ulefone Metal
Ulefone U008 Pro
Size
77.3 mm • 152.0 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 143.0 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.8 mm • 148.2 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 178 g 155 g 170 g
Usable surface 71 % 68 % 64 %
Materials Plastic Metal Metal
Resistance - - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

Silver

Gray
Black

Silver

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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6.1
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.3
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Is it comfortable?
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8.1
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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6.3
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Number of reviews
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36 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6737 (1.3Ghz) Mediatek MT6580A MediaTek MT6737 (1.3Ghz)
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MHz ARM Mali-400 MP1 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
34.223
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 31% of devices
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38.904
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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31.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- --
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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6.1
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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7.5
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.4
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Number of reviews
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36 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Unknown Sony IMX219 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow Unknow
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/4" -- 1/4"

Features
Flash LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.9 Mpx 2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.1
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Quality of nighttime photos
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4.8
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Quality of selfies
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5.5
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Does it have a powerful flash?
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6.9
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Number of reviews
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36 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.281 W/Kg on head
0.573 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.0
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Quality of the GPS
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8.2
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And the WiFi?
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7.6
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Number of reviews
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36 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3050 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No
Others --
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 39%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
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36 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 46%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 49%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 40%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
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36 reviews
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Prices
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