Cherry Mobile has typically had a great entry level smartphone under the Php4-5k mark every year. This year, they’ve got two! The obvious one is the Flare S8, but the recently announced Omega X is another one to look forward to. And it too is priced at just Php3,999! So what are you getting for the price? Check out the specs below.
Cherry Mobile Omega X Specs
| DISPLAY | Type | IPS |
| Size | 6.2" | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| PLATFORM | OS | Pie 9.0 |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6763V/V | |
| CPU | 2GHz Octa-core | |
| GPU | Mali G71 MP2 | |
| MEMORY | RAM | 3GB |
| ROM | 32GB | |
| Expandable? | Yes, up to 128GB | |
| CAMERA | Primary | 13MP |
| Secondary | 8MP | |
| CONNECTIVITY | Network | Up to 4G/LTE |
| WLAN | b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | |
| GPS | Yes | |
| FM Radio | Yes | |
| BATTERY | mAh | 2800mAh |
| MISC | Colors | Crimson blue, Imperial red, Space black, Iris purple |
| Price | Php3,999 |
The Omega X has a lot of great things going for it in addition to its Php4k price tag. For one thing, it has a 6.2 inch HD+ notched display with a resolution of 720 x 1520, giving it a wide aspect ratio of 19:9. It also packs a capable Helio P23 processor to go along with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. As for cameras, you’re getting a 13mp rear shooter and an 8mp shooter for selfies.
Interestingly, it shares a lot of similarities with the Flare S8 at the same price tag. On paper, it has the Omega X beat across a few key specs. For example, the Flare S8 has a slightly larger 6.26″ HD+ notched display. It’s also clocked at a higher 2.3GHz whereas the Omega X is clocked at 2GHz. Finally, the Flare S8 has a dual 13+2MP rear camera and 13mp front camera setup.
Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Specs
| DISPLAY | Type | IPS, 2.5D curved edges |
| Size | 6.26-inch | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520, 269ppi | |
| PLATFORM | OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Chipset | Helio P23 | |
| CPU | 64-bit 2.3GHz octa-core processor | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | |
| MEMORY | RAM | 3GB |
| ROM | 32GB | |
| Expandable? | Yes, up to 128GB | |
| CAMERA | Primary | 13 + 2MP |
| LED flash | ||
| Secondary | 13MP | |
| CONNECTIVITY | Network | Up to 4G LTE |
| WLAN | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | |
| BATTERY | mAh | 2800mAh |
| MISC | Sensors | Fingerprint, face unlock |
| Price | Php3,999 |
Despite these seeming advantages, to me, there’s a clear reason for getting one or the other. Being the higher clocked model, the Flare S8 would appeal to those looking to get the most performance for the money. The Omega X on the other hand may appeal to those who prioritize battery life. And the comparison will be quite clear given that both are rated at 2,800mAh.
Of course, there can’t be a real comparison unless I have both and at the moment, I only have the Flare S8. Hopefully, maybe I can get my hands on the Omega X as well. In the meantime, you might look forward to my review of the Flare S8!
