Moondrop teases Hi-Fi smartphone

[Dave54321]

Calling all audiophiles: Moondrop teases its first Hi-Fi smartphone with new image​

A smartphone focused on audio quality.

Calling all audiophiles: Moondrop teases its first Hi-Fi smartphone with new image

Audio product maker Moondrop has just shared an image, as well as some details, of its first ever smartphone.

www.androidauthority.com

 

[Wendigo79]

Check this

Moondrop MIAD 01 launched in China, available April 25

Features a MediaTek Dimensity 7050, 64MP camera, 5000mAh battery, and a powerful audio solution. Following the announcements from previous days, Moondrop...

m.gsmarena.com

Looks good! I am gonna buy one when ever it comes to europe.

 

[Matias]

"The Moondrop MIAD 01 is priced at 2499 RMB, which is about $345. That's a lot less than expected and, comically, cheaper than the company's mechanical keyboard."

Wow, the last part is crazy lol.

 

[JSmith]

Moondrop teases Hi-Fi smartphone

Calling all audiophiles: Moondrop teases its first Hi-Fi smartphone with new image A smartphone focused on audio quality. https://www.androidauthority.com/moondrop-miad-01-teaser-3436146/

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JSmith

 

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Review and sound samples on Bilibili. Not sure the easiest way to translate.

 

[Ste_S]

I'd imagine it's going to be comically underpowered to be able to be used as an everyday phone. Interested in one as purely a DAP, however.

 

[lewdish]

Id def wanna see more phone & dap reviews on ASR as well. The next Sony & Asus phones come to mind. Asus used to put ESS Codec chips in their gaming phones idk if they still do. I have a strong suspision given the price ($400) this is just going to be a moondrop moonriver embedded into the phone which would be really nice imo. I hate dongles and I cant stand bringing them around all the time. The design is decent but i suspect a terrible camera.

 

[lewdish]

I'd imagine it's going to be comically underpowered to be able to be used as an everyday phone. Interested in one as purely a DAP, however.

I dont think its underpowered but its about avg, the mediatek seems to be on par w/ like a Snapdragon 865 which is fairly old now, but it was still a flagship chip at the time and performs better than what a lot of comapnies still use in their lower end phones and tablets today. Wish they picked something more modern and efficient though.

 

[Cammy]

They can't even make an app properly, not sure how they've made a phone. Not sure of the ODM either. Wouldn't trust any sensitive data to a device from the likes of moondrop

 

[bumblebee657]

What's that strange camera bump on its back? I've never seen something strange like that. I wonder how someone is supposed to make a protective case for it.

 

[Cammy]

Also consider this, I doubt they'll sell spare parts. Imagine anything goes wrong with your cheap phone and you gotta ship it to China.

 

[staticV3]

What's that strange camera bump on its back? I've never seen something strange like that. I wonder how someone is supposed to make a protective case for it.

It's the DAC+Amp most likely.

Really not that strange of a camera hump compared to some other Android phones which also have protective cases.

 

[Ste_S]

Also consider this, I doubt they'll sell spare parts. Imagine anything goes wrong with your cheap phone and you gotta ship it to China.

That's why I buy audio equipment through places that offer UK (in my case) returns. Amazon for brands like Moondrop.

 

[staticV3]

It's the software side that worries me (and many other people who've used Moondrop software before).

Just read some of the comments here:
https://twitter.com/ResolveReviews/status/1782598538821554462

So please: Do not preorder. Wait for the reviews.

 

[Cammy]

That's why I buy audio equipment through places that offer UK (in my case) returns. Amazon for brands like Moondrop.

I'm talking user damage and consumable parts. Ports, screen, battery, etc

 

[Tommy-Geenexus]

I don't see the point of this. It will not replace your main phone, a dongle is more convenient than 2 phones, it will launch with an outdated OS and most likely won't receive further major upgrades.

 

[Berwhale]

What's that strange camera bump on its back? I've never seen something strange like that. I wonder how someone is supposed to make a protective case for it.

It's pretty similar to the camera bar on the Google Pixel 8 and Moondrop need the extra thickness to house the 4.4mm socket.

 

[Berwhale]

I'm talking user damage and consumable parts. Ports, screen, battery, etc

This is no different to the many people who buy Chinese phones directly from AliExpress - often before the model is available in Western markets. It's just a choice; buy now with little or no support, or buy later, with local support and probably pay twice as much.

 

[staticV3]

This is no different to the many people who buy Chinese phones directly from AliExpress - often before the model is available in Western markets. It's just a choice; buy now with little or no support, or buy later, with local support and probably pay twice as much.

50% discount by buying directly from China would be sweet!

It's s usually like 10-20% Plus you pay import tax so the cost benefit is mostly negated.

 

[Berwhale]

50% discount by buying directly from China would be sweet!

It's s usually like 10-20% Plus you pay import tax so the cost benefit is mostly negated.

I have seen deals for Xiaomi and Poco phones where the saving was approaching 50%, but that was a few years ago, and you're right, you do need to factor in tax.