Starmobile unveils its next-generation smartphones and tablets! Specs and Prices

Premium local brand Starmobile makes a game-defining play with the much-anticipated unveiling of its latest phone and tablet line-up new devices carrying the trademark Starmobile build design and quality in its drive to lead innovation in the local mobile landscape. More details after the jump.

The launch also coincides with the grand opening of Starmobile’s flagship store in Metro Manila. Located at the 4th Level of SM North Edsa Annex, the concept store serves as Starmobile’s main hub for experiential retail and customer support in the area.

Starmobile President Michael Chen shares: “At Starmobile, we believe in making great design and innovation available to everyone. Recently, Starmobile is happy to welcome you to its first concept store in Manila where we proudly showcase and offer the strongest line-up of mobile devices at the best value possible, as we bring the world of Android to more and more Filipinos.”

The product launch also sets the stage for Starmobile’s domination in the local tablet scene with the entry of four new Engage models built for performance and portability.

Starmobile Engage 7 - Php4,390
The new Engage 7 from Starmobile ranks as a top value Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) tablet at Php4,390 with streaming TV and the best dual camera combo (3-megapixel back and VGA front camera) in the entry-level category. In addition to Wi-Fi, the Engage 7 has a USB connector that supports 3.5G USB dongles.

The tablet also integrates a 1GHz processor, coupled with 512MB RAM, and 4GB onboard storage that is 32GB expandable through microSD.

Starmobile Engage 7TV - Php5,290
Starmobile introduces another first-to-market innovation with the Engage 7TV’s ALL TV access. A proprietary Starmobile feature first seen on the Engage 7TV, ALL TV allows users to watch television programs from three sources: analog, digital or streaming via WIFI.

The Analog TV feature provides users access to their favorite shows on free-to-air channels using the built-in antenna for optimal signal reception. The future-proof Engage 7TV also boasts off specs ahead of its time as it comes with ISDB-T Digital TV for clearer broadcasts of available local channels. On top of the analog and digital TV options, Streaming TV shows via Wi-Fi is also possible on the tablet. Available in a sleek brush metal finish, the Starmobile Engage 7TV is now available for only Php5,290.

For more info about the Starmobile Engage 7TV, just go here.

Starmobile Engage 7 3G - Php7,490
Starmobile also introduces Engage 7 3G, the company’s first Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet with 3G capabilities for voice and video calls, SMS and data services for only Php7,490. Designed for travel and mobility, the Engage 7 3G supports four different GSM frequency bands, making it convenient for use anywhere in the world where GSM service is available.

For more info about the Starmobile Engage 7 3G, just go here.

Starmobile Engage 8 - Php6,490
Starmobile also redefines form with the Engage 8, the first of its screen size (XGA screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio) in the local market built with Asahi Glass for maximum scratch resistance. With its 8-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front cameras, the Engage 8 carries the highest resolution camera among all local brands plus it comes with Streaming TV via Wi-Fi.

For more info about the Starmobile Engage 8, just go here.

Starmobile Icon - Php7,990
The aptly named Icon is a dual-SIM smartphone of superlatives, featuring a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 8-megapixel main camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS, and 4.5-inch touchscreen. In terms of imaging, the Icon’s camera makes use of backside illumination or BSI technology, allowing users to capture good images even in low light settings. The Icon’s display is layered with a tough glass panel called the “Dragontrail” which is six times more scratch-resistant than a typical glass panel.

Starmobile Icon Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225Q Processor
4.5-inch qHD (540x960) capacitive dipslay, 245ppi
Multi-touch with Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
1GB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8MP BSI AF camera with LED flash
5MP AF front-facing camera
3G, WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, Bluetooth
FM Radio with 3.5mm audio jack
GPS with A-GPS support
Li-Ion 1,800mAh Battery
Freebies: 4GB micro-SD card and Jelly case
Price: Php7,990 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Now available!

For more info about the Starmobile Icon, just go here.

Starmobile Jump - Php4,990
Another smartphone running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS, the Jump sports a 4-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor within. A relevant offering for fresh college graduates, the Jump is pre-installed with the JobsDB application. The Starmobile Jump is priced at Php4,990.

Starmobile Jump Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
1GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 Processor
4-inch capacitive touchscreen
PowerVR SGX531 GPU
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
512MB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
up to 32GB via microSD
5MP rear-facing camera with LED flash
VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera
3G, WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, Bluetooth
With pre-installed JobsDB app
GPS with A-GPS support
Li-Ion 1,400mAh Battery
Freebies: 4GB micro-SD card and Jelly case
Price: Php4,990 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Now available!

For more info about the Starmobile Jump, just go here.

Starmobile Knight - Php11,290
The upcoming Knight touts a 4.7-inch touchscreen that is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass panel. Tipped as the lightest and thinnest dual-core dual-SIM smartphone, the Knight integrates an 18-megapixel BSI main camera coupled with an 8-megapixel shooter in front. Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 chip, the dual-SIM, dual-3G Knight fluidly runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS.

Starmobile Knight Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby / Dual 3G
1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 Processor, Cortext-A7
4.7-inch HD (1280×720) IPS capacitive display
315ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass
PowerVR SGX544MP GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
1GB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
18MP autofocus BSI camera with LED flash
8MP autofocus BSI front camera
3G, HSPA+, Wi-Fi, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth
GPS with A-GPS support
Li-Ion 2000mAh battery
Price: Php11,290 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: July 2013

For more info about the Starmobile Knight, just go here.

Also, Starmobile introduces its latest and most dazzling phablet offerings to date–the Starmobile Diamond V3 and Diamond V7.

Starmobile Diamond V3 - Php8,990
First in Starmobile’s new Diamond line is the Diamond V3, an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean phone that sports a 5.3-inch touchscreen with scratch resistant Dragontrail glass.

It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225Q chipset with a 1.2Ghz Quad Core processor which gives it enough power to breeze through multiple applications with ease. The Starmobile Diamond V3 also has 12MP rear and 2MP front cameras that are equipped with Backside Illuminated (BSI) sensors for improved low light performance.

Starmobile Diamond V3 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
5.3-inch FWVGA (480×854) IPS capacitive display, 185ppi
1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8225Q processor
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Adreno 203 GPU
1GB RAM
4GB Internal Storage
up to 32GB via microSD
12MP BSI AF rear camera with LED Flash
2MP BSI front-facing camera
3G, WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, Bluetooth
FM Radio with 3.5mm audio jack
GPS/aGPS
Li-Ion 2,100mAh Battery
Price: Php8,990 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: June 25, 2013

For more info about the Starmobile Diamond V3, just go here.

Starmobile Diamond V7
Completing the Diamond line is the V3’s powered up sibling, the Starmobile Diamond V7 which will be coming later in July. Equipped with a 5.7-inch screen with scratch resistant Dragontrail glass, the Diamond V7 is ideal for Filipinos who want full functionalities of a dual SIM quad core Jelly Bean smartphone with an HD and Dragontrail screen.

Both the 18MP rear and 8MP front cameras are equipped with BSI sensors and auto focus for crystal clear photos, and its 2600mAh battery boasts of having the highest capacity out of all Dual SIM Quad Core phones in the market today.

Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA), a feature which allows users to update their phones to the latest version of Android via Wi-Fi and without the need for a PC is also available for the Diamond V7.

Starmobile Diamond V7 Specifications
Dual-SIM / Dual Standby
1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor
5.7-inch HD (720×1280) capacitive display, 257ppi
Multi-touch with Asahi Dragontrail Glass
PowerVR SGX544MP GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD card
18MP AF BSI rear camera with dual-LED flash
1080p@30fps Full HD video recording
8MP AF BSI front-facing camera
3G/HSPA up to 7.2Mbps
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / Bluetooth 2.0
GPS w/ aGPS support
Li-ion 2,600mAh battery

The launch gets even more exciting with Starmobile’s very own Vice Ganda bringing in his own brand of wit and good vibes to the stellar event. Representing the Pinoy Dreamer who is at the heart of Starmobile’s promising success story, Vice Ganda shares the same passion with Starmobile in bringing happiness and positivity to the madlang people. His own personal favorite? The Starmobile Engage 7TV which keeps him updated on the latest buzz on television and online.

Starmobile’s much-anticipated grand opening also draws in a crowd of shoppers all eager to take advantage of the first ever Reach for The Star Trade Up Promo, which offers up to P3,000 trade in value for any working, non-working, or used phone from any brand. To avail of the big discounts on the Starmobile Astra, Crystal, Flirt and Engage 9, shoppers simply have to trade in their mobile phones (working or not) at the Starmobile Concept Store in SM North Edsa Annex from May 29 to June 2, 2013 only.

For more info about Starmobile Reach for The Star Trade Up Promo, just go here.

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