Remember how the Chinese managed to make an identical clone of the iPad when it was released a few months back? Well in true Chinese clone fashion, they have done it again with the iPhone 4.
As iPhone 4s were being shipped out yesterday, the assembly lines in a factory in Shenzen have already starting dishing out replica Apple iPhone 4s to hand out to the Chinese public that want it.
Named the ePhone 4GS, does it cut the mustered as an exact iPhone 4 clone? Well, not far from it. It would appear that sources have told us that the ePhone 3GS might be made of cheap plastic but even at close up you might not be able to see the difference between the genuine iPhone 4. It’s only when you hit the power button do you see the low resolution non retina display light up. However similar to the iPhone 4 it has a front and rear camera and comes packed with 16GB of memory.
The price is a different story. Compared to the 100s of pounds you are expected to fork out for the original iPhone 4, if you live in China then this can be yours for a measly price of $85. No bad eh?
What do you think of the iPhone 4 clone? Would you buy one or is the original iPhone 4 one of its kind which can’t be replicated? Leave us a comment and let us know what you think…
Via TechTree
Does this phone also lose signal when holding it?
if not then why the hell did i get the original?? if this can keep your signal good then maybe steve jobs should take a look at one and look at maybe using ther design with his internals!
Barry – I guess you are left handed.
If you fit the Apple bumper it will resolve this problem.
I can assure you that this copy will be terrible. You get what you pay for.
So unless you just want to look like you have an iPhone 4, get the real thing.
The copy won’t use apps, have GPS or a gyro. Touch screen if any will be unusuable.
I would’t buy a cheap chinese clone namely because of the crappy screens and poor build quaility made to last a few months. The battery life will not be same, poor reception etc. I would rather spend the £85 on a cheap samsung phone from tesco which does what it is meant to do.
Hi
I have a copy from the same, its at copy of the 3g 32gb.
I am pretty satisfied… yeah there is more plastic in it.. but the apps works, and the touch works. I had it for 4 month now. I gave 50 dollar for it, so of course I don’t expect a super Iphone either… but it works okay, and i runs dual sim too.
i have bought this phone from china,Although this is a copy one, but the quality is ok.worth buying
http://www.esaleschina.com/dual-sim-3-5-inch-touch-screen-wifi-java-air-phone-4th-2310.htm
i have bought the TV version,$86 USD,but the WIFI version is a little expensive ,about $99 USD.