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Elephone U2 vs Elephone U PRO

With the approaching launch of Elephone U2, one may wonder what new features it has from the former phones released by Elephone. Here are some similarities and differences between Elephone U2 and Elephone U PRO: Design and Screen Elephone U2 has a smooth design made out of CNC aluminum alloy frame and a Corning Gorilla Glass screen display, and it comes in green and red colors. Elephone U Pro, similarly, is a hybrid of metal frame and a Gorilla Glass back and screen, offering black, red, gray, and blue colors choices. The screen of Elephone U2 owns a 6.26-inch full-screen display that has an FHD + resolution. The screen ratio reaches 93.1% due to the ejection module, and the bottom border is only as narrow as 3.48 mm. For the case of Elephone U Pro, it has a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display provided by a curved AMOLED flexible screen. Despite having a smaller size screen than Elephone U2, the curved AMOLED screen definitely helps with the edge display of Elephone U Pro. Camera Elephone U2 features two front cameras that have a 16MP resolution on the pop-up module and three rear cameras on the back. The main rear camera is also 16MP, equipped with an F/1.6 large aperture. The front cameras of Elephone U2 are also capable of taking beauty selfies in which skin would look smoother. It is also worth mentioning that the pop-up module can perform up to 300,000 times of uses, meaning it can operate for 5 years when being used 150 times per day. Elephone U Pro sports a front camera with 8MP and dual rear cameras with 13MP resolution. It is worth mentioning that both cameras on Elephone U2 and Elephone U Pro have the Bokeh effect that blurs out the background while bringing focus on one subject being shot. Battery The battery capacity of Elephone U2 is 3250mAh, and that of Elephone U Pro is 3550mAh. While Elephone U Pro supports wireless charging, Elephone U2 does not. However, Elephone U2 has its unique power-saving technology with a combination of software and hardware. Connectivity In terms of connectivity, both Elephone U2 and Elephone U Pro supports 4G and 3G. Both provide two Nano SIM slots, so dual Nano SIMs can be inserted into the devices and both devices are compatible with two services simultaneously. The Bluetooth connectivity is slightly different, with Elephone U2 using Bluetooth 4.2 and Elephone U Pro including Bluetooth 4.0. Operating System The operating systems of the two devices are different versions of Android due to the different time period they are released. While the operating system of Elephone U Pro is Android 8.0, also known as Oreo, Elephone U2 is running on Android 9.0, which is known as Pie. Conclusion In general, despite belonging to the same company, Elephone, Elephone U2 and Elephone U Pro have many distinct features from design, screen, camera, battery, connectivity, and operating system. As for the question of which one surpasses the other, it is best to figure out what is the priority first. For those who pursue higher picture quality, Elephone U2 may be a better option, but for those who like a curved screen, they may instead prefer Elephone U Pro more. (This article is quoted from Spitfire Media)

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Elephone U2 Review Beautiful Design with the Affordable Price

When someone brings up phone brands made in China, the names that first come to mind are undoubtedly Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus. However, many other Chinese companies also make high-quality smartphones. These Chinese smartphone companies remain obscure since their sales volumes are not high enough in the Chinese market. Nevertheless, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the quality of these companies’ cellphones is not good enough. In fact, these obscure companies’ cells are as saleable as those of Xiaomi and Huawei in some major markets and have released some amazing designs. Elephone, one of the less-known smartphone brands from China, recently the company released a new affordable phone with unique pop-up camera design, Elephone U2. Design and Screen Elephone U2 offers three colors options, blue, black, and red. Together the CNC aluminum alloy frame and front glass consist of a fresh, modern outlook with a touch of elegance. The back of Elephone U2 is a piece of 3D curved glass that fits the hands, so it is easy and comfortable to hold for a long time. When you look at the FHD+ Ultra-wide screen, you will be amazed by the stunning vibrant colors it provides, thanks to its 103% color-gamut and the 500 nits brightness. Other than cool colors and brightness display, the size of the screen is also remarkable. Due to the LCD screen, Elephone U2 moves the fingerprint sensor down the power button. It is noteworthy that while the fingerprints sensor is used to unlock the phone, unlocking payment methods with fingerprints is not available yet. Elephone adopts the 6th generation of the full-view screen technology and keeps the chin border as a narrow 3.48mm. By moving the cameras to the pop-up module, there is no notch or drop notch on the display screen, greatly enhance the screen’s size. Compared to the 79% screen to body ratio of iPhone XR, that of Elephone U2 is as high as 93.1%, which even exceeds the 87% screen to body ratio of Oppo Find X. Such high percentage of screen to body ratio is not common in the smartphones’ market, and this task has been tackled by Elephone. Camera The primary rear camera is 16MP with an F/1.6 large aperture that sports a 5MP depth sensor and a 2MP snapper for lighting improvement. With such high megapixel ideally grants one’s wish to seize every memorable moment by saving them as HD pictures. The pop-up front camera design is the biggest highlight of Elephone U2. Some may feel like this special camera rings a bell for them. Indeed, this pop-up camera is also used on Vivo Nex. However, there are still some differences between the two pop-up cameras. The pop-up camera design of Elephone U2 is bigger than that of Vivo Nex since the former has two cameras instead of one. Also, while the pop-up selfie camera of Vivo Nex S is 8 MP, the two front cameras of Elephone U2 are 16 MP and 2MP respectively. The front cameras of Elephone U2 are also equipped with a beauty effect that can smooth out the skin and presents the best look of yours. Additionally, the front cameras also come with the Bokeh mode. This Bokeh effect that can soften the background and bring a sharp focus on the main subject, adding layering to the pictures. For those who would like to take selfies in the dark, the dual LED flash can fully satisfy your needs. Battery The battery capacity of Elephone U2 is 3250mAh, saving you from the trouble of having to charge the phone multiple times every day. With a single charge, the battery can last from seven or eight hours up to a whole day. Combined with the unique power-saving technology of Elephone U2, it is fair to say that the battery draining speed is not an issue to worry about. Furthermore, Elephone U2 supports fast charging, saving more time for you. Network and Connectivity Since Elephone U2 supports both 3G and 4G, you don’t have to worry about whether your carrier is compatible with it. Elephone U2 comes with dual Nano sim slots. For those who want to use two services simultaneously, Elephone U2 meets this requirement just fine. As far as connectivity’s concern, Bluetooth 4.2 is used for wireless connectivity with other gadgets. This latest version of Bluetooth eliminates the possibility of slowing down the data speed while the Bluetooth is turned on. (Original Source)

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Elephone U2 Review

Elephone has decided to release its newest smartphone under the name Elephone U2. It features a pop-up module with a dual front camera and a rear triple camera. First, let’s take a look at the official specifications: CPU Processor���MTK P70 Screen Size：6.26-inch Incell Pop-up Camera phone Screen Resolution：1080*2280 FHD+ Rear Camera：16MP(F/1.6 aperture)+5MP+2MP Front Camera：16MP+2MP Storage：4GB+64GB(6GB+128GB) Batter Capacity：3250 mAh OS：Android 9.0 Fingerprint：Side fingerprint sensor SIM Card Type：Nano SIM + Nano SIM Design and Screen Elephone U2 has an amazingly sleek design and comes in Green and Red colors. Elephone U2 has a 6.26-inch FHD+ Ultra-wide screen with 103% wide-gamut and the brightness of 500 nits light output. Despite the high brightness, the battery does not run out of power quickly due to the unique power-saving technology that has a combination of hardware and software. Thanks to the ejection module, there is no notation at the top of the screen. With the 6th generation of the full-view screen, the borders on the front side are narrow (the bottom chin is only 3.48mm), which makes the screen ratio as high as 93.1%. The rear side is also impressive with a clean design since the fingerprint sensor is placed on the right side of the phone, right below the power button. In addition, it has a CNC aluminum alloy frame with front glass. Holding it in hand, you can just feel like it is an integrated glossy gadget without any asymmetry design. It is fair to say that the new phone’s visual impact of the appearance is very strong at first glance. Camera Elephone U2 has a pop-up camera design like the Vivo NEX, but in this case, there are two AI front cameras that have 16MP and portrait mode. In addition, it has been tested that the pop-up camera can withstand more than 300,000 uses. In other words, the pop-up camera can function smoothly up to 5 years when being used 150 times per day. The bokeh effect of portrait mode blurs out the background while highlighting the main subject in the picture. Furthermore, the AI front cameras have the ability to take beauty selfies that makes skin looks smoother. These cameras also come with a flash for selfies in dark. Additionally, the front cameras can be also used for face unlock. The three rear cameras come along with a dual LED flash at the top right corner vertically. The main camera is 16MP with a 5MP depth sensor, an F/1.6 large aperture, and a 2MP snapper to improve lighting. It offers 16 megapixels to capture more vivid details for videos, including ultra-high resolution and stunning colors. Battery Elephone U2 has 3250mAh non-removable Li-Po battery, supporting fast charge. The company claimed that it can last a whole day with a single charge. In the strenuous case, it is also able to last seven to eight hours. Network and Connectivity Elephone U2 supports 4G and 3G connection. It comes with two Nano SIM slots, so you can insert dual Nano SIMs into the device and use two services at the same time. The phone uses Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless connectivity and USB Type-C port for charging and connecting with other gadgets. (This article is quoted from Paddy Informatique)

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Will 3D Printing Replace CNC Machining?

CNC machining is a manufacturing process where computer software controls the movement of tools and machinery. For decades, it has been a stable manufacturing process and has become one of the main manufacturing methods for precision manufacturing. But in recent years, CNC machining has been challenged by rapidly developing technology: 3D printing, which is an additive manufacturing process that builds the desired part up layer by layer. But for CNC machinists who are concerned about losing their jobs, here is an opinion that might cheer you up: 3D printing is unlikely to replace CNC Machining, at least in the near future. original source In terms of accuracy, CNC machining is superior to all 3D printing processes. Though some 3D printers promise high precision, they easily fail to deliver it from time to time. Due to the technical process of 3D printing, internal stress can be produced during the object solidification and causes the deformation. 3D printers lack the precision which is needed for mission-critical cases. Even with Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology, the accuracy of CNC machines is hard, if not impossible, to be replicated by 3D printing. Speed Generally, 3D printing uses a slow process to heat the material into liquid, create layers of material, and then form the desired product, so even at the best speed, 3D printers cannot catch up with CNC machining. CNC machines can directly finish a task while the output from 3D printers usually requires separate steps, which makes the 3D printing process less efficient than the CNC process. A project that could take CNC machining less than an hour would take a 3D printer hours to get the task done. Material Compared to CNC machining, 3D printing has limited material options. Though both 3D printing and CNC machining are compatible with a wide range of materials, including both plastics and metals, 3D printing is more focused on thermoplastics, like PLA, ABS, or resins. On the other hand, CNC machining can work on a huge variety of materials in addition to thermoplastics: metal alloys (like aluminum, copper, steel alloys, brass), woods, acrylic, modeling foams, machining wax. The interfaces for tools necessary for different materials and the CNC machine are usually standardized, so machinists can easily exchange desired materials. Conclusion Overall to conclude, CNC machining has many advantages over 3D printing, which makes it will not be completely replaced by 3D printing anytime soon. But it is about which one is better than the other. As there is no perfect technique, CNC machining and 3D printing will co-exist and complement each other in the near future. Both technologies are very useful and have strengths suitable for specialized applications. If the question is “Which one is better”, it totally depends on the budget, material, manufacturing volume, and geometric complexity. For people who need a medium or high production volume of CNC or 3D printing parts, tasks can be well finished with the help of a professional manufacturing company. RapidDirect is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of rapid prototyping services, whose CNC machining service features streamlining the manufacturing process with automation, wide range of compatible materials, high degree of accuracy and precision and rapid manufacturing for medium to high production volumes.