First Look: Unboxing the Cherry Mobile Apollo

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Aside from the Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0, I was also loaned a unit of the Cherry Mobile Apollo. I guess they have forgiven me for posting the leaked photos which I took during the Cherry Mobile Flare 2.0 event. 🙂

Here’s a quick rundown on the specs:

OS: Android 4.2 (Jellybean)
Processor: 1.2 GHz MTK MT6589 Quad-Core processor
Display: 4.5” HD IPS Display
Wireless Connections: 3G/HSDPA, WiFi , Bluetooth 4., WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS
Memory: 4GB Internal Storage, MicroSD up to 32GB, 1GB RAM
Camera: 12.0 Megapixels with BSI and Dual-LED flash (Main), 5.0 Megapixels with BSI (Secondary)
Battery: 1,800 mAh

THE UNBOXING

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Nothing much to see after unboxing the Apollo, just the usual battery, headphones, USB cable and charger head. The headphones supplied are the in-ear type which adds more to the already great value of the smartphone.

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Nice screen cover which reminds the new owner of the Apollo’s specs. I was told that we will see more of these on new high-end smartphones and other feature phones.

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This is the Apollo’s 12 Megapixel camera with BSI sensor. BSI means Back Side-Illuminated Sensor and it allows more light to be collected, improving photos during low-light conditions.

Here are a few more pics of the Apollo:

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 I took a photo with the Apollo and my first impression with its camera – it’s the real deal! This might be a good companion to take photos while I’m on the go.

I will be posting a review of this soon, probably after I’m done with the Flare 2.0. Meanwhile, follow me on Twitter @dronthego and on Instagram (reggieramos) where I will post some photos using the Apollo.

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  1. usb otg capable sir? thanks

  2. really CM??
    4.2 JB = Very Good
    MTK Quadcore = Slight Good
    4gb Internal = Bad
    1gb RAM = Not Bad
    1800mAh = REALLY??
    kailan nyo balak taasan battery ng cherry mobile??

  3. Anu po ba ang mas maganda Apollo or Omega hd 2.0?

  4. If you put the specs of your mobile please write it completely..

  5. Excuse me! which is better?
    The Omega hd 2.0 or Apollo??
    Plz replay…. 🙂

  6. another garbage from CM… ayusin nyo mga units nyo hndi ung labas ng labas ng mga basura… wala bang product developer jan sa inyo… puro basura wala man lng study and quality check basta makabenta lng ung lng iniisip

  7. how much is apollo and and flare 2.0?????

  8. Maganda naman ang specs. Lalo na ang cam. the problem is the battery. Mabilis malobat kahit na 2000mAh pa. Dahil ba sa quad core ang unit? pls enlighten me

  9. I’m looking for a possible android phone that’s not heavy on the budget and I’m torn between CM Apollo and CM Omega HD 2.0. Can someone please help me decide?

  10. Mag myphone rain nlng kau sulit pa.

  11. @Badet – same here. what did you end up buying?

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