The Zopo ZP900 Leader is Zopo’s first super large screen Android phone and boasts an impressive 5.3 inch screen, 8 mega-pixel rear camera and dual-core MT6577 CPU. In part 1 of our Zopo ZP900 Leader review we take a look what’s in the box and check the specification!
Zopo ZP900 Leader Review: Part 1
I’ve decided to perform the ZP900 Leader review in parts as it will allow me time to focus on specific areas of this 5.3 inch Chinese phone at a time rather than rushing through the whole phone in one go.
Writing the review in parts also lets you guy’s to have your say about the ZP900 Leader and suggest areas which you would like me to cover in the follow up parts. So if I miss something out this time around please let me know in the comments and I’ll do my best to include it in part 2 or 3!
Zopo ZP900 Leader specifications
There are two models of the Zopo ZP900 Leader available here in China, but the model which Zopomobileshop.com has sent me for review, and ultimatley to give away as a prize next week (keep posted) has the following specification:
- Screen: 5.3 inch 960 x 540 QHD.
- CPU: Dual-core MTK MT6577 1.0ghz.
- RAM: 1Gb.
- Battery: 2300mAh.
- Operating system: Android ICS (Ice-cream Sandwich) 4.0.4.
- Rear camera: 8 mega-pixel with face recognition, auto-focus and dual LED flash.
- Front camera: 2 mega-pixel.
- Data connection: GSM (850/900/1800/1900Mhz) WCDMA (850/2100Ghz)
- Wi-fi: 802.11b/g/n.
- GPS: GPS and AGPS
- Accessories: Charger, USB wire, Headphones.
- SIM: supports dual sim cards.
Zopo ZP900 Leader unboxing photos
The Zopo ZP900 Leader was shipped to me from Zopomobileshop.com in a sturdy container filled with bubble wrap which fitted snuggle around the ZP900 Leader’s very classy box.
If you have had a Zopo phone before, then be prepared for a nice surprise on the packaging front as the Leader comes in black box with tight fitting lid which itself it lined with foam to keep the contents damage free.
Upon removing the lid we I you are presented with the ZP900 instruction book which sits on top of the ZP900 Leader phone.
The Leader’s large body is cradled in a cardboard container which lifts out to show the included accessories.
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Only the bare essentials are included with the Zopo ZP900 Leader meaning the box includes the phone, a 2300 mAh battery, screen cover, headphones, USB data transfer wire and a 2 prong plug for charging.
Photos of the Zopo ZP900 Leader
Here are a few photos of the Zopo ZP900 Leader, I’ll post more detailed photos in future updates of this review including photos of the rear panel removed.
Zopo ZP900 Leader Review Part 2: Camera test and samples
I have already written up part 2 of the Zopo ZP900 Leader review which covers the rear 8 mega-pixel camera and plenty of sample photos, plus a few screen shots.
Part 3 of the Zopo ZP900 Leader review will have more detailed photos of the phone along with benchmarks, Antutu results, Quadrant results etc so please keep posted.
Also if there is a particular area you want me to cover in the Zopo ZP900 Leader review please let me know in the comments below!
Win a Zopo ZP900 Leader
Zopomobileshop have bee great enough to supply this Zopo ZP900 Leader phone for review but their generousity hasn’t stopped there as they have agreed to let me give this Zopo ZP900 Leader away as a prize later this week!
If you want to have the chance to win a Zopo ZP900 Leader phone then keep posted for more details later this week!
Hi Andi hows the screen outside? angle and soon? Gorilla plus or normal? With 2 Versions are u referring to Black and White?
I try to order one end of the week via taobao i guess
It a bit soon to say, but the screen has been good today. I assume it’s Gorilla glass, but as this is going to be a prize for some lucky reader I don’t fancy taking a knife to it to check it out! The 2 versions are a 512mb RAM model and a 1GB RAM model. The one I’m testing is 1GB 🙂 Hold on to ordering one as you have the chance to WIN one next week 🙂
also, what about os. do they put some nice extra software in like on the Note to take advantage of the screen? Can i install vanilla JB or ICS?
It’s ICS 4.0.4 from the box, but JB is on the way. No Note style software that I can see. It’s an awesome phone though!
how do you distinguis between the 2 versions?? i mean except the ram
Andi: Do you know if Zopomobileshop.com is officially run and opened by Zopo, or is it a third party? As with China sites you never know. It would be good to know that it’s an official Zopo site so we know that it’s more reliable. (hopefully!)
I love this site.
I know this sounds odd but can you test the vibrator. I sometimes work in a noisy environment and I need to rely on the vibrator to receive a call.
Can you confirm it is dual standby?
Will you be doing a test on the ZP300+ as well?
Thanks again Andy.
Zopo has wonderful support when it comes to these china phones. Totally convinced this will be a hit.
Wonderful review Andi now to check part 2 of the review
Hi Andi, i think theres 3 kind of this phone:
1. zopo zp900
2. hero h9300+ : 512 ram 5mp rear camera, 2pcs 2800 mah battery
3. hero h9500+ : 1gb ram 5mp camera 2pcs battery
btw the Z500 is on its way for end sep release according to a zopo guy on bbs.
damned i sooo need a new phone. Btw ainol Flame/Fire has been released. will you review it too?
Hi there, is this supporting wifi hot spot?, and what’s the speed in hsdpa?
Thanks
Hi Andi hows the screen outside? angle and soon? Gorilla plus or normal? With 2 Versions are u referring to Black and White?
I try to order one end of the week via taobao i guess
It a bit soon to say, but the screen has been good today. I assume it’s Gorilla glass, but as this is going to be a prize for some lucky reader I don’t fancy taking a knife to it to check it out! The 2 versions are a 512mb RAM model and a 1GB RAM model. The one I’m testing is 1GB 🙂 Hold on to ordering one as you have the chance to WIN one next week 🙂
also, what about os. do they put some nice extra software in like on the Note to take advantage of the screen? Can i install vanilla JB or ICS?
It’s ICS 4.0.4 from the box, but JB is on the way. No Note style software that I can see. It’s an awesome phone though!
Zopo Zp900 Leader Test apple keyboard and mouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNbgZUCKqwc
how do you distinguis between the 2 versions?? i mean except the ram
Andi: Do you know if Zopomobileshop.com is officially run and opened by Zopo, or is it a third party? As with China sites you never know. It would be good to know that it’s an official Zopo site so we know that it’s more reliable. (hopefully!)
I love this site.
I know this sounds odd but can you test the vibrator. I sometimes work in a noisy environment and I need to rely on the vibrator to receive a call.
Can you confirm it is dual standby?
Will you be doing a test on the ZP300+ as well?
Thanks again Andy.
Zopo has wonderful support when it comes to these china phones. Totally convinced this will be a hit.
Wonderful review Andi now to check part 2 of the review
Hi Andi, i think theres 3 kind of this phone:
1. zopo zp900
2. hero h9300+ : 512 ram 5mp rear camera, 2pcs 2800 mah battery
3. hero h9500+ : 1gb ram 5mp camera 2pcs battery
Andi, u da man !! 🙂
Sorry for being away for while.. was driving thru Belgium , Germanzy, France and Swiss. Will be home by Tuesday. And I havent ordered one yet coy I know m gonna win this baby 😉 !!!
btw the Z500 is on its way for end sep release according to a zopo guy on bbs.
damned i sooo need a new phone. Btw ainol Flame/Fire has been released. will you review it too?
What a great news! That cell phone looks sexy, despite its bigger screen it don’t looks voluminous, perhaps the new g. note be similar and if not perhaps don’t going to look so warm.
PD: Publicly I do a petition to chinese models agency to follow the example of Zopo. It could be so cool see the unboxing of a beautiful chinese in the blog and after it some commenter can have the chance to meet her (6) 😀
Haha nice idea;)
Wow, a give away..!!! wonder whozz gona be tat “lucky Bastard”… O_o
Hi there, is this supporting wifi hot spot?, and what’s the speed in hsdpa?
Thanks
Zopo Zp900 Leader Test apple keyboard and mouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNbgZUCKqwc
Andi, u da man !! 🙂
Sorry for being away for while.. was driving thru Belgium , Germanzy, France and Swiss. Will be home by Tuesday. And I havent ordered one yet coy I know m gonna win this baby 😉 !!!
What a great news! That cell phone looks sexy, despite its bigger screen it don’t looks voluminous, perhaps the new g. note be similar and if not perhaps don’t going to look so warm.
PD: Publicly I do a petition to chinese models agency to follow the example of Zopo. It could be so cool see the unboxing of a beautiful chinese in the blog and after it some commenter can have the chance to meet her (6) 😀
Haha nice idea;)
Wow, a give away..!!! wonder whozz gona be tat “lucky Bastard”… O_o
Hi, im thinking on buy on zp900, but i had a china phone before and i had problems with the gps speed sensor. So i gonna ask to test de GPS of the zp900 on your review. Thanks.
Hi, im thinking on buy on zp900, but i had a china phone before and i had problems with the gps speed sensor. So i gonna ask to test de GPS of the zp900 on your review. Thanks.
@Andi
I would also like reviewing the GPS of this phone with the AGPS turned off if it is possible .
Thanks in advanced.
ok will do:)
@Andi
I would also like reviewing the GPS of this phone with the AGPS turned off if it is possible .
Thanks in advanced.
ok will do:)
Hi Andi,
Can you please post a nice 15-20 min review video too? Do we have a Gizchina channel on youtube ? I think it’ll be a great idea.. say wat?
Sniff 🙁 you don’t know the Gizchina YouTube channel? Sniff ……. Ok will do 🙂
Andi, I have subscribed to Gizchina youtube channel now 😉
@Amby great 🙂
Hi Andi,
Can you please post a nice 15-20 min review video too? Do we have a Gizchina channel on youtube ? I think it’ll be a great idea.. say wat?
Sniff 🙁 you don’t know the Gizchina YouTube channel? Sniff ……. Ok will do 🙂
Andi, I have subscribed to Gizchina youtube channel now 😉
@Amby great 🙂
Hi,
Just want to know whether it really has IPS screen?
Possible to compare it to other IPS tablet or branded phone which has good screen? almost all the time, those Chinese sellers false advertise. Thanks.
one more question. How is the flash light at the back of the phone?
My haipai nobel mtk6575 phone has super weak flash light. Almost impossible to take the picture at night unless my object is so close. thanks again.
I subscribed too. You are everywhere!
Hi,
Just want to know whether it really has IPS screen?
Possible to compare it to other IPS tablet or branded phone which has good screen? almost all the time, those Chinese sellers false advertise. Thanks.
one more question. How is the flash light at the back of the phone?
My haipai nobel mtk6575 phone has super weak flash light. Almost impossible to take the picture at night unless my object is so close. thanks again.
I subscribed too. You are everywhere!
I bought my ZP900 yesterday in HK for $1800 HKD ($232 USD) with 2 batteries, 2 screen protectors and 1 flip case. It works great and running Jellybean out of the box ver 4.1.1. The screen is decent and better most china phones but does not look like real IPS. The build quality is great and feels like an expensive phone. WIth Jellybean, the phone seems to be super smooth and is definitely a lot faster than my HTC one xl running 4.0.3. Camera quality is so so and the flash is on the weak side.
Hey Alan,
I’m also in Hong Kong, but have only seen the ZP900 recently for HKD2180 with basic accessories (no screen pro., flip case)…where did you get yours?
Cheers
@sara
yes，it support wifi hot spot
here is the video show the speed test, start from 7:59
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EgZb5trzHo&feature=share
I bought my ZP900 yesterday in HK for $1800 HKD ($232 USD) with 2 batteries, 2 screen protectors and 1 flip case. It works great and running Jellybean out of the box ver 4.1.1. The screen is decent and better most china phones but does not look like real IPS. The build quality is great and feels like an expensive phone. WIth Jellybean, the phone seems to be super smooth and is definitely a lot faster than my HTC one xl running 4.0.3. Camera quality is so so and the flash is on the weak side.
Hey Alan,
I’m also in Hong Kong, but have only seen the ZP900 recently for HKD2180 with basic accessories (no screen pro., flip case)…where did you get yours?
Cheers
@sara
yes，it support wifi hot spot
here is the video show the speed test, start from 7:59
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EgZb5trzHo&feature=share
Whats the gpu on this android beast…an antutu benchmark score would also help..
Whats the gpu on this android beast…an antutu benchmark score would also help..
prce should be around 13000 -14000
prce should be around 13000 -14000
Hello, can u tell me hoe easy or complicated is to flash the phone or to root it? CAN be compared with the well knows sam note 2???? The speed and response of the display are the same? The duration of the battery with the phone in operation is…? I mean a endurance test for battery. The gps is fixing satellites rapidly? Is this compatible with all the gps software suppliers? like tomtom, igo, sygic etc…
I just got mine. It just arrived from DealExtreme. Rooting is VERY easy. The “official” method requires reflashing and the official tutorial is not that clear (damn Chinglish), but there´s a rooting procedure available, search for “root with restore by bin4ry” (tip from the xda-developers forum), I rooted the ZP900 Leader in less than 5 minutes with it, which made a lot easier to migrate the data from my previous phone (a Sinostar ZC300-A) using Titanium Backup Pro.
Hello, can u tell me hoe easy or complicated is to flash the phone or to root it? CAN be compared with the well knows sam note 2???? The speed and response of the display are the same? The duration of the battery with the phone in operation is…? I mean a endurance test for battery. The gps is fixing satellites rapidly? Is this compatible with all the gps software suppliers? like tomtom, igo, sygic etc…
I just got mine. It just arrived from DealExtreme. Rooting is VERY easy. The “official” method requires reflashing and the official tutorial is not that clear (damn Chinglish), but there´s a rooting procedure available, search for “root with restore by bin4ry” (tip from the xda-developers forum), I rooted the ZP900 Leader in less than 5 minutes with it, which made a lot easier to migrate the data from my previous phone (a Sinostar ZC300-A) using Titanium Backup Pro.
have you ever felt giddy reading things that you really like to have… well guess what im having that right now
have you ever felt giddy reading things that you really like to have… well guess what im having that right now