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March 11, 2013 Andi

Confirmed: Umi X2 IS delayed but scheduled for April launch

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Speaking with our contacts today we have fully confirmed that the UMi X2 is delayed, but is scheduled for an April launch.

This weekend we reported that the UMi X2 would be delayed due to an optimisation problem with running 2GB RAM with the quad-core MT6589 processor. After posting the article we were inundated with emails, comments and Facebook messages asking us if the reports are true. Today we managed to get on the phone with our contact at UMi (a manager at the company) to confirm the delay.

Our contact at UMi confirms that the UMi X2 has been delayed, but that they are working to optimise the phone and hope to launch the X2 by April.

I have also asked our contact to confirm a few details regarding international availability, and he promises to get back to me as soon as possible.

If you have pre-ordered a UMi X2 or are planning to buy one then keep posted as we are sure to have updates soon.

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31 Comments

  1. anon
    anon March 11, 2013 at 2:57 am .

    Great work Andi! I’m keeping my hope on those international launch.

    Oh and please ask for the black color if possible.

    Reply
    1. anon
      anon March 11, 2013 at 3:16 am .

      Oh and can you ask for the official dimension of the phone? I dunno why they’re hiding that important piece of information so closely.

      Reply
      1. Andi
        Andi March 11, 2013 at 4:12 am .

        Ok, colours will be white or grey, official dimensions are 141/70/8.9mm

        Reply
        1. Andi
          Andi March 11, 2013 at 4:14 am .

          Also screen is confirmed as Gorilla glass

          Reply
        2. anon
          anon March 11, 2013 at 4:35 am .

          Thank you very much.

          Hmm that’s a bit more than I’d expect from a phone, and the lack of black color is kinda disappointing.

          Reply
  2. dubazar
    dubazar March 11, 2013 at 3:01 am .

    Thanks for this. What about different version of the x2?

    Reply
    1. Andi
      Andi March 11, 2013 at 4:13 am .

      Sorry only 2GB RAM 32GB ROM no ‘Youth’ model

      Reply
  3. Nokki
    Nokki March 11, 2013 at 4:01 am .

    Sux yaar. was eagerly waiting for it

    Reply
  4. pakumondal
    pakumondal March 11, 2013 at 6:33 am .

    is there any Dolby mobile audio chip for X2? and are they working for 16gb version?

    Reply
    1. Andi
      Andi March 11, 2013 at 6:47 am .

      16Gb version is no, I can ask about the Dolby chip tomorrow

      Reply
      1. pakumondal
        pakumondal March 12, 2013 at 6:38 am .

        Thank you, will wait for your reply

        Reply
  5. Inmac Fort
    Inmac Fort March 11, 2013 at 7:41 am .

    Hi, Andi
    I am from india UMI INDIA is saying that only chinese model is delayad not the international model can u confirm that

    Reply
    1. Andi
      Andi March 11, 2013 at 8:38 am .

      I doubt that is the case, but I can ask

      Reply
    2. Andi
      Andi March 12, 2013 at 6:42 am .

      I can confirm that they are wrong

      Reply
  6. Cooper
    Cooper March 11, 2013 at 8:32 am .

    please also ask about WCDMA bands, if it supports 850MHZ (specially my case)

    Reply
    1. Andi
      Andi March 11, 2013 at 8:36 am .

      I already asked this and they said they cannot confirm it yet. I’ll keep on at them though

      Reply
  7. Aziz Thanawala
    Aziz Thanawala March 11, 2013 at 2:05 pm .

    Andi, I Am Guy From India, You Are An Expert In Smartphones… Do You Think Power VR SGX 544 Will Be Able To Handle Gaming On A Full HD Phone?

    Reply
  8. AJAY
    AJAY March 11, 2013 at 2:17 pm .

    Hello Andi UMI india says world wide release is 2 or3 days late in India it will realease as per scheduled.So what kind of issue this what is optomization on 2gb ram? I can not understand?explain please?

    Reply
  9. Vtlrockz
    Vtlrockz March 11, 2013 at 7:15 pm .

    The official Umi india Facebook site claims this delay is false. Can u confirm of it is true for India? Also some pics of the grey device would be really great, though it is a far cry right now…

    Reply
    1. Andi
      Andi March 12, 2013 at 6:39 am .

      Delay is for all X2 phones. I have some more white images but no grey yet.

      Reply
  10. wangsa
    wangsa March 12, 2013 at 4:39 am .

    Hi Andi,
    Like everybody i want o ask weather this phone will be released in India as per scheduled. If it makes it to April, i guess i have to opt for Micromax Canvas HD, the best phone as for now. It has been a long wait for me to own one smart phone. Pls let all the Indians know when it is releasing in India. Hope u understand it.

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    1. Andi
      Andi March 12, 2013 at 6:31 am .

      I have been given no time frame just that the phone should be ready by April. However, UMi have told me the Indian and Chinese X2′s are the same and are both delayed.

      Reply
      1. Bruno Rush Bellucci
        Bruno Rush Bellucci March 12, 2013 at 12:45 pm .

        Indian is just a reseller, the phone is 100% chinese, presales on the indian store or on aliexpress are identical the same, just a smart indian made an home page.
        They doesn’t even accept credit card, just bank money transfer…good luck! ;-)

        Reply
      2. wangsa
        wangsa March 13, 2013 at 2:56 am .

        Thanks for the reply Andy. But now the latest news is that even Canvas HD too is delayed. I dont know why all these Chinese made phones are being delyed after initial promise. Hope factory has not got burned …Lol

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      3. Siva
        Siva April 3, 2013 at 9:40 am .

        Is X2 available in india and if i order when it will be delivered?

        Reply
  11. Vtrockz
    Vtrockz March 12, 2013 at 9:08 am .

    Well, if the delay is true then they (Umi India Facebook) are probably lying as many have already ordered and paid the full money. Well let’s wait and see about that… Thanks for the quick reply.

    Also, any actual photos taken from Umi X2 without being downscaled would be nice to preview its camera abilities. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
  12. Siva
    Siva April 2, 2013 at 9:16 am .

    Is X2 available in india and if i order when it will be delivered?

    Reply
  13. Siva
    Siva April 5, 2013 at 6:02 am .

    How good is Oppo find 5 and when it is launched in india?

    Reply
  14. Pratipal
    Pratipal April 14, 2013 at 11:09 am .

    Hey Andi,
    Any date of launch of UMI X2, its already mid april and there is no news yet, hope ur contact in UMI can give some updates.

    Reply
    1. Andi
      Andi April 14, 2013 at 8:46 pm .

      Still know news sorry

      Reply
  15. Avinash Jagtap
    Avinash Jagtap May 3, 2013 at 1:43 pm .

    Now April is gone with Aprilfool, what next from X2

    Reply

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