KPHONE announces 2 new unlocked Android phones

By
Austin Hyde
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Any of our regular readers will note that many of our writers believe that the future of Android is in unlocked phones available direct from the Manufacturer. KPHONE comes in on the higher end of the spectrum of both price and features. Today they announced two new premium phones to their lineup, the K5+ and the K6.

The K5+ is the more premium of the two phones and has a very similar look to the iPhone 6S+. Its designed to appeal to power users that are style conscious.

K5+Specs
K5+ 5.5
  • 5.5’’WQHD screen (1440*2560)
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Qualcomm 8939 Octa-core
  • 3GB (RAM)
  • 32GB Storage(ROM)
  • 16M AF with OIS(rear camera) dual color LED flash
  • 8MP AF(front camera)
  • 2970mAh battery
  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
  • BluetoothVersion 4.0
  • Touch fingerprint sensor
  • UMTS/HSPA+GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
  • MSRP $449.00

The K6 has a larger screen and also appeals to quality-minded consumers. The phone has a very similar style to the Note 4 or even the iPhone 5s.

K6Specs
K6 6.0
  • 6” FHD (1920*1080)
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Qualcomm 8939 Octa-core
  • 2GB (RAM)
  • 16GB (ROM)
  • 13M PDAF  (rear camera)
  • 5M(with front high CRI flash) Selfie (front camera)
  • 2970mAh Battery
  • WIFI (802.11 b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • Touch fingerprint sensor
  • GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz
  • MSRP $549.00

Both devices feature HotKnot technology for sharing and pairing information. HotKnot is an alternative technology to NFC that uses the touch screen with no special chips, no antennas, or wires needed.

What do you think? Will these phones be on your radar for 2016, or is the price too high? Let us know in the comments.