BenQ smartphones are now officially available in Malaysia with the launch of the BenQ F5 and BenQ T3 smartphones. The BenQ F5 is price at RM799 while the BenQ T3 has a retail price of RM599.
The company said that the BenQ F5 and BenQ T3 smartphones offer three distinctive features, namely 4G LTE, 4x Ultra Sensitivity Mode camera and Low Blue Light Technology.
“BenQ is committed to do more for the consumers and there is no exception for the Malaysian market. Our current market presence is now growing and with us introducing the F5 and T3 smartphones the outlook is even more promising. BenQ’s people-driven technologies such as the 4x Ultra Sensitivity Mode and Low Blue Light Technology are pertinent features that are developed based on consumers demand. We are confident that the BenQ F5 and T3 will be well received by Malaysians as it brings people closer to technology, creating memorable moments and enhancing their mobile experience.” said Adrian Chang, Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Products Group, BenQ Corporation.
Specifications of the new BenQ Android smartphones:
| BenQ F5 and T3 Fact Sheet | ||
| BenQ F5 | BenQ T3 | |
| Core Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8926 1.2 GHz quad-core processor |
Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8926 1.2 GHz quad-core processor |
| Network | GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz WCDMA / HSPA+: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz LTE (Cat.4): 1800 / 2600 MHz Up to 150 Mbps (download) / 50 Mbps (upload) |
GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz WCDMA / HSPA+: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz LTE (Cat.4): 800 / 1800 / 2600 MHz Up to 150 Mbps (download) / 50 Mbps (upload) |
| OS | Android Kitkat (4.4.2); Q Home UI | Android Kitkat 4.4.2; Q Home UI |
| Size | 142.95x 72.8x 8.5 mm | 131.9x 66.7x 8.5 mm |
| Talk Time | 24hrs(3G) | 15hrs(3G) |
| Standby Time | 550hrs(3G) | 450hrs(3G) |
| SIM card Type | microSIM | Micro UIM/Micro SIM |
| Screen Size | 5 inch | 4.5 inch |
| Resolution | HD1280 x 720 | qHD 960 x 540 |
| Panel | IPS wide viewing angle | IPS wide viewing angle |
| Video Functions | H.263, H.264 AVC, Mp4, 3gp, 3gpp2, VP8 | H.263, H.264 AVC, Mp4, 3gp, 3gpp2, VP8 |
| Integrated camera | Rear camera: 13 megapixels with BSI sensor, f/2.2 aperture. Front camera: 2 megapixels | Rear camera: 8 megapixels with LED flash Front camera: 0.3 megapixels (VGA) |
| Audio Functions | AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Ogg, PCM, WAV | AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Ogg, PCM, WAV |
| Ring Tones | AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Ogg, PCM, WAV | AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Ogg, PCM, WAV |
| Messaging | YES | YES |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPRS | YES | YES |
| Headphone-out | YES | YES |
| PC Sync | Qiss Sora | Qiss Sora |
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | b/g/n | b/g/n |
| Internal Memory | RAM: 2 GB Total storage: 16 GB Expansion slot: Supports microSD card, up to 64 GB |
RAM: 1 GB Total storage: 4 GB Expansion slot: Supports micro SD card, up to 64 GB |
| Weight | 135g | 128g |
| Color | Elegant White/Fashion Black | Elegant White/Fashion Black |
| Standard Li-lon Battery* | 2,520 mAh | 1900 mAh, non-removable |
| Standard Travel Charger | 5V1A | 5V1A |
| Headset | YES | YES |
| USB data cable | YES | YES |
| Photo Artist, Editor | Gallery | Gallery |
| Interface | 3.5 mm audio jack WLAN (802.11 b/g/n supported) USB 2.0 |
3.5 mm audio jack WLAN (802.11 b/g/n supported) USB 2.0 |
| Others | G-sensor, Gyro, E-compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | G-sensor, E-compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor , GPS |
The 4x ultra sensitivity mode feature on the F5 and T3 is a technology developed by BenQ that enhances picture quality in various light settings. It works perfectly well even in dark or dimly lighted spots, claims BenQ. The F5 and T3 are equipped with 13 and 8 megapixel rear cameras respectively, supported with BSI (Backside Illumination), a feature that provides four times light-capturing of each pixel to create clearer shots.
BenQ has incorporated into the F5 and T3 a feature to minimize blue light exposure with the low blue light technology derived from BenQ LCD monitors. With low blue light technology, users are able to fine-tune the brightness level that is friendly to the eyes depending on three common scenarios; multimedia (-30%), web browsing (-50%) and reading (-70%). Gadget enthusiasts and users who spend long hours on their phones can now select the brightness level to have a worry-free experience whilst enjoying their time on the internet.
With the launch of the BenQ F5 and Ben T3 4G LTE smartphones, BenQ also announced a strategic partnership with ECS ICT Berhad (ECS) whose wholly-owned subsidiary ECS ASTAR Sdn. Bhd. has been appointed as the distributor for BenQ smartphones in Malaysia.
The BenQ F5 (RM799) and the BenQ T3 (RM599) are now available in Malaysia market in colours of white or black.
