Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe Review: Affordable Windows Phone 8.1

Here is the review of the mid-range Alpha Luxe released by Cherry Mobile. Aside of being unique because of its operating system which is Windows 8.1, Alpha Luxe is also very affordable with a price tag of Php 4,999. Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe Specs

2GHz quad-core processor
1GB of RAM
5-inch IPS HD display, Dragontrail Glass
8GB of storage, expandable via microSD
8-megapixel rear camera
2-megapixel front camera
WiFi, Bluetooth
Dual-SIM
Windows Phone 8.1
2000mah battery

Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe Back Cover[/caption] Back cover of windows alpha luxe is a glossy type plastic that makes my hands wet while using this phone, so for the pasmado out there, using this phone will always make your hands wet. But the design looks elegant yet simple considering its little circle pattern. Main Camera 8MP is very satisfying and also windows 8.1 provides a user-friendly options on taking your photos.

5-inch IPS HD display, Dragontrail Glass The screen is good, icons do have a good color and the display is very convincing. Gaming experience is actual good and HD games like asphalt 8 is quite playable. Below is sample of taken picture using main camera.

Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe Camera Sample

So for the budget-conscious out there that want to experience something new, something interesting and something affordable, I think Cherry Mobile Alpha Luxe would be a good choice.