[Update] THL 4000 Review – MT6582M 4.7″ 540p Sub-$100 Phone Done Right

[Bacon_Puffs]

Well.. I don't like to use the argument that "can't expect more out of a cheap phone" I'd compare a phone to a phone, doesn't matter the price range. I think the THL4000 holds its own even against OnePlus One in terms of being a phone.

There are just small things that can make a phone a lot more usable without spending so much money into the process. The volume control is one thing I've noticed across the 2 lower-priced Chinese phones running 4.4.2 I have.

The phone is plastic, a heavy fall without the case WILL dent and scuff it. The case could've been made with a softer material (TPU) with more bumper protection. This again is not a price issue as all of them are about the same price to make, just a decision they've made.

This is a decent phone. No doubt.

Like I said, I've had 2 hard falls to concrete. Not a scratch on the phone. That being said, will depend how it lands. Metal dents and scratches easier than plastic. At least the alumimum style metals they use on most phones.

The phone charges fast enough for me. You may not like or agree with the agruement, but I'm thrilled with the charging speed "for the price". Its truly amazing what THL has produced with this phone. I realize you're just going over what you think could be improved, but better charging systems do cost more money. As much as it would cost to improve any other thing on it.

Try to see if gravity box has the option to adjust which volume controls are there. I seem to remember that being possible.