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The only thing(s) that make me a clone fan are the interchangeability of batteries and/or cases.
Since an iPhone has a built in battery, if it is one with a removable battery, I would even settle for a "standard" battery interchangeability with a common brand (Samsung, Sony, etc) if it is that type of clone.
Of more importance is the availability of screen protectors (glass) and common cases.
One major failing of all "clone distributors" seems to be a concentration of their target market: scammers. I hate that. They spend a ton of time and effort to copy, for example, Apple or Samsung software (which stinks, compared to a clean Android system). I want a PHYSICAL device clone, not a bad software copy from crappy software to begin with. Touchwiz anyone? That does not add value to me, it takes it away.
Another problem is in the marketing. If you are selling "clones", the sellers MUST tell us if all cases/battery backs for model XXXX and/or batteries for model XXXX will work. Also, if marketing clones, it is just as important to disclose that batteries or cases of the original will not work nor fit on the clones that are being sold.
I think they have their place. I know I use them primarily as backups now. If my Samsung Note 3 dies while on a business trip, I always carry my cheapo HDC clone. I have it in a tiny padded compartment in my briefcase at all times. I know that the cases, external specific battery chargers, and batteries I have brought along for my trip will all work perfectly with the clone. Everything is synced with Google, so I have all my data. All of my required minimum apps are preloaded and updated once a month. I have an emergency device with which I can complete my business seamlessly without being sidetracked by device hunting and baseline setup in a strange city. Just throw it in the Note 3 case, turn it on, good to go with contacts, schedule, and everything else I need. I can hunt for a replacement device at my leisure.
As for an Apple clone, there is less utility to be sure, but I do like the form factor. Too bad I hate Apple's closed system and software in general - but yet, I still own one. Therefore, if you are going to make a clone of this device, a clean Android system is a huge plus as opposed to an Apple skin where half the icons don't work. Another huge plus that must be disclosed is the ability for all cases made for the original device to fit perfectly on the clone.
Lets face it, if cases and/or batteries cannot work in a "clone", then it is NOT a clone. It is nothing more than a poor copy... and I personally have no interest nor use in that.
Since an iPhone has a built in battery, if it is one with a removable battery, I would even settle for a "standard" battery interchangeability with a common brand (Samsung, Sony, etc) if it is that type of clone.
Of more importance is the availability of screen protectors (glass) and common cases.
One major failing of all "clone distributors" seems to be a concentration of their target market: scammers. I hate that. They spend a ton of time and effort to copy, for example, Apple or Samsung software (which stinks, compared to a clean Android system). I want a PHYSICAL device clone, not a bad software copy from crappy software to begin with. Touchwiz anyone? That does not add value to me, it takes it away.
Another problem is in the marketing. If you are selling "clones", the sellers MUST tell us if all cases/battery backs for model XXXX and/or batteries for model XXXX will work. Also, if marketing clones, it is just as important to disclose that batteries or cases of the original will not work nor fit on the clones that are being sold.
I think they have their place. I know I use them primarily as backups now. If my Samsung Note 3 dies while on a business trip, I always carry my cheapo HDC clone. I have it in a tiny padded compartment in my briefcase at all times. I know that the cases, external specific battery chargers, and batteries I have brought along for my trip will all work perfectly with the clone. Everything is synced with Google, so I have all my data. All of my required minimum apps are preloaded and updated once a month. I have an emergency device with which I can complete my business seamlessly without being sidetracked by device hunting and baseline setup in a strange city. Just throw it in the Note 3 case, turn it on, good to go with contacts, schedule, and everything else I need. I can hunt for a replacement device at my leisure.
As for an Apple clone, there is less utility to be sure, but I do like the form factor. Too bad I hate Apple's closed system and software in general - but yet, I still own one. Therefore, if you are going to make a clone of this device, a clean Android system is a huge plus as opposed to an Apple skin where half the icons don't work. Another huge plus that must be disclosed is the ability for all cases made for the original device to fit perfectly on the clone.
Lets face it, if cases and/or batteries cannot work in a "clone", then it is NOT a clone. It is nothing more than a poor copy... and I personally have no interest nor use in that.