Coolpad has been keeping a rather low profile
lately, with not much in the way of new device announcements. As for LeEco -
the other party behind the "Cool" line of devices, it's current
financial situation is a bit unfortunate. Still, things might just be looking up
within the joint venture, if the release of the new entry-level Cool 2 is any
indication, that is.
The Cool 2 relies on on-screen navigation, with a
fingerprint reader on the back for biometric unlocking and a traditional power
button on the left, right underneath the volume rocker. On the right-hand side
- a SIM card, plus microSD card tray. Available ports include a 3.5mm audio
jack and a microUSB port, for data transfer and charging the 3,200 mAh
non-removable battery. Sadly, there is no quick charge support for faster
top-offs.
The Coolpad Cool 2 is based around a modest MediaTek
MT6750 chipset, complete with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. It
boots an Android 7.0 Nougat ROM, complete with a custom UI. Last, but not
least, there is a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 13MP main
snapper and a 0.3MP auxiliary one. On the front, an 8MP unit.
There is no pricing available for the Cool 2 yet, but
it shouldn't be too long now before the device hits the China market.