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Coolpad

Coolpad Cool Play 8

Launched December 2018

Overview

Strengths

  • The battery has a capacity of 4,000 mAh.
  • The display has a pixel density of 402 ppi.
  • The rear camera has a resolution of 16 MP.

Weak points

  • Fast charging is limited to 10 W.
  • It weighs 177 g.
  • The processor is a MediaTek MT6750 with Cortex-A53 cores.
Display
6.2″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,246 px
Design
177 g74.8 mm155.5 mm8.5 mm
Performance
MediaTek MT6750Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
Battery
4,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
16 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 8

Editorial report

Coolpad Cool Play 8 technical sheet

The Coolpad Cool Play 8 suits buyers looking for a large, detailed display and a 4,000 mAh battery, provided 10 W charging is acceptable. Its 6.2″ IPS LCD panel has a resolution of 1080 × 2246 px and a density of 402 ppi. The screen-to-body ratio is 83.3%, and the fingerprint reader sits on the rear.

The battery capacity is 4,000 mAh, while wired fast charging is rated at 10 W. A MediaTek MT6750 pairs four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz with four at 1.0 GHz. The phone has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of expandable storage. These are straightforward hardware specifications; clock speeds alone do not establish how quickly a phone performs in everyday use.

The 16 MP rear camera has autofocus, HDR, and panorama, and records video at 1080p and 30 fps. The front camera is 8 MP. Connections include Dual SIM, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3.5 mm audio jack; FM radio is also included. It runs Android 8 and weighs 177 g.

This is a fit for buyers who put display sharpness and battery capacity ahead of fast charging or ambitious hardware. The 10 W charging and MediaTek MT6750 define the main limitations, while expandable storage adds flexibility to the 64 GB onboard. The Coolpad Cool Play 8 is best suited to basic needs rather than buyers seeking high-performance specifications.

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek MT6750
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-T860 MP2
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
1.5 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
4 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black, Red
Body Thickness
8.5 mm
Body Width
74.8 mm
Body Height
155.5 mm
Weight
177 g
Usable Surface
83.3 %
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
18.7:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.2″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,246 px
Display Pixel Density
402 ppi
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 8
OS Family
Android
OS Version
8

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B40
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Cool Play 8

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Camera Features
Autofocus, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
2

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
02
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