MWC 2018: Wiko delivers 8 new budget-friendly phones starting from ~RM380

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Wiko once again returns to MWC 2018 and revealed another wave economical smartphones that spells their reputation. Introducing the Wiko View2 Collection, it comprises of - View 2, View 2 Pro, View Lite, View Go and View Max. There is also a new Tommy 3, Lenny 5 and Jerry 3. Without further ado, below are the official specifications and features:

View 2

  • Quad-Core 1.5GHz processor
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable with 128GB MicroSD)
  • 5.45-inch HD+ immersive display (18:9 widescreen format with compact design)
  • 13MP rear camera, 16MP selfie camera,
  • Features fingerprint, 52MP Super Pixel, Live portrait, dual SIM,
  • Supports NFC (optional), 4G LTE
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 199 EUR (~RM959)

View 2 Pro

  • Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 450 processor, Octa-Core 1.8GHz
  • 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM (expandable with 256GB MicroSD)
  • 6-inch HD+ display (19:9 format)
  • Dual 16MP + 16MP Sony IMX499 dual camera (120° wide angle), 16MP selfie camera,
  • Features Custom-fit User Interface, Face Unlock & Fingerprint
  • Supports 4G LTE Category 6, NFC
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 299 EUR (~RM1440)

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As you can see, the new View 2 and View 2 Pro are also following the iPhone X design with the top notch, this is why they can achieve the 19:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio easily. Besides that, both phones have a Big Pixel Technology, as well as a f/2.0 (View2) and f/1.75 (View2 Pro) apertures, this allows the image to be enhanced with 4 times the photosensitivity for brighter quality. It's also good to know that runs on pure stock Android, provides Face Unlock and you can pay with your smartphone via NFC.

View 2 Lite

  • Quad-Core 1.5GHz processor
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable with 128GB MicroSD)
  • 5.45-inch HD+ immersive display (18:9 widescreen format)
  • 13MP rear camera, 16MP selfie camera,
  • Features 52MP Super Pixel, Live portrait blur, dual SIM, Fingerprint
  • Supports 4G LTE, NFC (optional)
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 159 EUR (~RM766)

View Go

  • Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable with 128GB MicroSD)
  • 5.7-inch HD+ immersive display (18:9 widescreen format)
  • 13MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera,
  • Features 52MP Super Pixel, Live portrait blur, dual SIM, Face Unlock
  • Supports 4G LTE, NFC (optional)
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
  • 3000 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 149 EUR (~RM718)

View Max

  • Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor
  • 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM (expandable with 128GB MicroSD)
  • 5.99-inch HD+ immersive display (18:9 widescreen format)
  • 13MP rear camera (PDAF), 8MP selfie camera (Soft light flash)
  • Features dual SIM, Face Unlock, Fingerprint
  • Supports 4G LTE
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
  • 4000 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 179 EUR (~RM862)

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Wiko doesn't stop there, there are three more View smartphones as well. All three View Go, View Lite and View Max are designed for those who want a full multimedia experience to save photos and memories, the difference between the three is just the display size. It's said the View Max can last up to 2 full days of usage.

Tommy 3

  • Quad-Core 1.3GHz processor
  • 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM
  • 5.45-inch FWVGA+ IPS display (18:9 widescreen format)
  • 8MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
  • Features dual SIM
  • Supports 4G LTE, NFC (optional)
  • Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition)
  • 2500 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 99 EUR (~RM477)

Lenny 5

  • Quad-Core processor
  • 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM
  • 5.7-inch HD+ IPS display (18:9 widescreen format)
  • 8MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
  • Features Dual speaker
  • Supports 4G LTE, NFC (optional)
  • Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition)
  • 2800 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 99 EUR (~RM477)

Jerry 2

  • Quad-Core processor
  • 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM
  • 5.45-inch FWVGA+ IPS display (18:9 widescreen format, 2.5D glass)
  • 5MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera
  • Features Dual speaker
  • Supports 4G LTE, NFC (optional)
  • Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition)
  • 2500 mAh battery
  • Available in Anthracite, Gold and Cherry Red
  • Recommended price: 79 EUR (~RM380)

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Lastly, the last three are super friendly-budget smartphones. Nonetheless, they still have 4G Speed and optional NFC connectivity, along with rather big screens from 5.45-inch up to 5.7-inch HD display.

We have a feeling Wiko will be bringing these phones into Malaysia, due to the popularity of affordable devices. We will keep an eye so until then, stay tuned for more Wiko news at TechNave.com.