Chinese OEMs first started out as clone makers. Then came the Meizus and the OPPOs that transformed the market into one that’s a lot more original. But, old habits, as they say, die hard.
Doogee is among those Chinese makers that have risen to fame of late with quality offerings at hard-to-let-go prices. However, the company just launched the Doogee DG580, that’s nothing but a… clone. What’s interesting is the device that Doogee have chosen to clone – the OnePlus One!
Specifications
- 5.5-inch 960 x 540p display
- 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M CPU
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB on-board ROM
- 5 mega-pixel dual cameras
- 2500mAh battery
- Android v4.4.2 KitKat
The most interesting part is yet to come. OnePlus thought they redefined the VFM quotient, but this sneaky clone goes for less than half the starting price of the OnePlus One at just $115!
The million dollar question: would a clone such as this one take the place of the original thing, ever?