Six months ago, I purchased a Gree II smartphone due to some unexpected circumstances. The general perception of Gree phones has often been less than favorable. Initially, I gave the first generation of Gree phones to Aunt Zhang under the guise of testing them, but it became clear that the quality of the second-generation Gree phone wasn't much better.
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According to recent reports, Gree Mobile plans to expand its production lines in 2017 and push more units into the market. They are also venturing into the automotive air conditioning sector, starting with a partnership with Yinlong. Today’s focus is on the second-generation Gree mobile phone. Despite being on the market for nearly a year, this model remains relatively scarce. Recently, Gree has mandated that all employees use their own phones, which has led to an influx of these devices in the market. The prices have dropped significantly, making it more accessible.
The Gree II phone has received mixed reviews. A few days ago, Zhimi launched air conditioners and was quickly picked up by bloggers, creating quite a buzz.
I’ve been using this phone for half a year now. Someone on the last post asked if it could run another operating system. This time, I’ll share my experience with using the Gree II phone with a brushed MIUI8 system.
Why Buy Gree II?
It's hard to put into words why I chose this phone, but you guys probably understand.
Appearance Gallery:
There are some unique design elements, such as the circular home button.
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The following images show the phone in black and white filters, highlighting its textured appearance. This golden version doesn’t look bad at all.
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The front of the phone features the typical domestic machine aesthetic, with a small dot above the volume keys confirming its identity.
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Experience and Feelings:
When I first bought the phone, it came with the official system, but the fingerprint recognition was almost useless. It would take two or three tries to register, and then it wouldn’t work anymore. This seemed to be an isolated issue, as others reported better recognition rates with the official system.
Without fingerprints, logging in became cumbersome, requiring a password each time. Later, a colleague helped me flash it with CM. Initially, it worked well, but after a week, I found the system inconvenient. Luckily, the same colleague who helped me flashed it with MIUI, which improved the fingerprint recognition significantly, with a success rate of about 98%.
The main screen includes Gree’s remote control app, which comes pre-installed.
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You can see two camera icons, one for MIUI and the other for the official system, both offering similar effects.
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The theme store offers a few options to match the default or most appealing themes. If you want something nice, though, you'll need to pay.
Geometry and Geometry Jane are new themes from Xiaomi, slightly better than the defaults.
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Using the system feels similar to a Xiaomi phone, and you can switch between dual systems, though I haven’t tried this feature.
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Dual application support is also available, though I haven’t used it. My primary device is an iPhone 6SP, so this phone serves as a backup. For me, having a mobile SIM card is essential for work, while the data SIM is provided by my company. The telecom card I use is a JD $1 IFREE card, which has no monthly fee and free local calls.
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With 4GB RAM, 2.2GB is available for use.
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However, there is a minor bug in this MIUI port. As seen below, the traffic has been enabled, and the status bar displays correctly, but the switch icon remains gray. This issue occurs only with mobile and telecom cards; if you use a Unicom card, everything works fine. It’s a small bug that doesn’t significantly impact usage.
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Under the security settings, here’s a glimpse of what the next generation of Gree might offer:
- Snapdragon 820 processor
- 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
- 2K IPS screen
- 4100mAh battery
- 8MP front camera + 16MP rear camera
- Type-C + QC3.0 fast charge
The configuration is impressive and rivals some mid-tier phones from brands like OV.
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The model number is G0215D, and the system is based on Android 6.0, which cannot be upgraded.
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One thing I’m unsure about is whether this is a system bug or a missing feature. When using both a Unicom and a telecom card, the phone sends two daily messages checking charges and data usage, which is annoying. I’ve searched for a while but couldn’t find where to disable this.
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The following images show the official system camera interface:
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And the MIUI camera interface:
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Conclusion:
Using MIUI is no different from using a Xiaomi phone. Xiaomi accounts can sync information, but the system cannot be upgraded. I don’t know if the new MIUI9 will be adapted. This brush pack was created by users and isn’t free; it costs money to purchase. My colleague paid $50 for it. I’ve been using this phone occasionally, and it’s surprisingly durable. With a 4100mAh battery, it lasts for several days on a single charge. Charging is quick, taking about 70 minutes to fully charge.
This year, a new phone in the color world was launched with a smaller 5.5-inch screen, a 3000mAh battery, and a resolution of 1080P. This mirrors the Gree II specifications.
When the Gree II was launched, the price was almost $200 (this is not the official price but reflects what the average consumer might pay). Now, the market price is around $120. I recently learned that it hasn’t been widely noticed for a while. My dad’s Samsung S5 has been stuck for nearly three years. The battery doesn’t hold a charge well, and an Anker battery is bulging. Recently, he’s considering getting a second-generation Gree phone. Personally, I think it’s better than buying a $100 Redmi. I recommend it as an elderly phone or a backup device, but I wouldn’t recommend it as the main phone for younger users!
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