Feb 6 2008Fake iPhone Is Fairly Convincing, Expensive
The C-002 is a very cleverly named iPhone clone.
This is the ultimate rock solid 99% iPhone clone and is selling like crazy. It is unlocked so just plug your SIM card in and you are good to go. Comes with one year warranty. Sells for only $239. No contracts. No rate plans. Just your existing SIM card is enough.
First, I've got the feeling that more than 1% of iPhone functionality is missing here. Secondly, I thought fake iPhones were sold by men in trenchcoats and/or in back alley markets for $40. I mean $240? That's real money. For a not real iPhone. However I may have to drop for one after reading a particularly poignant review.
this phone is shitting on people if i get this can i use any sim card that is not cut on or do i have to have sim card that is turned on plz respond asap
Hmm, well it appears that person doesn't own one, but has heard from a reliable source that the unit defecates on people. Interesting feature, but I'll pass after all.
A worthwhile video of the thing in action (why he chose that Eminem song is a mystery to me) and product specs after the jump.
Main features at a glance:
1. 3.5" big screen that supports finger touch and no keypad, touch pen needed.
2. Dual SIM slots that holds two SIM chips and supports SIM card switching.
3. Triband GSM 900/1800/1900MHz that supports USA GSM standard.
4. Web addresses entering; web browsing, WAP setting, web address management.
5. Unlocked to any major network carrier.
6. SMS, MMS, voicemail and cell broadcast
7. MP3, MP4, file playing, recording, phone call recording.
8. Capturing, video capturing, photo viewing, playing
Product Site
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Best Fake iPhone Yet [therawfeed]
Reader Comments
1. Joey - February 6, 2008 5:51 PM
I don't understand why its easy for a knock-off company to make a cell phone comparable to the iPhone but for every other company except Apple it will take years to get there. I'm not saying Apple or iPhone is the best thing ever, nor do I think it has the best features. Its just the iPhone is thin, has a nice big screen, easy menu, and good style while other manufacturers still have a clunky interfaces with small screens and no wi-fi support.
I just want an iPhone that isn't bogged down by Apple. : 0
When will i find one!?
2. amazon - February 6, 2008 5:54 PM
They used "Stan" because it's about a deranged fan who tries to make himself look like Eminem. Get it?
3. AdamYYZ - February 6, 2008 6:00 PM
I don't buy fake watches, so I wont buy fake phones. I get a lot of satisfaction out of a fine piece of art and/or engineering. I would rather admire the iphone and never own one than spend 250 on this abortion.
4. Infi - February 6, 2008 6:34 PM
Massive lag, redundant menus, unreliable touch sensor, half of the interface is in chinese. I don't think I could use one of these for more than 5 minutes without throwing it out the window.
C'mon Apple, make the 3G iPhone already so we can have them in Australia.
5. Fubiz - February 6, 2008 6:53 PM
Ugly!
6. kathy - February 6, 2008 7:12 PM
This review is about the funniest thing I have ever read.
7. mafme - February 6, 2008 9:43 PM
Even worse than the original!™
8. Superevil - February 7, 2008 1:13 AM
FAKE!!! That's not even a real iPhone, it's just some sort of knock-off.
9. Smarter than Superevil - February 7, 2008 1:37 AM
Are you serious Superevil? Did you read the post?
10. guate6 - February 7, 2008 1:57 AM
#8...is it you, Damn luddites, in "disguise" ?
Did that say "HiPhone" ? lol
It doesn't look bad...how'd they get the apple logo on there? (the startup splash screen)...I wouldn't get an iPhone, nor would I get this. But it's good to see someone trying the technology.
11. Samuel - February 7, 2008 2:45 AM
Alright everybody, let's wail on #8 like a little red-headed step child.
CONGRADULATIONS!!!! You're a retard....
Big ups to #4 : C'mon Apple, make the 3G iPhone already so we can have them in Australia.
12. poop - February 7, 2008 3:07 AM
well, this finally makes it economical for ET to phone home. although, he *could* just email the family and not have to bother with the embarrassing conversation.
13. Keiran - February 7, 2008 4:26 AM
Like Infi already said. This think is far away from Apples technology. Just look how often he has to touch one button twice till something happens. There are just a few animations. The one really cool when turning the phone in photo or video mode is missing here. AND this piece of crap is double as thick as the iphone is...minimum. So everything that's making an iphone to an iphone is missing.
Why should anyone buy this except of doing some posing in front of his friends?
14. chris - February 7, 2008 5:22 AM
I had a fake iPhone pretty similar to this for about a week. It really sucks. Because the 1% difference to the Apple Mobile are pretty much, when it comes to usability.
Sound quality is horrible. But the translation of the menu items was really funny.
In german the Home Button (dedicated key) was called "sense of duty button" and the user profilesomething like "consumer profiling " (if I translate it back to english) *lol*
15. Maddy - February 7, 2008 6:52 AM
Paying 240$ on a iPhone copy that works bad is like throwing your money on the window. With 240$ you can buy a nice phone from Nokia, Samsung, etc.
16. Superevil - February 7, 2008 9:39 AM
No, but it's not real! IT'S A FAKE!
17. Angel Mass - February 7, 2008 10:11 AM
Ringtone Vadrum Medley http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=wTqGW42w9xQ Woohoooo!!
18. yikat - February 7, 2008 12:14 PM
It just shows Chinese ppl doesn't short for tech., they just can't get good ideas or can't make creative guys work on big projects.
19. greg - February 7, 2008 12:17 PM
you are saying it coz you easly buy an iPhone there... here, we have to spend almost US$900 to get an original and do all process to make a call...
soon I will see this shit selling here (dont matter where I live)
20. Superevil - February 7, 2008 1:51 PM
Yawn. Not that I'd want an iPhone anyway but this isn't that bad. Certainly alot better than the Meizu M8 which I doubt will ever be released.
21. Linah - February 7, 2008 4:18 PM
hey did anybody noticed the reflection of the dude who took the pic on the fake iPhone ? .. LOL ..
22. MoTT - February 7, 2008 9:13 PM
apple go sew their god damn asses f*** i hate knock offs. it makes peoples hard work go to waste. and yes they can sew them they used there apple on start up screen it is trade marked so apple go sew thier f***ing asses and make them go out of buisness
23. GeekologieSpellChecker - February 8, 2008 12:49 AM
#11. It's spelled "CONGRATULATIONS." Thank you. My work here is done.
...retard
24. guate6 - February 8, 2008 1:31 AM
#23: you're fired. Right above you, #22 said "sew" when he clearly meant "sue." So pack your bags, you're outta here.
25. will - February 9, 2008 12:02 AM
hahaHA!
i love people who post on forums. you guys keep me alive.
btw, im poooooor, so a cheap knockoff iphone would be pretty kickass.
(although, admittedly that one did suck. i hear the ones in china and japan {woot japan} are pretty cool).
now MY work here is done!
26. Name (required): - February 10, 2008 5:23 PM
$240 clams? Wow, what a savings to own a piece of technology created by some dude who's about to be sued out of existence by Steve Jobs! Let's all buy one, maybe we can cover his bail money!
Boosh!
27. haha you think ide put my real name - February 12, 2008 5:38 PM
ok well every 1 who posted in this forum is an idiot sry but its true first if you think these ppl r gunna come back and read your comments your sadly mistaken second you obviously looked for a fake i phone i know thts how i was brought here soo wow if you know its fake don't put f***ing gay comments second ok this is the worst ipod knockoff ive seen and ive looked at alot and they cant be sued because it says hiphone not iphone witch is like gay plus there are better knockoffs for $150 you just have 2 look cuz i went 2 the apple store and the guy showed us a video of a fake iphone that even had the logo on the back it was amazing just thought ide let all of you idiot in the future 2 read this know thxx
peace
28. godrocks221 - February 14, 2008 10:41 PM
it's not real if youlook at it it jumps at one part you can see that the thumb is in a diferent position
29. Keiko - February 15, 2008 3:51 PM
#27
Wow. I've never posted before but let me just say that upon reading your comment I felt morally compelled to do so.
First of all, how dare you, with your apparent lack of grammar, assume that everyone here would be so cheap as to simply Google fake iphone and be directed to this site. Some of us are here because the site is actually entertaining. Secondly, Everyone here is obviously not an idiot, a forum is a place where things are discussed. Were there no discussion this (which is hardly a forum but ok, I'll consider it one for the sake of argument) would be an irrelevant page. Discussion fuels thought which enriches your feeble excuse for an existence.
Your wild assumptions don't have a leg to stand on, reading your comment was, albeit entertaining, a waste of my time.
30. Dane Bear - February 17, 2008 11:31 AM
I am here because I wanted to see the Wolrd's Largest drill bit.
31. chris - February 19, 2008 5:15 AM
I remember seeing one that wasn't half bad, but it had windows startup/shutdown sounds, lol. This one looks shitty compared to the other, which actually had 2 sim slots (dunno why you'd need 2, maybe 1 for another plan to call your mistress???)
32. Jorge Kooney - February 20, 2008 5:46 PM
I for one, welcome our new (h)iphone overlord
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34. real name here - March 10, 2008 10:14 AM
i thought it was pretty good. But i have never actually held the real iphone. Hey #29 way to go on that OWN! LOL dumbass people like #27 don't have life and are miserable. So they find flaw in everything! (debbie downer)
First time forum writer here. And I know where i can get fakes for way less
35. Brady Teeters - March 20, 2008 12:56 PM
dude where can i get opne of these? i wanna test it. url? i aint getting one off ebay. don't trust em. they are the devil!! lol.
thasnks
bradystjames@yahoo.com
36. Brady Teeters - March 20, 2008 12:59 PM
dude where can i get opne of these? i wanna test it. url? i aint getting one off ebay. don't trust em. they are the devil!! lol.
thasnks
bradystjames@yahoo.com
37. brad - January 26, 2009 4:12 PM
i have an iphone 3g nd this fake phone is beyond bad , it has lag , it touch screen isnt very good nd the width is huge. this is one of those things where ppl buy the fake because they cant afford the real thing . but i would rather work a bit more nd have the real thing than buy a fake really quick nd then get fed up with it in two ,three days. it is also missing a app store nd a music store(itunes). if anyone wants to buy this rethink ur ideas nd wait a bit longer to get a real iphone.
38. sohail - January 30, 2009 4:42 PM
did you order it or got it free
39. Lenna - February 3, 2009 7:57 PM
Ever heard of commas, #27?
Anyway, HiPhone? iPhone knockoffs are usually rather pitiful, but at least I got a chuckle out of this one.
40. James - February 10, 2009 8:08 PM
well, something like that may be appealing to some koreans locally.
currently iPhone not being available here and the Samsung Omnia selling at US$1,500 ea, a US$250 knockoff may be worth it's price tag in korea. the local telecom companies are trying to bring iPhone into korean market and sell it at US$1,000(tentative price). (-_-)
41. jake - March 1, 2009 1:44 AM
that thing is such a piece of crap. people shouldnt copy apple. they have epic failures.
42. rrmonilla - March 4, 2009 10:31 AM
hmmmmn, i bought one for my kid not knowing its real value, it cant even play mp3s that i put on it, cannot install new apps, chinese language totally make it almost a wrecked phone, anybody knows how to flash this shit so that at least i can use the best of it, if it has..... thank you...
43. KElvin - March 13, 2009 3:46 AM
LOL. Pls. Touch pen needed. Its totally different from iPhone. You can't use a Touch Pen on iPhone. It's not 99% iPhone. Its 99% crap. Serious. I used it before. totally useless
44. HT - March 18, 2009 6:37 PM
Is there a fake china app store? LOL. Oh ya, if it explodes and burn your shit ass face, do you get compensation from fake china iPhone company? Use ur ass and think
45. tao - April 9, 2009 4:37 AM
does this whateverphone supports java application???
46. james - April 10, 2009 7:16 PM
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47. jordynn - May 20, 2009 2:17 PM
hey i think that u make a very personal point i almost bought a fake i phone but that was before i looked at this website and i helped me realize so thank you
48. frozen - May 23, 2009 4:15 AM
this one actually only costs $80 and it works and you can have two SIMS cards.
49. chian mobile phnoe - May 26, 2009 4:49 AM
It’s a disgrace to the Chinese race!, I mean, I’m also a Chinese and I also agree about the fact that it is just plain stupid that they make fake equipment from big named items…..
50. Vic Flow - June 27, 2009 2:00 AM
I thought I got a good deal only payin 80 bucks for this fake I Phone. I came with a three month free service sim card. I used it for two days thats when it died. When I went to charge the fake phone the charger that came with the phone was not the charger to the phone. I got screwd cuz now i cant find a charger for that phone anywere! You live n you learn.
51. Zack - July 3, 2009 7:54 AM
Well, #27, I was linked here from my Twitter page. So hah to you
This doesn't even closely resemble an iPhone. Its twice as thick and look at the screen! Its so crappy. There's so much dead space at the bottom of the screen where the home button is. This isn't a 99% copy. Its more like 58%. Chinese people are very clever though and it took them only a year to adapt this tech that took apple many years.