Coolpad’s Cool X Wide went on sale in China on 8 November and crossed 10,000 units sold within three days, according to the brand’s official channels and local reports. It is positioned as one of the first wide candybar Android phones available at a low price.
The base 8 GB + 128 GB model starts at 999 yuan (roughly ₹12,000 at current conversion rates, though this is a China price). Higher variants reach 8 GB + 256 GB at 1,199 yuan and 12 GB + 256 GB at 1,399 yuan. Colours include white, black and red.
Key Specifications
The phone uses a 6.38-inch IPS LCD with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 720 × 1158 resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate. It measures about 150.3 × 94.5 × 8.95 mm and weighs roughly 209 g. The wider body is intended for video and side-by-side use without rotating the phone as often.
It runs Android 16 on a MediaTek Helio G99 (4G-only) chipset with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, expandable via microSD. There is a 50 MP main camera with a horizontal module, a 4,600 mAh battery with 18 W charging, dual SIM support and a side fingerprint sensor. It is not a 5G device and the display resolution is modest for the size.
The design echoes higher-priced wide phones such as Huawei’s Pura X View but at a fraction of the cost. Early sales suggest interest in the form factor even with the compromises in performance and screen quality.
Why This Matters to Passionategeekz Readers
Many Indian users look for practical large-screen or media-focused phones that do not cost flagship money. The Cool X Wide shows that a wider non-folding Android design can reach lower price tiers. It is currently China-only, so local availability, network support and exact pricing would need to be confirmed before any purchase consideration.
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Passionategeekz Take
Crossing 10,000 units quickly is a solid start for a niche form factor at this price. The wide layout is the real selling point; the Helio G99, 720p-class screen and 4G-only connectivity keep it firmly in practical rather than performance territory. It is a useful proof that the wide candybar idea can work below premium pricing, even if it remains a specialised choice for most buyers.