Will the Hiphone survive after iPhone 3G launch?

Know what is a Hiphone? It is the clone version of the iPhone and made in China. For a clone, it certainly is an impressive piece of work. It has a lot of the features found in an original iPhone, looks almost like the real stuff and yet cost only a fraction.

But with the upcoming launch of iPhone 3G, the Hiphone may have to bite the dust. Unless it can reinvent itself to match iPhone 3G features at a lower price. With iPhone 3G price starting from at US$199, the profit margins for Hiphone manufacturers will be eroded and many consumers may want to buy the real stuff instead.

However, the Hiphone has one distinct advantage over iPhone. It is unlocked! This means that you can use it with any telco you choose right out of the box without go through the hassle of a ‘unlocking’ process.

Here is a short video on what the Hiphone can do: