Procurement reference
Hardware Comparison Guide
How factory-built phone farm boxes compare to cloud phones, desk DIY setups, and third-party reseller listings.
Use this table when evaluating options for a real-device Android lab. PhoneFarm Fun focuses on physical chassis, burn-in QC, and export support — not cloud subscriptions or software lock-in.
| Capability | PhoneFarm Fun | Cloud phones | Desk DIY | Reseller listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware type | Real Android devices in factory chassis | Virtual Android instances on shared cloud | Desk chargers + consumer USB hubs | Varies — often drop-shipped assemblies |
| Factory assembly & QC | Guangzhou workshop + burn-in before export | N/A — no physical hardware | Self-assembled, no burn-in | Often unknown origin / no burn-in |
| Node density | 20 nodes per 2U box; 40+ rack projects | Unlimited virtual slots (shared infra) | Limited by desk space & heat | Usually fixed SKU only |
| Device model flexibility | Samsung, OnePlus, Pixel, custom lists | Fixed cloud device profiles | Whatever phones you already own | Often single-model bundles |
| ADB / automation | Native USB paths; vendor-neutral toolchain | Vendor API / remote session limits | Unstable multi-port hubs | May bundle proprietary software lock-in |
| Pricing transparency | Reference USD on site + volume quotes | Subscription per instance/month | Hidden ops cost (power, labor, failures) | Opaque markup on same chassis |
| International shipping | DHL/FedEx/UPS + sea freight from China | Instant cloud access | Not applicable | Varies; may not export directly |
| Support channel | Telegram / WhatsApp / email sales | Ticket-based SaaS support | Self-support only | Middleman relay |
Factory sales · Guangzhou, China
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