Vodafone has launched an Android-based 3G phone, Vodafone Smart, in India. Priced at Rs. 4,995, the Vodafone Smart runs on Android 2.2.1 operating system and is powered by Snapdragon S1 processor. The telecom operator, which previously launched Vodafone Blue, aims to target tech-savvy users, as the phone features new mobile apps, games, Internet, and social networking tools on the go. Vodafone is offering the device with a two-year warranty.
“Urban Indian youth is brand conscious and has shown a great response to smartphones. Vodafone Smart is one such smartphone with its stylish looks, smart features and a host of exciting apps and 3G connectivity at an affordable price,” Kumar Ramanathan, the company’s chief marketing officer, Vodafone India is quoted as saying.
The Vodafone Smart features a 2.8-inch capacitive touch display and a 2MP camera. For connectivity, the phone supports Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 2.1. The Vodafone Smart has just 130MB of internal storage, though the device packs with a 2GB memory card. The internal storage of the device can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. Read more details of the new Vodafone Smart here.
Vodafone is however not the only telecom operator to offer budget 3G mobile phones. Idea, another telecom giant in India, recently launched two Android-based budget 3G smartphones, Blade and id280. Back in August, MTS launched mTag 3.1 and MTS Livewire, budget smartphones under the sub Rs. 5,000 category. The launch of the Vodafone Smart can heat up competition in the budget 3G phone segment. Do you also think the same? Let us know in the comments section below:
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