Idea Ultra+ and Idea FAB 3G dual-SIM smartphones launched
Idea has launched two new 3G Android smartphones under Rs. 10,000.
Idea cellular has launched two new 3G Android smartphones – Idea Ultra+ and Idea FAB – for Rs. 8,300 and Rs. 4,999 respectively.
The Idea Ultra+ is a dual-SIM smartphone powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor along with 1GB of RAM. The smartphone runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It has a 5-inch display with Gorilla Glass and features an 8MP camera with auto focus and a VGA front facing camera.
The smartphone has 4GB ROM, expandable up to 32GB via microSD. In terms of connectivity, the Ultra+ supports 2G, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 2.0. The smartphone is powered by a 2000mAh battery.
The Idea Ultra+ will compete against the likes of Micromax Unite 2 and Moto E.
The Idea FAB is an entry-level Android smartphone featuring a 4-inch display. It runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. It also supports dual-SIM, Wi-Fi hotspot and GPS connectivity. Other features of the smartphone include 4GB internal storage and 32GB expandable storage and 3.2MP rear camera with flash.
Like all other Idea 3G smartphones, the new devices also come with a special offer for Idea 3G users offering 3G data benefits of 1.6 GB 3G data and Free Idea TV for 3 months, with a pack priced at Rs. 259 for existing subscribers, and 1.6 GB 3G data and Free Idea TV for 3 months, with a pack priced at Rs. 261 for new subscribers.
Idea has consistently focussed on budget smartphones bundled with its data and voice benefits. The telco recently launched the Ultra II and !d 1000 3G Android smartphones.
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