iBall Andi 3.5R
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iBall Andi 3.5R Mobile Price in India
To create a significant place for itself the Indian smartphone manufacturer iBall has launched new smartphone in the market with affordable market price. The smartphone comprised of all the technical features which every consumer prefer to have it within a budget amount. iBall Andi 3.5R has already received positive response from the market and hence the company is leaving no stone unturned for its maximised promotion.
Features and specifications
The dual SIM Android smartphone arrives with a 3.5 inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen. The device mainly works on 3G internet network but users have the option of shifting to 2G network for enjoying the services of GPRS and EDGE. Wi-Fi, USB and Bluetooth connectivity provides easy and unhindered transmission of data from remote location also. Its rear camera supports shooting videos in multiple formats while the front facing VGA camera is useful for making any video call. This smartphone allows the users to browse comfortably Google, Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp and other applications. The product provides one year warranty for the handset and six months of warranty for the accessories.
Design and quality
iBall Andi 3.5R is primarily available in black handset with smart and elegance appearance. The phone is quite light and occupies less space in the pocket. Three touchscreen buttons are placed below the display screen which is quite visible during darkness. In order to view the micro-SD slot users have to open the back panel of the phone where they will also find the removable battery. The micro USB port is placed on top of the phone for charging the battery. The hard glass cover of the phone is resistant to scratch and other damages if the phone slips from the hand. The rear camera is at the top behind the phone and the company logo is placed in the middle of back panel.
OS and Tech
Though the smartphone runs on Android operating system but it works on outdated version of v2.3 Gingerbread. 1GHz cortex A9 processor allows the users to shift from one application to another application within a short period of time. Users will not get pre-installed Android app in this smartphone and hence they may face a little difficulty in downloading and installing new applications in this smartphone. However, users will not face problems in receiving and forwarding mails because of 3G net connectivity having strong signal even in remote places. Other applications can be smoothly operated in this smartphone because of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
Camera and multimedia
Users have the option of extensive recording with the help of 5 megapixel rear camera. Users can post selfie picture in social media sites like Facebook and Youtube. They have the option of capturing photo images in any position as well as in different lighting conditions. Users have no option of video or movie viewing because of the absence of VideoPlayer. For listening songs they can use FM radio and Music Player. Users will also miss panorama, auto focus features which allow comfortable photo shoot under any condition. Users will not experience watching games and videos in HD format. Small screen size of the phone will not provide the rich experience of watching high definition games and movies.
Battery and memory
The smartphone works on removable Li-Ion battery of 1300 mAh capacity that provides 3 hours of talktime and 200 hours of standby time. The battery provides long period of phone usage to the customers even in distant places. Users can comfortably engage in online activities like e-mailing for a long period of time without charging the battery. 512 MB RAM is on the lower side and 2 GB would have provide fast downloading of multiple applications within a short period of time. Internal storage capacity of the device also does not favor huge data saving though it can be further extended up to 32 GB with the help of micro-SD card.
Pros and Cons
Pros
· Affordable market price.
· Fast cortex A9 processor.
· Elegant display surface.
Cons
· Poor RAM size.
· Absence of front camera.
· Screen size is quite less.
Verdict:
iBall Andi 3.5R comes within a range of Rs. 4,499 is expected to face some tough competitions at initial phase to products like Microsoft Lumia 435, Samsung Z1, Motorola Moto E and so on in the market.