iBall Andi 4.5K6 Mobile Price List in India

Features and Specifications

The iBall Andi 4.5K6 features a 4.5inch IPS qHD capacitive touch screen display with a max resolution of 960x540 pixels. The display manages 16million colors and has a good PPI (Pixel Per Inch) of 245. It sports a 1.3Ghz Dual Core Cortex A7 processor and 1GB RAM to ensure smooth performance. Dual sim functionality exists on the handset with both 2G and 3G networks supported doing away with the need to carry two spate phones for two sims. An internal memory of 4GB is included with expandable memory available in the form of a MicroSD slot capable of utilizing memory cards up to a max of 32GB capacity. The OS is Android’s v4.2.2 Jelly Bean and offers all the features android users are already familiar with.

Design and Quality

The handset features large bezels which take away from its beauty especially as most phone makers are going for slimmer bezels to make their devices look more appealing. The design reminds one of the old touch screen phone when android was a newcomer in the market. A flat front surface, rounded corners and curved back give it the classic bar look. The phone is available in black and white and uses strong plastic for its body. The camera, led flash and loudspeaker are all located at the top rear of the phone with an ‘Andi 4.5K6’ logo in the middle and ‘iBall’ logo at the bottom.

OS and Tech

The iBall Andi 4.5K6 uses the Jelly Bean version of the Android OS which is v4.2.2. Android is the world’s most popular OS with a huge library of apps and games available on the online play store. Using a Gmail account the user can sync their information and media from the phone to the email account. The handset also includes a host of sensors like magnetic, Light, G sensor and Proximity. Internet connectivity features are multiple with GPRS, EDGE, 3G and WiFi capability while other connectivity features like Bluetooth, USB and GPS are also included.

Camera and Multimedia

An 8 Megapixel camera with LED flash is what the iBall Andi 4.5K6 features with video recording enabled. The rear camera also has autofocus leading to an easier photo taking experience for the user. The VGA front camera can be used to take pictures or video chat if the appropriate app is used. The phone comes with a free handsfree set that can be used with the 3.5mm audio port to listen to music or watch videos as the phone supports a variety of formats. The user can also download other multimedia apps from the play store to make use of other formats that the phone’s built-in apps don’t support. An FM radio feature with the ability to record whatever you are listening to is included in the phone.

Battery and Memory

At 1600mAh the battery life isn’t the longest in today’s mobile phones but it does manage to give an adequate usage time before the next charge is needed. Using apps meant for prolonging battery life the user can coax a few more hours of battery life out of the phone as well. The built in memory of 4GB is enough for most apps and games. Multimedia such as music and videos would be better saved on the MicroSD card (up to 32GB is supported). 1GB of RAM is enough to ensure smooth performance especially since Jelly Bean if not one of Android’s more memory hungry versions.

Pros and Cons

For Pros:

·         Good build quality

·         Dual Sim

·         Lightweight

·         Classic design

·         1 GB RAM

·         Low price

For Cons:

·         Not full HD screen

·         Battery Life

·         Classic design with big bezels might not appeal to many

Verdict

Dual sims are a dime a dozen in the local market and many sport the same specs & price point. The iBall Andi 4.5K6 strives to look different with its classic candy bar design and does the trick. It offers 1GB of RAM with Jelly Bean Android OS which isn’t the newest but honestly if anyone is buying a phone for this price they wouldn’t expect the latest version of Android anyway. An 8MP camera rounds it up for this phone as a nice all round package for this price range enabling it to stand with rivals such as Zen Megashot 1 and Karbonn Titanium S2+.