iBall Andi 4.5 Ripple 3G Mobile Price List in India

iBall has launched a number of low and budget priced devices in the market. One of them is Andi 4.5 Ripple which has all the basic smartphone features. The Mumbai headquartered company has a wide selection of products in tablet, speakers and smartphone range.  It has experienced moderate success in the other sectors. Smartphone market has become increasingly competitive with the entry of new players. An average user is not caring about the brand but more on the specs available at lowest price. This model is targeted at low and middle income groups. It brings the best of smartphone world to the fingertips of users. 

Features and Specifications       

The iBall phone is equipped with an impressive 4.5 inch FWVGA display which clocks 218 pixels per inch. It provides decent picture quality, video quality and viewing angles to users where a lot of things almost come alive. This dual SIM phone has accelerometer, G sensor, Bluetooth tethering and USB internet connectivity. Wi-Fi and 3G facilities are also available on the device. Those on a tight budget and looking for an average priced device can invest on this model. It has more than the price range and employs an average processor for decent multitasking performance. A strong dual core processor and RAM make it compatible with low end games, apps and various multimedia files.

Design and Quality   

The device is available in gun metal, special wine and rich matt white.  A hard plastic body isn’t that slippery ensuring a comfortable hold. Speaker and front camera is located above the screen. There are three touch screen buttons at the bottom of screen with varied functionality. Volume rocker is located on the right edge while the power button is on the left edge. Rear camera is bordered by a ring and LED flash is located below it. There is also a speaker located beside the rear camera. Middle part of the rear panel shows the model name while the brand name is located at the bottom.

Tech and OS

At a budget price, the iBall Andi 4.5 Ripple comes with a 1.3 GHz dual core MT6572 chipset. It is paired with cortex A7 cores and 512 MB RAM. With an Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, customers will be able to customize a handful of apps. The Jan 2015 released phone has plenty of connectivity options allowing users to share files without any hassle. It is not pre-installed with useless apps as provided in high end and mid end devices. Low graphic games can be played on the device without any lag or clutter. Connecting with closed ones won’t be an issue anymore as the device keeps people closer. Touch screen function is smooth in the device along with a clear user interface.

Camera and Multimedia

The iBall phone has 5-megapixel rear camera which provides good quality image and video output. It comes with photo and video enhancing features to customize them as per needs. It delivers sharp images depending on lighting conditions. In the daytime with sunlight supply, the images are clear and smooth without missing a single detail. However, the same level of output is not delivered under low lighting conditions. There is a secondary front facing camera suited to making video calls and video chatting. Inbuilt and pre-installed media players can support a variety of formats without any hassle. Store and access files during outdoors or vacations for an immersive experience.

Battery and Storage

The 3G phone offers a removable battery backup of 1500mAh suitable for moderate use. It will provide a decent backup for playing games, watching videos, running apps, talking for hours, etc. With average output on 3G and 2G services, it stands tall among competitor brands which have already established a reputation to carry forward. The phone comes with an internal storage capacity of 4GB which is further expandable. Users can fit a microSD card of 32 GB for storing their choice of files and carry them to almost anywhere outdoors at will.

Pros and Cons

PROS

·         Decent screen size

·         Dual core processor

·         Expandable memory

·         Average battery performance

·         Double cameras

CONS

·         Low RAM

·         Obsolete OS

Verdict           

With a low budget price tag of below Rs 5,000, the phone will appeal to average Smartphone users. It can handle most of their basic tasks with ease. The availability in a range of colors and shades is likely to work in its favor. Student and first time users can invest on the device for average low end use. However, competitors of the device include Xolo A500L and Micromax Canvas A63.