Idea Cellular, Indian carrier, has just released a new affordable Android smartphone, the Aurus 2 with a dual-SIM connectivity and includes 3G connectivity as well. This dual-SIM handset is the first one from the company that will be running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and is powered by a single-core 1 GHz CPU along with 512 MB of RAM.
Idea Aurus 2 has a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen with superior display that supports 320 x 480 pixel resolution and boasts high internal memory of 4GB ROM along with 512 MB RAM. The device operates Android 4.1 (Jelly bean) and the interesting thins is it will be provided with Google play store. The smartphone is featured with a 3.2 megapixel camera with digital zoom and also have a front facing VGA camera to supports video calling. It is powered by 1800mAh battery and support other connectivity like GPS, 3G and Wi-Fi.
Specification and key feature:
Processor: 1 GHz Single Core CPU
RAM: 512 MB RAM.
Display Size: 3.5″ capacitive multi-touch screen with 320×480 pixel
Software Version: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Google Play Store
Camera: 3.2 MP with digital zoom
Secondary Camera: 0.3MP
Internal Storage: 4 GB
External Storage: MicroSD card support for up to 32 GB.
Battery: 1800mAH battery
Connectivity: GPS,3G, WiFi, Micro SD slot
Conclusion:
Idea Aurus 2 is now available for purchase via Indian major retailers across the country for only Rs 6,490 and with the pack you will also receive 1.6 GB of 3G mobile data and TV subscription free for the first 3 months for just Rs 261.
The 512 MB of RAM may cause some hindrance as far as performance is concerned, but since it has smaller screen pixel dimensions it may offset this disadvantage.For the price tag at Rs 6,490, a device looks expensive specially for a single-core smartphone these days. For a few hundred rupees more, you can get the dual-core processing device and that too with a larger 4″ screen. Also you can go for the tablets with 7 inch screen from Celkon and Micromax for thousand rupee more like Micromax Funbox Talk P362 with android 4.1 at RS. 7,499 INR.