Skip to main content

Idea launches ID 920, Aurus III smartphones

By






Idea has launched two new 3G-enabled smartphones, Idea ID 920 and Idea Aurus III for Rs. 4,950 and Rs. 6,990 respectively.

The Idea ID 920 is an entry-level dual-SIM Android 3G Smartphone, targeted at first time data users in semi-urban markets. It's powered by a 1GHz processor, has 256MB RAM and sports a 3.5-inch capacitive touch display that has a resolution of 320x480 pixels. The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which is an old version of the OS. 

It features a 2-megapixel rear camera and offers internal storage capacity of 512MB expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. A 2GB memory card is bundled with it. The phone comes with a 1400mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Idea Aurus III runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features a 4-inch TFT screen that has a resolution of 480x800 pixels. It's powered by a 1GHz processor, has 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The dual-SIM phone sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front facing camera.

Commenting on the launch, Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular said, "Keeping in mind the requirements of the fast evolving Indian consumer in the light of the ongoing mobile broadband revolution, the new 3G smartphones from Idea are priced affordably to upgrade existing 2G users to 3G. Device plays an important role in establishing data experience for the user, but currently 3G smartphones are priced relatively high in the Indian market. Idea is bridging this gap by bringing low-cost devices with high-end features to proliferate 3G among all segments of users."

"We have already sold more than 3 lakh 3G smartphones ever since we entered the devices market, a little over a year ago, leading to a rapid increase of data users to over 26 million in Q4FY13. We are confident that our expanding 3G devices portfolio will further spur data usage on our network", added Shankar.

Idea is also offering a data offer for its 3G customers with the phones. For a pack of Rs. 261, ID 920 and Aurus III users can get 1GB and 1.6 GB of 3G data, respectively, and Idea TV subscription free for the first 3 months. The 3G pack is available along with the smartphones in all Idea 3G circles.

In regions where 3G is not available, users can opt for a 2G data pack offering unlimited 2G data for Rs. 261.

The new 3G smartphones from Idea are available at all major mobile retail stores and Idea outlets across the country.

Idea ID 920 specifications:
  • 3.5-inch screen
  • 1GHz processor
  • 256MB RAM
  • 512MB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via SD-card
  • 2-megapixel rear camera
  • Dual-SIM
  • 3G and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 1400 mAh batteryIdea Aurus III key specifications
Idea Aurus III key specifications
  • 4-inch screen
  • 1GHz processor
  • 512MB RAM
  • 4GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via SD-card
  • 5-megapixel rear camera
  • VGA front facing camera
  • Dual-SIM
  • 3G and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
  • Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
  • 1400 mAh battery
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Samsung ‘Galaxy Note II Incredible Art-Piece’

By
How you could become a part of a Guinness World Record thanks to the Samsung ‘Galaxy Note II Incredible Art-Piece’ which is an attempt to break an existing Guinness World Record. At that time, over 64,000 people had already contributed with their digital arts to the world record and back on Tuesday the record reached the halfway mark as 100,000 Indian contributed to the record. The current world record is being held by the Great Britain wherein 2,01,958 people contributed to create a single digital art piece and currently over 1,28,000 artists have already contributed to the record. Anybody can be a part of this attempt to break the World Record and if you still haven’t participated all you have to do is visit the Samsung Galaxy Note II The Incredible Art Piece page, wherein you will have to fill-in your details to get started. Once you are done with it, you are greeted with loads of options and tools to choose from using which you can draw something inspires y...
2 comments
Read more

Samsung SCH-W2013 flip phone with 3.7-inch dual-screen, Android ICS announced for China

By
Back in December 2011, Samsung surprised us all by announcing the SCH-W999, a dual-screen Android 2.3Gingerbread running flip phone. And now, almost a year later, Samsung has announced the SCH-W2013 which is again expected to be a ridiculously expensive Android Smatphones . Specifications: Dual-3.7-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen Display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels 1.4 GHz quad-core processor (likely Exynos 4412) 2 GB RAM 16 GB Internal memory Expandabe to 64 GB 8 MP rear facing camera 1.9 MP front camera  Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich  OS Dual-SIM support with CDMA2000 800/1900 and GSM 900/1800/1900 frequency 1850 mAH battery Going by the specs on the interior, the Samsung SCH-W2013 is indeed a beast on-par with the Galaxy Note II and is indeed a unique but the display resolution is a setback but going by the screen size it is good enough too. While the SCH-W2013 is a good smartphone, one bad thing about it is the price tag that the...
Post a Comment
Read more