Well we are little bit disappointed to know Huawei IDEOS is not a sub 8K android smartphone, but Spice has come to make our wishes true.
Spice did a slient launch of its 2nd Android smartphone MI310 in Indian market. E-retailer Flipkart.com is selling this smartphone at just Rs 7305, while MRP is Rs 7500.
This entry level power-packed smartphone comes with Android 2.2 (Froyo), 3.15″ HVGA Capacitive Touch Screen with 320 x 480 resolution, 2MP camera, 1200 mAh battery, HSDPA (7.2Mbps), Bluetooth 2.1, aGPS, FM Radio, MicroUSB, and memory card (T Flash, Micro SD, Micro SDHC) support upto 16 GB, USB Tethering & Wi-Fi Hotspot Functionality.
Though hardware details (CPU & RAM) is not revealed, it is certain Spice modifies Android UI for best experience on this low end hardware.
Powered with Android 2.2 the phone can run thousands of applications from Android Market and apps can be installed on external storage. Spice has also pre-loaded made-for-India applications like ibibo, Nimbuzz, Naukri.com, OI Notepad, Spice Gang, and Wapedia.
The phone can be a best buy for those who are on tight budget and like to move to Android! Biggest plus point of the smartphone is Android 2.2 and Capacitative touch screen – which will give you best experience with Android!
Tarita May 25, 2011 at 10:23 am
This is good phone….i encountered some problem in getting GPRS setting but WiFi connectivity is awesome…..video quality is very good………..
kulmeet April 13, 2011 at 2:43 pm
really good buy value for money
vishal shrivastava March 19, 2011 at 2:14 pm
it has 3g ….
Sagarkinkar February 27, 2011 at 9:10 am
@Rdb
which is the lowest price
android phone in India
please tell me
mishra
Mobile February 27, 2011 at 8:56 am
@kailash The screen resolution is better than that of Galaxy Pop & Fit, and its capacitive too. I think its economically priced.
kailash February 26, 2011 at 6:55 pm
sad that no indian manufacturer like micromax, spice etc are pricing their android phones right. even the likes of huwaei, zte whose starting android phone pricing is $100 in china and other countries, are looting indian customers by pricing the same phones 50-60% more in india, without any justification.
kailash February 26, 2011 at 6:51 pm
give the specs, features and quality… the price of rs.4500-5000 is right for this phone. anything above that is over priced.
Srihari K Kolusu February 26, 2011 at 9:20 am
Without 3G…i can’t expect any mobile right now…Internel memory is 80MB, its too low. How 7.2 mbps will work witout 3G. Spice R&D people has to answer………? Price is too High…
dayle February 25, 2011 at 10:12 pm
i googled to see what are the minimum specs for froyo processor – no luck on anything there either
Amit.G February 25, 2011 at 9:28 pm
@Agnivo
wow tats really awesome man!!! then it will be the best model
Steve February 25, 2011 at 9:20 pm
does it have front cam for video call??????
Ankur Mhatre February 25, 2011 at 8:19 pm
good phone low cost great features.
rajiev February 25, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@Agnivo
sorry dear it’s not true, u can google it!
Agnivo February 25, 2011 at 8:14 pm
@Sandeep mishra
5230 has proccy of 369-434MHz and 128MB RAM running the old (now half-dead) symbian platform!
Agnivo February 25, 2011 at 8:09 pm
@Amit.G
I checked the online manual for this phone and it lists SAR as 0.66 W/KG
Agnivo February 25, 2011 at 8:00 pm
If we consider it as a remodelled Commtiva X51, it should feature a
Qualcomm MSM7227, 600 MHz CPU and 512 MB ROM + 256 MB RAM. Only speculations though…
Agnivo February 25, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Well, yesterday I tipped TT about this launch and nice to see the article come out.
I think we should bombard Spice PR dept. asking for real CPU/RAM specs. Also, it is suspected the device is made by Commtiva, like MI-300 earlier.
Would like to see some hands-on reviews; still good budget androphone!
Agnivo February 25, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@rajiev
Capacitive touch is way better than resistive and supports multi-touch too (if allowed by firmware).
harpinder February 25, 2011 at 7:17 pm
@Sandeep mishra
i agree nokia 5230 is best in sub 8k range
Sandeep mishra February 25, 2011 at 6:14 pm
I just hate spice phones because software is best by google,but their hardwares are flop very very cheap quality.if cpu is 1ghz,512 mb ram then go for it.otherwise nokia 5230 is great
Sagarkinkar February 25, 2011 at 5:27 pm
which is the lowest price android phone in India please tell me on 8983228780 this no.
Amit.G February 25, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Wow great!!! common man can afford this phone, well one draw back is these phones come with high SAR value n yesterday in Bangalore mirror news paper it was published tat using phones with high SAR value for 15mins/day will lead to hearing loss n also headache!!!
Amit.G February 25, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Wow great!!! common man can afford this phone, well one draw back is these phones come with high SAR value n yesterday in Bangalore mirror news paper it was published tat using phones with high SAR value for 15mins/day will lead to earing loss n also headache!!!
rajiev February 25, 2011 at 5:04 pm
means very slow responsive touch
Badri February 25, 2011 at 5:03 pm
same doubt even i have@dayle
Badri February 25, 2011 at 5:01 pm
What the CPU & ram specifications? nothing is mentioned in the spice site either
http://www.spiceglobal.com/SpiceMobiles/Model.aspx?id=187
rajiev February 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm
oh no it’s capacitive not resistive!means no responsive
Imman February 25, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Most of all Android Phone lack Video call Technology. Lets wait and see for Video call Android Phone around 8K.
dayle February 25, 2011 at 4:44 pm
whats the processor speed 600mhz upwards? – the spice site and flipkart dont mention it
Anand Kumar February 25, 2011 at 4:37 pm
I loved this phone. I will give it 4 stars out of 5.