Videocon Mobiles, the Mobile Phones Division of Videocon Industries launched their second Android 2.1 powered smartphone V7400 in India.
Videocon launched their 1st Android phone Zeus V7500 in September last year, within six months Videocon brings its 2nd android product.Company is also offering 30 mins free local calls to any network daily for 1 year + Unlimited calls to Videocon local numbers free for 1 year bundled with the smartphone.
This offer is valid in only selected cities where Videocon GSM Mobile Services is present.Though some online sites claim V7400 is actually re-branded Huawei U8100, which was shown of in 2010 Mobile World Congress, V7400 does not have front camera for video call.
Specifications of Videocon V7400 Android 2.1 Mobile:
Dimension 107.5 mm x 57 mm x 13.8 mm
7.1cm (2.8), 320*240 pixel, 262K color TFT single touch resistive screen
Weight 104 gm
3.2MP Camera with 20fps Video Recording
Multi-format Audio Player
MP4 & 3GP Video Player
3.5 mm Headset Jack
Pre-Loaded SNS Apps
Bluetooth
FM Radio
upto 16GB T-Flash card support
3G HSDPA upto 7.2 Mbps, EDGE, GPRS, WAP
WiFi, GPS, MicroUSB
in-built wireless tethering support
Thousands of Android Applications from App Market
1150 mAH Li-ion battery
4.5 hrs Talk Time/11 days Standby Time
MRP – Rs 12,995
Package includes handset, charger, data cable, handsfree kit, battery, Wireless Tether Guide, Top 50 google applications guide, User Manual, Warranty Card, Service Centre Directory.
Verdict: At this price tag Videocon V7400 is considered as NOT a good buy as it includes older Android 2.1 and resistive touch screen. Micromax Andro A60 with almost similar specs is available at Rs 6500. There is no news of upgrade to Android 2.2.
It is expected that no Android 2.2 smartphone will have resistive touchscreen. Samsung has best low-cost Android portfolio including Galaxy 5 and Galaxy Pop which has Android 2.2 and capacitative touch screen. Both are priced below Rs 9,000. Samsung also have better after sales support for Android devices.
Jayakrishnan February 16, 2011 at 10:55 am
Can some explain me what is “death of 1ps/sec and birth of 0ps/sec” of vedeocon ? and how about the network of vedeocon ?
ashR February 8, 2011 at 1:57 pm
advertisement dekh tv pe fir pta chalega……….
amit February 8, 2011 at 1:03 pm
both are diffrent mann
amit February 8, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@ashR
both are diffrent dude…
ashR February 8, 2011 at 11:40 am
no both are same……
Saurabh February 7, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Who will buy this handset at that price specially where videocon mobile services are not available samsung motorola and even micromax have better offer (atleast)
Kai February 7, 2011 at 8:47 pm
At tht price i wil buy x8
Keshav Jha February 7, 2011 at 5:10 pm
@Sanjay Bafna
Are “Bye bye 1p/s offer” & “Call @ 0p/s offer” different?
Sanjay Bafna February 7, 2011 at 4:51 pm
yes, Zero P/Sec details is here –> http://telecomtalk.info/videocon-extends-zero-paisa-offer-on-5-new-mobile-phones/55530/
Keshav Jha February 7, 2011 at 4:47 pm
“Bye bye 1p/s” offer of Videocon is infact:—
Call @ 0p/s offer. Company is giving add about the bundled free minutes & onnet free calls with its mobiles.
Manoj Abhigyan February 7, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Thanks Abhijit…!
Manoj Abhigyan February 7, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Thanks Abhijith…!
Kanwar February 7, 2011 at 3:34 pm
The Videocon V7400 is for 8990/- and not as stated above. (company MRP Price)
Mohit February 7, 2011 at 3:27 pm
@rohan Its a network Independent handset. USB teethring speed is pretty good, gives upto 7.1 Mbps with 3G. The best part is that it acts as a wi-fi router as well.
Abhijith February 7, 2011 at 3:25 pm
@Manoj Abhigyan
videocon giving 25p for 60sec . . Not 1rupee/4min . .
Abhijit February 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm
INnMumbai circle, Videocon is giving 25p/min plan in Rs.17/month …
And not Rs.1/4mins plan .. In gujarat circle also Videocon is giving 25p/min plan but it is at Rs.25/month.You can check this link http://www.videocon.com/wps/wcm/connect/videocon.com/videocon/home/gujarat/vofferings/prepaid/offers/pg_prepaid_offers. so I think your Gujarat friend given you an wrong information..
@Manoj Abhigyan
rohan February 7, 2011 at 2:04 pm
R u using IDEOS ? Is it locked to Aircel. And can u conect to internet using using usb ?
Manoj Abhigyan February 7, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Can anyone tell me 25p/min is really 25p/min or its Re.1/4min i.e. effectively 25p/min? One of my friend in Gujarat says its Re.1/4min. Is it true?
Mohit February 7, 2011 at 1:16 pm
IDEOS by Aircel is also one of the better options, with Android 2.2, capacitive touch screen, 1200mAh battery with price of just INR 8499/- . Happy to opted for IDEOS
Saurabh February 7, 2011 at 12:44 pm
But when i contacted the retailer about videocon sim he said they are saying we will launch from last 4 months dont know when its going to launch we need it for STD for local we have 1p/2sec
hariprasad February 7, 2011 at 12:37 pm
are you sure that its life time offer?? i have heard that they give the same tariff but for 30 days only…
whats your monthly bill??
Keshav Jha February 7, 2011 at 12:20 pm
After all, 30 minute local offnet & onnet free, offer is very good. Rs 10k would be best price for this offer.
ajay February 7, 2011 at 11:53 am
hi, guys yesterday i sent a sms for porting frm my airtel no. and got the upc in a second. within 5 mins i got another msg frm airtel that they would like to contact me shortly. after a while a woman frm airtel c.care phoned me and asked-” sir we r sry that u r unhappy with us” and asked me which operator i would like to port in. i replied i would like to switch over to BSNL. for better tarrif and network. she requested me nt 2 leave airtel and promised me that a fabulous offer would be activated shortly on my no. and guys blv me the offer is A 2 A-10P(L & N) AND OTHERS 30P FOR LIFETIME. wihout any magic card or monthly rental…
jagan February 7, 2011 at 11:45 am
They have any sense?
Who would buy this phone on that hefty price. Try to learn marketing from Micromax.
I would buy if it is priced around Rs. 6500.
ARJUN CHANDRASHEKAR February 7, 2011 at 11:17 am
@Amit.G
What’s Happened to This Idiotic Videocon. Even They are running in testing mode in Karnataka. I’m really Disappointed By Them. Even Uninor is Very Serious in Their Operations. I Don’t Know whether they will Launch Their Services in Karnataka or Not?
Amit.G February 7, 2011 at 10:51 am
@Ankur
Its a Ad from videocon mobile services to use their services as they offer calls @ 25p/m whic is lesser than 1p/s tariff.
Benny February 7, 2011 at 10:40 am
For a rebranded phone i would have been happy if the price was less than 10k…
Pros:
1. wireless tethering
2. GPS and Wifi
3. Good talktime offer
Cons:
1. Android 2.1 (Bit outdated now)
2. Resistive touch screen
3. Low camera resolution for its price
Huawei U8100 retails for around 11k and i dont understand this premium pricing for the same phone.
Ankur February 7, 2011 at 10:17 am
someone please tell me wht is byebye1p……..
Nilesh Patel February 7, 2011 at 10:05 am
why do they even spend money on bringing out such crap stuff, they buy such outdated pieces for 2-3k then sell it for 12k , i wud say any person buying such a phone has to be of insane mind…
Vikas February 7, 2011 at 9:38 am
Third class rebranded chinese Phone. Dont opt this phone even Samsung Galaxy is available in less price and off-course better than this.
Siva February 7, 2011 at 8:27 am
Every phone that videocon has is rebranded.. Not even in dreams one would buy that crap for 12000.