Videocon launches A27 with 4.0-inch display, Android 4.0 for Rs.5,999
03:00AM Tue 26 Feb, 2013
Indian smartphone maker, Videocon Mobile Phones has added another smartphone to its product portfolio - Videocon A27. The Videocon A27 is powered by 1GHz processor alongside 512MB of RAM. There is 2GB of internal storage on this smartphone, which can be expanded by up to 32GB through a microSD card. It is a dual-SIM, dual-Standby smartphone that runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system.
Videocon A27 sports a 4.0-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen and is powered by 1,500mAh battery. For camera there is a 3-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. Connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, A-GPS and Wi-Fi.
The smartphone is available in the market for Rs. 5,999 in two colour options - black and white. The dimensions of Videocon A 27 are 125.2mm X 63.8mm X 11mm. It comes pre-loaded with apps such as Facebook, Saavn, Fun Zone, Movie Studio etc.
Commenting on the launch, Khalid Zamir, Head Product Planning and Development, Videocon Mobile Phones said, "With the evolvement of the Android space, the consumers are becoming smarter day by day and are demanding a pertinent solution to all their everyday smartphone needs. To address the demand, and bring in an advanced mechanism of efficient smartphone experience, we have launched the Videocon A27 which affording an amalgamation of every type of smartphone needs is all set to become a pertinent answer to all their expectations. With the smartphone market of the country constantly evolving everyday and the need of the hour becoming the deliverance of a device answering all needs, we strive to create a smartphone bouquet which will bring engaged mobility to the smartphone consumers of the country. "
Videocon Mobile Phones was primarily focusing on features phone till recently and forayed into the budget Android market in December 2012 with two new smartphones, the A20 and A30. The A20 is priced at Rs. 4,999 while the A30 costs Rs. 7,299.
Videocon A27 key specifications
- 4.0-inch capacitive screen with 480x800 pixels.
- 1 GHz processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 2 GB internal storage, expandable by up to 32GB
- 3-megapixel rear camera
- VGA front camera
- 3G, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi
- Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
- Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- 1500 mAh battery
- 125.2mmX63.8mmX11mm