Google Launched Android One Smartphones

As promised, Google has launched Android One Smartphones in India today at very affordable price. The Android One Smartphones launched by Google are Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO and Karbonn Sparkle V. But before going any further let’s talk about “What is Android One?”

What is Android One?

Android One is a project by Google partnering with different OEM to bring affordable android smartphone with high quality hardware in developing countries.

Why Android One Smartphones are Special?

Android One Smartphones are basically an affordable version of nexus smartphones which comes with latest version of android and will be updated to latest version of android in the future at first. Google has promised that Android One Smartphones will be the one of the devices which will get Android L update first. Google said that every Android One Smartphone will comes with high quality hardware and will run the Android OS smoothly without any lags or hiccups.

Will Android One Smartphones launch in Nepal?

Google didn’t split out, Nepal will be one of the countries where Android One will launched but since we have an authorized dealers of Micromax, Spice and Karbonn companies in Nepal, we might expect to see these devices very soon in the market.

How much Android One Smartphones will cost in Nepal if it launches?

Right now Android One Smartphones by Spice, Karbonn and Micromax are priced at Rs. 6299, 6399 and 6499 respectively in India so they might cost somewhere around Nrs. 11500 in Nepal.

Now let’s talk about Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO and Karbonn Sparkle V. All these smartphones comes with same specifications like:

• Display: 4.5 inch IPS screen with a resolution of 854×480 pixels
• Processor: 1.3GHz MediaTek Quad-core CPU with Mali-400 GPU
• Memory: 1GB of RAM, 4GB internal Storage with microSD card slot
• OS: Android V4.4.4 KitKat (Android L update Guaranteed)
• Camera: 5MP rear camera and 2MP front facing camera
• Connectivity: 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Dual-SIM
• Sensors: G-Sensor , Proximity sensor, Light sensor, E-Compass, Gyro Sensor
• Battery: 1,700mAh battery

At the event today Google has also announced they has also partnered with Lava, Xolo, Lenovo, Panasonic, Asus, HTC, Acer, Intex and Alcatel to bring more Android One smartphones to more markets in future. With the launch of Android One Smartphones everyone is saying it’s the end of Feature Phones.

So the final question, Is it worth to buy if it launches in Nepal?

I would say yes if it launches in Nepal at around 11k price tag. With capable of running Android OS fluently and guaranteed update to latest version of Android in future, makes Android One Smartphone worth to buy. Don’t expect to play high graphic intensive games in these devices. Google made this phone for those who want a reliable and affordable smartphone also who don’t want to use a feature phone and want to try smartphone for the first time.

That’s it for now! Let us know what you think about Android One smartphones in the comment section below. JAI NEPAL