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>lots of processing power >expandable storage >dual SIM cards >replaceable battery I wish we could get a phone like that in the first world... Shame the On

>lots of processing power >expandable storage >dual SIM cards >replaceable battery I wish we could get a phone like that in the first world... Shame the One's specs are actually very weak...[1] [1]http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-one-smartphones-launched-price-specs-where-buy-much-more-1465482 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-one-smartphones-launched-pr... - TBFH google should be hit for false advertising calling that CPU/memory combo 'lots of processing power'. Lots in 2003, maybe.

keerthiko 12y ago
Actual specs littered across the phone's store page on flipkart for one of the models: the Dream Uno [0]. Summary: 4.5" screen: 854x480 FWVGA 67mm x 132mm x 9.15mm GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 1.3Ghz Quad core 1GB RAM + 4GB ROM 2.27GB built-in usable storage, expandable to 32GB via SD [this storefront provides a free 8GB SD card] 2G/3G [notably seems to lack 4G?] 10/17hrs battery on 3G/2G IMO, the lack of 4G option makes this a questionable choice. Dual SIM support temptingly makes up for it though, especially as I'm being a digital nomad. [0] http://www.flipkart.com/spice-android-one-dream-uno-mi-498/p/itmdzuakgnatgyzs?pid=MOBDZUAKXJTCZAAV&srno=b_1&ref=de95e6fc-ea52-4848-ba6f-9d153134268f&otracker=ts_androidone_main_image_AppWorld http://www.flipkart.com/spice-android-one-dream-uno-mi-498/p...
RobAley 12y ago
Try the Firfox Flame. Comes with better OS as well...
matt_heimer 12y ago
> I wish we could get a phone like that in the first world... I just picked up a LG Optimus L90-D415 (refurb) direct from Tmobile for $80. The non-refurb is $100. 4.7 qHD (960 x 540) IPS Display 2,460 mAh battery 1.2Ghz Quad Core CPU - Snapdragon 400 Cortex A7 Adreno 305 GPU 1GB RAM 8GB storage (with microSD slot) KitKat (4.4.2) 5 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front I added a 32GB sd card, I wish you could default apps to installing to sd instead of having to move them (and a couple apps don't move). Really the only bad things are: a) no soft buttons, and the hard buttons aren't lit. b) no ambient light sensor. by default there is a setting to adjust brightness as specific times (which sucks). But a $3 app (Lux) corrects the problem by using the front camera when you unlock the phone.
- blueskin_ 12y ago
  >no soft buttons, and the hard buttons aren't lit Sounds like a massive plus to me. I hate onscreen buttons; a phone that has them has about the same negative added from that as it has from not having an SD card. Sometimes I play games, or use a terminal, and don't want to have my hand accidentally brush a button to close it. The display is a bit small (Samsung Galaxy size is perfect; anything below is too small and above gets unwieldy) and the cpu/memory a bit weak, but I guess it's good to know in case Samsung ever stop making good phones.

keerthiko 12y ago

Actual specs littered across the phone's store page on flipkart for one of the models: the Dream Uno [0]. Summary: 4.5" screen: 854x480 FWVGA 67mm x 132mm x 9.15mm GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 1.3Ghz Quad core 1GB RAM + 4GB ROM 2.27GB built-in usable storage, expandable to 32GB via SD [this storefront provides a free 8GB SD card] 2G/3G [notably seems to lack 4G?] 10/17hrs battery on 3G/2G IMO, the lack of 4G option makes this a questionable choice. Dual SIM support temptingly makes up for it though, especially as I'm being a digital nomad. [0] http://www.flipkart.com/spice-android-one-dream-uno-mi-498/p/itmdzuakgnatgyzs?pid=MOBDZUAKXJTCZAAV&srno=b_1&ref=de95e6fc-ea52-4848-ba6f-9d153134268f&otracker=ts_androidone_main_image_AppWorld http://www.flipkart.com/spice-android-one-dream-uno-mi-498/p...

RobAley 12y ago

Try the Firfox Flame. Comes with better OS as well...

matt_heimer 12y ago

> I wish we could get a phone like that in the first world... I just picked up a LG Optimus L90-D415 (refurb) direct from Tmobile for $80. The non-refurb is $100. 4.7 qHD (960 x 540) IPS Display 2,460 mAh battery 1.2Ghz Quad Core CPU - Snapdragon 400 Cortex A7 Adreno 305 GPU 1GB RAM 8GB storage (with microSD slot) KitKat (4.4.2) 5 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front I added a 32GB sd card, I wish you could default apps to installing to sd instead of having to move them (and a couple apps don't move). Really the only bad things are: a) no soft buttons, and the hard buttons aren't lit. b) no ambient light sensor. by default there is a setting to adjust brightness as specific times (which sucks). But a $3 app (Lux) corrects the problem by using the front camera when you unlock the phone.

blueskin_ 12y ago
>no soft buttons, and the hard buttons aren't lit Sounds like a massive plus to me. I hate onscreen buttons; a phone that has them has about the same negative added from that as it has from not having an SD card. Sometimes I play games, or use a terminal, and don't want to have my hand accidentally brush a button to close it. The display is a bit small (Samsung Galaxy size is perfect; anything below is too small and above gets unwieldy) and the cpu/memory a bit weak, but I guess it's good to know in case Samsung ever stop making good phones.