NEW DELHI: Google has finally launched the first set of Android One smartphones that are
powered by reference design hardware and closely integrated, standardized, stock-Android UI.
While there's not much
differentiation in terms of the internals, the phones, made in collaboration with three Indian vendors - Spice, Karbonn and
Micromax, look and feel slightly different.
Micromax Canvas A1 is the most expensive of the lot, priced at Rs 6,499. Here's what we feel about the phone...
Micromax Canvas A1 looks very similar to Android One phones made by Spice and Karbonn except for a few minor aesthetic
differences. The basic design philosophy and build quality of the three phones is consistent.
Made of plastic, the phones bear a simple, utilitarian look and the focus is on making the device durable and good to hold with soft
rounded corners and edges.
The front of the phone features black plastic bezel that sports a glossy finish and a 4.5-inch FWVGA(480x854p) IPS display.
The Canvas A1 is the first Micromax Android phone to come without any hardware capacitive keys for navigation. The front
panel also features a 2MP front camera and a round earpiece.
http://m.timesofindia.com/tech/mobiles/First-Impressions-Micromax-Canvas-A1-Android-One-smartphone/articleshow/42559430.cms
powered by reference design hardware and closely integrated, standardized, stock-Android UI.
While there's not much
differentiation in terms of the internals, the phones, made in collaboration with three Indian vendors - Spice, Karbonn and
Micromax, look and feel slightly different.
Micromax Canvas A1 is the most expensive of the lot, priced at Rs 6,499. Here's what we feel about the phone...
Micromax Canvas A1 looks very similar to Android One phones made by Spice and Karbonn except for a few minor aesthetic
differences. The basic design philosophy and build quality of the three phones is consistent.
Made of plastic, the phones bear a simple, utilitarian look and the focus is on making the device durable and good to hold with soft
rounded corners and edges.
The front of the phone features black plastic bezel that sports a glossy finish and a 4.5-inch FWVGA(480x854p) IPS display.
The Canvas A1 is the first Micromax Android phone to come without any hardware capacitive keys for navigation. The front
panel also features a 2MP front camera and a round earpiece.
http://m.timesofindia.com/tech/mobiles/First-Impressions-Micromax-Canvas-A1-Android-One-smartphone/articleshow/42559430.cms
