Google has launched three Android One phones in India.
They are the Karbonn Sparkle V, Micromax Canvas A1, and the Spice Dream Uno.
Google has promised free OS updates for the phones, including early access updates similar to the Nexus devices. All three phones will receive Android L updates.
The phones have similar tech specs, and the only difference is of course their design and dimensions.The devices sport a 4.5″ LCD IPS FWVGA Display which supports a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
The phones will be powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad core MediaTek processor, a Mali 400 GPU and 1 GB of RAM. The internal storage is 4 GB in size with a little over 2 GB available for apps, but you can expand the memory with a micro SD card up to 32 GB in size.
The batteries are of 1700 mAh capacity, while the rear camera is a 5 Megapixel shooter which supports Digital zoom, auto focus, LED flash, and other features. There is a front camera of 2 megapixels for video calls, and selfies.
Read the following tables for all the information you need about their specifications.
Karbonn Sparkle V Specifications
| Operating System | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
| Display | 4.5" IPS, FWVGA (480 x 854 pixels) |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad core MediaTek MT6582 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Camera | 5 Megapixels Rear (2560X1920), Auto Focus, Lens Blur, Panorama Shot, Photo Sphere, HD Recording, Digital Zoom, 2 Megapixels FF(1600*1200)(front) |
| Storage | 4GB (2 GB user available), Expandable Memory 32 GB |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0/USB/Wi-Fi, GSM/GPRS/WCDMA, HSPA, GPS |
| Sensors | G-Sensor , Proximity sensor, Light sensor, E-Compass, Gyro Sensor |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 10.4mm |
| Weight | N/A |
| Colors | Blue |
Micromax Canvas A1 Specifications
| Operating System | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
| Display | 4.5" IPS, FWVGA (480 x 854 pixels) |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad core MediaTek MT6582 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Camera | 5 Megapixels Rear (2560X1920), Digital zoom, auto focus, LED flash, Full HD (1080p) Recording, 2 Megapixels FF(1600*1200)(front) |
| Storage | 4GB (2.5GB user available), Expandable Memory 32 GB |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0/USB/Wi-Fi, GSM/GPRS/WCDMA, HSPA, GPS |
| Sensors | G-sensor/Proximity/ Light Sensor |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 0.9 x 6.7 cm |
| Weight | 136 g |
| Apps | Amazon, Hike, Ask me, M! Live |
| Colors | Magnetic Black |
Spice Dream Uno Specifications
| Operating System | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
| Display | 4.5" IPS LCD, FWVGA (480 x 854 pixels) |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad core MediaTek MT6582 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Camera | 5 Megapixels Rear (2560X1920), Auto Focus, Lens Blur, Panorama Shot, Photo Sphere, HD Recording, 5x Digital Zoom, 2 Megapixels FF(1600*1200)(front) |
| Storage | 4GB (2.27 GB user available), Expandable Memory 32 GB |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0/USB/Wi-Fi, GSM/GPRS/WCDMA, HSPA, GPS |
| Sensors | Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Magnetic Sensor, Gyro Sensor |
| Battery | 1700 mAh |
| Dimensions | 67 x 132 x 9.15 mm |
| Weight | 107 g (Without Battery) |
| Colors | Black |
| Audio | Can be Connected to External Speakers |
| Apps | Flipkart, Flipkart Ebook, Reverie Smartpad, Facebook, Spice Cloud, Google Drive 35 GB |
Official Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X7UPR9z3OV8
The phones will be sold exclusively through three different online retailers, as well as a few offline stores. You can buy the Karbonn Sparkle V from Snapdeal for Rs. 6,399, the Spice Dream uno from Flipkart for Rs. 6,299, or the Micromax Canvas A1 from Amazon India for Rs. 6,499, or directlyfrom the following stores: Reliance Digital, Croma and The Mobile Store.
