World cheapest Smartphone Freedom 251 launched at Rs 251
The much awaited and most affordable Freedom 251, first sub-Rs 500 smartphone is available for registration today on its official website. The price is inevitably lesser than your pizza meal or a movie ticket. Bookings of Rs 251 smartphone is open for four days from 18th Feb 6:00am till 21st Feb 11:59pm. Only those people who have filled registration form will be eligible to buy this world's cheapest smartphone. This Android phone Domestic mobile manufacturer, Ringing Bells launched this world's cheapest smartphone (around $3.65 US) on 17th February 2016 on a event in Delhi. The phone sports a 4-inch qHD IPS touchscreen display with a resolution of 540x960 pixels.
Key Features and Specifications of Freedom 251 :
| Model | Freedom 251 |
|---|---|
| Display | 4-Inch, qHD 960 X 540 pixel resolution, 275ppi |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek processor, Mali 400 GPU |
| Camera | Rear 3.2MP ; Front 0.3MP |
| Software | Android v5.1 Lollipop OS |
| Internal Storage | 8GB, Expandable upto 32GB via MicroSD card |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Battery | 1450 mAh removable Li-on battery |
| Additional Features | 3G, Dual SIM |
| Dimensions & Weight | 155 x 79.6 x 7.4mm and 145g |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Price | 251 INR |
The Ringing Bells Freedom 251 is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB RAM. The phone packs 8GB of inbuilt memory that can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. In terms of camera, Freedom 251 features a 3.2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front shooter for selfies. The handset will come preloaded with apps like Women Safety, Swachh Bharat, Framers, WhatsApp, Facebook and Fisherman. It runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), and packs in a 1,450mAh removable battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. For music lovers, it comes with FM radio tuner. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor and multiple color options like black and white.
It will be good for entry-level smartphone users who wish to switch over from feature phones to smartphones. Besides decent specifications and low pricing, people are still skeptical about the phone in terms of company Ringing Bell's credibility whether it will be able to deliver sizeable stocks in the market on time and as per expectations. Also, there is no previous track record of the company so it is difficult to assure the quality and after-sales service of the product.
The 4 Things to remember before you buy Freedom251 Smartphone :
- Ringing Bell is an unknown brand with no track record in electronics, so it's difficult to ascertain at this point what the quality of the final product and the after-sales will be like.
- We noted other concerns with our Freedom 251 review unit, though the company later told us it does not represent the final unit that will ship to customers.
- The company says it may take up to 4 months for your unit to ship - so keep that in mind before you book a Freedom 251. Given the company's lack of any kind of a track record, there's an outside chance that it may never ship at all.
- There seems to be no kind of return policy on the website, though it does say your Freedom 251 unit is covered by a one-year warranty.
About the Company : Noida-based mobile handset manufacturer Ringing Bells Pvt. Ltd. Was established last year in 2015. It is one of the fastest growing companies in India and manufacturers affordably priced smartphones for people in India. It has a complete in-house testing set-up in India and China. It aims to provide a good quality mobile with decent features and specs to every consumer at a reasonable price. The company claims to have over 650 service centers in India.
