As part of its Launchpad program, the online retail company Snapdeal has announced the availability of a new smartphone called Alpha Feather. The phone seems focused on budget-conscious buyers who are looking for impressive specifications in a mid-range smartphone.
Appearance
The Alpha Feather smartphone is a 5-inch Android device available in black, white, yellow and pink colors. It has a Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Weighing at 125 grams, the company claims Alpha Feather to be the lightest smartphone in the world. The gadget has dimensions of 146x71x6.8 mm. It also features a magnetometer and proximity sensor. Alpha Feather is a great device to click good-quality pictures and selfies. The phone is equipped with a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, which further make this smartphone perfect for video calling and chatting.
Performance
Based on Android 4.4 KitKat OS, Alpha Feather runs on a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor. This device has 2 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. This dual-SIM gadget offers good connectivity options, including 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, FM Radio and Bluetooth. It also has a powerful 2500mAh battery that is removable and can offer 4 to 7 hours of talk time. Thus, the phone offers decent specifications for a nice performance.
Ease of use
The classic device is light and easy to handle. Its sleek and rounded-edge design makes it easier to grip. You may also find it simple to take high-quality pictures and videos using this smartphone. The display and user interface is neat and tidy to ensure smooth usage. You may also multitask easily on this device.
Quality
Under the Launchpad initiative of Snapdeal, the company ties up with entrepreneurs and new brands that can design products according to its needs. Snapdeal collects ideas from users and tries to make the products more usable for customers. While Alpha Feather has been designed per similar ideas, users may doubt the quality of this phone due to its making done by a not-so-well-known brand. Considering the phone’s innovative features and specifications, we may term it a decent quality product.
Value for money
Costing around $218, Alpha Feather seems to be a little overpriced. Some branded smartphones are available at a similar price and with slightly better specifications.
