A new low cost Spice smartphone has been spotted listed on online shopping website, Saholic. Dubbed as Spice Stellar 518, the phone comes with Android 4.4 KitKat Operating System and a price tag of Rs. 7,799. It has a 5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera.

Specifications of Spice Stellar 518 are -

• Display – 5-inch capacitive touch screen
• Resolution – 854 x 480 pixels
• Processor – 1.3 GHz quad-core
• RAM – 1GB
• Internal Storage – 8GB expandable up to 32GB
• OS – Android 4.4 KitKat
• Rear Camera – 8MP with LED Flash
• Front Camera – 1.3MP
• Battery – 4000 mAh

Colors Available – Black

Google today launched Android One in India. The smartphones launched are called Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO, and the Karbonn Sparkle V. They will be available on Amazon India, Flipkart and Snapdeal respectively, and in terms of pricing, the Dream UNO is priced at Rs 6,299, Sparkle V at Rs 6,399, and the Canvas A1 is priced at Rs 6,499.

Karbonn Sparkle V

Android One phones run on the latest version of Android 4.4 KitKat. They will be some of the first phones to get the new Android L release — an update that will offer Google’s new material design, improved battery life, enhanced security features, and smarter notifications.

Micromax Canvas A1

In terms of hardware, the phones feature front – and rear-facing cameras, 1G of memory, fast quad-core MediaTek processor, long battery life as well as features including dual SIM slots, a FM radio tuner, and a microSD card slot for additional storage.

Spice Dream Uno

The phones will come with headphones, USB charger and cable as well as quick start guide in the box. Through Google Play, Android One phones have access to over one million apps that allow people to message friends, make video calls, socialize, check news and weather, and play games. Google apps such as Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Search, and Google Translate will come pre-loaded on the phones.

Google Android One release date is on 15 September, 2014. The Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 is the first Android One smartphone and it is already on sale on Flipkart at a price of Rs 6,999.

Android One is a well thought out initiative by Google to partner with local phone manufacturers and make Android smartphones available to people at affordable prices while giving them power packed features. It is basically a $100 price smartphone movement but there have been reports of slightly more expensive devices coming to India with better features and more satisfaction for the user with a pure Android experience.

Specifications of Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 are -

• Display – 4.5-inch IPS
• Resolution – 854 x 480 pixels
• Processor – 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek with Mali-400 GPU
• RAM – 1GB
• Internal Storage – 4GB expandable up to 32 GB
• OS – Android 4.4 KitKat
• SIM Capacity – Dual SIM
• Rear Camera – 5MP with LED flash
• Front Camera – 2 megapixel
• Battery – 1700 mAh
• Dimensions – 67x132x9.15 mm
• Weight – 105 grams
• Color Available – Black

Spice Mobiles has launched a Firefox OS-powered smartphone, Fire One Mi-FX 1. The phone is priced at Rs 2299 and will be sold exclusively through Snapdeal from August 29.

Spice’s Fire One supports multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali. Firefox OS’s app store Marketplace will be pre-installed on the handset.

Mr. Prashant Bindal, Chief Executive Officer, Spice Mobility, said -

“With the ultra-low cost Spice Fire One, we at Spice, aim to convert the feature phone users into smartphone users, thereby, aiding them with the power of internet. This partnership with Mozilla showcases our commitment to providing the best technological innovations first hand to our customers.”

Dr. Li Gong, President of Mozilla Corporation, said -

“Just one year after the first Firefox OS device launched, Firefox OS smartphone is now available in 17 countries across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Our partnership with SPICE will be an exciting Firefox OS launch in India. Having one more strong partner as Spice, we are confident that Firefox OS devices will realize a whole new category of smartphones with affordable price. Furthermore, we can ensure every user enjoys the power of Web”.

Specifications of Spice Fire One Mi-FX 1 are -

• Display – 3.50-inch
• Processor – 1GHz
• Front Camera – 0.3-megapixel
• Resolution – 320×480 pixels
• OS – Firefox OS
• Rear Camera – 1.3-megapixel

Android One, the Google project launch low price products in India early next month. All the manufacturers Micromax, Karbonn and Spice are ready with the handsets and pricing are set between Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000.

Google is expected to roll out similar handsets in other emerging markets depending on consumer response in India. The success of Android One is critical for Google as it would help the company bring in new users to its Android platform, especially at a time when the market share of the most popular mobile operating system is at on increasing on a good graph. Android One is a reference platform that device makers can follow to develop and produce low-cost smartphones. It ensures that even low-end devices can run Google’s latest software and updates to offer uniform user experience.

Google said -

“Android One is setting minimum hardware and software standards for the three vendors, who are adding or improving upon them in future devices under the Android One umbrella.”

PwC India’s Mohammad Chowdhury said -

“The operating system on the Android One devices will be upgraded to Android L in October,” one of the people said. This upgrade will allow users to have better browsing and gaming experience at affordable prices, making the smartphones attractive buys for first-time buyers and those wanting to replace their existing phones.

Advantages of screen size and Google updates could make a difference to these smartphones offering better performance to what Indian buyers are accustomed to.”

Mozilla along with Spice Mobility has launched its first Firefox mobile OS based Spice Fire One Mi – FX1 smartphone with dual SIM support for Rs 2,299.

Prashant Bindal, Chief Executive Officer, Spice Mobility Ltd, said -

“This is a step towards enabling the dreams of the small town masses of connecting with their aspirations through affordable smartphones. With the ultra-low cost Spice Fire One, we at Spice, aim to convert the feature phone users into smartphone users, thereby, aiding them with the power of internet. Our intentions are clearly to synthesize technology and style in our products and make them available at affordable prices. This partnership with Mozilla showcases our commitment to providing the best technological innovations first hand to our customers. This joint undertaking with Mozilla is a breakthrough in product offering and a brand new concept for smartphones.”

Specifications of Fire One Mi-Fx1 are -

• Display – 3.5 inch
• Resolution – 480 x 320 pixels
• Processor – 1.0 GHz
• Rear Camera – 2 MP
• Front Camera – 1.3 MP
• OS – Firefox OS

It comes with Adaptive App Search or the Single Window Search which allows users to find all relevant information and apps available on the web together at a single click.

Intex is also looking forward to launch its first Firefox smartphone called Cloud FX on August 25. The price of Cloud FX could be under Rs. 2000.

Spice has launched two new Android 4.4 KitKat-based smartphones in India, the Stellar 449 3G and Stellar Mi-508 – priced at Rs. 6,299 and Rs. 6,249. Spice Stellar series are available from online retailer HomeShop18. There is no word on the availability of the new budget smartphones from Spice.

The Stellar 449 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, 1GHz processor, 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The Stellar Mi-508 has a 5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor, has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash an a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

Specifications of Spice Stellar 449 3G are -

• Display – 4.50-inch
• Processor – 1GHz
• Front Camera – 1.3-megapixel
• Resolution – 480×854 pixels
• RAM – 512MB
• OS – Android 4.4
• Storage – 4GB
• Rear Camera – 3.2-megapixel
• Battery capacity – 1450mAh
• Thickness – 8.7mm
• Weight – 156 grams

Specifications of Spice Stellar Mi-508 are -

• Display – 5.00-inch
• Processor – 1.3GHz
• Front Camera – 2-megapixel
• Resolution – 480×854 pixels
• RAM – 512MB
• OS – Android 4.4
• Storage – 4GB
• Rear Camera – 8-megapixel
• Battery capacity – 2000mAh
• Thickness – 9.8mm

The Spice Stellar 449 3G comes in White and Grey colors and the Stellar Mi-508 comes in Blue color. These come with a free flip cover and are priced at Rs. 4,999 each.

Spice has launched two new budget smartphones, the Smart Flo Mi-359 priced at Rs. 3,599 and the Stellar 451 3G priced at Rs. 6,299.

The smartphones are available via online retailer Saholic at a discounted price of Rs 2,899 and Rs 5,499 respectively.

Spice Smart Flo Mi-359 features are -

• 3.5-inch TFT LCD display
• 320×480 pixels resolution
• Powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor
• 256MB RAM
• 2MP rear camera with LED flash
• 1.3MP front-facing camera
• 512MB of inbuilt storage expandable up to 32GB
• Android 4.4 KitKat OS
• 1,400mAh battery

Spice Stellar 451 3G features are-

• 4.5-inch FWVGA capacitive display
• 480×854 pixels resolution
• 1.3GHz dual-core processor
• 512MB RAM
• 3.2MP rear camera with LED flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 4GB of inbuilt storage expandable up to 32GB
• Android 4.4 KitKat OS
• 1,450mAh battery

Spice on Wednesday said it will bring the much-awaited Rs 1,500-Firefox and Rs 6,000-Android One smartphones to India before Diwali.

Mozilla had tied up with Indian firms — Intex and Spice, to bring smartphones priced at $25 to India. Under the Android One initiative, Google has partnered Spice, Micromax and Karbonn from India to deliver a smartphone under $100. Both the handsets are expected to fuel further competition in the world’s fastest growing smartphone market.

Spice Retail CEO Devices T M Ramakrishnan said -

“We will have the handsets in before Diwali. These phones are designed for driving connectivity at affordable prices. We were chosen for our innovation, we are among the chosen few to work with these global giants to bring these devices to India.

Last year, our revenues were Rs 1,400 crore and this year, we expect it to grow Rs 2,000 crore (fiscal ending June 2015). We expect to grow our market share to over 4 percent from about 2.2 percent now. We aim at intensifying our customer base and build on customer loyalty. We have always strived to bring devices that are not budget heavy and we are sure these will create ripples in the domestic smartphone space.”

Spice Telecom aim at intensifying customer base and build on customer loyalty. They have always strived to bring devices that are not budget heavy and are sure about these smartphones that they will create ripples in the domestic smartphone space.

Spice has launched two new Android 4.4 KitKat-based smartphones, the Stellar 520 and Stellar 526 at Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 11,499 respectively.

T M Ramakrishnan, CEO-Devices, Spice Retail Limited said -

“We, at Spice, believe in democratizing technology and widening the product range for our customers. With the enrolment of latest technology into our products, we aim at intensifying our customer base and build on customer loyalty. We have always strived to bring devices that are not budget heavy and this certainly creates ripples in the domestic smartphone space, thus making the high end products affordable the youth aspiring big in life.”

Specifications of Spice Stellar 520 are -

• Display – 5.00-inch
• Processor – 1.3GHz Quad Core Mediatek SoC
• Front Camera – 2-megapixel
• Resolution – 720×1280 pixels
• RAM – 1GB
• OS – Android 4.4 KitKat
• Internal Storage – 4GB expandable up to 32GB
• Rear Camera – 8-megapixel
• Battery capacity – 2000mAh
• Colors Available – Black, Yellow and Red

Specifications of Spice Stellar 526 are -

• Display – 5.00-inch
• Processor – 1.5GHz Hexa Core Mediatek SoC
• Front Camera – 3.2-megapixel
• Resolution – 720×1280 pixels
• RAM – 1GB
• OS – Android 4.4 KitKat
• Internal Storage – 8GB expandable up to 32GB
• Rear Camera – 8-megapixel
• Battery capacity – 2500mAh
• Thickness – 8.3mm
• Weight – 162 grams
• Colors Available – White and Silver

Both smartphones are available in store starting today as well as Spice’s e-commerce website Saholic. Spice is offering flip covers worth Rs 500 free with both smartphones.