Lava Pixel V1 with Android one released at Rs 11,350.

Android one, an initiative from Google to produce budget Android smartphones has not been much of a success owing to the smartphones that has been launched with almost similar specs but with cheaper prices. Now Google is here with its newest Android One bundle of joy.Google has finally unveiled its second generation Android one handset which is made in collaboration with the Indian handset manufacturer- Lava mobiles. The beginning of this month has witnessed several rumors regarding the release of the Android one device but the much anticipated release had been pushed back to July 27. The device will be exclusively available online via Flipkart from today. Priced at Rs. 11,350/- the Lava V1 will also be available via retail stores as well. The available color variants will be Gold and white-silver options. Let's see in detail what are its key specs and features.



The Lava V1 features a 5.5 inch HD IPS display with a screen resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The screen is protected against scratches by Asahi Dragon Trail which is an alternative to Corning's Gorilla Glass 3. The design has also gone through a revamping procedure as the Lava Pixel V1 features thin bezels backed by Asahi Dragon Trail and a metal rear.



The device runs on a 64-bit 1.3GHz quad-core MT6582 processor which is coupled along with 2 GB of Ram space. The Android 5.1.1 OS based smartphone features a 32 GB built-in storage and can be expanded up to 32 GB via micro SD cards.
On the camera front the Lava Pixel V1 flaunts a 13 MP rear camera with BSI sensor, f/2.0 lens, blue glass filter and an LED flash.



The rear camera is supplemented along with an 8MP front snapper along with an f/2.4 lens. The dual-SIM device bears a 2,650mAh battery. Both the SIMs notably supports the 3G connectivity. Along with 3G connectivity the device also supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG and Micro-USB.

Key Features

Display - 5.5 inches screen size with 720p resolution,
Processor - 1.3GHz Qualcomm quad-core CPU with 2 GB RAM,
Storage - 32 GB internal memory, expandable upto more 32GB with micro sd card,
OS - Android Lollipop 5.1
SIM - Dual Sim with Dual Stand by,
Camera - 8 MP Auto Focus rear facing camera with LED Flash, and 5 MP of front facing camera,
Connectivity - 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG,
Battery2650mAh Battery

Our view

The Android One initiative promises to deliver the latest software experience with this device along with the timely updates of the OS. The 5.5 inch HD IPS display screen is much larger than the 4.5 inch screen of the earlier released Android one devices. Like all other Android one devices the Lava V1 will also receive regular Android updates for two years. If we consider the available devices in the Indian market almost all of the budget level smartphones support 4G connections. The lack of a 4G connectivity might be a deal breaker for the handset.The metal on the sides and the rear might be a mighty leap for the Android One venture. Thus making the device more sleek and elegant. The thin bezels gives the phone a refined look as well. The 2,650mAh battery has been optimized accordingly for Android One thus allowing the user with 90 minutes of extra usage time.
So what do you people think about the new Android One device? Worth a buy or not?