No.1
A9
From
the number of rugged smartphones released by No.1 this year alone, it looks
like the company is trying to specialize in this niche industry. However, this time company has come up with yet another rugged phone,
the No.1 A9. As you might have guessed from the different naming scheme, this
particular device caters to a whole new segment, those who would like to have a
physical keypad on the phone.
No.1 A9 brings rugged features to a phone with physical keypad. So, its
dustproof, waterproof and even shock proof to a certain extent. This means you
don’t have to worry about damaging the device in day to day rough usage. It can
take a few hits. Plus all the ports are covered, meaning it can be immersed in
water as well.
The
phone is targeted at travelers and adventure freaks who are exposed to a harsh
environment. The A9 comes with a small 2.4-inch display, with a keypad down
below. It brings the old memories of a physical keypad smartphone. The phone is
quite thick, measuring nearly 28 mm, but you will be happy to hear that it comes
with a large 4,800 mAh battery on board. So, its basically a powerbank as well,
an ideal companion for your smartphones and other gadgets during a long trip.
The
company boasts that the No.1 A9 sports excellent signal quality. You can use
two SIM cards at a time as it supports dual SIM dual standby. Another
highlighted feature of the device is that it can play FM radio without
headphones. Finally, it features a powerful flash light as well, which can come
in handy at night.
This is not your everyday smartphone. Instead, its a niche
product, ideal for trekkers, adventure enthusiasts and others who like to
travel a lot. Its a basic smartphone that you can carry around wherever you
want. The lack of Wi-Fi or GPS support is definitely a let down, but this phone
will probably be your secondary device, which makes these drawbacks acceptable.
Naturally,
being a basic smartphone, you can expect it to be pretty cheap. In fact,
according to the latest information, the phone could be priced at just US$ 45.
That’s pretty cheap for a rugged smartphone.
