Wileyfox Spark
As far as custom Android ROMs go,
Cyanogen is definitely among the most popular ones. With a vibrant community
and lots of additional features, baked on top of Google's mobile OS, the
platform has been enjoying its fair share of popularity.
Let's just get one thing straight, as it
does always pop-up every time we discuss Cyanogen. We are talking about the one
made and supported by Cyanogen Inc., not Cyanogen Mod. That being said, if you
are looking for an officially supported Cyanogen device, the list is not that
long, but is now a bit bigger with the new Spark lineup form Wileyfox.
There are three new devices in the
family, all with mid-range specs. First, there is the basic Spark. It comes
with a 5-inch, 720p display and 2.5D finish, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of expandable
storage and a quad-core MediaTek MT6735 SoC. The camera setup consists of two
8 MP shooters on either side. There are also LTE connectivity and dual-SIM
support thrown in the mix. And the whole thing is powered by a 2,200 mAh
battery.
If you want a bit of extra
"oomph", there is the Spark+. It bumps RAM up to 2 GB, and storage to
16 GB. Also, the primary shooter has a more generous 16 MP sensor. Finally, there is the Spark X, which
adds a bigger 5.5-inch display on top of all that and a larger 3,000 mAh
battery. However, the resolution, sadly, remains at 720p.
Pre-orders for all three devices in
Sandstone Black or White are now live on Wileyfox's website and various other
e-tailers. Amazon will also throw in a free protective case and a free screen
replacement insurance for a year.
The basic Spark will start shipping on
July 12 and should be joined by the Spark+ later that month. The Spark X can be
expected in early August. As for pricing, the Spark units will set you back
£ 89.99/€ 119.99, £ 114.99/€ 149.99 and £ 129.99/€ 169.99, respectively.
