As reported last night, Ringing Bells indeed launched a sub-$7 phone in India, the Ringing Bells Freedom 251.
True to its name, the Freedom 251 costs a mere 251 INR or $3.6. We got all sorts of suggestions from readers when we initially wrote about this phone, but Ringing Bells somehow seem to have put together a decent piece of kit.
I know it’s the specifications you’re here for, so let’s get at it without wasting any time.
Ringing Bells Freedom 251 Specifications
- 4-inch 540 x 960p IPS LCD display
- 1.3GHz quad-core processor
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB expandable ROM
- 3.2 mega-pixel rear camera
- 0.3 mega-pixel front facing camera
- 1450mAh battery
- 3G, dual SIM
The Freedom 251 has a 4-inch IPS LCD display with a qHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor (MT6735?), 1GB RAM, 8gb ROM and a camera set in a 3.2 mega-pixel rear and a 0.3 mega-pixel front.
The phone is powered by a 1450mAh battery and is dual SIM and 3G compatible. Other radio features of the phone include WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.
The Freedom 251 will be available via a site dedicated for the phone — freedom251.com. Bookings start 6am tomorrow, i.e., 18th February.
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Not a bad piece of kit for the price of a cup of coffee, no?
Shipping Fee 150$ ??? lol
They ship it in kit, you have to assemble it by yourself!
shipping charges is 0.57 $ bro
Where can INTL buyers get it? Would pay 20$ if it includes shipping
I would buy 2 for that price!
i would buy it just for the sake of it’s price!! maybe yasir found his dream phone?
I beg to differ
because it’s not 6 inch?
No because he wants a camero with slr quality in a smartphone for the price of an onion sour pringles 😛
i would want one too
Does they ship worldwide?
seriously.. Im checking back tomorrow.. if they let me get it and the price of shipping doesnt turn it into a $30 phone, I think Im getting one.
I would take 2 for my parents to be honest, 1gb of ram (the most important thing here) at this price point is unbelievable!
My thoughts exactly…. As long as it is cheap and I can install Telegram messenger app on it it is a great candidate for them or my kid… I’ll order 3 if it is possible to order them for delivery outside of India… Any news on that?
I really don’t think it would be possible, India is like Las Vegas: “what’s there, stays there” ?
Yeah. I volunteered to help a Gizchina reader with a phone. The FEdEx and DHL guys do not ship phones. 🙁
Phones includes battery which could be a potential issue shipping. I’ve shipped batteries with Sweden Post Surface Mail with success on A-Priority post. But imagine what could happen if the battery explodes during shipping, not good. I would like a cheap phone like this too, but I think it’s subsidized for India only and I would be cheating somebody money getting one. I assume you cannot order Singapore/Sweden Post in India.
Also Indian socket is an issue 😀
the most valuable phone on the planet FACTS
Real pics of the phone
why is adcom written on the device?
idk
Adcom is a New Delhi-based importer of IT products. This particular model is listed on both Adcom’s website and multiple e-commerce websites for approximately Rs. 4,000.
Any idea if Europeans can buy it? I wouldn’t mind paying around 25$ for transport and handling, is still a good price :). Would be great for a backup phone.
Yeah, is there a way to buy it in any reseller?
We wait to release it then we will see.
woah !
I think thats ur kind of phone right? Can’t get any cheaper.
cant get any cheaper … yes , agreed.
my type of phone … nah !
I have heard of these type of phones in the past, they are usually subsidized by either the government or major corporations.
Only available in India?
To be honest, I don’t trust these guys yet. BTW, I live in India.