While we at GizChina have been drooling over the prospect of a $50 phone from JiaYu, the Ā F1, another prominent maker has allegedly shown similar intent.
We’re talking about makers of the well-received Moto X, Motorola. According to TrustedReviews, MotorolaĀ CEO Dennis Woodside pretty much confirmed plans for a $50 smartphone, making the affordable Moto G seem like a luxury.
In much of the world $179 (for a Moto G) is a lot of money so thereās a big market at a price point of less than $179,ā the Motorol CEO says, āWeāre going to look at that and just delivering on that value promise is super important. I mean why canāt these devices be $50? Thereās no reason that canāt happen so weāre going to push that,
As you would expect, Woodside did not divulge any details about this project. A $50 phone might be a game-changer for the company, especially in developing markets where the budget smartphone segment is largely hogged by domestic and re-branded devices.
