Obi S451 Falcon
Obi S451 Falcon Mobile Price in India
Features & Specifications
The Obi S451 Falcon was launched in October 2014 and it comes with a 4.5inch 540x960 display screen. The smartphone is powered by 1.3GHz processor and it has 1GB RAM. It also sports 8MP auto focus rear rotating camera with LED flash. The front camera is also 8MP and it gives a good quality selfies. The rotating camera makes this device unique among other devices. The OS is running on Android 4.4 and it’s pretty smooth with no lagging issue or what so ever. The dual SIM support device has an excellent battery life of 2200mAh which ensures that you will not need to recharge your battery for a day even if you are using it on 3G network.
Design and Quality
The feather light weight of the device is almost unbelievable for a 4.5 inch screen. It weighs just 136 gram and the screen gives you above normal resolution of qHD, IPS 960x540 Pixels. The unique feature of this device is its sleek design and the rotational camera. By moving the camera angles you can take photos and videos from more than a dozen dimensions. The plastic back cover did give a Micromax handset feeling but it does not feel cheap when you actually hold it.
OS and Tech
The Obi S451 Falcon runs on Android 4.4 and is powered by 1.3HHz Dual-core Processor. So, you will not face problem while playing videos, browsing and online games. The 1GB RAM is good enough for this price range while 4GB Internal is enough for an average user. Please note 1.27GB of the 4GB is set aside for user data and the rest is used up by the factory installed apps and system. You will also appreciate that the Dual SIM spot has one for micro SIM and the other for a normal SIM. The device besides being 3G enabled also sports Bluetooth 3.0 for faster file transfer.
Camera and Multimedia
Both the Primary and the Front Camera is 8 MP and the qualities of photos are cool if not amazing. In short, the photos taken with this phone are like any normal point and shoot camera. Its rotational camera can also record video on Auto Focus Mode. There are also other features like HDR Mode, Multi Shot, Face Detection and Photo CLI you can play with it. In terms of multimedia, the device has a cool default Music Player, Video Player and an FM to keep you company and entertained.
Battery and Memory
The phone comes packed with a powerful 2200 mAh. It will give you a talk time of up to 8 hours and a standby time of up to 230 hours. Tests have confirmed that the average video and game playing time is 5-7 hours non-stop. So, you have ample time until the battery runs out. You can watch at least two full Bollywood movies. In terms of storage memory, it has 4GB Internal which is expandable up to 32 GB via a microSD card. So, if you need more space, simply get hold of any card and save those sweet memories.
Pros and Cons
For Pros:
· Beautiful and unique design
· Rotational camera stands out
· Good battery life
· Clear voice during calls
· Removable battery
For Cons:
· Price is the issue
· Many known brand competitors
Verdict:
This mid-range segment for mobile phone industry is where the toughest battles are fought by all minor and major players.However, if you are one of those phone enthusiasts who want to lay your hands on new phones in the market, go for it. It will not disappoint you much.