Elephone announced the launch of the A1 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Elephone A1 phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
The Elephone A1 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2000 mAh battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).
Elephone A1 specifications
| Brand | Elephone |
|---|---|
| Name | A1 |
| Model | A1 |
| Release date | 2017 |
Body
The weight of Elephone A1 is about 5.47 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Elephone phone are average (5.57 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches).
| Weight | 5.47 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.57 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Elephone A1 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.
| OS version | Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6580 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
| Performance | AnTuTu v9: 31950 |
Display
The size of A1 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of Elephone A1 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Elephone A1 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (8 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the A1 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 2 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Elephone A1 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The A1 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 2000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of A1 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.
| Type | Li-Po 2000 mAh |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Elephone phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Elephone A1 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM, OGS |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Elephone A1, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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