Geotel announced the launch of the A1 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Geotel A1 phone with 4.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580M chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.
The Geotel A1 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery. The 4.5 inches phone comes with a TFT display (540 x 960 px).
Geotel A1 specifications
| Brand | Geotel |
|---|---|
| Name | A1 |
| Model | A1 |
| Release date | 2016 |
Body
The dimensions of this Geotel phone are average (5.74 x 3.07 x 0.66 inches).
| Dimensions | 5.74 x 3.07 x 0.66 inches |
|---|---|
| Colors | black, green, orange, yellow |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
System
The Geotel A1 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) 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.
| OS version | Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6580M |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 |
Display
The size of A1 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 4.5 inches phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. The 4.5 inches TFT display of Geotel A1 with 540 x 960 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Geotel 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 | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Geotel A1 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks.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 | v2.1, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Ion 3400 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. 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-Ion 3400 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 Geotel phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The A1 is a safe and durable IP67 dustproof and waterproof smartphone built for outdoor usage. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Certified IP67 dustproof and waterproof, |
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 Geotel A1, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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