Device priced at $144 (Rs. 8,999).
By Dileep Thekkethil
BENGALURU: After the arrival of smartphone brands from China, now it is the turn of Taiwanese manufacturer Verico to enter the Indian smartphone market.
The Taiwanese electronic manufacturer Verico International has launched its first smartphone called Uni SHAPE 5V3 in India. It announced that the device will soon go on sale via online retail partner Snapdeal.
Uni SHAPE 5V3, the first smartphone from the house of Verico, is priced at Rs. 8,999 in India and features a 5-inch display with dual SIM capability.
This smartphone is powered by a 1.3 Ghz Cortex A7 Quad core processor, coupled with a 1GB RAM. The device has an inbuilt storage capacity of 4GB, expandable up to 64 GB using MicroSD card and runs on the old version of Android – Jelly Bean operating system.
One of the main highlights of this new device from Verico is the “Back Touch†feature that allows users to control the smartphone single handed. Back Touch is a technology that is familiar to Oppo N1 users in India. The Back Touch is a rear touch panel that allows users to scroll, tap and click images without blocking the view of the display.
The device has a 13 MP rear camera with flash and a 5 MP front camera for selfie enthusiasts. Verico Uni SHAPE 5V3 is backed by 2100 mAh battery.
Kuldip Sengar, CEO of Verico India, said during the launch event that “we constantly strive to transform and better the lives of our customers globally, through innovative products which are backed by cutting edge R&D.â€
He added: “India is an exciting market for Verico and we feel the timing is right to enter and leverage the explosive demand for Smartphones, Tablets and related accessories. Choosing the right platform and partner is key to business success. Therefore, to launch our maiden product, the UniSHAPE5V3 smartphone, we zeroed in on an exclusive tie up with Snapdeal, one of India’s leading and well recognized e-commerce brands.â€
The launch of Verico Uni SHAPE 5V3 in the price range of Rs. 8,999 puts it in direct competition with smartphones such as Xiaomi Redmi Note, Yu Yureka, and Lenovo A6000.