Idea Smartphone Id 918 Black
Detailed Review
Display
With the TFT LCD display of Idea Smartphone Id 918, you get higher resolution without negotiating on the battery life. The display of this phone possesses 262 K colours. This Idea Smartphone Id 918 bids sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing experience. This smartphone presents a resolution of HVGA, 320x480 pixels. Operating the phone may become slightly strenous due to the small display size. The Idea Smartphone Id 918 flaunts a display of 8.13 cms; approximately 3.2 inches. You get TFT LCD display with this device.Battery
This device is credited with the typical Li-Ion battery. The battery bids 200 hrs of standby time on 2G network. The battery of this smartphone that bids 4 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a point of apprehension for heavy users.Camera
Recording videos has as much pleasure as taking pictures with this smartphone, given its pixel resolution of Yes, 3.2 pixels and that it equips a recording mode of Yes. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you are able to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 3.2 megapixels camera.General Features
With a moderate weight of 123 g,it pronmises to not weigh down on your pockets. You get standard accessories such as Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, 2 GB microSD Card, Data Cable, User Guide, LCD Protective File (Screen Guard), Exchangeable Cover in the box, in addition to the Idea Smartphone Id 918. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Idea Smartphone Id 918 possesses a touch screen. This smartphone, with dimensions of 58.6x112x12.1, comes pre-loaded with a number of possesses. The Idea Smartphone Id 918 here possesses a Black body.Connectivity
You get a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM, (Dual Standby) sim with this smartphone. The smartphone audio needs are satisfied by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. On top of the mobile data, this device have the flexibility to in a like manner be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location lets the user to keep up with the route while traveling. Whether it is about at par is credited with or advanced is credited with like Hands Free, Loudspeaker, this Idea Smartphone Id 918 smartphone is created with all such is credited with in it.Memory
Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. All your images, videos, music and books are able to easily be accommodated in the 32, 2 GB extendable storage offered by this Idea Smartphone Id 918; this entire space is available for storage unlike the pre-loaded internal storage. The Idea Smartphone Id 918 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which are able to help you enhance the internal storage of the device.Performance
The Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. This Idea Smartphone Id 918 possesses a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100 GHz. The typical operating system android makes sure the latest apps and trends are available to you.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
No point fidgeting with a screen that poses real difficulty both while watching videos and typing on the cramped keyboard, the portability that is offered by the smaller screen seems futile against the little value it offers with respect to functionality. Not an hour goes by without my phone ringing, that's why I always go for something like the Idea Smartphone Id 918 that has all the advanced features to ease the communication. Although I am not so much into file sharing via Bluetooth as I am more of an email guy, but it is quite essential for hands-free calling. I am constantly on the move, even if most of the travel routes are familiar, the GPS navigation in the Idea Smartphone Id 918 is quite reliable and reassuring.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
The size of the Idea Smartphone Id 918 makes it extremely portable, but with its tiny and cramped keypad it's really not of much use to me. I never let a special occasion pass by without recording it, right from cake cutting to dinner parties; and the Idea Smartphone Id 918 with good recording features is really good for me. I don't like the camera in particular, and I won't be buying the Idea Smartphone Id 918, however good the other features might be. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Idea Smartphone Id 918 with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
Although the display looks great, the tiny screen size is too awkward to please the gamer or the ardent bookworm in me. Even if your smartphone offers good amount of internal storage, extendable memory never hurts and is good to know that there's room left if you need.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Idea |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Keypad: | No |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Hands Free , Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Smartphone |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM , (Dual Standby) |
| Model ID: | Id 918 |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , Charger , Headset , 2 GB microSD Card , Data Cable , User Guide , LCD Protective File (Screen Guard) , Exchangeable Cover |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MPEG4 |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports AAC , eAAC , MP3 |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Rear Camera: | 3.2 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| Wifi: | Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes |
| 3G: | Yes , 7.2 Mbps HSDPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Gravity Sensor |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Social Networking , IM |
| Additional Features: | Idea TV , Idea Application Store , Navigation , Calculator , Sound Recorder , Notepad , Racing Thunder Game , Idea Customised On and Off Screen , MMS Enabled , Email Clients , Idea Mall |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 123 g |
| Size: | 58.6x112x12.1 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 320x480 Pixels |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
| Display Size: | 3.2 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 4 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 200 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1300 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB, 2 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) |
| Java: | Yes |
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Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
For me the 3.2 inches display is the first thing I noticed in the Idea Smartphone Id 918. I love texting and all my friends too prefer texting over talking, so I find the screen size of the Idea Smartphone Id 918 very cramped. Yes, 3.2 MP is not that great camera resolution. There are so many smartphones with better megapixels sometimes even cheaper than this phone. I love clicking pictures with my smartphone and this one doesn't seem up for it. I can now travel to almost any new place or location with the built-in GPS and it is great help during various emergencies, traffic updates or navigation issues. I always forget charging my phone so USB charging via my laptop is really a good option for me and sometimes I even use this port to transfer music and images.