Videocon A26 Matte Black, 4 GB
Detailed Review
Display
You get IPS Display features in this phone along with the at par ones, enabling fine usability. The screen size is normal, but a slightly bigger one would've worked more in your favour. This smartphone has a resolution of WVGA, 480x800 pixels to offer. An approximate 4 inches of diagonal display is sported by Videocon A26.Battery
The battery of this smartphone that bids 5 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a drawback area for heavy users. The at par Li-Ion battery is featured in this device.Camera
The quality of your images and videos does not rely solely on megapixels. Depending 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. Though it's taken over by the latest entrants, yet the Videocon A26 does feature a Yes, 0.3 MP front camera; but it is meaningless spending money on a feature that might be inconsequential to you.General Features
Pre-loaded with a number of is credited with, this smartphone flaunts dimensions of 64.7x128.8x11.8. The Videocon A26 packs in numerous possesses such as Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) for the all the road warriors out there. The basic accessories such as Handset, Service Center Directory, Warranty Card, Battery, User Manual, Charger, Headset, Data Cable too is supplied along with the Videocon A26. The Videocon A26 here features a Matte Black body. Like most of the popular smartphones in the market, the Videocon A26 possesses a touch screen.Connectivity
The sim type contained in this phone is the Dual Sim, GSM, GSM, (Dual Standby). If you mostly use your device for standard purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should suffice. If you want to avoid the exuberant charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the at par 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a cellphone that's definitely up your lane. A higher network type are able to lead to increased power consumption, and you need to reflect on this while making a decision. Whether it is about standard is credited with or advanced is credited with like Loudspeaker, this Videocon A26 smartphone is crafted with all such is credited with in it. The headphone jack of 3.5 mm makes sure that the audio needs are met by this smartphone. The built-in Bluetooth in this phone allows you share files on wireless mode with supporting devices and connects you with various Bluetooth-enabled devices, including hands-free. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's instant location allows the user to stay on track while traveling. On top of the mobile data, this device have the flexibility to also be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.Memory
Even when your phone stores all your favourite songs, some change in your set playlists is always welcome , and Multimedia FM will come to your rescue. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for use as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you are able to carry your entertainment in your pocket. Only basic utilities can be satisfied with such a low internal memory. The Videocon A26 is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which have the flexibility to help you enhance the internal storage of the device. Avoid graphic intensive functions and a lower RAM should do you just fine, besides,it is a great battery saver.Performance
All the latest apps and trends will be available to you with the popular android operating system. This smartphoneruns on the Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. With a 1 GHz processor frequency, the Videocon A26 offers supreme performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would sustain longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The Videocon A26 can meet the speed requirements of most of the popular apps without any trouble. This Videocon A26 features a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Apart from efficient and advanced call management, I'd also like my smartphone to be able to perform functions like Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) and much more, just like the Videocon A26. Although the Videocon A26 might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Videocon A26, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling. Even if my travel routes, both business and pleasure, are very much known to me I'd still like the reassurance from the GPS navigation on my phone.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Videocon A26 is. I won't worry about the other features in the Videocon A26 as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this Videocon A26 will not even last me a week. The expandable memory of the Videocon A26 is a good option for me as against the high priced smartphones which come with high internal memory.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Videocon A26 is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. Reading is still fine, but gaming on a 1 GHz smartphone is really dreadful. Even the lowest graphics games need RAM higher than this. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Videocon |
| Business Features: | Pushmail (Mail for Exchange) |
| Handset Color: | Matte Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | A26 |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM , (Dual Standby) |
| In the Box: | Handset , Service Center Directory , Warranty Card , Battery , User Manual , Charger , Headset , Data Cable |
Camera | |
| Other Camera Features: | Flash Support |
| Rear Camera: | 3.2 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 0.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 |
| FM: | Yes , with Recording |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| Internet Features: | |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPRS: | Yes |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| 3G: | Yes , 7.2 Mbps HSPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | G-Sensor |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Skype , Fun Zone , History Eraser , V-Store , Hungama , Gmail , Play Store , YouTube , Google App Store , Google Play , Facebook , WhatsApp , Just Dial , Astrology , Cricket Alerts |
| Additional Features: | Multi-task , Rich Notifications , Customizable Home Screens , Resizable Widgets , Audio and Video Streaming |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | WVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 480x800 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | IPS Display |
| Display Size: | 4 inches |
Dimensions | |
| Size: | 64.7x128.8x11.8 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 5 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1800 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 4 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Processor Frequency: | 1 GHz |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Videocon A26 was its 4 inches display. The screen size of the Videocon A26 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 3.2 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. Recently, I can't imagine life without selfies, and hence the secondary camera. Clicking selfies and groupies is a favourite pastime for me and my friends. It's sometimes difficult to click selfies and groupies with the main camera, so always go for smartphones with good secondary camera. I'd like my smartphone to do all my tasks simultaneously not just perform basic functions like browsing, messaging and emails. And I won't depend upon 2G networks for that. I keep checking the GPS for new locations and traffic updates. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 4 GB internal storage of the Videocon A26 feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.