Micromax Launches 3.14" Superfone Punk A44 With Android 2.3 For Rs 4500 | TechTree.com

Micromax Launches 3.14" Superfone Punk A44 With Android 2.3 For Rs 4500

Gingerbread-based music phone sports 2 mp camera and A.I.S.H.A voice recognition software; ships with neckband headphones.

 

Micromax has launched its lowest-priced Android thus far, the Superfone Punk A44. The USP of this phone is its claimed superior music playback and the bundled neckband headphones. Running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), this dual-band GSM smartphone is powered by an 800 MHz processor with 512 MB of RAM. It sports a 3.14" capacitive multi-touch display, with pixel dimensions of 240x320. A 2 mp rear camera with multi-shot mode is provided, but without a flash. Its 1200 mAh battery claims to provide a talk time of 4 hours. The phone has dimensions of 4.4" (l) x 2.4" (w) x "0.6 (14.3 mm) (d), making for a compact form factor. Strangely enough, while the press release claims that it's a dual-SIM phone, the product page and pictures show otherwise. I am awaiting a clarification from Micromax about this issue, and will update this information as and when it is received. Meanwhile, here are the confirmed specifications:

  • Dual-band GSM (900 \ 1800 MHz), no 3G support.
  • Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) with support for Google Play, 800 MHz CPU with 512 MB RAM.
  • 3.14" capacitive multi-touch screen.
  • 170 MB internal storage, 32 GB microSD card slot.
  • 2 mp camera with multi-shot and night modes.
  • FM radio, audio and video player, accelerometer.
  • Bluetooth 2.0, GPRS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
  • Micro-USB 2.0 port, 3.5 mm jack.
  • Neckband headphones.
  • 4.4" (l) x 2.4" (w) x "0.6 (14.3 mm) (d).
  • 1200 mAh battery with 4 hours talk time and 223 hours standby time.
  • Preloaded software includes A.I.S.H.A voice assistant, Facebook, Whatsapp, and TOI news app.

Like others in the series, the handset features A.I.S.H.A (Artificial Intelligence Speech Handset Assistant), which is akin to Apple’s Siri. You can use it to send messages, make calls, update your social network status, or even perform web searches, all just by using your voice. No mention has been made of the internal storage, so you'll most likely need to make use of the external microSD slot, which supports cards up to 32 GB. The device comes preloaded with several apps, and you can download more from the Google Play store.

Apart from the neckband headphones and the self-proclaimed "brilliant sound clarity" (which can only be tested during a review), there is nothing that really sets the Superfone Punk A44 apart from the rest of the pack. The current street price of this phone is Rs 4500, and while it is supposedly available in black and white, the online store carries only the white variant.

Micromax Launches 3.14" Superfone Punk A44 With Android 2.3 For Rs 4500


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Reader Comments (31)

badjag's picture

According to the online store where the phone is available for purchase, the internal memory is 512 MB. The link has been provided at the end of the story, but here it is again for your convenience: http://ncarry.nimbuzz.com/micromax/product.php?product_id=2056 Since the official product page does not show any specs, and neither has TOI revealed where it got the info from (an official press release has not been issued by the company), we used the only WRITTEN confirmation we could find. In any case, we're awaiting a reply from Micromax's PR about this issue, as well as whether it has a dual-SIM (again, which is not mentioned in the product page). As soon as we get an update, we'll modify the story.

Submitted by Badri 'BADJAG' Narayan on
badjag's picture

No, it does not have the required high-end GPU to run these games. This is just a basic smartphone with a full touch interface that will play music, movies, and light casual games. If you want a phone that can handle HD games, try the Sony Xperia Sola, which is described here: http://www.techtree.com/content/features/1403/a-smartphone-buyers-guide-for-android-fanboys.html

Submitted by Badri 'BADJAG' Narayan on
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Since this is essentially a music smartphone, don't expect to see too many apps. As far as I can tell, there aren't any preloaded games, so you will have to download them from the Google Play store.

Submitted by Badri 'BADJAG' Narayan on
jayesh's picture

The reason for you not being able to access Google Play store using GPRS could be that either your GPRS data connection is too slow or not working.

Submitted by Jayesh Limaye on
badjag's picture

The pre-installed applications that come with the phone are loaded in the device's ROM (Read-Only Memory) and CANNOT be deleted. For budget phones such as this, you are EXPECTED to buy an additional microSD card, since the usable storage in the phone is minimal. A 2 GB card is available for dirt-cheap nowadays (Rs 200 or so), so you REALLY should consider buying one. If you're too lazy to go to the market, have the market come to you by buying online: http://www.koovs.com/women/Menswear/Sandisk/Sandisk-2GB-Micro-SD-Card-Features-Specifications-Discount-Offers-Best-Price-In-India-Koovs

Submitted by Badri 'BADJAG' Narayan on
ck's picture

Hello Jitendra, even if you delete the apps, they tend to leave quite a large amount of cache. You can get rid of it using this simple tool: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.cache .Additionally, email attachments and files received over bluetooth can also take up some storage space. Therefore, deleting messages and emails might solve your problem. However, if that doesn't work "Factory Data Reset" is the only way out.

Submitted by Chandrakant 'CK' Isi on
ck's picture

Considering your budget, the Intex Aqua 4.0 is a very good option: http://www.techtree.com/content/reviews/1961/review-intex-aqua-40.html

Submitted by Chandrakant 'CK' Isi on
ck's picture

Since we haven't reviewed this phone yet, I cannot comment on whether it's any good. Coming to your second question, Micromax has listed the "neckband headphone" as an "handsfree", therefore, I think it can be used for receiving calls.

Submitted by Chandrakant 'CK' Isi on
ck's picture

Hello Pramit, I'm afraid that it's a very common thing among the low-end Android phones. That's why it makes sense to go for a feature phone when you're on a tight budget.

Submitted by Chandrakant 'CK' Isi on
badjag's picture

Unfortunately, the only options left to you now are a factory reset, or taking the phone to the nearest Micromax service centre, which can be located here: http://micromaxinfo.com/support.php

Submitted by Badri 'BADJAG' Narayan on
 
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