iLand Genesys II Brings Little Improvements Over the Genesys

iLand, a local device maker, has announced the iLand Genesys II (iLand Genesys 2) and announced its launch in other African markets including Ghana. The Genesys II is the supposed follow up to the original Genesys, has almost the same look and brings a couple of minor improvements.

The smartphone is also expected to run the dated Android 5.1 Lollipop OS built sources closer to the company says its working on a new smartphone with Android Marshmallow OS reportedly called iLand Genesys + (iLand Genesys Plus).

iLand Genesys II Specifications

• Dual SIM (Regular + Micro)
• Android 5.1 Lollipop OS
• 2G and 3G Networks
•  5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display; 264ppi
• 1.3GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 Cortex®-A7™ processor
• ARM Mali-400 MP1 GPU
• Memory: 1GB RAM
• 8GB built-in storage + up to 16GB via microSD
•  8MP rear + 5MP front cameras
• Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS
• Gravity sensor, IR proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Touch sensor
•  3000mAh Li-ion Battery

Giving a verdict on the specs, the Genesys II brings a bigger screen (5.5-inch compared to 5-inch) although the resolution stays the same, and better cameras (8MP + 5MP compared to 5MP + 2MP). It is also equipped with a bigger battery (600mAh more than the Genesys)..

Seemingly available in Black and maybe White colours, the iLand Genesys II is available online on Konga and Jumia, for a price tag starting at N21,000 (about N3,000 more than its predecessor – iLand Genesys). The company alo has a branded 16GB MicroSD memory card for sale for N2,200 and Connect snap selfie stick for N1,000.