Infinix Mobility and Google has announced the availability of the Android One program in the Middle East with the Infinix Hot 2. The device is now available in the United Arab Emirates exclusively through Souq.com for AED 299 (~$82). Users will also get two free accessories – Double-Side PU screen protector and Stylish Leather Cover.
The Infinix Hot 2 is the first smartphone on the Android One Program in the Middle East, the program is however already available in countries like Turkey and Egypt which the self acclaimed No.1 Middle East e-commerce retailer (Souq.com) reportedly sells to.
The Infinix Hot 2 X510 is the same with the one launched in Nigeria and other African countries but this time around the model is the 1GB RAM option. Moving to the specs, the Hot 2 sports a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz paired with 1GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage space, front 2MP camera for selfies, 8MP camera with LED flash and is backed by a 2200mAh battery. The device measures 145 x 71.86 mm x 88 mm in dimensions and supports 2G & 3G networks only.
The Infinix Hot 2 automatically enables the battery saver feature to extend battery life by up to 90 minutes. Also users would be able to see the remaining time left to recharge the device when unplugged and when charging, the estimated time left for the battery to be fully charged shows.
Like other Android One smartphones in other regions, the device runs the current latest Android OS – Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. Once the update to newer versions of Android is available, the device will be automatically updated by Google itself for about two years.
