We've recently witnessed the launch of an Android phone that costs just Rs. 2,000 and it's quite likely that more will follow. Arguably, you lose much of the "smart" in smartphone when you pare things down so drastically, but it's still a step above cheap featurephones which are barely any different from what mainstream mobile phones were a decade ago.
The Maxx Power House MX200 is not a smartphone by any stretch. Its features make it most like the handsets that were common in the early 2000s, though much bulkier and with less finesse. This phone is aimed purely at those who need basic communications and incredible battery life. In our testing, we didn’t need to charge it at all for well over a week. The battery also has a full-sized USB port so you can plug other devices into it for a quick top-up. With a capacity of 5,200mAh, the MX200 will have plenty of juice to spare. Just don’t expect 3G, Wi-Fi, media playback, or anything beyond a basic calendar and FM radio.
Brand | Maxx Mobile |
Model | MX200 |
Release date | August 2014 |
Form factor | Bar |
Dimensions (mm) | 130.86 x 57.32 x 28.32 |
Weight (g) | 187.50 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 5200 |
Removable battery | No |
Colours | Black, Orange/Black |
Screen size (inches) | 2.40 |
Touchscreen | No |
Resolution | 240x320 pixels |
Processor | one-core |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 8 |
Rear camera | 0.3-megapixel |
Front camera | No |
Operating system | Proprietary |
Wi-Fi | No |
GPS | No |
Bluetooth | Yes |
NFC | No |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | No |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | No |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | No |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
Compass/ Magnetometer | No |
Proximity sensor | No |
Accelerometer | No |
Ambient light sensor | No |
Gyroscope | No |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |