Siendon's Phoenix smartphone sold out in Ghana following an initial launch of the dual SIM handsets earlier this year. Since then the company has been working frantically and local distributor, Digital Business Solutions (DBS), has received another shipment of smartphones to meet demand.
David Devine, MD of DBS said: "Its incredible. When we evaluated the Phoenix smartphone we were impressed by how it performed against leading brands. We are pleased at how it is challenging these models by having additional benefits like its dual SIM capability, 1 Ghz Processor and preinstalled apps like Skype, Whatsapp and Viber to enable free calls and texts. It has all the functions of a top quality smartphone and even boasts longer battery life than the Iphone 4.
"We tested an initial shipment of phones in stores across Accra, Kumasi and Tema and they all sold out in record time. The feedback from our customers is that the phones are fast, slick and ideal for anyone who wants to benefit from a choice of the best service and call rates by having two numbers in one phone." he added.
Phoenix is manufactured and distributed by Siendon International, a leading British manufacturer of smartphone and Internet connectivity devices. Siendon is rapidly building a reputation for placing quality above all else in developing its product range.
Phoenix benefits from a top specification 5 Megapixel camera which provides the sharpest pictures and recordings. Its Google operating system provides access to the Android App market with thousands of educational, entertainment and social networking applications. The phones have a 4.3" capacitive multi-touch screen enabling users to pinch and expand to zoom in and zoom out with ease. They offer WIFI and bluetooth and can be turned into a personal hotspot to share Internet connection with other devices or friends and colleagues. They also have a handy torch light feature.
Siendon plans to introduce a range of feature dual SIM handsets to cater for all users.
Phoenix through retailers and DBS on +233 204 779017 or email david.devine@digital-gh.com
Notes to Editor
1. Further information on this news release is available from Siendon Press Office, E: lawrence@siendon.com, T: + 44 (0) 7852 287036
2. Siendon's dual SIM Phoenix smartphone is available in Ghana from DBS on +233 204 779017 or email david.devine@digital-gh.com
3. A comparison chart of Phoenix P1 against other brands follows below
4. A picture is attached of Phoenix P1
Product comparison chart:
Features Samsung S3 Iphone 4 Phoenix P1 HTC One V Blackberry Bold 9790 Tecno T1 Rlg L8
Size 4.8inch 3.5inch 4.3inch 3.7 inch 2.45inch 3.5inch 3.5inch
3G Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
SD card Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dual SIM No No Yes No No Yes Yes
Quad Band Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Internet Access Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Email Access Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Personal Hotspot Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Camera Megapixel 8M 8M 5M 5M 5M 3M 3M
Dual camera Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Radio Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Battery Life 2100mAh 1420mAh 1500mAh 1500mAh 1230mAh 1400mAh 1250mAh
Capacitive Screen Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Multitouch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Memory RAM 16GB 16GB 4GB 512MB 768MB N/A 512MB
GPS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Price approx. USD $550 $450 $250 $400 $280 $170 $190