Siendon has expanded its distribution in Ghana through a partnership with Vodafone to supply its handsets. The deal will offer Ghanaian's 22 million mobile subscribers’ great prices on Siendon’s dual SIM Phoenix handsets.
Lawrence Garry, Director at Siendon, said: "We aim to become a leading player in the smartphone and Internet connectivity market in Africa within a few short years. Our partnership with Vodafone speaks volumes about our ambition and the quality of our phones. Customers will be reassured that we have met the high standards demanded by a major telecommunications network as we strive to create a market for delivering quality above all else."
Customers can purchase the Phoenix dual SIM smartphone at one of Vodafone's biggest stores at the A&C Mall in East Legon as well as a range of leading outlets including Mega Electronics, A&C Mall; Mega Electronics, Osu Oxford Street; Intact International, Swanlake Road, Kaneshie and E-Mobile, Osu.
The Phoenix smartphone benefits from two SIMS, 1 Ghz Processor and is available with preinstalled apps including Skype, Whatsapp and Viber to enable free calls and texts. Phoenix has a 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 application feature.
Siendon plans to introduce a range of feature dual SIM handsets to cater for all users. Phoenix is available from regional distributor DBS on +233 204 779017 or email david.devine@digital-gh.com.
Siendon International is 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 features are available to view: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A55SHZvUIk&feature=plcp
Notes to the Editor
1. A picture is attached of Phoenix P1
2. Phoenix features are available to view- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A55SHZvUIk&feature=plcp
3. A comparison chart of Phoenix P1 against other brands follows below
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