List Of Smartphones Released By Pakistani Telcos

With the ever increasing popularity of smartphones, Pakistan’s telecommunication companies have attempted to target the entry level mobile market with the release of affordable smartphones. The added benefit of owning these devices apart from their affordable price tag is the free data + voice bundles that accompany them. We will be listing the specifications of these smartphones, along with the bundles that come along with purchasing one of these cellular devices. Here is the list of smartphones released by Pakistani telecoms company.

Ufone Smartphones

Ufone was the very first telco to introduce the trend of sub-10,000/- PKR Android-powered smartphones that would not only deliver an adequate level of performance according to their pricing but also feature 3G modems for users. Here is what the company is offering currently:

Ufone U5a (3G capable)

• Price: 5,999/-
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
• Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A7
• OS: Android KitKat 4.4
• Display:
  • 4.0 inch IPS display with 800 x 400 resolution
• Memory:
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Internal storage: 4GB
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32B of storage support)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 8MP
  • Secondary: 2MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11n
• Charging port type: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 1,420mAh

Terms and conditions for Ufone:

• This offer is only valid for prepaid users.
• Usage on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Line will be absolutely free for three months.
• Usage on any external link will consume data from 500MB given each month
• 500MB of data volume will be given each month for three months.
• Any other bucket can also be subscribed alongside this offer.
• if any other bucket is also subscribed then the usage of Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Line will be charged to the other bucket
• Associated bundle can be used with both 2G and 3G
• Warranty period is of six months

Mobilink Smartphones

After Ufone, Mobilink trail-blazed through the competition with not two, but a total of four smartphones (three are powered by Android) that are all priced under 10,000/- and are compatible with the 3G network.

Given below are their specification and free bundle details.

Mobilink X JF100 (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 2,999/-
• Chipset: Unknown
• Processor: 611MHz
• OS: Feature OS from Mobilink
• Display:
  • 2.4 inch with QVGA resolution
• Memory:
  • Internal storage: Unknown
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32B of storage support)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 2MP
  • Secondary: 0.3MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, FM Radio, and Wi-Fi
• Battery capacity: 1,200mAh

Mobilink X JS300 (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 4,299/-
• Chipset: MediaTek
• Processor: Dual-core 1.0GHz
• OS: Android KitKat 4.4
• Display:
  • 3.5 inches
• Memory:
  • Internal storage: 4GB
  • RAM: 512MB
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32B of storage support)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 2MP
  • Secondary: 0.3MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, FM Radio, and Wi-Fi
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 1,300mAh

Mobilink X JS500 (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 5,499/-
• Chipset: MediaTek
• Processor: Dual-core 1.3GHz
• OS: Android KitKat 4.4
• Display:
  • 4.0 inches
• Memory:
  • Internal storage: 4GB
  • RAM: 512MB
  • External storage: Yes (TBA)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 2MP
  • Secondary: 0.3MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, FM Radio, and Wi-Fi
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 1,300mAh

Mobilink X JS700 (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 7,999/-
• Chipset: MediaTek
• Processor: Dual-core 1.2GHz
• OS: Android KitKat 4.4
• Display:
  • 5.0 inches
• Memory:
  • Internal storage: 4GB
  • RAM: 1MB
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32GB via microSD card slot)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 5MP
  • Secondary: 2MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, FM Radio, and Wi-Fi
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 2,000mAh

Terms and conditions for Mobilink:

• All phones come with PKR 800 balance
• 2GB of 3G data
• JS500 and JS700 come with unlimited Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp usage for up to 4 months
• All phones are manufactured by Haier
• Phones come with 18 months warranty
• Haier will be responsible for after sale support
• Phones will be available at all service centers and franchises across the country
• Jazz X phones are not network locked

Telenor Smartphones

Telenor also caters to the Pakistani smartphone market with a total of five smartphones. Here are all of their details and prices.

Telenor Easy (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 2,590/-
• OS: Java
• Display:
  • 2.8 inches
• Memory:
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32GB via microSD card slot)
• Camera: Yes
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, and FM Radio
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 1,200mAh

Telenor Smart Mini (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 4,490/-
• Chipset: Spreadturm SC7731
• Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7
• OS: Android KitKat 4.4
• Display:
  • 3.5 inch TFT display with 480 x 320 resolution
• Memory:
  • Internal storage: 4GB
  • RAM: 512MB
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32GB via microSD card slot)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 2MP
  • Secondary: 0.3MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, FM Radio, and Wi-Fi
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 1,350mAh

Telenor Smart 3G (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 5,990/-
• Processor: Dual-core 1.2GHz
• OS: Android KitKat 4.4
• Display:
  • 4.0 inches
• Memory:
  • Internal storage: 4GB
  • RAM: 512MB
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32GB via microSD card slot)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 2MP
  • Secondary: 0.3MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, FM Radio, and Wi-Fi
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 1,400mAh

Telenor Smart Pro (3G support with dual SIM compatibility)

• Price: 6,490/-
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
• Processor: Quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
• Display:
  • 4.0 inch TFT display with a 800 x 480 resolution
• Memory:
  • Internal storage: 8GB
  • RAM: 1GB
  • External storage: Yes (up to 32GB via microSD card slot)
• Camera:
  • Primary: 5MP
  • Secondary: 2MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, FM Radio, and Wi-Fi
• Charging port: microUSB 2.0
• Battery capacity: 1,400mAh

Terms and conditions for Telenor:

• Telenor phones can be purchased all over Pakistan from Telenor franchises, Telenor Sales and Service Centers and selected open market retail shops
• There are no additional costs
• Phones have USB data cable with a handset charger. The sales pack also includes hands-free for both handsets
• Telenor Warranty covers any software issues with Telenor mobile phones & also any dead on arrival cases. There will be a 3-month warranty on accessories
• In order to avail the additional 6 months warranty, customer has to stay active on Telenor’s network for previous 12 months from the day of warranty claim
• Telenor Pakistan’s customers can avail a balance of Rs 600 and 3GB data over the first six months with these handsets

For comparison purposes, we have managed to list all the smartphones in the table below so that you can better make your decision on purchasing that handset which delivers the best bang for your rupee.