The Android based Huawei Mercury that has exclusively entered the U.S. through Cricket, claims to be the fastest device to have hit the carrier. This handset featuring a huge 4-inch display, operates with the help of a processor that runs at a speed of 1.4GHz.
Besides the FWVGA multi-touch display, the front panel of this Huawei smartphone dons a VGA camera that lets users engage in video conferencing with friends and family, over the internet. The back panel sports an 8MP camera with autofocus, which is capable of capturing high definition videos and still shots. The phone with 2GB internal memory is pre-loaded with the email application for consumer as well as business emails.
“We are extremely pleased to be the first carrier in the United States to bring this high quality smartphone to customers and we’re excited that we are able to offer this compelling device at a very affordable price. In addition to its big screen and powerful processor, the Huawei Mercury is packed with many great features including a VGA front facing camera and 8MP rear camera and camcorder with LED flash. Users can also enrich their wireless experience by tethering the powerful Mercury to their tablet and other devices through Cricket’s new tethering service plan over Cricket’s high-speed 3G network,†stated Matt Stoiber, senior vice president, devices for Cricket.
The 3G certified Huawei Mercury offers faster web browsing experience, while it includes communication options such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It can also act as a mobile hotspot to support as many as 5 handheld devices. Needless to say, this smartphone provides access to the Android Market and tags along the Google Mobile services which are inclusive of Gmail, Google Search, YouTube, Google Maps and more.
The Huawei Mercury price tag reads $249.99 (approx. Rs. 13,268) and it is available with Cricket’s $55 per month service plan for smartphones.
