The Micromax X259 solar phone flaunts the ability to get charged via its built-in solar panel, fitted onto the back of the device. This feature eliminates the need of plugging the phone into a socket for charging purposes. Users can simply charge it on the go, during daylight hours.
As the name hints, this handset’s battery draws power from the sun’s energy and it can offer roughly 4 hours of talk time on a single charge. For every 3 hours of charge, it can render approximately an hour or more of talk time. Additionally, its 1000mAh battery is capable of delivering a standby time of about 200 hours. This device wears a 2.4-inch QVGA screen that offers a resolution of 240 x 320p. To create extra space for content, it offers memory expandability up to 4GB.
Commenting on the device launch, Rahul Sharma, Co-Founder, Micromax, remarked, “We have been at the forefront of innovation. We have introduced many categories into this competitive Industry be it long battery life phones or dual SIM phones. With the introduction of this our intent is to get rid of the mobile phone charger by including a solar panel on the device itself.â€
A 0.3MP VGA camera is fitted onto the Micromax X259 solar phone’s back panel. Users can take advantage of the dual SIM slots to select between a range of network providers and calling schemes to minimize expenses. On the connectivity front, the device offers services like Bluetooth and GPRS. For music hours, it drags along features such as a video and an audio player. There is also FM recording capability that enables users to record tracks played on the radio.
The Micromax X259 solar phone price and availability in India have been chalked out. The phone costs Rs. 2,499 and it can be picked up via major retail stores throughout the country.
