Zen Ultrafone 701 HD

Rivals Micromax’s flagship with a better price proposition

The high-definition Canvas phone seems to be feeling the heat right now, with Zen having launched its Ultrafone 701 HD in India, slapped with a price tag of Rs. 11,999. This quad core Android-based smartphone has features that are almost identical to those of Micromax’s current flagship, and to top it off, its maker has granted it a retail value that’s much less than that of the Canvas handset. And with the latter dealing with frequent supply issues, the new phone has a good chance to gain some ground.
No e-retailer apart from Snapdeal has a listing up for it as of now. The said portal is offering it through pre-orders that can be acquired for as less as Rs. 101. Those who decide to do so shall be granted vouchers on their email ids. These customers will then be immediately notified when the phone becomes available, for them to be able to snap it up quickly. Incentives have also been declared for pre-ordering consumers. These include a flip cover, a back panel and a screen guard.


As far as its specifications are concerned, they will be of no newness to those who know about the Micromax’s high-definition Canvas offering. With a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen placed on its front panel, it boasts of a 720p resolution for its visuals. It scores a point over its adversary in the OS department, as the 4.2 version of Android Jelly Bean can be found in it, instead of the 4.1 variant which its rival houses.


Its internal aspects are dominated by a 1.2GHz quad core processor and 1GB worth of RAM. 3G, Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth are all in place, apart from a dual SIM functionally that has become a customary aspect for most of the smartphones being launched in the nation nowadays. An 8MP primary camera and a 3.2MP secondary snapper aside, potential buyers will also be able to spot 4GB of internal hoarding capacity and a microSD card slot compatible with 32GB worth of added storage.


As mentioned above, the Zen Ultrafone 701 HD has been slapped with a competitive tag of Rs. 11,999, and can be pre-ordered now through Snapdeal. A proper release date for the device is still unknown.