Check out Fero’s new smartphone, the ‘Iris’.
The Fero Iris is an Android smartphone that features some pretty impressive budget technical specifications with its main highlight being its Ksh. 8,999 price tag.
That said, here is what the Fero Iris has to offer.
Specifications
Display
Display Size: 5-inch
Display Type: IPS Display
Screen Resolution: 1280×720 Pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 294 ppi
Screen Protection: None
The Fero Iris has a 5-inch IPS Display with a 1280×720 Pixels resolution. The display size is smaller than the standard for budget smartphone, but I guess it’s just right if you consider its price tag.
Design
Dimensions: 144 x 72 x 9 mm
Weight: 137g
The Fero Iris features a generic polycarbonate candy bar smartphone design.
Performance
Operating System: Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPU: 1.3 GHz Quad Core
RAM: 1 GB
Internal Memory: 8 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 32 GB
The performance profile of the Fero Iris isn’t striking. A 1.3 GHz Quad Core chipset powers the Fero Iris and this is coupled with 1GB RAM.
You get 8 GB of internal storage and a micro SD slot that can support up to 32 GB of memory. The highlight of the performance profile is the Iris identification tech that secures the device.
The tech scans your Iris to verify your identity and is a helpful feature but can sometimes be gimmicky.
Camera
Rear Camera: 8 MP
Secondary Camera: 2 MP
LED Flash: Yes
You get a 8 MP for general photography and a 2MP camera for your selfies. It is therefore very interesting how the iris recognition tech works with the 2MP camera.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: 2,500 mAh
A 2,500 mAh battery powers the Fero Iris.
Extras
Dual SIM
Verdict
The Fero Iris is a great choice if you are out shopping for a solid smartphone while on a very tight budget.
Why you should buy the Fero Iris
Fantastic Price
Impressive Performance Profile
Cons of the Fero Iris
Weak Battery Specifications
Rivals
Rivals of the Fero Iris include the Infinix Hot 4 Lite (Ksh. 8,399) and Tecno W4 (Ksh. 8,999)
Price in Kenya
The Fero Iris has a suggested retail price of Ksh.8,999 in Kenya.
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