Optus has added two new, own-branded prepaid devices, both of which run Android 8.0 Oreo(Go Edition). These are the first two devices for Optus which run Google’s stripped-down version of Android, designed to run on entry-level smartphones.
While both devices are aimed squarely for the entry level market, both devices offer some quite decent specs for hard earned bucks. So lets have a look at both devices separately.
Optus X Start
The Optus X Start is a slightly smaller device to its sibling, the Optus X Spirit 2, only having a 5-inch display. The full list of specs include:
| Key Specifications: | Optus X Start |
|---|---|
| Release date | January 2019 |
| Screen size | 5-inch |
| Screen technology | FWVGA |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 |
| PPI | 217 |
| Rear camera | 5MP |
| Front camera | 2MP |
| Chipset | — |
| Core config | Quad Core 1.28GHz |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage | 8GB |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 32GB |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh |
| Battery removable | — |
| Connector | — |
| Headphone Port | Yes |
| Headphone Location | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — |
| NFC | — |
| Android OS | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Vendor skin | Android Go |
| Dimensions | 137.6 x 65.7 x 9.8 |
| Weight | 135g |
| Colours | Phantom White |
The Optus X Start is available through Optus in phantom white colour only for $79.
Optus X Spirit 2
The Optus X Spirit 2 is the follow up to the company’s X spirit from last year, but it’s now running Android Go instead of full Android firmware on it.
The full list of specs include:
| Key Specifications: | Optus X Spirit 2 |
|---|---|
| Release date | January 2019 |
| Screen size | 5.34-inch |
| Screen technology | FWVGA |
| Resolution | 960x480 |
| PPI | 201 |
| Rear camera | 5MP |
| Front camera | 2MP |
| Chipset | — |
| Core config | Quad Core 1.1GHz |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage | 8GB |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 32GB |
| Battery | 2,450 mAh |
| Battery removable | — |
| Connector | — |
| Headphone Port | Yes |
| Headphone Location | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — |
| NFC | — |
| Android OS | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Vendor skin | Android Go |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.1 x 9.0 |
| Weight | 153g |
| Colours | Dark Grey |
The Optus X Spirit 2 is available through Optus in dark grey colour only for $99
Both the Optus X Start and Optus X Spirit 2 are available now through the Optus website or through your local Optus store for $79 for the X Start and $99 for the X Spirit 2. It is also important to note that these devices are locked to the Optus network and unlocking fees will apply, which you can find out more about network unlocking here.
