Optus has today added another X series device to their line up of pre-paid mobiles, launching the Optus X Smart priced at the budget end of the range for $129.
The X Series, which was launched late last year by Optus after it had partnered with Alcatel (a subsidiary of TCL) consists of re-badged Alcatel devices, the Optus X Sleek is a re-badged Alcatel Shine Lite, while this latest phone is an Alcatel Pop 4+. We reviewed the X Sleek last year and found it offered premium value at a quite reasonable price, so we have high hopes for the X Smart.
So for $129, what are you exactly getting? Well lets have a look shall we? Here is the full spec rundown of what the Optus X Smart is packing:
| Key Specifications: | Optus X Smart |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 2017 |
| Screen size | 5.5-inch |
| Screen technology | HD IPS |
| Resolution | 1,280 x 720 |
| PPI | 401 |
| Rear camera | 8MP |
| Front camera | 5MP |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 210 |
| Core config | 4 x 1.1GHz |
| RAM | 1.5GB |
| Storage | 16GB |
| MicroSD | Yes, up to 128GB |
| Battery | 2,500 mAh |
| Battery removable | — |
| Connector | MicroUSB |
| Headphone Port | Yes |
| Headphone Location | — |
| Speaker Configuration | Bottom rear |
| NFC | — |
| Android OS | Android 6.0 |
| Vendor skin | — |
| Dimensions | 151 x 77 x 7.99 |
| Weight | 151g |
| Colours | — |
For a sub $150 phone, based simply on the specs, I would say its actually not too bad. The proof though of how it goes with daily usage, but that’s another whole other story.
The Optus X Smart is available through Your local Optus Yes shop or online for the price of $129 outright or $32.25 per fortnight for 8 weeks (4 fortnights) through Afterpay. A reminder though, the device is locked to the Optus network and unlocking fees apply to network unlock it. Generally though any Optus pre-paid phone could be used with other Optus providers like Dodo Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Coles Pre-paid, OVO mobile or Exeter just to name a few.
Handy little gadget.