Lava 4G Connect M1 - Lava Launches 4G Feature Phone in India with Spreadtrum SoC

Lava International Limited, launched the very first 4G-enabled smart feature phone in India – Lava 4G Connect M1. Available at Rs. 3,333/- Lava 4G Connect M1 is a pocket-friendly 4G mobile handset for the consumers. 

Spreadtrum Communications (“Spreadtrum”), a fabless semiconductor company with technology in 2G, 3G, and 4G wireless communication standards,  announced that its LTE SoC platform, SC9820 has been adopted by Lava for 4G-enabled feature phone, Lava Connect M1. The 4G mobile handset has already been launched in the Indian market in February, 2017.

Lava Connect M1 is powered by Spreadtrum’s 28nm 1.2GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 LTE platform SC9820, supporting VoLTE and dual SIM function. It features a 512 MB RAM/4GB ROM storage, a MicroSD slot up to 32GB and comes pre-installed with Facebook Lite.

Spreadtrum SC9820 integrates 1.2GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, ARM Mali-400 MP1 GPU for 3D graphics acceleration and supports TDD-LTE, FDD-LTE, GSM modes and GPRS connectivity

Explaining a little more about the new 28nm chipset, Spreadtrum SC9820 integrates 1.2GHz dual-core ARM Cortex™-A7 processor, ARM Mali-400 MP1 GPU for 3D graphics acceleration and supports TDD-LTE, FDD-LTE, GSM modes and GPRS connectivity.

Lava 4G Connect M1 detailed specifications

GENERAL

Release date	February 2017
Form factor	Bar
Battery capacity (mAh)	1750
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black
SAR value	NA

DISPLAY

Screen size (inches)	2.40
Touchscreen	No

HARDWARE

Processor	1.2GHz quad-core
RAM	512MB
Internal storage	4GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	32

CAMERA

Rear camera	0.3-megapixel
Flash	No
Front camera	No

CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	No
Bluetooth	Yes
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	1
SIM 1
SIM Type
GSM/CDMA
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

SENSORS

if Any

No