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Pakistan, your Android One has arrived!

Monday, July 6, 2015
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23 comments :

Unknown said...

Very good news indeed. Please introduce Android One devices in Pakistan from some renown brands as well like Huawei, Xiaomi or Lenovo.

July 6, 2015 at 7:43 PM
Unknown said...

A much needed aid. Thank you Google. Now do something to fix the capitalist prices for Internet access. Its ridiculous how high they charge!

And the fact that 3G and 4G networks are faster than DSL/WIFI is further proof of control over the market.

July 6, 2015 at 9:09 PM
The_Weird_Homosapien said...

Very pleased and might consider it over the Motorola moto g 2nd gen

July 6, 2015 at 10:45 PM
Unknown said...

Google certified hardware with an affordable price tag and updates of latest version of Android soon after they are released, thanks Google!

July 6, 2015 at 10:58 PM
Truth & Lies Of Life said...

What about the Next Gen Android One being launched later this month? Will Pakistan be getting that after about a year's wait,too?

July 7, 2015 at 12:08 AM
Unknown said...

This good news is announced by google india vice president Caesar Sengupta

July 7, 2015 at 12:26 AM
Waqas said...

thanks sir caesar sengupta
i shall purchase this mobile within few weeks

July 7, 2015 at 1:37 AM
Ali Hafeez Azmat said...

Thank you for your prompt response... wish others were such good listeners and responders.. I shall definitely be visiting the market for the purchase... it shall be a worthy addition next to my Nexus. Thanks Google!

July 7, 2015 at 4:13 AM
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July 7, 2015 at 8:46 AM
Sarmad said...

If we can get Nastaleeq script for Urdu on Android now, that would be perfect!

July 7, 2015 at 3:15 PM
Abdul-Rauf said...

Good news indeed for Qmobile and for Pakistan

July 7, 2015 at 6:25 PM
Bharadwaj Aryasomayajula said...

Even India needs 8GB internal memory Android One. Please launch the V2 soon, please...

July 7, 2015 at 11:10 PM
FAHEEM AHMED said...

please @google bring more stuff in pakistan

July 8, 2015 at 7:09 PM
Unknown said...

Is it only with qmobile? PLease make it available with better brands as well as there are many like me who are not fond of qmobile.

July 8, 2015 at 9:16 PM
Unknown said...

way to go Q mobile keep up the good work:)

July 10, 2015 at 7:47 PM
Ab said...

It will be much better if google collaborated with mediatek directly so that they could update all mediatek based devices to latest android versions rather than this Android one scheme. I know many mediatek devices are out there and their number is quite higher as compared to just android one devices.

July 27, 2015 at 3:26 PM
Unknown said...

Dear Caesar Sengupta & team,

Hope you are good and healthy.

I have some quick observations/points to share with you.

According to xda dev
ref:http://www.xda-developers.com/google-to-launch-next-gen-android-one-on-14-july/

1> Android One (1st Gen) selling price is $65, in Pakistan you have doubled the price to about $113 that is beyond the thoughts that why it is so costly in Pakistan when both countries (India and Pakistan) have mobile phone based in Chinese manufacturers.
2> The current device with this price tag is not fair enough to compete with other phone from same vendor (QMobile) and other chinese brands (Rivo, Lenovo, Huawie and so on). Except that A1 RUN on stock ROM.
3> 2nd Gen Android is already planned for India, it should be great if it was launched in India and Pakistan both (may be with little delay) as both countries are moving with good speed to adopt new gadgets.
4> Quality of QMobile (current non google phones) is not so good to be adopted by knowledgeable persons.

Hope you notice some of my quick observations.


Regards
Kashif

July 27, 2015 at 8:05 PM
Ab said...

@Kashif Surhio
Well you don't know how much taxes they are charging per unit when Importing into Pakistan.You pay 30% tax.Most manufacturers are importing complete handsets in Pakistan rather than assembling them as in neighboring India. There is also red rape involved in the process like approval from PTA, fines from Customs in the detention center.After all that they also pay for advertising and shopkeeper also keeps some money in this pocket, So it is obvious that price of phones in Pakistan will be higher as compared to India.

July 28, 2015 at 2:45 PM
E said...

1. will Qmobile also sell extra or replaceable battery??
2. what sensors are in this mobile??

@Ab
@Kashif Surhio

Tax is only PKR 500 ($4.5) on each mobile. Tax is NOT 30% on mobile phone itself who told you that? Well 30% tax is on making phones calls NOT on mobile hardware.

August 16, 2015 at 4:32 PM
E said...

"i-mobile iQ II" the Android One for Thailand, this mobile should be launched in Pakistan, this has perfect specs and price in Thailand so why not for Pakistan also ?? please do this :(

August 17, 2015 at 2:00 AM
Ab said...

@E
ask any importer or custom official.You nearly pay 30% (tax + customs) when importing to Pakistan.

August 17, 2015 at 2:19 PM
Unknown said...

@E, I know but AB is not in mood to understand. May be he is one of the employee of QMobile (just benefit of doubts)

August 17, 2015 at 3:39 PM
Ab said...

@kashif surhio I am not an employee or shareholder of any mobile brand in Pakistan. Furthermore I also wanted to import some phones from China and I asked the relavent authorities about taxes and duties they all told me the same ,if you have any doubt ask any importer you will get the same answer. You can even Google it.

August 18, 2015 at 2:50 PM

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