Specs-wise, this phone packs a gigahertz of frequency in its main CPU which assures you a fluid Android experience. Likewise, this entry level phone will have a 3.2MP camera and will run with an older version of Android (Gingerbread). And to compete with local brands, it was designed to have an ample 512MB of RAM and a dual-SIM capability.
Currently, it is being offered Free with Smart Plan 349. Yet again, you can also have this handset in your local stores at Php 4,699.
Lenovo A690 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
4.0-inch WVGA (800x480) capacitive display
233ppi with 5-point multi-touch feature
124 x 65 x 11mm, 134g
1GHz single-core MT6575 processor
PowerVR SGX531 GPU
512MB of RAM
512MB of internal storage
microSD card slot up to 32GB
3.2MP fixed-focus rear-facing camera
(No LED flash and front-facing camera)
480p video recording
GPS with A-GPS support
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
microUSB v2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
Tri-Band GSM 900/1800 /1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
HSDPA 7.2Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps
3G/HSPA (UMTS 2100)
Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Li-Ion 1,500mAh battery (removable)
Freebies: Waterproof Pouch, TPU Case, Screen Protector and 4GB Memory Card
Price: Php4,699
