FreedomPop, a network operator, has recently released a new SIM card. Along with it is also a new phone, the FreedomPop V7. Let’s take a look at this very cheap phone here!

FreedomPop launches a cheap phone to go with its SIM!

In an unexpected turn of event, FreedomPop has revealed its very own Android smartphone, the V7. It is not for free, but the price is very cheap, £59 (~RM. 320). V7 specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor, 1GB RAM and a 2,100mAh capacity battery. Those are not even the average specs, but considering the price, it seems ok. Outside, the front looks like a typical low-end smartphone, with not so impressive bezels and three touch buttons. However, the back has a sleek aluminium frame, giving a OnePlus One vibe.

V7 features a 5.0″, 720p IPS LCD display, and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. There has been no words about softwre update, and it is unlikely that it will get Nougat update anytime soon. However, the current OS is as close to a stock Android as you can get. On the back is a 13MP camera, while a 5MP shooter sits on the front. There is 16GB of internal storage, and while it can be expanded, it only goes up by 32GB maximum. FreedomPop quite clearly did not build this phone by itself, but we don’t know who the company collaborate with.

The reason for this phone to exist is to be a container for the company’s SIM card, which offers 200 minutes, 200 messages and 200MB every month at no charge. It also has four premium plans, starting from £4.99 per month. Interestingly, the V7 has dual-SIM card slot, and is not restricted to FreedomPop SIM at all. The phone seems like a marketing tool for the SIM rather than a hardware push. For now, the phone is only available in UK and Spain, and is limited in number. It is now available on the company’s website.

V7: An unimpressive phone

Generally, the V7 is rather an unimpressive phone. However, considering the price, and the SIM card it goes with, it is actually not a bad purchase. What do you think of the phone?