VAIO, the brand which was associated with Sony and was known for making laptops has now launched a Windows 10 Mobile powered smartphone called Phone Biz. VAIO Phone Biz is the company’s first smartphone to be powered by Windows 10 Mobile and second overall (first one was powered by Android).
Going by the name, it’s totally understood that the VAIO Phone Biz is aimed at business users. The VAIO Phone Biz is powered by Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor which is coupled with 3 GB RAM. The handset boasts off a 5.5-inch Full HD display with aluminium build.
VAIO Phone Biz specifications:
- CPU: Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor
- RAM: 3 GB
- GPU: Adreno 405
- Operating System: Windows 10 Mobile
- Display: 5.5-inch Full-HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display
- Rear Camera: 13 MP
- Front Camera: 5 MP
- Internal Storage: 16 GB
- External Storage: Expandable up to 64 GB via microSD card
- Battery: 2800 mAh
The unlocked version of the VAIO Phone Biz will be sold in Japan from April for ¥ 50,000 which is around $424 i.e., around Rs. 28,800 in Indian currency. VAIO will also be partnering with NTT Docomo to sell different variants of the Phone Biz. No information yet regarding its availability in other markets.
So guys, are you impressed with these specs? Would you buy a Windows 10 Mobile smartphone? Or would you rather invest in an Android for the same amount of money?