Lava Mobiles has launched 4G Connect M1, a 4G-enabled feature phone priced at Rs 3,333, reports PTI. The company claims that it is the first ever device maker in India to launch a 4G supported feature phone, which has the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) feature. The phone also supports other 2G bands including EDGE connectivity and comes preloaded with messaging apps like Facebook Lite, added the report. The new model comes loaded with 1.2 GHz Quad-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, internal storage memory of 4GB (expandable), and a 1750 mAh battery. The device does not sport a touch interface but has a 2.4-inch display with a basic resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The company added that the phone would be available for sale across retail stores and multi-brand outlets in India within a “few weeks’ time”. However, it is not clear if the phone would be available for purchase online; MediaNama has written to Lava seeking more details. No support for 3G? The report does not specify whether 4G Connect M1 supports 3G bands as well, and it looks like the company skipped including these. We have inquired about this in our query to Lava. However, if true, a device with no 3G support could be a downer to some users since 4G connectivity isn’t always reliable at particular places and as of now, only Reliance Jio has 4G connectivity in all 22 circles it operates in. Vodafone has 4G in 17 circles, Airtel has 4G in 21 circles,…
