Huawei and MetroPCS have today announced the Huawei Premia 4G, a $150 Android 4.0 experience. While it might gets knocks for running an older version of Android, the price point and no-contract availability should be enough to sway new smartphone buyers.
Hardware details include a 4.0-inch display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 5-megapixel camera. Additional features include joyn by MetroPCS as well as optional Rhapsody and Mobile Hotspot capabilities.
If interested in learning more, be sure to check out MetroPCS.com or swing by your local store. Both outlets are offering the Huawei Premia 4G starting from today, March 21.
MetroPCS Continues to Deliver Value and Versatility with the Huawei Premiaâ„¢ 4GÂ
MetroPCS’ second Huawei 4G LTE smartphone packs high performance and design into affordable package
DALLAS (March 21, 2013) – MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, are giving consumers another great option to keep up with friends and family with a new powerful, yet affordable, 4GLTE smartphone – the Huawei Premia™ 4G – available for only $149.
This latest addition to MetroPCS’ extensive lineup of 4GLTE smartphones includes all the features for an exceptional mobile experience, including:
- 4.0-inch Corning Gorilla Glassâ„¢ screen displays a crystal-clear picture
- 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM for effortless multitasking
- 5.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with rear-facing LED flash for improved pictures
- Video recording and playback to capture life’s special moments
- Android 4.0 operating system (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- joyn™ by MetroPCS capability delivers a unified and intuitive way to communicate and share with friends and family with enriched services like video calling and Wi-Fi calling, integrated instant messaging or chat, image, video and file sharing. The official joyn app can be downloaded via Google Play and the @metro App Store™ and is included with any 4G LTE rate plan.
MetroPCS offers consumers unmatched value when pairing the Premia 4G with any of the simplified 4GLTE rate plans, which begin at $40 per month and offer unlimited talk, text and data – all applicable taxes and regulatory-fees included. Great services like MetroPCS 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot and Rhapsody unlimited on-demand music are available for low additional monthly charges, with Rhapsody offered at the best deal in town for just $5 per month.
The Huawei Premia 4G is available in stores and online beginning today.