Datawind Pocketsurfer 3G5 Smartphone Review

The 5-inch smartphone looks pretty and fits comfortably in hands because of its slate form factor. The sturdy smartphone is made of glossy plastic and wrapped around with chrome plating that enhances its look. It offers a sturdy grip so you can operate it with one hand as well.

The dual-SIM phone runs on Android 4.2, but you would miss the ‘Google Play Store’ as it comes with ‘slideME’ app that enables to add new apps and games after a quick registration. The app works like ‘Play Store’ but doesn’t support most of the popular apps and games. Thankfully, it supports APK files that enables you to run several apps developed on the file system.

The phone packs 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 512 MB RAM which makes it a decent performer while playing light games and using apps. It has 4 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB using the microSD card. The 5 MP camera at the rear with flash is an average performer. Daylight images are fine, but the quality is lacking in low light images. It attracts lots of noise in the snaps clicked in low light, even after using the flash. Front VGA camera can be used in daylight only, in low light it wont recognize face even.

The 5-inch display is decent to watch movies and the speakers are quite audible and loud. It packs 1600 mAh battery that can last for 5 hours, depending on the usage. While watching videos, it lasted for about 1 hours and 20 minutes.

Bottomline: A cheap 5-inch smartphone, lacks battery, display, camera and app support.

Price: Rs. 6,499

Key Specs: 5-inch display, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB, Android 4.2, 1600 mAh battery

Pros: Slate form factor, sturdy body design, APK support Slate form factor, sturdy body design, APK support

Cons: Camera, battery, display