Tech

Aspera launches a GEM of a smartphone with dual-SIM and fingerprint sensor for $149

Aspera Mobile has today announced the launch of their latest smartphone, the Aspera GEM, for $149.

The phone is a step-up for users wanting to leave their old flip phone behind for a smartphone full of features. The GEM offers a 4G phone with dual-SIM, fingerprint sensor and facial recognition and a nicely sized 5.45-inch HD+ resolution display.

Aspera Mobile MD Allan Robertson explained the new entry in the Aspera range, saying
We had our new Jazz 2 smartphone targeting the $99 entry-level 4G price point but could also see a gap at the $149 price point for a model that came with full Android 9 Pie and better specifications, so that’s where the new GEM came in.

Spec wise, the phone includes a fair bit for the $149 price tag including a Mediatek Quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage which can be expanded with a microSD Card. There’s an 8MP rear shooter on the rear near a fingerprint scanner, and a 5MP front camera for those all important selfies.

Full Specs:

Display:5.45″ HD+ IPS display
CPU1.5GHz Quad Core Mediatek CPU
Memory2GB RAM
16GB Storage + microSD card (up to 64GB)
CameraRear: 8MP
Front: 5MP
WirelessWi-Fi & Hotspot, VoLTE, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Battery2500mAh battery
SIM4G Dual SIM (Micro + Nano)
OSAndroid 9.0

Robertson said
I think most people would agree they are an excellent set of features for just $149. As usual with Aspera phones we strived to offer the best value for money at the price point in terms of display size and resolution, memory, camera and processor.

The Aspera GEM is available now from BigW, Retravision, Leading Edge and BNE Express for $149. You can check out the GEM on the Aspera Mobile website.

Recent Posts

  • Tech

CMF by Nothing has launched the affordable Headphone Pro with a new sleek colourful modular design

CMF, a company by Nothing, has today unveiled its new over-the-ear headphones, the Headphone Pro.…

9 hours ago
  • Tech

Logitech announces the new MX Master 4 with improved connectivity, control and precision

Logitech has announced the next generation of its incredibly successful productivity MX Master mouse with…

10 hours ago
  • Tech

Optus holding firm with systems reviews to commence after meeting with Federal Communications Minister

Australia's Federal Minister for Communications Anika Wells today met with Optus CEO Stephen Rue, the…

12 hours ago
  • Tech

ECOVACS Flagship X11 series robot cleaners go on-sale today with new PowerBoost tech to clean your home in one go

The latest in robot vacuum tech is hitting Australia, with ECOVACS latest flagship, the X11…

15 hours ago
  • Lifestyle

ECOVACS announces the DEEBOT T80 OMNI with next-level cleaning — can confirm, we’ve used it for the last few days

ECOVACS has taken their floor cleaning products to a new level today with the announcement…

19 hours ago
  • Tech

Turn your Sennheiser HD 500 series audiophile headphones into a gaming powerhouse with the HD 500 BAM

Sennheiser has announced the launch of the HD 500 BAM, a boom arm microphone that…

1 day ago