Docoss outs real images and hands-on video of the Rs. 888 X1 smartphone

The newly formed Jaipur based Docoss, caught all out attention this week with its X1 Android smartphone that costs just Rs. 888, making it that second cheapest smartphone in the country after Ringing Bells' Freedom 251. However, following Ringing Bells' Freedom 251 mess, the Docoss X1 was greeted with skepticism and was reportedly called a scam.

Now in a bid to assure prospective buyers, that the X1 is a real-deal, Docoss has shared live photos and hand-on video of the handset on its social channels. The live images shows the phone pre-loaded with Google related apps including Play Store, You Tube and Google Voice Search among others.

While, the hands-on video of Docoss X1 shows the unboxing of the handset and also reveals that it capable of running apps like Facebook and WhatsApp. The box contents include a USB cable and an in-ear headphone.

Spec-wise, the Docoss X1 comes with 4-inch display, 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB inbuilt expandable storage, 2MP/0.3MP rear and front camera, 3G, Android 4.4 KitKat and 1300mAh battery. The Docoss X1 is up for order on company website and was supposed to end at 10pm today (April 29), however the bookings are still open.

Following Docoss X1 announcement, the Indian Cellular Association said that it is impossible to make a phone like Docoss X1 for Rs. 888. The association pointed out that the components required to make a smartphone, even when purchased in bulk would cost approximately Rs. 1,469, and this price does not include costs and taxes.

“Many of these components are in junk condition and there might be chances of getting them at cheap for small volumes. But even then, the bill of material would be something like $22 (approximately Rs 1,460). Normally, the bill of material would be in excess of $30 (approximately Rs 2,000) and that does not include other costs and taxes,”  said Pankaj Mohindroo, national president of ICA.

Meanwhile, Shahsi Kant Sharma, Docoss Director in an interview with Digit.in, said that the company aims to make money from affiliate marketing. “We’re going in for affiliate marketing. The Docoss X1 will have apps like Flipkart, Amazon and various other Indian e-commerce apps. Each time a Docoss customer installs these apps on their phones, we will get anywhere between Rs 22- Rs 40 for it. This is how we plan to earn from this smartphone,” Sharma added. He also said that the phone is manufactured in China and is imported to the country.

Docoss is not charging buyers beforehand, and is giving the option of cash on delivery instead. Docoss is expected to start shipping the X1 from May 2. The company plans to sell 40,000 units of the phone.

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Docoss X1 launched for Rs. 888, another Freedom 251?

After the controversial Freedon 251 by Ringing Bells, another dirt cheap Android smartphone called Docoss X1 is expected to hit the Indian market soon. Docoss, a brand unheard of, is based in Jaipur, and has come out with full-page newspaper advertisements for the X1, which is priced just at Rs. 888.

In the promotions, Docoss says that it has started taking booking for the X1 smartphone on their website and a hotline number (9616003322). The bookings are open until April 29, and the brand promises to deliver the X1 starting May 2. Docoss is also accepting cash on delivery at Rs. 99 extra.

What does Docoss X81 offers at Rs. 888? The phone comes with a compact 4-inch WVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB inbuilt expandable storage, 2MP rear camera, 0.3MP front camera, dual-SIM slot, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 1300mAh battery. It run the dated Android 4.4 KitKat.

It's worth noting that the company was registered on March 2, and is barely two months old and there's no information about the owner. The company website is also not working properly. At the time of writing the company has stopped taking bookings on the website, and now says to send SMS to register. It is recommended to stay away from the deal for now.

While Ringing Bells promised to deliver the first Freedom 251 order by June 31, Docoss promises to get it delivered starting May 2. So we'll find out if Docoss X1 turns out be legit or another dud in less than a week.