Freedom 251 is Huge Scam:
The Real TRUTH Behind World’s Cheapest Smartphone!
Freedom 251 is a huge scam, says BJP MP Kirit Somaiya
Freedom 251 Specifications:
Display - 4.00-inch
Resolution - 540x960 pixels
Processor - 1.3GHz
RAM - 1GB
OS - Android 5.1
Storage - 8GB Internal + 32 expandable
Rear Camera - 3.2-megapixel
Front Camera - 0.3-megapixel
Battery capacity - 1450mAh
Freedom251.com
FREEDOM 251 Scam Proof:
The actual product is a Rebranded:
Sample unit of Freedom 251 was reviewed by Hindustan Times, and they found that it’s a shady, rebranded ripoff of a smartphone sold by a company named Adcom, which is a Delhi based importer of gadgets and electronic products. And, Marketing Manager of Adcom has said, “We have no idea that our branding is being used on the Freedom 251.. We will look into this.”
Adcom A400, the handset which is being allegedly rebranded (without their permission) was launched 2 years ago. Hence, it can be a possibility that Ringing Bells are now reselling the old stock at lower price.
Unrealistic/Infeasible Pricing:
Mobile Industry Body Indian Cellular Association (ICA) has written to Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, asking him to look into this matter, as there is no way any company can sell such a handset below Rs 2700, even after considering all discount factors.
ICA President said, “For your kind information, the bill of material (BOM) value for a product like this when sourced from the cheapest supply chain cost approximately USD 40 (Rs 2,700).”That's not the only cause for concern though. All phones sold in India must be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Getting this certification done is both time consuming and expensive. However, it appears that the BIS registration of the Ringing Bells Freedom 251 has not been done, as it is not listed in the list of manufacturers registered by BIS. This means that if the phone is a new device made by Ringing Bells, then it has not been certified as safe for use in India.
It is Not Govt. Approved:
Ringing Bell, the parent company behind the scintillating offer is not listed under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which means that they are not certified to sell any product in India. This is a major red flag alert, which indicates that it’s a scam.
#FREEDOM 251 mobile set @ ₹251 #TRAI Chairman & Telecom Ministry assured me appropriate step Buyer must check twice pic.twitter.com/zqdY03cZXm— Kirit Somaiya (@KiritSomaiya)
News Channel Report:
IndiaTimes website
ABP News
HindustanTimes
DNAindia
Linkedin.com
Things to remember before you buy the Freedom 251
- A general rule in life - if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
- Ringing Bells is an unknown brand with no track record in electronics, so it's difficult to ascertain at this point what the quality of the final product and the after-sales will be like.
- We noted other concerns with our Freedom 251 review unit, though the company later told us it does not represent the final unit that will ship to customers.
- The company says it may take up to 4 months for your unit to ship - so keep that in mind before you book a Freedom 251. Given the company's lack of any kind of a track record, there's an outside chance that it may never ship at all.
- There seems to be no kind of return policy on the website, though it does say your Freedom 251 unit is covered by a one-year warranty
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