The device is quipped with fingerprint authentication

Jul 3, 2017 23:44 GMT  ·  By

Japanese company Sharp announced today the availability of the Sharp X1 mobile phone as the latest Android One model, available on sale in Japan directly Japanese carrier Y! Mobile.

Designed by Google in collaboration with OEMs, Android One is a program that develops a low-cost line of consumer electronics devices intended to combine high-quality hardware with the latest version of Google's Android mobile operating system, meeting the needs of customers in the developing world.

In addition to providing monthly security updates, Google and OEMs have developed a mechanism to quickly provide the latest version of Android to all the devices that are released through the Android One program, so you can use the smartphones with confidence.

Sharp X1 is the fourth Android One smartphone to launch in Japan

Sharp X1 is the fourth and newest Android One smartphone to be launched, and it comes one year after the first model, Sharp 507SH. The device is equipped with FeliCa, a payment method based on Android Pay that is used all over Japan to pay for various retail goods in stores, as well as for transportation.

Powered by Android 7.1 Nougat, Sharp X1 is equipped with fingerprint authentication, a Full HD 5.3-inch display with 1920x1080 resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-Core processor, 3GB RAM, 16.4MP rear camera, 8MP front camera for selfies, 32GB internal memory, and microSD card slot.

The waterproof and dust-resistant smartphone has a powerful 3900 mAh battery that can last for days. It will be available for purchase as White, Dark Purple or Mint Green flavors from Y! Mobile and it has a price tag of JPY 70,524 (~$622 USD). Best of all, Sharp X1 features the Google Assistant intelligent interface announced in May.

Sharp and Google promise to provide software updates, including at least a major update (Android 8.0) and multiple smaller security updates, for a minimum of 18 months from the start of the sales. For more details on the Android One devices and their features don't hesitate to visit the official website.