Is Google N13,000 ICE 2 Smartphone Worth it?

Google is set to launch an affordable mobile device for the Nigerian market on September 2017.
Produced by Japanese smart phone brand, Freetel, the ICE 2 smart phone will go on sale for N13,000 (about $40) and five distinct features are expected;

1. It will come preloaded with Google Play Protect: a newly developed security software, which continuously works to keep one’s device, data and apps safe.

2. It will run the latest Android OS:

3. Google is Partnering with telecom company MTN meaning expect to see bonus or free data once you get this device

4. Since Ice 2 smart is a Japanese smartphone brand, it means it will be built with a Japanese quality in mind available in the Nigerian market.

5. It will be cheap, affordable and Google GMS certified.

Here are the Freetel Ice 2 Smartphone Specifications:

Network and Software

• GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G: HSDPA 2100
• 4G: No
• SIM Type: Dual Micro-SIM
• OS: Android OS

Hardware

• Processor Type: Quad-Core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
• Processor Name: MediaTek MT6580
• Graphics Processor: ARM Mali 400
• RAM: 1 GB
• Internal Storage: 8 GB
• External Storage: Dedicated Micro-SD card up to 32 GB

Design & Connectivity

• Dimensions: 155 x 79 x 9 mm
• Weight: g
• Display: 5.5 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels (267 PPI), 2.5D
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Light Sensor
• Build: Plastic
• Colours: White. Black.
• Bluetooth: v4.2
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• GPS: Yes
• USB: microUSB v2.0. NFC

Camera

• Rear: 5 megapixels, auto-focus, and LED flash
• Video recording: 720p
• Front-facing: 2 megapixels

Multimedia

• Music Support: mp3, aac, aac+, eaac+, amr
• Loudspeaker: Mono
• Video Support: mpeg4, h.263, h.264
• FM Radio: NA

Miscellaneous

• Charging: Regular
• Battery: Lithium-Ion 2800 mAh

By September 2017, it will be available in Nigeria for N13,000. Is it worth it?