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Hisense unveils hardy smartphone

Staff Writer
By Staff Writer, ITWeb
Johannesburg, 24 Mar 2017
The new Hisense C30 Rock smartphone.
The new Hisense C30 Rock smartphone.

Hisense has introduced its new mid-range C30 Rock smartphone to the South African market. The device is aimed at those who need a robust device.

The C30 Rock has a rubber outer casing and metal frame, which the company says will provide durability. The device is dust- and water-resistant, with IK04 level shock resistance and IP68 certification. The smartphone can be submerged in depths of up to 1.5m for 30 minutes.

It has an HD 5.2-inch display and is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 64-bit processor. The C30 Rock has a 3 000mAh battery and quick-charge functionality. It has a dual hybrid SIM, which allows users to either run two SIM cards or one together with a microSD memory card.

The smartphone features a 16MP back camera and a 5MP front-facing wide-angle camera. The camera features phase detection autofocus that reaches targets in 0.1 seconds.

The smartphone has a recommended retail price of R4 499 and will be available at retailers nationwide.

Specifications:

Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat
Display: 5.2-inch full HD
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 64-bit
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB of on-board storage
Rear camera: 16MP
Front camera: 5MP
Battery: 3 000mAh
Weight: 165g
Protection: IP68 certified, water- and dust-proof, K04 level shockproof

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