Hyve Mobility, a New Delhi-based mobility startup, on Wednesday launched its first smartphones in India – the Hyve Buzz and Hyve Storm. HYVE is offering their smartphones with unique, irresistible offerings in all three segments—hardware, features, and after sales service and warranty.
The co-founder and CEO Sharad Mehrotra is an ex-Apple employee who has a vision to change the landscape of the Indian smartphone industry, with HYVE , his new smartphone startup brand.
Hyve Buzz and Storm Features, Cost & Price:
Hyve Buzz and Storm smartphones run stock Android 5.1 Lollipop, although an Android Marshmallow update is being promised soon. The mobile devices’ features will drive a paradigm shift in the way customers embrace, appreciate and use a smartphone.
The 4G-enabled smartphones will be available from June 22 via Amazon India, Flipkart, and Gadgets 360. While the Hyve Buzz is priced at Rs. 13,999, the Hyve Storm is priced at Rs. 8,499.
Both smartphones come with complimentary pick-up-and-drop service across 42,000 pin codes in the country, and 1-year pre-bundled insurance of accidental damage
Hyve Buzz Specifications:
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
- 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
- 5.5-inch full-HD display with 2.5D Arc Glass
- Powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 SoC clocked at 1.5GHz
- 3GB of RAM and 16GB storage
- Connectivity options onboard the Hyve Buzz include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM radio, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jac.
Hyve Storm Specifications:
- 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
- 2000mAh battery and will support VoLTE
- 5-inch HD display
- Powered by quad core MediaTek processor
- 2GB RAM and 16GB storage
Watch Hyve Buzz and Storm First Look Video here:
The Hyve Buzz has been launched in Twilight Black, Midnight Blue, and Sunset Wine colour variants, while the Hyve Storm has been launched in Snow White and Mystic Grey colour variants
The company aims to sell 1 million devices over the next one year. The company also plans to enter other segments such as accessories and alike.