The Ninetology Pearl Mini (I5350) is an entry-level smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon (1.0 GHz) processor and runs on the Android Ginger Bread 2.3 Operating System, with dual SIM capabilities.[1] The device is manufactured by Ninetology in collaboration with Qualcomm and Tune Talk.[2]

Ninetology Pearl Mini
ManufacturerNinetology
SeriesTouch
Availability by regionMalaysia
Compatible networks
Form factorTouchscreen
Dimensions
  • Width: 62.0 mm
  • Height: 115.3 mm
  • Thickness: 11.8 mm
Weight108 g
Operating systemAndroid Gingerbread 2.3
CPU
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon Single Core 1.0 GHz
Memory
Storage
  • -
Removable storageup to 32 GB microSDHC
Battery
  • 1300 mAh Li-Ion battery (removable)
  • micro USB and 2 mm DC plug charging
Rear camera2.0 MP
Front camera-
DisplayCapacitive Display, 321x 480px HVGA, 3.5", 262K Colors
Connectivity
  • WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
  • bluetooth 3.0
  • micro USB 2.0
  • 3.5 mm AV connector (audio in/out)
  • Dual SIM card Capability
  • FM receiver
Data inputs
  • Capacitive Multi-touch display
  • External functional hardware keys
Development statusReleased 2012

The phone is offered sealed with a default SIM card from a Malaysian mobile virtual network operator(Tune Talk).[3]

History

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Release

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The Ninetology Pearl Mini (I5350) was announced at a launch event themed 'Experiencing Differences with The Youth's Spirit,' during the month of April, 2013.[4]

Feature

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Hardware

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The Ninetology Pearl Mini I5350 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.0 GHz single core processor. It has a 3.5" inch HVGA capacitive display screen(196ppi pixel density) with a resolution of 320 X 480, capable of displaying up to 262K colors.[5] Its dimensions are: 115.3 mm (H) X 62.0 mm (W) X 11.8 mm (T) and weighs 108 grams.[6]

It possesses a 2.0 megapixel rear camera with a 4x zoom feature and a scene mode function.[7]

The battery has a capacity of Li-Ion 1300mAh.[8]

Additional storage is available via a MicroSD card socket, which is certified to support up to 32 GB of additional storage.

Software

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The Ninetology Pearl Mini I5350 is running on the Android Gingerbread Operating System and is preloaded with a variety of applications:[9]

  • Web: Native Android Browser
  • Social: Facebook, YouTube
  • Media: Camera, Gallery, FM Radio, Music Player, Video Player,
  • Personal Information Management: Calendar, Detail Contact Information
  • Utilities: Calculator, Alarm Clock, Google Maps, AirAsia, Voice Recorder, Tune Talk

Reception

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According to Business Times Malaysia, Ninetology had secured 25,000 units from dealers in less than 45 days since the launch date of the Pearl Mini.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "ASEAN".
  2. ^ "Hardwarezone".
  3. ^ http://my.news.yahoo.com/ninetology-marketing-mahu-tingkat-bahagian-pasaran-kepada-12-085509455--finance.html [dead link]
  4. ^ "ASEAN".
  5. ^ http://www.maxit.com.my/news.php?active_page=news_details&news_id=2848 [dead link]
  6. ^ "Ninetology Black Pearl 2 - IMCC Network". www.imcc.com.my. Archived from the original on 2013-11-10.
  7. ^ "The Star Online: Pearl Mini targeted at youths".
  8. ^ http://www.mudahalih.my/product-description.php?id=45089[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2013-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "ECENTRAL".
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