Smart Namo Saffron 1 and Saffron 2 that made headline a few months back are in the news again. These handsets will be sold via Snapdeal; probably they will get listed tomorrow as per Smart Namo team comments on their Facebook page.
There is another handset a dual boot Android and Linux mobile called the Saffron X in the pipeline expected to hit the stores in Nov 2013. The Saffron X comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. This reminds us of the Ubuntu Edge Smartphone with similar configuration. Not sure how much of Saffron X will be true.
The Saffron X sports 4.5 inch screen with HD resolution and supported Dual LTE, it comes with Sapphire Glass and stereo speakers. Battery is Silicon-Anode Li-ion. This handset could be priced at Rs. 35,000.
The Namo Saffron 1 sports a 5 inch screen with HD resolution. It is powered by 1.5GHz quad core processor with 2GB RAM and optional 16GB / 32GB storage. There is 13MP camera, handset runs on Android 4.2.1 and battery is 3150 mAh. Namo Saffron 1 with 16GB comes for Rs. 18,000 and 32GB is priced at Rs. 23,000.
The Namo Saffron 2 is powered by 1.5GHz quad core processor running Android 4.2 with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. This handset sports a 6.5 inch screen with HD resolution. There is 13MP rear camera and battery is of 3150 mAh capacity. This handset is priced at Rs. 24,000.