Wileyfox launches new Spark series smartphones

Wileyfox has unveiled its third smartphone, the Wileyfox Spark. The cheapest phone yet from the UK-based start-up starts at GBP 89.99/EUR 119.99. The dual-Sim phone runs Android 6.0 with Cyanogen 13.0, promising customers the ability to load only the apps they want and increased personalisation options compared to most Android phones. 

The Spark also offers 4G connectivity, a quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, 8 megapixel front and back cameras, 2,200 mAh removable battery and a 5-inch IPS HD screen with Dragontail toughened glass. It will be available in an upgraded version called Spark+ with 16 GB memory, 2 GB RAM and 13 megapixel main camera, with additional colour choices on top of the basic black or white. The Spark X adds a larger 5.5-inch screen and bigger 3,000 mAh battery. 

The Spark+ will sell for GBP 114.99/EUR 149.99 and the Spark X for GBP 129.99/EUR 169.99. All three handsets are available to pre-order from Wileyfox.com and other online channels including Amazon. Amazon pre-orders come with a gift of a free protective case and one year’s free screen replacement insurance. The phones will start shipping from 12 July.