Smile VoLTE Smartphone (A955Z) – Full Specs

Smile VoLTE smartphone is a dual SIM phone with Voice over LTE support, so you can make calls and send/receive SMS over Smile Communicatons’ 4G network. It has a 5.45″ HD display, is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. Internal storage is 16 GB. The battery is 2950mAh capacity. We are looking at an entry-level smartphone here. 

But it is an upgrade from the earlier Smile VoLTE phone that was essentially a feature phone with Voice over LTE capabilities. This A955Z VoLTE phone has the SmileVoice app pre-installed. Smile is bundling 30 days AlwaysON internet access, unlimited on-net calls, unlimited on-net SMS, 100 local call minutes, and 50 local SMSs with the phone.

For non-stop internet for 30 days, the SmileVoLTE smartphone is bundled with 30 days AlwaysON internet access, unlimited on-net calls, unlimited on-net SMS, 100 local call minutes, and 50 local SMSs. Go get yours now!

Smile VoLTE Smartphone Full Specifications, Features, Photos

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE VoLTE
• 5G mobile network bands: No.
• SIM Type: Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 9 Pie

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 166.7 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm
• Weight: g
• Display: 5.45 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Black. Black.
• Physical Build: Plastic

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type: 1.3 GHz Dual-core, Cortex-A53
• Processor Name:
• Graphics Processor:
• RAM: 2 GB
• Internal Storage: 32 GB
• External Storage: microSD

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Camera: 8 MP + 5 MP + VGA, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front-facing Camera: 5 MP, Face Recognition, video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: No.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: .
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS
• USB: microUSB v2.0.
• NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 2950 mAh
• Battery Charging: 5W standard charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number: A955Z

Smile VoLTE Smartphone Price and Launch Date

• Announced: August 2020
• Release Date: August 2020
• Country Availability: Nigeria.
• Price: ₦35,000.

Questions and Answers about Smile VoLTE Smartphone

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Smile VoLTE Smartphone.

Is Smile VoLTE Smartphone a 4G phone?

Yes; the Smile VoLTE phone is a 4G LTE phone with support for Voice over LTE, allowing users to make calls on Smile’s 4G network.

Does Smile VoLTE Smartphone have a fingerprint scanner?

Yes; it does. Smile VoLTE Smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Does Smile VoLTE Smartphone have Gorilla Glass?

No; the Smile VoLTE phone does not have Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.

Does Smile VoLTE Smartphone have quick charging?

No; the Smile VoLTE phone does not have quick charging technology.

Will Smile VoLTE Smartphone work in USA?

Smile VoLTE Smartphone has limited network support across various US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Cricket, Boost Mobile, H2O Wireless, Ting, US Cellular, Lyca Mobile, PureTalk, Consumer Cellular, Ultra Mobile, Straight Talk, Red Pocket Mobile, Jolt, Airvoice Wireless, and Google Fi. What this means that some bands are supported, while others are not. You will have to make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.

What is the price of Smile VoLTE Smartphone? How much does it sell for?

Smile VoLTE Smartphone costs between ₦35,000 in Nigeria, and is available from Smile outlets around the country.

What are Smile APN Settings?

The correct APN settings are likely to be automatically pre-configured on the Smile VoLTE smartphone, but should you ever need them, we have the configuration settings for Smile Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania here: Smile APN settings.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

Not available.

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Phone Review Rating

We are yet to review the Smile VoLTE Smartphone and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.

Disclaimer: While we take the pains to ensure accuracy, we can not guarantee that the specs and  information on this page about the Smile VoLTE Smartphone are 100% correct. If you think that any information for the current phone is wrong or missing, please contact us.

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