Creo is a new company to join the crowded smartphone market today. Creo is from India and they aimed to produce smartphones through “Make in India” scheme. To mark their entry significant in the market, they also named their first smartphone as “Creo Mark 1”.
In the teasers from Creo in the last few months, they talked more about their software than the hardware. They promised that they would release monthly software updates to give a new smartphone feel for the users. They also offered a custom engrave option for the users.
For the first made itself, they tried to make their mark strong in the market. The specs sheet clearly showed this is not a budget smartphone. The expert opinions are so far good about this device. Only concern is the Service Center availability. The company claims they have service centers in important cities.
Creo Mark 1 Specs
| Features | Specs |
| Display | 5.5 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Operating System | Fuel OS based on Android OS, V 5.1 (Lollipop) |
| CPU | Helio X10
Octa-core processor 1.9GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 |
| Memory | 3GB |
| Inbuilt Storage | 32GB |
| Storage Upgrade | 128GB micro SD card |
| Primary Camera | 21 MP with LED flash |
| Video recording | 4K recording |
| Secondary Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 3100mAh (Non-Removable) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM card type | Dual SIM |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 190 grams |
Specs, Details and Opinion of Creo Mark 1
The screen size is 5.5-inch size with a rare 2560 X 1440 pixels screen resolution. This has the high-class screen density of 534ppi. This is even higher than the Apple’s retina display in its smartphones. Both sides of the device protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Coming to the hardware division, there is a MediaTek’s Helio X10 Octa-core processor with maximum clock speed of 1.9GHz.The CPU processor is supported by a GPU processor, PowerVR G6200. Next to this, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Along with the inbuilt storage of 32GB, you can also expand the storage using micro SD card up to 128GB.
They have their OS named Fuel OS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. They also committed to giving updates for every month. Creo Mark 1 carries a 21MP camera in the rear with the high-class video recording capacity of 4K and 8MP front camera which has a 1080p video recording. The device is powered by a 3100mAh battery.
Connectivity features such as 4G LTE, WiFi, USB OTG and GPS are available. Other than this, there is a feature called Sense assistant, which will help to find anything in the device like settings, apps, contacts, files or anything that can be found.
Creo Mark 1 Pros and Cons
Pros
- Helio X10 Octa-core processor with 1.9GHz clock speed
- 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage
- 5-inch screen with screen resolution of 2560 X 1440 pixels
- 21MP rear camera with 4K video recording
- 3100mAh battery
- Monthly updates for the Fuel OS
Cons
- No Fingerprint sensor
- High Price
Conclusion
This new Creo Mark 1 is available in India now, and the price is Rs.20,000. This is a bit pricier in my opinion. This device is being sold exclusively on Flipkart. It is making us think that Exclusive Flipkart mobile phones are always pricier than what they deserve in the regular market. When compared to some of the midrange phones selling at Rs.15,000 or less, Creo Mark 1 only got the 2560 X 1440 Screen resolution and 21MP camera as upgraded feature. Remaining specs sheet are same to those midrange phones available around Rs.15,000.