Docoss X1: Everything you need to know about the Rs 888 smartphone

Docoss X1 is an Android phone priced at Rs 888. Of course, if you've never heard of Docoss X1, neither have we. We take a look at what is known about this smartphone so far. And yes it remind us of the Ringing Bells Freedom 251 phenomena, where the 'real smartphone' is yet to be seen by anyone. Read more here

The company had opened bookings on its website http://www.docoss.com and said registrations would close on April 29. It claims deliveries will start on May 2. Given the Rs 888 price tag, and the interest it has generated, the website crashed, but it seems to back up. Read more here

Based on a Facebook post, the company appears to be taking order via SMS, and has even asked users not to call on the number given. The Facebook page appears to be full of messages and comments from users wanting to know how to book the smartphone. Read more here

Given that nobody has heard of Docoss before there are serious doubts about the authenticity of this smartphone and the company itself. The company's address is listed as "Third Floor, Happy Tower, Maharani Farm, Durgapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan." Read more here

Docoss X1 is not the first smartphone in India to cause a frenzy thanks to a 'low' price, which makes even most budget phones seem exorbitant. This February, a similar frenzy ensued when another never-heard of company called Ringing Bells launched Freedom 251 at just Rs 251. Read more here

While the fate of those who bought the Freedom 251 remains unclear, the Docoss X1 has also managed to gain some fame on the internet thanks to the Rs 888 price-tag. Given that we can't really verify any details about this company, anyone buying this phone is suitably warned. Read more here