Orange today unveiled an entry-level Android powered handset, the San Francisco. This is the first Android powered device in the series of Orange-branded affordable devices. It features a 3.5 inch OLED touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution, 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, 3.2 megapixel camera and so on.

Phil Roberson, Director of Devices, said, “The San Francisco is the first in a series of affordable Android devices we have planned for Orange. Combining its great functionality with our pay as you go price plans, really does offer users tremendous value for money”.

San Francisco is powered by Android 2.1 operating system and runs on the 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor. Other features include a 3.5 inch OLED touchscreen display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution, 3.2 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Bluetooth, USB, SatNav, Multimedia player, FM Radio, 150MB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory, Orange Maps, Orange Messenger by Windows Live, Orange App Store, Email, Orange Wednesdays, up to 4 hrs talk time and much more.

This handset is priced at just £99 (approx. $150) with the Orange pay as you go Dolphin plan. When you top up by £10 on pay as you go Dolphin, you not only get the inclusive internet, but you also get 300 free texts and £10 credit. This handset will be available next week at Orange shops, Orange telesales or you can even purchase it online.