Product: Affordable Smartphone with Built-in Device Locking Feature
Overview:
We are seeking quotations from reputable OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) for the production of an affordable smartphone tailored to the needs of underserved women in diverse occupations, such as petty traders, farmers, in Ethiopia. The smartphone should incorporate essential features, durability, and a built-in device locking feature to facilitate our device financing business model.

Specifications:

Display:
Size: 5.7 inches
Type: IPS LCD
Resolution: 1080 X 2160 pixels
Aspect Ratio: 18: 9
Screen Quality and Durability:
Display Protection: Scratch-resistant glass or reinforced glass protection (e. G., Gorilla Glass) for enhanced durability and scratch resistance.
Impact Resistance: Enhanced impact-resistant display panel to minimize damage from accidental drops or impacts.
Water and Dust Resistance: Water and dust-resistant display to protect the device from environmental hazards encountered in various occupations.
Processor:
Quad-core processor (e. G., MediaTek Helio A25 or similar)
Clock Speed: 1.8 GHz
RAM:
4 GB RAM
Storage:
64 GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD card slot (up to 256 GB)
Operating System:
Android 12 (Go edition) or optimized lightweight OS
Ensuring the OS is upgradable for at least two years from the release date.
Camera:
Rear Camera: 13 MP primary camera with LED flash
Front Camera: 8 MP selfie camera
Battery:
Capacity: 5000 mAh (removable)
Fast charging: No
Connectivity:
4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
USB Type-C port
3.5mm headphone jack
Sensors:
Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope
Build:
Metal frame with Rubberized Coating on Plastic back
Dimensions: Approximately 152 X 72 X 8.5 mm
Weight: Approximately 170 grams
Colors: Black, Blue, Silver
Additional Features:
FM Radio
Dual SIM support
Pre-installed basic apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment
Language support for multiple languages
Device Locking Feature:
Integration of a built-in device locking feature similar to Samsung Knox for controlling the device in case of delinquency of payments or default.
Criteria and triggers for device locking: Define specific criteria such as missed payments, exceeding payment due dates, or defaulting on the financing agreement.
Remote locking mechanism: Implement a secure backend system for remote locking of the device when triggered by specified criteria.
User notifications: Design user-friendly notifications to inform users when the device is locked due to payment issues and provide instructions for resolution.
Security measures: Implement robust encryption, authentication, and security measures to protect sensitive user data and prevent unauthorized access to the device.