KATA i1: Price, Specs, Features and Availability in the Philippines

After the Cherry Mobile Flame and the Starmobile Crystal, the battle for the 4.5-inch qHD Android ICS smartphone is now starting to heat up! Meet KATA i1, a 4.5-inch Android ICS smartphone from KATA Mobile. The KATA i1 boasts a 1GHz dual-core processor, 4.5-inch qHD (960x540) IPS display, a dual-SIM, dual-standby capability, 1GB of RAM, an 8MP autofocus camera, a 1.3MP front camera, 1,600mAh battery and runs Android 4.0.4 ICS as its OS. Best of all, it is now available here in the Philippines from Owtel Shops for a SRP of just Php8,499 only! More about the KATA i1 specs and features after the jump.

KATA i1 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
4.5-inch qHD (960x540) IPS display (245ppi)
with 5-point multi-touch feature
1GHz Dual-Core MT6577 Processor
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
PowerVR SGX531 GPU
1GB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
microSD up to 32GB
8.0MP autofocus camera with LED Flash
720p HD video recording
1.3MP front camera
FM Radio
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
GPS with A-GPS support
Quad-Band GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Tri-Band 3G WCDMA 900/1900/2100MHz
microUSB 2.0 / 3.5mm headset jack
Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor
Li-ion 1600mAh battery (removable)
Talk time up 5 hours
Standby time up 500 hours
132 x 67 x 10.25mm (dimension)
148g (weight)
Color: Black and White
Price: Php8,499 (Official SRP) with FREE prepaid SIM
Availability/ Release Date: Now available at any OWTEL booth/kiosk/shop nationwide!
About Owtel Shop
Owtel Shop is a One-Stop-Specialty-Shop specializing in high tech gadgets and accessories specializing on mobile phones, audio visual electronic gadgets, Netbooks/Computers and its gadgets & accessories. With Existing branches in Hong Kong and Philippines.
For a list of Owtel Shops in the Philippines, just go here.
Note:
- Some of the specs of the KATA i1 is still not available at this moment. We'll update this post once we know more about the specs of the KATA i1, so stay tuned!
- If you already own this phone, please share some of your experiences and opinions about this phone, so that others may be aware of it. Thanks!
Update:
(12/8/12) KATA i1 AnTuTu Benchmark v3.0.2 result by ellearhsa of TipidCP.

(12/8/12) KATA i1 Hands-on Review by Ian Albert Austria of askhideki.com.