Yota Devices, a mobile start-up behind the world's first ‘two-fronts’ smartphone, has launched its Yotaphone 2.

The device combines Android familiarity with something that has never been accomplished before: two fully touch-enabled displays with two very different personalities, said a statement.

The front display is a high-definition 1080p Amoled screen, perfect for everyday use such as social networking, browsing, watching videos or playing games, it said.

The other front screen uses a Yota Always-On Display that is ideal for e-reading, notifications and outdoor visibility.

Vlad Martynov, chief executive officer, said: ”We believe our technology constitutes an entirely new species of mobile device, not just by integrating a power efficient electronic paper display but by making two screens work in harmony.”

YotaPhone 2 is the product of an international team of engineers who have the passion and talent to create something that has never been built before, said the statement.

The model is lightweight at only 145 grams and very slim, with a durable Gorilla Glass 3 on both sides.

Its key software features include YotaEnergy, which automatically switches all key functions, including calls and texts, to the Yota Always-On Display once battery life reaches 15 per cent, providing another 8.5 hours of use; YotaMirror, which includes e-reading apps, messaging apps, music streaming apps and any other activity that could benefit from superior battery life and readability; YotaSnap and ‘Life after death,’ which will allow information to be held on the screen event if the battery dies completely; and YotaCover, which are user-designed photos and notifications that bring personalisation to the device.

It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.2 Ghz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC; an 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash and a front-facing 2MP camera and 4G/LTE, WiFi and near field communications (NFC) connectivity. - TradeArabia News Service