Solana Mobile, a smartphone designed by Solana specifically for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, is about to launch a new smartphone that mimics many key features of its predecessor, the Saga. These features include a crypto wallet, a custom Android system, and a dApp store for crypto apps.
This mobile phone will boast better hardware and come with a more affordable price tag compared to the Saga, which was priced at $1,000. These adjustments aim to increase sales and have been prompted by the initial pricing challenges of the Saga.
By improving the features and the price point, this phone seeks to leverage the Saga mobile’s success and enhance crypto trading via mobile and collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Many users of the previous phone, the Saga, have confessed to profiting from token and NFT airdrops. That’s another reason why Solana developers decided to develop more mobile apps for their ever-growing community.
The Saga phone’s demands suddenly skyrocketed when cryptocurrency traders knew that it came with a share of BONK tokens — a Solana-based (SOL) meme coin —, a benefit that couldn’t be compared to the device’s original cost. In just under a week, the Saga was out of stock, indicating a good reception in the market and a widespread appeal.
The Saga’s success is undeniable if the bids for the limited stock are anything to go by. On eBay, a factory-sealed Saga mobile is currently attracting bids at $3,200. This is a remarkable fivefold price appreciation in just five weeks.
It remains unclear if the new product will replicate its predecessor’s success. Nevertheless, the Saga has significantly influenced the core features of this latest offering.
