Australian company, Aspera Mobile, have launched their new, low-cost AS6 4G dual-SIM smartphone and F42 4G flip phone. Just in time for Christmas and will set you back just $99 and $149.
Aspera AS6 Smartphone ($149)

The Aspera AS6 features a 5.99″ large screen with face recognition, a fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM and 4G.
Features include:
- Large 5.99″ screen
- 18:9 IPS 550 cd/m² extra bright display (FWVGA+ with 2.5D glass)
- Fast Mediatek Quad-core 1.5GHz MT6739WW processor
- Android 10
- 2GB RAM plus 32GB ROM
- Expand the memory using an SD card up to a maximum of 64GB.
- 8MP and 0.8MP rear cameras
- 5MP front camera
- 3000mAh battery
- Measures 159.5 x 78.5 x 9.3mm.
“In the AS6 Aspera has kept its brand promise to bring a great value, budget-priced smartphone to consumers and we have specifically designed it to suit anyone looking for a large screen, full Android phone that won’t break the bank. Also, to get face recognition and a fingerprint sensor in a full-featured smartphone for $149 is exceptional value and very rare indeed.”
Aspera Mobile MD Allan Robertson
Aspera F42 Flip Phone ($99)

The Aspera F42, is also a 4G device but in a flip phone form factor and pre-loaded with social media apps.
“In an age where the price of some mobile phones is running into thousands of dollars despite them being locked to a network, our success over the last ten years has proven that there is an increasing demand for high quality, low-cost alternatives. The AS6 gives you that in a smartphone and the F42 is ideal for the young or elderly, budget-conscious user wanting a simple phone with easy-to-read large buttons and the most commonly used social media apps – including WhatsApp™ and Facebook™ – already installed.”
Aspera Mobile MD Allan Robertson
Features include:
- Large, soft-touch keys
- Fully unlocked 4G phone
- Fast Mediatek 6731 quad-core 1.1GHz processor
- Two screens – 2.8″ main display and a 1.8″ external screen for notifications and messages
- GPS built-in
- 2MP rear and 0.3MP front camera
- Features social media apps including WhatsApp and Facebook
- 1350mAh Li-ion battery
- 512MB RAM plus 4GB ROM memory
- Expandable via SD card to 64GB
- Measures 105 x 56 x 19mm when closed
You can find both phones in a range of stores including Australia Post, Harvey Norman and Big W stores and in petrol stations, service stations and convenience stores all across Australia.