Google's Android One Program reaches six African countries with the Infinix Hot 2

Google is introducing its Android One program to Africa. It has partner with hardware manufacturer Infinix to launch the Infinix Hot 2 in 6 African countries: Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya and Morocco.

Infinix Hot 2  features 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with either 1GB or 2GB RAM (two RAM models). On-board storage is 16GB, further expandable via microSD card up to 32GB. It runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, has dual SIM slots and supports 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. For imaging, it sports 8-megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor and LED flash. On the front there is 2-megapixel shooter. It is fueled  h 2200mAh battery and comes in White, Black, Red and Blue colors.

Infinix Hot 2 is priced at N17,500 ($87 | Rs. 5,750) for the 1GB model and costs N19,500 ($100 | Rs. 6,400) for the 2GB RAM model (Gold color) in Nigeria which is available via select retail outlets and online retailer Jumia. It's also available from Jumia in Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya and Morocco.

With Android One devices Google's aim is to push lower priced phones to less developed parts of the world where computers are considered luxury. 

It was launched in India last year and since then has reached several Asian countries such as  India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Myanmar and Pakistan. Google recently launched the Lava Pixel V1 and Cherry Mobile One G1, that is part of the second wave of Android One Program with improved specs.