Smartisan OS is an
Android-based smartphone platform developed by Chinese company
Smartisan
Smartisan Technology Co., Ltd. (), commonly known as Smartisan, is a Chinese multinational technology company headquartered in Beijing and Chengdu. It designs and markets consumer electronic devices and online services. Its hardware product line ...
.
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for smartphones and potentially tablet devices.
The first
smartphone to utilize Smartisan OS is the
Smartisan T1
Smartisan Technology Co., Ltd. (), commonly known as Smartisan, is a Chinese multinational technology company headquartered in Beijing and Chengdu. It designs and markets consumer electronic devices and online services. Its hardware product line ...
.
Name
The CEO of Smartisan Co., Ltd., Luo Yonghao, said on
Sina Weibo
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that "Smartisan" is a
portmanteau of "Smart" and "Artisan".
Development
Smartisan OS was unveiled on March 27, 2013 at the
China National Convention Center. It will compete with
MIUI
MIUI (pronunciation: ''Me You I'') is an Android (operating system), AndroidFork (software development), -based mobile operating system developed and maintained by Xiaomi independently of Google exclusively for its smartphones. MIUI includes var ...
from
Xiaomi and
Flyme OS
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Founded in 2003 by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of MP3 players and later MP4 players. In 2008, Meizu moved its focus to smartph ...
from
Meizu
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Founded in 2003 by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of MP3 players and later MP4 players. In 2008, Meizu moved its focus to smartph ...
in the Chinese cellphone market. The first public beta is available from June 15, 2013. It will initially be compatible with
Samsung Galaxy S III plus a few other devices, followed by Smartisan's own hardware the following year, after which no third-party devices will be supported.
Hardware
In May 2014 Smartisan Co. introduced their first smartphone, the
Smartisan T1
Smartisan Technology Co., Ltd. (), commonly known as Smartisan, is a Chinese multinational technology company headquartered in Beijing and Chengdu. It designs and markets consumer electronic devices and online services. Its hardware product line ...
. A year later on August 26, 2015,the Smartisan U1 was announced, with Smartisan OS 2.0 taking on the likes of
OnePlus 2 and
Meizu
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Founded in 2003 by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of MP3 players and later MP4 players. In 2008, Meizu moved its focus to smartph ...
M2 Note.
In May 2018 Smartisan Co. has announced their Smartphone model R1 that comes equipped with the Smartisan OS.
References
Mobile operating systems
Android (operating system)
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