Idea Cellular has announced the launch of a range of 3G smartphones starting at Rs 5,850 onwards.

The new Idea smartphones have been affordably priced to ensure rapid uptake by 2G users wishing to upgrade to 3G, and existing 3G users in the semi-urban parts of the country.

As a special introductory offer, Idea Cellular is offering data services worth Rs 3,500 with the Rs 259 pack, along with the new 3G smartphones. Hence, for the smartphone which is priced at Rs 5,850, an Idea 3G user can avail of it for Rs 2,609.

Similarly, the handset priced at Rs 7,992 has a value of Rs 4,751 for Idea 3G users.

The Idea 3G smartphones are based on the 2.2 Android operating system and also pack in a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS Navigator software, an in-built FM radio and MP3 Player, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, social media applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, the Opera mini browser, and come pre-loaded with Google and Youtube.