Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno
The Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 132 x 67 x 9.2 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 107g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,700 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, September. Released 2014, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Android One
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,700 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
107g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132 x 67 x 9.2 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.36 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno does not have NFC.
Yes, the Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno ships with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), Android One.
The Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno uses microUSB 2.0.
The Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Spice Mi-498 Dream Uno has 2.1.
