The new Helio Ocean 2 by Pantech boasts 2.6″ QVGA display, a 2MP camera, Stereo Bluetooth, and microSD memory support up to 2GB. This 3G smartphone also includes a built-in GPS with Google Maps and GPS tagging, 3.5 mm headset jack, 3D games, and preload Opera Mini.

source Phone Scoop

Many of you were waiting for this dual-sliding handset which was already showcased by FCC a time ago. This new successor of the “old” Helio Ocean now boasts more attractive red/black design as well as a bigger screen – 2.6″ QVGA resolution display.

Helio bet on the popularity of the Ocean “one” and equipped this phone again with 3G high-speeds, 2MP camera, Stereo Bluetooth, and microSD memory support up to 2GB. For social services lovers and passionate texters it offers a big support of various services: Google Talk, Ultimate Inbox, Yahoo!, AOL, Microsoft Windows Live and Google, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube.

The Ocean 2 also features a built-in GPS with Google Maps and GPS tagging, 3.5 mm headset jack, 3D games, and preload Opera Mini. Well, in summary, the Ocean 2 is the “old” Ocean with a new “skin” and improved screen size but available under 150USD.

Helio Ocean 2

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According to the FCC documents, Pantech together with Helio will announce the high anticipated Ocean 2 or also known as OZ 2. The device will feature a QVGA display like its predecessor, the Ocean. Full HTML browser you will be able to control with a QWERTY keyboard as well as with numeric keys.

The phone will also include Bluetooth, microSD support and a 2 megapixel camera. In dual-slide form factor it will support EVDO 3G data. We can also say that Virgin Mobile has confirmed the launch of this device however there are no details on the price or availability.

Pantech / Helio Ocean 2 / OZ 2

source Phone Scoop