Intex Mobile, a division of New Delhi based firm, Intex Technologies has released a couple of smartphones-one a mid-range Aqua HD and another budget variant Aqua i4 in India.
Speaking on the launch of its two new smartphones, Business Head- Mobile, Intex Technologies, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona said, "Our Aqua range has been widely accepted which has positively reflected in our smartphones sale that has surged multi-fold in a very small span. We have been able to create a niche for our devices in the cluttered market space and are growing extensively to become leaders in the smartphone category. With festive season around the corner, we are planning to sell 3 lakh smartphones in the month of October, 2013." reported NDTV.
Mid-range model, Intex Aqua HD sports a 4.7-inch HD (720x1280p) TFT screen and runs on the Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS powered by a MediaTek quad-core processor with 1.2GHz CPU speed. Other specifications include 1GB RAM, 4GB inbuilt memory (expandable up to 32GB), 13.0-megapixel main camera and a 5.0-megapixel camera on the rear side.
On the other hand, it less expensive sibling Aqua i4 flaunts a 5.0-inch capacitive touch screen and ships with Android v4.2 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box. It packs MediaTek dual-core processor, 8.0 MP camera (rear side) and a1.3 MP camera.
Earlier this month, the Intex had released the company's most expensive phablet smartphone, Intex Aqua i7 for ₹21,990. It sported 5.0-inch IPS full HD with Corning Gorilla Glass shield and packed 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB. Now, with the launch of Aqua HD and i4, Intex has covered all the three primary segments (entry-level, mid-range and high-end) of the smartphone market giving subcontinent consumers to choose according to their tastes and budget.
Key specifications of Intex Aqua HD and Aqua i4:
Model |
Intex Aqua HD |
Intex Aqua i4 |
Display |
4.7-inch TFT HD (1280x720p) screen |
5.0-inch capacitive touch screen |
OS |
Android v4.2.1 Jelly Bean |
Android v4.2 Jelly Bean |
Processor |
MediaTek quad-core processor with 1.2GHz CPU speed (chipset: MTK 6589) |
Dual-core processor with 1.2GHz CPU speed |
RAM |
1GB |
Not revealed |
Storage Capacity |
4GB, expandable up to 32GB |
4GB |
Camera |
Main: 13.0-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash Front: 5.0-megapixel camera |
Main: 8.0-megapixel camera Front: 1.3-megapixel camera |
Network |
2G & 3G |
2G & 3G |
Battery |
1800 mAh ; Talk time: up to 5-6 hours Standby time: 300 hours |
2000 mAh |
Add-ons |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, A-GPS, USB, microSD card slot |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE |
Price |
₹15,900/- |
₹9,490/- |