Intex Cloud Y1 Mobile Price List in India

Intex has stormed the market with a range of releases in different segments. It especially features a decent number of options in the budget segment. The Cloud series phones have been a popular range among the Intex buyers. The Y1 is one of the flagship devices in this segment which has recorded decent amount of sales so far. The phone comes with decent appearance and the build quality is average. Giving a closer look to overall features canbe a great way to progress ahead.  

Features and Specifications

The Cloud Y1 is having a 4 inches TFT touchscreen display with 262k color support. It is light weight and small which makes it easy to carry and use with a single hand. It is clocking a pixel resolution of 480 x 800 and pixel density of 231 PPI and comes equipped with multi-touch, accelerometer, and proximity sensor. The presence of Android OS ensures a smooth user experience in gaming, web browsing and other activities. Additionally, it comes with a decent battery support for day to day activities. The dual SIM connectivity and expandable memory support adds to best possible user experience in seamless multitasking. There are a handful of pre-installed applications like YouTube, Skype, Hungama, Facebook, Intex Zone and more. 

Design and Quality

In terms of design, the device has a black body with silver colored lining at the bottom. This lightweight phone can be operated quite easily and comes with a multi touch input for swift and hassle free navigation. Intex is offering two color choices i.e. Black and White.At the top edge you have the USB port and 3.5 mm audio jack whereby the volume rocker and power buttons are situated on the right edge of this phone. It has a glossy rear surface with curved edges which may appear slippery to hold comfortably with both hands.Moreover, the high quality plastic body gives a nice and sturdy feeling with a convenient hold. Overall appeal borrows the legacy of the other Intex phones and does appear to be a well-designed product.

Tech and OS

On the technical front, this device is powered by a 1GHz dual core processor. It is paired with 256 MB RAM which is a bit of a disappointment. The phone is powered by theAndroid 4.2.2 OS which includes a standard email, web browsing, gaming, and music experience. The phone comes with the basic 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB among the connectivity options. Presence of GPS and Google Map provides specific location assistance in more ways than one. Some useful preloaded applications are also capable of catering to entertainment needs of users.

Camera and Multimedia

It has a 2MP rear camera which can be used for clicking average quality images. It also comes with all the basic editing and customization options. Additionally, users are also getting a 0.3 MP secondary camera on the front panel which can be utilized for video calling, video chatting, clicking selfies, etc. A wide selection of audio and video formats can be played on this device such as 3GP, MP4, WAV, MIDI, AAC and MP3. 

Battery and Storage

The smartphone comes with a Li-on 1450mAh battery which ensures a decent performance. The company expects the users to get a talk time of 6 hours and almost 200 hours of standby time. It is not advised for users who have long hours of calling or data usage on a regular basis. Speaking about the internal storage, it has 4GB space. However, an external storage card of 32 GB provides room for storing other files, apps, games, etc.   

Pros and Cons

PROS

·         4 inch screen

·         Android OS

·         Connectivity options

·         Dual core processor

·         Double cameras

CONS

·         Low RAM

·         Low user memory

Verdict

As an entry level phone for new users, Intex Cloud Y1 can be a decent choice for a sub-5000 segment budget.It does lack in areas such as space, RAM, and camera quality and presence of a large number of options within the range can be a tough prospect for the company. Among the alternatives which could make it tough for the company are Xiaomi Redmi 1s, Xolo One, Micromax Unite 2, etc.