XOLO Q700S
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XOLO Q700S Mobile Price in India
Xolo, a new smartphone manufacturer started in 2012 owned by Lava, a Mobile Manufacturing Company, which is already in the game from 2009. Xolo launched a Smartphone with the Intel Processor, the first in the World. Xolo Q700S is at the next level of its sibling Xolo Q700.
Features and Specifications:
Xolo Q700S is a feature rich Smartphone with the specifications better than the successful Moto E. This is a Dual SIM mobile with both the SIMs are GSM compatible. The mobile is powered by the Mediatek chipset with Quad Core Processor. A Good Graphics System should be given to a Quad Core Processor for rich Gaming or Multimedia experience. Xolo does not disappoint you as Mali 400 MP2 is provided here, which an updated version is of commonly found Mali 400 GPU in most phones in this price segment. To take it to the next level, a 4.5 inch Touch Screen with In Plane Switching Technology is used. The mobile comes with the KitKat version of the Android Operating System. GPS feature is available with the beneficial Assisted GPS functionality. 8 Mega Pixel Camera with the BSI sensor is at the back of the mobile. The back Camera is supported by Double LED Flash. It has various features including Face Detection, Panorama. VGA Camera is at the Front side. 4GB Internal Memory seems you have to increase the memory through the Memory slot provided with a Micro SD Card up to 32GB. RAM is 1GB. The battery has 1800mAh capacity.
Design and Quality:
The design of Xolo Q700S looks flawless. You should hold it in your hand to feel the premium and beautiful metallic finish. The design looks refined than its competitor Karbonn Titanium S5 Plus. The polished metal surface does not lose the grip. Three Touch buttons are there at the bottom with the curved edges. The curvy edges results in good grip when you hold the phone in landscape view. The display of the mobiles is a charm. 4.5 inch FWVGA display has the resolution of 480 x 854 and 218 ppi pixel density. It has IPS Technology, which means expect good colour response from all the angles. 16 Million Colour depth gives accurate colour reproduction. Xolo claims on-cell technology gives smooth touch experience.
OS and Tech:
The mobile runs on Android KitKat version OS, which gives an optimized performance. Graphics clarity is of high quality. Mediatek Chipset ensures good performance. Quad Core Processor gives you good multitasking experience. Mali GPU gives you amazing Gaming experience. The mobile Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for on-the-go Connectivity. GPS feature is available with A-GPS feature. GPS with Assisted GPS feature gives you faster location services.
Camera and Multimedia:
You will find 8 Mega Pixel Camera at the back with the Double LED Flash, which gives enough light to take photos in the low light conditions. Face Detection feature benefits in taking photos of your buddies with the perfect smile. Capture wide photos with the Panorama feature. VGA Front Camera is the only drawback in this Smartphone, which may not appeal to those who take selfies often. Rear Camera offers HD video recording capability. Xolo Q700S has better Camera than the competitor Micromax A106 Unite 2. Also the mobile can playback HD videos for vivid viewing experience. Commonly used video formats are supported for compatibility.
Battery and Memory:
1800mAh capacity battery should give decent battery backup for a day of moderate usage. The phone gives 23 hours of talktime in 2G and 9 hours of talktime in 3G. You can enjoy 65 hours of music playback and 9 hours of video playback with this mobile. 4 GB Internal Memory may leave some to need more. Well, you can expand up to 32GB with the Micro SD Card. 1GB RAM gives you lag free Multitasking experience.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
· Premium Metallic Finish Design.
· The Display gives great viewing experience.
· Lag free Multitasking.
Cons
· VGA Front Camera is a dud considering the adequate specifications and features.
· Internal Memory may be less for some.
Verdict:
Xolo has made a laudable effort, in making an excellent and well designed smartphone. Though using the VGA Front Camera is a flop for this kind of smartphone with adequate features and specifications, it surely is a step up from the successful Moto E.