Intex Aqua i5 Octa Mobile Price List in India

The Intex Aqua i5 Octa released in December 2014 comes with the next generation smartphone experience. The phone comes with 8 cores that offer an outstanding multimedia experience and let you download all the applications you require. The two cameras in this phone will make sure you do not miss out on a single memorable moment.

Features & Specifications

The Intex Aqua i5 has a 5-inch screen that comes with full angle view. The screen is a qHD IPS screen with 80% colour saturation. It has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. This means that you will be able to watch all your favourite movies and online videos. You can even play games on the phone and watch all the characters in the game come alive. You get a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera. The camera comes with an Auto Focus feature and LED flash. This phone has a 1.4 GHz octa core processor. You get a 1 GB RAM and an 8 GB internal memory. The 8 GB ROM is expandable up to 32 GB through the use of microSD. It comes with the latest Android Operating System v4.4 (KitKat). The Aqua i5 has a proximity sensor and an accelerometer.

Design and Quality

This phone weighs around 160 grams with the battery which is on the heavier side. It is slim and sleek with a curved body making it very easy to hold. Its dimensions are 147mm * 73mm * 9.6mm. It comes in two colors – white, black, blue and grey. The phone is very sturdy and durable.

OS and Tech

The Android v4.4.2 KitKat operating system makes your daily tasks easier. Multitasking can also be handled very easily. The phone has been reported to hang at times while playing games. The Android experience is enjoyable and it gives you access to hundreds of applications and has awesome capabilities.

Camera and Multimedia

The primary camera is a whopping 13 MP. The Autofocus feature and the flash let you click bright and crisp photos even at night. The F2.8 aperture support allows HD imaging. It also supports HDR, Panorama shot and a self-timer. The 5 MP secondary camera lets you click great selfies. The music and video players will keep you entertained for hours.

Battery and Memory

Intex Aqua i5 Octa has a 2000 mAh Lithium polymer battery which gives you a standby time of about 240 hours. It comes with battery save software technology to preserve your battery. The ‘Content Adaptive Brightness Control’ feature helps you improve battery life by 20%. You get a talk-time of about 6 hours. Thus the battery is mediocre. The RAM is 1 GB and the internal storage is 8 GB, expandable to 32 GB. Both of these could have been better.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

-          Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS

-          Great 13 MP camera

-          Great Mediatek Octa core chipset

Cons:

-          Okay Battery life

-          Less RAM

-          Grainy videos

Verdict

Both the primary and secondary cameras in this phone are superb. The display is also very clear. The battery backup is slightly disappointing as the phone has an Octa Core processor. There is a mismatch between the two. The RAM could have been better. Overall for Rs.7499, it’s a great deal and you shouldn’t miss out.