Intex Aqua Desire Mobile Price List in India

Intex is gradually establishing a foothold in the low range Smartphone market. One of the recent attempts to expand is the launch of the new Intex Aqua Desire. In the low price segment, it boasts of a decent camera, 3G and other features. Intex has more often produced budget handsets which ensure a mass appeal. In the fast changing rules of Smartphone market, the company has still managed to get a decent share of buyers. Intex is already giving plenty of options for buyers to consider in making an informed decision. Although, Micromax, Motorola and Asus has given a stiff completion to the segment, the company has created a buzz with its budget yet high specification phones.

Features and specifications

The dual SIM GSM Smartphone features a 4.5 inch display with capacitive touch screen. This 480x854 pixel FWVGA IPS display is one the highlights of this budget price handset.The 4 GB internal storage is expandable by micro SD slot by up to 32 GB. Rear camera clocks 8 megapixels with a front camera of 2 megapixels for a perfect selfie. The smartphone supports a battery life of 1700 mAh and features accelerometer and light sensor. There are many pre installed app in the handset such as clean master, OLX, opera mini, Ask me, and others. This device comes with one year of manufacturer warranty.

Design and quality

The Smartphone has a sharp look with conical edges which is also the standard look of Intex devices. It comes with a slim size of 67.9 x 138 x 8.8mm and weighs 130 grams. There is an arrow button on the front side which acts as the home button. A 3.5mm audio jack is present on the top while the microUSB port is located at the right side. Back of the phone has a rear camera with dual LED flash. Front camera above the screen is placed on the right top portion. Speaker grill is located at the bottom and the brand name is printed at the back. The entire device has decent finishing which provides a comfortable grip. The back is removable in order to uncover the battery and two SIM card slots. This model is available in white, black, blue and grey colors to choose from.     

OS and Tech

The device runs on Android v4.4.4 KitKat OS which is also found in high priced handsets. There is 512 MB RAM which allows the user to multi task in a decent way.Desire is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual core Mediatek processor and handset supports internet connectivity comfortably with 2G & 3G networks. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GRPS and Edge are the other standard feature of this budget friendly Intex Smartphone.

Camera and Multimedia

Primary autofocus camera of the device boasts of 8 megapixels at the rear side. It is capable of clicking low light pictures with decent output. Quality of images is decent with stunning daylight pictures and average night time images. There are other entertainment options for the user such as music player, video playback, video player, and FM radio. Video output can be shaky but the quality is decent.  

Battery and Memory

The 1700 mAh battery does more than a decent job for the users. It reportedly delivers a6 hours of talk time and up to 240 hours of standby. This light weight device has a decent screen size which doesn’t squeeze much energy from the battery.

Pros and Cons

PROS

·         Dual SIM Support

·         8 megapixel primary camera

·         Decent battery backup

·         Good design and build quality

·         3G support

CONS

·         Front camera lacks LED flash

·         Old pre-installed Android OS

Verdict

The device packs basic Smartphone features at a decent price. It will face stiff completion from other makers like Micromax, Spice, Karbonn, and Android one.  Xiaomi Redmi 1S, Asus ZenFone C ZC451CG and Motorola MOTO E could pose a threat to this model. Although the Aqua Desire has decent specifications, the Lollipop update is provided in devices which are a few hundred bucks high in price, particularly in RAM and processor. However, at this price it is a smart buy for purchasers with minimal flaws.