Finnish handset maker Nokia, on Monday, launched Nokia X, supported the android operating system, within the domestic market with a tag of Rs.8,599.
Besides, the corporate said, it might introduce 2 additional devices as a part of the Nokia X family — Nokia X+ and Nokia XL.
The dual SIM Nokia X is a 4-inch device, powered by a 1 GHz dual core Qualcomm snapdragon processor.
It features a tile-based style, 512MB RAM, up to 32GB expandable memory, 3MP camera and 1500 mAH battery. Commenting on the launch, Nokia India director P. Balaji aforementioned, “India is one amongst the quickest growing markets for smart phones within the world. With the launch of Nokia X, we tend to are adding additional ammunition to our smartphone portfolio. we believe Nokia X could be a distinctive combination of Nokia quality and experiences, Microsoft services and android apps.”
While the device is based on the android open platform, Nokia X users won’t have access to Google’s app market ‘Google Play’.
However, they will sideload android apps from third party app stores likewise as Microsoft app store.
Asked if the handset can eat into the business of its Asha range of affordable smartphones, Mr. Balaji answered in the negative.
“Asha, Nokia X and therefore the Lumia range are three separate offerings.
“While the pricing of every of these can come down with time, they need their own set of features that gives worth to a specific set of people,’’ he said, adding that the devices would help users expertise Microsoft services like Skype and Outlook before they really prefer the Lumia devices.
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