Taking
the battle right at the doorstep of Indian mobile maker Micromax,
Samsung has launched its cheapest quad-core smartphone in India. The
all-new Galaxy Grand Quattro runs on a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and is
officially priced at Rs 18,260. However, the phone is available much
cheaper on several e-commerce websites, with some websites selling it at
Rs 16,500 approximately.
The all-new Galaxy
Grand Quattro features a 4.7-inch TFT touchscreen with 800x480p
resolution and 200ppi pixel density. The device is powered by Android
4.1 (Jelly Bean) and comes with 1GB RAM. This phone supports 32GBmicroSD
card, while the India website has not mention onboard storage.
Connectivity
features in Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro include 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB 2.0. A 5MP camera with LED flash is strapped
to the back of this smartphone, while a VGA unit is placed in the front.
It is powered by a 2,000mAh battery, supports dual-sim functionality
and is available in black and white colours.
Micromax's
flagship quad-core phone Canvas HD bears an official price tag of Rs
14,499, but due to depleted stocks, is now selling at a premium of Rs
1,000-1,500 in grey market. The cheapest phone with a quad-core
processor in India is KarbonnS1 Titanium, priced at approximately Rs
11,000.
Key specs:
Display: 4.7-inch TFT display with 800x480p resolution and 200ppi pixel density;
Operating system: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean);
Processor and RAM: 1.2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM;
Storage: Up to 32GBmicroSD support;
Connectivity: 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB 2.0;
Camera: 5MP camera with LED flash on the back, VGA unit in front; and
Battery: 2,000mAh