Lava launches Iris X8, priced at around $145
Just a day after it was revealed on e-commerce website Flipkart, the Lava Iris X8 has been officially launched by the company. The device is priced at INR 8,999 ($145).
The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek chipset with 1.4Ghz octa-core processor, and sports a 5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel IPS display with Asahi Dragontrail glass protection. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory (expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card).
In terms of camera, the device features a 8MP rear unit with dual LED Flash, and a 3MP front snapper. Weighing in at 160g and measuring 70.9×143.4×8.6mm, the handset packs in a 2500 mAh battery. Connectivity options include 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, and USB OTG.
On the software side, the X8 runs Android 4.4 (KitKat), although the company promises Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update. It also boasts of Smart Wake-up and Gesture controls for easy access to apps from lockscreen.
"The Iris X8 has been carefully designed after understanding requirements of consumers who are looking for a good looking powerful smartphone which allows them with the ability to multi-task," said Navin Chawla, President & Head Product, LAVA International.
Available in white and black, the X8 will be available online exclusively on Flipkart starting 12:00 noon from February 9.
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- manju
- 02 Oct 2015
- u7F
what is the meaning thumnails can t be genreted (photo shoot)
- AnonD-403091
- 05 Jun 2015
- rKG
Every thing is good but my auto routate is not functation properly I think it will be fix when the update comes
- UMESH REDDY
- 30 Apr 2015
- KAD
LAVA X8 have problem is there 1. when cut phone suddenly restart mobile. 2. Here is not clear both side
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