Former Apple CEO John Scully’s smartphone venture, Obi Mobiles has launched its first device in the Indian market. Obi Mobiles’ Octopus S520 smartphone will be totally available via e-commerce website SnapDeal at a price tag of Rs 11,990.
The Octopus S520 smartphone features a 12.7-cm (5-inch) HD IPS present with a 720×1280 pixels decision. It is powered by a 1.7GHz MediaTek octa-core processor attached with 1GB of RAM. It sports an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera. It comes with 8GB of integral storage flexible via a microSD card slot. The dual-SIM device runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box. Connectivity options include: Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB 2.0. It decks in an 1800mAh battery.
“S520 is a beautifully intended product. It is engineered to highest quality specifications to reliably deliver a superior performance. This flagship device is an affirmation of our stated commitment to pull out the best in class smartphone experience. From hardware specifications to the quality of accessories there are no compromises whatsoever, because we know our young customers conduct their lives around their smartphones.” Ajay Sharma, CEO, Obi Mobiles was quoted as saying during the launch. The phone will be supported by a country wide network of over 95 service centres for after sale support, claims Obi Mobiles.
