Former Apple CEO, John Sculley backed Obi Mobiles has now officially entered the Indian smartphone market with the launch of the Octopus S520, which costs Rs.11,990. The phone is available via online retailer Snapdeal.
The phone features an all aluminum back panel , sports a 5-inch HD (720x1280p) IPS display and is powered by a 1.7GHz MediaTek octa-core processor. It has dual SIM support, 3G connectivity, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot.
While introducing the Obi Octopus S520, Ajay Sharma, CEO, Obi Mobiles said
S520 is a beautifully designed 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 extend 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.
With the launch of Octopus S520, Obi Mobile becomes the second new company to enter the Indian market, earlier this week Chinese popular smartphone maker, Xiaomi had launched three feature-rich smartphones at affordable prices.
Obi Octopus S520 specifications:
- Display: 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display
- OS : Android 4.4 (KitKat)
- CPU : 1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor
- Primary Camera : 8MP with LED Flash and 1080p video recording
- Selfie Camera : 2MP front-facing camera
- SIM : Dual SIM (Standard + Micro)
- Dimensions : 145.00 x 75.00 x 8.40
- RAM: 1GB RAM
- Inetenal Memory: 8GB internal storage, expandable up to 32 GB
- Battery: 1800 mAh battery
The Octopus S520 package contains a flip cover, screen protector, a charging cable and in-ear earphones, according to the official release.
