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Xolo Black is Flipkart exclusive and features dual rear camera; Priced at Rs 12,999

Lakshmi Rajan — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 18:24:10 +0000

Xolo, the sub-brand of Lava International has launched a new series ‘Black’ which will be only available online and this will be Flipkart exclusive atleast for now. The Black will be available starting 13th July. The highlight of the Xolo Black is the dual rear camera with a 13-megapixel and a 2-megapixel camera working in tandem. Xolo claims a faster autofocus 0.15 seconds and the dual camera set up offers a good depth of field. Also included is a UbiFocus feature, which allows user to refocus the image after the picture has been taken. The camera setup is similar to something we recently saw with Honor 6 Plus, though the later comes with a two 8-megapixel camera in the rear. The other camera features include ChromaFlash for natural looking colors and skin tones in low light, OptiZoom for enhanced digital zoom using image processing. The Adobe Photo Studio tool is baked right into the image gallery to give users ability to play with the images. On the front, there is a 5MP camera with a wide-angle lens. The Black has a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixel) IPS display packing a 403ppi and the screen has a olephobic coating for fingerprint resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The dual-SIM , 4G Smartphone is powered by 64-bit Snapdragon 615 SoC, with four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.0GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz. Alongside iis an Adreno 405 GPU and 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded via microSD card. On the software side, the Black runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with company’s proprietary Hive UI on top of it. Xolo has introduced a new privacy feature, ‘Underground’ which can password protect certain apps from prying eyes. The Xolo Black features a hybrid dual-SIM slot, where the second SIM card slot also doubles up as the microSD card slot. It supports both FDD-LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) and TDD-LTE Band 40 (2300MHz) and there is USB OTG functionality as well. A 3200mAh battery finds place. As a promotional offer, Xolo has teamed up with Vodafone to provide a bundled SIM offer with 1GB of free data a month for two months, and unlimited Vodafone music for two months. Also, the Black can be experienced in over 100 Vodafone stores across the country. If you are an existing Xolo phone user, you can be an early bird in owning the device by a day but you need to register for it.]]>

Xolo Omega 5.0, Omega 5.5 launched in India; Specifications and Features

Lakshmi Rajan — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:37:05 +0000

Xolo today unveiled their new Omega series by introducing Omega 5.0 and Omega 5.5 Smartphones both with octo-core processors and running on Xolo’s own proprietory HIVE UI. The company took to Twitter to announce the new launches and the Omega 5.0 is priced at Rs 8,999 and Omega 5.5 is priced at Rs 9,999. It also revealed that the new Omega series smartphones will be available in top 10 cities – Omega 5.0 starting December 10 while the Omega 5.5 will be up for grabs starting December 20. Both the phones gets a curved back panels and rounded edges and flaunts metallic rims on the sides. On the press release pics, both the phone looks visually pleasing. For the uninitiated, HIVE is a custom made user interface built on Android Kitkat and Xolo mentioned they are working on HIVE UI update for Android Lollipop. The Hive UI reinvents the stock Android with a new launcher and also gives users ability to download new themes, ringtones and wallpapers via ‘Edge’ store that comes with the UI. Other notable feature of Hive UI include Facebook integration with contacts app, a new notification widget called Chameleon.

Omega 5.0 Specification and Features

The Omega 5.0 comes with a 5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) IPS display and is powered by an octa-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM and Mali 450 GPU. The smartphone also features an 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 8GB internal storage, and a 2,100mAh battery.

5” HD IPS screen
1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor with Mali-450MP4 graphics engine
1GB RAM
8GB internal memory and 32GB Expandable
HIVE Inside, built on Android™ Kitkat v4.4
8.0 MP camera with Sony Exmor R sensor and 5P lens. 2MP front camera
Yamaha amplifier + DTS support
2100mAh Battery

Omega 5.5 Specification and Feature

The Omega 5.5 is the bigger brother to Omega 5.0, and features a 5.5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) IPS display and retains the same chipset and RAM. It gets a better camera deal with a 13-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 8GB internal storage, and the battery is also bettered by a 2,600mAh battery.

5.5” HD IPS screen
1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor with Mali-450MP4 graphics engine
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB
Android Kitkat 4.4
HIVE UI
13MP rear camera with Exmor RS sensor with 5P lens, 2MP front camera
Yamaha amplifier + DTS support
2600mAh battery

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Xolo Omega 5.0, Omega 5.5 launched in India; Specifications and Features

Lakshmi Rajan — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 09:37:05 +0000

Omega 5.0 Specification and Features

5” HD IPS screen
1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor with Mali-450MP4 graphics engine
1GB RAM
8GB internal memory and 32GB Expandable
HIVE Inside, built on Android™ Kitkat v4.4
8.0 MP camera with Sony Exmor R sensor and 5P lens. 2MP front camera
Yamaha amplifier + DTS support
2100mAh Battery

Omega 5.5 Specification and Feature

5.5” HD IPS screen
1.4 GHz Octa Core Processor with Mali-450MP4 graphics engine
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB
Android Kitkat 4.4
HIVE UI
13MP rear camera with Exmor RS sensor with 5P lens, 2MP front camera
Yamaha amplifier + DTS support
2600mAh battery

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Xolo Q510s has a 4" display, quad-core and Kitkat flavor, all for Rs 6,499

Lakshmi Rajan — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 06:11:15 +0000

Xolo Q510s smartphone priced at Rs 6,499 features a 4-inch display, quad-core MediaTek chipset and runs Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Every another day there is a new budget phone hitting the market and today it is Xolo Q510s at the hot price bracket where all the numbers and models can be seen – between 6K and 10K. The new dual-SIM Xolo Q510S (honestly, all this model numbers are getting too confusing to remember) comes with a 4-inch IPS display with 480×800 pixel resolution. Powered by a quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MTK6582M chipset combined with a Mali-400MP2 GPU for graphics and 1GB of RAM, the device also boasts of Android KitKat out of the box. The internal storage on offer is a 8GB with an option for expanding it externally. The camera specs include a 5-megapixel rear camera with a fixed focus and LED flash and a front VGA camera. The rear camera is capable of HD recording. The battery pack consists of a 1500mAh battery. The connectivity options include dual-SIM, 3G (on one SIM), Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi and GPS. At this price and specs, the entry-level budget Xolo Q510S is poised to face stiff competition notably Micromax Unite 2, Karbonn Titanium S99.]]>

Xolo 8X-1000 is the company's first Smartphone running on its own Hive UI

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 09:28:09 +0000

Xolo has been teasing their custom UI for quiet some time now and finally the wait is over, the company has launched, Xolo 8X-1000 their first Smartphone running on Hive UI. Priced at Rs. 13,999 , the octo-core processor powered smartphone will be available from next week. Let’s start with the customary technicals of the device first. The Xolo 8X-1000 comes with a 5-ich HD display ( 1280 x 720 pixel resolution along with 294 ppi ) in a dual-glass body casing. In a first, ASAHI Dragontrail glass in front and a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 at the back gives the phone a premium look and finish. The internals include a 1.4GHz MediaTek Octa-core processor paired with a 2GB of RAM and a Mali 450-MP4 GPU. The internal storage include 16GB and an option to expand it further by 32GB via microSD card. The camera set up include an 8-megapixel rear camera with Exmor R sensor and f/2.0 , 1.4 micron pixel aperture and has a LED flash with autofocus, the front is equipped with a 2-megapixel front camera. There are an list of camera features like Scene detection & tuning, High Dynamic Range (HDR), Low Light enhancement, Face recognition( For focussing as well as in Gallery), Vertical & Horizontal Panorama capture, Geo tagging, Face beautification, Smile Detection, Gesture Detection, Voice Capture, Object Tracking & Live Filters. The dual-SIM smartphone’s connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0, WiFi Direct. A 1920mAh battery is slapped inside and the device measures 7.9 mm in thickness. The main highlight and talking point of course is the HIVE UI which the company claims took one year to develop. The flat and minimalistic UI has an array of features including own theme library, Connect Platform that allows the users to interact with the company’s developers to give feedback and request new features, Fusion X combines music, video and radio into one centralized zone, Hive launcher and Chameleon widget etc. Another feature named Edge is a platform for designers to create and share themes, wallpapers, and ringtones for users. Xolo would be hoping the new theme would bring in a fan following for the UI and try to replicate the success of Xiaomi.

3G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0 and WiFi Direct support. It is powered by a 1920 mAh battery, rated to deliver 7.6 hours of talktime on 3G – See more at: http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/xolo-8x-1000-with-hive-ui-launched-at-rs-13999-23509.html/page1#sthash.fus8tWf0.dpuf

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Xolo 8X-1000 is the company's first Smartphone running on its own Hive UI

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 09:28:09 +0000

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XOLO Q600s with Android v4.4 KitKat launched at Rs 7,499

Lakshmi Rajan — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 08:24:00 +0000

The sub-8K mobile market is getting heated up and overcrowded ever since Moto E launched. As a domino effect, home grown players like Micromax, Karbonn, Lava have outed their own share of models to take on the segment. Today Xolo, a sub-brand of Lava mobiles launched Xolo Q600s running on Android Kitkat OS out of the box and priced at an introductory price of Rs 7,499 on Snapdeal. The press release says after 5th of July the device would be pricier by 1000 bucks and available for Rs 8,499. Though initially it will be Snapdeal exclusive, soon it will be available on other retail outlets. The dual-SIM Xolo Q600s comes with a 4.5-inch qHD (960×540 pixels) IPS display with OGS (One Glass Solution) which reduces the display thickness. Powered by a Broadcom quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz and paired with 1GB of RAM, there is a 4GB internal storage that can be expanded via a microSD card. Camera options include a 5-megapixel rear camera with a BSI sensor and a VGA front camera. A 2,000mAh battery is included and the company states a total standby time up to 400 hours, talk time up to 11 hours and music play time up to 47.6 hours. Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 3G support Bluetooth and GPS. The built-in sensors include Accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor. At 7.9 mm the device is also quiet thin at this price segment compared to other competing models.

Xolo Q600s specifications

Display – 4.5” qHD OGS IPS
Processor – 1.2 GHz Broadcom® Quad Core Processor with VideoCore® IV GPU
RAM – 1 GB RAM
Internal Memory – 4 GB Internal Memory
External Memory – MicroSD (up to 64GB)
Camera / Flash – 5 MP AF Rear BSI 2 + VGA Front
Battery Capacity – 2000 mAh
OS – Android v4.4.2 KitKat
Sensors – Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light sensor
GPS & GLONASS support

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Xolo Q900T Specifications; Announced today for Rs 11,999

Lakshmi Rajan — Mon, 05 May 2014 07:41:35 +0000

Xolo Q900T Specifications

4.7-inch IPS display, 178-degree wide viewing angle, 2.5D curved glass
1280×720 pixel resolution
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS
1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589T processor with a 357 MHz PowerVR SGX544 GPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal memory, up to 32 GB expandable memory with microSD
8MP rear camera with BSI sensor, LED Flash, 1080p video recording
2 MP front-facing camera
3.5 mm audio jack
Dimensions: 133.8 x 67.6 x 9.25 mm
3G (HSDPA: up to 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA: up to 11.5 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, OTG
1800 mAh battery

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XOLO Q700S announced with 4.5" display and quad-core processor for Rs. 9,999

Lakshmi Rajan — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 09:00:29 +0000

Xolo Q700S specifications

4.5” 480×854 (FWVGA) IPS display
1.3 GHz Quad Core processor
Android OS Jelly Bean v 4.2
1 GB RAM
4 GB internal memory expandable by MicroSD (up to 32GB)
8 MP AF Rear + VGA Front / LED Dual Flash camera
1,800 mAh battery
Sensors – Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor

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Xolo opens its Windows door with Xolo Win, its first Windows tablet with AMD processor

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:24:11 +0000