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The XOLO Q500 gets silently listed on the XOLO official website for a price tag of Rs. 7,999. This quad core handset comes loaded with X-Transpic app that translates Hindi posters, messages and billboard into English. The specifications are now confirmed.

The XOLO Q500 is powered by 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8225Q quad core processor with Adreno 203 GPU. It is a dual SIM handset sports a 4 inch OGS screen with 800×480 pixels resolution. Handset runs on Android 4.1 with 1GB RAM and 4Gigs of internal storage.

There is 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a front camera of VGA resolution. HD video recording is supported. Other features are 3G (7.2Mbps), 2G, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS. There is micro SD cards slot. Accelerometer, light and proximity sensors are present.

Battery is 1450 mAh capacity with talk-time of up to 9 hours on 3G and up to 16 hours on 2G networks.

The XOLO Q500 is listed on the XOLO website for Rs. 7,999.

Samsung Mobiles has launched the Galaxy S Duos 2 GT-S7582 that comes powered by 1.2GHz dual core processor, supports dual SIM and runs on Android 4.2 OS. This handset is priced at Rs. 10,999. The Galaxy S Duos 2 is available on Samsung India eStore.

The handset weighs just 118 grams with a 10.57mm thickness. The TFT screen is 4 inches supporting 16M colors over 800×480 pixels resolution (WVGA). The Duos 2 is upgraded version of Samsung Galaxy S Duos.

This dual SIM handset includes a 5MP CMOS camera on the rear with LED flash and VGA camera on the front. Rear camera can record videos in 1280x720p resolution at 30fps. Duos 2 runs on Android 4.2. There is 4GB internal storage and about 768MB RAM. Key features are 3G(HSPA+ 21Mbps), 2G, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) 2.4GHz with Wi-Fi direct, GPS with A-GPS/ GLONASS support and Bluetooth.

There are magnetic, accelerometer and proximity sensors. The 1500 mAh battery that the phone houses gives a talk-time of up to 8 hours on a single charge.

1.2GHz dual core Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 GT-S7582

Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2 is now listed on Samsung eStore for Rs. 10,999 and on other online stores for Rs. 10,790. The older model – Galaxy S Duos is currently priced at Rs. 9,990.

BSNL has launched a low cost phone and two smartphones. The PentaBharat is a java based phone priced at Rs. 1,799; the PentaSmart PS501 smartphone comes for Rs. 6,999; the PS650 for Rs. 7,999.

PentaBharat PF300

This is a dual SIM handset with minimal features – it’s java based phone with a 3 inch screen. A very basic phone with 64MB RAM, 1.3MP camera on the rear, Bluetooth and micro SD support. It comes with 1800 mAh battery with around 8 hours of talk-time. The PF300 handset can also be used to access the net. It is priced at Rs. 1,799 along with 1200 minutes of free BSNL talk-time.

PentaSmart PS501

This handset sports a 5 inch screen with 854×480 pixel resolution running android 4.2 and powered by 1.2GHz dual core processor. On board RAM is 512MB with 4Gigs of internal storage. Micro SD card is supported. Other features are 5MP rear camera, front VGA camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. The handset with 1800 mAh battery is priced at Rs. 6,999 and comes with free 3GB data and talk-time of 300 minutes.

PentaSmart PS650

This Phablet is powered by dual core processor with Mail 400 GPU running android 4.2 on 512MB RAM and 4GB storage. The PS650 comes with 6.5 inch screen with 800×480 pixels resolution. Other features are 2MP rear camera, VGA front camera, 3G, Wi-FI, GPS and Bluetooth. PS650 comes with 2500 mAh battery. The PentaSmart PS650 is priced at Rs. 7,999 and also comes with 300 minutes talk-time and 3GB free 3G data (BSNL Network).

added a new member to its 3G smartphone family. The new Idea Aurus 4 is priced at Rs. 8,999 and comes powered by MediaTek 1.3GHz dual core processor.

The Idea Aurus 4 sports a 4.5 inch TFT screen with 854×480 pixels resolution (16M colors). The handset comes with light, G-Sensor and proximity sensors. Aurus 4 is with 1.3GHz MT6572 dual core processor with Mali 400 GPU.

Aurus 4 comes loaded with Android 4.2 that runs comfortably with 512MB RAM and 4GB storage. In addition there is external card support of up to 32GB. This dual SIM handset comes with 5MP camera with flash placed on the rear and a front camera of VGA resolution.

Other features are 3G (21Mbps), 2G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. The removable Li-ion battery is of 1800 mAh capacity that gives talk-time of up to 4 hours on 3G and 7 hours on 2G networks.

The Idea Aurus 4 is listed on the Idea Cellular website for Rs. 8,999 and comes with special offers for prepaid and post paid Idea subscribers.

As per the latest tweet from MMXNewscaster, Micromax next Canvas handset, probably the Micromax canvas 5, could come powered by MTK6592 octa core chipset. This still a rumor, no official word from Micromax, yet.

The MMXNewscaster tweet has revealed some specs and taking clue from other octa core handsets that will hit the Indian markets in early 2014; you can fill in the blanks. The Micromax Canvas 5 (well not sure if that is what it will be called) will be powered by MediaTek octa core MTK6592 chipset.

It will run on Android 4.2 or 4.3 with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. Screen will be of size 5 inches supporting resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. If you may recall Intex had announced the Intex i17 handset with the same MT6592 chipset, but with bigger screen and lower resolution (720p). You can expect the MMX Canvas 5 to come up with a 13MP camera on the rear with flash and a 5MP front facing.

Other common features that will be included are 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Battery will be of 3000 mAh capacity. We will have to see if 4G support is included. Smartphones powered by octa core processors are already available on Chinese online stores for around $240 to $350.

Let’s hope Micromax keeps the octa core pricing at a comfortable level.

Another handset from Karbonn Mobiles, the Titanium S5 plus, an upgraded version of the Titanium S5 is now listed on Saholic for Rs. 10,990. This dual SIM handset is with a 5 inch IPS qHD screen and is powered by quad core processor.

Karbonn Titanium S5 plus is powered by 1.3GHz mt6582 chispet. MT6582 is cortex A7 (28nm) with Mali 400 GPU @500 MHz. The handset is available in Deep Blue and Perl white colors. Display screen is IPS LCD of 5 inches with 960×540 pixels resolution. There is proximity, accelerometer and light sensors.

Titanium S5 plus runs on Android 4.2 with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage. 1GB RAM definitely is an advantage. There is micro SD card slot that can house another 32GB cards.

The S5 Plus comes with 8MP rear AF camera with flash and front camera of VGA resolution. Key features are 3G, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS with A-GPS. This dual SIM handset gets power from 1800 mAh removable battery.

The difference between Titanium S5 and S5 plus is that the S5 model is with quad core processor (qualcomm), running Android 4.1 and battery is 2000 mAh. On the other hand the S5 plus is quad core mt6582 (MediaTek), running Android 4.2 with 1800 mAh battery. Rest of the features are the same.

The Karbonn Titanium S5 Plus is available for Rs. 10,990.

Spice Mobiles has launched the Smart Flo Mettle 5X (Mi-504) handset for a price tag of Rs. 6,499. This handset comes powered by dual core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, yes with the same chipset MT6572 that almost all dual core handsets are launched with.

The Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X specifications are the same, it’s with 1.3GHz MT6572 dual core processor with mail 400 GPU. Android 4.2 is the OS playing around on a 5 inch screen with 854×480 pixels resolution.

RAM is of a modest 512MB and internal storage is 4GB. Micro SD card of up to 32GB is supported. An 8MP auto focus camera is placed on the rear with flash support and another 1.3MP on the front. Features included are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. There is no 3G support, you can use the 2G networks (EDGE). There is built in GPS receiver with A-GPS support.

The battery is 1800 mAh that is sufficient for this 1.3GHz dual core chipset. The Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X box pack also includes a free flip cover (needs confirmation). Spice mobiles is also planning to launch the Mettle 4X (4 inch screen) and 3.5X (3.5 inch screen) with the same hardware and for a cheaper price.

The dual SIM Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X is priced at Rs. 6,499 and doesn’t really look good because of the missing 3G support.

The Gionee P3 or Pioneer P3 is listed on the ebay.in website for Rs. 6999 . This dual SIM handset is powered by 1.3GHz MT6582 quad core chipset running Android 4.2 on a 4.3 inch WVGA screen.

It seems the 1.3GHz dual core MT6572 chipset will soon be overtaken by this 1.3GHz MT6582 budget quad core chipset. The MT6582 (cortex A7 ~ 28nm) is clocked at 1.3GHz coupled with Mali 400 MP2 GPU clocked at 500Mhz.

Gionee Pionee P3 sports a 4.3 inch TFT screen with 800×480 pixels resolution. It runs on Android 4.2 with 512MB RAM, 4GB storage and 32GB external SD card support. This dual SIM handset comes with 5MP rear auto focus camera with flash and front camera of VGA (0.3MP) resolution. The rear 5MP camera can record videos in 720p (HD) resolution.

The Gionee P3 is 11.1mm thick and available in Black and White colors. Other features are 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Battery is 1700 mAh capacity that gives talk-time of up to 12 hours.

The handset is listed on ebay.in for Rs. 6999 and it’s clearly mentioned that the P3 handset will be available from 6th December 2013 (dispatched on/after 6th) but can be pre-booked now. The box pack also includes a protective back cover and screen guard. The handset is not yet listed on the official Gionee website.

Karbonn Titanium S5 plus is another handset with MT6582 for Rs. 10,990. The MT6582 quad core wave has already started.

Benq has launched two new quad core handsets the BenQ F3 and BenQ A3 in Taiwan. The A3 is with Snapdragon processor whereas the F3 is powered by MediaTek processor. These handsets are currently available in Taiwan for approx Rs.12K for A3 model and approx Rs. 17K for F3 model. No word as to when the handsets will hit the Indian stores.

The BenQ A3 comes with 4.5 inch IPS screen supporting 960×540 pixels resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon (MSM8225Q) quad core chipset clocked at 1.2GHz (Cortex-A5) with Adreno 203 GPU. Android 4.1 runs the show with 1GB of RAM and 4GB storage. There is micro SD card support of up to 32GB. Handset weighs about 135 grams and is 10mm thick.

In addition an 8MP camera with BSI sensor and LED flash is present on the rear side and a 2MP camera on the front. Battery is of a 2000 mAh capacity.

The BenQ F3 is with 4.5 inch IPS screen supporting qHD (960×540 pixels) resolution. This handset in fact runs on Android 4.2 with 1GB RAM and 4GB on-board storage. Micro SD card of up to 32GB is supported.

The F3 with 8.9mm thickness (119 grams weight) comes powered by MT6589 quad core processor @ 1.2GHz. There is 13MP camera on the rear with BSI sensor and flash plus a 2MP camera on the front. This handset comes loaded with 2100 mAh battery.

Both these handsets supports 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.

The awaited Nokia Asha 500 is listed on Infibeam with a coming soon tag for Rs. 9,524. Not sure if the price is real but it seems too much specially when Nokia Asha 501 is available for around Rs. 5,000.

The price really does not make any sense as the Asha 500 is downgraded Nokia Asha 501, and price should be less that for what 501 is selling for. The 501 is with 3 inch screen whereas the 500 is with 2.8 inch. Screen resolution is the same 320×240 pixels. Both the handsets do not support 3G.

When it comes to the primary camera the 500 is with 2MP resolution and 501 with 3.15MP resolution. And front camera is missing on both these handsets. Asha 500 sails on Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.1.1 where as 501 is on Platform 1.0.

Nokia Asha 500 weighs 101 grams and is 12.8mm thick. TFT screen is 2.8 inches with 320×240 pixels resolution. RAM is 64MB, 4GB card comes free and the card slot supports card of max 32GB. Key features are 2G (EDGE), Bluetooth 3.0, micro USB and Wi-Fi (b/g/n).