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Lava Iris X1 With Android 4.4 KitKat Launched at Rs. 7,999

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By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 26 May 2014 13:39 IST

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Lava has launched its first Android 4.4 KitKat smartphone, dubbed Iris X1, at Rs. 7,999.

Notably, the domestic handset maker had been teasing its Iris X1 smartphone ahead of the official launch. 2o1c23

The company has announced that the Lava Iris X1 will be available via Amazon India starting Tuesday. Lava says those ordering the smartphone from Amazon on the launch day will also get a 16GB microSD card free with the device.

It's worth noting that the company claims that the Iris X1 will be 'exclusively' available on Amazon in the press note; however it customers will soon also be able to buy the smartphone from retail stores. The company notes that the Iris X1 comes with a free bundled flip cover in the box.

(Also see: Lava Iris X1 vs. Moto E)

The Lava Iris X1 priced in the sub-Rs. 8,000 segment will be up against the likes of the popular Android KitKat.

(Also see: Lava Iris X1 vs. Micromax Unite 2)

The Iris X1 is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device and also s 3G connectivity. The highlight of the smartphone is the latest Android KitKat software onboard. Other specifications include a 4.5-inch IPS display (480x854 pixels resolution and 217ppi pixel density); 1.2GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with 1GB of RAM; 4GB of built-in storage; expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB); 8-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash; 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and 1800mAh battery. Connectivity options apart from 3G include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS/ EDGE, A-GPS and Micro-USB.

(Also see: Lava Iris X1 vs. Micromax Canvas Engage)

Commenting on the launch, Hari Om Rai, Chairman and Managing Director,
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Decent battery life
Very little bloatware

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Unoriginal design
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Display 4.50-inch

Processor Broadcom BCM23550

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 8-megapixel

RAM 1GB

Storage 4GB

Battery Capacity 1800mAh

OS Android 4.4.2

Resolution 480x854 pixels

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