Lava gets the Android One finally!
Lava launched its first Android One smartphone pixel V1. The smartphone comes with 5.5-inch IPS display with Asahi Dragontrail glass and 1280×720 pixels. It is powered by 1.3GHz Quad core processor. It runs on 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 32GB.
The pixel V1 sports 8MP rear camera which can be interpolated to 13MP, with LED flash and front is 5MP camera which can be interpolated to 8MP. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box. Connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG. It packs with 2650mAh battery capacity.
Commenting on the launch, Navin Chawla, Vice President & Head Product, LAVA International said,
[notification type=”notification_info” ]We are extremely pleased about our association with Google to launch Lava‘s first Android One device, the Pixel V1. This device sets the foundation for a new category of smartphones by Lava that offer a great value and experience to the consumer. Design being our forte, this product has been developed with leading hardware components & specifications that integrate well with Android One. Needless to say, with Google’s stamp of authority on the software coupled with the benefits of the Android One program this device will always stay the latest.[/notification]
Caesar Sengupta, VP, Product Management at Google said,
[notification type=”notification_info” ]Google is pleased to collaborate with Lava on Android One – a program designed to help bring high quality, affordable Android devices to everyone. Together we will work to empower the next billion people.[/notification]
The Lava pixel V1 is available in White with Silver and Gold colours for Rs. 11,350. It will be exclusively partnered with Flipkart for online sale which starts from July 27th. It will also go on sale through other local retail shops. Check out the Hands on video of Lava pixel V1 [youtube youtubeurl=”lwKeO40NDIw” ][/youtube]
Lava Pixel V1 specifications are
- Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6582
- GPU: Mali 400 MP2
- Display: 5.5-inch Full Lamination IPS with Asahi Dragontrail glass, 1280×720 pixels protection, oleophobic coating
- RAM: 2GB DDR3
- Memory: 32GB internal, expandable up to 32GB microSD
- Camera: Rear 8M (Interpolated to 13MP) with LED Flash, 1.4um BSI sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 5P lens/ Front 5MP (Interpolated to 8MP) with 1.4um BSI sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 4P lens
- OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
- Connectivity: 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
- Battery: 2650mAh