Intex Aqua S2 launched: A budget phone with fingerprint scanner

While a slew of budget-friendly phones were recently released in India, Intex Aqua S2 will be tad different from them. It is the cheapest smartphone in the market with fingerprint scanner.

intex-aqua-s2On Thursday, Intex launched the Android phone with a price tag of Rs 4,490 ($68). The Aqua series has been a successful line with a dozen or more phones sporting different features and for a price that’s hard to beat.

The latest Aqua S2 is powered by quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731C processor and paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage (expandable up to 32GB). The 5-inch display phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

The phone is backed by a decent 2450 mAh Li-ion battery that boasts a talk time of 5 hours and standby time of 110 hours. The highlight without question is the fingerprint scanner and smart gestures which Intex says is a treat for smartphone lovers.

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The camera however is a little on the lower side, with just 5MP on the rear and 5MP on front. Comparatively, you have camera with more power for a similar price range.

As for connectivity options, you can find Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, GPS/AGPS, FM Radio and USB. The Aqua S2 is sold in three colors – Champagne, White and Grey.

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