{"id":7902,"date":"2017-12-07T06:04:32","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T06:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.YourChennai.com\/?p=7902"},"modified":"2017-12-07T06:04:32","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T06:04:32","slug":"airtel-intex-join-hands-launch-range-affordable-4g-smartphones-starting-just-rs-1649","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/2017\/12\/07\/airtel-intex-join-hands-launch-range-affordable-4g-smartphones-starting-just-rs-1649\/","title":{"rendered":"Airtel and Intex join hands to launch a range of affordable 4G smartphones starting at just Rs 1649"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Airtel further expands device ecosystem under its \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative, which has received an extremely positive response from customers<\/em>\u00c2\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

Continuing to build on the success of its \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative, Bharti Airtel (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Airtel\u00e2\u20ac\u009d), India\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s largest telecommunications services provider, today said that it has partnered with Intex Technologies (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Intex\u00e2\u20ac\u2122), a leading Indian manufacturer of smartphones, consumer durables and IT accessories, to launch a range of affordable 4G smartphones with advanced features.<\/p>\n

The Intex Aqua LIONS N1, a brand new 4G smartphone from the Intex stable,<\/strong> will be available to Airtel customers at an effective price of just Rs 1649<\/strong> (compared to market price of Rs 3799).\u00c2\u00a0 The all new Dual SIM 4G smartphone is powered by MTK chipset with a 4\u00e2\u20ac\u009d full touch WVGA screen, 2MP Rear & Front VGA camera, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage which is expandable\u00c2\u00a0up to 128GB along with a host of other exciting features.<\/p>\n

\"AffordableCustomers need to make a down payment of Rs. 3149 for the Aqua LIONS N1. <\/strong>The all new 4G smartphones come bundled with a monthly pack of Rs 169 from Airtel, offering generous data and calling benefits. For details visit www.airtel.in\/4gphone<\/a>. The customer is required to make 36 continuous monthly recharges of Rs 169 from Airtel. After 18 months, the customer will get a cash refund of Rs 500 and another Rs 1000 after the completion of 36 months, taking the total cash benefit to Rs 1500.<\/p>\n

Under the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla 4G Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative, Airtel aims to partner with multiple mobile handset manufacturers to create an \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcopen ecosystem\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 of affordable 4G smartphones and bring them to market for virtually the price of a feature phone. The partnership with Intex gives further momentum to this initiative which has received extremely positive response from customers looking to upgrade to a 4G smartphone and get on to the digital superhighway with access to all popular apps.<\/p>\n

Ajai Puri, Chief Operating Officer (India and South Asia), Bharti Airtel<\/strong> said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are really pleased to see the continued positive response to our \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative from customers as well as smartphone manufacturers. We are delighted to have Intex on board as a partner and their brand familiarity plus distribution reach will add to our affordable smartphone proposition and offer more choice to our customers. We look forward to working with them towards empowering every Indian with a 4G smartphone.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Speaking on the collaboration with Airtel, Nidhi Markanday, Director, Intex Technologies, <\/strong>said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153For Intex, consumers come first and we look at the benefits they get from our partnerships and offerings. We are delighted to launch the all new Aqua LIONS N1 exclusively under the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative to drive the adoption of 4G smartphones. The strategic tie-up with Airtel will help Intex offer very affordable smartphones that will accelerate the shift of feature phone users to smartphone without pinching the pocket.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

In addition to the Intex Aqua LIONS N1, two more affordable 4G smartphones have been introduced under the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative.<\/p>\n

The Intex Aqua A4 comes at an effective price of Rs 1999 <\/strong>(compared to market price of Rs 4999). <\/strong>It is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and an 8GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB. It has a 5MP primary camera on the rear and a 2MP front shooter.<\/p>\n

The Intex Aqua S3, the most advanced phone in this range, is available an effective price of Rs 4379 <\/strong>(compared to market price of Rs 6649). <\/strong>It comes with a 5\u00e2\u20ac\u009d HD IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad- processor. It has 2GB RAM and an internal storage of 16GB that can be expanded up to 64GB. It has a 2450 mAh battery plus 8MP primary camera and a 5MP front shooter with flash for taking great pictures.<\/p>\n

All devices are Android powered and offer full access to all apps on Google Play Store, including YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp. The smartphones come preloaded with MyAirtel App, Airtel TV and Wynk Music to offer a great self-serve and content experience to customers.<\/p>\n

In case the customer does not wish to opt for the Rs 169 bundled plan, she\/he has the flexibility of doing recharges of any denomination and validity as per individual requirements. However, to claim the cash refund benefit, recharges worth Rs 3000 must be done within the first 18 months (to claim the first refund installment of Rs 500) and another Rs 3000 over the next 18 months (to claim the second refund installment of Rs 1000).<\/p>\n

The ownership of the 4G smartphones is fully with the customer and there is no need to return the device to Airtel\/Intex at any point to claim the cash benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/strong><\/td>\nIntex Aqua LIONS N1<\/strong><\/td>\nIntex Aqua A4<\/strong><\/td>\nIntex Aqua S3<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Down Payment<\/strong><\/td>\n3149 (MRP 3799)<\/td>\n3499 (MRP 4999)<\/td>\n5879 (MRP 6649)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cash Back<\/strong><\/td>\n1500<\/td>\n1500<\/td>\n1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Effective Price<\/strong><\/td>\n1649<\/strong><\/td>\n1999<\/strong><\/td>\n4379<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screen<\/strong><\/td>\n4\u00e2\u20ac\u009d full touch WVGA screen allowing for a great video, online and social media experience<\/td>\n4\u00e2\u20ac\u009d full touch WVGA screen allowing for a great video, online and social media experience<\/td>\n5\u00e2\u20ac\u009d full HD IPS Display\u00c2\u00a0 allowing for a great video, online and social media experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software<\/strong><\/td>\nAndroid 7.0 Nougat. The latest open ecosystem that offers access to all apps on Google Playstore, including YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook and much more<\/td>\nAndroid 7.0 Nougat. The latest open ecosystem that offers access to all apps on Google Playstore, including YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook and much more<\/td>\nAndroid 7.0 Nougat. The latest open ecosystem that offers access to all apps on Google Playstore, including YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook and much more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preloaded Airtel Apps<\/strong><\/td>\nMyAirtel, Airtel TV, Wynk Music that offer digital self-serve and exciting digital content<\/td>\nMyAirtel, Airtel TV, Wynk Music that offer digital self-serve and exciting digital content<\/td>\nMyAirtel, Airtel TV, Wynk Music that offer digital self-serve and exciting digital content<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor, Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n1.1 GHz MTK Processor, 1400 mAh battery<\/td>\n1.3 GHz Quad-core processor, 1750 mAh battery<\/td>\n1.3 GHz quadcore Processor, 2450 mAh battery supports extended usage with a single charge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n1GB, allowing smooth running of multiple applications<\/td>\n1GB, allowing smooth running of multiple applications<\/td>\n2GB, allowing smooth running of multiple applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ROM<\/strong><\/td>\n8GB (expandable up to 128 GB, offering ample storage for multiple apps, songs, pictures and videos)<\/td>\n8GB (expandable up to 64 GB, offering ample storage for multiple apps, songs, pictures and videos)<\/td>\n16GB (expandable up to 64 GB, offering ample storage for multiple apps, songs, pictures and videos)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SIM<\/strong><\/td>\nDedicated Dual SIM Slots (both Open)<\/td>\nDedicated Dual SIM Slots (both Open)<\/td>\nDedicated Dual SIM Slots (both Open)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camera<\/strong><\/td>\nDual Camera. Rear \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 2MP and Front \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 0.3MP<\/td>\nDual Camera. Rear \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 5MP and Front \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 2MP<\/td>\nDual Camera. Rear \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 8MP and Front \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 5MP with Flash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network support<\/strong><\/td>\n4G\/3G\/2G with support for Airtel VoLTE, offering seamless voice and data connectivity over Airtel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nationwide network<\/td>\n4G\/3G\/2G with support for Airtel VoLTE, offering seamless voice and data connectivity over Airtel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nationwide network<\/td>\n4G\/3G\/2G with support for Airtel VoLTE, offering seamless voice and data connectivity over Airtel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nationwide network<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\nWi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS<\/td>\nWi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS<\/td>\nWi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

With today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s launch, Airtel now offers seven 4G smartphone models under its \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative. It has partnerships with Karbonn Mobiles and Celkon in addition to Intex.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Airtel further expands device ecosystem under its \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMera Pehla Smartphone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 initiative, which has received an extremely positive response from customers\u00c2\u00a0 Continuing to build on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7904,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96,30,95],"tags":[10741,1924,1036,10744,10742,10743],"class_list":["post-7902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobile-accessories","category-news-business-political-national-realestate","category-technology-mobiles-startup","tag-affordable-4g-smartphones","tag-airtel","tag-intex","tag-intex-aqua-lions-n1","tag-mera-pehla-smartphone","tag-positive-response"],"views":2035,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Airtel-affordable-4G-smartphones-Intex-Aqua-LIONS-N1.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7902","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7902"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7902\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7906,"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7902\/revisions\/7906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7904"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}