Jivi JSP Q56 Launched as 'India's Cheapest Quad-Core Smartphone' at Rs. 4,399

While Jivi launched what it called the cheapest Android smartphone in India at Rs. 1,999 in September, the JSP 20, it now is claiming to have launched the cheapest quad-core processor Android smartphone, the JSP Q56. The dual-SIM Jivi JSP Q56 is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor (unspecified) that's coupled with 512MB of RAM, and is priced at Rs. 4,399. The handset for now isAmazon India exclusive and is available to buy from the e-commerce website. The budget smartphone sports a 4.5-inch TFT display with FWVGA (480x854 pixels) resolution and runs on Android KitKat 4.4 OS. JSP Q56 also includes an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera alongside 4GB of inbuilt storage, which can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 32GB). A 2000mAh battery backs the smartphone. 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB connectivity options are available in the handset. The Jivi JSP Q56 measures 139x67.5x9.9mm and is available in Black colour variant from the e-commerce website. Commenting on the launch if the Jivi JSP Q56, Pankaj Anand, CEO, Jivi Mobiles, "We have shattered the price barrier yet again for we believe in bringing the benefits of latest technology to the masses at prices they can afford. However, bringing the price down does not mean that the phone lacks any features, rather it is feature rich and beats the offerings from the competition hands down in terms of price-performance comparisons." NDTV