Intex Cloud Q5 Launched; Aqua Star II Gets Upgraded Variant

The Intex Cloud Q5 is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) smartphone which runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box. It comes with a 4.5-inch (480x854 pixels) FWVGA TFT display. The smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum (SC7731G) processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.

It comes with 8GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB). It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, while there is a secondary 2-megapixel front-facing camera also on board.

On the connectivity front, the Cloud Q5 offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The Cloud Q5 smartphone packs a 1600mAh battery, which according to the official listing is rated to deliver up to 5 hours of talk time, and up to 160 hours of standby time. It measures 133x67x8.9mm and weighs 138 grams. The handset will be available in Gold, Silver, and White. The handset is currently listed as out of stock at eBay India.

The major difference between the Intex Aqua Star II and the upgraded Aqua Star II smartphone is that the latter features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage while the former packs just 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The new Aqua Star II also sports a 5-megapixel front-facing camera while the previous model came with a 2-megapixel front camera.

(Also see: Intex Aqua Star II vs. Xolo Cube 5.0)

Other specifications of the Intex Aqua Star II are the same as the original smartphone, which was launched in February this year. The dual-SIM Intex Aqua Star II runs Android 4.4 KitKat, and features a 5-inch display with FWVGA (480x854 pixels) resolution. The smartphone is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Spreadtrum (SC7731G) processor.

Sporting an 8-megapixel rear autofocus camera, the Aqua Star II supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB). Connectivity options include 3G (HSPA+), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB 2.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Aqua Star II packs a 2100mAh battery and will be available in White and Champagne colours.