Lava to launch Xolo X500, second Intel-powered smartphone for Rs. 8,999

We have learnt from our sources that the Lava Xolo X500 is a dual-SIM smartphone, which runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It sports a 3.5-inch screen with a resolution of 480X320. The processor clocks a speed of 1.2GHz and comes with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. The device packs in 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. It has a 1,500mAh battery.

The Xolo X500 comes with a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera that can click seven images in the burst mode at 6 fps (frames per second). Lava has already shipped the first lot of the assignment and it's executed to arrive in the markets shortly for a best buy price of Rs. 8,999.

The Lava Xolo X900 (Pics | Review) was the first Intel-powered smartphone launched in April 2012. It comes with an Intel Z2460 single-core chip that clocks in at 1.6Ghz. It has a 4.03-inch screen with 1024x600p display and offers 1GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Lava Xolo X900 was launched with Android 2.3 on-board, but later got an update to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). This smartphone is currently available for Rs. 17,500.

Key specifications of the XOLO X500

• 3.5-inch TFT display with 480X320 pixel resolution
• 1.2GHz processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB Internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD
• 5-megapixel camera
• 1,500mAh battery
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)