Xolo brings Play 8X 1020 octa core smartphone at Rs 9,999 to counter Redmi Note

Xolo has launched yet another smartphone, called Xolo 8X 1020, at Rs 9,999. At this price point, the Xolo Play 8X 1020 is pitted against the Redmi Note 4G which too is priced at Rs 9,999. This smartphone hasn't been listed on Xolo's website but is available from eBay.in.

As per the listing, the Xolo Play 8X 1020 has a 1.4 GHz octa core processor, 5 inch IPS display, 1 GB RAM, and 8 GB inbuilt storage. The listing does not talk about display resolution but media reports say that it has high definition resolution and has Dragontrail glass protection.

The Android 4.4 KitKat operating system based Xolo 8X 1020 has a micro SD card slot (reportedly upto 64 GB). There is an 8 megapixel camera and two LED flash lights in its rear panel while in the front it has a 5 megapixel unit.

The dual SIM smartphone comes with 3G connectivity and not LTE as the Redmi Note 4G, its biggest drawback. It has a 2500 mAh battery.

Vs Redmi Note 4G

The Redmi Note has a bigger 5.5 inch display but has the same resolution -HD. As compared to Xolo 8X 1020, it offers 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front unit. The Redmi Note also has better 2 GB RAM but do remember it comes with 1.6 GHz quad core processor. The Note has also a bigger 3200 mAh battery and huge 64 GB micro SD card slot.

Other Octa Core Smartphones

Xolo already offers two more octa core smartphones in the sub-Rs 10,000 segment, namely - Xolo Omega 5.5 and Xolo Omega 5.0. You can check out other octa core smartphones in the sub-Rs 10,000 segment from our Phone Finder.

There is no denying the fact that the Indian smartphone vendors are being forced to improve their products given the increasing challenge coming from the Chinese smartphone markets. Chinese companies like Xiaomi and Gionee are launching excellent handsets in the Indian market with down to earth pricing. This is increasingly making the life of Indian smartphone vendors extremely difficult. Thus far they actually had no outside interference in this market. but now they are being forced to improve their wares, and this is going to make the smartphone mavens in India all the more happier.

The new handset is all set to come with pretty good specifications. this includes 5 inch HD display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution. When it comes to processor the handset will be power-packed and will come with 1.4GHz octa-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. When it comes to the camera, the handset will have 8MP rear snapper with with dual LED flash and Sony Exmor R sensor and a 5MP front camera for selfie.

When it comes to storage the handset is coming with 8GB internal storage that can be expanded to 32GB via microSD card. The handset will come with juicy battery in the form of 2500mAh battery.