Lava launches IvoryS 4G voice-calling tablet in India; price, specifications

Indigenous smartphone-maker Lava International Ltd launched a new tablet dubbed the IvoryS 4G in India on Saturday.

Lava's new budget tablet sports a 7.0-inch HD LCD screen and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop OS powered by a 1.0GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt storage and a 3,000mAh battery, which can support close to eight hours of talk time.

It houses a 5MP primary camera with LED flash, autofocus and full-HD video recording ability, and a 3.2MP snapper on the front.

The IvoryS 4G also features dual-SIM slots with voice-calling ability and other connectivity features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS.

"As per industry reports, India will have over 300 million 3G and 4G subscribers by 2018. With our vision to empower people to do more and be more, we are committed to drive the 4G adoption in India. As one of the leading players in the tablet category, our endeavor is to provide world-class technology accessible to all and IvoryS 4G is a step further in that direction. In a burgeoning tablet industry, tactical differentiators are passé' — it is all about discovering and experiencing the difference," said Raman Sharma, VP and head of Tablets and IT at Lava International Ltd, in a statement.

The company confirmed that the new Lava IvoryS 4G has been made available at all multi-brand retail outlets in India. Prospective consumers will have two colour combinations to choose from: blue with black and white with silver.

Key specifications of Lava IvoryS 4G: