Technology firm, Swipe Telecom has released a budget dual-core smartphone 'Sonic' in India.
The new Swipe handset, tentatively titled as Sonic, boasts EVDO (Evolution Data Optimization) technology which is said to boost Internet connectivity. It supports dual-SIM (GSM+CDMA) functionality with dual-standby mode.
Swipe Sonic flaunts a 4.0-inch WVGA screen with 800x480p resolutions and runs on the Android v4.1 Jelly Bean OS powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon series CPU with 512MB RAM.
Other stipulated specifications include 2.0-megapixel main camera, 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front camera,1500 mAh battery and also comes with standard wireless data connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and EDGE.
As of now, Swipe Sonic smartphone is currently available at an online store ShopClues for ₹7,399. It will be up against MNC brands like Samsung Galaxy Trend, Nokia Lumia 520, Sony Xperia E as well as domestic rivals Micromax MAd A94, Canvas Fun A76, Xolo A600, Lava Iris 503, Karbonn Titanium S5i and many more.
Key specifications of Swipe Sonic:
| Model | Swipe Sonic |
| Display | 4.0-inch WVGA screen with 800x480p resolutions |
| OS | Android v4.1 Jelly Bean |
| Processor | Dual-core Snapdragon processor with 1.2GHz CPU speed |
| RAM | 512MB |
| Storage Capacity | Expandable up to 32GB |
| Camera | Main: 2.0-megapixel cameraFront: 0.3-megapixel VGA camera |
| Battery | 1500 mAh |
| Add-ons | Dual-SIM slots (GSM+CDMA), EVDO technology, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, microSD card support |
| Dimensions | 122.0 x 63.7 x 12.0 mm |
| Weight | 126 g |
| Price | ₹7, 399/- |
