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Xolo Era X Spes and Reviews

Xolo Era X is a budget smartphone – one that could be considered the middle offering between the Xolo Era 4G and Era 4K. It shares some similarities with the other two phones and differs from both in a couple aspects. The device sports an HD display and is driven by a quad-core processor.

Build and Screen

Looking at the Xolo Era X, it doesn't mark a significant departure from a budget device in terms of design. The body is fashioned out of plastic. However, unlike some other budget offerings, the phone is protected on the front against scratches and scuffs by tough Corning Gorilla Glass.

The display itself measures 5 inches diagonally and has an HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. This is an IPS touchscreen so buyers will be right to expect decent wide-angle viewing.

Camera and Storage

The Xolo Era X is better configured in the camera department than the Era 4G. It packs a pair of snappers similar to those on the Xolo Era 4K to an extent. You will find an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, autofocus, smile detection and burst mode on the rear.

There is also 5-megapixel front-facing shooter with flash for superb selfies in low-light conditions. Internal storage capacity is at 8 GB, with this being expandable by up to 32 GB using a microSD card.

Performance and OS

On the inside, the Xolo Era X packs a similar quad-core Spreadtrum processor as the Era 4G, but comes with 2 GB of RAM as available on the Era 4K. The level of performance to be expected is poised between those of the other two devices and would certainly be satisfactory to entry-level users the most.

Out of the box, this budget smartphone will boot Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. Buyers are in for superb value as this software is upgradeable to the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Miscellaneous Specs

The same 2,500mAh Lithium-Ion battery of the Xolo Era 4G is on offer here, promising talk time of over 16 and half hours. The Era X offers dual SIM slots, both of which support blazing-fast 4G LTE connectivity.

It comes with Box speakers and integrated K-class amplifier for great audio when listening to music or watching movies.

Pricing and Availability

Xolo Era X is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Xolo Era X Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N17,000 to N25,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.

Xolo Era X Specs

Here are a few specs of the Xolo Era X:

General Features

Platform: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Processor: ARM Cortex-A7, Quad-core 1.5 GHz (Spreadtrum SC9830A)
GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP2
Memory: 2GB RAM
Colours: White, Blue
Dimension: 145.5 x 72 x 8.45 mm
Weight: 142 g
SIM Type: Micro-SIM
SIM Count: Dual SIM

Display

Display: 5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Camera

Rear Camera: 8MP Camera, Video 1080p @30fps
Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
Front Camera: 5MP Camera

Storage

Built-in Storage: 8GB
Memory Card Support: MicroSD
Bundled Cloud Storage: -

Network Support

2G GSM: Yes
2G CDMA 1X: No
3G WCDMA: Yes
3G CDMA EVDO: No
4G LTE: Yes

Internet & Connectivity

GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
CDMA EVDO: No
4G LTE: Yes, up to 150 Mbps
WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
NFC: No
Infrared Blaster: No
USB Port: Yes USB 2.0

Messaging

SMS/MMS: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push Emails: Yes
Email Protocol: -

Entertainment

Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
FM Radio: Yes
Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm Jack: Yes

Navigation

Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Maps: -

Sensors & Control

Digital Compass: No
Accelerometer: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: Yes
Barometer: No
SpO2: No
Pedometer: No
Heart Rate Monitor: No
Gyroscope: No
Fingerprint Scanner: No
Iris Scanner: No
Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
Voice Control: Yes

Other Features

Video Streaming: Yes
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
Wireless Charging: No
Built-in Mobile Payment: No
Water Resistant: No
Dust Resistant: No
Image Editor: Yes
Video Editor: Yes
Document Viewer: Yes
Document Editor: No

Battery

Battery: Li-Ion 2500 mAh (Removable)
Talktime: Up to 10 hours
Standby Time: -

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