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Infinix launches SMART 5A, with Jio price support makes it ‘mumkin’ to buy a smartphone in less than 6K
- The device comes with an all-new attractive pyramid-shaped design, 8MP dual rear camera with triple LED flash, 8MP selfie camera, 2GB+32GB storage, fingerprint sensor, and much more
- Operating on the latest Android 11 with XOS 7.6 skin, the smartphone comes with an in-built Android (Go Edition) feature to run apps lighter and 15% faster
- Jio customers to get upfront price support of INR 550 on SMART 5A purchase, with an introductory price of Rs.6499 only
Mumbai, August 4, 2021: In a bid to upgrade its mass-favorite SMART series, by staying true to its legacy of Big Screen and Big Battery, Infinix – the premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Group – has partnered with India’s largest telecom company, Jio to unveil its ultimate pocket-friendly smartphone, SMART 5A. The device comes with a massive 5000 mAh battery capacity along with a huge 6.52 HD+ drop notch display, a better selfie camera, and several other category-first cutting-edge features along with exclusive offers from Jio.
The all-new SMART 5A comes in an attractive pyramid-shaped design on its back panel to give the consumers a stylish smartphone experience at such a price point. To be available exclusively on Flipkart at an introductory price of INR 6499, from August 2nd, 2021 SMART 5A will come in three color variants: Ocean Wave, Quetzal Cyan, and Midnight Black.
Infinix Smart 5A device will be available under JioExclusive program. Under the program, Infinix Smart 5A customers can avail:
- An upfront price support of INR 550, to be credited directly into customer’s bank account
- Additional benefits worth INR 1199
To enjoy the benefits under this offer, customers need to use Jio SIM card as their primary SIM
Elaborating on this partnership, Mr. Anish Kapoor, CEO, Infinix India said, “Consumers, today, are always exploring new ways to create, consume and share content. With the same proposition, Infinix has come up with a revolutionary device SMART 5A for users who are looking for multimedia content consumption and e-learning needs with a massive screen and long battery life. Smart 5A is specifically designed for entry level smartphone users and caters seamlessly to those who have heavy smartphone usage and online education needs. Delivering an exceptional user experience Smart5A runs on go which allows it to run lighter, 15% faster, and save data.
To make this device a truly First in Segment and give users exceptional benefits we are also delighted to announce our partnership with Jio. Through JIO we are giving our customers extended support of INR550 which makes this deal a total steal and brings the launch cost to be less than 6K which is unheard of in this segment offering the best value proposition and superior performance to users.
Our intent to collaborate with Jio is not only to give users additional price benefits but also to reach out to the consumers who are looking for a budget-friendly smartphone with a seamless network connection. Jio’s network superiority and combining it with one of our best budget devices will come together to realize the dream of democratizing technology and living up to Infinix’s value of ‘Ab Mumkin hai’ and ensuring that all our consumers can access technology and fulfil their dreams.”
Screen and Display: To ensure a bigger, brighter, and colorful mobile viewing experience, SMART 5A comes with an upgraded 6.52 HD+ drop notch display with a brightness of 500 NITS. Its cinematic screen with a 1200:1 contrast ratio is also backed by a superior audio experience enabled by the DTS Surround Sound speaker for maximum engagement.
Battery: The massive 5000 mAh battery backup of the device is supported by the power marathon feature that enables it to give a standby time of 35 days, allowing users to binge-watch videos for up to 23 hrs at a stretch, enjoy up to 25 hours of music, 33 hours of non-stop 4G talk-time, 12 hours of web surfing and 14 hours of gaming.
Operating system and processor: SMART 5A is backed by the latest Android 11 with XOS 7.6 skin. It is also powered by a 12nm Helio A20 Quad-Core processor with 2GB RAM/32 GB storage, which is a first in its segment. It integrates four ARM Cortex A53 CPUs clocked at up to 1.8GHz. The device also comes installed with the Android (Go Edition) feature that allows it to run lighter, 15% faster, and save data, which means users can download 3-4 more apps including heavier ones like games as Go uses 270MB less memory than standard Android phones. SMART 5A also comes with a dedicated 3-in-1 SD card slot for those who want to expand the memory up to 256GB.
Camera performance: SMART 5A features an 8MP dual rear camera with triple LED flash along with an f/2.0 large aperture and 18 different AI Scene detection Modes for detecting scenes and adjusting parameters that allow photo enthusiasts to capture detailed pictures with greater clarity. For full HD video recording, the rear camera comes equipped with AI HDR mode, Bokeh mode, AI 3D beauty mode, and Panorama mode. This smartphone comes with an upgraded 8MP selfie camera with a dedicated dual-LED flash under the display, f/2.0 aperture, and AI-driven HDR mode. The selfie camera has four different modes: the Portrait Mode, AI 3D Beauty Mode, and the Wide selfie mode for capturing the ‘perfect’ selfies. A cutting-edge AI framework boosts the phone’s camera capabilities, enabling Auto Scene detection from 10 different modes to adjust the image accordingly.
Security: The smartphone is also packed with advanced features such as a Fingerprint sensor/ Face unlock for enhanced security along with dual VoLTE that can support two 4G SIM cards and VoWiFi for automatically switching to seamless, glitch-free calls within a strong network vicinity.
Bearing in mind the customer-centric approach, Infinix has developed a robust service centre network with 915+ service centers across 700 towns in India. This allows users to enjoy after-sales experiences. Infinix devices come pre-installed with the Carlcare App that empowers the users to locate their nearest service centre and also indicates to them the availability of parts at the service centres.
