Intex launches Infie 3 entry-level Android Go phone with 4.95″ 18:9 display in India

Android Go was launched last year as a low-configuration version of Android Oreo. This year, we have seen a few Android Go smartphones be launched, including the Nokia 1, Alcatel 1X, Blackview A20, and others. On the surface, one of the best markets for Android Go would seem to be India, but few Android Go phones have been launched in India so far. In May, Micromax launched the Micromax Bharat Go Android Go phone, and the Nokia 1 has also made its way to the country. Now, Intex has entered into the Android Go space, launching the Intex Infi 3 Android Go-powered entry-level phone.

Intex, like Micromax and the rest of the Indian smartphone brands, have suffered from the entry of Chinese device makers in the Indian smartphone market. The company still has a foothold in the feature phone market, and the Infi 3 seems to be a smartphone designed for first-time smartphone owners. It was launched alongside the slightly higher-end Intex Infi 3, which is a regular Android 7.1 Nougat-powered budget phone. The Infi 3, despite having slightly lower-end specifications, is more interesting because of the presence of Android Oreo (Go edition).

We have previously taken an in-depth look into the Blackview A20 as well as the Android Go apps. Notably, the Intex Infie 3 is the first Android Go powered phone to launch in India with an 18:9 display. It also has a customized version of Android Go with Intex UI on top. The phone comes with Face Unlock, and other Intex additions such as Privacy System and App Freezer. It will also have pre-loaded apps such as SwiftKey and Xender.

The Intex Infie 3's specifications are compared with the Infie 33 in the table as follows:

Intex Infi3 Android Go	Specifications
Dimensions and weight	149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm, 154g
Software	Android Oreo (Go edition) with Intex UI
SoC	Octa-core 1.1GHz processor
RAM and storage	1GB of RAM with 8GB of storage; microSD card slot
Battery	3000mAh
Display	4.95-inch HD+ (1480×720) LCD with 18:9 aspect ratio
Wi-Fi	802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
Ports	microUSB port, dual nano SIM slots, 3.5mm headphone jack
Bands	GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz FDD-LTE: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/28/66 TDD-LTE: Bands 38/39/40/41
Rear camera	5MP Video recording up to 1080p at 30fps
Front-facing camera	2MP

The Intex Infie 3 will be available for ₹4,649 ($68) in India. At that price, it faces competition from the Xiaomi Redmi 5A, which has higher-end specifications and which costs ₹5,999. The phone will be available through a general trade network that includes more than 80,000 retailers and over 130 Intex Smart World Brand stores.

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