The smartphone is available for Rs 6,499 ($105 / €75) outright

Dec 3, 2013 00:01 GMT  ·  By

Spice Mobility has just announced the upcoming release of Smartphone Flo Mettle 5X smartphone in India. The affordable handset will be available within the next few days for only Rs 6,499 ($105 / €75) off contract.

According to AndroidOS, the smartphone will be up for grabs via Homeshop18 online retailer, but other authorized resellers might offer the device as well.

Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X ships with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system out of the box, which is one of the strongest points of the smartphone.

Aside from that, it offers pretty decent specs, such as 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display and dual-SIM support. On the inside, the device comes equipped with a dual-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, only 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory.

Those who decide to go for Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X should know that the smartphone packs microSD card slot for memory expansion, so they can add more storage over the 4GB already included within the phone.

It is also worth mentioning that the smartphone will come pre-loaded with BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and no less then four launchers, allowing for different home screens to be chosen by users.

“Smart Flo Mettle 5X provides an ideal choice for urban youth and customers who are looking to up their style quotient. This product series has been conceptualised following a deep understanding of consumers’ need for premium look even in the middle/affordable range.

“This latest offering by Spice is a perfect amalgamation of functionality, style & entertainment. We continue to deliver the best android experience without sacrificing on performance and features,” said T M Ramakrishnan, CEO, devices, Spice Retail Ltd.

In related news, Spice Mobility has confirmed plans to launch additional Android smartphones, such as the Mettle 4X and Mettle 3.5X, which are set for release in late December.