Nokia X Android Smartphone Launched At 8,599

NEW DELHI: Finnish handset giant Nokia launched its much awaited Android-based Smartphone 'X' in India for 8,599, aimed at protecting its turf in the fiercely competitive market.

The company had announced 'Nokia X' family of affordable Smartphones, which runs Google's Android apps, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month.

The company had said then that Nokia X+ is expected to be priced at euro 99 (about Rs 8,400), Nokia XL at euro 109 (about 9,200) and Nokia X at euro 89 (about 7,500).

Nokia said it will bring the other two devices -- X+ and XL -- in the Indian market in the next 60 days.

"India is one of the fastest growing markets for smart phones in the world. With the launch of Nokia X, we are adding more ammunition to our Smartphone portfolio. We believe Nokia X is a unique combination of Nokia quality and experiences, Microsoft services and Android apps," Nokia India Managing Director P Balaji told PTI.

India is the third largest market for Smartphones. IDC data showed that Smartphone sales in the country surpassed 44 million units in 2013, up from 16.2 million in 2012.

The surge has been mainly powered by home grown vendors like Micromax, Karbonn and Lava, which offer Smartphones for as low as 3,000.
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