Obi Mobiles Launches Its Flagship Smartphone Octopus S520


BANGALORE: Obi Mobiles announced the launch of its much-anticipated Smartphone, Octopus S520, which will be available on Snapdeal for 11,990. Obi mobiles is a Toronto based globally focused IT Company, co-founded by John Sculley, a former CEO of Apple.

Octopus S520 is the first device launched by the company that comes with a 5 -inch HD display, 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. Runs on Android KitKat 4.4, the device is powered by a 1.7GHz MediaTek octa-core processor, and  omes with 1 GB RAM and 8GB internal storage memory that is expandable up to 32 GB via a microSD card slot.

“S520 is a beautifully designed product. It is engineered to highest quality specifications to reliably deliver a superior performance. This flagship device is an affirmation of our stated commitment to extend the best in class Smartphone experience. From hardware specifications to the quality of accessories there are no compromises whatsoever, because we know our young customers conduct their lives around their Smartphone,” said Ajay Sharma, CEO of Obi Mobiles.

In terms of connectivity, this dual SIM smartphone supports 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB 2.0. ,  and has a 1800 mAh battery that will last up to 180 hours on standby mode.

Speaking about the launch of Octopus S520, Tony Navin, Senior Vice President, Snapdeal said, “The Mobile market in India is growing by folds as customers are increasingly demanding newer technology and innovative products and are willing to support brands that deliver this. In order to meet the growing demand of new technology we have tied up with Obi Mobiles to enhance the shopping experience of the 25 million+ users of our portal. The latest launch by Obi Mobiles comes packed with features and is sure to offer a great Smartphone experience to its users.”

According to Obi, the phone package contains Flip Cover, a Screen Protector along with USB Charger and in-ear bud type earphones as a standard offering. Octopus S520 supports countrywide network over 95 service centers.