Indian manufacturer, Intex has announced a couple of new budget smartphones under the Intex Aqua range. The two new devices are the Intex Aqua N15 and Aqua i14. Both the devices run Android 4.4 KitKat. The price is competitive to the very popular Moto E. So, lets see if the new Intex Aqua devices manages to give the Moto E a run for its money.
The Intex Aqua N15 and i14 feature identical specifications but for the screen size. The Aqua N15 features a 4-inch FWVGA (854x480p) display while the Aqua i14 features a 5-inch FWVGA (854x480p) display.
Rest of the specs are virtually the same on both the devices. They are powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor with 1 GB of RAM. Both the devices come with 4 GB of internal storage and microSD expansion up to 32 GB.
On the camera front, both Aqua N15 and i14 feature an 8 MP primary camera with an LED flash and a 2 MP front-facing camera. The Aqua i14 features a 1850 mAh battery while there’s no word on the battery capacity of the N15. As we already mentioned, the new devices come with Android 4.4 KitKat on-board and Intex has pre-loaded some apps like Opera Mini, Saavn and OLX.
Both the devices come with dual SIM connectivity with dual standby. Other connectivity options include 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS / aGPS. The Intex Aqua N15 is priced at Rs. 6,090 and it comes in Blue, Black and White.
The Intex Aqua i14 is priced at Rs. 7,090 and it comes in the usual Black and White variants. Both the devices are available in India through Intex retail stores all across India, hypermarkets and leading online retailers.
Intex Aqua N15 and Intex Aqua i14 Specifications:
| Specification | Intex Aqua N15 | Intex Aqua i14 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4-inch IPS display | 5-inch IPS display |
| Resolution | FWVGA (854x480p) resolution | FWVGA (854x480p) resolution |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor | 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Memory | 4GB internal storage | 4GB internal storage |
| microSD | Yes up to 32GB | Yes up to 32GB |
| Camera | 8MP rear camera with LED flash 2MP front-facing camera | 8MP rear camera with LED flash 2MP front-facing camera |
| Battery | Not revealed | 1850 mAh |
| Connectivity | Dual SIM, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS / aGPS | Dual SIM, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth with A2DP, GPS / aGPS |
| Price | Rs. 6,090 | Rs. 7,090 |
Comparison:
We have had many smartphone launches of late around the Rs. 5,000-8,000 mark to compete with the Moto E and there has been some great devices to give the Moto E a tough competition but the Moto E still remains in a league of its own. The Intex Aqua devices are priced to compete with the Moto E. So, let’s take a look at how Intex’ new devices fare against the Moto E and the Micromax Unite A092.
| Specification | Intex Aqua i14 | Moto E | Intex Aqua N15 | Micromax Unite A092 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5-inch IPS display FWVGA (854x480p) resolution | 4.3-inch IPS display qHD (960x540p) resolution | 4-inch IPS display FWVGA (854x480p) resolution | 4-inch IPS display WVGA (800x480p) resolution |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor | 1.2GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor | 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor | 1.2GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB |
| Memory | 4GB internal storage microSD expansion | 4GB internal storage microSD expansion | 4GB internal storage microSD expansion | 8GB internal storage microSD expansion |
| Camera | 8MP rear camera with LED flash 2MP front-facing camera | 5MP rear camera | 8MP rear camera with LED flash 2MP front-facing camera | 5MP rear camera with LED flash 0.3MP front-facing camera |
| Battery | 1850 mAh | 1980 mAh | Not revealed | 1500 mAh |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
| Price | Rs. 7,090 | Rs. 6,999 | Rs. 6,090 | Rs. 6,490 |
The Intex Aqua devices are surely great on paper. Both the devices have some decent specifications and the camera on these devices are surely superior to the competition (atleast on paper). So, if you want a smartphone with a good camera at this price, the Intex Aqua devices might be your only option.
Rest of the specs are decent enough but the Moto E packs in a better display, larger battery and better design while the Micromax Unite A092 features more internal storage. At the end, it all depends on you and what you need the most.
