Quick Answer
- Internal storage space of 8 GB is a welcome feature as there are hardly a few offerings in the sub Rs 10,000 price bracket that come with such increased storage options.
- While most of the offerings in the entry-level market arrive with only 4 GB of storage capacity, the inclusion of 8 GB is a welcome addition.
- It packs acceptable specifications with a good processor and camera set along with 8 GB of internal storage space that is rarely seen in the sub Rs 7,000 priced handsets.
These days, India based smartphone vendor Xolo appears to be splashing the market with solid offerings with reasonable price tags. Following the launch of its HIVE based smartphones Play 8X-1000, the firm has come up with an entry-level handset called Xolo Q510s. The handset comes with decent specifications despite its competitive price tag of Rs 6,499. Here we come up with a quick review of the Q510s.
Camera and Internal Storage
The Xolo handset is given a standard 5 MP primary snapper that is coupled with LED flash for better low light photography experience and FHD 1080p video recording capability. Furthermore, the device also incorporates a VGA front-facing camera that is capable of making basic video calls. While there is nothing extraordinary in the imaging department, it appears to be worthy enough for a stiff competition with its rivals that are also priced similarly.
Internal storage space of 8 GB is a welcome feature as there are hardly a few offerings in the sub Rs 10,000 price bracket that come with such increased storage options. Furthermore, this can be further expanded externally by another 32 GB using a micro SD card. While most of the offerings in the entry-level market arrive with only 4 GB of storage capacity, the inclusion of 8 GB is a welcome addition.
Processor and Battery
The SoC used in the Xolo phone is a MediaTek 6582M chipset that houses a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor for decent performance. This processor is clubbed with 416MHz Mali-400 MP2 graphics engine to handle the gaming requirements of users and 1 GB of RAM for efficient multi-tasking.
Battery capacity is 1,500 mAh, which sounds moderate for the specifications of the handset. This battery capacity is relatively smaller than the batteries in the other entry-level handsets.
Display and Features
The Xolo Q510s boasts of a 4 inch IPS display that carries a WVGA screen resolution packing 800×480 pixels. This basic display with average aspects should be adequate for the basic tasks such as watching videos, browsing the net and playing games.
Like the other entry-level smartphones, this one also comes fueled with Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The dual SIM handset packs a slew of standard connectivity features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS and 3G.
Comparison
Xolo Q510s will be a stiff challenger for the devices including Intex Style PRO, Celkon Millennium Dazzle Q44 and Micromax Canvas Fire 2 A104.
Key Specs
| Model | Xolo Q510s |
| Display | 4 inch, WVGA |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6582M |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB, Expandable up to 32 GB |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Camera | 5 MP/ VGA |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh |
| Price | Rs 6,499 |
What we Like
- Android KitKat operating system
- 8 GB of storage space
- Competitive pricing
What we Dislike
- Not a long lasting battery
Price and Conclusion
The Xolo Q510s is reasonable at Rs 7,299 adding it to the list of value for money smartphones. It packs acceptable specifications with a good processor and camera set along with 8 GB of internal storage space that is rarely seen in the sub Rs 7,000 priced handsets. However, in the recent times, the entry-level smartphone market is witnessing plethora of Android 4.4 KitKat offerings that will create a tough competition from other domestic and global vendors as well.
