Camera and Internal Storage
The camera features sound average with a 5 MP rear snapper with LED flash and a VGA front-facing shooter. With these aspects, the smartphone appears to possess similar camera aspects as the other entry-level smartphones without any high-end photography features that is unseen in this price range. The internal storage is 4 GB, similar to what the other smartphones in this price bracket. This storage capacity can be expanded externally by another 32 GB by means of an external memory card support.
Processor and Battery
The processor used is a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor that is aided by 512 MB of RAM and Mali 400 MP2 graphics engine. These capabilities deliver decent enough for basic graphics performance allowing enhanced experience of gaming, browsing and watching videos. The battery capacity of 1,500 mAh is pretty less when compared to the battery in its rivals, hence we cannot expect the device to last for a day under mixed usage. But, it should suffice carrying out the basic tasks with its average specs.
Display and Other Features
The IPS display is 4 inches in size and features a WVGA resolution of 800×480 pixels which renders it usable. It is claimed by Xolo that the 233 ppi pixel density and IPS panel combo would translate to a crisper, brighter and sharper viewing experience. Xolo Q500s IPS runs on Android 4.4 KitKat which is more responsive with new features being the latest version of the platform. It also sports dual SIM connectivity along with 3G, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth. Furthermore, the device arrives in a slew of color options including Black, Blue, Green, Red and White.
Comparison
The Xolo Q500s IPS will enter a direct rivalry with handsets such as Micromax Unite 2 A106, Moto E, Micromax Canvas Engage and Micromax Unite A092
Key Specs
What we Like
Decent processorAndroid KitKat OS
What we Dislike
Low RAM capacity1500 mAh battery
Price and Conclusion
Xolo Q500s IPS provides almost similar specifications as the others in this price range. Other than a few notable positives such as the inclusion of the Android KitKat platform and a decent enough processor, the handset seems to have only basic specs. However, considering its reasonable pricing of Rs 5,999, we can recommend this smartphone for those consumers who are planning to switch over to the smartphones for the first time.
