Swipe, MTV Volt phablet : features, specs and price

Whenever I heard word MTV first thought pop out in my mind is Roadies. But here matter is different Music channel MTV partnered mobile handset maker Swipe Telecom to launch a range of smartphones and tablets and is eyeing sales of Rs 25 crore in the next two years through the range. The first device in the range – MTV Volt – is a 3G dual SIM six-inch phablet, priced at Rs 12,999. Powered by a dual core 1GHz processor, the device has Android 4.1 operating system, 8MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera.

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Sandeep Dahiya, SVP and Business Head – Consumer Products, Viacom18, said, “MTV Volt is a ‘made to order’ product for the generation that’s constantly communicating, entertaining and socializing. With features that address their needs and price-point that suits their pockets, we’re confident about MTV Volt by Swipe, to generate a great response.”

Main features and specifications

Operating system:Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Processor:1 GHz dual-core processor

Display: 6-inch screen with pixel dimensions of 854×480

RAM: 512 MB RAM

Camera: 8 MP rear camera; 1.3 MP front camera

Memory and storage: 4 GB internal storage

micro-SD card slot for expandability to 32 GB

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, FM Radio, GPS, Accelerometer

Battery: 3200 mAh Li-ion battery