Motorola launches dual-SIM Android phone

NEW DELHI: Handset-maker Motorola Mobility India on Monday strengthened its portfolio of smartphones with the launch of its Android-powered dual SIM touch screen smartphone, said to be the country's first smartphone of its kind.

Priced at Rs 31,999, the Android-powered Milestone XT800 is a dual SIM (CDMA-GSM) smartphone equipped with 3.7-inch touch display, 5-megapixel camera and expandable memory up to 32GB, according to a statement by Motorola.

Android, initially developed by Google, is a flexible software platform designed to deliver a personalized and customizable user experience on mobile devices. Motorola is planning to use Android as the operating system on many of its future handsets.

“We have specially designed the Milestone XT800 to provide infotainment-on-the-go for consumers who want a device that matches the demands of a hectic lifestyle like that of a senior professional,” a PTI report quoted Motorola Mobility India Country Head Faisal Siddiqui as saying.

The handset has built-in GPS satellite navigation using Google Maps, which helps the owner find their current location and chart routes to various destinations quickly and accurately. It also enables users to view and edit documents in popular formats including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and Zip.