The Dutch manufacturer will sell both the phones across India through a partnership with consumer electronics retail giant, Redington.
Philips has launched two new smartphones, Xenium I908 and S309, for the Indian market. The first one is a high-end specifications rich phone while the other one is a budget smartphone. The Xenium I908 comes with octa-core 1.7GHz processor with 2GB RAM, 5-inch FHD screen, 13MP/5MP cameras, and 16GB of internal memory. On the other hand, the Xenium S309 has a dual-core 1GHz processor, 4-inch screen with Capacitive Touch Panel, 5MP/0.3MP cameras, and 4GB memory which is expandable up to 32GB. The pricing for Xenium I908 and S309 is Rs. 11,799 and Rs. 4,999 respectively. Both of the devices will be available across India through partnership with Redington.
You can read the full press release below:
Philips mobile today announced the launch of two new phones in the Indian market — the Xenium I908 and S309. With an aggressive focus on developing innovative, high-performance phones at competitive price points, the two phones are aimed at providing youth, professionals and technology enthusiasts with an uninterrupted and seamless smartphone experience. The I908 and S309 are priced at Rs. 11, 799/- and Rs. 4,999/- respectively.
Philips mobile has made use of its innovative engineering capabilities and Xenium technology to create a flagship smartphone I908 with a sleek form factor, 8.8 mm thickness and leather like cover which is impressive and easy to hold. High performance is the underlining feature of the Xenium I908 which comes with an octa-core 1.7GHz processor allowing all the eight cores to run simultaneously. This technology offers enhanced performance, power efficiency and improve user experience.
The phone is equipped with a 2GB RAM operating memory which also allows for a super-fast system experience and the 16GB internal memory as a plus. The I908 has a 5 inch full HD screen, a 13 megapixel rear camera and a 5 MP front camera with an 88 degree wide angel lens for high quality self-shots.
The S309 is a budget smartphone with a trendy and ergonomic design. The phone comes with a 4 inch screen size with a Capacitive Touch Panel (CTP) and multi-touch capability. The phone has 5.0 MP rear camera and a 0.3 MP rear camera. It is powered by a Dual core 1.0 GHz processor and has an Internal memory of 4GB ROM The phone also has micro SD card support upto 32 GB.
S.S. Bassi, Country Manager – SAARC, Sangfei Mobility said: “Identifying the dearth in the industry for phones with high-end performance capabilities, we have introduced the I908 with powerful features across every aspect of the phone. Packed with Philips’ trademark Xenium technology, the phone offers excellent battery life and stand by time for its consumers. It is ideal for consumers looking for a smooth and reliable smartphone experience. The S309 on the other hand is the ideal phone for users looking for a budget smartphone with key features and reliable performance.”
Pricing
•I908 – Currently available at starting price of Rs. 11,799
•S309- Currently available at starting price of Rs. 4,999
Availability
Philips Mobile will partner with Redington as their distribution partner to their products available across all geographies in India.
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