Intex in4400 Magic – Fiddle with the motion sensor app and magic screen effect Review

VERDICT:

The Intex in4400 is focused at the budget conscious with a rich feature set and a low price tag of Rs. 2,650. If you can forgive the weak camera, then you should consider buying this phone, as we have not seen a phone with better feature set in this price bracket. However, if you want a better camera phone, then we recommend you the Intex in2060 at Rs. 2,500.

Look and feel

The in4400 comes with a glossy black finish on the front, side and portions of the back panel. The entire body is built out of hard plastic, except for the metallic battery cover. The grey battery cover adds a nice contrast with the glossy black portions of the back panel. Though the metallic cover gives the phone a solid feel, it lacks a latch mechanism for a smooth operation. Hence, its sharp edges might hurt your fingers if you are not careful enough while removing the cover. The dual SIM and dual-memory latches are poorly built and they seem to come off the hooks while loading or unloading the slots. The diamond shaped design on the keys and the navigation pad, adds a touch of class to the front panel. However, the glossy surface makes it vulnerable to smudges, and is a killjoy to its classic looks.

Features

[RELATED_ARTICLE]In addition to the regular multimedia features, it is pre-loaded with motion sensor multi-function application. It allows you to “Shake switch” audio-playback, video-playback, FM radio, wallpaper, album, incoming call silent-mode and EBook page. One might just wonder if two is better than one, as it is becoming a norm with dual SIM phones adding the dual memory feature on a platter. Another noteworthy feature is the magic screen effect, which randomly triggers different magic colour animations with the menu icons. The Intex Zone app provides access to auto call recorder, answer machine and mobile tracker, which form the crux of latest mobile technologies.

Read on to know the performance, our take, specifications, ratings and the test results on the next page…

Performance

[RELATED_ARTICLE]The in4400 Magic delivered decent call quality across all the test locations, particularly with the handsfree headset. However, the loudspeaker generated choppy audio reception at 50% and higher volume levels. The audio quality on the loudspeaker does not satisfy the music lovers, while the handsfree performance is barely acceptable. The 0.3MP camera produced mediocre image quality even at the highest resolution and image settings, while the flash hardly made a difference to the image clarity in low-light conditions. But, one cannot expect anything better from a sensor of that size. The display quality is just acceptable for a 65K colour screen, as it provides very limited viewing angles. If one can ignore the frame lags and constant stuttering, the video-playback is barely manageable on this phone. Overall, the in4400 is a mediocre performer, which fails to impress the power users.

Our Take

The Intex in4400 is focused at the budget conscious with a rich feature set and a low price tag of Rs. 2,650. Its lacklustre multimedia performance coupled with a weak camera, are the biggest setbacks. The motion sensor multi-function app and the magic screen effect add a new dimension to the aging dual SIM market. The dual memory feature is just an evolving strategy that we have seen from several upcoming brands. If you can forgive the weak camera, then you should consider buying this phone, as we have not seen a phone with better feature set in this price bracket. However, if you want a better camera phone, then we recommend you the Intex in2060 at Rs. 2,500.

Specifications: SIM (GSM GSM); Display: 2.2-inches; Memory: microSD expandable up to 8GB; Battery: 1400 mAh, Talk-time: up to 5 hours, Standby-time: up to 350 hours; Dimensions: 110x48x13 mm; Weight: 90 grams;

Ratings
Features: 6.5
Performance: 5.5
Build Quality: 6
Value for Money: 7
Overall: 6

 

 

Contact: Intex Technologies (INDIA) Ltd.
Phone: 1800 10 38822
E-mail: info@intextechnologies.com
Website: www.intextechnologies.com/
Price: Rs. 2,650