Intex Cloud Fx Firefox OS smartphone launched in India at Rs 1,999

Intex has launched its first Firefox smartphone in India at Rs 1,999. Named the Cloud FX, the phone is exclusively available on e-commerce site Snapdeal. Intex has also teamed up with Aircel to provide Aircel users who buy the phone 1GB Data free for two months.

The Intex Cloud Fx sports a 3.5-inch HVGA display and is powered by a 1.3GHz processor paired with 128MB of RAM. Also featured are 2-megapixel rear camera, 256MB internal storage, microSD card support to expand memory up to 4GB, FM Radio, and a 1,250mAh battery. Connectivity options include dual-SIM card support, 2G support, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The device also supports several Indian languages including Hindi and Tamil.

Speaking on the launch of 'Cloud FX', Keshav Bansal, director, marketing, Intex Technologies said, "With the launch of Intex Cloud FX, we aim to enable the masses to get smartphone experience at the cost of a feature phone. We are delighted to partner with Snapdeal.com, the partnership allows us to offer the smartphone pan-India at a revolutionary cost."

"With the support from Intex, Firefox OS smartphones in ultra-low-cost category will redefine the entry-level smartphones segment, which attract people to transfer from featured phones to smartphones. Having a stronghold as Intex, we believe Firefox OS devices are going to create another momentum in Asia," said Dr Li Gong, president of Mozilla.