XOLO launches XOLO 8X-1000 octa-core processor and HIVE UI

Xolo has finally announced its new HIVE user interface while launching its first octa core smartphone - the Xolo 8X 1000. The smartphone is priced at Rs 13,999 and will be available for purchase from next week onwards.

According to XOLO, it has developed the Hive UI by itself as it tries to differentiate in the crowded smartphone market by building an ecosystem around its offerings. Some of the highlights of the Hive UI includes theme support, Fusion X media player, brand new launcher, integrated contacts, and more.

“XOLO 8X-1000 is powered by HIVE – the software suite for the next level smartphone experience. Built on Android, HIVE offers a host of new features and enhancements that changes the way you interact with your device. It allows users to join in and become a part of the development team,” XOLO notes on its website.

Powered by True Octa-Core processor, XOLO 8X-1000 has a 2 GB RAM with 16 GB onboard ROM memory that is further expandable up to 32GB. An 8MP Exmor R sensor rear camera and 2MP front camera are housed along-with a 5” HD display in a first-of-its-kind glass body. The smartphone is armed with a ASAHI Dragontrail glass in front and a CORNING Gorilla Glass 3 at the back to ensure complete protection of the phone while ensuring a minimalistic exquisite design.