XOLO A500S Black, 4 GB
Detailed Review
Display
With the TFT LCD display of XOLO A500S, you get higher resolution without making concessions on the battery life. The display of this phone features 16 colours. The XOLO A500S sports a display of 10.16 cms; approximately 4 inches. You will be amazed with the sharp picture quality offered by the TFT LCD display of this smartphone. This smartphone presents a resolution of WVGA, 480x800 pixels. You get TFT LCD display with this device. A a size more colossal screen would work more in your favour than the size provided by this phone.Battery
The standby time offered is nearly 492 hrs on 2G network. On 2G network, the battery in this phone offers nearly 10 hours of talk time. This phone clocks in 470 hrs of standby time on 3G network, under ideal scenario. If using the 3G network, you might need to opt a bit conservative with the battery of this smartphone that offers only 8 hours of talk time.Camera
As much fun it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally great. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Depending on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you can get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 5 megapixels camera. As a bonus to that, the LED serves awe-inspiring results even in ill illuminated areas, so it does not matter even if the subject is far away. Though it's taken over by the latest entrants, yet the XOLO A500S does feature a Yes, 0.3 MP front camera; but no point spending money on a feature that might be of no real worth to you. Negotiating on image quality in low light setting is a thing of the past, as the built-in Flash of this device performs really well.General Features
The XOLO A500S here is credited with a Black body. Like most of the popular smartphones in the market, the XOLO A500S sports a touch screen. Pre-loaded with a number of features, this smartphone flaunts dimensions of 63.2x125x8.98.Connectivity
The 3.5 mm headphone jack ensures the smartphone meets your audio needs. With a built-in Bluetooth, this phone have the flexibility to sync with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. You get a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM sim with this smartphone. Keep up with the route while traveling with this smartphone that comes in with a built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location. Whether it is about standard possesses or advanced possesses like Loudspeaker, this XOLO A500S smartphone is crafted with all such possesses in it. Your device additionally has Wi-Fi connnectivity, as a bonus to the mobile data.Memory
The lower capacity of internal memory may raise a few eyebrows as it only satisfies basic utilities. The Mali 400 MP graphics in this XOLO A500S enables you to take joy in your favourite games on the device. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for use as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you have the flexibility to carry your entertainment in your p. The XOLO A500S is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which can help you boost the internal storage of the device. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. Stay off graphic intensive games and applications and the lower internal RAM of this smartphone will meet requirements.Performance
The popular operating system android makes sure the latest apps and trends are available to you. The XOLO A500S sports a platform that operates at GSM - 900, 1800; UMTS - 2100 GHz. While processors that have high frequencies and multiple cores are the trend today, they do not necessarily help with battery life. So, if you don't use your phone to take care of many things at once, and would like to just use one task or function at a time, then this smartphone, which provides you with Dual Core processor, would be just the phone for you. You can maximize your phone's battery life to last the whole day and in a like manner prevent it from heating up, by using one app at a time, or completing one task before going on to another. The Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. This device is credited with a ARM Cortex-A7 platform processor. Equipped with a 1.3 GHz processor frequency, the XOLO A500S offers a power packed performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would take longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The speed required by most typical apps are met by the XOLO A500S without any hindrance.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
A small device like this might neatly fit in my pockets, but that's all it can and nothing much with the cramped screen size of 4 inches. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing. I am mostly traveling around and even if it is in known streets, I prefer having my GPS navigation guiding me along, in case of traffic or diversions.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
I hate typing messages on the XOLO A500S with its tiny keypad as I misspell a single word more than 3 times. Video recording is fun and lets me record all beautiful memories of birthday parties and the energy and excitement of a house party. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the XOLO A500S sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. I will need to delete or transfer photos every week if I choose this XOLO A500S with its small storage space. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the XOLO A500S with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
The 4 inch display may be quite decent for a smartphone but I don't like it for my reading or gaming purpose. The 1.3 GHz is quite a decent frequency, but I would prefer something higher than that for gaming. Dealing with lags and slow load time really makes me impatient when it comes to gaming. An internal RAM this low isn't capable of handling any level of multitasking or gaming. Smartphone storage with such low capacity even for basic apps and programs is really irrelevant. If you have gaming and ebook library as huge as mine, you can never say no to an extendable memory storage.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | XOLO |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | A500S |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 720 x 1280 |
| Flash: | LED |
| Other Camera Features: | Touch Focus |
| HD Recording: | HD |
| Rear Camera: | 5 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 0.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MPEG4 , H.264 , H.263 , HD |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports WAV , MIDI , MP3 , eAAC |
| FM: | Yes |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| Internet Features: | |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| 3G: | Yes , 21.1 Mbps HSDPA; 5.6 Mbps HSUPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Ambient Light Sensor |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer , Proximity Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Additional Features: | Mobile Tracker , Smart Multitasking , Games , Android Video Player |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | WVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 480x800 Pixels |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 4 inches |
| Display Color: | 16 M |
Dimensions | |
| Size: | 63.2x125x8.98 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 10 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 8 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 492 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 470 hrs |
| Capacity: | 1400 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 4 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Graphics: | Mali 400 MP |
| Processor Frequency: | 1.3 GHz |
| Processor: | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Cores: | Dual Core |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The 4 inches display of the XOLO A500S was the first thing that grabbed my attention. I prefer texting over talking but this screen size is way too cramped to do that easily. It's not that amazing to own a smartphone with Yes, 5 MP camera resolution. There are cheaper options available that too with better camera resolution. I click hundreds of cool pics with my smartphone and don't think the pictures will be so cool with this phone. For me, a smartphone with secondary camera means loads of selfies. Me and my friends are a huge followers of the selfie and groupie trend, we hardly stop clicking 'em. If you find clicking selfies as cool as I do then you should definitely opt for a smartphone with an amazing secondary camera. I like the GPS feature, especially for new locations and traffic updates. I don't worry charging when I can charge my phone with the laptop; I can even transfer files with this. The 4 GB internal storage is really very less. If it can't save all my files then what good is it.