Micromax launches Bolt A61 smartphone

Indigenous smartphone makerMicromax has launched a new budget smartphone named Bolt A61. The handset has been priced at Rs 4,999 and comes with a 4-inch screen and competes against the likes of Nokia Asha 501 and Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo and Galaxy Star.

The new Bolt A61 smartphone has a 4-inch TFT screen with 800x480p resolution and 233ppi pixel density. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 256MB RAM. This phone packs 512MB of internal storage and can support microSD card up to 16GB.

Connectivity suite of Micromax Bolt A61 includes 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB. It has a 2MP rear camera and a VGA front camera. Its 1,500mAh battery offers talk time of 4 hours, according to the manufacturer.

Some of the apps that come preloaded on the phone include Kingsoft Office, Hike, Spuul, Opera and MiLive.

Key specs:

Display: 4-inch TFT screen with 800x480p resolution and 233ppi pixel density;
Operating system: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean);
Processor & RAM: 1GHz CPU and 256MB RAM;
Storage: 512MB internal storage, 16GB microSD support;
Connectivity: 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB;
Camera: 2MP front camera, VGA rear camera; and
Battery: 1,500mAh