Apart from dual cameras, the wide display with slim bezels links most upcoming flagship smartphones. The upcoming Galaxy Note 8, LG V30, and iPhone 8 are all expected to a display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Now, Micromax is planning to bring the premium feature at a budget price. The company plans to launch a new series of smartphones with Infinity displays. Read more to find about Micromax Infinity Series Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Launch date | August 22 |
Micromax has confirmed the launch date for its upcoming smartphone range. It has started sending ‘Block your Date’ media invitations for the launch event. The all-new Micromax Infinity Smartphone Series will be unveiled on August 22. The domestic handset maker might also launch its long-awaited Evok Dual smartphone.
Micromax is known for bringing budget and mid-range devices. While pricing details of the upcoming series are not known yet, it is expected to fall in the mid-range segment. The new line-up of premium smartphones will be an affordable alternative to Samsung Galaxy S8.
The company is bringing premium features at an affordable price. However, it won’t be the first to offer a wide screen device in the mid-range segment. The LG Q6 with 5.5-inch FullVision display (18:9 aspect ratio) was launched in India at Rs 14,990. While the premium smartphones with Infinity display like Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 are priced at Rs 57,900 and Rs 37,789 respectively.
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Specifications and Features
The Micromax Infinity smartphones are said to sport a Samsung Galaxy S8-like design. The new devices will feature a 5.7-inch curved display. A teaser image shared by the brand hints at a display with 18:9 aspect ratio for new Micromax Infinity series. It features a tagline – ‘Let’s put a number to infinity.’
The Infinity display essentially means a bezel-less screen with a wider resolution. The traditional 16:9 aspect ratio is replaced with a wider aspect ratio of 18:9. The upcoming Micromax Infinity smartphone series will feature slim bezels. Also, the Home button will be absent at the front. However, the new series will feature an on-screen navigation button. It is expected to run on Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (not specified).
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Conclusion
The new Infinity series is targeted at users with heavy multimedia usage. Currently, Micromax is seeing a decline in the Indian smartphone market share. The mid-range segment is now dominated by the likes of Xiaomi, Honor, Oppo, Moto, etc. Can the new Micromax Infinity series act bring back the Indian brand? Will it serve as a cheaper alternative to the likes of LG and Samsung? Let us know in the comments section below.
