Just a short while after reviewing the Intex Aqua Trend (Review | Pictures), we have another model from the same company in our hands for review. The Aqua Trend underwhelmed us, especially considering how many strong alternatives are available at or even below the same price. Intex is well known for selling low-cost products, especially PC peripherals. However, a lot of companies have managed to drive prices down in the smartphone industry without compromising on features or materials, and so Intex's classic formula might not do it any good here. Today, we have a slightly more premium model, the Intex Aqua Ace, in for review. Priced at Rs. 12,999, this phone will find itself going up against some very polished, premium products. We're hoping Intex can impress us and show that it's able to compete in a market very different to the one it has thrived in so far.
The Intex Aqua Ace tries very hard to look good and tempt buyers with features such as 3GB of RAM. However, the overall package is disappointing, with weak overall performance, poor cameras, and a screen that feels at least a generation old. 3GB of RAM makes no practical difference, and we wish Intex had instead paid more attention to construction quality and the overall usage experience. The silver lining to this device is its above-average battery life. There are plenty of better choices at this price.
Brand | Intex |
Model | Aqua Ace |
Price in India | ₹8,800 |
Release date | September 2015 |
Dimensions (mm) | 145.00 x 71.50 x 6.70 |
Weight (g) | 121.50 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 2300 |
Removable battery | No |
Colours | Black, White |
SAR value | 1.07 |
Screen size (inches) | 5.00 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 720x1280 pixels |
Processor | 1.3GHz quad-core |
Processor make | MediaTek MT6735 |
RAM | 3GB |
Internal storage | 16GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 128 |
Rear camera | 13-megapixel |
Rear flash | LED |
Front camera | 5-megapixel |
Operating system | Android 5.1 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.00 |
NFC | No |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | Yes |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | No |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |