Flipkart's MarQ has launched its first smartphone in India
What's the story
E-commerce giant Flipkart's brand MarQ has launched its first smartphone, dubbed the M3 Smart, in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 7,999 and will go on sale on October 7 during the Big Billion Days sale. As for the key highlights, the device comes with an HD+ display, dual rear cameras, an octa-core processor, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
The phone has a 2.5D curved glass display protection
The MarQ M3 Smart features a waterdrop notch design with a prominent bottom bezel. Although it lacks a fingerprint sensor, the device offers the face unlock function for security. It bears a 6.088-inch HD+ (720x1560 pixels) Full View display with a pixel density of 281ppi and a 2.5D curved glass screen layer for protection. The handset is offered in Blue and Black color options.
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It sports a 5MP selfie camera
The MarQ M3 Smart is equipped with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13MP primary sensor and a secondary bokeh lens along with an LED flash. For selfies and video calling, it has a 5MP front-facing camera.
Internals
It runs on Android 10 operating system
The MarQ M3 Smart is powered by an unspecified 1.6GHz octa-core processor, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, it runs on Android 10 OS and packs a 5,000mAh battery with reverse charging support. For connectivity, the device offers support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, a headphone jack, and a micro-USB port.
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MarQ M3 Smart: Pricing and availability
The MarQ M3 Smart is priced at Rs. 7,999, however, it will go on sale on October 7 at a discounted cost of Rs. 6,299. The handset will be available via Flipkart during the Big Billion Days sale.