Optus X Smart: Plans | Pricing | Specs
Summary
With a 5.5-inch HD screen and an 8MP camera, the Optus X Smart delivers plenty of modern smartphone features at a very agreeable price.
Details
Pricing & Availability
Launch price (RRP) | $129 |
Launch date | 2017-03 |
Phones come in all shapes and sizes these days, from the bleeding-edge extravagance of the latest iPhones to the bare bones simplicity of retro-styled feature phones like the Nokia 8110 4G. Both ends of the spectrum serve wildly different audiences, but neither adequately caters to the smartphone buyer looking for a handset capable enough to keep pace with the modern online world yet affordable enough to be purchased outright rather than requiring commitment to a lock-in contract.
That's why phones like the Optus X Smart exist. Equipped with a large touch screen, a capable camera and 4G connectivity, it covers all the basic functions expected of a modern smartphone while sporting an accessible budget price tag. If you don't need lightning fast performance or flashy features like wireless charging and NFC, the Optus X Smart might be just the handset you've been looking for.
Design
- 5.5-inch screen is impressively large for a budget smartphone.
- Headphone jack and decent storage capacity make it a capable portable entertainment device.
Camera
- 8MP rear camera should satisfy most basic photo needs.
- Beauty mode and panorama support provide additional flexibility.
Performance
- Enough power for basic day-to-day phone tasks.
- Slowdown is likely if you push it too hard.
Battery
- 2,500mAh battery can deliver up to 15 hours of talk time and 500 hours on standby, according to Optus.
Pricing and availability
Specifications
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