Lenovo, on Thursday introduced the Lenovo VIBE X2 flagship smartphone under its VIBE series for Rs. 19,999 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart at 10am on 10 Nov, 2014 onwards. The device will be available in sunset Gold layer variant.
 
Vibe X2 features a 5 inch full HD IPS display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and is powered by MediaTek’s 2GHz 4G LTE True octa-core processor with 2GB RAM.  It comes with 32 GB of internal storage and a 2300 mAh battery. It is 120 gm in weight and has a 13 megapixels rear camera with LED flash and a 5 megapixels front camera. It has a simplified UI, selfie beautification and auto-shutter gesture controls. It is a dual-SIM device.
 
“Lenovo is innovating to lead in the PC+ era guided by its “plus strategic roadmap” focusing on smartphone growth opportunities while leveraging favorable market trends. India is a prominent growth market for us and the Vibe X2 with the first-of-its-kind VIBE Xtension smart layers and other premium features is a great example of our rich expertise in innovation and design.” said JD Howard, Vice President, Lenovo Group, Head of Lenovo AP Sales.
 
“The VIBE X2 is a trend-setter in many ways with its distinctive three-layer design combined with the all-new VIBE Xtension smart layers. This device is an ideal combination of cutting-edge technology and innovative features that certainly meet the requirements of our discerning customers, who value best-in-class features in their smartphones. Vibe X2 is the perfect choice today in India for youth who want a trendy, high-on performance device with best-in-class features and abundant battery life that keeps them connected even on-the-go,” said Sudhin Mathur, Director- Smartphones, Lenovo India.
 
Adding a fourth layer to the VIBE X2’s multi-layered concept are the VIBE Xtensionsmart layers. Lenovo is introducing two VIBE Xtensions, VIBE X2 Battery and VIBE X2 Speaker, which work seamlessly with the VIBE X2 to enhance and personalize consumers’ mobile experience.
 
At just 5.1mm thin, the VIBE X2 Battery surprises consumers with the ability to extend its life by up to 75 percent. An auxiliary micro-USB port simultaneously charges the case and device. The unique VIBE X2 Speaker is the first click-on speaker in the market. Other highlights include a convenient hands-free stand, wireless Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in battery for 5 hours of uninterrupted audio playback.
 
Lenovo is the first global handset manufacturer to ship a smartphone with the latest MediaTek MT6595 True Octa-core processor. The MT6595 is world’s first 4G LTE octa-core smartphone SoC with ARM Cortex-A17 and Ultra HD H.265 Codec Support. The chipset employs ARM’s big. LITTLE architecture with MediaTek’s CorePilot technology to deliver a Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) platform that unlocks the full power of all eight cores.
 
“We are excited to partner with Lenovo to introduce the first handset powered by MT6595 in the country. Lenovo has been an important partner for us and has always believed in innovation at MediaTek. We believe through this collaboration, MediaTek and Lenovo will be able to expedite the adoption of 4G LTE in India. With a deep understanding of the Indian smartphone market, we continue to bring a premium mobile experience to consumers, and thus enable them to become, what we like to call, an Everyday Genius,” said Finbarr Moynihan, General Manager – Corporate Sales International, of MediaTek.
 
The Lenovo VIBE X2 smartphones comes equipped with Lenovo’s proprietary DO it Android applications to provide users with greater value than any other smartphone in its class. The VIBE X2 comprises five essential apps that address the key concerns of mobile users. The DO it app series includes:
 
SHAREit – Shares information instantly between multiple devices without network charges
SECUREit – This helps to speed up devices and secure them from viruses and malware
SYNCit – This is a back up to restore contacts, SMS messages and call logs
SNAPit Camera – This camera provides a camera app with gesture controls
CLONEit – This instantly transfers all your old data to your new Lenovo smartphone