Spice launches 5.3-inch phone with 5MP front camera

Spice Mobile has launched its latest smartphone, Stellar Pinnacle - Mi-530, with a 5.3-inch screen. The new dual-sim phone is powered by Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and can be upgraded to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). The company is retailing the device for Rs 13,999 in the Indian market.

Apart from the screen, another unique feature of the device is its front camera with 5MP sensor. This autofocus camera may help the company attract users who frequently update their profiles on social media websites like Facebook and Twitter with new photos. On the rear of the phone is another 8MP autofocus camera.

The new Spice Stellar Pinnacle Mi-530 is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. Its 5.3-inch IPS display has screen resolution of 960x540 and nearly 245ppi pixel density. The device comes with 16GB ROM and supports external expansion via microSD card up to 32GB.

Connectivity suite of the new smartphone includes 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB. It is powered by a 2,550mAh battery and features apps like Pop-up Play, Flip to Mute, Intelligent Answer, Direct Call, Gesture Screen Lock, Hi Connect and Boot Acceleration.