Motorola XT531: affordable Android smartphone
The Motorola XT531 is the new, slim and budget-friendly Android smartphone from Motorola Mobility. The Motorola XT531 gives users a more engaging experience with its 3.5-inch, extra-bright touch-screen display, dual cameras for vivid video capture, and all the social networking you want. The Motorola XT531 will be available starting this month in China.
Running on the latest version of Android, or 2.3 Gingerbread, the latest version of Google’s operating system, Motorola XT531 is the perfect balance of sleek design, affordability and intuitive functionality. Capture and share your memories in crystal clear clarity with its 5-megapixel auto-focus camera with built in flash. With the *Qik Video Connect you can easily create videos and share with friends in real-time. You can also use the Qik app with the front-facing camera for video chatting. Typing text and email messages is faster and easier with the touch-screen keyboard. Plus, with access to leading social media applications users can stay in constant contact with friends and family.
Motorola XT531 also has best-in-class battery life, allowing users to talk for eight hours or have 28 days of standby in 3G mode. The battery can handle regular multitasking between apps, games and Web browsing, as well as heavy messaging. Users also have access to more than 250,000 apps from the Android Marketâ„¢ and in some countries will have access to SHOP4APPS.
The Motorola XT531 will be marketed as Motorola FIREâ„¢ XT in Europe and as Motorola SPICEâ„¢ XT in Latin America. The Motorola XT531 will be available as single-SIM and dual-SIM models in select parts of Asia. The dual-SIM model will be available starting this fall.
Motorola XT531 Specifications:
Runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Dual-band HSDPA/Quad-band EDGE
3.5″ HVGA display with capacitive multi-touch
5MP camera with auto-focus and built in flash
Front-facing VGA camera for video call, chat and sharing
Moto Switch UI allows users to shift to different modes
800MHz chipset
512MB onboard memory
MicroSD card slot expandable up to 32GB
Access to Google Apps (Mapping, Voice Turn-by-Turn Directions, 360 Mapping, Google Talkâ„¢, Browsing)
FM Radio with RDS support
Wi-Fi b/g/n
E-compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer
GPS.aGPS
LED notifications
3.5mm Audio Jack
1540mAh battery, up to 8 hours of talk time and 28 days in standby in 3G mode
Motorola XT531 is available starting in August in China. The device will be available in Hong Kong, Taiwan and select countries in Europe and Latin America starting this Fall.
