Coolpad Max launched in India with metal body, dual WhatsApp option for Rs. 24999

By Ashwini Kuldeep on May 20, 2016 07:30 AM

Coolpad Max was launched in India today with a metal body, Snapdragon 617, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage running Android Lollipop with an innovative Dual-in-one option.

On the Coolpad Max you can use two WhatsApp, two Facebook accounts on the same phone. Dual Space or Dual-in-one makes life easier for people who use two SIM cards by keeping them in separate spaces. Essentially you can setup any app that requires your phone number with two different accounts.

Coming to specs, the Coolpad Max in India comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display with 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass, Snapdragon 617 octa-core processor with 4GB RAM, 64GB onboard storage and runs Android Lollipop. It has a 13MP rear camera with Phase-detection AutoFocus, 5MP front-camera for selfies. You do have a fingerprint sensor at the back as well.

Screen Size 5.5 inches (1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi)

Camera Back: 13 MP, Yes; Front: 5 MP

Processor Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617

Memory 64 GB, 4 GB RAM

OS Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)

Dimension & Weight -, -

Connectivity LTE, Fingerprint Sensor

Battery 2800 mAh

The Max has a complete metal build in gold color and the software too has been modified with gold icons for the default apps. There is a 2800 mAh battery here on the Coolpad Max with support for fast charging. Connectivity options include 4G LTE support, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS.

Pricing and Availability

The Coolpad Max has been priced at Rs. 24999 and will be available starting 30th May at 12PM from Amazon.in. The pricing does seem a bit steep, considering the Moto G4 Plus with similar specs but albeit considerably less storage/RAM comes in at Rs. 15000. Moreover, you have a complete metal build here as well. There are some innovative features here which are quite a value add especially in India where most people use two SIM cards.