InFocus launches the affordable deca-core processor smartphone, EPIC 1, in India

InFocus, the American OEM formed in strategic partnership with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), has announced the launch of InFocus EPIC 1, the first from the EPIC line of smartphones, in India.

The EPIC 1 boasts of a full metal body design, accentuated by a brushed-metal finish and curved back with refined edges. It comes with a 360-degree recognition based fingerprint scanner that also lets you click selfies with just a tap. The EPIC 1 also packs in an IR Blaster which allows you to use the smartphone as a remote control for your home appliances, including TVs and set-top boxes.

InFocus EPIC 1 Specifications

• Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) LTPS display | Corning Gorilla Glass
• Processor: Deca-core MediaTek MT6797M | Mali T880 MP4 GPU
• RAM: 3GB
• Internal Storage: 32GB | Expandable up to 128GB with microSD card
• Rear Camera: 16MP | f/2.0 aperture | Hybrid PDAF | Dual-color LED flash
• Front Camera: 8MP | f/1.8 aperture | 82-degrees wide view angle
• Battery: 3,000mAh
• Dimensions: 153 x 76 x 8.4mm
• Weight: ~160g

Priced at ₹12,999 ($195), the InFocus EPIC 1 will be available in gold color exclusively on Amazon.in starting October 25. At this price, the EPIC 1 is the most affordable deca-core processor smartphone in the country.