Indian consumer electronics brand has been in the smartphone market for quite some time now, but like other domestic brands, it's been struggling to keep up with the onslaught of the Chinese brands. In order to grab some attention, Intex[1] has come up with the Aqua Lions X1+[2], a budget smartphone with a shatterproof display. We have had phones that claim to be shatterproof in the past, but only a few were in the affordable category. A durable display at an affordable price might tempt buyers, but is this phone's performance good enough to keep them happy? We find out.
Intex Aqua Lions X1+ design
The design of the Aqua Lions X1+ is quite generic and there are very few things about it that stand out. The Lions X1+ is available in three colours: Glossy Black, Champagne, and Blue. We got the Glossy Black version for review, and it is a fingerprint magnet. It has "antenna bands" at the back just like the Apple iPhone 7[3] but a closer look reveals that these are just design elements and are completely non-functional. The plastic back panel is removable to give access to the battery, microSD card slot, and SIM slots.
At the front, the smartphone has a 5.2-inch HD display. Intex claims that the glass covering it is shatterproof, and the company also offers a one-time screen replacement warranty for a year. Below the display are non-backlit capacitive touch buttons which are hard to hit in the dark. The front camera gets a selfie flash, which is now becoming common on phones in this price range.
The device is curved around the edges which makes it comfortable to hold. Intex has positioned the Micro-USB port and 3.5mm...