Gionee launches X1 smartphone with fingerprint sensor at Rs 8,999

Smartphone to have 5-inch HD display; 8 MP front and rear camera

Chinese smartphone maker Gionee on Monday launched a new smartphone 'X1' with fingerprint sensor at Rs 8,999.

Gionee X1 comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB and boasts of a 3000mAh battery.

"We are delighted to introduce the all new X1 which will surely be a delight for the users," said Alok Shrivastava, Director, Business Intelligence and Planning, Gionee India, in a statement.

The smartphone features a 5-inch HD IPS display and sports 8MP rear and 8MP selfie cameras.

Powered by 1.3GHz Quad-core CPU, the device features "Amigo 4.0" UI running on Android 7.0 OS.

The company is planning to launch a new line of products at affordable prices soon in the country.