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OPTUS LAUNCHES 4G OPTUS X DEVICES WITH 'SLEEK' HANDSET

1 November 2016

Optus today launched the Optus X device range with the release of the 4G Optus X Sleek, a premium handset offering Prepaid customers a feature-rich experience for just $149.

Ben White, Managing Director of Marketing and Product at Optus, said, “We know that our customers are looking for affordable handset options without having to compromise on features or quality, and the Optus X brand will deliver a range of devices with the features they’re looking for.”

The 4G Optus X Sleek is a fantastic option for our customers, it’s got great features like fingerprint sensor access and a 13 megapixel main camera, and we’re proud to be bringing such a high quality product to market under the Optus name.”

The 4G Optus X Sleek comes with a bright five-inch high-definition display encased in a premium metal and curved glass design.

The 4G Optus X Sleek is perfect for photography, with a 13 megapixel main camera with dual-tone flash and wide aperture lens, as well as a five megapixel front camera with LED flash, and 720p video recording capability.

The Optus X Sleek’s fingerprint sensor gives users fast unlock and quick access to its handy features, and the powerful 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM allows for multiple app use at the same time.

What’s great about the Optus X Sleek:

  • 13 MP main camera with dual tone flash and aperture lens
  • 5 MP front camera with LED flash
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • HD video playback
  • 3 GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM

Other features:

  • Battery life of up to 13 hours talk time or 17 days standby time
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system
  • FM radio
  • Expandable memory up to 128GB (microSD sold separately)
  • Dimensions: 141.5×71.2×7.45mm
  • Weight: 156g

What’s in the box?

  • The 4G Optus X Sleek mobile phone
  • A charger
  • Micro-USB cable
  • Earphones
  • Prepaid SIM (requires activation and recharge)
  • Quick start guide

The 4G Optus X Sleek is priced at $149 and is available from all Optus stores and selected re-sellers including Big W, Officeworks, Kmart and Coles or online at Optus.com.au/prepaid. Customers can choose to opt for a Prepaid or Month-to-Month plan once they have purchased the phone.

Media contact:
Lindsay Clement-Meehan
(02) 8082 7850
media@optus.com.au

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