Back in June, Indian devices brand XOLO launched its first Windows Phone, the Win Q900s. Today, XOLO's parent company, Lava, announced the launch of its own self-branded Windows Phone, the Iris Win1.

Image: Lava via Windows Central

The device sits alongside various Iris Android phones in Lava's range, and - like most of the new brands that have joined Windows Phone this year - the Win1 is aimed squarely at the entry level of the market. The handset's features include:

4-inch WVGA (800x480px) display

Quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200

1GB RAM

8GB onboard storage (plus microSD support up to 32GB)

5MP rear camera with LED flash

0.3MP front-facing camera

Accelerometer, proximity sensor and ambient light sensor

1950mAh battery

Those specs are pretty decent for an entry-level device - especially the inclusion of an LED flash, selfie-cam and a full 1GB of RAM. What's even more remarkable is that Lava will be making the Iris Win1 available for just Rs.4,999 (roughly $81), making it one of the most affordable smartphones in India.

As Windows Central reports, the device will be available to buy from December 4, and it even includes a flip cover and screen guard in the box. That seems like astonishing value for the new Windows Phone, and a very compelling package for those shopping for a new smartphone on a budget.

Of course, not everyone in India is on the lookout for a low-cost device. Smartphone buyers there with deeper pockets might want to consider the OnePlus One, which launched in India today.

Source: Windows Central