Online marketplace Snapdeal.com has announced an exclusive partnership with Wiio, a smartphone manufacturer promoted by Fortune Infovision Pvt. Ltd. Under this exclusive partnership, Snapdeal launched the stylish and power packed Wiio WI3 smartphone, aiming to deliver the latest technology at an affordable price to the Indian user.
The smartphone WI3 comes with a 4000mah battery ensuring a strong battery backup and long lasting talktime hours. WI3 sports a 8MP rear camera with auto focus to further enhance the superiority of capturing memorable moments and features a 2MP front camera. Powered by 1.3GHz high speed Quad core processor, WI3 offers better performance, superior quality smartphone user graphics, and multi–tasking and improved application performance. WI3 also comes with a 5” IPS QHD touch screen that runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Wiio WI3 will be available on Snapdeal at a price of INR 7499 and also offers free flip cover and back cover worth INR 899.
Karan Khara, Vice President, Strategic Alliances, Snapdeal said, “Technology and innovation are at the core of our company and this partnership reaffirms our commitment to empower the Indian consumers by introducing them to outstanding devices at affordable price points. As the smartphone market is growing at a rapid pace, this new range by WiiO Wi3 is set to intensify the competition in the affordable segment with its features, design and power-packed technology. As a strategic brand partner, we believe this is a perfect synergy between two companies to make this launch a huge success for WiiO mobiles and directly address the ever evolving consumer needs.”
Meanwhile, Snapdeal has also announced its partnership with the Madhya Pradesh government’s leading business institution working in the area of strengthening and growing local businesses – MP Laghu Udyog Nigam. A MOU was signed in the presence of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh at the Yuva Udyami Panchayat in Bhopal. As a part of this association, Snapdeal will empower small and medium businesses with the knowledge of business tools, digital insights and marketing skills to start selling their products online and will also extend parallel assistance for strengthening logistics. Madhya Pradesh Government and Snapdeal’s efforts are in the direction of creating a future ready and efficient digital ecosystem within the state and thereby enable the MSMEs to tap wider opportunities and encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship among them.
Speaking about the association, Kunal Bahl, Co-founder & CEO, Snapdeal said, “This is a notable milestone in our journey of creating 1 million successful online entrepreneurs in India by enabling the state’s MSMEs to sell online. Madhya Pradesh is a powerhouse of talent and resources, and if these are channelized well, the state has the caliber of being one of the front runners in the digital story of India. With this association, we move a step closer towards creating impactful digital ecosystem in India and we thank Madhya Pradesh government for giving us the honour of being their partner of choice.”
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