NEW DELHI: Telecom equipment manufacturer Huawei said its subsidiary Huawei Devices has launched Android-based smartphone, IDEOS, at a price of Rs 8,499 in the country.

The smartphone offers multiple ways to access the Internet and comes pre-loaded with a range of social networking, email and useful services like Google Talk, Google Maps, YouTube and GMail, the company said in a statement.

Android is a software for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware and key applications.

“Innovation and premium experiences shouldn’t be restricted to high-priced devices. We believe that IDEOS will redefine the Internet experience for Indian youth,” Huawei Devices Marketing Director Anand Narang said.