Walton Primo X4 Pro
The Walton Primo X4 Pro[1] is an Android smartphone produced by Walton Mobile and was unveiled at Walton Mega Pavilion at the 22nd Dhaka International Trade Fair on January 5, 2017.[2] It is the successor to the Primo X4 which maintains a similar design, but with upgraded hardware and an increased focus on software features that take advantage of its hardware capabilities, such as contain Walton's new simplified and improved logo and the fingerprint scanner is located on the front.[3] It is currently the highest priced flagship phone of Walton brand.
History and release
The device was officially announced in early 2017 and later released in Bangladesh in December 2016 (market availability may have begun in late December or early January). Priced at approximately BDT 28,990 at launch, it stood as Walton’s most expensive flagship model at the time.
Design
- Dimensions: 148 × 75.26 × 8.3 mm, weighing about 172 g.
- Features a 5.5‑inch Super AMOLED Full‑HD display (1920 × 1080, ~401 ppi), protected by Gorilla Glass, with a front‑facing notch and slim bezels (~2.5 mm).
- Available in Mocha and Golden colour variants.
- A front‑mounted fingerprint scanner is integrated below the display.
Specs
Hardware
- Processor: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10, Octa‑core (4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex‑A53 + 4 × Cortex‑A53), 64‑bit, GPU Mali‑T860 MP2.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, microSD expansion support up to 128 GB; USB‑OTG enabled.
- Battery: Large 5000 mAh Li‑Ion battery (non‑removable).
Display
- Type: Super AMOLED, Full‑HD (1920×1080), 5.5″ size (~401 ppi), Gorilla Glass protection, capacitive multi‑touch with a notch design.
Software
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow at launch. No official updates beyond Marshmallow reported.
Camera
- Rear: 16 MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, 4128 × 3096 resolution, autofocus, HDR mode, video capture at 1080p/30fps.
- Front: 13 MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 aperture, onboard/on‑screen flash, selfie video at 1080p/30fps.
Connectivity & Network
- Dual‑SIM support (nano + nano, dual standby):
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A‑GPS, infrared (IR blaster), portable Wi‑Fi hotspot, micro‑USB 2.0 port.
Multimedia & Audio
- FM radio, loudspeaker, 3.5 mm audio jack, support for MP3/WAV ringtones, video playback up to 1080p at 30fps, document reader support.
Sensors & Security
- Sensors include light, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass; front fingerprint scanner; face unlock feature; hall and orientation sensors.
Features & Additional Functionality
- Factory OS supported split‑screen multitasking.
- IR blaster allowed the device to function as a universal remote.
- OTA updates and USB‑OTG support enhanced usability.
Pricing & Market Position
- Official retail price in Bangladesh at launch: BDT 28,990, and remained around that price through late 2024 and early 2025.
- Positioned as Walton’s top flagship with premium features compared to prior Primo series offerings.
Details
Walton X4 Pro[permanent dead link] armed with a 64-bit 2 GHz Octa-Core Processor, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, 64 GB ROM and a 5000 mAh battery. Mali-T860 has been used as GPU of the phone, which helps games like CSR Racing ran lag free.
Runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0, the 8.3 mm slim phone has a 2.5D curved 5.5-inch super AMOLED Full HD display. The glass is scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 4. Fingerprint scanner is in the front.
Primo X4 Pro has a 16 MP BSI f2.0 aperture LED flash rear and a 13 MP BSI f2.2 aperture front camera with a lot of built-in features, including on-screen flash. The rear camera is capable of capturing full HD (1920×1080) video while the front HD (1280x720).
It has built-in IR bluster which enables the phone to use it as a remote. Split-screen option allows viewing of two apps simultaneously. The phone weighs 180 g with battery and is found in mocha colour.[4]
Context & Legacy
At the time of its release, the Primo X4 Pro represented Walton’s ambitious push into higher-end smartphones, featuring a large Full‑HD Super AMOLED display, substantial battery capacity, and premium camera sensors. While it shipped with Android 6.0 and lacked major software updates thereafter, its hardware remained competitive in the local Bangladeshi market. It helped establish Walton as a serious player in mid‑tier and upper‑mid‑tier smartphones within Bangladesh.
References
- ↑ Waltonbd. "Primo X4 Pro". Waltonbd. Archived from the original on 2017-07-01. Retrieved 2017-07-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dhaka Tribune (January 6, 2017). "Walton unveils X4 Pro mobile handset".
- ↑ Star, Daily (February 20, 2017). "Hands on review: Walton Primo X4 Pro".
- ↑ risingbd (April 13, 2017). "Tk 1,500 off on Walton Primo X4 Pro".
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