Motorola Motoluxe for release this month - video

Motorola's Motoluxe handset will be available in the UK later this month.

The telecoms firm announced that the mid-range handset with be showcased at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, which kicks off on February 27.

The Motoluxe is a budget-friendly phone with a 9.8mm thick form factor and a 4-inch display. Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system will come pre-loaded on the device, powered by an 800MHz processor.

"By combining sleek style with Android brains, Motoluxe is ideal for people who want the latest technology in a sophisticated package," said Marcus Frost, Motorola's European senior marketing director.

"Not only does this smartphone have a big screen and the latest, greatest entertainment tools, it's affordable and won't take a bite out of your budget."

Motorola's Motoluxe also carries an 8-megapixel rear-mounted camera with an integrated LED flash landing, and a front-facing VGA snapper. Other features include a 480 x 854p resolution display, 300MB of internal storage and MicroSD support.

The Motoluxe has been pencilled in for a late February launch.

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Watch a video introducing the Motorola Motoluxe below: