UK based Kazam has launched Tornado 2 smartphone, which it claims to be most high-end smartphone yet, incorporating a 1.7GHz MediaTek Octa-core chip.

The new 5.5in phone comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage, while the processor makes it slightly faster and more efficient than quad-core options.

Tornado 2, which is expected to feature Android 4.4 KitKat OS, boasts 13mp front and 5mp rear cameras, while the 2,500mAh battery offers 7.5 hours of talk time, according to CNET.

The UK firm also introduced another version called Tornado 2 5.0, boasting a 5in screen, 1.7GHz octa-core chip 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, 720p screen, and 8mp and 2mp cameras.

The new smartphone is expected to cost around €250.