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India’s famous budget smartphone maker, Panasonic has launched its Eluga Icon smartphone exclusively via Amazon India. The latest member of Eluga series features a big display powered by a true octa-core processor, and is set to hit the shelves at a tempting price tag of Rs. 10,999 starting from Monday.
In terms of hardware capabilities, Panasonic Eluga Icon promises incredible viewing experience with its 5.5-inch HD IPS display with enhanced colors. It packs top-notch performance and powers up by a 64-bit true octa-core processor (unspecified) clocked at a frequency of 1.5GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The rear camera of this device is a superb 13-megapixel shooter with LED flash and autofocus, while the front-facing camera is a powerful 8-megapixel snapper. It comes with 16GB of internal memory, expandable by up to 32GB, and runs Android 4.4 KitKat straight out-of-the box with Icon skin on the top. The interface of this device looks very clean, and is equipped with cool features like, iSense for Gesture based functionalities, Smart Awake for screen wake-up with Double Tap, Blink Play for selfies with an eye Blink, and MediaTek Hot-Knot for instant file sharing.
On the connectivity front, Panasonic Eluga Icon ships with a number of options including, Bluetooth, 3G HSPA+, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Global Positioning System, Wi-Fi Direct, FM, and microUSB 2.0. It packs decent connectivity support, and boasts some basic sensors such as, Accelerometer, Ambient Light sensor, and Proximity sensor. Whether you’re browsing on the web or playing music, the performance of this device will cater all your needs in go.
In terms of physical attributes, Eluga Icon flaunts a great look from all angles. It weighs just around 147 grams, and features a 7.9mm uni-body design for a strong and firm grip. The power efficiency of this device is also very impressive, and is complimented by a 3500mAh battery promising 19 hours of talk time on 3G network and 900 hours of standby time.
At the launch, Manish Sharma, the Managing Direction of Panasonic India highlighted the capabilities of Eluga Icon and said, “Increased internet penetration and growing popularity of online shopping, combined with the upsurge in smartphones has fueled the growth of online retailing in India. In line with this, Panasonic India has exclusively tied up with Amazon in order to cater to the changing needs of the Indian consumers. With an aim to make technology accessible to all, this partnership not only reinforces our commitment to meet the consumer demands on-the-go but also amplifies our reach to a larger audience.”
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