Earlier today Panasonic launched its latest smartphone Eluga Note at a price of Rs. 13,290. The device has dual SIM along with dual standby and 4G LTE connectivity. This Panasonic’s first phablet launched in India.
Powered by 1.3 GHz octa-core processor, the device sports a 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, behind the 5.5-inch IPS display. The dual SIM phone runs on FitHome UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and also supports 4G LTE (VoLTE-ready). The phone sports Android for Work, a smart swipe functionality that equips the user with gesture-based features.
“Panasonic always believes in creating a better and better world for customers. Eluga Note equipped with full HD display, faster processing power and superior camera empowers the consumers to perform all their task at ease thereby making their life smarter and efficient,” said Mr Pankaj Rana, Business Head of Mobility Division or Panasonic India.
Following are the specs:
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS, 1920×1080 ppi |
| Weight | 143g |
| Processor | 1.3GHz octa-core |
| OS | Android Marshmallow 6.0 |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB expandable upto 32GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-Polymer |
| Rear camera | 16MP |
| Front camera | 5MP |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE connectivity, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 and VoLTE |
| Price | Rs. 13,290 |
Panasonic has partnered up with Google to propagate corporate sales.
It is a known fact that smartphones are not Panasonic’s forte, and in its own price range, this device doesn’t appear to be the best, according to the specs. However, Panasonic is known for its good quality hardware. The company’s previous launch last month, P75 a budget phone has been received fairly better than any of its previous phones. The company should hope to keep up and increase the steady rate of growth in the Indian smartphone market to have any hope of surviving, considering how aggressive their counterparts have become (especially Chinese).
