Panasonic has also launched a low-cost phone Panasonic Eluga Mark with Fingerprint sensor. This phone is priced at Rs. 11990. It compete with Coolpad Note 3 which also offers 3GB RAM and fingerprint sensor in just Rs. 8900.
Panasonic Eluga Mark features a 5.5 inch HD IPS display and runs on Android 5.1 with FitHome UI at top. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor with Adreno 405 GPU and 2 GB RAM. It comes with 16 GB internal storage with microSD card slot. It features 13 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5 megapixels front camera.
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It offers 4G, Wi-FI, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity. It also packs a fingerprint sensor at the back side of the device just below the rear camera. It also brings support to Android for. It allows enhanced IT security and BYOD (bring your own device) compatibility for private smart devices to operate on secure corporate networks. It is packed with 2500 mAh battery.
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said:
With the growing use of smartphones for a wider range of high-risk activities such as access to cloud data and private information, mobile security is a top priority for users. This control-sensitive device, which achieves complex tasks with the press of a finger or a swipe of the thumb, is personalized for the user and protects the smartphone investment. We are approaching an end of the year which brings our portfolio for 2015 to a total of 16 new devices launch with a few more to come. In 2016 we would be focusing on “Make in India” and 4G enabled devices by targeting international markets and regions.
Panasonic Eluga Mark specifications
- Dual SIM
- 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
- 1.5 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor
- Adreno 405 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Panasonic FitHome UI
- 13-megapixels rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
- 5-megapixels front camera
- 16GB internal storage, expandable up to with MicroSD
- 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
- 2500mAh battery
- Dimensions: 152 x 77 x 8.2 mm
