PANASONIC P55 QUAD-CORE PHABLET LAUNCHED AT RS. 10,290

Panasonic has launched a new quad-core smartphone/phablet – P55. Priced at Rs. 10,290, the new P55 smartphone runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor along with 1GB RAM.

The Panasonic P55 has a 5.5-inch 720p display. It sports an 8MP Auto Focus with LED Flash Back Camera and 2MP Front Camera. The smartphone comes with 8GB built-in storage. Connectivity options include dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Hotspot & Wi-Fi Direct and
Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP.

“With technology constantly changing it allows our brand to push boundaries and create new and exciting products that are customized according to the needs and requirements of the Indian market. With continuous innovation as our baseline strategy, the new P55 gives our consumers the ability to operate their smartphone seamlessly while meeting the easily accessibility aspect,” says Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India.

The phone is powered by a 2500mAh battery. The P55 comes with Tap Play feature allowing users to double tap to wake up and lock screen. The smartphone will be available in India from the first week of November, 2014 at a price of Rs. 10,290.

Panasonic recently launched a budget Android smartphone called T40. Priced at Rs. 5990, the new smartphone supports dual-SIM, runs Android 4.4 KitKat and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

The company has also introduced a new rugged tablet called – ToughPad FZ-B2. Running Android 4.4 KitKLat, the new Panasonic is powered by an Intel Celeron N2930 quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.83GHz, along with 2GB RAM.

Panasonic P55 key specifications

DISPLAY SIZE TYPE & RESOLUTION	5.5" IPS HD (1280x720)
PROCESSOR	Quad Core 1.2 GHz
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android™ 4.4.2 (Kitkat)
MEMORY	1GB RAM
	4GB ROM with expandable Micro SD up to 32GB
CAMERA	8 MP Auto Focus with LED Flash Back Camera
	1080p FHD video capture capability
	2MP Front Camera
BATTERY	2500mAh (Battery Removable)
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT	149.7x77x7.9mm & 148gm
CONNECTIVITY	Dual SIM
	GSM:900/1800/1900MHz ; UMTS:900/2100MHz
	802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Hotspot & Wi-Fi Direct
	Bluetooth 4.0 ™ A2DP
SENSORS	Light Sensor, Proximity sensor & Accelerometer
NAVIGATION SUPPORT	Yes, with A-GPS support
AUDIO & FM	FM with RDS
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES	Screen Guard & Flip Cover