Japanese consumer electronics giant, Panasonic has launched the company's first Octa-core smartphone P81 in India.
The new Panasonic P81 is mid-range phablet that sports a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280p) screen and runs on the Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS with custom UI Play Life out-of-the-box.
Under the hood, it houses 1.7GHz MediaTek Octa-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt memory (expandable up to 32GB), 2500 mAh battery, 13.0-megapixel main camera, 2.0-megapixel front camera for video chat and connectivity features include 3G network support, dual-SIM slots, Bluetooth v3.0 and Wi-Fi.
As an introductory offer, consumer is said get free flip-cover, screen guard, subscription to digital services (for limited period only) and applications all worth ₹11,900.
Panasonic P81 will be available in Black Leatherette for MRP ₹19,990 with best buy option of ₹18,990 and is expected to hit stores in third week of this month.
Competition:
The new Panasonic phablet will be up against popular domestic brands like Micromax Canvas Knight A350, Karbonn Mobile's Octane & Octane Plus, Intex Aqua Octa and also the MNC labeled Gionee Elife S5.5.
Key Specifications of Panasonic P81:
| Model | Panasonic P81 |
| Display | 5.5-inch HD screen with 720x1280p resolutions |
| OS | Android v4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS with custom Panasonic UI- Play Life |
| Processor | 1.7GHz True Octa-core CPU (MediaTek based chipset) |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage capacity | 8GB, expandable up to 32GB |
| Camera | Main: 13.0-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture, 28mm wide-angle lens Front: 2.0-megapixel camera |
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Network | 3G |
| Add-ons | Dual-SIM slots, Bluetooth v3.0 (withA2DP), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) micro-USB v2.0, FM Radio (with RDS), multiple back-cover options |
| Price | MRP: ₹19,990; Best buy: ₹18,990; |
