Panasonic P81 features dual-SIM support, octa-core processor and 13MP camera.
Panasonic has officially launched an octa-core smartphone, P81 in India. Priced at Rs.18, 990, the Panasonic P81 supports dual-SIM, runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and is powered by a 1.7GHz true octa-core processor along with 1GB of RAM.
The Panasonic P81 features a 5.5-inch IPS display with 720p resolution. It has 13MP camera with auto focus and LED flash and a 2MP front camera. The smartphone comes with 8GB of ROM along and supports additional storage up to 32GB. For connectivity, the P81 supports 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot and Bluetooth 3.0. A 2,500 mAh battery powers the smartphone.
The Panasonic P81 comes with Leatherette back cover, which is supposed to give a better grip. Panasonic has also expanded its “Play Life” bouquet of features with apps such as Device Cleaner, multi-tasking app Pop-i Player and Gesture Play.
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Commenting on the launch, Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Panasonic India said, “With the launch of the Panasonic P81, we have reached yet another milestone as this is the first model of the “P” series featured with octa-core processor. The introduction of this model reiterates our commitment to keep innovating as we believe that it is a direct result of the consumers’ needs, and customer centricity has to be at the core of developing products for the Indian consumer.”
Panasonic’s new smartphone will be competing against several octa-core phones such as the Micromax Canvas Knight, Karbonn Titanium Octa, Gionee Elife E7 mini and Elife S5.5.