Panasonic India has launched its latest budget smartphone in their ‘P series’ in the country. It is known as the Panasonic P71. Out of the box, it supports 4G VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and hence Reliance Jio 4G network is completely compatible with the device. In the software department, we are getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, which will give near stock Android experience as it does not have any bloatware. In the camera section, there is a 8 megapixel primary camera at the back along with a 2 megapixel secondary selfie camera at the front. Check out the rest of its specifications below.
Panasonic P71 Specifications:
- 5.0-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS LCD display
- 1.25 GHz quad-core processor
- 1/2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS
- Dual SIM
- 8MP rear camera with LED flash
- 2MP selfie camera
- Dimensions: 143 x 71 x 8.15 mm; Weight: 138 grams
- 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio
- 4G VoLTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
- 2000 mAh Li-Po battery
The Panasonic P71 comes in Dim Gray Black and Ivory Gold color variants. It is priced at Rs. 7,490 for the 1GB RAM model whereas the 2GB RAM variant costs Rs. 8,190 in India. You can already purchase the smartphone via retail stores across the country. The company had launched the Panasonic ELUGA Tapp for Rs. 8,990 last month.
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said:
Panasonic India has been a pioneer in understanding the needs of the Indian market. Our research shows that there is a demand for affordable smartphones that offer the users a plethora of exciting features. With P71, we aim to deliver maximum experience to our customers with a phone packed with features. Our new smartphone is a VoLTE device with 2GB RAM & 2000 mAh battery, thus, providing a better solution to consumers who want long operational hours on a smartphone.