Panasonic has launched its Eluga switch today in India. This phone is touted to be the best in “The Japanese industry, technology and user experience to the Indian consumer.”
The Eluga Switch features a 5.5 inch full HD reversible display. This is an exclusive feature of the device which also claims to orient the display to face the user, even when held upside down.
“The Eluga Switch does exactly what it was imagined to do, offer two vertical screen orientations in one handheld device. A user can effortlessly ‘switch’ between an upright and inverted smartphone. The Switch is the epitome of consumer preferences, designed by keeping into consideration extensive customer feedback and expert technology.” – Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head, Mobility Division, Panasonic India
This handset has a 4G/LTE connection and is powered by the Qualcomm 1.5GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 615 Processor, a 13 MP rear camera, an 8 MP front-facing camera with a 84 degree wide viewing angle.
The audio technology in this phone features JBL powered 1.2W dual front speakers with Hi-Fi sound quality. The body is packaged in a 7.5mm super sleek gun metal gray metallic frame, weighing only 141 gm. It has 2GB of RAM space with 32GB of internal memory that is supported by a 2910mAh Li-on battery.
The display of this phone is protected by the Asahi Dragon Trail Glass with Oleophobic Coating while the 3D audio technology ARKAMYS and the DJ Mix music player makes it ‘every audiophile’s dream’.
Here are the specs:
| OS | Android™ 5.0 (Lollipop) with Reversible UI |
| Display | 13.97cm (5.5) FHD IPS OGS FL Screen |
| Display Protection | Asahi Dragon Trail Glass with Oleophobic Coating |
| Processor | 1.5GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 615 Processor |
| Memory | 2GB RAM / 32GB Internal memory |
| Camera | 8MP Front / 13MP Rear camera |
| Audio | JBL Powered 1.2W Dual Front Speakers with Hi-Fi Sound & 3D audio(ARKAMYS) |
| Battery | 2910mAh |
| Wireless communication technologies | NFC, Android Beam, Wireless Display, Bluetooth™ 4.1, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Global Positioning System (A-GPS), FM with RDS |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0 with OTG support for Pen Drive access |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, Ambient Light sensor, Accelerometer, e-compass, Proximity sensor |
| Connectivity technologies | GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100MHz, LTE (Band 1/3/7/8/20) |
| Special features | Reversible User Interface with single access to apps, Smart Awake – Double Tap to wake-up screen, DJ Mix |
| Form factor | Unibody Design with Metallic Frame |
| Item Weight | 141 gm |
| Product Dimensions | 152.7×75.14×7.4 |
| Colour | Gun Metal Grey |
| What’s in the box | Handset (Inclusive of Battery), Indian Standard Charger, Data Cable, JBL Headset, Screen Guard, SIM Insert Pin and Quick Start Guide |