Panasonic launches octa-core smartphone for Rs. 18,990

Electronics major Panasonic Corp. on Tuesday launched a new octa-core processor-powered smartphone, P81, at a price of ₹ 18,990.

Electronics major Panasonic Corp. on Tuesday launched a new octa-core processor-powered smartphone, P81, at a price of ₹ 18,990.

The smartphone features 5.5-inch IPS HD screen, 1.7GHz true octa-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 JellyBean operating system.

Octa-core feature allows all eight of the chipset's cores to run simultaneously offering better performance and higher power efficiency for the smartphone.

The device also has 13MP full HD capable autofocus camera and 2,500 mAh battery. It will be available in India from the third week of May for ₹ 18,990, Panasonic said in a statement.

The phone comes with apps worth ₹ 9,900 for free. The free apps include Evernote 6 month Premium services, free download from Hungama for a month, India Today e-content and offers from Hot-n-Trendy Space, it added.

"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 India managing director Manish Sharma said.