Panasonic launches Dual 2.5D Curved Glass & Metal Design Smartphone, ELUGA Arc2

· Dual 2.5D curved Glass & Metal Body smartphone

· 5 Inch HD smartphone with On-Cell Touch Technology, enabled on Android™6.0 (Marshmallow)
· 3GB RAM based gadget to control home alliances with IR blaster

New Delhi, August 1, 2016: Panasonic India today launched an innovative design based, dual 2.5D curved glass and metal body smartphone, the ELUGA Arc2 is available at a best buy price of Rs12,290. Panasonic, a leader in technology innovation, designed the device using minimal plastic material for a great visual appeal and offers strength to withstand rigour of daily usage.

The ELUGA Arc2 comes with 7.6mm thin metal moulded body made with aircraft grade aluminium alloy using CNC technology, giving a glittering look to the device. The Front & Back are finished with 2.5D curved Asahi Dragontrail™ glass for an elegant look, and is scratch resistance. The device is lightweight at only 147 gm.

The ELUGA Arc2 sports a 5 Inch HD IPS Display topped with a 2.5D curved Asahi Dragontrail™ glass in the front with On-Cell Touch technology for a fluid touch experience. The Outdoor-Pro Display of the device features up to 500nit brightness for great outdoor readability. The stylish device comes with 8 MP rear camera with LED flash and 5 MP front camera for capturing the perfect moments and selfie.

Appealing to on-the-go professionals, the ELUGA Arc2 comes with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Android-For-Work functionality for enhanced security & BYOD usage. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor supported by 3 GB RAM and 32 GB Internal memory, expandable up to 128 GB by using a SD memory card. It comes loaded with 4G VoLTE Hybrid dual SIM configuration and a battery capacity of 2450 mAh.

The device features support for USB On-the-Go (OTG), and features Panasonic’s new Turbo download feature – which combines Wi-Fi and Data for quicker download.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India said, “After receiving a tremendous response for Eluga Arc, we are delighted to present the metallic version – Eluga Arc2, in gold and rose gold colour. A perfect blend of innovation and style, the new Eluga Arc2 is made with dual 2.5D curved glass & metal body. The new smartphone has minimal plastic material, providing a seamless convergence of style and performance for consumers. The metallic body also allows the smartphone to withstand the everyday wear and tear. For Panasonic India, it is a step forward to make our consumer’s life smarter, easier and more stylish.”
ELUGA Arc2 is available in two colours – gold, and rose gold. And adding to the surprise element, it also comes with a protective screen guard.
Key Features – Eluga Arc2

MODEL NAME Panasonic Eluga Arc2
DISPLAY SIZE, TYPE & RESOLUTION 12.7 cm(5) HD IPS Display with On-Cell Touch Technology
2.5D Curved Asahi DragonTrail™ Glass
PROCESSOR 1.3 GHz Quad-core Processor
OPERATING SYSTEM Android™ 6.0 (Marshmallow)
MEMORY 3GB RAM + 32 GB ROM with expandable Micro SD up to 128 GB
REAR CAMERA 8 MP Rear Camera with LED Flash
FRONT CAMERA 5 MP Front Camera
BATTERY 2450mAh Battery
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT 144 mm x 72 mm x 7.6 mm ; 147gm
AVAILABLE COLOURS Gold, Rose Gold
CONNECTIVITY Dual SIM (4G/3G+2G)
CONNECTIVITY
&
SENSORS GSM- 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS- 900/2100 LTE-B3/B5/B40
802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Hotspot & Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth™ 4.0 & Micro USB 2.0
Light Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer
GLOBAL POSITIONING SUPPORT Yes, with A-GPS support
FM SUPPORT Yes
INBOX ACCESSORIES Device inclusive of Battery & Protective Screen Guard on front/back glass, USB Cable, Charger, Earphones, Warranty Card, User Manual & SIM insert pin.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 1) Turbo Download
2) OTG USB Support
3) IR Blaster

About Panasonic India
Panasonic makes available in India its wide range of consumer electronics, home appliances like LCD & Plasma TVs, DVD players, Home Theatre Systems, Smartphones, Cameras, Camcorders, Car Audio Systems, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Microwave Ovens, Automatic Cookers, Vacuum Cleaners and a wide range of system products including communication ones like Mobile Phones, High Definition Videoconferencing, Professional Audio Video products like Broadcast Cameras, Projectors and Displays, Business Solutions including Printers, Whiteboards, Security Solutions, and Energy Storage Solutions. The company currently has a workforce of about 13,000 in India. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand in India, please visithttp://panasonic.co.in/
Issued by Panasonic India | For media queries, please contact:
Panasonic India | Tribhuwan Joshi | +91-9650111769|tribhuwan.joshi@in.panasonic.com