Panasonic launches Eluga Arc 2; comes with dual 2.5D curved glass

Bengaluru: Panasonic has recently launched a dual 2.5D curved glass and metal body smartphone dubbed, the Eluga Arc2 that comes with a price tag of INR 12,290. 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 smartphone comes with 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 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.”