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Panasonic Eluga Power review

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Panasonic Eluga Power
Panasonic Eluga Power
Panasonic Eluga Power
Panasonic Eluga Power
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Who said rugged smartphones had to look like unsightly bricks? Although most are, the same definitely can’t be said of the Panasonic Eluga Power. It’s an upgrade to the old Panasonic Eluga, and the usage of the word “power” in its name is well-deserved. Its main features include a 5-inch 720p HD touchscreen display, an 8-megapixel autofocus camera, built-in NFC, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. And even though it looks like a typical Android smartphone, it’s actually much tougher than your average brick.

Unlike many of today’s sub-10mm thick handsets, the Eluga Power boasts IP57 certification, which means that not only is it dust and water resistant but also waterproof up to 1 meter and 30 minutes. It runs on a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, has 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage. If that seems like a low amount of storage for you, you can add more to it easily by way of microSD cards.

When it comes to wireless features, the Power has it all. Except for 4G LTE, that is. It works with quad-band GSM networks and supports HSDPA data. And apart from NFC, it also has GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, and 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi.

As you can see, it’s brimming with most of today’s latest high-end smartphone features. With its 1,800mAh battery, users will surely be able to make the most out of these. It isn’t clear when—or even if—Panasonic plans to roll out software upgrades for their Eluga handsets, but this particular model looks great regardless.

Need to Know: Panasonic Eluga Power

1. Boasts IP57 certification; water and dust resistant as well as water proof up to 1 meter and 30 minutes. (The Good)

2. Ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as the default OS. (The Good)

3. Lacks 4G LTE connectivity. (The Bad)

4. Built-in camera doesn’t have an accompanying flash. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
4.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
4.3"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
1150 mAh
Battery



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Common Questions


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Panasonic backs up the Eluga Power with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Eluga Power has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Panasonic support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Panasonic's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
4.3"

The Panasonic Eluga Power's screen size is 4.3 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a Texas Instruments Dual core 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.

Battery
1150mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1150 mAh battery. Panasonic's performance ratings are 12.5 days standby time.

Eluga Power Specs

Overview
Release Date March 2, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Texas Instruments Dual core 1 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.567 W/kg
Body: 0.875 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA, HSPA+ 21.1
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, HFP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot No
Expansion Slot Info
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
6.74x digital
Flash
No
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, ISO, Image stabilization, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 4.3 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1150 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 12.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 12.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 cm (4.8 x 2.4 x 0.3 in)
Weight 103 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design Yes
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: FlexT9
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WAV, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Viewable document types:
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Timer, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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