Panasonic Eluga Arc2 with metal and glass design launched at Rs 12,290

Panasonic Eluga Arc2 uses metal and glass for a premium looking build quality. The smartphone is priced at Rs 12,290

Panasonic Eluga Arc2 features metal build and dual glass in the front and rear of the device (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic has announced the launch of its Eluga Ac2 smartphone in India at Rs 12,290. The smartphone is the first Panasonic device to feature metal and glass design.

Panasonic Eluga Arc2 is just 7.6 mm thick and is built with CNC machined aluminium alloy. The front and back of the device feature 2.5D curved Asahi Dragontrail glass which makes the device look elegant. Panasonic claims the glass is scratch resistant but it may not be fingerprint resistant. The smartphone weighs 147 grams.

Panasonic Eluga Arc2 features a 5-inch HD IPS display with maximum brightness of 500 nits for outdoor visibility under direct sunlight. The Panasonic Eluga Arc2 is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage expandable up to 128GB via microSD card slot.

Panasonic Eluga Arc2 features an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera. The Dual-SIM smartphone also supports additional features like USB OTG. Panasonic Eluga Arc2 is backed by a 2,450mAh battery.

“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,” said Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India.

Panasonic Eluga Arc2 runs latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and supports 4G LTE. It seems only one SIM supports 4G while other SIM only supports 3G network. On the connectivity front, Panasonic Eluga Arc supports Bluetooth 4.0 and microUSB 2.0. The smartphone also features light sensor, proximity sensor and accelerometer. The smartphone will be available in Gold and Rose Gold colour variant.