The software is where things get a bit disappointing. The 3500mAh battery is one of the highlights of the phone, for a rated 19hrs of talk time. The MediaTek SoC also has an embedded 4G LTE modem which supports band 40 for India. Other specifications include 16GB of storage that's expandable by 32GB, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, and USB OTG. We have the Mali-T760 on the GPU front, as well as 2GB of system RAM. The Eluga Icon is powered by a 64-bit MediaTek MT6752 SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores. We didn't get the headset with our review unit but the charger and cable were decently built. Panasonic bundles the phone with a charger, data cable, headset and screen protector. We also found legibility under direct sunlight to be quite poor as the display gets washed out quite badly. The auto brightness function isn't the most intelligent though as the display is always a bit dimmer than it should be with it on. The display is vibrant with good brightness levels and good colour reproduction. Even though the pixel density tops out at 267ppi, it's never really an issue. The display is a 5.5-inch OGS HD IPS panel. They are responsive enough but you'll have to guess your way in the dark. The Eluga Icon features capacitive buttons on the front which unfortunately, aren't backlit. The headphone socket and Micro -USB port take their usual spots at the top and bottom respectively. There's a mono speaker grille down at the bottom. The camera module bulges a bit which can cause unwanted scratches over time. Around the back, we have the 13-megapixel camera module along with the single-LED flash. Rather than needing a pin to eject them, there are flaps which can be popped open by simply pressing down on a nub. The ElugaIcon is a dual-SIM phone which accepts Micro-SIMs through slots placed on either sides of the unit. The power button and volume rocker are placed mid-way on the right so it's easier to reach when you hold it. Edges are smooth and beveled at places making the phone comfortable to hold. The fit and finish of the chassis is quite excellent. The phone does get a bit slippery, however, and there isn't much in terms of grip on the sides either. This also helps it be a bit resistant to scratches or minor dings from everyday use. The slate-coloured phone (also available in gold) looks good without being flashy thanks to the matte finish. The Panasonic Eluga Icon measures 7.95mm in depth and weighs around 147g, which are both respectable. How this actually translates in the real world is what we're about to find out. ![]() ![]() Panasonic boasts of heavy software optimisations and a long battery life in the Eluga Icon. 12,399 on Amazon, this phone aims to compete with the Lenovo K3 Note (Review | Pictures), Redmi Note 4G (Review | Pictures) and even the Motorola Moto G (Gen 3) (Review). The latest launch is the Panasonic Eluga Icon which supports 4G and features a sizeable battery, which is always welcome.Īt Rs. Airtel's aggressive marketing strategy for 4G has spurred handset makers to pump out new, 4G-compatible phones in rather quick succession.
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