Celkon launches Windows smartphone at Rs.4,979

HYDERABAD, INDIA: Celkon Mobiles, has launched WIN 400- its first Windows based phone. Available in white and black, the device is affordably priced  at Rs. 4,979.

The dual sim model comes with a 1.2GHz Quad-core processor and Windows 8.1 OS. The phone has a 5 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera. The 3G WIN 400 provides WVGA Display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor.

The model comes with GPS and Bluetooth – 4.0 V along with Wi-Fi 802.11 to enable faster data surfing and connectivity and is backed by 1500 mAh Lithium Ion battery.

The internal memory provided is of 4GB with 512MB RAM along with a 32 GB. The device can also use the Microsoft cloud platform, one drive with free storage of 15GB.

Y Guru, chairman and managing director, Celkon Mobiles, said, “We have many more exciting offerings lined up in the coming year as well which will stand true to our proposition of being innovative yet affordable.”

Rajiv Ahlawat, director mobility, Microsoft India, said, “Our deep engagement with local OEMs is one of the engines of growth for the Windows ecosystem and we are proud of our partnership with Celkon. With Celkon’s WIN 400, Windows is now available to a whole new group of consumers in India, who are looking for innovation and value.”