Hands on Review of New Panasonic P51 Smartphone

Dual SIM

The Panasonic P51 comes with dual SIM facility, and most importantly it supports microSIM slots. One of the SIM slots handles 3G connection, while the other is capable to handle 2G data.

Multimedia

Panasonic hasn't messed with default music and video player. The UI is pretty much slick and usable. The video player supports major video formats. However, supplied earphones were a little dissapointing.

Conclusion

The Panasonic P51 is now available under Rs. 20,000. The 5-inch IPS display is razr sharp and you also get long battery life compared to other Android powered phones. The 8MP camera is not up to the mark. Design-wise, the Panasonic P51 is already a winner.

However, when it comes to Indian market, the P51 will face tough competition from recently announced Micromax Canvas Doodle 2, which comes with a 5.7-inch IPS display having resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This device also offers bundled stylus, refined specifications and is cheaper at Rs. 17,985. But Panasonic P51 high-screen quality and design raise it above other phablet present in the market.

Hits

• Display
• Design
• Uncluttered UI
• Stylus
• Battery
• Dual SIM

Misses

• Cost
• Wretched camera
• Earphones
• Processor power