Karbonn is also getting in on the action happening around VR headsets by launching two new smartphones, Quattro L52 and titanium Mach Six which come with free VR headsets. The smartphones will be pre loaded with games and video content compatible with the VR headset and the company is also including an App which lets you create your own VR videos, quite impressive I must say.
Both devices are targeted at the budget segment and giving free VR headsets and making them VR ready with Apps and games is a first in this segment. The Karbonn Quattro L52 comes with a 5-inch HD display with 2.5D curved glass. Both devices are powered by a 1.3GHz Quad-core processor and are coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage space expandable with microSD card up to 32GB. It comes with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera.
Specifications of Karbonn Quattro L52:
- Display: 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
- Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
- RAM and Storage: 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
- Camera: 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front-facing camera
- OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
- Connectivity: 4G LTE/3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
- Battery: 2250mAh
The Karbonn Quattro is 4G LTE enabled whereas the Titanium Mach Six supports only 3G connectivity, both devices run on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. The Quattro L52 comes with a 2250 mAh battery.
The Titanium Mach Six a bigger device with a 6-inch HD display with 1280 x 720 pixels HD resolution. The Titanium Mach Six comes with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 3.2 MP front facing camera. The Titanium Mach Six comes with only 3G connectivity and is powered by a 3300mAh battery.
Specifications of Titanium Mach Six:
- Display: 6-inch HD Full lamination display with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
- Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
- RAM and Storage: 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB with microSD
- Camera: 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 3.2MP front-facing camera
- OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
- Connectivity: 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
- Battery: 3300mAh
Commenting on the launch, Shashin Devsare, Executive Director, Karbonn Mobiles, said, “Virtual reality is the next big growth area in consumer technology. As per a recent report, the global Virtual Reality market is expected to touch an estimated $120bn by 2020. While the technology offers huge growth potential in India with the burgeoning Smartphone market, affordability would be key to encourage mass adoption.
Karbonn’s VR glasses available with Karbonn Quattro L52 and Mach Six are an effort to address this challenge by bringing VR technology to consumers across economic spectrum at disruptive price-points in the under 10K bracket. We are optimistic about the consumer response and are confident that Karbonn’s range of VR Smartphones will be a key cog in bringing the benefits of VR technology to the masses.”
Karbonn Quattro L52 is available in White with Champagne color and is priced at Rs. 8790. The Karbonn Titanium Mach Six is available in silver color and is priced at Rs. 7490.
