Panasonic has launched the company’s latest smartphone in “P series” – Panasonic P55 Max in India at a price tag of Rs. 8,499. The smartphone comes in Matte Black & Champagne Gold colors and the smartphone available exclusively on Flipkart. The main highlight of the smartphone is that it packs 5000mAh battery.
Panasonic P55 Max
Display, Processor, Operating System, and Memory:
On the specifications front, the Panasonic P55 Max features 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and it is powered by 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 64-bit processor which is paired with Mali-T720 GPU & 3GB of RAM. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and has 16GB internal storage which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card.
Camera:
On the photography side, the smartphone features a 13MP rear camera with quad-LED flash and 5MP front facing the camera for selfie & video-calling.
SIM Support, Connectivity, and Sensors:
The smartphone has dual-SIM support and comes with connectivity features like 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS. The smartphone has necessary sensors like accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
Dimensions, and Weigh:
The smartphone measures 152×72.6×8.7mm and weigh 180 grams.
Battery:
The smartphone packs 5000mAh battery bundled with fast charger in the box.
Alternative:
At such a price tag, the Panasonic P55 Max will compete with Moto E4 Plus, Redmi Note 4, Lenovo K6 Power, Micromax Evok Power and Nubia N2.
Panasonic P55 Max vs Moto E4 Plus vs Nubia N2
| Specifications | Panasonic P55 Max | Moto E4 Plus | Nubia N2 |
| Display | 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels | 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels | 5.5-inch HD AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Processor | 1.25 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU | 1.3 GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor with 650MHz Mali T720 MP1 GPU | 1.5 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750 64-bit processor with Mali T860 GPU |
| Memory | 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory with up to 128GB microSD | 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD | 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 64GB EMMC5.1 internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Nubia UI 4.0 |
| Rear-Camera | 13MP rear camera with quad-LED flash | 13MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 1.12 um pixel size, 78° lens | 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, Sony IMX258 sensor, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture |
| Front-Camera | 5MP front-facing camera | 5MP fixed focus front-facing camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1.4 um pixel size, 74° lens | 16MP front-facing camera with 5P lens, Samsung 3P3ST, BSI CMOS sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 80-degree wide-angle lens |
| Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS | 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS | 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, OTG |
| Dimensions | 152 × 77.6 × 8.7mm | 155 x 77.5 x 9.55mm | 155 x 75 x 7.9mm |
| Weight | 180g | 181g | 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels |
| SIM Card Slot | Dedicated Dual SIM Card Slot | Dedicated Dual SIM Card Slot | Hybrid SIM Card Slot |
| Water-repellent coating | No | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery bundled with fast charger in the box | 5000mAh built-in battery with 10W rapid charging | 5000mAh built-in battery with fast charging |
Press Release Quote:
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said:
In today’s connected world, smartphones have become the lifeline drawing parallels amongst work-life balance. Be it home, work or, anywhere ZipPlay –understands and maps your need to help simplify your life. The long lasting 5000mAh battery further ensures the seamless functioning without interruptions. We believe P55 Max will be the quintessential solution-provider for individuals in the value-based smartphone segment.
Ayyappan. R- Senior Director, Smartphones at Flipkart – said:
Flipkart’s partnership with Panasonic is set to achieve new heights with the exclusive launch of Panasonic P55 Max on the platform, a budget-friendly smartphone, whose design and specifications coupled with our affordable consumer financing options will be a winning combination for our customers. This new launch will expand shoppers’ choice of phones in this segment, reinforcing our undisputed position as smartphone market leaders in the country.
Panasonic P55 Max specifications:
- Display: 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
- Processor: 1.25 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
- Memory: 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory with up to 128GB microSD
- Operating System: Android 7.0
- Rear Camera: 13MP rear camera with quad-LED flash
- Front Camera: 5MP front-facing camera
- Dimensions: 152×77.6×8.7mm
- Weight: 180 g
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
- Battery: 5000mAh battery
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