- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Panasonic Eluga Power
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 3.5G
- 5"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
#1 in Panasonic phones
Released July, 2012
by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Its lack of a quad core processor and less than standout design means it may not shoot straight to the top of our wishlist but with a few nice ergonomics touches and of course that IP57 waterproof and dustproof rating, it could be a truly practical modern smartphone for those that like to get out and about.
Conclusion Check out the Panasonic Eluga Power
First reviewed July, 2012
Features Key features of the Panasonic Eluga Power
1.5 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)It's bright, colourful and super sharp – everything we've come to expect from a top-end phone announced at this year's MWC.
screen size
5"
3.7"
4.3"
Eluga Power by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)The sides are nicely curved and despite the screen size it fits in the hand quite easily.
Eluga Power by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)The screen is an IPS LCD panel with the customary 720 x 1280 pixel resolution that most premium Androids are now shipping with.
screen resolution
Eluga Power by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)As ever, the front is entirely dominated by a slab of glass, inset into which are the screen, trio of touch buttons and front facing camera.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB   | 2 GB |
processor
Eluga Power by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Inside the handset is a dual-core 1.5GHz processor which seemed to keep the phone running briskly.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 1.3 MP  | 8 MP |
Eluga Power by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Situated on the back alongside the camera, they fall perfectly underneath your index finger.
Eluga Power by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)However, as with the hardware the software wasn't fully optimised so it was difficult to judge performance inbetween crashes and bizarre errors – the camera app being stuck in some kind of inverted colour mode was a particular highlight.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Android Market (Android) -
Capacitive -
8 MP -
Protected against the elements--and accidents -
Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications -
5" -
1280 x 720 -
1.5 GHz -
Micro USB -
293 ppi -
84 Mb/s (HSPA+) -
8 MP -
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich -
1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps -
Listen to music and news from local radio stations -
Play games and use applications that take advantage of device rotation -
10 mm -
Jul, 2012
cons
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Doesn't support the fastest, most reliable networks -
Reviews Word on the street
Ergonomics
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)One design decision we really applaud, however, is the location of the power and volume buttons.
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Despite the buttons being small they're easy to find by feel alone, unlike those on the Motorola Xoom 2 tablets.
Operating system
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Panasonic has made an intriguing entry into the smartphone market here in the UK, coming in with two slim, styish and... waterproof Android handsets.
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)The first thing to note about the Panasonic Eluga Power on both the hardware and software front is that it's not actually finished.
Quality
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)We're yet to get the full low down on how the whole phone manages to keep out water even when submerged but with an IP57 certificate it clear does it somehow.
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)There are odd gaps between the end caps and the rest of the body and the corners are rather sharp.
Battery
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Part of the waterproofing can be seen on the underside of the lid where a line of rubber encircles the battery compartment.
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Pop the hood and as well as the 1800mAh battery you can access the SIM slot and microSD slot.
Design
Panasonic Eluga Power | by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Both are clearly design decisions rather than manufacturing issues but we're not sure we agree with them.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Samsung Galaxy S III Most built-in storage Samsung Galaxy S III vs Panasonic Eluga Power |
 | 2 | Nokia Lumia 920 Newest on the market Nokia Lumia 920 vs Panasonic Eluga Power |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers Samsung Galaxy Note II vs Panasonic Eluga Power |
 | 4 | Sony Xperia Z Sharpest screen Sony Xperia Z vs Panasonic Eluga Power |
 | 5 | Motorola DEFY 4-way tie: Supports Flash Motorola DEFY vs Panasonic Eluga Power |
 | 6 | Panasonic 102P Smallest 102P vs Eluga Power |
 | 7 | Eten M600 8-way tie: Has a touchscreen Eten M600 vs Panasonic Eluga Power |
 | 8 | Samsung SGH-i320 Has a keyboard Samsung SGH-i320 vs Panasonic Eluga Power |
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