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Panasonic Eluga A2#5556

Released: 2016

Panasonic Eluga A2

Overall Score

27.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5556)27.3
Performance(#5994)45.2
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5125)44.1
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Panasonic Eluga A2 features a sleek design with dimensions of 143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 167.5g, available in gold and silver colors.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6735M chipset, a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 3GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while a 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The device is powered by a robust 4000 mAh battery, ensuring extended usage without fast charging or wireless options.
  • Running on Android 5.1 with FitHome UI, the software experience is straightforward but may feel outdated.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, though it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
  • The absence of stereo speakers is noted, but it does include a headphone jack for audio needs.
  • Overall, the Eluga A2 is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
Weight167.5 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGold, Silver
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop), FitHome UI
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity