Celkon AR 45 Mobile Price List in India

Celkon AR 45 is a dual SIM 3G phone which has been launched in the budget segment. The segment is highly competitive and for brands like Celkon, it would be a challenging task. Many domestic brands have managed to come with standard Smartphone devices and Celkon is one of them. It has launched a series of phone in the AR range which have been received well by the users. The AR 45 can be a good buy for people looking for a smartphone experience at an affordable pricing.

Features and specifications

The 3G phone has a 4.5 inch FWGA touch screen with pixel resolution of 960 x 854 PPI. It has a dual core processor and is powered by Android OS. There is ample RAM support essential for accomplishing different tasks without any hassle. It comes with the basic Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity features. A wide range of sensors are included in the device such as proximity sensor, light sensor and G sensor.Speaking about the battery, like any other Android phone in its range, it offers just enough charge to last for 6 to 7 hours. The OS of the device is also upgradeable to the latest version support and operating system.   

Design and Quality

The Celkon model is available in black and white color variants. It has a body made up of high quality plastic with a metallic middle layer. The front panel features a camera and speaker above the screen coupled with the standard three touch buttons below the screen. Power button and volume rocker is located on the right edge while a 3.5mm audio jack is placed at the top edge.  The removable battery, memory slot and SIM slots are covered by the rear panel. The back panel features a ring bordered camera with LED flash support. It has a glossy back and front body with curved edges which is easy to hold with a single hand or both hands. It must be said that the company has done enough to make the users feel good when owning the phone.

Tech and OS

When it comes to technical specs, the Celkon AR 45 is powered by 1.2 GHz dual core processor. It is paired with a 512 MB RAM which delivers a decent user experience. Multitasking in form of gaming, web browsing, video streaming, downloading and similar tasks can be accomplished without any hassle. However, too much use or using too many apps at a time might eventually lead to the phone creating problems. Connectivity specs include 3G, 2G, GPRS, edge, USB and Bluetooth. The phone does come bundled with some useful pre-installed apps. The Android v4.2.2 OS is well equipped to give an access to action and adventure packed world of apps, gaming and customization.

Camera and Multimedia

The Celkon AR 45 is fitted with a 5MP rear camera which comes with image customization options. There are settings to modify pictures as per preference such as panorama, auto focus, geo tagging, etc. Video recording facility is also available for users to capture and store their special moments. There is also a secondary 1.3 MP front camera well suited to clicking selfies, video chatting and video recording. This device has an in built music player which is compatible with AAC, MP3, WMA, AAC+, WAV, MPEG4, REAL, WAV, OGG, AUDIO, and similar files. A pre-installed video player can also play chartbuster videos in formats such as 3GP, MP4, MPEG, MOV, FLV, MKV, etc. 

Battery and Storage

Users are getting a battery support of 2000mAh suitable for moderate use. It is enough for playing games, videos, apps and media files for a few hours. A fully charged phone would give the users a backup of about 7-8 hours. This device comes with a 4GB internal storage capacity and could be expanded by using an external memory support of 32 GB with micro SD card.

Pros and Cons

Pros

·         Expandable storage

·         Android OS

·         Dual camera

·         Dual SIM

·         Sleek and stylish design

Cons

·         Average LCD display

·         Audio quality is average

Verdict

At a price range of around Rs. 6,000/-, this phone is a great purchase for budget centric users. It will help them in accomplishing their choice of moderate level tasks without any hassle. In an already overpopulated segment, the company would need to do a lot of promotions to get this product gain more visibility. Some of the models which may give a competition are Micromax Unite 2, Asus ZenFone C, and Lenovo A536.