Karbonn K9 Music 4G with 5-inch display, dual-speaker launched at Rs. 4,990

Karbonn Mobiles has launched a new entry-level smartphone dubbed K9 Music 4G. As the name suggests the K9 Music has been designed for music lovers, and comes with dual speakers and pre-loaded with popular music streaming app Saavn with unlimited music download.

In terms of specifications, the Karbonn K9 Music features 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB RAM. On-board storage is 16GB, and is further expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB).

It gets LED flash assisted 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie shooter on the front. The dual-SIM phone runs Android Nougat out of the box and support 4G VoLTE, WiFi and Bluetooth. A 2200mAh battery runs the show.

The Karbonn K9 Music 4G has been priced at Rs. 4,990 and will be available via offline store across the country in Blue and Champagne colors.

Karbonn Yuva 2 entry-level smartphone listed on company website

Karbonn has listed a new budget smartphone called Yuva 2 on their website with complete specs sheet, but did not list the pricing. It is expected to be launched in the coming days.

As for the specs, the Yuva 2 runs Android Nougat out of the box and is powered by 1.25GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

The dual-SIM phone sports 5-inch HD display, and ships with 5MP rear camera with an LED flash, and 3.2MP selfie camera. The camera app offers features like panorama shot, face beauty, night mode, face detection, self timer, add watermark, professional mode, image filters, mirror reflection and HDR.

Connectivity feature include 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. A 2500mAh battery runs the show, which is rated to deliver up to eight hours of talk time and up to 180 hours of standby time. Color options are Blue, Black and Champagne.

The Karbonn Yuva 2 will be launched in the coming days, and considering the specs, the phone could be priced below Rs. 6,000.

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Airtel-Karbonn outs A1 Indian, A41 Power ultra affordable 4G VoLTE handsets

Airtel's 'Mera Pehla 4G smartphone' initiative is getting two new additions. The telecom operator has once again teamed up with Karbonn to launch the A1 Indian and A41 Power ultra- affordable 4G VoLTE enabled Android handsets.

The Kabonn A1 Indian and A41 Power have an effective price of Rs. 1,799 and Rs. 1,849 respectively. However, you'll have to shell out an extra Rs. 1,500 towards down payment, which will be refunded after 36 months. This will take the price of the A1 Indian and A41 Power to Rs. 3,299 and Rs. 3,349 respectively.

The Rs. 1,500 amount will be refunded in two stages: Rs. 500 after 18 months, and the remaining Rs. 1,000 after the completion of 36 months. Do note that, you'll have to make a minimum recharge of Rs. 6,000 during the 36 month period to get the full refund amount. The base recharge plan available is of Rs. 169, which gives you unlimited voice calls and 500MB of 4G data per day for 28 days. Also, there is no need to return the handset to claim the cash back.

The Karbonn A1 Indian and A41 Power have dual-SIM slots and run Android Nougat. This means you'll have access to Play Store and will be able to download and install essential apps like YouTube (pre-installed), WhatsApp, Facebook, FB Messenger, mobile wallet apps, online shopping apps as well as low-end games. The inbuilt 8GB storage, should be more than enough to store these apps. There's also microSD card slot for storage expansion.

As for the other specs, the Karbonn A1 Indian has 5-inch display, 1.1GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 3.2MP/2MP cameras and 1500mAh battery. The A41 Power offers 4-inch display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 2MP/VGA camera and 2300mAh battery. Both come pre-loaded with Airtel apps like MyAirtel, Airtel TV and Wynk Music.

The handsets will be available via offline mobile stores, as well as online on Amazon India.

Karbonn K9 Smart Selfie with 8MP front camera launched for Rs. 4,890

Karbonn Mobile has launched a new smartphone called K9 Smart Selfie, which brings a decent selfie camera to the entry-level segment. This is the third handset launched today, which puts focus on selfie camera. 

Earlier Coolpad and itel Mobile launched Cool Play 6C and itel S41 featuring dual selfie cameras. However, Karbonn's K9 Smart Selfie has a single selfie camera.

In terms of specifications, the K9 Smart Selfie features 5-inch FWVGA display bearing the resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, and has a layer of 2.5D curved glass on top. It is equipped with 1.1GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, that's expandable via microSD card. 

For photography, it has 5MP rear camera with an LED flash, while the selfie shooter is an 8MP camera, and offers Night Shot mode and Beauty mode. Connectivity duties on the device is handled by dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. It runs Android Nougat and is fueled by 2300mAh battery.

The Karbonn K9 Smart Selfie is available across India in offline mobile stores in Black and Blue colors for Rs. 4,890.

Karboon Titanium Jumbo with 4000mAh battery launched at Rs. 6,490

Karbonn Mobiles has launched a new budget smartphone in India dubbed Titanium Jumbo. The dual-SIM offering runs Android Nougat out of the box and supports 4G VoLTE. 

The main highlight of the handset is its battery capacity. It packs a beefy 4000mAh battery, that promises up to 16 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of standby time.

As for the other specs, the Karbonn Titanium Jumbo features 5-inch HD display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. 

For photography, there's LED flash assisted 13MP rear camera, while the selfie shooter on the front is an 8MP unit. It also supports WiFi and Bluetooth.

The Karbonn Titanium Jumbo has been priced at Rs. 6,490 and comes in Black and Champagne colors. It will be available across the country via offline stores.

Airtel takes on JioPhone with the ultra low-cost Karbonn A40 Indian smartphone

In a bid to compete with Reliance Jio's JioPhone, Airtel has launched a new initiative called "Mera Pehla 4G Smartphone" under which the telecom operator will partner with multiple mobile manufacturer to create an open ecosystem of ultra low-cost 4G smartphones, and bring them to the market at the price of a feature phone, under 2,000.

The first affordable 4G smartphone offering from Airtel comes in partnership with Karbonn and is called A40 Indian. It has an effective price of Rs. 1,399, but there's a catch. Just like JioPhone you will have to make continuous monthly recharges of Rs. 169 for the next three months to get a cash refund of Rs. 1,500. This means you will will have to shell out Rs. 2,899 to buy the Karbonn A40 Indian. The Rs. 169 plans offers unlimited voice calling and 500MB of 4G data per day for 28 days.

The Rs. 1,500 will be refunded in two stages after you make a minimum recharge of Rs. 6,000. You need to recharge the number for a minimum of Rs. 3,000 for the first 18 months to get the first refund of Rs. 500, and to claim the remaining Rs. 1,500, you'll have to make another Rs. 3,000 recharge for the next 18 months. Unlike JioPhone, customers will not have to return the phone to Airtel/Karbonn at any point to claim the refund.

The smartphones under Airtel's "Mera Pehle 4G Smartphone" initiative will be available at all leading mobile stores across the country.

Speaking of Karboon A40 Indian, it is an entry-level smartphone featuring 4-inch WVGA display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage 5MP/VGA camera and 1400mAh battery. It runs Android Nougat, supports 22 Indian langauges and comes pre-loaded with Airtel apps like MyAirtel, Airtel TV and Wynk Music. The dual-SIM phone support 4G VoLTE, 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth. A 1400mAh battery will run the show. It comes in Blue, Coffee Brown, Black, Champagne and Red colors.

Karbonn K9 Smart Grand with 4G VoLTE, fingerprint scanner launched for Rs. 5,290

Home bred handset maker Karbonn has added a new budget smartphone to its K9 line called K9 Smart Grand. Running Android 7.0 Nougat, the dual-SIM phone supports 4G VoLTE and has a fingerprint scanner at the back.

The K9 Smart Grand features 5.2-inch FWVGA (480 x 854 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

For photography, it gets 8MP rear camera assisted by LED flash, and boasts features like Panorama shot, continuous shot and face detection. On the front there's 5MP camera for selfies. It is fueled by 2300mAh battery and supports WiFi, Bluetooth and USB OTG.

The Karbonn K9 Smart Grand has been priced at Rs. 5,290 and will be available in Black and Champagne colors. Considering the price, it is one of the most affordable smartphone in the country to flaunt fingerprint scanner.

Karbonn A41 Power with 4-inch display, VoLTE, Android Nougat launched at Rs. 4,099

Karbonn has launched a new entry-level smartphone dubbed A41 Power in India. The phone is aimed first time smartphone users, who want a compact sized with VoLTE support. 

The Karbonn A41 Power has a compact 4-inch WVGA display bearing the resolution 800 x 480 pixels and is powered by an 1.3GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB on-board storage, which can be further expanded via microSD card.

It gets 2MP rear camera with LED flash and VGA front shooter, while a 2300mAh battery runs the show, that promises up to eight hours of talk time and 300 hours of standby time. The dual-SIM phone runs Android Nougat and supports 4G, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

The Karbonn A41 Power has been priced at Rs. 4,099 and is available from both online and offline stores in Black/Champagne, Black/Red and White/Champagne hues.

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Karbonn Aura Note Play with 6-inch display, Android Nougat launched at Rs. 8,499

Karbonn Mobiles is launching a new budget smartphone with larger display and a decent battery capacity.Dubbed Aura Note Play, it runs Android Nougat out of the box, and gets a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Karbonn Aura Note Play feature 6-inch HD display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, that can be expanded via microSD card.

The camera department includes 8MP camera with LED flash, and 5MP front facing camera. The dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS for connectivity. A 3300mAh battery runs the show.

The Karbonn Aura Note Play has been priced at Rs. 7,590, and will come in Black and Champagne colors. It is already available for purchase across the country via offline stores.

Karbonn K9 Kavach 4G with BHIM integration launched at Rs. 5,290

Karboon Mobiles on Tuesday launched K9 Kavach 4G, India's first 4G smartphone with BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) integration for UPI based payment. The phone has a fingerprint scanner, which can be used with BHIM app for payment authentications. It ships with Android Nougat.

In terms of specifications the K9 Kavach 4G comes with 5-inch HD IPS display and is powered by 1.25GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

For photography, it includes 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. Connectivity options are dual-SIM slots, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth and GPS. A 2300mAh battery runs the show, that promises up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby time.

The Karbonn K9 Kavach 4G has been priced at Rs. 5,290, and is now available from both online and offline channels in Coffee Brown, Champagne and Black hues.

Karbonn Aura Note 2 with 5.5-inch display, Android Nougat launched for Rs. 6,490

Karbonn has launched a new Nougat based budget smartphone in India dubbed Aura Note 2. It is the successor of Aura Note 4G and comes with minor upgrades, but ditches the fingerprint scanner. 

It comes with an artificial intelligence-enable Fashion app, called 'Vistoso' which allows users to search for an outfit by simply clicking its picture. And with the AI engine, the app automatically recognizes the print, pattern and color of the outfit to give relevant results.

In terms of specifications Karbonn Aura Note 2 features 5.5-inch HD display and is equipped with 1.25GHz quad-core processor and 2900mAh battery, that's rated to deliver up to eight hours of talk time and up to 192 hours of stanby time. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, that can be expanded via microSD card.

Camera department includes 13MP rear camera with LED flash, and 5MP camera on the front. The dual-SIM phone runs Android Nougat and supports 4G, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB OTG for connectivity.

The Karbonn Aura Note 2 has been priced at Rs. 6,490 and will be available for purchase through both online and offline channels. The color options include Coffee-Champagne and Black-Champagne.

Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus with 4000mAh battery, Android Nougat launched at Rs. 5,790

Karbonn is expanding its Aura line up, with the addition of a new budget smartphone dubbed Aura Power 4G Plus. 

As the name suggests Aura Power 4G Plus is battery-centric device, packing a beefy 4000mAh battery, that is rated to deliver up to 16 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of standby time. It also runs the latest Android Nougat software out of the box.

In terms of specifications, the Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus features 5-inch HD display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor, with 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The storage is also expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB).

For photography, it rocks 5MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, and 5MP front facing camera for selfies assisted by LED flash, to deliver quality selfies under low light. The dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE w/ VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity.

Priced at Rs. 5,790, the Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus will be available through mobile stores across the country in Grey and Champagne colors. It also comes bundled with a free protective cover.

Karbonn Aura 4G with 5-inch HD display, 4G VoLTE launched at Rs. 5,290

Karbonn has launched a new budget smartphone in India called Aura 4G. The dual-SIM phone runs Android Marshmallow and supports 4G VoLTE, which means you can use Reliance Jio SIM.

The Karbonn Aura 4G has 5-inch HD IPS display and is equipped with 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card slot.

For photography, there's 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front camera. It supports, WiFi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity and is fueled by 2150mAh battery.

The Karbonn Aura 4G is priced at Rs. 5,290, and will be available via online and offline channels in Blue Champagne and Coffee Champagne hues. Karbonn is bundling a free protective cover with the phone.

Karbonn launches entry-level Aura Sleek 4G

Karbonn has listed a new entry-level 4G smartphone on its website called Aura Sleek 4G. However, no information has been provided about the price and availability.

The Karbonn Aura Sleek 4G features a 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) display and is powered by 1.1GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card.

The dual-SIM phone runs Android Marshmallow, and gets 5MP auto-focus rear camera with LED flash and 2MP front camera. Connectivity options include 4G, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. It is backed by 2000mAh battery, rated to deliver up to four hours of talk time and 130 hours of standby time.

The Karbonn Aura Sleek 4G will be available in Grey, Champagne White and Black hues. 

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Government asks Indian smartphone makers to make sub-Rs. 2,000 handset

In a bid to boost digital transaction, Indian Government has asked local manufacturer to launch sub-Rs. 2,000 smartphones in the country to reach the rural population. The government is asking local smartphone manufacturers including Micromax, Lava, Intex and Karbonn to manufacture affordable low-cost smartphone to bring electronic transactions to the masses.

Economic Times citing sources related to the matter states that currently only local manufacturers have been approached for the project. However, Micromax, Lava, Intex and Karbonn are yet to announce their plans to launch sub-Rs. 2,000 smartphones.

The report also says that the government's aim is to allow transaction for all Indians from anywhere. For this the government is pushing smartphone manufacturers to launch 20 to 25 million handsets into the market, and has ruled out subsidy for the initiative. Instead companies will have to come up with solutions to bring the cost of the smartphone down. 

For the current government, Mobile payment system is a key for digital shift. Recently, the government launched BHIM (Bharath Interface for Money) app, a platform for digital transaction, that connects 31 major banks using UPI. It has been downloaded more than one million times.

Currently in India, 3G smartphones are available for as low as around Rs. 2,500, while 4G smartphones starts at Rs. 4,000.

Karbonn launches four affordable 4G LTE smartphones starting at Rs. 5,090

Karbonn Mobiles has launched four new entry-level 4G LTE  smartphones in India — K9 Smart 4G, K9 Viraat 4G, Titanium Vista 4G and Aura Note 4G — starting at Rs. 5,090.

All these phone run Android Marshmallow and feature 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor, 5MP front camera, LED flash (front and rear camera) dual-SIM slots, microSD card slot for storage expansion and support for 4G LTE.

Karbonn K9 Smart 4G (L), K9 Viraat 4G (R)

Individually the K9 Smart 4G features 5-inch FWVGA display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 5MP rear camera and 2300mAh battery. It comes integrated with Indus OS for local language search, text to speech options and free messaging amongst Indus users.

Karbonn K9 Viraat 4G has 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera and 2800mAh battery.

Karbonn Titanium Vista 4G (L), Aura Note 4G (R)

The Karbonn Titanium Vista 4G has 5-inch Full HD display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera and 2300mAh battery.

The Karbonn Aura Note 4G is the most powerful of the lot and comes with 5.5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage 8MP rear camera and 2800mAh battery. It also has a fingerprint scanner at the back, making it the first Karbonn phone to have this feature.

As for the pricing, the Karbonn K9 Smart 4G is priced at Rs. 5,790, the K9 Viraat 4G and Vista 4G are priced Rs. 5,790 each and the Aura Note 4G costs Rs. 6,490. They will be available across channels in the country.

Karbonn launches Titanium 3D Plex with 3G, Android Marshmallow on-board

Following the launch of K9 Viraat for Rs. 4,799, Karbonn has launched another low-end affordable 3G smartphone dubbed Titanium 3D Plex. Just like K9 Viraat, the Titanium 3D Plex comes bundled with cinematic 3D experience and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The Titanium 3D Plex has 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 512MB RAM and 8GB internal storage, with microSD card support for storage expansion. It gets 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and VGA front facing camera. For connectivity there's dual-SIM slots, 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. It is fueled by 2300mAh battery.

The Karbonn Titanium 3D Plex is priced at Rs. 3,799 and is available exclusively on Amazon India. It comes in Champagne and White hues.

Karbonn launches K9 Viraat with 5.5-inch display, selfie flash

Following the launch of Fashion Eye and Eye 2.0, Karbonn has launched a new budget phone called K9 Viraat. The phone has a big screen and runs Android Marshmallow out of the box. Unfortunately it lacks support for 4G network and offers only 3G.

The Karbonn K9 Viraat features 5.5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor coupled with 1GB RAM. It comes with 8GB of on-board storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. (up to 64GB).

For photography, it gets 5-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and 2-megapixel front facing camera with LED flash as well. Connectivity duties are handled by dual-SIM slots, 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. A 2800mAh battery keeps it running.

Karbonn says that K9 Viraat comes with an in-built 3D feature to offer users with an enchanced video experience, but did not provide details regarding its functionality.

The Karbonn K9 Viraat is priced at Rs. 4,799 and will be available from retail stores across the country, and online exclusively on Snapdeal. It comes in Champagne (gold) or Black color options.

Karbonn launches Fashion Eye, Fashion Eye 2.0 with AI enabled fashion app

A few days back, the Karbonn Fashion Eye went on sale on Amazon India and eBay India at Rs. 5,490. Now the brand has officially launched Fashion Eye, along with the Fashion Eye 2.0 smartphone, targeted at style conscious customers.

In addition Karbonn has partnered with Staqu, to pre-load the Fashion Eye series with an artificial intelligence enabled app called Fashion Eye with built-in search features, that lets you search for an oufit simply by capturing its photo.

Karboon says that Staqu's AI engine in the Fashion app can generate search results for users based on print, patterns and colors of an outfit from more than four million fashion products. You can also compare prices and pick up best deals available on outfits and accessories, from results offered from various websites.

Coming to the specs, The Karbon Fashion Eye, has 5-inch HD 2.5D curved IPS display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt expandable storage via microSD card. It sports 8-megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash and 3.2-megapixel selfie camera. The dual-SIM phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS supports and draws power from 2000mAh battery.

The Karbonn Fashion Eye 2.0 comes with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 2-megapixel front camera. The rest of specs are same as Fashion Eye. It is priced at Rs. 6,490, and will be available via major retail stotrs and online portals in the country. 

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Karbonn Fashion Eye 5-inch 3G smartphone launched for Rs. 5,490

Following the launch of Quattro L55 HD for Rs. 9,990, Karbonn Mobiles has announced a new entry-level budget friendly smartphone dubbed Fashion Eye in India. It is a 3G smartphone with dual-SIM slots and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The Karbonn Fashion Eye comes with 5-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display with 2.5D curved glass on top and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB inbuilt storage, which can be increased via microSD card (up to 32GB).

It gets 8-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with LED flash, and can record 1080p videos at 30fps. On the front there's 3.2-megapixel snapper for selfies and video calling. Connectivity duties are handled by 3G HSPA+, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, and GPS. It is backed by 2000mAh battery.

The Karbonn Fashion Eye is priced at Rs. 5,490 and is available for purchase exclusively from Amazon India and eBay India in Champagne color only.