Kodak, the camera manufacturing company is all set for its mobile debut. Kodak is coming with a device named as Kodak Ektra smartphone will be available for sale in Germany from December 9 at an expected cost of €499. For Indian readers, the cost of the Kodak Ektra in India would be approximately equal to Rs. 36,000.
Availability of Kodak Ektra Smartphone
The price seems comparatively high for a smartphone with a small display of 5 inches. And talking about the availability, according to Android Authority, the Kodak Ektra smartphone will be available through Amazon, MediaMarkt, Saturn, Ringfort including Kodak exclusive online store.
For the initial period of time, the smartphone will be available only in Germany followed by other countries. We expect the arrival of the handset in UK markets early 2017.
According to Kodak, the Kodak Ektra smartphone combines the simplicity to capture real-life images and videos with great accuracy. With the smartphone, customers will be able to share each and every moment of their precious life. The phone makes use of a unique combination of innovation and DSLR functionality.
Kodak Ektra Smartphone specifications:
On the specifications front, the following are the specifications of Kodak’s maiden smartphone:
Display: The Kodak Ektra smartphone features a 5-inch FHD (441PPI) Corning Gorilla Glass display.
Processor: The device is packed with Helio X20 deca-core processor, 3GB RAM. The processor runs at a clock speed of 2.3GHz.
Storage: The device is coupled with 32GB of internal storage. You will be able to expand the storage via microSD card. However, the company has not yet mentioned up to what capacity you will be able to expand the storage.
Battery: A 3000mAhbattery with fast charging technology provides adequate power to the Kodak Ektra smartphone.
USP of Kodak Ektra which made this device worth the amount:
Kodak Ektra features haptic touch
The main attraction of Kodak Ektra smartphone is the addition of a touchscreen DSLR dial with haptic touch. Moreover, it includes a fully customizable manual mode with adjustable shutter speed and ISO rating. You will work with horizontal two-step shutter release including an extensive range of scene mode selection.
Kodak Ektra Smartphone ships with 21MP rear anti-reflective sensor
The rear camera is equipped with a 21MP Kodak non-reflective lens coating sensor with f/2.0 aperture paired with optical image stabilisation (OIS). It also ships with features such as PDAF, dual-tone, dual-LED flash including the ability to shoot 4K videos. For selfie freaks, you will have a 13MP front camera with LED Flash.
Earlier, Kodak announced the launch of the flagship Ektra handset storming the market by a huge surprise. Industry analysts are of the opinion that the new Kodak Ektra smartphone will be capable of delivering great results.
