Polaroid Platinum 7 Quad Core, Elixir 7, PROG590 and PROG160A: Specs, Price in the Philippines

Aiming to provide Filipino consumers with relevant yet affordable smartphones and tablets, France-based Polaroid, through its distributor RedDot Philippines, recently introduced the Platinum 7 Quad Core, Elixir 7, PROG590 and the PROG160A. This new lineup consists of tablets and smartphones that take consumers to a new level of entertainment, performance, stamina, usability and style. More details after the jump.

Polaroid Platinum 7 Quad Core - P5,250 (SRP)

Presenting a 7-inch touchscreen with 1024 x 600 display resolution, the Polaroid Platinum 7 Quad Core (SRP P5,250) is ideal for watching movies or shows while on the go. The 7-inch display size along with the tablet’s ultrathin design makes it easy to carry around and keep inside a bag. It is a perfect choice for students and travelers.

The use of a quad-core processor with 1.2GHz and 1GB RAM is good as it gives potential users the promise of responsiveness and speedy performance on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS. Running on the latest version of Android OS, the Platinum 7 Quad Core is compatible with many applications that are available on Google Play as well as Amazon Appstore. Users should not worry installing as many apps as they can because the tablet comes with built-in 8GB storage. If it is still not enough, simply insert a 32GB microSD card.

With the poise of a portable entertainment hub, the Platinum 7 Quad Core is not complete without a host of connectivity options. It natively supports Wi-Fi which is necessary when watching streaming videos on the Internet. Apart from Micro USB and audio jack, it also has an HDMI that allows users to connect it to their HDTV.

Polaroid Platinum 7 Quad Core Specifications
7-inch WSVGA (1024x600) capacitive display, 170ppi
1.2GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera
mini HDMI / microUSB / 3.5mm audio jack
Supports 3G dongle via USB-OTG
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / G-Sensor
Li-Ion 2,400mAh battery
Price: P5,250 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Out now!

Polaroid Elixir 7 - P6,995 (SRP)
The result of a close collaboration between Polaroid and Intel, the Polaroid Elixir 7 is a compact tablet powered by an Atom Z2460 processor set at an affordable price point of P6,995 (SRP). The use of this processor puts the Elixir 7 at the forefront of application and Internet browsing performance, surpassing devices that are powered by an Actions ATM7029 or a Samsung Exynos 4412 processor.

Powerful yet energy efficient, the Atom Z2460 also makes the Elixir 7 a leader in terms of battery life. Polaroid has bundled the Elixir 7 with a 4100mAh battery module in order to enhance its stamina.

Combining powerful performance and lengthy battery life, the Elixir 7 is another capable mobile multimedia hub from Polaroid. Its 7-inch touchscreen with 1024 x 600 display resolution makes content look good on this device. If you got tired watching your stored videos on this tablet, simply connect to the Internet through 3G or Wi-Fi to watch trending streaming videos online.

Polaroid Elixir 7 Specifications
7-inch WSVGA (1024x600) capacitive display, 170ppi
1.6GHz single-core Intel Atom Z2460 processor
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
PowerVR SGX540 GPU
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
2MP fixed-focus camera (No LED flash)
VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera
mini HDMI / microUSB / 3.5mm audio jack
Supports 3G dongle via USB-OTG
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / G-Sensor
Li-Ion 4100mAh battery
Price: P6,995 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Available by next month!

Polaroid PROG590 - P7,995 (SRP)
Flaunting a 5.9-inch touchscreen, the Polaroid PROG590 (SRP P7,995) surpasses the average screen size of a phablet which is currently nailed at the de facto 5 inches. With that vast screen size, it comes with a 480 x 800 display resolution to make the user interface and content look pleasant to the eyes.

Apart from the display, the smartphone also goes big in terms of performance. Within its confines, it carries a dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz which is capable of handling multiple applications on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

On the imaging front, the PROG590 is equipped with two cameras. The main camera has a 5-megapixel sensor, whereas the 0.3-megapixel secondary camera in front is there to handle video calls.

In addition to its dual-core processor and dual camera system, there is another thing that is dual on the PROG590 – it is dual-SIM – which means those people who must employ two SIM cards do not have to bring with them two different handsets.

Polaroid PROG590 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
5.9-inch WVGA (800x480) capacitive display, 159ppi
1GHz dual-core processor
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
512MB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
5MP autofocus camera with LED flash
VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera
FM Radio / Multimedia Player
GSM + 3G/HSPA Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0 / GPS with A-GPS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / WiFi Hotspot
microUSB / 3.5mm audio jack
Motion / Proximity Sensor
Li-Ion 3200mAh battery
Price: P7,995 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Out now!

Polaroid PROG160A - P6,995 (SRP)
If you feel that a smartphone with a 5-inch touchscreen is the right handset for you, the Polaroid PROG160A (SRP P6,995) is recommendable.

Like its big brother, the PROG590, the PROG160A is a dual-SIM smartphone that comes with a dual camera system. The main camera has a 5-megapixel rating which is good enough in taking photos instantly. Itching to share those snapshots quickly on Facebook or Instagram? No problem. This smartphone can connect to the Internet through your chosen 3G network, just in case that there is no available Wi-Fi network at your place.

Polaroid PROG160A Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
5-inch WVGA (800x480) capacitive display, 185ppi
1GHz dual-core processor
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
512MB of RAM
4GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
5MP autofocus camera with LED flash
VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera
FM Radio / Multimedia Player
GSM + 3G/HSPA Connectivity
Bluetooth 2.1 / GPS with A-GPS
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / WiFi Hotspot
microUSB / 3.5mm audio jack
Motion / Proximity Sensor
Li-Ion 2,100mAh battery
Price: P6,995 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Out now!

Note: If you already own one of this device, please share some of your experiences and opinions about this device, so that others may be aware of it. Thanks!

Source: Polaroid

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