Kata i2 Preview: Specs, Price and Availability in the Philippines

Kata i2 launches in the Philippines, priced at Php10,999!

Kata, a Hong Kong and Philippine based company that distributes gadgets and accessories finally unveiled its latest Quadcore Smartphone, the KATA i2 last November 16, 2013 at Owtel Shop in Starmall Edsa. Many anticipating gadget enthusiasts, tech bloggers and mall shoppers gathered in the launching event to witness yet another milestone for the mobile brand company.

Kata i2 is a follow-up to its precedent, the Kata i1. This new Quadcore Smartphone comes in stock with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with 1.21 GHz quadcore CPU, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 32GB.

It sports an 8.0MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera, which is capable of high quality picture. The device itself also boasts a 5-inch screen with qHD IPS display and the said unit is customizable with an elegant flip cover and a screen protector.

During the launch event, there were i2 units accessible in the demo tables installed in the area and were raved by some fans wanting to have a firsthand experience of the smartphone. The mini launch, hosted by Christopher Dy, Kata Wiz Specialist, was attended by many shoppers wanting to know the capabilities of the new smartphone contender.

On the said launching, Kata particularly revealed the features of i2 through a product presentation demonstrated by Ms. Maricris Aluning, Assistant Brand Manager of Kata. There was also a question and answer game portion where limited editions Kata Bears were given away. The one-day event also gave away accessories as freebies like screen protector, flip cover, and mobile cleaner.

The mobile brand also announced its tie up with SMART Communications Inc., the Philippines' leading wireless services provider. In line with this partnership, every purchase of Kata i2 will have a free SMART Bro 3G SIM card with P100 load.

The launching event also handed over to Ms. Mercedes Dionisio, winner of the recently concluded, Like, Share and Win Rebound promo, a brand new Kata FishTab 3. The event ended with a raffle draw conducted by Mr. Manuel Delos Santos, Country Manager and Ms. Christine Bernardo, Sales and Marketing Manager of Kata in the Philippines, and Bernard Joseph Gutierrez, the lucky winner got the brand new Kata i2. During the said event, there was also a simultaneous selling of the new handset on all Kata kiosks and Owtel Shop branches nationwide.

The selling price of i2 is Php10,999 but will be sold at an introductory price of Php 7,699. The said promo will run while supplies last and customers also can enjoy 50% Off on its accessories. The company shills to the market that the “Ideal smartphone has come to life” and that is none other than Kata i2.

Kata i2 Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby
5-inch qHD (960x540) IPS display, 220ppi
1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor
PowerVR SGX544MP GPU
Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
1GB of RAM
16GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
8MP autofocus camera with LED Flash
2MP front-facing camera
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n / WiFi Hotspot
Quad-band GSM / Dual-band 3G/HSPA+
GPS with A-GPS and EPO assistance
microUSB 2.0 / Bluetooth 2.1
Li-Ion 2,200mAh battery
143.3 x 71.8 x 9.4mm (dimension)
150g (weight)
Price: Php7,699 (Introductory price) / Php10,999 (SRP)
Availability/ Release Date: Out now!

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

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