Kestrel, an Indian ICT manufacturer,
has launched its first smartphone, the
Android-based KM 451, priced at Rs.
6,190. The Kestrel KM 451 is now
available to buy via various online e-
commerce websites, where it is
already listed at significantly lower
prices.
The dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) based
Kestrel KM 451 smartphone runs
Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box, and
features a 4.5-inch (480x854 pixels)
FWVGA IPS display. The smartphone
is powered by a 1GHz dual-core
MediaTek (MT6572) processor
coupled with 512MB of RAM. The
handset comes with 4GB of inbuilt
storage, which is further expandable
via microSD card (up to 32GB).
The Kestrel KM 451 sports a 5-
megapixel rear camera with LED flash,
while there is a secondary 0.3-
megapixel front-facing camera also
onboard. It also features sensors such
as accelerometer, ambient light
sensor, and proximity sensor.
On the connectivity front, the
smartphone offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE,
A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-
USB, and Bluetooth options. The
smartphone packs a 1750mAh battery
which is rated to deliver up to 8 hours
of talk time, and up to 300 hours of
standby time. It measures 9.35mm
thick and weighs 150 grams.
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj A
Sureka, Co-founder and Director,
Kestrel Mobiles, said, "Our maiden
Smartphone - the Kestrel KM 451 is
targeted at users looking for an
affordable device along with
durability, performance and a long
battery life. Additionally our network
of 100+ service centres across the
country, a complete R&D center in
India and in-house testing centre in
China."
Kestrel KM 451 With 4.5-Inch Display, 5-Megapixel Camera Launched at Rs. 6,190 | NDTV Gadgets
