Nokia to retail 41 megapixel Lumia in India from Oct 11

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Finnish handset maker Nokia on Thursday unveiled its much-awaited 41 megapixel camera phone Lumia 1020, which will be available in stores across India starting October 11.

Though the company did not reveal the price of the handset yet, it is being sold for almost $800 (Rs 48,000) in the other parts of the world.

The handset offers a second generation 41 megapixel sensor and optical image stabilisation (OIS).

“Consumers are increasingly demanding a high quality smartphone camera that they can rely on to capture and share their lives. The Nokia Lumia 1020 is the first smartphone which also exceeds many standalone digital cameras for quality,” Vipul Mehrotra, director - smartphone devices, Nokia India, Middle East and Africa, said.

The device is equipped with leading hardware technology combined with a new application called Nokia Pro Camera, which makes it easy for anyone to take professional quality images.

Either before a picture is taken or after it has been shot, the zoom capability enables people to shoot first and then zoom later to discover and rediscover stories that contain more detail than the eye can see, the company said.

The handset has a dual capture feature which simultaneously takes a high resolution 38 megapixel image for endless editing opportunities.

“The response to the Nokia Lumia range in India has been extremely encouraging,” said P Balaji, managing director, Nokia India. “The 1020 is a stunning device with imaging capabilities like no other smartphone. We believe it will further strengthen Nokia’s leadership in imaging, which today plays a pivotal role in the lives of consumers,” he said.


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