AR Rahman-themed phones launched by Celkon

Celkon Mobiles has launched its first AR Rahman-themed
smartphone, named RahmanIshq AR45, in India at
 Rs 7,999.

KOLKATA: Celkon Mobiles has launched its first AR Rahman-themed smartphone, named RahmanIshq AR45, in India. Branded as a music smartphone by the manufacturer, it has dual speakers with K-class amplifier for an enhanced music experience. The launch of this phone marks the commencement of Rahman's global tour.

The RahmanIshq AR45 smartphone has a 4.5-inch screen and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) layered with a proprietary user interface. It packs a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 512MB RAM under the hood and has a 5MP rear camera with Smile Capture feature.

Connectivity options in the new RahmanIshq AR45 are 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microUSB. This phone also has a 9.9mm thick body 4GB internal storage, Shake & Transfer technology to transfer data, 2,000mAh battery.

AR45 would be available from October at Rs 7,999 across the country.

As the chief guest at the event, Rahman said, "I always believe that technology is very important in the world of music. RahmanIshq stands testimony to this and is a concept dedicated to spreading awareness of how technology needs to blend seamlessly with music for optimum output."

Commenting on the launch and association with RahmanIshq, Y Guru, chairman and managing director, Celkon, said "Partnering with the Mozart of Madras for RahmanIshq is a noteworthy achievement for the company. We are proud to share that our customers can also enjoy the special tune composed by the veteran himself for RahmanIshq that will be used extensively for the RahmanIshq smartphones. Affordable innovation is the genesis of RahmanIshq."