Karbonn A9 Indian Bundled With Idea Cashback Offers

~ Introducing a device that is truly Indian and contemporary, A9 Indian to be available at an effective price of INR 2,199

~ Equipped with local language android experience in 12 regional languages

~ India’s first 4G smartphone with integrated services like intelligent launcher home screen, AI-based Chat Bot, integrated balance and usage analysis, text to speech & much more

‘Karbonn Mobiles’, recognized as one of the leading Indian smartphone players, announced the launch of its new offering – A9 Indian – a device which is truly Indian and truly global. A9 Indian, as the name suggests, is a smartphone that is truly developed for India with a focused approach on the localization of apps and content for consumers, giving them an added advantage of using the device in their own language pushing the case for further smartphone adoption.

Integrated with local language android experience, the entire functioning of this 4G VoLTE device can be changed to any one of the 12 regional languages as preferred by the user. Hence, once the customer chooses their preferred language, the entire content of the device will be translated to that particular language thus, empowering them to tackle everyday smartphone functioning with ease.

The user interface is also equipped with various outstanding features like ‘WoW’- a news feed, an automatic segregation of apps by their categories, an app drawer linked with recommendation engine which makes managing of the apps & content an easier process for the customers.

The localization of apps and content is intended towards pushing the smartphone adoption in tier II, III and rural areas as well giving a broader demography a seamless, complete smartphone experience. A9 Indian is the first 4G smartphone with integrated balance and usage analysis which gives the users options like checking the balance in the dialer, a usage break – up between calls, data and SMS and a one-touch recharge on the go.  Moreover, the AI based informational chat bot, integrated with regional languages comes with an in-built text to speech option and gives the user various update on news, weather, sports as well as booking of cabs, food delivery options, thus, making it a truly interactive messaging experience. 

To elevate the experience further, this device comes with an interactive keyboard equipped with 22 regional languages and integrated stickers, GIF’s as well as personalized stickers. App Bazar, a localized application storefront allows users to access & install apps from over 2 million apps especially curated for the customers which works seamlessly without going through any log-in hassles. 

App Bazar has been localized by making it available in English as well as 12 other regional languages giving it a true Indian appeal. With a vision to increase smartphone penetration as well as early adoption of smartphone usage in the country, A9 Indian has been consciously customized to make the device easily accessible to the Indian consumers.

It is powered by 1750 mAh battery that promises a stand by time of up to 200 hours and talk time of up to 4 hours. The 4G VoLTE enabled device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Other specifications of A9 Indian are 11.43 cm (4.5) screen that keeps you captivated by providing you a decent viewing experience. The new smartphone bears a 5MP front camera for perfect selfies and a 5MP rear camera with LED flash combining options like panorama shot, continuous shot, geo-tagging and face detection for consumers to capture all their memorable moments with great picture quality.

This device runs on 1.3 GHz quad-core processor with a 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, 32 GB expandable memory and a dual sim option for seamless multitasking. Other features of A9 Indian also include Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio as well as an inbuilt photo and video editor to help you customize your pictures and edit videos according to your preference.

This latest offering is also bundled with an attractive Idea cashback offer of INR 1,500 making it effectively priced at INR 2,199 for consumers. With a promise to do more with less, A9 Indian is surely a device which promises to live up to the expectations of an ideal budget smartphone. A9 Indian, with an aim to provide smart and simple telephony experience, is surely a delight for all the consumers belonging to diverse segments.  A9 Indian comes in three exciting colours- Gold, Black Gold, White Gold with a premium garment finish.

Karbonn Mobiles:

Karbonn Mobiles is one of the leading Indian smartphone brand that offers a range of user-centric smart devices to compliment the evolving communication needs of a modern consumer. Committed to simplifying technology, Karbonn has made inroads in the market with a combination of affordable yet innovative devices. It has over 85,000+ retail partners and 900+ service centres across India to ensure effective after sales support to its growing consumer base. 

As per CMR’s India Annual Mobile Handset Market Review (2017), Karbonn has been positioned amongst the "Top 5 mobile phone brands in India”. Karbonn has also been a winner of the ‘Smartphone Brand with Focus on Local Languages’ in a survey conducted by TeleAnalysis. It has also been featured amongst top 10 most attractive Mobile Phone Brands in India as per INDIA'S MOST ATTRACTIVE BRANDS 2016 RANKING, TRA Research. The company also has its presence in many international markets.

New Delhi, February 21, 2018