The Kodak IM5, the first smartphone from the company has been launched in the Netherlands. The midrange Android handset is now available at some online stores. The smartphone is priced around $315 off contract, or for free with contracts on various carriers.
The Kodak IM5 features a 5-inch 720p display. It is powered by a Mediatek MT6592 chipset with 1.7GHZ octa-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. Internal storage is rather low at 8GB, expandable by up to 32GB, while battery capacity is 2,100mAh. It comes with a 13MP primary camera and a 5 MP front-facing camera
Earlier: Kodak, a well-known manufacturer of cameras is now going to enter the trade of Smartphones., While the first smartphone is set to launch during at CES 2015 event next month in Las Vegas, other “Android-powered mobile devices”, including a 4G handset, a tablet and a connected camera, will eventually arrive during the second half of 2015.
The camera-maker says the smartphones are aimed at consumers who want a “high-end experience” but are uncomfortable with complicated devices. The company promises a “great design and UI”. Kodak has collaborated with British firm Bullit that will make most of the components of a smartphone. The firm is also known for making rugged CAT-branded smartphones.
The details on the Kodak Android smartphone’s design and specifications are scarce for now, but it’s apparent the focus of the handset will be a camera and imaging capabilities. Kodak has added that the upcoming smartphones and tablets will come preloaded with bespoke image capture, management and sharing features to offer a rich user experience. Also, the devices will feature remote management software to guide family members and friends through various functions.
With the launch of a camera focused Android smartphone, Kodak will join Samsung (with its Galaxy S4 Zoom and Galaxy K zoom) and Panasonic, which in September launched its Android-powered camera-phone, the Lumix DMC-CM1. Other camera manufacturers, including Nikon, have launched Android-based cameras in the past.
