Camera and Internal Storage
The imaging hardware of Celkon is pretty capable and it is similar to those found on the other smartphones in this price bracket. At its back, the smartphone makes use of an 8 MP camera that is coupled with LED flash and HD 720p video recording. Also, there is a 2 MP selfie camera at the front for video conferencing and the ability to click self portrait shots. Storage wise, the Celkon Millennia Epic Q550 comes with an impressive 16 GB native storage capacity that should suffice in storing all the necessary content. However, the device features a micro SD card slot for additional storage support up to 64 GB for those users who like to store more content on their smartphones.
Processor and Battery
A 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6582M processor is employed in the handset in order to deliver moderate performance similar to the other phones in this price bracket. This is paired with 1 GB of RAM to render moderate multi-tasking performance. These hardware aspects will definitely make the Celkon device a standard mid-ranger with the usual aspects. A capacious 3,500 mAh battery is incorporated in the Millennia Epic Q550 that can pump in long hours of backup to the device. As there are very few smartphones in this segment with such massive batteries, this offering from Celkon can definitely stand out against the competition.
Display and Features
The display unit is a 5 IPS LCD panel that boasts of HD screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels. This translates to a pixel density of 267 pixels per inch that would make the device usable for the basic tasks such as browsing the net, watching videos and more. Also, the OGS (One Glass Solution) makes the screen slim and more responsive. The Celkon Millennia Epic runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS and is packed with connectivity features such as 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and USB OTG for seamless connectivity and easier file transfer.
Comparison
The Celkon Millennia Epic Q550 will be a tough challenger to the Moto G (2nd Gen), Asus Zenfone 5, Xiaomi Redmi Note and others.
Key Specs
What we Like
Long lasting batteryCapable true octa core processorReasonable pricing
Price and Conclusion
The Celkon Millennia Epic Q550 is priced reasonably at Rs 10,499 and comes packed with decent specifications. The handset comes with a large display, capable processor that is used by the other mid-rangers in this price bracket, increased internal storage space and a capacious battery. With such striking aspects, the Celkon phone is believed to be a challenger to those flagship smartphones launched by the other local vendors and few global players as well.
