Karbonn Launches Broadcom’s chipsets enabled A12

To develop a new range of 3G smartphones, Karbonn has selected US chip maker Broadcom for this work. As part of the tie-up with Broadcom, Karbonn has announced the launch of  smartphone, Karbonn Smart A12.

Shashin Devsare , Executive Director  , Karbonn Mobile  said, "It is herein with the partnership with Broadcom to bring in our premier 3G enabled mobility device that we seek to cater to the nascent needs of the young and aspiring consumer base of the country."
The 3G platform of Broadcom used in the dual SIM supporting Karbonn's Smart A12 mobile phone has 1GHz ARM processor and a modem that can support support download speed of up to 7.2 megabit per second, the company said.

"As users around the world shift from 2G feature phones to more sophisticated 3G phones, Broadcom's integrated platform will enable OEMs (device makers) to reach new consumers with entry-level, high-caliber smartphones," said Nambi Seshadri  , Senior Vice President, Broadcom.

The Broadcom chipset supports both 2G and 3G cellular network, GPS system, Wi-Fi and has a power management unit embedded in it.

This smartphone is priced at Rs. 7, 990 /-.