BQ has launched its Aquaris E4.5 and Aquaris E5 Ubuntu Edition smartphones in the Indian market. Highlight of both devices is that they run Canonical’s Ubuntu operating system. which comes loaded with several gestures and a concept called Scopes.

As far as specifications of the devices are concerned, both smartphones are powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 1GB of RAM and sport a 5 mega pixel front facing camera. The Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition comes with 4.5 inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels resolution) display, 8GB of internal memory (expandable), 8 mega pixel rear camera with dual flash and 2150mAh battery.

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Updated on 13th April 2015

The BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition which was announced in February 2015 is now available to buy in Europe through company’s online store. It can be grabbed through BQ.com for 169.90 Euros (approximately Rs. 11,300). The highlight of this handset is that it is the first handset running Canonical’s Ubuntu operating system. There is no word on availability of the handset in regions outside Europe. Read on to find detailed information on features and specifications of Ubuntu based Aquaris E4.5 phone.

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