UAE-based telecom operator Etisalat has partnered with Nokia to launch the Lumia 1520 smartphone.

The six-inch, full HD screen device utilises the best elements of a smartphone and a tablet, making it a “Phablet,” said a statement.

It has the largest screen among Windows-based devices on the market and boasts high-end hardware and many pre-loaded applications, including Microsoft Office pack, it stated.

In addition, customers will benefit from a free protective cover and a voucher worth $20 for shopping in Microsoft apps store.

Khaled El Khouly, chief marketing officer, Etisalat, said: “With this Phablet, customers will now have several pre-loaded apps, including Here maps, Microsoft Office and social media apps.”

Vithesh Reddy, general manager, Nokia Gulf, said: “Nokia is proud to partner with Etisalat for the launch of Lumia 1520 in UAE. We have been working closely together to ensure that our customers get the best possible smartphone experience and value from this strong partnership.”

Etisalat customers will be able to choose the phone from a line-up of prepaid and postpaid existing plans, said the statement. - TradeArabia News Service