British tech brand, Planet Computers announced the Planet Astro Slide 5G at CES 2022. The new device features a backlit keyboard that swivels from underneath the display.
The Astro Slide 5G features a 6.39-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. As far optics go, it has a 13MP selfie camera and a 48MP rear sensor.
Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The device is also equipped with a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W wired fast charging via USB-C and Qi wireless charging.
The QWERTY keyboard that it features also includes programmable keys that will open an app or toggle between system functions. The device itself boots on Android 11 but can also run with Linux.
The Planet Astro Slide 5G only comes in blue and is priced at GBP 862.
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