Leading handset maker, Nokia has announced the launch of its new Lumia 720 smartphone, powered by Microsoft’s Windows 8 platform in the Indian market.

The new addition to the company’s Lumia line-up comes with a 4.3-inch ClearBlack Corning Gorilla Glass 2 IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The touch screen even works with gloves or long nails and wireless charging via a Wireless Charging Cover. The phone is aiming to attract new customers with a host of new features.

It runs on the Windows 8 platform and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor dual core clocked at 1 GHz with 512 MB RAM. The company is offering an internal memory of 8 GB and this can be expanded through a MicroSD card slot upto 64 GB.

AS for camera, the new Lumia device features a 6.1 MP rear end camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The company features 1.3 MP front camera for video conferencing. It has a Non-removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery that offers extra-long battery life. The new mid-range Lumia will be a new addition to the popular Lumia range in the country.

The new Nokia Lumia 720 will be priced at Rs. 18999.