Meet Spice Mobile's 12 MP mobile phone

Handset maker Spice Mobiles has unveiled a 12 megapixel (MP) camera phone. The mobile phone -- S-1200 -- is priced at Rs 14,500 and has a 3x optical zoom.

The two other mobile phones with a 12 megapixel camera are Samsung W880 and Sony Ericsson Satio.

The S1200 features CCD sensor and boasts of several advanced camera functions including multiple face detection, smile shutter, auto focus, night vision, anti-shake, Xenon flash and 24 preset capture modes.

The mobile phone has a QVGA resolution. Connectivity options given are Bluetooth with A2DP and a mini-USB port. Incidentally, there is no WiFi.

S1200 also includes TV out support (cables included), which allows it to be connected to standard television sets. Other features include, world clock, alarm, calculator, currency convertor, calendar, voice memo, caller group and FM radio with recording.

With aggressive plans to sell one million handsets a month, Spice Mobiles also named actor Sonam Kapoor as it new brand ambassador.

Presently, the BK Modi Group-owned company sells half a million units in the country.