Samsung Introduces the GALAXY Core
Samsung today announced the Samsung GALAXY Core, a smartphone designed to offer users dual core processing power, Dual SIM technology and a wealth of smart features.
The GALAXY Core is equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, supported by 8GB of Internal memory and 1GB of RAM. It has a 4.3 inch display and a 1,800mAh battery for extended usage. The device also comes equipped with a 5-megapixel camera. These features are also supported with the GALAXY Core?s Dual SIM technology, enabling users to access both SIM cards simultaneously.
Smart features include:
- 'Smart Stay': Recognizes when a user is looking at the phone, and saves battery life when a user looks away by dimming the screen and powering down using advanced facial recognition
- 'Smart Alert': Alerts the user to missed calls and messages when the device is picked up
- 'Motion UI': Activates common functions such as refresh or mute with simple motion commands
- 'S Voice': Provides voice command functionality
The GALAXY Core will be available in two different versions ? Single SIM from July or Dual SIM from May, depending on the market.
| Network |
HSUPA 5.76 900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2 GHz Dual Core Application Processor |
Display | 4.3 inch WVGA (480x800) TFT LCD |
OS | Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
Camera |
Main(Rear): 5 Mega pixel camera with LED flash
Sub (Front): VGA camera Mode: Best Photo, Continuous, Panorama, Share shot, Smile Shot, Cartoon |
Video | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VP8, WMV9, VC1 Playback: 480p@30fps, Recording: 480p@30fps |
Audio | MP3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+, AMR-N/WB, OGG, FLAC, WMA, 3GA, M4A, WAV, Mid, SP-midi, XMF, i-melody FM Radio with RDS 3.5mm Ear Jack |
Services & Additional Features | Dual SIM (Optional) |
Samsung Apps | |
Samsung Kies Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps) | |
| Samsung Hub
- Game Hub (Preloaded) - Readers Hub/ Music Hub (Downloadable via Samsung Apps) |
|
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service | |
Smart Stay, Smart Alert, Motion UI, S Voice, Voice Unlock | |
Google Mobile Services |
Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus,
YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now |
Connectivity | WiFi b/g/n Bluetooth? 3.0 MicroUSB USB 2.0 |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Digital Compass |
Memory | 8GB Internal memory + 1GB (RAM) microSD slot (up to 64GB) |
GPS | A-GPS |
Dimension | 129.3 x 67.6 x 8.95 mm, 124 g |
Battery | Standard battery, Li-ion 1,800 mAh |
