Earlier today, Samsung unveiled the Samsung Z which comes out as the world’s first Tizen powered Smartphone. The Smartphone is targeting mostly the emerging markets and it is not clear at this point what Samsung plans for Tizen or how it will affect the Smartphone market.
The Samsung Z is headed for emerging markets and still manages to have some high-end specs seen on most Android Smartphones. Below are some of the specs the Samsung Z has.
Dimension: 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm, 136g
Network: LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)
Display: 4.8 inch Super AMOLED (1280 x 720)
Processor: 2.3GHz Quad core application processor
OS: Tizen 2.2.1
Memory: RAM: 2GB, Internal Memory: 16GB, microSD slot up to 64GB
Camera: 8MP(rear), 2.1MP (front)
Camera Features: Mini mode, Quick Shot, Best Photo, Drama, Panorama, Dual Camera
Video Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8
Video Format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV
Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC
Audio Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Additional Features: Ultra Power Saving Mode, Download Booster, S Health 3.0, Color theme customization, Fingerprint sensor
Connectivity: WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n HT40, MIMO(2×2), GPS / GLONAS, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote
Sensor: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Fingerprint Scanner, Heart rate sensor
Battery: 2600mAh
Samsung did not reveal the retail price of the Samsung Z but said it will be available as from July this year.
Source [Samsung]
