Samsung Launches Industry’s First Tizen Smartphone – the Samsung Z

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Samsung Launches Industry’s First Tizen Smartphone – the Samsung Z

Samsung Z offers a unique user experience with advanced web performance and usability

 

 

Samsung Electronics today introduced the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform. The Samsung Z will be on show at the Tizen Developer Conference, San Francisco from June 3rd.

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Built on top of unparalleled quality and the cutting-edge technology of Samsung’s latest premium smartphone, the Samsung Z is optimized with a Tizen platform that offers fast and powerful software performance. Complete with a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display and a 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor, the Samsung Z makes the perfect choice for consumers who want a differentiated user experience in an efficient and light-weight smartphone.

“Samsung is committed to enhancing the mobile experience of consumers with innovation that is both personal and unique to their needs,” said DJ Lee, President and Head of Global Sales & Marketing Office, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Samsung Z integrates the power and adaptability of the Tizen platform, enabling users to browse the web faster and utilize applications more effectively.”

Quick and Efficient

The Tizen platform delivers a fast, optimal performance with improved memory management. The Tizen-based Samsung Z offers a faster startup time and immediate multi-tasking capabilities, The Samsung Z fully supports superb 2D and 3D graphic qualities, smoother scrolling and an improved rendering performance for web browsing. Users will also be able to enjoy safe and secure privacy protection using the built-in fingerprint sensor.

An Ultra Power Saving Mode lets the phone stay operational even at minimal battery levels in emergencies.

Tailored For Smarter Living

 

The Samsung Z features a distinctive home and application layout, for easy access to favorite features and apps. Using Dynamic Box and Color Theme settings, users can tailor their device to what suits them best.

The external design of the Samsung Z also offers a completely new look. The device features a slim, angular design with sophisticated lines, providing a differentiated look and feel while maintaining Samsung’s overall design identity. The Samsung Z will be available in two refined colors: Black and Gold.

 

The Samsung Z will be available in Q3 in Russia and is planned to expand to other markets. Users will be offered to access additional applications through the Tizen Store at the launch of the Samsung Z. In order to celebrate the launch the world’s first Tizen smartphone and to encourage more developers to join, the Tizen Store will provide a special promotional program to all developers for one year. Furthermore, Samsung plans to host a Tizen local app challenges in Russia and CIS countries to enrich the Tizen eco-system at the launch of the device.

For more information on device, please visit www.SamsungMobilePress.com

Samsung Z Product Specifications

Samsung-Z-Product-Specifications

Network 

 LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)

Display

 4.8” HD Super AMOLED (1280 x 720)

AP 

 2.3GHz Quad core application processor

OS

 Tizen 2.2.1

Camera

 8MP(rear), 2.1MP (front)

Video

 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

 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

Camera

Features

 Mini mode, Quick Shot, Best Photo, Drama, Panorama, Dual Camera

Value-Added

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 BLE

 USB: USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote

Sensor

 Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light,

 Fingerptint Scanner, Heart rate sensor

Memory

 RAM: 2GB

 Internal Memory: 16GB, microSD slot up to 64GB

Dimension

 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm, 136g

Battery

 2600mAh

 

All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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