Samsung Z: The World's First Tizen Smartphone!
Samsung has just announced the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform. 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 2.3GHz 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.
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.
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.
Samsung Z Specifications
4.8-inch HD (1280x720) Super AMOLED display, 306ppi
2.3GHz quad-core processor
Tizen 2.2.1 OS
2GB of RAM
16GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 64GB
8MP AF camera with LED flash
2.1MP front-facing camera
GPRS / EDGE / HSPA+ / LTE Cat4
Fingerptint Scanner / Heart rate sensor
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n HT40 / MIMO(2×2)
Bluetooth 4.0 / NFC / microUSB / IR Remote
GPS with A-GPS and GLONAS
Li-Ion 2,600mAh battery
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm (dimension)
136g (weight)
Pricing and Availability
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.
Source: Samsung
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