Samsung has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the Galaxy Core entry-level Android Jelly Bean smartphone, the first of which will launch later this month in a dual-SIM version for international markets.
The Galaxy Core features a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and a microSD slot. The phone also has a 5.0 megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. Some of the Galaxy S III and IV software features like Motion UI, Smart Stay, Smart Alert and S Voice will also be included in the phone’s software build along with a 4.3-inch WVGA resolution display. The phone will also be made available in a more conventional single SIM version for unlocked sales next month.
Below, the complete specifications.
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Network |
HSUPA 5.76 900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
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Processor |
1.2 GHz Dual Core Application Processor |
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Display |
4.3 inch WVGA (480×800) TFT LCD |
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OS |
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
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Camera |
Main(Rear): 5 Mega pixel camera with LED flash Sub (Front): VGA camera Mode: Best Photo, Continuous, Panorama, Share shot, Smile Shot, Cartoon |
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Video |
MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VP8, WMV9, VC1 Playback: 480p@30fps, Recording: 480p@30fps |
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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 |
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Services & Additional Features |
Dual SIM (Optional) |
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Samsung Apps |
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Samsung Kies |
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Samsung Hub |
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Samsung ChatON mobile communication service |
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Smart Stay, Smart Alert, Motion UI, S Voice, Voice Unlock |
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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 |
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Connectivity |
WiFi b/g/n Bluetooth® 3.0 MicroUSB USB 2.0 |
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, Proximity, Digital Compass |
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Memory |
8GB Internal memory ? 1GB (RAM) |
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GPS |
A-GPS |
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Dimension |
129.3 x 67.6 x 8.95 mm, 124 g |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-ion 1,800 mAh |
