Samsung is working earnestly to reduce its dependence on Google’s Android OS by pushing ahead with the development of open source Tizen platform. Samsung recently upgraded the Android run Galaxy Wear to the Tizen OS, and as well also used the OS in the recently launched wearables – Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo.
The Samsung Z is set to be the world first smartphone running the Tizen OS and is set to be announced at the Tizen developer conference this week in San Francisco. This means consumers would nowhave a choice of going for smartphones beyond Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android OS.
Samsung Z
The Samsung Z features a 4.8-inch HD super AMOLED display, supports 2D and 3D graphics.. The device is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core processor (Snapdragon 800), 2GB of RAM, 16GB of inbuilt storage (expandable up to 64GB with micro SD card support), 8MP autofocus rear facing camera with LED flash, 2.1MP front facing camera.
The Samsung Z measures 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm, weighs 137g, runs on the Tizen OS version 2.2.1 and powered by a 2600mAh battery. Connectivity options on the Samsung Z includes – LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, IR Blaster, GPS, Glonass, NFC, Micro USB 2.0. Added features include – Download Booster, fingerprint and heart rate sensor, Ultra power saving mode, Samsung Health 3.0.
With the device, Samsung is touting better multitasking, fast startup time, and faster internet surfing with the Tizen OS. The OS interface sports a simplistic layout which provides quick access to apps and features.
First Smartphone to be powered by the Tizen OS – Samsung Z
Samsung Z Keys Specifications:
- • Display – 4.8” HD Super AMOLED (1280 x 720)
• Dimension – 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm
• Weight – 136g
• CPU – 2.3GHz Quad core application processor
• OS – Tizen 2.2.1
• RAM: 2GB
• Storage: 16GB, expandable up to 64GB with micro SD card slot
• Camera – 8MP rear facing camera with LED flash, 2.1MP front facing camera
• 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 customisation, Fingerprint sensor
• Network – LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)
• Connectivity – WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n HT40, MIMO(2×2), GPS / GLONAS, Bluetooth®: 4.0 BLE, USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote
• Sensor – Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Fingerprint Scanner, Heart rate sensor
• Battery – 2600mAh
The Samsung Z would launch in Russia by the Q3 of 2014 and expand to other markets thereafter. However, the device is not expected to debut in European and US markets as Samsung itself does not believe these markets are ready for a new OS.
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