Samsung has officially announced its first Tizen-based smartphone – Samsung Z. The new Samsung smartphone runs Tizen 2.2.1 and is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core application processor along with 2GB of RAM.
The Samsung Z measures 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm and weighs around 136g. The smartphone has 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED (1280 x 720). It sports an 8MP rear camera and 2.1 MP front-facing camera. The smartphone comes with 16GB built in memory and supports additional storage up to 64GB via microSD.
For connectivity, the Samsung Z supports WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n HT40, MIMO(2×2), GPS / GLONAS, Bluetooth: 4.0 BLE, USB 2.0, NFC and IR Remote. It is powered by a 2600 mAh battery.
Samsung says its Z smartphone fully supports 2D and 3D graphic qualities, smoother scrolling and an improved rendering performance for web browsing. There's also a built-in fingerprint sensor.
“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.”
The Samsung Z will be on show at the Tizen Developer Conference, San Francisco from June 3rd. The Samsung Z will be available in Q3 in Russia and is planned to expand to other markets.
