Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Win now official and available globally


The Samsung Galaxy Win was announced last week in China as a exclusive, but today the company announced it's going to be making the mid-ranger available globally. The Galaxy Win is equipped to handle demanding tasks while still providing an effortless user experience with intuitive features including dual SIM support, a large display for optimal viewing, Easy Mode.


The smartphone runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, packs a 4.7” TFT screen of WVGA resolution (199ppi pixel density). It has a 5MP camera that shoots D1 video, a 0.3MP front-facing camera and a microSD card slot. The battery has 2,000mAh capacity.

This new device comes with a wealth of enhanced smart features, including:

  • Easy Mode: A simple and intuitive homescreen mode for streamlined access to your top functions
  • Smart Alert: Notifications for events you may have missed (calls, messages, deadlines) when you pick up the phone
  • Motion UX: Utilize functions such as Mute, Refresh & Update, and Scan for other devices with simple motion controls

Samsung Galaxy Win Specifications
Dual SIM / Dual Standby (optional)
4.7-inch WVGA (800x480) capacitive display (199ppi)
1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8625Q processor
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with TouchWiz UI
Adreno 203 GPU
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 32GB
5MP autofocus camera with LED flash
720p@15fps HD video recording
VGA (0.3MP) front camera
GPS with A-GPS support
Stereo FM radio with RDS
microUSB v2.0 / 3.5mm audio jack
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Bluetooth v3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quad-band)
HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
3G capable (UMTS 900/2100)
Li-Ion 2,000mAh battery (removable)
133.3 x 70.7 x 9.7mm (dimensions)
144g (weight)

Available in two color variants - Ceramic White and Titan Gray - the Galaxy Win will be hitting multiple markets in single-SIM and dual-SIM versions.

Pricing and availability, however, are still undisclosed by Samsung.