Samsung Launches Industry's First Tizen Smartphone - The Samsung Z
Samsung Z offers a unique user experience with advanced web performance and usability: Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today introduced the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform. The Samsung Z will be on show at the Tizen Developer Conference, San Francisco from June 3rd.
Samsung Z offers a unique user experience with advanced web performance and usability: Samsung
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today introduced the Samsung Z, the first commercially available smartphone powered by the Tizen platform. The Samsung Z will be on show at the Tizen Developer Conference, San Francisco from June 3rd.
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 2.3 GHz 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.
"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.”
Quick and Efficient
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.
Tailored For Smarter Living
The
Samsung Z features a distinctive home and application layout, for easy
access to favorite features and apps. Using Dynamic Box and Color Theme
settings, users can tailor their device to what suits them best.
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.
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.
Samsung Z Product Specifications
Network
|
LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps)
|
|---|---|
Display
|
4.8” HD Super AMOLED (1280 x 720)
|
AP
|
2.3GHz Quad core application processor
|
OS
|
Tizen 2.2.1
|
Camera
|
8MP(rear), 2.1MP (front)
|
Video
|
Video Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8
Video Format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV |
Audio
|
Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC
Audio Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
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 customization
| |
Fingerprint sensor
| |
Connectivity
|
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n HT40, MIMO(2x2)
GPS / GLONAS Bluetooth®: 4.0 BLE USB: USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote |
Sensor
|
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light,
Fingerptint Scanner, Heart rate sensor |
Memory
|
RAM: 2GB
Internal Memory: 16GB, microSD slot up to 64GB |
Dimension
|
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm, 136g
|
Battery
|
2600mAh
|
