Samsung Champ Neo Duos: a simple phone with a touchscreen and two SIM-cards

Samsung Electronics has introduced a new mobile phone to support two simultaneous SIM-cards. The model is called Samsung Champ Neo Duos (GT-C3262), is known about its release in the Indian market, however, it is possible that this is a budget solution with a touch screen and will appear in other regions. The model is the simple characteristics and, obviously, will be quite affordable.

The phone has a 2.4-inch touch screen with a resolution of QVGA, which supports data input stylus. He also has a VGA-camera, wireless module Bluetooth, social networking ChatON, Facebook and Twitter, 3,5-mm audio jack and battery capacity of 1000 mAh. The model works in networks of 2G and without recharging can withstand up to 14 hours of talk time.

Galaxy S4 due in February

Fierce rivalry between Samsung Electronics and Apple for leadership in smartphones gets a degree hotter after the U.S. technology giant released its latest iPhone 5 last week. Samsung plans to unveil its new Galaxy handset — the S4 — in February, 2013. / Korea Times file

Samsung plans to unveil new device at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Samsung Electronics plans to unveil the latest in its Galaxy line, the S4, at a European technology exhibition in February, according to company officials and local parts suppliers for the technology giant.

The timetable was released just three days after rival Apple introduced the iPhone 5, which has received a mixed response from industry experts and consumers as it is seemingly lacking in innovative features.

``Samsung is ready to unveil the next Galaxy smartphone _ the Galaxy S4 _ at early next year’s mobile world congress (MWC) in the Spanish city of Barcelona,’’ said an official from the firm asking not to be identified, Sunday. The new device is expected to hit shelves globally in March at the latest.

MWC is the biggest exhibition in the world for telecom companies and Samsung, will exhibit the new Galaxy at its booth.

The new Galaxy, expected to be the firm’s most powerful handset yet in terms of hardware specifications and software advancement, will help the Suwon-based outfit further cement its leadership in the global smartphone market.

The official said that the smartphone, due out nine months after the May debut of the Galaxy S3, will be more than enough to curb Apple’s latest iPhone, compatible with long-term evolution (LTE) networks.

In Europe, Samsung is gaining a bigger share of the smartphone market. The Korean company was involved in patent disputes with Apple in Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. A recent ruling in the U.K. said Samsung didn’t infringe on Apple’s design patents.

Executives from Samsung’s local parts suppliers said the company’s new flagship smartphone will ``definitely use’’ LTE networks. It will also sport its in-house Exynos-branded application processors and quad-core chips. The S3 is using both Samsung’s Exynos and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors depending on the country.

``Samsung is asking Apple to pay more to use its mobile application processors produced at its plant in Austin, Texas. The release of the S4 means more market share for Samsung as it is the only firm that can guarantee on-time delivery, output commitment and better pricing for mobile application processors,’’ said one executive.

The screen size of the S4 is expected to reach 5-inch from the the current 4.8 screen size of the S3, while it will use Google’s Android software and sport an OLED display, said the officials.

But Samsung has yet to decide whether it will use flexible display technology for the upcoming Galaxy due to production problems encountered by Samsung Display.

Samsung Display officials declined to comment on the new Samsung smartphone project.

``Samsung wants to keep its one-year product schedule and the Galaxy S4 will be the first to match that strategy. The S4 will see some external changes but retain its popular rectangular shape with rounded corner concept,’’ said an official from one of Samsung’s local partners.

Samsung is currently in talks with major American carriers to apply modified phone designs.

Market analysts and experts view the S4 as a ``clear message’’ to Apple. ``Samsung’s edges in manufacturing will further shine after the patent disputes go further on. In markets, Samsung is confident to widen its lead over Apple, though the legal fight is a totally separate issue,’’ said an industry executive who is familiar with the matter.

Samsung expects sales of the S3 to pass 30 million by the end of the year. It has already sold 20 million in just over three months.

The S4 will help Samsung take on Apple in the United States, according to officials. Market research firm IDC shows Samsung has a 30 percent share, globally, while Apple has 16 percent. But NPD’s recent data shows Apple controls 31 percent of the U.S. smartphone market, followed by Samsung on 24 percent.

The S4 plans come amid escalating patent disputes between the two technology giants in 50 different cases on four continents. Apple won a victory last month after a United States jury found the Korean firm copied key features of the iPhone and awarded Apple $1.05 billion in damages.

Last week, the International Trade Commission (ITC) of the United States backed the verdict, ruling Apple didn’t violate patents owned by Samsung Electronics in making the iPod touch, iPhone and iPad.

U.S. Federal Judge Lucy Koh is scheduled to hold a hearing on Dec. 6 to consider Apple’s request for a permanent U.S. sales ban of eight Samsung smartphone models and the firm’s tablet following the jury’s verdict. Seven of the eight smartphones that Apple is seeking to ban are part of the Galaxy line.

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr

Samsung denies Galaxy S4 report

A day after reports that Samsung plans to announce a follow up to its popular Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone in February, the Korean company has taken to Twitter to deny them.
The Samsung Galaxy S4, a new iteration of the phone that has established itself as the chief rival to Apple's iPhone, will be introduced in February at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, according to The Korea Times.
A day after that report surfaced, though, Samsung took to its Korean Twitter account to deny it.
"Please note that some media reported speculation that the Galaxy S's subsequent models will be released," the tweet read in Korean, calling the report "a simple rumor [that] is not true."
The report from the Times, the oldest English-language newspaper in South Korea, cites unnamed company officials and parts suppliers in the region.
Among the Galaxy S4's features will be a 5-inch screen, slightly larger than the display on the popular Galaxy S III and a full inch bigger than the iPhone 5, the report said.
It will have more powerful hardware and software and will "definitely use" 4G LTE networks, a parts supplier told the paper.
The perils of sleeping with your mobile phone
Phones running Google's Android operating system have been outselling the iPhone for some time. But that's a fragmented field that includes dozens of phones of varying quality. No single handset has established itself as a serious rival to Apple's phone.
The Galaxy S III has made perhaps the best claim. Last month, the company announced it had sold more than 20 million units in three months, making September the first month since the release of the iPhone 4S that it wasn't the world's top-selling smartphone.
Snap reviews of the iPhone 5 have been somewhat mixed, at least among the tech media. Many who got a hands-on demo at Apple's Wednesday announcement praised its slimmer, lighter design, bigger display and faster processor. Others said the device failed to produce groundbreaking advances at a moment when Apple, perhaps for the first time ever, finds itself needing to catch up with features available on other phones.
Customer response, however, has been overwhelming.
Pre-orders of the iPhone 5 "sold out" almost instantly (an admittedly arbitrary feat considering Apple controls the supply), with orders topping 2 million in the first 24 hours. That's double the 1 million for last year's iPhone 4S in the same time period.
The phone hits stores Friday in the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the United Kingdom. It rolls out in 22 other countries on September 28.
The S4's release would mark Samsung's biggest salvo since a federal court in California ruled that Samsung violated multiple Apple patents in the release of its own products. After the ruling, Apple asked the court to add the Galaxy S III to the list of products that are in violation.
The case was just one of roughly 50 patent disputes in different countries. Some of the other courts have ruled in favor of Samsung.
According to the South Korean news report, Samsung is working with U.S. carriers on modified designs the company said will eliminate any questions about patents.
The report said Samsung plans to fire back in another way, too. Samsung is asking Apple to pay more for the processors it produces at an Austin, Texas, plant and is promoting itself as "the only firm that can guarantee on-time delivery, output commitment and better pricing for mobile application processors," one executive told The Korea Times.

source

Samsung 2GB LPDDR3 Mobile RAM Now Into Mass Production

Samsung confirmed two major developments at the Samsung Mobile Solutions Forum 2012 in Taiwan today. First is the mass production of the 128GB eMMC and now the 2GB low power double-data-rate 3 (LPDDR3) RAM for mobile devices. Samsung says the new DRAM uses 30nm class technology and is the industry’s first 2GB LPDDR3 RAM to enter mass production. Achieving a data transfer speed of up to 1600 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin, the RAM is 50 percent faster than the LPDDR2 RAM.

http://sammyhub.com

The number of new smartphones in the MTS-Ukraine has exceeded the number of new subscribers

The mobile operator "MTS Ukraine" provided statistics on the use of communications services owners of smartphones running the popular mobile operating systems.

As noted by the operator at the end of the third quarter of 2012 in its network, there were almost 3 million smartphones, which is 1 million more than last year. Thus, the number of new smart phones that are registered in the network in one year exceeded the number of new subscribers during the same period (about 800 thousand).

While still on the market is dominated by devices based on the platform Symbian, the most dynamic growth demonstrate smartphones running OS Android, the number of which, compared to the same period last year increased by five times. Devices on iOS and bada has doubled, but the smartphones' OSes »Windows has increased by only 12%.

The number of smartphones in the MTS network in early September 2012 (top 5 most popular OS):

Symbian - 1600 thousand.;
Android - 640 thousand piece.
iOS - 221 thousand piece.
bada - 207 thousand piece.
Windows Phone / Mobile - 91 thousand.
Owners of smartphones and tablets running Android and iOS are the most active users of mobile Internet services - on average they use about 1 GB of traffic per month. Following them in the ranking are fans of bada. It is these operating systems are leaders in the use of services to reduce the cost of Internet access - "NET at" and a package of Internet traffic.

Samsung has announced the launch of the industry's first 32nm 2Gb memory LPDDR3 Mobile

South Korea's Samsung Electronics has announced the mass production of the industry's first 2 GB LPDDR3 Mobile Memory manufactured on 32-nm process technology.

These modules, according to the company, are highly energy efficient and are designed primarily for use in high-performance next-generation mobile devices, providing a performance boost of up to 50% compared with LPDDR2 DRAM modules.

Samsung Announces Production of Industry’s First 2GB LPDDR3 Mobile Memory, Using 30nm-class Technology

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced semiconductor technology solutions, has begun mass producing the industry’s first two gigabyte (GB), low power double-data-rate 3 (LPDDR3) memory, using 30 nanometer (nm) class* technology, for next-generation mobile devices.

Samsung started mass production of the industry’s most advanced mobile DRAM (dynamic random access memory) chip, only ten months after it began producing the industry’s first 30nm-class based 2GB LPDDR2 memory in October, 2011. The new LPDDR3, which marks the first time a 2GB LPDDR3 density is available in one space-saving package, utilizes four LPDDR3 chips stacked together. LPDDR3 is needed for fast processors, high resolution displays and 3D graphics in tablets and smartphones.

“We will embrace greater technical cooperation with industry leading mobile device makers, as we continue to provide timely next-generation memory solutions like 2GB LPDDR3 DRAM, in helping to accelerate growth of the mobile memory market,” said Wanhoon Hong, executive vice president, Memory Sales & Marketing, Samsung Electronics. “Furthermore, with this rapid introduction of 2GB LPDDR3, we are moving very assertively to expand our global leadership on the premium side of our extensive memory portfolio.”

The new 2GB LPDDR3 DRAM can transfer data at up to 1600 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin, which is approximately 50 percent faster than a LPDDR2 DRAM. And on the package level, it provides a data transmission rate up to 12.8 gigabytes per second (GB/s), which will enable playing of full HD video content in real-time on smartphones and tablets. The high data transfer rates allows LPDDR3 to exceed support for full HD video payback on screens exceeding the current market available four-inch measurement and enable real-time viewing without downloading the content for the full HD visual experience.

By providing an early extensive global supply of LPDDR3 DRAM to smartphone and tablet manufacturers, Samsung expects to see a significant increase in the adoption of 2GB mobile DRAM.

.

For more information about Samsung memory, visit

www.samsungsemi.com or www.samsung.com/memory

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

* Editors’ Note: 30nm-class means a process technology node somewhere between 30 and 39 nanometers.

New Lenses and GALAXY Camera Create a Paradigm Shift in the Marketplace

Samsung strengthens its NX Ecosystem and revolutionizes SMART CAMERA with the GALAXY Camera at photokina 2012

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, unveiled new additions to its award-winning NX ecosystem. The new devices are a testament to Samsung’s commitment to continuous development of innovative products that meet users’ needs and challenge the existing marketplace. The company also showcased its recent groundbreaking launch, the GALAXY Camera, a brand new type of device that combines high-performance photography with the latest Android OS and 3G/4G connectivity.

“We are living in a new era of visual communications,” said Myoung Sup Han, Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Imaging, Samsung Electronics. “At Samsung, we believe that images are the most important communication tool available, transcending borders, languages and demographics. By announcing two new NX lenses and the innovative GALAXY Camera, Samsung has deepened its commitment to the camera market by bringing the best digital imaging technology in the world to photographers and gadget lovers everywhere.”

Samsung underscored its leadership in the digital imaging market by being the first to introduce Wi-Fi connectivity to its range of compact system cameras (NX20, NX210 and NX1000) in 2012, and strengthens this with the addition of the 12-24mm F4-5.6 ED ultra-wide zoom lens and the 45mm F1.8 mid-telephoto prime lens. Samsung’s NX camera range now totals 11 professional lenses that enable photographers of any level to consistently achieve professional results.

Lightweight, portably and easy to use

The new lenses join the NX family, giving camera-lovers the chance to maximise their creative potential while keeping their system light and portable.

Thanks to its ultra-wide angle, the 12-24mm F4-5.6 ED lens is perfect for either capturing dramatic landscapes or shooting in confined interior spaces. It is the ideal companion for the travel photographer, weighing in at only 208g and with a compact, portable form. The image quality is also heightened by one extra low dispersion glass lens and two aspherical glass lenses that guarantee superb sharpness and low chromatic aberration.

Photographers looking for a mid-telephoto prime lens will enjoy Samsung’s 45mm F1.8, which delivers a pro-standard shallow depth of field and background blur, creating stunning portrait shots with beautiful bokeh, The bright F1.8 aperture also means that it performs brilliantly for night-time or indoor shooting, with a stepping motor for a smooth and super-quiet Auto Focus. The lens combines lightweight portability with a solid metal body and metal mount for a professional look and feel. Additionally, the 45mm lens is compatible with Samsung’s i-Function system that allows users to easily adjust shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings.

A new standard for the visual communication era

In addition to launching two new NX lenses, Samsung also showcased its latest innovation in the digital imaging category – its GALAXY Camera. Marking a new era in visual communication; the GALAXY Camera combines high-performance photography with the latest Android™ 4.1 platform (Jelly Bean) and wireless network connectivity, perfect for those who wish to shoot, edit and share high quality photographs and video easily and spontaneously from anywhere, at any time.

Boasting a 21x super long zoom lens and a vividly bright 16M BSI CMOS sensor, the GALAXY Camera delivers pictures of brilliant quality. The device also features ‘Smart Pro’ technology which comprises of a series of modes that make advanced photography easy for all skill levels. The easy-to-navigate menu system contains preset scenario options that automatically adjust the camera’s settings according to a specific environment. All of these great features can be experienced on a breathtaking 4.8” (121.2mm) HD Super Clear LCD.

The GALAXY Camera enables connection to 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi network to allow remote photo sharing and browsing while on the go. Connectivity is supported by a 1.4GHz Quad Core Processor that allows fast web-browsing and multi-tasking, as well as high-speed image processing without a significant impact on battery life.

Built-in Wi-Fi with NX1000, NX210 and NX20

Samsung’s NX compact system cameras (NX1000, NX210 and NX20) feature built-in Wi-Fi technology to allow users to connect to wireless networks without any additional cards or devices. All three NX models are equipped with a 20.3 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, developed in-house by Samsung to give high quality images in rich color and detail.

• The NX1000 is a highly portable device with an eye-catching compact design that makes it as useable as it is attractive. A range of features such as Smart Auto 2.0 and the Smart Link Hot Key make it easier to shoot and share excellent images instantly.

• The NX210 offers easy access to Wi-Fi functions to quickly share images with friends and family. A 3.0” AMOLED display lets users view images and Full HD movies in brilliant resolution, while features such as Samsung Mobile Link or TV Link enable the camera to connect with other devices (e.g. phones, internet-enabled TVs) to view images.

• The NX20 is the perfect match for amateurs or professional photographers looking for a highly portable camera that gives the professional look and feel of a DSLR, but at a fraction of the size and weight. Delivering impressive speed with its 1/8000s Fast Shutter, breath-taking images are shown on its clear 3.0” Super AMOLED swivel display.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

You can download the press releases and images at

. English version : www.samsung.de/photokina-presskit
. German version : www.samsung.de/photokina-pressemappe

Specs Sheet: lumia 920 vs. Apple iPhone5 (by Krisitian Tuomikumpu)

Here is a really nice Specs Sheet comparison between the Innovative Nokia Lumia 920 and the mediorce Apple iPhone5.

As you can see, the Lumia 920 does quite a number on the iPhone5, a bigger 4.5inch screen, dual LED flash, a bigger cloud ctorage, PureView camera with Carl Zeiss lens, super sensitive synaptics touch screen, a bigger battery, array of exclusive and very useful Nokia Apps, wireless charging and more, much more.

If you are wondering when this awesome Lumia 920 will be available, rumor has it that it is scheduled for release the last week of October, first week of November, 



See the really neat Specs Sheet as designed by Kristian Tuomikumpu..

A full size image is also available on our facebook page.

Thanks Kristian!

This photo was inspired by an Poster Ad Samsung put up comparing their SGIII phone to the iPhone5..

Nokia tweeted a response to the Ad saying...

Nokia is slowly becoming the King of "Snappy comebacks" lol

http://www.nok4us.com/2012/09/specs-sheet-lumia-920-vs-apple-iphone5.html

Samsung Debunks Galaxy S IV Rumor

Samsung took to their Twitter account to quash the Galaxy S IV rumor from yesterday. Samsung tweeted that the report claiming Galaxy S IV unveiling at MWC is untrue. The report by Korea Times stated Samsung will announce the Galaxy S IV at Mobile World Congress and will sell the phone from March.

The site also claimed Galaxy S IV to have a 5-inch display, LTE and a quad-core Exynos processor.

source

Samsung Electronics

[Please note that some media reported speculation that the Galaxy S Ⅲ subsequent models will be released "in a simple rumor is not true. Fixed'm not doing anything, why spread these rumors? ㅜ ㅜ

The new flagship of Samsung Galaxy S IV will present at MWC 2013

The network has already begun to appear rumors of a new flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S IV, although its predecessor Samsung Galaxy S III appeared about four months ago. However, the new product will not very soon: the announcement is scheduled for Mobile World Congress in February next year, which will take place in Barcelona, and placing on the market - in March. This information is provided to the publication Korea Times citing officials from Samsung Electronics and a company source South Korean giant partner to supply components. It is also reported that the Samsung Galaxy S IV will receive a 5-inch touchscreen OLED-display, quad-core Samsung Exynos, support for LTE mobile networks and, of course, the operating system Android. According to the source, the Samsung yet decide on whether to use a flexible display in the new model.

Samsung Galaxy Note II (SGH-T889) coming to T-Mobile in US + OTA updates ONLINE

Our sources have just confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be coming to T-Mobile in the US.
We all know that the original Samsung Galaxy Note was going to come on T-Mobile but at the last moment got cancelled. This is not the case this time. The Samsung Galaxy Note II will be coming to all major US carriers including T-Mobile this time. T-Mobile Variant of the Galaxy Note II will be known as SGH-T889.
Our sources report that the device will be having the same specifications as the international variant and will be running on T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. The device will come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean pre-installed.
Samsung is currently working really hard testing Jelly Bean for the T-Mobile variant. Samsung compiles test builds every 4/5 days and distributes them to their device testers via OTA update.
Samsung is currently testing T889UVALIC Firmware which was compiled on 15th of September. We already have all the Android 4.1 TEST OTA updates for the device in our firmware section. So, If you happen to be a Samsung’s/T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note II SGH-T889 device  tester and didn’t got the update yet then check out our Galaxy Note II SGH-T889 (T-Mobile) firmware page and download the latest TEST OTA update.

http://www.sammobile.com

Samsung attacks iPhone 5 in new ad

Oh, you knew this was going to happen. Samsung is not taking the release of the iPhone 5 lying down. A new ad declares Apple's phone isn't genius.

I don't think they've kissed and made up yet.
I don't even think they're talking.
When one party embarrasses another so badly -- and in public -- you don't expect the hurt one to just take it, do you?
And so Samsung is greeting the arrival of the iPhone 5 with an ad that will run tomorrow in certain national and local newspapers (how modern). It is not a flattering ad. It suggests that the iPhone 5 isn't even good enough to be, well, a copy of the Galaxy S3.
Clearly, it's been hastily put together, but its headline -- "It doesn't take a genius" -- rather prepares you for what follows.
Yes, it's a list of all the fine, rational reasons why the Galaxy S3 is vintage port compared to the iPhone 5's wine-in-a-box.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57513628-71/samsung-attacks-iphone-5-in-new-ad/

Samsung Developing 13MP Camera Sensors for Mobile Devices

Samsung is currently developing a 13 megapixel camera sensor for mobile phones and tablets, suggests Samsung’s website. Identified as S5K3L2, the sensor is currently development and will support a maximum resolution of 4208×3120 and back-side illumination for improved low light pictures.

As for its 12 megapixel sensor (S5K3L1) that was announced last year, it is now under mass production.

source

S5K3L2

General Description

CMOS image sensors (CIS) convert light falling upon them into an equivalent electrical signal. They are thus one of the most important components of any digital imaging device such as a digital still/video camera and determine the quality of the images/videos captured by the camera. Apart from digital cameras almost all mobile computing and communication devices in use today such as smartphones and tablet computers are equipped with the ability to take photos and shoot videos. CIS devices are extensively used in today-acute;s mobile applications.

A CIS device is designed as an integrated circuit containing a number of light-sensitive pixels. The self-contained unit also contains circuitry that scans each pixel at fixed intervals providing an electrical pattern of the image falling on the pixels. CIS devices are widely used in several applications such as mobile handsets webcams and digital cameras among others. Furthermore they are available across a wide range of resolutions with excellent spectral and chromatic responses. CIS devices are also used in several other segments such as security and automotive. Samsung has an extensive line-up of CIS devices to fit any application in any industry segment. Worldwide Samsung CIS devices are preferred by designers and system integrators for applications such as mobile handsets digital still/video cameras surveillance cameras and automotive cameras (such as reverse guidance systems for automobiles) among others. Fabricated with the most advanced technologies Samsung CIS devices are capable of capturing images and videos at the highest frame rates while maintaining the contrast for the images. Samsung CIS devices consume the lowest power in their class making them the number one choice for deployment on battery powered mobile devices.
Specifications

Production Status Under Development
Product Type Sensor Only
Application Mobile phone, Tablet
Resolution 4208x3120
Pixel Size(um) 1.12
Pixel Type BSI
Optical Format(inch) 1/3
Frame Rate(fps) 30
Package Wafer, Die

Easily Affordable Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE from Sprint Available Beginning Sept. 16

Available on Sunday, Sept. 16, from Sprint, the affordably priced Samsung Galaxy Victory™ 4G LTE costs just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement, after a $50 mail-in rebate, at Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web Sales.

Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. and the No. 1 smartphone provider worldwide1, Galaxy Victory is powered by Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4-inch touchscreen display and access to the Sprint 4G LTE network. This allows the smartphone to effortlessly switch between applications and enables a rich web browsing experience with true multitasking.

Additional features on Galaxy Victory include:


5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and video capture, ideal for documenting important moments as they happen

1.3-megapixel front-facing camera that can be used for video chat

Sprint ID, offering an innovative way to personalize Android smartphones with apps, widgets, wallpapers, ringtones and more and ID packs deliver a complete mobile experience – based on consumers’, students’ or businesses’ interests or favorite brands

Google Wallet™, turning the smartphone into a wallet using Near Field Communication (NFC) to make safe purchases at more than 100,000 participating retailers


Search on Galaxy Victory is fast and simple with S Voice™, the advanced natural language user interface that enables search and basic device-user communication. It can be used to turn the volume up or down on the music player, answer or reject incoming calls, shut off or choose to snooze the alarm clock or take a picture by saying “smile” or “cheese.”

Galaxy Victory also makes it fast and easy to share pictures, videos and presentations between devices or with friends and groups of people.


S Beam expands on Android Beam™ to enhance device-to-device sharing through NFC technology by adding the ability to share photos, videos, documents and other DRM-free content to Android Beam. This allows a 1GB file to be shared within minutes and a 10MB file within seconds by simply touching another S Beam enabled phone.

AllShare® Play allows users to wirelessly connect Galaxy Victory to their PC, tablet or television to immediately share files, stream music, user-generated videos, photos and other DRM-free content to AllShare-enabled devices using Wi-Fi®. It also allows the user to remotely access files on up to six Samsung devices.

AllShare Group Cast lets the user share a presentation or photo album in real time with multiple friends on the same Wi-Fi network.

Samsung Donates 2012 Footballs to Kids Company to Celebrate the Completion of '2012 Goals For Kids' Event

Samsung announced that it had donated 2012 footballs to children across the UK as part of its ongoing partnership with Kids Company, a London based charity that does an outstanding job in providing essential practical, emotional and educational support to inner-city children.

The donation of the footballs was made possible by the efforts of 2012 aspiring participants, who used their soccer skills to score a bag load of goals on Samsung’s new augmented reality football game in the ‘Samsung: Take Part 2012’ mobile app. ‘Samsung: Take Part 2012’, a mobile app designed for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, allows users to play various 3D sport games as well as providing a variety of London 2012 content, such as virtual tours of the official venues and latest news about the events.

Through the ‘Samsung: Take Part 2012’ app, players were challenged to participate in the aptly named ‘2012 Goals For Kids’ event by scoring as many goals as they could in a football penalty kick competition.

Samsung promised to donate brand new footballs to Kids Company once 2012 goals are made on the AR game, one point counted when a player scores a hat-trick of penalties. By the end of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, 2012 hat tricks had been scored, resulting in Samsung donating 2012 footballs to Kids Company.

Samsung also invited London 2012 Paralympic Games athletes Jon Pollock and Sally Brown from ‘Team Samsung’ and 4 children from the Kids Company to the Samsung Mobile PIN to celebrate the successful campaign.

An Official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, Samsung has been supporting London 2012 with various on-site activities. One of its key on-site venues is Samsung Mobile PIN, a premium pop-up store to experience and purchase Samsung mobile devices. Visitors were able to participate in the ‘2012 Goals for Kids’ event by playing the AR game on the mobile phones on display at Samsung Mobile PINs over the last 11 days at the Olympic Park and Westfield.

“Kids Company very much appreciates Samsung’s donation, and we are looking forward to using it as a gift of inspiration to many of our football-loving children. We will continue to work with Samsung to maintain a close partnership,” said Camila Batmanghelidjh, the founder and CEO of Kids Company.

“We are honored to be supporting both Kids Company and the Olympic and Paralympic Games, global events that inspire people of all abilities,” said Younghee Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing at Samsung Mobile. “We are committed to creating smart mobile devices that can be easily adapted to meet everyone’s needs, and see this globally celebrated event as the perfect platform to share our products with all audiences.”

Notes to editors

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.


About Samsung’s Involvement in the Olympic Games
Samsung began its Olympic Games involvement as a local sponsor of the Seoul 1988 Olympic Games. Beginning with the Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games, the company extended its commitment to the Olympic Movement as the Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Wireless Communications Equipment category, providing its proprietary wireless communications program, called Wireless Olympic Works (WOW), and mobile phones. These innovative mobile phone technologies provide the Olympic Family with real-time information and communications services. Samsung is also a Presenting Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay and hosts various digital marketing campaigns to share the excitement of the Olympic Games with people around the world and enable everyone to participate in the Games through its smart mobile technology. Samsung’s commitment as a Worldwide Olympic Partner continues through to Rio 2016.

About Samsung’s Involvement in the Paralympic Games
Samsung is a Worldwide Partner of the IPC in the category 'Mobile Telecommunications'. The partnership was launched on the eve of the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games, which Samsung supported as an Official Games Partner for the first time ever. For the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Samsung this year launched the ‘SPORT DOESN’T CARE WHO YOU ARE’ film, featuring some of the world’s leading London 2012 Paralympians. This viral film  was designed to challenge viewers to rethink their attitudes towards Paralympics athletes. Samsung also donated 50 of the 100 GALAXY Notes featured in the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games to 50 Paralympic athlete bloggers, who used them to blog about their London 2012 experience through the ‘Samsung Paralympic Blogger Program.’

About Samsung’s Partnership with the Kids Company
Samsung became a technical partner of the Kids Company on 23rd August 2012, and the partnership will run until 23rd August 2014. As part of the partnership Samsung UK will supply product and expertise to the Kids Company and will help set up and manage a Samsung Digital Studio.

Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE - inexpensive and functional smartphone

North American mobile operator Sprint has announced another Android smartphone model at an affordable price with the advanced features and support for LTE networks - Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, equipped with a new dual-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 processor and running the operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

In addition, the new product has a 4-inch WVGA display, 5 megapixel camera with an LED backlight, support payment service Google Wallet, using wireless technology NFC, voice control function S Voice, as well as the S Beam, AllShare Play and AllShare Group Cast.

This unit will go on sale September 16 at a price of $ 99.99, subject to a two-year subscriber agreement carrier.

Other features of Galaxy Victory 4G LTE:

Support communications standards: 4G LTE, 3G 1700/2100 MHz, CDMA, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 121.9 X63, 5x12, 7 mm
Weight: 138.9 g
Processor: 1.2 GHz, dual-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 (MSM8960)
Platform: Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Display: 4-inch, VWGA (480x800 pixels)
Main Camera: 5 MP with autofocus and LED backlight
Front camera: 1.3 MP
Memory: 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB internal, microSD slot for memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth v4.0, DLNA, NFC, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery: Li-Ion, 2100 mA / h

Powerful Yet Affordable 4G LTE Android Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE from Sprint, Available Beginning Sept. 16

Sprint (NYSE:S), the only national carrier with Truly Unlimited℠ 4G LTE data, text and calling to any mobile, will offer the feature-packed Samsung Galaxy Victory™ 4G LTE at a price that makes it an easy choice for customers who are ready to step up to their first Android™-powered smartphone. At less than $100, Galaxy Victory gives Sprint customers the benefit of Sprint 4G LTE at a very accessible price.

Galaxy Victory will be available beginning on Sunday, Sept. 16, for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement, after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card1 (excludes taxes and surcharges), at Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web Sales (www.sprint.com).

Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. and the No. 1 smartphone provider worldwide2, Galaxy Victory is powered by Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4-inch touchscreen display and access to the Sprint 4G LTE network. This allows the smartphone to effortlessly switch between applications and enables a rich web browsing experience with true multitasking.

"Price is often a barrier for customers who are ready to transition from a feature phone to a smartphone; Samsung Galaxy Victory brings Sprint 4G LTE to the mass market with the high-end features and capabilities of a premium Android smartphone," said David Owens, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. "Priced under $100 and paired with Truly Unlimited data from Sprint, our customers will appreciate the functionality of this device without worrying about costly monthly rate plans or surprises on their wireless bill."

Galaxy Victory customers enjoy a Truly Unlimited experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint's Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $20 per month versus Verizon's comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB web (excludes taxes and surcharges). Customers value Truly Unlimited data, because it's simple and straightforward – no metering, no throttling and no overages, all while on the Sprint network.

Fully Loaded with Features
As a Sprint ID smartphone, Galaxy Victory provides the ability to cut through the clutter of the more than 600,000 additional apps in Google Play™. Sprint ID offers an innovative way to personalize Android smartphones with apps, widgets, wallpapers, ringtones and more and ID packs deliver a complete mobile experience – based on consumers', students' or businesses' interests or favorite brands. Customers can download and switch among five self-selected ID packs tailored to an individual's lifestyle and interests with a few simple clicks.

Additional features on Galaxy Victory include:
5-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and video capture, ideal for documenting important moments as they happen
1.3-megapixel front-facing camera that can be used for video chat
Google Wallet™, turning the smartphone into a wallet using Near Field Communication (NFC) to make safe purchases at more than 100,000 participating retailers

The search function on Galaxy Victory is fast and simple with S Voice™, an advanced natural language user interface that enables search and basic device-user communication. It can be used to turn the volume up or down on the music player, answer or reject incoming calls, shut off or choose to snooze the alarm clock or take a picture by saying "smile" or "cheese."

Galaxy Victory also makes it fast and easy to share pictures, videos and presentations between devices or with friends and groups of people:
S Beam expands on Android Beam™ to enhance device-to-device sharing through NFC technology by adding the ability to share photos, videos, documents and other DRM-free content to Android Beam. This allows a 1GB file to be shared within minutes and a 10MB file within seconds by simply touching another S Beam enabled phone.
AllShare® Play allows users to wirelessly connect Galaxy Victory to their PC, tablet or television to immediately share files, stream music, user-generated videos, photos and other DRM-free content to AllShare-enabled devices using Wi-Fi®. It also allows the user to remotely access files on up to six Samsung devices.
AllShare Group Cast lets the user share a presentation or photo album in real time with multiple friends on the same Wi-Fi network.

Continuing its aggressive momentum in delivering an all new 3G and 4G LTE network experience for customers, Sprint announced on Monday that 4G LTE construction has begun in more than 100 more cities within its existing nationwide 3G footprint. Major metropolitan areas in which Sprint 4G LTE is expected to be available in the coming months include Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Indianapolis; Los Angeles; Memphis, Tenn.; Miami; Nashville, Tenn.; New Orleans; New York; Philadelphia; and Washington, D.C.

During the pre-launch phase, customers with 4G LTE devices may begin to see 4G LTE coverage in these areas and are welcome to use the network even before it officially launches. Sprint plans to announce commercial availability of 4G LTE in these cities in the coming months, at which point we expect coverage, performance and reliability to get even better. The markets will fill in until coverage largely matches the existing nationwide 3G footprint.

Sprint 4G LTE is now available in 19 cities, including Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio. Sprint's Network Vision project also includes significant improvement in customers' 3G network experience, including expanded coverage, improved network reliability, better voice quality, and faster 3G data speeds. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint's 4G LTE rollout, visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE.