A few weeks ago they started talking about the new Samsung Galaxy Music, a possible low-end device that they could have been preparing, especially aimed at those users looking for a smartphone with good audio quality. This morning, officially presented the device, with all its features confirmed. Two versions of the same smartphone will be released, the Samsung Galaxy Music A Dual SIM edition will also arrive, with the possibility to put two SIM cards.
It is confirmed that its screen is very modest, three inches, with a QVGA resolution; you can check your specs. Although, yes, the most notable thing is its stereo front speaker, which allows for audio playback in much higher quality than any conventional device. The design is the one we've already seen, and which we show you just below this paragraph.
It will be available in three different colors: blue, silver, and yellow. Its operating system will be Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and this will face the interface TouchWiz Nature. No details are mentioned about its internal technical specifications, such as RAM and processor. However, considering the rest of the smartphone, the most logical thing is to think that it will have a single-core processor, between 800 and 900 MHz, and that it will be accompanied by 512 MB of RAM. The amount of audio formats with which it is compatible, including OGG and FLAC, in addition to the FM antenna and other sound reproduction improvements, a focus on the audio quality.
We don't know when the Samsung Galaxy Music to the market, although it has been confirmed that it will be available in two versions. A normal edition, and another dual SIM; which will allow us to use the device with two different operators, and combining several rates. However, this latest edition seems to be aimed at emerging markets, typical of developing countries, where this type of smartphone is commonly used, perhaps because it is common for some people to leave the country and have to use a card from a foreign operator, without losing the ability to continue using their number.
Extended technical sheet of the Samsung Galaxy Music
For those looking for more specific data, Galaxy Music relies on a panel 3 inch TFT LCD with resolution 240 x 320 and an approximate density of 133 dpi in 4:3 format, showing up to 262 thousand colors. It does not have specific protection against scratches, so it is advisable to use case and protector.
Inside it mounts the chipset Broadcom BCM21654 with CPU ARM Cortex-A9 monocore at 850 MHz and GPU VideoCore IVTogether with 512 MB of RAM. Storage is 4 GB (with about 2 GB usable for the user), expandable by microSD up to 32GB, ideal for carrying local music libraries without depending on the network.
The musical point comes reinforced with front stereo speakers, technologies SoundAlive y SRS, plus dedicated button to open the player. Supports files MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, OGG and FLAC, and adds FM radio with RDS. In video plays MP4 and H.263, with extended support for 3GPP, MPEG-4, WebM and even MKV in certain apps.
The photographic section includes a rear camera of approximately 3.1–3.15 MP, without flash and without autofocus, with touch focus, smile detection and stabilization ICE. Record video to 25 fps, with profiles ranging from QVGA (320 x 240) to WVGA(800x480) Depending on firmware and region. No front-facing camera.
Connectivity includes WiFi b / g / n WiFi Direct and hotspot, DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP, MicroUSB 2.0 and connector 3,5 mm jack. For integrated navigation GPS A-GPS and support GLONASS. On mobile networks it offers 2G quad-band y 3G (UMTS 900/2100) with speeds up to HSDPA 7,2 Mbps y HSUPA 5,76 Mbps. The standard variant uses Mini SIM and there is a version Dual SIM (Duos).
The battery is 1.300 mAh, removable, sufficient for your hardware: reference figures put it up to 15 hours conversation time in 2G and 6 hours in 3G, with waiting times exceeding 370–570 hours, variables according to use. Among the sensors They include accelerometer, proximity and compass.
At the software level it comes with Android 4.0.4 (ICS) with TouchWiz and has an update to Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) in supported markets. Includes Google apps, editor of documentos, voice recorder and a browser with HTML5 and legacy support for content Flash at ICS. The marketed colors include blue, gray/silver and a finish orange/yellow depending on the region.
El Samsung Galaxy Music It is a compact proposal designed for those who prioritize integrated sound, dedicated controls and lossless format support, without sacrificing key features of an entry-level Android smartphone, full connectivity and the convenience of a removable battery.
