Samsung Galaxy Premier: Features, Display, Hardware, and Launch

  • 4,65-inch Super AMOLED HD display with Gorilla Glass and 316 ppi.
  • TI OMAP 4470 dual core 1,5 GHz chip, 1 GB RAM and removable 2.100 mAh battery.
  • 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video and 1,9 MP front camera; NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and LTE depending on market.
  • 8/16 GB storage expandable by microSD up to 32 GB for greater flexibility.

Samsung Galaxy Premier features and launch

I'm not sure where to locate this device anymore. A smartphone of these characteristics does not hit the current market. We talk about Samsung Galaxy Prime, a device that would be the successor of the Galaxy Nexus, the latest smartphone from the Google family currently available on the market. It's supposed to be up to par, but there are certain features that don't quite fit us. Be that as it may, it has been seen again, and its resemblance to the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2 is incredibly tall.

The photo has been filtered by @ Evleaks, who lately are that they do not stop with the images taken in flagranteWe find a device extremely similar to the equipment recently launched by the South Korean company during this period, the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2This isn't surprising, given that it's a design that has been appreciated by many users and is already setting a trend in the market.

Samsung Galaxy Premier leak

So far, what is known about this Samsung Galaxy Prime is that its internal name is GT-I9260, and that it will have a dual-core processor inside, with a clock speed of 1,5 GHz. In addition, he would be accompanied by a camera of eight megapixels, whose photos would fill a memory of 8 or 16 GB, depending on the version, expandable via the card slot microSD. In already tuned specifications, the chipset is TI OMAP 4470 with GPU PowerVR SGX544 and microSD expansion usually reaches up to 32 GB (depending on region).

It is not strange at all that it arrives with 4.1 Android Jelly Bean installed, the most recent version of the operating system at its launch. In turn, the battery is 2.100 mAh, removable, and everything common has it, like Bluetooth 4.0 y WiFi a / b / g / n. Unlike initial doubts, it also incorporates NFC for quick payments and matching.

However, we were very surprised by its screen in the first leaks, which did not fit at all on a device with these characteristics. There was talk of 4,65 inches with resolution WVGA(480x800) of the sAMOLED+ type. Finally, the commercial version mounts a panel Super AMOLED HD (1280 x 720) 316 dpi and protection Gorilla Glass, a fit that fits with its positioning. Its initial availability was around December in selected markets.

DESIGN AND FINISHING

The Galaxy Premier inherits the organic aesthetics of the S3/Note 2 with polycarbonate body and glass in front. Its dimensions are around 134,2 x 68 mm with a thickness close to 9 mm and a weight of 130 g, achieving a good balance between grip and screen.

Samsung Galaxy Premier design details

Screen and multimedia

The screen Super AMOLED HD 4,65-inch display offers deep blacks and vivid colors, with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Play video 1080p and is compatible with formats such as MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV and WMV. In audio it supports MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC, with integrated speaker and connector jack 3,5 mm.

Performance and battery

With the OMAP 4470 dual-core at 1,5 GHz and 1 GB of LPDDR2 RAM, moves smoothly in interface, apps and moderate multitasking. It has 8 / 16 GB eMMC and expansion microSD up to 32 GB. The battery 2.100 mAh (removable) provides competitive autonomy and supports charging by MicroUSB 2.0.

Cameras and connectivity

The rear camera is 8 SM autofocus, LED flash, geotagging, face detection and video Full HD 1080p to 30 fps. The front reaches 1,9 / 2 MP with HD video. On networks, it offers HSPA+ (21/5,76 Mbps) y LTE according to markets, in addition to WiFi a/b/g/n dual band, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, DLNA, GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS, NFC and radio FM RDS.

Software and features

Arrives with 4.1.1 Android Jelly Bean and cape TouchWiz Nature UX, Google suite (Gmail, Maps, YouTube), editor of documentos, Swype y active noise cancellation with dedicated microphone.

Availability and indicative price

Designed for specific markets such as Eastern Europe and Asia, his arrival was around December with an exchange rate close to 600 Euros (variable by region). In some countries a local variant was marketed as Galaxy POP, with a similar approach and connectivity 4G.

El Samsung Galaxy Prime It is outlined as a balance between S3 type design, HD display, hardware OMAP 4470, camera of 8 SM and full connectivity with NFC, offering a solid proposition for those looking for a 4,65-inch format with a removable battery and microSD.


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