Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of Samsung Z3, a Tizen-based smartphone, reaffirming Samsung’s commitment to strengthen the Tizen device portfolio and ecosystem in India. The next generation Tizen smartphone, Samsung Z3, designed and manufactured in India, has been packed with a host of services and features for first time smartphone adopters in India. Samsung Z3 promises to deliver a superior and differentiated smartphone experience, which would be Rewarding, Engaging & Efficient, while retaining the original attributes of smart, simple and fun.
Samsung Z3 comes preloaded with a new Rewarding platform My Galaxy, which would extend personalized exclusive deals and offers to consumers. Samsung’s exclusive partnership with Mix Radio, the easiest to use, most personalized and most fun music streaming service available, has also equipped Z3 with the most “Engaging” entertainment service thereby taking fun aspect on Z devices to next level.
The incorporation of new features such as Ultra Data Saving mode, which offers up to 40% mobile data savings, coupled with Ultra Power Saving mode makes Z3 easily the most efficient smartphone. These feature when combined with Z3’s efficient Tizen platform and premium design at an attractive price point makes the device a very compelling smartphone of choice for first time smartphone up-graders.
Samsung Z3 Specifications
| Z3 | |
| Network(MHz) | – WCDMA: B1(2100),B8(900) – GSM: GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900 |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Spreadtrum | SC7730SI |
| Display | 5” HD sAMOLED |
| OS | Tizen 2.4 |
| Camera | Rear : 8.0MP w/ LED Flash (F2.2), Front : 5.0MP (F2.2) |
| Camera Modes | Wide Selfie, Interval Shot, HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Beauty Face,Night, Panorama, Pro, Dream Shot, auto |
| Video | Recorder: Formats: 3GP Codec: H.264(AVC)Player: Format: MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV Codec: H.263,H.264(AVC),MPEG4 |
| Audio | Recorder: Formats: M4A,AMR Codecs: AAC,AMRPlayer: Format: MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV,WMA,AMR,AWB,FLAC Codecs:MP3,AMR-NB,AMR-WB,AAC,AAC+,eAAC+,WMA,Vorbis,FLAC,AMR-NB |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS,Glonass, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz |
| Memory | RAM: 1 GB, ROM: 8 GB, MicroSD: extendible Up to 128GB) |
| Dimension | 70 x 141.6 x 7.9mm, weight: 137g |
| PC Sync | Smart Switch(PC Version) |
| Dual SIM | Dual Micro SIM |
| Battery | 2600 mAh |
Mr. H.C Hong, President and CEO, Samsung India Electronics, said, “The launch of Samsung Z3 re-emphasizes India’s significance as a key centre for innovation and development on the Tizen operating system, with India being the first country to globally launch the Z3. We were encouraged by the huge popularity of Samsung Z1, the first Tizen OS powered smartphone that sold over one million units within six months of its launch earlier this year.”
“We take immense pride in the Tizen OS, an inspiration to the world and a creation for the future. Our focus is to bring innovation that is meaningful; which will increase smartphone penetration and further catalyse the Digital India growth,” Mr Hong said.
The Tizen OS has seen significant growth as an ecosystem. With today’s mobile phone buyers, especially first time users of smartphones, interested in a smartphone that is intuitive, customizable and convenient to use, Tizen helps deliver high levels of customization, given that it is an open source platform.
Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, IT & Mobile at Samsung India, said, “At Samsung we have always been at the forefront of innovation. It is our constant endeavor to bring new and exciting experiences for our consumers through cutting edge technology and unparalleled service. As consumers look for more relevance and personalization, it is our endeavor to give them what they want and put it together with great insight. Samsung Z3 is another step in this direction-loaded with My Galaxy, our new platform, which will not only deliver real & enduring value to consumers but also present an opportunity for the ecosystem to collaborate by leveraging consumer intelligence and technology.”
