Samsung expands the Galaxy family with 4 new smartphones: Ice, Fit, Gio and mini
Today, via a press release Samsung announced four new Android smartphones from the Galaxy family. All of these smartphones come with Android 2.2 Froyo preinstalated and TFT-LCD capacitive touchscreen.
Most probably these smartphones comes after the success of Samsung Galaxy S I9000 which was sold in more than 10 million units.
The most well equipped in terms of specifications is the Samsung Galaxy Ace that features a 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution, 800 MHz processor, 5 megapixels camera with autofocus and LED flash, TouchWiz UI, Bluetooth v2.1, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n and 150 MB internal storage expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
Other specs of Galaxy Ice include:
– HSDPA 7.2 Mbps 900/2100
– EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
– 3.5 mm audio jack
– GPS with A-GPS
– accelerometer, digital compass and proximity sensors
– dimensions: 112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm
– battery: 1350 mAh
The second from our list is the Samsung Galaxy Fit. It has a 3.31 inch capacitive touchscreen with 240 x 320 pixels resolution, 600 MHz processor with 3D accelerator, 5 megapixels camera, TouchWiz UI, Swype integration, Bluetooth v2.1, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n and 160 MB internal storage with 2 GB included, expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card.
Other specification of Samsung Galaxy Fit include:
– HSDPA 7.2 Mbps 900/2100
– EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
– 3.5 mm audio jack
– GPS with A-GPS
– document viewer
– accelerometer, digital compass and proximity sensors
– dimensions: 110.2 x 61.2 x 12.6 mm
– battery: 1350 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Gio is another Android 2.2 Froyo and features a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen with 320 x 480 pixels resolution, 800 MHz processor, 3 megapixels camera capable to record videos at QVGA resolution with 15 fps, TouchWiz UI, Swype integration, Bluetooth v2.1, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n and 158 MB internal storage, 2 GB included, 32 GB supported.
Other specs of Samsung Galaxy Gio:
– HSDPA 7.2 Mbps 900/2100
– EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
– 3.5 mm audio jack
– GPS with A-GPS
– document viwer/ editor
– dimensions: 110.5 x 57.5 x 12.15 mm
– battery: 1350 mAh
The last smartphone mentioned in the press release is Samsung Galaxy mini who features a 3.14 inch capacitive touchscreen with 250 x 320 pixels resolution, 600 MHz processor, 3 megapixels camera, TouchWiz UI and Swype integration, Bluetooth v2.1, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi b/g/n, accelerometer, digital compass and proximity sensors. Also it has a 160 MB internal storage, 2 GB included, expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
Other specs of Samsung Galaxy mini:
– HSDPA 7.2 Mbps 900/2100
– EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
– 3.5 mm audio jack
– GPS with A-GPS
– document viewer
– dimensions: 110.4 x 60.6 x 12.1 mm
– battery: 1200 mAh
JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business, said, “In creating the Samsung GALAXY smartphone line-up, we wanted to expand on the things that made the Samsung GALAXY S such a runaway success whilst diversifying our product range. Each device delivers something different, with the idea that each user is an individual and wants their mobile experience to be easy and fun. With these four Samsung GALAXY smartphones we help them share the joy they have in their lives and bring their experiences to their friends and family.”
The Samsung GALAXY family will be showcased at the Mobile World Congress from February 14th to 17th in Barcelona.