Samsung annuncia il Galaxy Core: un nuovo dual-core che è anche dual SIM

Lo avevamo intravisto una decina di giorni fa e da pochi minuti Samsung l'ha reso ufficiale: parliamo ovviamente del Galaxy Core, uno smartphone che sembra mutuato da un top di gamma di due anni fa, con in più l'aggiunta (opzionale) di un secondo slot per una seconda SIM card.

• Display: 4,3 pollici TFT WVGA (480 x 800)
• CPU: 1,2 GHz dual-core
• RAM: 1 GB
• Memoria interna: 8 GB espandibile
• Fotocamera posteriore: 5 megapixel
• Fotocamera anteriore: VGA
• Batteria: 1.800 mAh
• Dimensioni: 129,3 x 67,6 x 8,95 mm
• Peso: 124 grammi
• OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Ovviamente personalizzata l'esperienza utente, grazie a funzioni aggiuntive quali Smart Stay, Smart Alert, Motion UI, S Voice, e Voice Unlock. Lo smartphone sarà disponibile da maggio in versione dual SIM, mentre da luglio con quella a singola SIM, a seconda del mercato. Dopo lo stacco trovate una galleria d'immagini e il comunicato stampa ufficiale.

SEOUL, Korea - May 06, 2013 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Core, a smartphone designed to offer users dual core processing power for multitasking, Dual SIM technology for easy transition between work and play, and a wealth of innovative smart features.

The GALAXY Core is a device that can operate seamlessly and effectively in all aspects of life.

The GALAXY Core is the perfect device for the user looking for optimal balance of portability and power. Equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual core processor, the GALAXY Core performs data intensive tasks with speed and ease. The processing power is supported by 8GB of Internal memory and 1GB of RAM so that users can play feature-rich games, multitask and consume limitless media. All of these activities are aided by a beautiful 4.3 inch display, and a long-lasting 1,800mAh battery for extended usage. The device also comes equipped with a 5-megapixel camera, offering flawless and beautiful photos. These features are also supported with the GALAXY Core’s Dual SIM technology, enabling users to access both SIM cards simultaneously.

Offering innovative mobile solutions to enhance the user experience, the GALAXY Core’s smart features provide advanced tools that continue to set the GALAXY series apart.

Utilizing human interactions including voice, movement, and optical commands, the GALAXY Core has a wide array of smart features that include:

• ‘Smart Stay’: Recognizes when a user is looking at the phone, and saves battery life when a user looks away by

                           dimming the screen and powering down using advanced facial recognition

• ‘Smart Alert’: Alerts the user to missed calls and messages when the device is picked up

• ‘Motion UI’: Activates common functions such as refresh or mute with simple motion commands

• ‘S Voice’: Provides voice command functionality

The GALAXY Core will be available in two different versions – Single SIM from July or Dual SIM from May, depending on the market.