If you remember there was an era of smartphones in the market dominated by Apple and balckberry and some Windows phones.
Later on the smartphone market shares captured by Android because of it's features, beauty and the price for its devices and then Balckberry and Windows were just vanished from the market.
Again after several years of Android dominated market, now we had introduced in this blog of SailFish OS, Firefox OS, Ubuntu touch and TIZEN OS.
You might know that Samsung is currently the smartphone market leader and the TIZEN OS was launched by Samsung in association with intel and Linux foundation.
Now it's a new beginning of a new smartphone OS which is being launched by Samsung through it's brand new Samsung Z phone.
Samsung quotes the new TIZEN runing smartphone Z as:
"Samsung Z offers a unique experience with advanced web performance and usability.
Built on top of unparalleled quality and the cutting-edge technology of Samsung's latest premium smartphone, the Samsung Z is optimized with a Tizen platform that offers fast and powerful software performance. Complete with a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display and a 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor, the Samsung Z makes the perfect choice for consumers who want a differentiated user experience in an efficient and light-weight smartphone."
[The all new Samsung Z]
Key Features of Samsung Z :
- TIZEN OS 2.2.1
- 4.8" HD Super AMOLED Display
- 2.3 GHz processor
- 8 MP camera
- 2GB RAM
- 2,600 mAh battery
The Tizen platform delivers a fast, optimal performance with improved memory management. The Tizen-based Samsung Z offers a faster startup time and immediate multi-tasking capabilities, The Samsung Z fully supports superb 2D and 3D graphic qualities, smoother scrolling and an improved rendering performance for web browsing. Users will also be able to enjoy safe and secure privacy protection using the built-in fingerprint sensor. An Ultra Power Saving Mode lets the phone stay operational even at minimal battery levels in emergencies.
Tailored For Smarter Living:
The Samsung Z features a distinctive home and application layout, for easy access to favorite features and apps. Using Dynamic Box and Color Theme settings, users can tailor their device to what suits them best. The external design of the Samsung Z also offers a completely new look. The device features a slim, angular design with sophisticated lines, providing a differentiated look and feel while maintaining Samsung’s overall design identity. The Samsung Z will be available in two refined colors: Black and Gold. The Samsung Z will be available in Q3 in Russia and is planned to expand to other markets. Users will be offered to access additional applications through the Tizen Store at the launch of the Samsung Z. In order to celebrate the launch the world’s first Tizen smartphone and to encourage more developers to join, the Tizen Store will provide a special promotional program to all developers for one year. Furthermore, Samsung plans to host a Tizen local app challenges in Russia and CIS countries to enrich the Tizen eco-system at the launch of the device.
Samsung Z Product Specifications:
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Network |
LTE Cat.4 (150/50Mbps) |
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Display |
4.8" HD Super AMOLED (1280 x 720) |
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Processor |
2.3GHz Quad core application processor |
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OS |
Tizen 2.2.1 |
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Camera |
8MP(rear), 2.1MP (front) |
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Camera features |
Mini mode, Quick Shot, Best Photo, Drama, Panorama, Dual Camera |
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Video support |
Video Codec : H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7, WMV8 Video Format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV |
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Audio support |
Audio Codec : MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC Audio Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
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Value-Added features |
Ultra Power Saving Mode |
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Download Booster |
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S Health 3.0 |
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Color theme customisation |
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Fingerprint sensor |
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Connectivity |
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n HT40, MIMO(2x2) GPS / GLONAS Bluetooth® : 4.0 BLE USB: USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote |
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Hall, RGB ambient light, Fingerptint Scanner, Heart rate sensor |
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Memory |
RAM: 2GB Internal Memory: 16GB, microSD slot up to 64GB |
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Dimension |
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5mm, 136g |
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Battery |
2600mAh |
Comparison with Galaxy S5:
| Device specification | Samsung Z Specifications | Galaxy S5 Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.3 GHz Processor | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Display Size | 4.8" HD Super AMOLED | 5.1" Super AMOLED |
| Display Resolution | 1280x720 | 1080x1920 |
| Camera | 8 MP rear camera | 16 MP, 5312x2988 pixels |
| Storage | 16GB internal memory + Expandable | 16/32GB internal memory + Expandable |
| Battery | 2,600 Li-Ion | 2,800 Li-Ion |
| OS | TIZEN 2.2.1 | Android KitKat |
Wrapping-up this post by making the following conclusions:
- It will be a whole new user experience as it runs on HTML 5 based TIZEN OS.
- As compared to Samsung galaxy S5 and Google Nexus 5, it's almost closer to both of them in hardware specs. Only the price will decide whether it is more closer to S5 or Nexus 5
- Wait and watch whether it will be a competitive rival for Android or not.