Samsung Galaxy K Zoom available for Rs 29,999

Mumbai: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its new smartphone with a specialized camera, the Samsung Galaxy K zoom. The much awaited device offers advanced digital camera technology with Samsung’s Galaxy Smartphone experience and will available in India from 9th July, 2014. The smartphone is equipped with unique features like effortless capturing ability, real optics and a premium design, providing users the mobile solutions they need with the ability to create professional-quality visual content in a fun, easy–to-use device.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Asim Warsi, VP, Marketing, Mobile & IT at Samsung India “With the launch of Galaxy K zoom, Samsung brings consumers a unique combination of a stylish smartphone with advanced photography capabilities. Equipped with excellent image processing apps, new Galaxy K zoom enables users to swiftly capture and share their memorable moments with ease.”

Galaxy K zoom smartphone has a 12.2cm (4.8-inch) HD super AMOLED touch screen display and is equipped with Android 4.4 KitKat OS. The powerful hexacore processor of Galaxy K zoom delivers enhanced& unmatched smart phone experience in its category with 2GB of RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 64GB.

Galaxy K zoom is a camera specialised smartphone which offers an advanced technical camera system designed to offer the control and functionality of a professional camera. The Galaxy K zoom is equipped with new retracting lens technology which provides 10x optical zoom in a remarkably slim and chic body. Other notable features include the 20.7 MP BSI CMOS sensor for ultra-clear, ultra-detailed images. It excels in low light conditions and provides Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce blur caused by movement. These specifications ensure the device delivers pictures and video (Full HD) that are crisp and sharp, even when zoomed and in low light. In addition, the device’s Xenon Flash provides a brighter light than LEDs to improve the quality of the image with natural brilliance.

The new device also integrates the most advanced camera usability features and functions, including AF/AE Separation (Auto Focus/ Auto Exposure Separation) for the precise balance of light and clarity, next-generation Pro Suggest mode which offers five optimised filter settings, Selfie Alarm that allows users to take timed selfies with ease, and object tracing for a clear, focused shot of a moving subject. Each feature comes with a simple User Interface, allowing users to easily capture photos and videos with ground-breaking quality, in any situation.

The compact and highly portable Galaxy K zoom smartphone features an ergonomic grip and sleek, stylish lines that feel soft and comfortable in the hand. Additionally, the Galaxy K zoom offers all the features that consumers want in a flagship Galaxy smartphone, such as Ultra Power Saving Mode for minimizing the battery consumption, S Health Lite for personalized fitness and lifestyle coaching, and a Studio app to allow users to easily edit their pictures and videos.

The Galaxy K zoom will be available in India from 9 July 2014 at Rs 29,999 on Amazon India The new smartphone will be available in three colour options including Charcoal Black, Electric Blue and Shimmery White.

Galaxy K zoom specifications:

• Display: 12.2 cm (4.8 inch) HD Super AMOLED Display (1280 X 720)
• Processor: Hexa core: 1.3 Ghz Quad-Core + 1.7 GHz Dual-Core Processor
• RAM: 2GB
• Storage: 8 GB (up to 64GB via micro SD card)
• Main camera: 20.7MP rear, 10x optical zoom, 24-240mm, F3.1-6.3, ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• Front camera: 2MP
• Connectivity: 2G/3G, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• Operating system: Android KitKat v4.4