Samsung unveils Galaxy Core 2 at Rs 11,900

Samsung Electronics has launched Samsung Galaxy CORE 2, a successor to Galaxy Core, which is priced at Rs 11,900.

Equipped with a 4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) LCD capacitive touch screen display,  it is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung TouchWiz Essence UI.

It has a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.

The camera has eight innovative modes which give more options and flexibility to capture favorite moments, a statement said.

The device features dual SIM support, has 3G HSPA+ connectivity, 768MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage with expansion slot and 2000 mAh battery. It is available in black and white colors.

Asim Warsi, vice president, marketing, mobile and IT at Samsung India, said “With the launch of Galaxy Core 2, Samsung Electronics has reinforced its commitment to offer latest technology to its customers at an affordable price. With Galaxy Core 2, we offer powerful performance, intelligent features, and refined designs for an exceptional smartphone experience. The Galaxy Core 2 is the perfect device for users who want an optimal mix of style, portability and power. We are confident that the Core 2 will help us augment our existing market share in the Rs 10,000-15,000 price range.”

The company is likely to launch Samsung Galaxy Alpha with a metal exterior on August 13 and it will be Samsung’s first full-metal smartphone to take on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6.