We’re sure after reading our extensive hands-on of the Samsung Galaxy Mega, you Galaxy Note fans who are looking for an even larger phablet have been anticipating to hear more about the device. The FCC has finally given us some inside information in regards to the Galaxy Mega, and you’ll be surprised to hear what they have uncovered.
The Samsung Galaxy Mega is expected to be released in two separate variants: the GT-I9200 and the GT-I9205. The GT-I9200 will come with HSPA+, which is supported by U.S. wireless carrier AT&T, while the GT-I9205 will come with LTE. The GT-I9200 supporting HSPA+ doesn’t necessarily mean you should expect it to be headed to AT&T when it’s announced in the U.S., but if you’re considering importing the Galaxy Mega, then you’ll have an easier time doing so if you’re an AT&T subscriber. (more…)
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Samsung, a company that has for the longest time churned out their fair share of consumer electronics for the world in addition to hot selling smartphones, are back this time around with a couple of sizes under the same name – the Samsung Galaxy Mega. They sure as heck were not kidding with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Mega. This particular smartphone is said to come with the portability and convenience of a smartphone, in addition to having the power, multitasking capabilities and extensive viewing experience of a tablet. Yes sir, we are referring to the proverbial “best of both worlds” here, where you will be able to choose from 5.8” and 6.3” displays.
Regardless of which screen size you decided to settle on its High Definition LCD display will obviously boast of landscape mode support, which delivers an exceptional widescreen view for a wide range of applications that range from web browsing to video, and SNS. Despite the rather large footprint, you can be sure that the Samsung Galaxy Mega is not going to be heavy on your pockets, since it is touted to be incredibly light and thin, delivering extreme portability and easy, convenient mobile phone use.
There is the ‘Group Play’ mode that enables easy content sharing for up to 8 different devices on the same Wi-Fi network, while ‘Samsung WatchON’ is capable of transforming it into an IR remote controller, letting you enjoy a richer TV experience. ‘Samsung Link’ itself makes life a cinch, as you easily stream photos, videos, notes, or music to your TV, tablet or computer. The presence of ‘S Translator’ delivers instant translation, whether it relies on text or voice translation on different applications including email, and ChatON.
Expect the Galaxy Mega to offer a range of applications such as email, messages, ‘MyFiles,’ ‘S Memo,’ and ‘S Planner’, among others, where it will also sport an 8-megapixel camera at the back and a 1.9-megapixel shooter in front, coupled with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean as the operating system of choice and a dual core processor. No word on pricing, but the Samsung Galaxy Mega will be available worldwide from next month onwards.
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We knew Samsung was planning more devices, but we didn’t expect the arrival of two Galaxy Mega smartphones at the same time. Both are apparently headed to Europe some time next month, continuing to prove that Samsung are willing to test out any screen-size. The 6.3-inch model has an ‘HD display’ (we’re chasing the precise resolution, though it’s likely 720p) alongside a dual-core 1.7GHz processor, Android 4.2 and an 8-megapixel camera. Software features like Air View, Multi Windows, Pop-up Play will make sure you have plenty to do on that giant screen. The Galaxy Mega arrives somewhere between Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy Note II, although we’re hoping it’ll be priced slightly more humbly than either neighbor. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 houses LTE and HSPA radios, while you’ll get GPS and GLONASS to aid any location-based antics. There’s a 3,200mAh battery and internal storage that can be expanded by microSD up to 64GB, with 8 or 16 gigs (there’s two models) built-in to begin with.
The HSPA-only Galaxy Mega 5.8 reduces the size — and pretty much all the other specs. The resolution drops down to qHD (960 x 540), while it packs a lesser 1.4GHz dual-core processor. It has the same 8-megapixel camera, while the smaller, er, Mega, will arrive in only one size — an 8GB model. No word on pricing for either yet, but the Ubergizmo team has already got the chance to handle the Korean manufacturer’s 6.3-inch goliath. Take a look at their first impressions at the More Coverage link.
Update: Samsung has confirmed to us that the resolution on the 6.3-inch model is in fact 1280 x 720.
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Samsung has been rumored to be working on a Galaxy Mega phone, and today, we’re hearing about the mysterious device’s rumored specifications. Specifically, we’re hearing about the rumored Galaxy Mega 6.3, which is rumored to be equipped with a 6.3-inch PLS HD display, dual-core 1.7GHz processor, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. It should also have 1.5GB of RAM, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, A-GPS and a 3200 mAh batter.
The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is also rumored to share the same thickness as the Galaxy S4, will run either Android 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 and will use Samsung’s Nature UX interface. Two versions will be made available: one with LTE and one without. As for color selection, the Galaxy Mega 6.3 will come in two colors: black and white. The black version will be available for sale around the middle of May, which means we should be hearing more about this mysterious device in the coming weeks.
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