AT&T to launch Samsung Infuse 4G on May 15th

Samsung Infuse 4G

AT&T first unveiled the Samsung Infuse 4G at CES 2011. Today, it announced that it will be available as of May 15th. Not only does it feature the largest display in AT&T’s smartphone catalog, i is also the thinnest at 8.99 millimeters at its thinnest point but also its first to support HSDPA CAT 14 (21.1Mbps) and HSUPA CAT 6 (5.76Mbps).

“When you combine the powerful 1.2 GHz application processor with AT&T’s advanced 4G network, this device will truly be the fastest smartphone Samsung has ever created with AT&T,” said Omar Khan, chief technology officer & chief product officer for Samsung Mobile. “The Infuse 4G is our latest example of Samsung’s global leadership in Android platform smartphones. With every Android smartphone that we launch, we’re bringing something new and exciting to the market.”

Samsung Infuse 4G specifications:

  • Processor: 1.2GHz
  • Operating system: Google Android 2.2 with Samsung TouchWiz UI
  • Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSPA+
  • Other connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • Display: 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus
  • Input: Touchscreen
  • Storage: microSD cards up to 32GB (2GB card included)
  • Rear-facing camera: 8MP with 720p HD video capture
  • Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
  • Dimensions / weight: 8.9 to 9.24 millimeter thick
  • Other: Pre-loaded version of Angry Birds with exclusive hidden level

AT&T will offer the Samsung Infuse 4G starting on May 15th for US$199.99 with a two-year contract. No mail-in rebate will be required.

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